Space Game General All-Platform Thready Discussy Thing :)

tylertoo · 2014-09-15T10:40:33.000Z

robc04:

What did you see in it that changed your mind?

I realized there’s a lot already in the beta that I had not experienced, including buying/using different ships and loadouts, dabbling in trade, different types of combat including use of turrets and stealth mode. It takes a while to get to some of this, but its already in the game even as more is added. I’d earlier assumed there was not much in the game. I was wrong.

This is the first of the tutorial videos that opened my eyes to what’s already in SG2. It was done in May, so may not reflect latest changes/additions.

BrianRubin · 2014-09-15T10:43:49.000Z

Dude, I finally got a chance to try fighters. They are THE SHIT.

tylertoo · 2014-09-15T16:29:30.000Z

Brian Rubin:

360 Gamepad is the one I have, and it’s revolutionized the way I play a lot of games. I’d say it’s a necessity these days for many games.

I don’t own a 360 or any console (well, we have an old Wii, but that doesn’t count). Anyone have recommendations for a non-360 PC gamepad that’s not too pricey?

carltonbauheimer · 2014-09-15T16:31:31.000Z

I haven’t played that game in a minute. Sounds like I need to jump back in. I was planning on waiting until the game was “released”

Ponicus · 2014-09-15T17:56:16.000Z

I think the last piece to go in will be the actual campaign storyline. As much as I want to play now I am resisting until then.

lordkosc · 2014-09-15T18:09:40.000Z

Brian Rubin:

Dude, I finally got a chance to try fighters. They are THE SHIT.

In SPG2?

BrianRubin · 2014-09-15T18:31:57.000Z

tylertoo:

I don’t own a 360 or any console (well, we have an old Wii, but that doesn’t count). Anyone have recommendations for a non-360 PC gamepad that’s not too pricey?

I don’t either, 360 works natively with Windows. Why is this even a question?

tylertoo · 2014-09-15T19:30:06.000Z

Brian Rubin:

I don’t either, 360 works natively with Windows. Why is this even a question?

No need to be condescending. I know nothing about controllers or gamepads, and you recommended that SG2 be played with one. So I asked what, if you don’t have a 360, to buy. Why is that not a question?

lordkosc · 2014-09-15T20:09:47.000Z

Here ya go Tylertoo, cheap as I’ve ever seen it.

360 Windows gamepad @ Amazon.

tylertoo · 2014-09-15T20:40:07.000Z

Thank you. I had no idea you could buy them separately, but as I said, I’ve never had a 360.

BrianRubin · 2014-09-15T21:06:44.000Z

tylertoo:

No need to be condescending. I know nothing about controllers or gamepads, and you recommended that SG2 be played with one. So I asked what, if you don’t have a 360, to buy. Why is that not a question?

I’m sorry man, I was hangry earlier, my apologies.

In other news, the M.O.R.E. folks launched a second kickstarter. That always rubs me wrong.

MakuMaku · 2014-09-17T02:10:47.000Z

Brian, any thoughts about Habitat? Seems like a fairly new game: http://store.steampowered.com/app/299340/

It is interesting to me because it is about space and survival in a harsh environment.

BrianRubin · 2014-09-17T02:14:59.000Z

I’ve not played it, so I can’t offer any, if I’m honest. :-\

DeepT · 2014-09-23T06:16:52.000Z

The last federation is on sale on steam. Is it any good?

robc04 · 2014-09-23T07:31:43.000Z

DeepT:

The last federation is on sale on steam. Is it any good?

I didn’t like it at all, but to be fair I don’t think I put a large amount of effort into it. The combat was interesting for a little while, but it got repetitive to me very quickly.The correct weapon choice seemed obvious - like if the enemy has shields chose this weapon. The only really interesting choice was plotting the path your ship should take and using some power up type things.

DeepT · 2014-09-23T07:38:40.000Z

Not to derail my previous question, but I just watched Total Biscut’s Video on Space Base DF-9
In short, the game is being abandoned. This really sucks. That kind of game looks REALLY awesome. If I were a developer of games looking for a project to do, then please rip-off space base df-9.

Why is it that games like these keep getting started, but never quite finished?

tgb123 · 2014-09-23T08:44:18.000Z

AM I right that Starpoint Gemini 2 comes out of EA today and is now officially cooked? Has anyone tried the campaign?

scharmers · 2014-09-23T09:10:47.000Z

Nothing on the forums about SG2 coming out of EA yet.

scharmers · 2014-09-23T09:12:06.000Z

General anger and bitterness on this at http://www.quartertothree.com/game-talk/showthread.php?73791-Double-Fine-s-DF9-space-station-game-announced-available-now-on-Steam-Early-Access

Ponicus · 2014-09-23T09:58:12.000Z

Seems to be scheduled for the 26th. Too… many… games.