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Computer Gaming / Re: Victory at Sea: Atlantic a...

Last post by ArizonaTank - Today at 08:22:43 AM

Watching & waiting for more info on VAS Atlantic but have not purchased yet.  All the games below offer something different but I've yet to find one that I feel has everything I want. 

The Great Naval Battles series holds up well, despite it's 'last century' graphics and interface. Also, the price is really good for what you get.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2702080/Great_Naval_Battles_The_Final_Fury/

[Task Force Admiral]

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Computer Gaming / Re: Victory at Sea: Atlantic a...

Last post by GeneralHawk - Today at 12:12:26 AM

Thanks for this summary! Makes it easy to see different strengths and weaknesses of these games.

Watching & waiting for more info on VAS Atlantic but have not purchased yet.  All the games below offer something different but I've yet to find one that I feel has everything I want. 


Task Force Admiral:  Don't know never played

Ultimate Admiral Dreadnoughts: No airplanes that I know of but most realistic combat + custom ship building / economy based in the Atlantic just like victory at sea.  Multiple Countries

Uboat/Silent Hunter: Obviously subs only - Uboat about boat and crew management a unique game personally I think it is fun

War on the Sea: I'd call it the same as Victory at Sea but less arcady combat focus on pacific
Allied vs Japan.  Not really any simulated economy like Dreadnoughts or the new VAS Atlantic game. Its fun but after a while leaves you wanting a bigger map to play on and more to manage.

Victory at Sea Games (ironclad, pacific, atlantic) - from what I saw the new game is still a little arcady but improves over the prior VAS games which were very arcady.  Of the bunch(on paper) Atlantic has the best economy/resource simulation of them all. Allied vs German.  Atlantic is in EA, but the developer has always been responsive and has a history of improving games.  I guess if your no looking for full realism and interested in watching and/or providing feedback on how the game develops it is a good buy.

#3

Computer Gaming / Re: Sins Of a Solar Empire 2

Last post by solops - Today at 12:10:00 AM

That sale will be a while as the game is not even out of early access yet. It'still missing one side iirc.

Ah! Sadness  :(
Well, I have 30+ games I've never played and two or three I cannot quit. I am sure I can keep busy until the game is done!

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Computer Gaming / Re: Sins Of a Solar Empire 2

Last post by Destraex - Yesterday at 11:17:47 PM

That sale will be a while as the game is not even out of early access yet. It'still missing one side iirc.

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Computer Gaming / Re: Field of Glory: Kingdoms d...

Last post by CJReich46 - Yesterday at 10:32:31 PM

Anguille, I'm in the same boat.

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Computer Gaming / Re: Sins Of a Solar Empire 2

Last post by solops - Yesterday at 07:10:21 PM

Thanks to you both. I will hope for a sale soon!
I thought I remembered a thread on SoaSE2. I wonder why it did not turn up in the search I did before starting this one?

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Computer Gaming / Re: Sins Of a Solar Empire 2

Last post by Destraex - Yesterday at 07:02:54 PM

Solops I have it and it's pretty good. It's sins1 with better graphics and a few changes like orbiting planets and moons. Another cool feature is

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Computer Gaming / Re: 40k Custodes - Who here ha...

Last post by Jarhead0331 - Yesterday at 05:51:05 PM

Alright, against my better judgment, I tried and as per usual, I got ignored.

Locked until further notice.

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Computer Gaming / Re: 40k Custodes - Who here ha...

Last post by undercovergeek - Yesterday at 05:48:13 PM

It's not wro

And then we're right back to female James Bond

Explain to me why this idea is wrong?  What is it that really upsets people about this idea?
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And then we're right back to female James Bond

Explain to me why this idea is wrong?  What is it that really upsets people about this idea?

Not a clue - it doesn't upset me

#10

Computer Gaming / Re: 40k Custodes - Who here ha...

Last post by al_infierno - Yesterday at 05:45:29 PM

You're going to argue that space marines aren't exclusively male, that the 60 odd books aren't mainly male characters? Because you are wrong Because up until last week they were

Just because the characters are primarily male doesn't mean it's a male-only hobby.  Many women love Predator despite the fact that the only female character in that movie is basically a damsel in distress.  You don't seem to be understanding my general point that these properties, regardless of what gender is depicted, have ALWAYS appealed to both genders, and attempts at adding more women to these IPs is simply an attempt to be more reflective of the general audience.

Also, GW have in fact made female space marine miniatures in the past, and stated that they stick to making men for primarily logistical reasons, not for lore reasons.

there is not one single obstacle to a girl/woman playing this hobby

Again, this is where you're wrong and where I'd encourage maybe listening to other peoples' experiences in the hobby.  Not every woman will face obstacles like sexist assholes, but many do.  There are absolute TONS of bad actors in male-dominated hobbies that, whether intentionally or not, make the space unsafe or uncomfortable for women.