Guest BlackMantis Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 *gets up off the floor, wipes the AT-AT scuff marks off his butt, and precedes to walk over to the microphone with some sense of dignity* "Attention all SW:GB nay-sayers! I have some news for you, and you may not like what I have to say. This game is much better than alot of people were thinking it would be... and I must say I am pleasantly surpised. At this time, I will take any questions you may have." Battle Realms Forum Member: "Yes. I would like for you to explain to me why you would ever play such an inferior game like SW:GB, when more sophisticated games like Battle Realms exist? I mean, have you SEEN the graphics engine in Battle Realms?" Mantis: "Great start. Let me answer that question with a question. Why would you play a game that is so intent on making combat more Tactical and less Strategic, but then refuses to play at a speed that lets you micromanage your tactics? You see, that is exactly what Battle Realms does. You have these wonderful units with these wonderful 'powers' which are made to be micromanaged tactically in battle. Great. Now, battles happen so freakin' fast, you don't have time to do much of anything before it is too late. Are your graphics great? Yep, they are actually superb. Is the game ingenious and fresh? Yep, and the developers are to be highly commended. Is the game fun to play...? .......... I asked, Is the game fun to play? Nope, it's frustrating as hell!" Empire Earth Forum Member: "SW:GB graphics are outdated, the engine is old and dying, the map editor is inferior, the units are all the same, with different names, and the scope is too limited." Mantis: "Really? Well, EE's graphics are pretty darn cool, the engine is new and fresh, the map editor is powerful as heck, and the amount of different units is almost staggering! The scope of the game is also unparalleled!" EE Forum Member: "Exactly! That is what I am saying. Why are you so high on SW:GB then? Play our game instead." Mantis: "How about I play your game ALSO! Your game is actually wonderful, and unlike ALOT of EE forum members, I do not want to badmouth the competition, merely point out some things that may get overlooked. I will tell you something that bugs me about your game though. Why didn't the designers let you zoom out more, you know, to get a more strategic view of things? After all, I was in the beta, and there were ALOT of us that screemed for this to be done. Let me guess; the game is done completely in polygons, and having too many units on the screen at once would slow things down, which in turn would hurt gameplay. Am I close? Here's the hitch. Give us the option!!!! It is monumentally easy to do.... increase the zoom out range; not exactly a programmers nightmare. Otherwise, you have a pretty great game there." -------- O.k., I just had to get that out. I frequent those other forums quite a bit, and I am so tired of hearing the crap that comes out of these people's mouths on onto the computer screen. This whole post is simply another way to let people know that SW:BG is NOT the most graphically impressive game, nor the freshest engine you will find. It simply is so darn much fun to play, that it wins you over. Please don't disregard the game because of things that simply don't matter. This post was written in fun, so please, all of you people out there that need to get your ego's boosted by blasting away at other's people's opinions.... do us all a favor and save it. I played a 4 hour game last night with my brother on-line with two other guys from somewhere.... anyway, we lost (no surprize there, since I really stink). I can't explain to you how much fun I had. Certainly I had more fun losing than I do winning with most other games, and I HATE to lose! If you are still on the fence.... do yourself a favor and buy this game. I can't imagine you not totally having a blast! Peace, Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tie Guy Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 I couldn't agree with you more completely The overwhelming fact of the game is that the gameplay is incredible, it is simply a ton of fun, which is the #1 thing i look at in a game, and what should be the most important thing to everyone. What good is an exceptional looking game if it isn't any fun to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paragon_Leon Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 Mantis, you took the words right out of my mouth. It IS about fun. And the graphics, in my opinion, are o.k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygomaticus Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! *screams like obi wan, when qui gon dies* *sniff* nothing u say can change my mind!! as people in front say if it was just for the rts fun we might as well play aoe2 but it isnt abt that its about STAR WARS thats why we want to play it abt the fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isthisfor_real Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 Yeah but Empire Earth is fun too. WOW it is so fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphi's Clone Posted November 15, 2001 Share Posted November 15, 2001 hey i agree with you BM i mean i still play Red Alert wich has bad graphics but the reason i play it is because itis fun...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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