Games sort of like Elite

A thousand monkeys banging on keyboards posted the following under the
name "Steve" <fdkjhgds DeleteThis @fdghsdjhgf.net>:

>Michael Morgan wrote:
>> There are many games out there similar to Elite. But there is only
>> one David Braben, so their is only one Elite. (Actually three, and
>> around mid 2005 it will be four. But you know what I mean.) Elite
>> and Frontier are the best video games I have ever played. There just
>> is no second place.
>>
>> Michael
>
>Here here

Pet peeve: it's "hear hear".

Second pet peeve: Star Control 2 was better, in its different way.


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Ben Sisson <ilkhanikeDIESPAM.TakeThisOut@yahoo.ca> wrote:

> A thousand monkeys banging on keyboards posted the following under the
> name "Steve" <fdkjhgds.TakeThisOut@fdghsdjhgf.net>:
>
> >Michael Morgan wrote:
> >> There are many games out there similar to Elite. But there is only
> >> one David Braben, so their is only one Elite. (Actually three, and
> >> around mid 2005 it will be four. But you know what I mean.) Elite
> >> and Frontier are the best video games I have ever played. There just
> >> is no second place.
> >>
> >> Michael
> >
> >Here here
>
> Pet peeve: it's "hear hear".
>
> Second pet peeve: Star Control 2 was better, in its different way.
>
Not really comparable to Elite (having a time limit and not being open
ended), but nonetheless a fantastically good game (3DO version).
I take it you are aware of the remake?
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Ben Sisson wrote:
> A thousand monkeys banging on keyboards posted the following under the
> name "Steve" <fdkjhgds RemoveThis @fdghsdjhgf.net>:
>
>> Michael Morgan wrote:
>>> There are many games out there similar to Elite. But there is only
>>> one David Braben, so their is only one Elite. (Actually three, and
>>> around mid 2005 it will be four. But you know what I mean.) Elite
>>> and Frontier are the best video games I have ever played. There
>>> just is no second place.
>>>
>>> Michael
>>
>> Here here
>
> Pet peeve: it's "hear hear".

Where? Where?


Ok, I think this joke *has* been done a thousand times before lol

Steve

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On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 12:07:41 GMT, Ajay Tanwar <ajtanwar RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote:

> Andreas Baus <anba RemoveThis @cip123.studcs.uni-sb.de> thought that a good way
> to threaten somebody was to light a stick of dynamite, then call the
> guy and hold the burning fuse up to the phone and say:
>
>> If you are however thinking of FreeLANCER, then I have to say that
>> that game does have some of the latter elements, but unfortunately
>> not nearly enough depth to really satisfy me. If you ignore the
>> main story (which puts you back to following a string of missions)
>> you can have the best of everything within a few hours (best ship,
>> biggest guns, strongest shields) and blow away anything that dares
>> to cross your path without breaking a sweat. Trading is simple,
>> and don't even mention the randomly generated missions, which are
>> a joke in themselves. Typical "dumbed down for the twitch game
>> console kiddie with short attention span and need for instant
>> gratification" game design.
>
> How does Freelancer have anything to do with consoles? It was never
> even discussed as a port.

Uhm... Actually, Microsoft bought or financed Digital Anvil to develop
Freelancer to showcase the X-Box. Last time I checked the X-Box was still
a console.

Oh, and Freelancer was released for the X-Box before they released the
PC-version.

> It's a much likelier explanation that Microsoft shoved it out the
> door since it was so delayed.
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> Any new games that you can add to any category would greatly help me out.
> Also, if you are aware of any turn based games of category '2' (like SSIs
> old Interceptor game, but with trading/missions), I would love to know
> about - since that is the game I am trying to make.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael


I don't what category to put it in, but at the time of the original
Elite there was also the space sim Omnitrend's Universe that I played
on an Apple IIc circa 1984.

Info on Omnitrend's Universe:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/maury/games/space/universe.html
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>
>
> I gave Riftspace a go and it is very good, not the longevity (if thats
> the correct spelling) but top notch.
>
> I am now going to give Starwraith a go, its by the same guy (an
> independant)
>
> http://www.starwraith.com/
>
> Let me know what you think, or if I get it right maybe see you on
> multiplay?
> best all
>
> Alg



I think I am right to say that with most internet/multiplay games you
have to do a monthly subscription?

Not only is Starwraith a good game (and costs £10ish), but it also has
a multiplay feature included at NO extra cost.

Because this is hosted on the pc of the initiating player there are no
servers and thier associated costs.

Also because the guy who wrote this is an indi he likes to play, and
likes others to, to.

I just had a hell of a 2 hour dogfight with him. (he is a good pilot
and a great guy, but is he as good as an old ELITE pilot?)

I have, over the years built up an idea of you guys (by looking at
posts, Jades site, Andys Ramones rambles etc.) as I am sure you have
of each other, however what I would really like to do is fly with
other Elite Commanders on missions, or test my skills against them in
a dog fight, ie blast the begorras out of you.


Heres my problem.

Not enough Starwraith pilots in the UK, well OK I used to stay up
playing Elite till the early hours, however nowerdays I have a
wonderful girlfriend and would like to keep her.

So, I am posting this to see if you guys/gals are interested in flying
whilst we await 4?

I hope that you dont see this as an ad. its NOT, I just have some time
on my hands and want to fly in combat.

"Aint that a thing!"
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Don't forget Independece War 2 - Edge of Chaos, it has probably most
realistic physics model and combat is also very well done. I just hope
that Elite 4 will be like FE2 with I-War2 physics and graphics and
role-playing elements from SW:KOTOR and then Elite: The Dark Wheel
finaly comes alive.
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