6429

No. No way. Too scary. Nope.

  • EF2000 - Can’t get to run on Windows 10.
  • Red Baron 3D - I’ll give it a shot.
  • EAW - Can’t get to run on Windows 10
  • Strike Commander - Maaayybe. I’ll see if it runs.
  • Falcon 3 - Not Falcon 4/BMS?
6430

Strike commander is just dosbox.

6431

Oh man, EAW! I suh-ucked at it, but it was so cool.

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EF2000 Reloaded can run it well I think. The only tricky part is getting the files out of the 16-bit installer, but that can be done on 32-bit Windows, with Wine on linux, or using windows 3.11 on dosbox.

Those are good options too – just far more complex.

6433

Well since EF2000 is my favorite sim ever, I’ll give getting its files out of its installer a shot.

6434

They are both 3D games that support VR. That is about as similar as they get.

6435

Since you’re not the first person to request Strike Commander, I not only got it up and running, but it works with my MIDI units. I’ll be streaming it next Tuesday. ;)

Now to try and get EF2000 working…

6436

OMG YOU GUYS

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EF2000 IS WORKING AAAGHGGGGGAGAAHHHHHHHH

So I followed this post:

Copied the files over from my CD, put the downloaded setup32.exe into the Game/GFXPLUS/3DFX directory and ran setup.exe. I dunno how, but after a few minutes, the old-style install program popped up and worked. After that, it just was a matter of installing EF2000 Reloaded, and it’s off to the races! YEAH!

6437

I think I had to do the same thing to get X-Wing Alliance (disc version of course) installed on Windows 7.

6438

That is fuckin’ awesome. Good for you Brian.

6439

OH man yeah, I can believe it. Old games, man.

Right? Now time for some “light” reading.

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6440

I have those books! Remember when there were manuals for games? :)

6441

Indeed.

6442

I’m itching for a decent modern spaceflight game… most interested in something sandboxy but I don’t mind a story line if it’s not on rails. I’d prefer something first person, but third is OK as long as it’s not on a plane. Trading, exploration are great; I don’t mind combat but want something that’s not going to have me on edge 100% of the time. Single player, please.

Looking at Steam, I have the following possibilities in mind:

  • Everspace
  • Starpoint Gemini Warlords
  • Evochron Legacy
  • Between the Stars
  • Spacebourne
  • Subdivision Infinity DX
  • Hypergate

I know it’s a wide selection, but my criteria are fairly loose. I’m just looking for something pretty and engaging. Great use of sound is a major plus. Are any of these standouts above the others, or conversely garbage that I should totally avoid?

Thanks!

6443

Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is really good. It’s Privateer reborn, if you’re familiar with that game. The storyline is on rails, but you don’t have to follow it. You can just flying around the sector in first person and pickup missions and pickup cargo and make money that way, and improve your ship, buy new ships, etc. It’s really wonderful.

It’s only on Epic Game Store for a year. If you’re tied to waiting for it on Steam, it should get there August of next year.

6444

Out of that list, you should look into:

  • Evochron
  • Spacebourne
  • SPG Warlords

And yeah, also consider Rebel Galaxy Outlaw.

6445

Now all we need is a GOG release of the full DiD catalogue.

6446

Oh God yes please.

6447

Cross posting from the little indie thread, because its a space game that looks awesome. @BrianRubin have you tried it?

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