alanspeckman

quote:Originally posted by Remo Williams: Thats the earth jumping into a new system using some sort of new hyperdrive system can't remember the exact name for it right off hand. SC was experimenting with it quite awhile back and used the earth as a joke I believe. Oh Jeez, that is the funniest thing I have seen all day, the earth coming out of hyperspace. LOL.

This one 'blew me away', pun intended. http://www.dreamcatchergames.com/dci/battl...nium/index.html Look at the center screen shot, upper right corner. It looks like earth is exploding. Is that possible? If not, how the heck, what the heck is going on is that screenshot?? Al.

IceCold is basically echoing what I said earlier. Some simple deathmatch-type game, very minimal functionality, to test bandwidth issues. I don't know if it is really worth it from a game developer's standpoint, but its a thought. I remember in 3000ad, there was a instant carnage option where you are set in a fighter to blast away at some AI, that would be ok with me too. Have 2 factions, each with its own battlecruiser in orbit. A player would logon to multiplayer, choose a faction, launch the fighter and go. You could either try and mount a collective organized offensive against the other battlecruiser(faction) in orbit, or go down to the planet surface and battle for control of a starbase. Once you have control of a starbase, all weapons are turned against the enemy faction and a 'base commander' could order the conquered bases offensive units to destroy the enemy battlecruiser. You could also have a BC commander launch missles at the enemy base as a coordinated attack against the enemy base. I know, i'm rambling... Anyway, you could make it as simple or more complex(e.g. tribes) as you want. Fighter wings, a base commander, 2 battlecruiser commanders all fighting for control of earth. Man, that sounds good to me. I don't care about the graphics, if that type of gameplay was in multiplayer, wow. Just some thoughts.... I did notice SC talking about the original BCM design, i.e. designing it from the ground-up for multiplayer. I thought that was interesting. About 2 sentences later SC said he changed the design. My only question is, did SC change the design, leaving the multiplayer foundation in, or change the design taking out the multiplayer foundation? One more thing, I have been researching and comparing other games to BCM. I am astounded at how much larger, more vast BCM is. The scale of BCM really does dwarf those games(..i mentioned earlier...). So, to all the players dissappointed by not having MP in the original BCM title(free download), just sit tight. You will be rewarded eventually. I mean, why learn another game, spending all that time, only to come back to BC eventually. Those others don't compare. That is my logic anyhow. I am sticking with BC and that other game I like....please refer to other post above. I know the systems, the races(well not all of BC races), the controls, what to do, etc. My time is growing to be more valuable, so I just don't feel like learning another game of this magnitude. Keep it up SC, and get those doctor visits, we need you in good health for the next 20 years.

quote:Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr: You can find it here I just found it on a google search, one very in-depth interview. I have not finished reading yet, just thought I come over here to see if there was any info.

quote:Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr: quote:Originally posted by StarRider: The only other game I am interested in is Eve, but I will believe it when I see it. Freelancer is a joke, they have lost me. I do like to play XTension occasionally, so I may spring for X - The Threat. Has anybody heard anything about Elite 4?uhm, try to stay on topic. This is not the thread to be discussing other space sims. Sorry about that SC, I tend to ramble sometimes. I mean no disrespect or slight. Al.

quote:Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr: If you're not registered to post on the board, you cannot view the poll results. In which case, the poll and the results are none of your damn business anyway. But nevertheless 89 votes so far (01-08-03 @ 07:30AM EST) quote: YES PLEASE, YOU PROMISED!: 18% (16) NO, I PLAN ON GETTING BCM GOLD: 49% (44) MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO ME EITHERWAY: 33% (29) Here is my 2 cents. 3000ad are all independent developers, a dying breed, I say live long and prosper. That being said, the only advantage to having multiplayer as a free download for existing BCM players would be to test the lag issues with different types of connections, not an easy thing. So, a simple deathmatch-type MP in the SOL system would make sense, keeps to your original word, and passifies those wanting MP. Take any Instant Action senerio and use that for MP, we could play it as an FFA or a cooperative effort to destroy any computer foes. I 'can' wait for BCG, but will MP really work in the BCG release, that is my only concern? I will buy BCG, that is a fact. The only other game I am interested in is Eve, but I will believe it when I see it. Freelancer is a joke, they have lost me. I do like to play XTension occasionally, so I may spring for X - The Threat. Has anybody heard anything about Elite 4? There is just so much in BCM that I can do, I will probably never exaust my options in this game. I just recently started playing BCM in an 800x600 window, that is cool. As far as the rest of the gaming community out there, e.g. GameSpot, screw em, they were never fans and will never be fans of BC. There is only 1 thing I would suggest to 3000ad, a strategy guide for beginners. Sell it for $25 and I bet it would sell. Keep it simple, get people playing the game. Don't bother with an in-game tutorial, not worth it. The strat guide could just cover a small part of the BC universe. I have a tutorial I found somewhere that goes throught the IA senerios, and found it very valuable. Now having that in a strategy guide as a way to introduce a player to the game, that would be nice. Sincerly, Al.

Does anyone have a GameCommander command file for BCM? Could you post it or e-mail it please? Merry Christmas!! Al.

============================================== If anything, BCM Gold will probably just end up being a CD only upgrade for existing BCM owners who want it and which can be purchased either from EB or from us (via BMT Micro). ============================================== To be or Not to be, that is the question. My 2 cents are this. BCM Gold, at this point in the game, should just be a no-frills CD that existing BCM owners could buy online at Electronics Boutique, and $20 for me seems reasonable, especially for multiplayer. Sales would be directed toward only existing BCM owners and whatever stragglers we could pick up online. That might be a good source of income for the duration of time between now and when BCG comes in. When BCG comes out, assuming persistent universe is ready, then a nominal charge of $10/month for multiplayer and saving your character on BCG servers scattered throughout the US. By that time, the economy will be back, hopefully, and the BC universe will grow with it. Multiplayer bugs will have been worked out with BCMG and the only hurdle would be the persistent universe component, i.e. the database.

I agree, just buy BCM. I have this game going on my other machine daily. When I have time to pay attention to it, I love to play it. I have to admit to being a bit miffed about my confusion over the product line. Sounds like BCMG will be an upgrade for BCM owners, maybe. I'm not worried, I can wait for BCG, but would gladly pay the $20 for BCMG. I got into BCM for $30 anyway, so I figure I owe Derek $20. It is a truely awesome game, and nowhere will you find this kinds of attention to detail and quality in other developers. I mean, Derek returns e-mails! That is rare for a game developer, esp. one as busy and Derek. For the persistent online universe, I'll wait for BCOL. I have read up on freelancer, and it is really a fraction of what Chris intended. Eve may be another story, wait and see. I'll pass on earth and beyond, not impressed at all. There is the X universe, but I am pretty bored with X-Tension now. Being able to land on planets and get out of my vehicles is a big plus for BCM. There are so many dimensions to BCM, you really can't go back to the other games, they are too boring. I did try Jumpgate's persistent universe, big problem with them is no auto-pilot navigation system. I literally have to take my slow spacecraft over vast distances just to complete a mission, manually. I like BCM because I can setup a course, engage autopilot and continue working, not having to hand-hold my BattleCruiser at it makes it's way to the destination. Lastly, I enjoy the music, that is a big part of gaming for me. Music has to be good, like HomeWorld, Total Annihilation, and IceWind Dale. That composer is awesome. BCM is more techno, but it is good techno music. Al.

Do you have a GC2 file for BCM for download? Al.