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Hiya Mano! I actually forgot that you had AAW! Yeah, we'll definitely have to get together for some MP action! -Sho

Nice!!! -Sho

Denny, have you beat the game yet? -Sho

Now that Steam has the newest version of All Aspect Warfare up, if anyone is interested in getting together for a little MP action, let me know! RT???? -Sho

Welcome, AC_Black! Glad to hear you found your answer on the key bindings! -Sho

Good to hear! I haven't played it in a long while, so I'll have to fire it back up in Steam. -Sho

Gentlemen: Line of Defense: Tactical Advantage has been released for a few weeks now. I've been having a blast with it! If you don't already have it, try out the PC demo which includes the first 3 missions. The demo is available on Steam. It'll be a nice little holdover until Line of Defense is released. Please report in! -Sho

Here's another group of fans producing Star Trek episodes. As of this posting, they have 2 episodes out. They have some "famous" guest stars in both episodes. Also, another interesting note, Scotty is played by the original Scotty's (James Doohan) son. When you get the chance, check them out over at this site: http://www.startrekcontinues.com/episodes/#.UwVf-liYa71 -Sho

If you are looking to try out the PC Demo, it can be downloaded from: http://store.steampowered.com/app/267220/ (This is the Steam version. It is on the right side of the screen if you scroll down.) http://www.playerattack.com/file/48754/Line-of-Defense-Tactics-demo/ http://www.gamezplay.org/2014/02/line-of-defense-tactics-demo-direct.html http://www.gamershell.com/download_106241.shtml http://www.realmofgaming.com/downloads.html http://www.gamefront.com/files/24063842/LODTactics-v101-Demo.exe When the game or demo is installed, the installer creates links to the manual and lots of game info. Look in your programs group for it. You can also find the same manuals and docs online at http://lodmmo.com/tactics/

Will do, RT. BTW, I did post some of my earlier thoughts in another thread along with some screenshots. But that was an older version, I'll have to post on the newer one. -Sho

The topic title says it all! -Sho

Nothing wrong with that, canshow! Everyone has their preference! -Sho

Gentlemen! February is upon us and we are a couple of days from LoD Tactics being released. It'll be a nice little holdover until LoD is released. -Sho

Looks interesting, Cruis! I have Starsector as well, canshow....I haven't messed with it in a while though. -Sho

Hiya, Mordax! -Sho

I think you'll like it, Cruis.In! -Sho

I have to agree, Cynep! Those night shots were awesome! Even the cockpit lighting! -Sho

Hiya Gallion and canshow! -Sho

Happy New Year, Gentlemen! 2013 flew by like a blur. Here's to hoping that 2014 will be even better than the past year! I'm going to keep this short because I know a lot of you are probably still staggering to stand in formation after last night's celebrations. Without further adieu, dismissed! Head back to your quarters and sleep it off, we've got upcoming battles with GalCom! Oh, by the way, please give LoD Tactics a try when it's released! -Sho

Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope the holiday is going great for you all! -Sho

Congratulations, Ben! -Sho

Let me be the first to congratulate you Ben! My prayers are with you. -Sho

Thanks, Denny. Unfortunately, the screenshots don't do the game justice. They look better in-game! For example, on the Main Menu, Arkangel starstation is actually rotating. -Sho

I was lucky enough to get my hands on a copy of Line of Defense Tactics and played through several of the missions. I'd like to post my comments here along with a few screenshots. Please remember, all of these comments and opinions are mine and no one else. Ok, I actually had a copy for my iPhone and Windows. I played the game on both, but I prefer to play it on Windows because playing on my iPhone where everything is too small was giving me headaches. Then again, it was probably due to my bi-focals! Anyways, I'm sure people that don't wear glasses would be just fine. I want to stress, that I'm in no way complaining here. Don't get me wrong, it still plays good on the iPhone, just a bit tiny for my tastes, even with zooming in. Playing on the iPhone entails you having to use your finger to drag movement paths for your team, pick actions, etc. It works very well on the iPhone iOS environment. I encountered no slow downs or problems and It ran extremely well. A nice touch is on the Main Menu screen where you will find a Database button which allows you to view various information on aircraft, androids, carriers and characters. When you select any of those, you can select different assets to see their loadouts, life, etc. The copy I played on my Windows 7 system was very good as well. I played the game at my resolution of 1680 x 1050 and experienced no slow downs. For selecting movement paths and actions, you use the mouse by clicking on each team member. You can also click on the map and move it as well as roll your mouse wheel to zoom in. The first mission serves as a tutorial to get you up and running. The second mission also has some tutorial elements to it, such as using a medic. The second mission took me 2 tries to beat. The game definately is tactical. You just can't run your team haphazardly around and expect to win. You must make tactical decisions as to where to put your team, when to attack and what weapon to use. One thing I have noticed, that I hope will be changed, is that when the mission ends, there is still loot to be collected. It'd be nice if you could collect the loot and then end the mission. In the third campaign secenario, I successfully stormed a ship's bridge and killed the Insurgents in it. But before I could collect the loot, a message pop-up saying the mission was over. Not a show-stopper, but it would let theplayer feel a sense of total accomplishment if he could grab any remaining loot. The fourth mission introduces the player to space combat with ships. I was really impressed with the asteroid and ship graphics. Your ship is pretty much controlled like you do with your team in the earlier missions, click on the ship and give it orders. In this mission you needed to get your capital ship to destroy an Insurgent ship and dock with Arkangel starstation. All the while doing this, you are fighting off waves of Insurgent fighters. Docking with the Arkangel starstation in Mission 5 also gives you a sense of accomplishment, especially after fighting you way through waves of fighters and other ships just to get there. Mission 8 starts you off with a couple of missions on Arkangel station. They play out pretty much like the first 3 scenarios. Mission 6 takes you to the surface of Lyrius. You have a few scenarios there that you have to use your tactics to accomplish the missions. Mission 16 takes you back into space where you have to defend a Jump Gate and neutralize Insurgent ships. Throughout the game, you earn Combat Experience Points (CEPs), which allow you to purchase upgrades for your team members. In the space battle scenarios, the CEPs allow you to resupply your ship. There are a total of 16 scenarios in the game. All in all, I like the game. The game is not your typical "run and gun" variety. As I stated before, you have to think and use tactics to accomplish the scenarios. You may end up replaying scenarios a few times until you accomplish them. There is also a Skirmish mode that you can purchase for $1.99. In playing this mode you have to defend yourself from endless waves of Insurgents. Any CEPs and salvage will transfer over to the main campaign. This is a good way to upgrade your team members. To me it brings a different view on the Battlecruiser universe. It would be a fine addition to any 3000AD fan's library of games. -Sho

Nice job on Desura, Cruis.In! Like Canshow, I'm impressed with the new graphics! -Sho