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Article #93644Re: An offer for space simmers
From: FLY135
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 18:28
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 18:28
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"Brad Martin" <br...@zakalwe.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:mtqr7vcsm1qekvu4dnnohsbu28b4fnm2ov@4ax.com... > bp!) it really seems to be largely stable. Now, the criticisms most > people have with BCM is the steep learning curve, the difficulty of > actually getting into the game (for those that say it's just plain > boring, I won't try to convince otherwise) Boring was the problem I had with the demo. It really wasn't too hard to figure out how to play. > , so I'd like to make an > offer. Apparently, the game can be had for peanuts at various outlets, > so if you fancy a punt, buy it, and i'll send you a ready made save > game that will let you get straight into the nitty gritty of the play. At about $7 I had actually considered buying it several times. If a saved game it what it takes to make it interesting then maybe I will. I couldn't care less if anyone thinks it's cheating. Cheating only applies if you are competing against somebody else.
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