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Title: Space Empires IV - FreeSpace MODs?
Post by: Zarathud on September 14, 2002, 02:08:56 pm

Has anyone come across a Space Empires IV race set for the Terrans, Vasudans or the Shivans?  Or, even better, a scenario for Space Empires that has the GTVA and Shivans?

Title: Space Empires IV - FreeSpace MODs?
Post by: Nico on September 14, 2002, 02:13:19 pm

space empire?

Title: IS that the sequel to III?
Post by: Star Dragon on September 14, 2002, 03:24:06 pm

I tried downloading SEIII years ago from cnet ot twocows and it didn't worl LOL

Title: Space Empires IV - FreeSpace MODs?
Post by: aldo_14 on September 14, 2002, 03:49:11 pm

Good god, Zarathud....that's a blast from the past.

em...sorry.

Like Venom said - what's Space Empires?

Title: Space Empires IV - FreeSpace MODs?
Post by: CP5670 on September 14, 2002, 08:18:31 pm

I haven't played SE4 but SE3 is still one of my favorite games. For those who have not played either one, they are basically like the famous Mastern of Orion but more modern and with a lot more details.

I have always loved these "4X" games... ;)

Title: Space Empires IV - FreeSpace MODs?
Post by: Zarathud on September 16, 2002, 02:42:05 am

Space Empires IV is more along the lines of a Space 4X Wargame than anything else.   I got tired of waiting for Masters of Orion III and decided to pick up this little independent publisher's gem.   The publisher's website (http://www.shrapnelgames.com/malfador/SEIVGold/) can give you more details, but I'll say that SEIV
is insanely complex and customizable.   SEIV is frustrating at times (especially at the start), but you can tell the game has incredible depth.   I'm on my fifth "starter" game because I keep finding better ways to expand/optimize the beginning game.  My latest snafu, I think I created a GVD Typhon that didn't have enough storage space for more than 1.5 waves of fighters (30 fighters), so I had to tweak the design to allow more cargo and a few less fighter bays.  Of course, by the time I realized this I already had 5 Typhons in development. :(

One idea that floated around here sometime long, long ago was tactical and strategic MODs for other games to expand the FreeSpace Universe.  For example, there's a Homeworld MOD based on FreeSpace.  Space Empires IV (Gold) would be strategic on a grand scale.

I've found a Vasudan "Empire" set which isn't complete.  It's better than I expected, but needs a little work to polish off the rough edges (and to fix several inaccuracies).  I'll post the results here if I find two things (a) a FAQ that will show me how to finish it and (b) the time to actually do the MOD work.

Title: Space Empires IV - FreeSpace MODs?
Post by: Nico on September 16, 2002, 02:47:33 am

no fancy beams or 3d effects? well it might be cool :yes:
pb is it will probably never be sold in France, and I don't feel much like byuing videogames online :(