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#2733654 - 05/29/09 03:04 PM Sword of the Stars Ultimate  
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this weekend Impulse has Sword of the Stars Ultimate edition on sale for 20 bucks, looks pretty good and the reviews seem favorable too...

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#2733919 - 05/29/09 09:05 PM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Clydewinder]  
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It is great, at least I think so. Definitely one of my favorite games overall, and probably my favorite in its genre.

Also, Gamer's Gate is selling the Ultimate Collection for 14.95, but only for today. It's completely DRM free there, as well.
#2736863 - 06/04/09 02:09 AM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Wolfox]  
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Thank you for pointing out that 14.95 special. I just caught it!

Thanks Again
#2737068 - 06/04/09 01:30 PM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Whammo]  
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Argh I missed it!! What a pity!! is back to 30 euros right now frown

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#2737075 - 06/04/09 01:38 PM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Stratos]  
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I picked it up on Impulse, downloaded & installed. Haven't played yet though, just browsing the manual so far.

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#2737372 - 06/04/09 10:09 PM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Clydewinder]  
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What's impulse??

-Sir in case of retreat, were we have to retreat??
-To the Graveyard!!

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#2737405 - 06/04/09 11:26 PM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Stratos]  
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Game store/downloader/manager... you can get Galciv 2, Sins/Solar Empire and a bunch of other stuff... kinda like Steam I guess but I don't have Steam so I'm not sure.


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#2737965 - 06/05/09 09:55 PM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Whammo]  
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Originally Posted By: Whammo
Thank you for pointing out that 14.95 special. I just caught it!

Thanks Again


I'm glad I could help... it's one of my favorite games, and I'd like other people to have that experience. wink
#2739687 - 06/08/09 11:28 PM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Wolfox]  
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One thing that some reviews knock Sword for is the GUI and I disagree with that assessment. Sword uses tabs and I thought that was great GUI design the very first time I started using it. If they want a bad GUI then they just need to load MOO3 up. MOO3 buried options ten layers deep.
#2739750 - 06/09/09 01:07 AM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Harker]  
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Originally Posted By: Harker
One thing that some reviews knock Sword for is the GUI and I disagree with that assessment. Sword uses tabs and I thought that was great GUI design the very first time I started using it. If they want a bad GUI then they just need to load MOO3 up. MOO3 buried options ten layers deep.


No kidding. I could never even figure out if MOO3 was a game or just a series of menus. Tried several times to play it and ended up just throwing it in the trash... and I loved the first two MOO games.

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#2741680 - 06/11/09 11:32 PM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Clydewinder]  
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For those still interested, Sword of the Stars Ultimate is 7.99 on Gamer's Gate until the 14th. Linky:

http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SOTSU/sword-of-the-stars-ultimate-collection

Also, a new micro-expansion will be released on the 17th, and it's already available for pre-order on Impulse and Gamer's Gate. Here's the Gamer's Gate link:

http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SOTSANY/sword-of-the-stars-argos-naval-yard
#2741710 - 06/12/09 12:34 AM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Wolfox]  
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A great deal for one of the best combat oriented 4x games IMO.

Looking forward to the mini-expansion!
#2741874 - 06/12/09 08:37 AM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Hardtale]  
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Deals on this are popping up all over the place, D2D is offering it all as well (Ultimate+Argos) for $16.95:

http://www.direct2drive.com/8128/product/Buy-Sword-of-the-Stars-Ultimate-Naval-Yard-Edition-Download
#2748551 - 06/24/09 12:41 AM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Hardtale]  
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Just picked this up @ Steam...Ultimate + AGN for $15.99

As a fan of Galciv and Sins of a Solar Empire, I must say, I think I like this better.

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#2748877 - 06/24/09 03:13 PM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Clydewinder]  
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You guys ever play SpaceEmpiresV? It got bad reviews when released but it is still being continually patched so you may want to give it a shot. It can be bought for cheap too. Very complex though so may turn some off.
#2748890 - 06/24/09 03:29 PM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Harker]  
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i liked Space Empires 4 a lot but could never get into 5... the interface seemed to slow the game down and made it very hard to do anything. do you have any tips for setting the game up? i don't think i ever finished a game on SE5 but SE4 I have played hundreds of times.

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#2748913 - 06/24/09 04:15 PM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: sinner6]  
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Originally Posted By: sinner6
Just picked this up @ Steam...Ultimate + AGN for $15.99

As a fan of Galciv and Sins of a Solar Empire, I must say, I think I like this better.

Same here, love the game so far smile

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#2749495 - 06/25/09 06:33 AM Re: Sword of the Stars Ultimate [Re: Clydewinder]  
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Originally Posted By: Clydewinder
i liked Space Empires 4 a lot but could never get into 5... the interface seemed to slow the game down and made it very hard to do anything. do you have any tips for setting the game up? i don't think i ever finished a game on SE5 but SE4 I have played hundreds of times.


My only tip is that sometimes the most difficult of tasks are the most rewarding in the end. wink

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