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k00k
08-27-2002, 04:09 AM
I need an RTS to entertain me for a while. I enjoy the C&C series, but nothing due there for months. Any recommendations. I don't care what era, just good gameplay needed.

And Warcraft3 is 3D.......

cheers
k00k
reep
08-27-2002, 07:05 AM
Originally posted by k00k
And Warcraft3 is 3D.......


.. because the objects are polygon-based?
LaNoZiD
08-27-2002, 08:16 AM
Try Stronghold...itīs 2D, itīs fantastic and it beats C&C by far....
Olchi
08-27-2002, 10:07 AM
Agree, stronghold is great
DR_SP0CK
08-27-2002, 10:54 AM
WARCRAFT 2!!!!!!!! ;)
blackhawk
08-27-2002, 11:13 AM
or the other RTS that is based on ancient Chinese character....

that is soemthing different to try
Mork from Ork
08-27-2002, 12:55 PM
Why no 3d? :cool:
k00k
08-27-2002, 11:40 PM
Call me old fashioned, but I've gotten used to the C&C, KKND, A0E look. I prefer to be a desktop general from above. I've done the Warcraft series. Enjoyed it too. But W3 was kinda lost on me. I preferred the earlier ones. I guess it is low vertice count polygon based. Very good if you like that sort of thing. Unfortunately I didn't.

I'll have a hunt for Stronghold.

cheers
k00k :D
TheBigDog
08-28-2002, 04:49 AM
Yeah I wasn't the biggest fan of Warcraft 3 either, but I still like C&C Red Alert 2, can't wait for generals to come out early next year
:D
reep
08-28-2002, 07:46 AM
but isnt warcraft 3 top-down, too?
blackhawk
08-28-2002, 09:26 AM
Originally posted by k00k
Call me old fashioned, but I've gotten used to the C&C, KKND, A0E look. I prefer to be a desktop general from above. I've done the Warcraft series. Enjoyed it too. But W3 was kinda lost on me. I preferred the earlier ones. I guess it is low vertice count polygon based. Very good if you like that sort of thing. Unfortunately I didn't.

I'll have a hunt for Stronghold.

cheers
k00k :D


don't be too "old fashion" .. the old fashion is 90% top view...while the 3D is just like ..45% angle view.. nothhing really changed....
k00k
08-28-2002, 03:22 PM
Originally posted by blackhawk



don't be too "old fashion" .. the old fashion is 90% top view...while the 3D is just like ..45% angle view.. nothhing really changed....

...and the fact that the 2D'ers are just animated maps running, driving around, blowing up etc, whereas the 3D are actual 3D models.

cheers
k00k
Bane39
08-28-2002, 03:58 PM
Kohan is pretty unique.. try that if u haven't already...
reep
08-30-2002, 04:10 PM
Originally posted by k00k


...and the fact that the 2D'ers are just animated maps running, driving around, blowing up etc, whereas the 3D are actual 3D models.

cheers
k00k

wouldn't that make doom 2d, too?
dr0ap
08-30-2002, 06:08 PM
Total Annihilation, Tropico, Starcraft, Commandos, 1602 AD (or Anno 1602 depending on country), Worms, Gangsters. That's all I can think of right now. If you are willing to put up with one 3D RTS, I would HIGHLY sudgest "Warzone 2100." It's an awsome game.

Also, k00k (or anybody else), what is KKND?
k00k
08-30-2002, 06:57 PM
Thanks for the suggestions dr0ap. Plenty to look at there. I haven't tried 3 of them.

Krush Kill N Destroy. Old game, similar to Total Annihilation I guess. Theres a small review below;

http://www.game-revolution.com/games/pc/strategy/kknd.htm

KKND Extreme I've seen floating about now and then, but haven't played that.

The Doom sprites, (monsters) are 2D, but the world is 3D.

cheers
k00k :D
Dustcounter
08-30-2002, 09:28 PM
There is only one game you need!

Sudden Strike 2

Just a great game!!!
legends71
08-31-2002, 12:51 AM
i enjoyed Total Annihilation very much
Huntsman
09-01-2002, 11:04 AM
Yes, Tropico is a good 2d RTS.
Visser
09-03-2002, 01:05 AM
Starcraft is still the best :D

also i like strifeshadow (www.ethermoon.com). Its very gameplay over graphics, maybe not so noob friendly but great fun to play
Magic
09-03-2002, 01:06 AM
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great game :D
Mall
09-03-2002, 12:15 PM
Total Annihilation got me hooked..