Battlestar Posted November 8, 2003 Posted November 8, 2003 I used to to play this game ALOT until I lent it to a buddy and now the play cd is unplayable. So while it is tempting to pick up another copy do you think its worth it for a game as old as this? Do you guys still play alot or are just waiting for the sequel?
lukeiamyourdad Posted November 8, 2003 Posted November 8, 2003 Well, some of us might get nostalgic and play once in awhile(we have a new private ladder at the moment but no one has yet played). We mostly expect the sequel...
saberhagen Posted November 8, 2003 Posted November 8, 2003 I still play a lot, but I only started playing this year, so the novelty hasn't worn off yet. Remember you don't need the CD for multiplayer, but on the other hand, most multiplayer games are CC not original SWGB.
Battlestar Posted November 8, 2003 Author Posted November 8, 2003 So now I'm just wondering if I should get it. I saw in Walmart they had a 3 pack of games which has SWGB Saga, Indiana Jones & Emperor's Tomb and 007: Night Fire all for 22 bucks. This sound like a good deal?
lukeiamyourdad Posted November 8, 2003 Posted November 8, 2003 VERY VERY GOOD DEAL! Geez 3 games + one x-pac for 22 bucks is one hell of a deal!
swphreak Posted November 8, 2003 Posted November 8, 2003 I've played on and off against some IRC friends. I think you can send in for a replacement CD for a couple of bucks from LucasArts can't you?
MennoniteHobbit Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 i would have to say yes, even though I don't have the faintest clue what this game is like. tell me if you recommend it later.
lukeiamyourdad Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 I recommend it right now. Although, if you were a heavy AoK player, don't play it. I would say wait for the new SW RTS that's gonna be announced in 2004 but in the meanwhile, you should get SWGB You can get the game for a pretty low price anyway.
saberhagen Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 Even if you are a heavy AoK player, it's still worth having as the new units add extra dimensions, it's better balanced and, of course, it's Star Wars. Plus if you can play AoK you will be good at this game straight away.
Sithmaster_821 Posted November 14, 2003 Posted November 14, 2003 I STRONGLY reccomend it to an AoK/AoC player. That was what I was prior to this game. Only an AoK or AoC player can truly appreciate the improvements that LA made on ES's model, and it is a great way to refresh the series for you. This game is essentially AoC and then some, exceed that game in nearly every caterogry (except sales and players). The balance is great, the graphics and sound are better executed and the game has so many more dimensions (air, jedi, sheilds, stealth, power, etc.)
Connemara2100 Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Haha, I hope you guys still play GBG, as that's why I joined this forum. I got the game a year ago, and have enjoyed it very much. The only trouble is playing SP gets sorta old after a while, and I have a hard time finding people to play against me. I don't like the Zone, too laggy and stuff. So anyway, it's an exccellant game, I woudl get it, very fund to play against other people, imo.
lukeiamyourdad Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Hi Connemara:D! I'm luke's dad, I welcome you here in the name of all the other forumites! Feel free to browse all the threads and post your valuable comments on the game or the future new SW RTS!
Admiral Vostok Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Yes, welcome Connemara. Unfortunately the forum is in a bit of a lull at the moment, though it goes through cycles, so should pick up again soon. I'm here all the time though
Connemara2100 Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Hi, glad to be here. Anyway, I imagine things will pick up when GBG II comes out...but hopefully we won't lose all fans of the old game.
Dawidos Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 I still play in Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds. Why ? Well, I test scenarios from SW GB Heaven. I am creating own scenarios too and I think this is the best element of this game (I have in mind scenario editor).
Battlestar Posted November 21, 2003 Author Posted November 21, 2003 Well after all my bills are paid I'll probably be picking this up I mean its a great deal. I'll be hellva rusting I bet so I hope I can find some good hints
JediMasterEd Posted November 27, 2003 Posted November 27, 2003 I put my game back in it's box, and the box is covered in dust...perhaps it's time to awaken it one last time? These forums will be back the way it was before if and when GB: II <Whatever the name's going to be> comes out.
WampaSmak Posted November 30, 2003 Posted November 30, 2003 Considering I just got the game about six weeks ago and have only had a chance to play it, online or off, a dozen or so times...yes, I still play it very often.
lukeiamyourdad Posted November 30, 2003 Posted November 30, 2003 Hi and welcome to GD! Have a nice and pleasently boring day here at Lf's Galactic Discussion about SWGB. It's a bit dull right now since a lot of people haven't been here lately:( A few of us are left and we have just rediscovered the joys of SWGB:p Anyway, welcome again! Feel free to post in any thread you want.
clonedjedi Posted November 30, 2003 Posted November 30, 2003 Alot of people still play but its not as big as AOK or AOC I think cause of the star wars name people just think its some crappy rts but it has the best gameplay rts out there and I'm still waiting for another to match it.
Admiral Vostok Posted November 30, 2003 Posted November 30, 2003 I agree Frozted. I get drawn in by the flashy graphics of newer games, but they just can't beat SWGB for gameplay in my opinion. In fact, I'm so bored right now of the AoM Titans expansion. It's got some cool features but it just plays in a really uninteresting fashion. And until I get Zero Hour, Generals has become too repetitive. SWGB never gets uninteresting or repetitive, in my opinion.
Sithmaster_821 Posted November 30, 2003 Posted November 30, 2003 First, I'd like to say "hi" to all the new people. I've been here longer than all of the regular posters here, and I can say that this forum is no where near as bad as they make it out to be. Vostok, you should know better than to bring AoM into this. Granted, even I think that the x-pack could and should have been better, it as still good, and the game it is based on outranks SWGB even if the graphics engines were equalized. That said, SWGB was and is better than any RTS made at the time of its release (in gameplay and balance, not originality or graphics), and still beats most games out now (cough....WC....cough).
Admiral Vostok Posted December 1, 2003 Posted December 1, 2003 I know you love AoM more than is socially acceptable, Sith, but I still think it has gotten a tad boring. Playing SWGB is far more fun and rewarding. AoM just plays way too slowly in my opinion. Having said that though I did endeavour to play a bit more of the Titans campaign last night, and I'm up to the scenario with Odin's Temple. It is quite fun time shifting buildings . Still is there a way to increase game speed? Because I can't figure it out.
lukeiamyourdad Posted December 1, 2003 Posted December 1, 2003 Faster Speed in AoM?! I already think it's too fast...well not fast fast but fast...nevermind that. I'm gonna join Vostok in the club of people who got bored of AoM...
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