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by elorran
Mon Mar 25, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Master of Orion 2 (and Space Strategy Games Discussion)
Replies: 181
Views: 111177

Re: M.O.O. 2

I had some good fun on MOO3 using multiplayer with a friend. Some of the different design mechanics within the game were good, but only to a degree. I will concede that MOO3 doesn't hold a candle to MOO2. Its just a shame MOO2 can't be played to the galaxy scale that MOO3 could.
by elorran
Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: WANT!
Replies: 33
Views: 21477

Re: WANT!

Logistics involves "bureaucracy", red tape, politics, unnecessary paper work, in some cases butt kissing. It not simply a case of picking up box 1 from spot A and moving it to spot B, if only it were :(
by elorran
Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: WANT!
Replies: 33
Views: 21477

Re: WANT!

Small operations get away with being allowed to sell world wide. But large providers like steam are subject to a lot of red tape, especially once they start setting up localised servers and offices. Add to that the games publishers will treat the bigger services just like any retail centre and somet...
by elorran
Sat Oct 06, 2012 2:26 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: WANT!
Replies: 33
Views: 21477

Re: WANT!

The reason the yanks get most programs, movies and games before Europe does is most of the producers are based in North America. Add to that the logistical nightmare of arranging release events in different countries with different laws and standard and you can see why it might take a while and a go...
by elorran
Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: What would YOU pick - (un)official Kickstarter thread
Replies: 69
Views: 44866

Re: What would YOU pick

The playing environment in eve is very aggressive and its not a forgiving game to new players. Things have gotten little better with the passage of time, but its still harder to settle into than many other MMO's. Knowing someone who actively plays and is willing to help you goes a long way to making...
by elorran
Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: What would YOU pick - (un)official Kickstarter thread
Replies: 69
Views: 44866

Re: What would YOU pick

I played MOO3 with a friend for a while. It was entertaining when the social side was added but still didn't hold a candle to MOO2. After a couple of games we didn't touch it again.
by elorran
Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:26 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: WANT!
Replies: 33
Views: 21477

Re: WANT!

The other trailers from the previous years of the 60's variant weren't really doing it for me, but this rehash of the tradition game into a modern twist is definitely mouth watering. If they can pull this off, and sid's crew usually does, then I foresee many late nights and early morning last to hal...
by elorran
Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:41 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: WANT!
Replies: 33
Views: 21477

Re: WANT!

by elorran
Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:46 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Mars rover landing - Curiosity
Replies: 23
Views: 14714

Re: Mars rover landing - Curiosity

I missed the landing, was to late/early and was in bed. I'll watch a recorded feed if I can find one later when I'm home after work. Still, impressive accomplishment.
by elorran
Sun Aug 05, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Mars rover landing - Curiosity
Replies: 23
Views: 14714

Mars rover landing - Curiosity

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57486458-76/watch-nasas-live-coverage-of-mars-rover-landing/ The landing occurs tonight, early hours european time and late in the americas. The site gives some info as well as a live feed to the media gathering ("nasa tv") and later some technical footage apparentl...
by elorran
Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Well-of-souls.com Outage
Replies: 7
Views: 7212

Re: Well-of-souls.com Outage

Probably for security reasons, especially given nature of data mining and trolling communities these days. Displaying a bandwidth cap message hands out the information that the site has bandwidth limits placed on it so you could use it to look up package information or invites possible capping attem...
by elorran
Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:40 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: The Astronomy Thread
Replies: 585
Views: 497489

Re: The Astronomy Thread

A black hole eating a star. Astronomy turns astro-nom-nom-nom-y.
by elorran
Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: The Aircraft Image Posting Contest
Replies: 190
Views: 90189

Re: Page 99

I always had a personal like for the Mosquito. Laughed at when it was first presented, it went on to become one of the most versatile planes of the war.

Image
by elorran
Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:43 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Concept Fanart of Future Terran Ship Designs
Replies: 746
Views: 452921

Re: Concept Fanart of Future Terran Ship Designs

I haven't been to Hard Light in ages, should probably check in. The model doesn't look half bad :)
by elorran
Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Insider, Updates
Replies: 251
Views: 143748

Re: Insider, Updates

In last years release Dungeon Siege 3 there was introduced a blue skinned race called Archons. This is a spirit linked sisterhood of fire spirits who were created to serve their gods, gods who have since disappeared. Part of the back plot of the game is their factions search for their creators whils...
by elorran
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:07 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Outsider Valentine: WHY ME !
Replies: 30
Views: 19062

Re: Outsider Valentine: WHY ME !

dfacto wrote:I wonder what telepantic farts smell like... :?
Like a brain fart :mrgreen:
by elorran
Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:15 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Page 95: I'd rarely EVER pass up a chance to annoy Callan...
Replies: 25
Views: 16540

Re: Page 95: I'd rarely EVER pass up a chance to annoy Calla

Its no secret one of the sources of inspiration for some of the outsider designs was Homeworld and work from some of the Relic artists. This just brings back some good memories of the game and the community. Beyond a couple of skirmish games I've not touched Homeworld since 2008 after the Activision...
by elorran
Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Page 95: I'd rarely EVER pass up a chance to annoy Callan...
Replies: 25
Views: 16540

Re: Page 95: I'd rarely EVER pass up a chance to annoy Calla

Looking at the heavy cruiser I have a sudden bout of nostalgia and the urge to replay Homeworld again.
by elorran
Tue Jan 03, 2012 1:42 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: No X-mas pinup
Replies: 11
Views: 7827

Re: No X-mas pinup

Rumours are Arioch was working on a christmas pinup... but then he took an arrow to the knee.

Just saying :mrgreen:
by elorran
Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Skyrim
Replies: 24
Views: 17174

Re: Skyrim

I'd be playing skyrim right now, but I took an arrow to the knee :cry: