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"Fred Sloniker" <fizzit@comcast.net> wrote in message 
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> 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?
>
Aside from X3, the only space-sim releases in the last couple of years are:

Darkstar One

Space Force:  Rogue Universe

Parkan II (English version)

All  of these are of the open-ended, "not on rails" type, but all have 
storylines.  How compelling those storylines are is, however, debateable. 
IMO, the stories are underwealming and the voice acting is mediocre to 
atrocious.  They are the product of German, Croatian, and Russian 
developers, respectively.  Personally, I grew bored with the first two games 
before I finished the storylines so I'm probably not the best judge of 
either one when it comes to story content. 

DocScorpio <DocScorpio@strupra-spammeros.com> wrote:
> Darkstar One

Decent game, but the plot is contrived and the characters rather... 
let's say the wooden voice acting does them justice.   I enjoyed it, 
though -- light entertainment but no real challenge.  The game world 
holds a lot of promise for a sequel that goes more in-depth.

If you haven't played Freelancer, do so.  Once the story's over there's 
still a good half of the game universe to explore.  If only it had a 
dynamic economy (and more of a variety in the auto-generated missions) 
it would be about perfect.  

 - Solomon
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On Oct 31, 7:44 pm, 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.

Just to make sure: you've played I-war 2, right?

1. Hardwar is not exactly a space-sim but it fits into the "Privateer"
genre.  It's also free.  You fly around cities in the craters of Titan
buying, selling, fighting and upgrading.

2. I-War 2 is really cool. Challenging missions

I doubt you would enjoy the story line of any of the X-BtF, X2 or X3
games.

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

Somebody took the Freespace  engine and built a free game- Battlestar
Galactica beyond the Red Line.  It only has a few missions but it is
free.

> Other than that, if anyone spots anything like Wing Commander, Tachyon
> and Freespace used to be, by all means, let us know.
>
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>
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"Spankstinator" <kahuna12@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
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> Somebody took the Freespace  engine and built a free game- Battlestar
> Galactica beyond the Red Line.  It only has a few missions but it is
> free.


It's *very* good work...but I've found that you need the reactions of a 
hyperactive pre-teen on a caffiene high to keep up in the later mission  ;) 
I'd envision getting an over-developed "joystick arm" (or trashing the 
joystick itself) from playing it too long...(!)  :D

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