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On Nov 1, 2:44 am, Fred Sloniker <fiz...@comcast.net> wrote:
> I'm an old-school space sim fan, having played them since the days of
> Wing Commander I, but I haven't played anything recently in the genre,
> possibly because there hasn't been much to play.  However, it occurred
> to me that I could well be missing some titles I'd enjoy, so I thought
> I'd ask and see what's out there that I could play.
>
> Now, before people start offering up X3 or something, I should note
> that my favorite part of games is the storyline.  If X3 has a
> compelling storyline, great, suggest it, but I'm not particularly
> interested in a 'fly around the universe and make money' game; if I
> wanted to do that, I could do it with other people in EVE Online.  For
> a single-player game, I want a compelling storyline, optionally with
> branching depending on my performance or choices (though a linear
> storyline like Freespace is also acceptable).
>
> The newest, shiniest graphics are not a requirement, though something
> that knows what a graphics card _is_ would be nice.  Similarly, it
> doesn't have to be a big-budget release; indie games or titles I might
> have to dig around the bargain bin for are totally acceptable.  I'll
> even consider console titles, if anybody here plays those too.
>
> Anybody have some suggestions for me?

Vendetta Online. Exactly the opposite of what you asked :) No
storyline, but hey its persistent universe and multiplayer. I
occassionally drop by there. Its no EVE, pure joystick trigger
happiness.
Other than that, if anyone spots anything like Wing Commander, Tachyon
and Freespace used to be, by all means, let us know.

-kert