Did anyone see this from Stardock?

Suicide Junkie · #1 October 18th, 2006, 11:00 AM

Indeed.
The sample game story on that main page includes a point about breaking away from a critical underdog battle to deal with an enemy invasion elsewhere before returning to it and hoping things went well in your absense

Solymr · #2 October 18th, 2006, 01:28 PM

I think it's a bit too much to say that it's the "birth" of the RT4X genre, considering that, while might it not be major, it has existed for sometime (IG1/2, Homeworld 1/2, etc).

President_Elect_Shang · #3 October 18th, 2006, 02:23 PM

The screen shots look ok but nothing �new�ish. I hope they plan for more than three generic races and give it some originality; like the Eee for example. The ship set examples look good but two sets are to dark for my tastes. At least that would fit the theme. I certainly wouldn�t call it genre-defining, or most any other high powered description for that matter. Nope; I think I�ll wait for the discounted version at my local PX.

Kana · #4 October 18th, 2006, 07:42 PM

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Solymr said:
I think it's a bit too much to say that it's the "birth" of the RT4X genre, considering that, while might it not be major, it has existed for sometime (IG1/2, Homeworld 1/2, etc).

It is being made by former HW programmers....

Raapys · #5 October 18th, 2006, 07:52 PM

Uh, 2007 Aug? Seem to remember reading it was actually ready for release *now*, just lacking a publisher.

The combat is mainly what I think looks interesting too, but I've to admit it looks like they've put very much effort into the background/story etc., which is probably a good sign.

Solymr · #6 October 18th, 2006, 09:34 PM

Homeworld wasn't the birth of the RT4X genre, I remember playing Imperium Galactica 1 well before Homeworld's release, and as far as I'm aware, it's a real time 4X game.

narf poit chez BOOM · #7 October 18th, 2006, 09:44 PM

I vote Shrapnel 'Totally Cool' for posting someone elses' game on their own forums.

StarShadow · #8 October 19th, 2006, 03:22 AM

I second that.

Yimboli · #9 October 19th, 2006, 10:12 AM

one of the reasons I love this forum and keep coming back! even though malfador engrages me on occasion

Tim Brooks · #10 October 24th, 2006, 07:53 PM

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I vote Shrapnel 'Totally Cool' for posting someone elses' game on their own forums.

Way cool and thanks!

We like the Stardock folks. They are a publisher of distinction in my book. I'm looking forward to seeing how this game turns out!