RE: [OT]: Independence War

You could also check out the original game in the genre:
http://www.bc3000ad.com/
It's currently up to V2.08 which includes complete
space/aerospace/surface
interaction.
The next edition due for next year also includes 1st person control of
your
shipboard marines for boarding/surface actions.

Neath Southern Skies - http://users.mcmedia.com.au/~denian/
[mkw] Admiral Peter Rollins; Task Force Zulu

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nyrath the nearly wise [SMTP:nyrath@clark.net]
> Sent: Saturday, November 27, 1999 11:44 PM
> To:	gzg-l@CSUA.Berkeley.EDU
> Subject:	Re: OT:  Independence War
> 
> "Mark A. Siefert" wrote:
> >	    Well, I've done something I haven't done in a long time: 
I've
> sat up
> > the entire night playing a computer game.  That game is Independence
> > War: Deluxe Edition.  This is by far the most "realistic" space
combat
> > simulator I have every had the pleasure of playing.  I only just got
the
> > game this afternoon, and I'm still working out all the game's
nuances
> > (control the multiple stations at once can be a little confusing),
but
> > so far I am REALLY impressed.
> 
>	This game is totally cool!  The realism is solid enough to
>	walk on, the storyline is compelling, the puzzles are 
>	facinating!
> 
>	The games says "starship in a box", and they ain't kidding.
>	You really *feel* like you are piloting a huge starship.
> 
>	The frosting on the cake is the scripting.
>	Did you realize that the actual game is just a script
>	engine, and all the scenarios are merely scripts?
>	At the official web site you can download a package
>	that allows you to make your own scripts
>	(although this is not for the faint of heart)
>	You can also change the appearance of the ships
>	if you have something that can model Lightwave
>	.dfx files.
> http://www.independencewar.com/
> 
>	(What attracted me was that you can also
>	edit the 3-D rotating starmap)
> 
>	There are a lot of fan sites that actually
>	have new scenarios and new ship images.
> http://www.independencewar.com/fansites.htm
>	They also have hints on play and
>	combat tactics.
> 
>	As a matter of fact, a group of people at
>	the gaming bbs
> http://www.infogrames.net/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi
>	are in the process of making new scenarios
>	based on Babylon 5.
> http://www.jyu.fi/~juhkuus/I-War/buda5.htm
>	They call it "Buda 5" to avoid copyright issues.
> 
>	There is also a cheat-sheet book available
>	from amazon.com if you get stuck on certain
>	missions.
> 
>	Feel free to email me for hints and tips!