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Re: An offer for space simmers

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From: shing... Shingen036
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 18:56
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>From: Brad Martin br...@zakalwe.demon.co.uk 
>Date: 3/23/03 11:46 AM Central Standard Time

>however, with the latest patch, RC36 (and yes, i've lost count too
>bp!) it really seems to be largely stable.

same here... RC36 seems to be rather stable now that I've got my kit set to run
it... have u ran up against the save-game thingy yet?

>Now, the criticisms most
>people have with BCM is the steep learning curve, the difficulty of
>actually getting into the game

perhaps it's time to make a BCM game FAQ for people that AREN'T able to put
with all the 3000AD propogada and/or bullshit that fills the 3000Ad forums...

>Yes, the first person stuff is crap, and
>yes, it still has many annoyances - the interface being the obvious
>one - but godammit, overall it really is a satisfying space romp, 

i agree.. BCM is still one of the best space-sims ever made.. ( even though
some of the coding also makes it one of the worst... oxymoron I know...)

>If you think this is a pointless exercise, and that i'm talking out of
>my arse, then please direct your vitriol to Shingen, who's not so
>subtle arm twisting got me back into the bastard thing.

suuure, blame it one me... I can take the heat... bring it on =P
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