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quote:Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr: Its the game I wanted to design and develop. So, a person either likes it or they don't. If they don't, they shouldn't play it; and most of all, they don't need to tell me about it because I don't care.Well said! I originally (and for far too long) listened to all the reviewers and stayed away from trying BCM and UC. I then found these forums and started reading all the positive comments from folks and why they liked the game/series. This convinced me to try the game and, I must say, am I ever pleased I did! I even bought a second copy for my son who has been looking for this type of game for a long time. Definitely, a big thank you for all your efforts SC!

I just got my copy a couple days ago, patched it, read the manual once, printed the tutorial, and with tutorial in hand started to play. My first impression was amazement. I love the scope of the game, the depth of play, and the sheer scale of the ships, planets and stations. I have looked hard for a game with this depth of play, level of detail, and enjoyment but others came up short. Not UC! I noticed, before I purchased UC, many of the reviews said quite nasty things about the manual included with the game. Yes, it is "heavy reading" for an uninitiated player but, once you read it then play for a bit, then go back and reread all becomes so much clearer. I guess they just figure a budding starship commander would read a ten page leaflet and head off on missions. I am also pleased with the graphics. I really like the lens flare effects. I think I may go on a ROAM mission and just take some photos I would like to add, that these forums and the 3000AD site played a role in convincing me that this was the game to buy. It is great to see a software developer support his product as well as I have seen here. There are many companies that could and should learn from what is being done here. Sorry if all this sounds too fanboy... Oh, I did hold a service last night for the brave pilot and co-pilot of FC1 who died valiantly (pretty much like the tutorial said they might). Off for more dangerous territory tonight...can hardly wait..

I just got this game (I am new to the series) and immediately downloaded and installed all patches (the right way too ) and started on the tutorial. It is fantastic. The document is clear, concise, and very very informative. Rarely have I found a tutorial so well done. Thanks SC. BTW, I especially enjoyed the humor interspersed with the teaching.