Re: Hi to everyone

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From: Mel C
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 17:31

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Elmar Bijlsma phrenetically blurted:
>> I prefer its Apocalypse style simultaneous-pause gameplay better than
>> real turn based. But it looks like a really shit game.
> 
> I don't mind the realtime/pause orders thingie either.

 Yeah, I'm a big fan of pausable real-time games. I like watching things
unfold in "real time", but want plenty of thinking time when circumstances
change. :)

> But from what I've
> read they are really skimping on the managment part of the game, wich I
> strangely liked. Getting the kit out to your troops before the next
> callout was a buzz for me.

 Hmm, well it's not essential for a good game... I'll have to wait and see
what the final game's like.
 I'll likely only buy it at budget prices anyway! :)

 - Mel C
 - Budget

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