[Vidmaster]

!!!NEWS!!!

I herby officially declare this game to be garbage.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ces-11-battlestar-galactica/709089

[Rodo]

Damn, how can you come up with a vid like that an expect to have sales afterwards is beyond my understanding.

[Shade]

Some people like that sort of thing. Actual sim-like combat the way FreeSpace does it isn't for everyone. Besides, it's a good thing - If the combat was the kind we'd like, they might see Diaspora as a competitor I don't know about you all, but I prefer it this way. On a related note, credit where it's due: That game is looking a lot better now than it did on early screenshots.

[Angelus]

the trailer looks nice. They have cool graphics.
What irks me, is the MMO part. I just don't like that sort of game, though i have to admit that a BSG themed game has a small chance to caught enough attention from me to actually get played.


And i can't believe i just said that.

[newman]

I'm pretty sure BGO's gameplay style isn't aimed at die hard space sim fans. The flight model looks more like simplified Freelancer model than anything fs2 related. So, what Shade said - this way we're in the clear and people who like that sort of thing get their fix, too. Don't see the problem here. What I would suggest is that holding off on the final judgment before it's out would probably be best. Especially in light of the game being f2p, therefore it won't cost you a dime to try it out.

[Talon 1024]

Wasn't BSG Online supposed to have a customizable gameplay model? Judging by this article, the combat can be customized to something like the FS2/WC gameplay model.

[Snagger]

That looks to me like a game made to played on a console or portable player like a PSP or smart phone, not a PC based "sim".  I don't think it's in the same "market" as Diaspora or other FS2 based sims.

[Unknown Target]

Blanking to keep the C&D monsters away. Yes I was in the wrong, no I'm not deleting the posts to cover that up.

[newman]

Since the subtle approach of "let's not trash it before it's out" didn't work..
Seriously, is it so hard to grasp that publicly trashing a game whose makers have the power to shut us down isn't the brightest idea? Not saying they'd actually do that but honestly.. if you can't control yourself go do it somewhere else. Preferably without the Diaspora badge, grayed out as it may be.

[Unknown Target]

Blanking to keep the C&D monsters away. Yes I was in the wrong, no I'm not deleting the posts to cover that up.

[NGTM-1R]

Since the subtle approach of "let's not trash it before it's out" didn't work..
Seriously, is it so hard to grasp that publicly trashing a game whose makers have the power to shut us down isn't the brightest idea? Not saying they'd actually do that but honestly.. if you can't control yourself go do it somewhere else. Preferably without the Diaspora badge, grayed out as it may be.

Yes, censorship is clearly going to be effective in defending you from the evil corporate world because they give so much of a **** about what you think.

I think at this point it's quite clear if they gave a damn about what anyone here thought they wouldn't be making BSG Online the way it is.

[newman]

I'm not talking about censorship. I'm talking about polite restraint. There's a difference.

[General Battuta]

I'm not talking about censorship. I'm talking about polite restraint. There's a difference.

ahahaha

[Lt.Cannonfodder]

As others have already stated, keep in mind the game is free to play. No one is forced to pay a single cent for it.

[WOLF_Angel]

I light of newman's cautionary note, I would agree with him.  Every game has it's audience.  Just because you don't like the concept does not make it inferior.

I like driving a clutch.  But automatics have their uses as well.  Granted you have less control over the vehicle, but in the area I live (one of the worst traffic areas in the country), having an automatic is much better than a clutch .  Does it make either inferior?  Not hardly.  It is a preference.

If you want to post your opinion to the makers of BGO, why don't you send them an email directly.  But leave mention of this project out of it entirely.  The less attention drawn to this product by the powers that be the better.

I like this thread in general.  However should the bashing continue I would suggest locking it.  If only to protect this project.

[Shade]

Not going to lock a perfectly good thread over something this trivial. We're not threatened, just being a bit careful. And if I had a real problem with any particular post (which I don't), I'd have hashed it out with the poster in PMs. So... keep discussing

[KewlToyZ]

IMHO I can't see what all of the fuss is about. I'm just going to patiently wait to enjoy diaspora.
I enjoy the work & the people here. Diaspora would be the custom chopper compared to a mass produced jap bike in my opinion.
The two games aren't comparable in any way. I couldn't even fathom any purpose in making a comparison.
Keep up the great work folks =)

[Pred the Penguin]

Seems like this gonna trump the Star Wars MMO... but that always seemed kinda lame.

[Lt.Cannonfodder]

New trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WiZLkwVYcc

[FraktuRe]

Haha, the centurion has the same run animation as the pilot.