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7787
Never really got in to Shogun:Total War, not sure why. But i've played Medieval : TW a lot, in my opinion it's far better (perhaps because i understand the...
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Sep 2, 2004
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7788
Continuing the current theme of RTS discussions, has anyone played the Praetorian game? I was in Bath this Morning and Game had it for a tenner. I very nearly...
Jean-Yves
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Sep 2, 2004
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7789
... Don't do it! I borrowed the game from my company's C.E. (equivalent of the company social club here in France) multimedia library and tried it out ... and...
Jonathan Alma
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Sep 2, 2004
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7790
GameSpot gave it an 8.4 with a summary of "Praetorians is an excellent choice for real-time strategy fans looking for a stiff and satisfying challenge." and in...
princegaz
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Sep 2, 2004
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7791
... I agree with Gaz that since you like the period, and the strategy aspect is sound and for only a 'tenner' it's worth while. I have the game but ashamed I...
L.E. Marc van Blijswijk
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Sep 2, 2004
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7792
Hi, Some links to preview shots of the army implementation: http://www.frozenempire.net/lom/images/screens/010904_summary1.JPG ...
Andrew Smart
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Sep 2, 2004
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7793
Wow, that looks stunning. You've obviously done a lot of work on getting individual soldiers to be on, rather than in or above the ground. I can't wait to play...
princegaz
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Sep 2, 2004
4:36 pm
7794
Thanks Gaz - it is a lot of work as you mention (moreso for Wayne than myself). I'll let you in to a small secret (but don't tell anyone!). The army shots use...
frozenrealms
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Sep 2, 2004
5:54 pm
7795
Damn, RTW trailers do look amazing. But my crap graphics card (S3 Twister K) can't handle the demo. On the positive side, I may have a new computer by the time...
Davor Cubranic
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Sep 2, 2004
7:14 pm
7796
Yes :) as a matter a fact, I've just completed the Praetorians mission, in my continuous quest for gaming. Now I'm going for NemesisOfTheRomanEmpire. - If you...
Dummy
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Sep 2, 2004
7:28 pm
7797
Oh yes!! WOW it's WOTS!! (Sorry, had to say it). It's been a long time sing any official new pics have been seen and as always you guys do not disappoint -...
kevinstaden
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Sep 2, 2004
10:32 pm
7798
I really like Dark Omen (an early influence for the Total War series, I feel), but the 3D effects have never worked since I changed from 3DFX cards. Would be...
Peter Lomax
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Sep 3, 2004
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7799
Both images are graphically very good. However, this could just be the way my brain interprets these things but while the second image features a plausible...
Bill Bennett
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Sep 3, 2004
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Crikey. Looking great. I like the perspective and the way the units 'inhabit' the landscape. Nice. Keep on keepin' on! Hoo yeah! On another strategy game note,...
Matt Lord
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Sep 3, 2004
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7801
Interesting observation - we were actually aiming more for the appearance of large warbands rather than the Roman "ranks" kind of feel so I guess we succeeded...
bunkerton
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Sep 3, 2004
11:26 am
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Looks brill guys keep it up. cheers paul...
avallon8
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Sep 3, 2004
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7803
Thanks to those who have posted regards the army teaser shots so far. Feedback is always appreciated. If things go as planned the armies could look even more...
bunkerton
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Sep 3, 2004
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7804
What about altering the troop layout according to the race? Would that be too much work? ... Ben Wright Been there, done that, got the XP. ... ...
Ben Wright
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Sep 3, 2004
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From: "bunkerton" To: <midnight@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 12:32 PM Subject: [midnight] WOTS Feedback ... Oooh, you are a tease :) Gaz....
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Sep 3, 2004
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7806
If its flickering when hardware acceleration is selected, I'm afraid I can't help as I had the same trouble and it is widely reported on modern systems. The...
princegaz
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Sep 3, 2004
6:28 pm
7807
Thanks for the comments everyone. Looks like I may give it a go, as I actually like (love) AOE. Possibly the only one here who does, but there you go! ;)...
Jean-Yves
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Sep 3, 2004
10:45 pm
7808
O ... I've played the demo, mainly to see how it would run on my machine. Runs fine. Zoomed out, the game is somewhat similar to Medieval. It's the zoom in...
David & Nicholle Kay
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Sep 4, 2004
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7809
I've not played it yet but fully intend to. For those of you in the UK without the luxury of Broadband, the demo is on the cover disc of the current PC Gamer. ...
kevinstaden
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Sep 4, 2004
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7810
As several of you were really helpfull with my rcent Laptop query I'm hoping someone might help me out with this one: Youngest daughter is a mad Sims fan and...
kevinstaden
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Sep 4, 2004
2:33 pm
7811
Kevin, forgive me if I'm wrong here but based on what your writing it looks very much like that Nvidea 32 MB card most likely meets the demands. Most likely...
L.E. Marc van Blijswijk
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Sep 4, 2004
5:08 pm
7812
If its a nVidia GeForce card (any GeForce including the first one, the GeForce 256) then it has hardware T&L and should be fine. If its an nVidia Riva or TNT...
princegaz
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Sep 4, 2004
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7813
... From: "L.E. Marc van Blijswijk" To: <midnight@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 6:09 PM Subject: Re: [midnight] O/T: More PC Help Wanted ...
princegaz
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Sep 4, 2004
6:14 pm
7814
Brilliant!! As always I'm ever impressed with the knowledge this board can offer. Thanks both Gaz and Marc. One happy daughter in the house! I'm gonna get it...
kevinstaden
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Sep 4, 2004
6:20 pm
7815
Yes I certainly meant that as constructive criticism. That's probably near the mark then... ... From: bunkerton [mailto:wayne.britcliffe@...] Sent:...
Bill Bennett
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Sep 5, 2004
2:34 am
7816
Bear in mind when you get a new graphics card that you have a motherboard with a decent AGP slot which the one you mentioned probably doesn't. Latest cards...
Davies, Matt
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