was also revolutionary when it was released. I can't be bothered to list all the things TA did before all the other RTS games that were trying to ape C&C managed to do them, but there is a lot on the list, and some things TA did so well (the interface and queuing system), for example) that it still beats the shit out of most games today.

If I had a better PC I would give SupCom a whirl, but as my notebook was creaking under the strain of a 3 player online game when the beta was running I think I will give it a miss for now.

BTW, Tronyn, did you play Blade? It came out around the same time as Rune and was a similar game but with more depth but hobbled by a totally shitty control system. Had posh graphics with real-time shadows and stuff. Personally I thought Rune was way more fun :) 

Starcraft is still the best RTS ever, TA doesn't come close to rivaling it in my opinion. =D
So I've played more supcom, it's fun but it just doesn't grab me the way Blizzard RTS do, really feels like I'm always doing the same thing. Yeah it's vast, and there's lots of action all the time and hundreds of unit running and stuff, but it feels mostly like a speed race, whoever can get the best economy going first, to pump out a continual flow of tech3 units, but I guess lots of people just prefer that.
As for C&C, I never really liked those so much... The live cinematics made me giggle though. =) 

I'm curious how serious, creative tactics come into play with supcom.

After all, if you're a commander of some IRL military and you're fighting a war, don't you have to maximize your organization's strengths and minimize weaknesses? If yes, then when playing supcom, everyone has the same strengths and weaknesses at the outset => it's a race. 

that in WW2, Germany had a certain type of weird tank that shot anti-air missiles and could go underwater, while Russia had personnel carriers, and specialized anti-infantry helicopters (which Germany lacked)...

I think in actual war, it's not rock-paper-scissors, and each side does, in fact, have units that are roughly equivalent. Sure, one side's heavy tank might be really good and the other's crap but it has a better bomber, but never the less each side has basically the same range of units.

In TA (I can't speak for SupCom yet) it's not some arbitrary limit on the types of units your side is _capable_ of building, it's the ones you choose to build and how you choose to use them. I tend to be a huge prick with submarines. You could win without a standing land army at all and just a huge air force, although that would be a strange way to play...

The economic factor is there, meaning it is partially a race, but that's also indicative of actual war. 

I never actually played Blade, I should probably give the demo a spin if it's at all like Rune. While Rune was pretty simplified, it was damn fun. 

is the best strategy 

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/screenshots/gs/action/bladeofdarkness/bladeofdarkness_screen005.jpg 

Warcraft 2 is still the best (and only good) RTS game for my money. I say this mainly because it was the only one I could even attempt to play - the other ones just have too much stuff going on at once and I can't deal with it! 

because it was the only one I could even attempt to play

Amen brotha. Speaking of brothers, my own bro is good at the RTS thing and I can't play them even if I wanted to. They ressemble accounting with all of the stats you have to keep up with, and accounting is a chore, not fun. 

way to pick a really great looking area of the game to show off.

Whilst the graphics might not be awesome today, I do remember them being generally pretty nice at the time. 

have u got a download file of dark messiah:might and magic? 

Sure, here you go:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Messiah-Might-Magic-DVD/dp/B000FTOSKE/ref=pd_ka_1/202-5707818-2864669?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1173017796&sr=8-1

Only 10 notes - glad I waited until now!

Or if you haven't tried the demo:

http://www.ubi.com/UK/Downloads/DownloadFile.aspx?dfId=3098 

I'm sure you don't realize you're asking for a link to download a game that one of the moderators of this message board actually worked on because otherwise that would be pretty damn stupid. I'm sure he doesn't give a shit but it's the principle of the thing, damn it. 

And I give a shit.

Because retards annoy me. 

you don't read d3w then. 

Just passed it... besides one of the best games ever, and the best of the series - it has THE best ending I've ever seen in a game, hell it surpasses most movies.

It's a must-try even if you're not a Hitman fan. So replayable, varied and interesting locales, various ways to complete missions... <3 

but which moderator worked on it? 

I'm sure he doesn't give a shit but it's the principle of the thing, damn it.

rofl. 

I've been playing some games of it with pope.
It's easy to download and get going:
http://www.hut.fi/u/tmaja/configs/ufo2000_guide.txt

It's like the original x-com series but with multiplayer.
Fun and weird situations always ensue when playing. :) 

I bought an Nvidia 7900 GS a week ago (used to have a 6200 LE), what games would you recommend I try to make use of this card? Not looking for a specific genre, but I don't need recommendations for games like Prey/Serious Sam 2/WW2 FPS' cause they don't interest me. I have Doom 3 + exp. and Thief 3, and I'm about to try the demo for Riddick... uhh what else... here are the games I have:

http://www.phaitaccompli.com/games/ 

Oblivion, jesus 

Oblivion is pretty playable on my 6800 Ultra @ 1280x1024, and I can even get away with some graphics options maxed, such as the grass distance and actor draw distance, which certainly helps with immersion. The rest of my rig is kinda beefy though so that helps I guess.

I'm still trying to work out what the best option for me is when it comes to graphics card upgrades, considering I'm on AGP. This cheeky chap seems to be in the lead at the moment:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-137-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=403

But really I haven't got a fucking clue when it comes to computer insides and wires and stuff 

Maybe... although I admire Morrowind (and hell Daggerfall), Morrowind started to get boring even as I progressed on the main quest and got towards the end (or what I assume was near the end). 

(Not to be confused with the Penumbra tech demo/gameplay demo released last year)

Holy shit!

This game just gets under your skin totally, the atmosphere is so intense and downright creepy. I think its the 1st FPS where I can say I have been truly "scared to play" ...

This demo is so much more polished than than the demo last year, the graphics are way better with some really great effects usage that is used to make the atmosphere better, rather than keep up with the current trend of HDR, dynamic lighting shizznit.

And at a measly 125mb, you are an idiot not to try it...

http://www.gamershell.com/download_18128.shtml 

And there I was about to say "Hasn't there already been a Penumbra demo?".

Cheers for the recommendation. 125 meg, my got it's like 2002 all over again.


Phait: Get Gothic 3 you mofo.