[sgtbeil]

In your opinion, which FreeSpace is better? FreeSpace 1? Or FreeSpace 2? And be sure to tell me why. Personally, I prefer FreeSpace 1 because the storyline is much more intense and indepth. Kinda just draws you in with a sense of emergency and danger (Bad words to choose. I had a couple better ones but i forgot them... Oops  )

[The E]

Preemptive note for all the veterans: The very second this derails into an argument over writing, or someone tells someone else that his opinion is quite obviously invalid, this thread is closed. This is your first and only warning.

That being said, I vastly prefer FS2. Because it's got the better story IMHO, and Snipes.

[General Battuta]

I LOVE THESE THREADS

[Scotty]

FS2.  Snipes, and aspect-seeking missiles that are actually worth using.

Yes, we know you love these threads.  Now be a good little forumite and listen to The E.

[Spoon]

I LOVE THESE THREADS

 

[General Battuta]

For me I think the definitive article of FreeSpace canon is the FS2 demo. It really set the tone of the setting for me.

[sgtbeil]

Preemptive note for all the veterans: The very second this derails into an argument over writing, or someone tells someone else that his opinion is quite obviously invalid, this thread is closed. This is your first and only warning.

That being said, I vastly prefer FS2. Because it's got the better story IMHO, and Snipes.

Yeah, I've heard a lot about people liking Snipes. But I was just curious to know what everyone preferred. It's almost like a survey or debate if you wish.

[Scourge of Ages]

I will need to vote for FS2. Everything just seemed so much deadlier and more mysterious.
You have beams, flak, better and faster blobs and fighter weapons, bigger bombs, heavier and quicker fighters. All these things make every battle a struggle to survive, and makes every bomber a threat, and every approach to a cap ship or fighter group a tactical decision. In FS1, cap ships were more props then threats - just a bunch of weak blobs that you need to protect sometimes.

Then you get the story: "What is Bosch doing?" "Should I be concerned that the Iceni seems to keep escaping?" "Ooh, what's through this weird gate thing?" "Oh **** Shivans." "What are the Shivans doing?" "Oh **** a Sathanas." "Yay, Sathanas is dead, good job all." "Oh sweet ****ing **** more Sathanas!" "What are they doing?" "Oh, that's what they're doing. FLEEEEEE!" All very mysterious and emotional.

[Snail]

NOT THIS AGAIN

[Galemp]

Why is this not a poll?

[The E]

It is now.

[Aardwolf]

I demand an "I am so sick of these polls" option.

[The E]

Done.

[Aardwolf]

Yay. I voted for "Debates like these are stupid"

[Shivan Hunter]

FS1, definitely. The FS1 Intro cutscene really sets the atmosphere for all FSness with its epic awesomeness (especially the excellent voice acting).





...aside from that, I think there's no need to choose a favorite. I still have original FS1 installed, and I still play it at times. Sure, the Port has epic FSOness, but if it's not FS1 it's not FS1

[Sushi]

FS1 for story.
FS2 for execution.

Although both have been surpassed in overall quality by community content.

[Snail]

Although both have been surpassed in overall quality by community content.

THIS IS THE ANSWER

[Rodo]

These threads are good, they give you the opportunity to vote differently!

thus giving the community proof of your inconsistencies

[NGTM-1R]

Preemptive note for all the veterans: The very second this derails into an argument over writing,

Preemptive note to moderation: stating you cannot argue the key point in a storytelling medium is stupid.

[Scotty]

Indeed.  HOWEVER, that particular point leads to very little constructive argument and a lot of heated discussion that no one ever changes their opinions based on.  Therefore, it serves no purpose to this thread.