aj142 Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 I don’t know that I’ve played either type of game, so I’m not even 100% sure how the difference translates in gameplay. There are a few space battle / strategy games I’m curious about, so I want to get some opinions on which ones are worthwhile and what the differences are between playing these two types of games.
Rogue15 Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 turn-based lets you plan and micromanage everything ALOT easier, but usually doesn't let you control the units, rts you control the micromanagement (sometimes) as well as the units. a good turn-based game is Deadlock II. that has to be the BEST turn-based strategy game EVER. =]
Crazy_dog no.3 Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 I care not for Turn-based startergy, but one of my first proper computer games was Civilisation 2. Typical TBS's are the Civilisation series, Alpha Centuari and the Master Of Orion series. RTS's are more fast-paced and fun, and becuase it happens in real time it is far more realistic. Includes the C&C series, Star Wars: Force Commander and Cossacks. There is a good combination coming out: Rise Of Nations , which takes the Turn-Based genre and many of it's concepts like cities, etc. and puts them into an RTS. Like Age Of Kings meets Civilisation.
Natopo Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 Or you can just try an online Turn Based Strategy game which I can give you the address of over PMs.
Paragon_Leon Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 aj142, i have possibly the ultimate compromise for you: MAX 2. It's officially an RTS, but it plays out like a turn-based one, since you can plan your moves beforehand. That might be the one for you to see which aspect you like best. MAX 2 is from Interplay, btw.
aj142 Posted January 13, 2003 Author Posted January 13, 2003 Wow - thanks for the help to everybody. Like Crazy Dog said, ounds like RTS is more exciting and realistic, but I'm curious about all of the games mentioned here. Have any of you played Hegemonia? When I saw the screens for that game, it made me curious about RTS in the first place. It looks breathtaking (I can give you a link if you want), but I don't know how it compares... maybe someone could tell me if it's a good game to start with?
aj142 Posted January 14, 2003 Author Posted January 14, 2003 Here's the link: http://dreamcatcherinteractive.com/hegemonia/ - take a look and tell me what you think (if you get the chance)
ckcsaber Posted January 14, 2003 Posted January 14, 2003 Try the Heroes of Might and Magic series. They are the best Turn based strat. games i've played
Darth Homer Posted January 14, 2003 Posted January 14, 2003 I personally hate turn-based...can't stand sitting around while an enemy attacks without being able to stop them right now, instead of waiting for my turn to go...if I wanted a turn-based game I'd whip out D&D (and have to remember how to play again...) just my opinion, though
aj142 Posted January 15, 2003 Author Posted January 15, 2003 Originally posted by Crazy_dog no.3 It looks OK. Not the best but OK. Do you mean just graphically, or did you try the demo? What IS the best?
WolfmanNCSU Posted January 15, 2003 Posted January 15, 2003 My favorite turn based strategy game, next to Civ III of course, is the old X-Com games. That game was always a lot of fun to play.
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