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Re: Finally got Homeworld 2. :)

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From: Ceowulf
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 12:29
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"Jeff Holinski" <nospam_Holinski@shaw.ca> wrote in message 
news:3pu5m1pmonkc50m5q5oimoi2ph5v1epv0n@4ax.com...
> After looking for a week I managed to get a used copy of Howmworld 2.
> So far it seems like fun, but the difficulty sure ramps up quick. I
> started one level with 60,000 resource points and a nice fleet and
> still ran out of units and died.
>
> Even the skirmishs against the CPU seem harder. I used to have no
> problem with the ones in the demo, but when I play the same map with
> the same settings I get slaughtered every time.
>
> At least I'm having fun trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong.  :)
> Remove nospam_ to reply by email

I agree with Xan, you've got to get thinking in 3d, and start multi tasking 
asap with this game. It doesn't let you slouch. But its worth it once you 
get your giant fleet working well...

And just a random bit of info for you.

Homeworld 2 has dynamic enemies. This means that if you go into your next 
mission with a tiny fleet due to combat losses, that's ok, your enemy will 
also start off with a much smaller fleet to match you. The same goes in 
reverse, if you go into the next mission with a huge fleet, expect a force 
that can fight back.

Good luck, don't give up, the ending is worth it for those who can actually 
beat the computer.

Ceo- 
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