[pecenipicek]

Well the port is basicly just FS1 missions converted in to FS2. Also briefing anis, and chatter, music and stuff like that work more or less directly in FS2.
But it still isn't the *same* as playing FS1. Personnally I experienced the port as a lame experience. Not to piss on the port crew because the missions are well ported and the story is there. But while playing I couldn't but feel "this isn't FS1, this isn't FS1, this isn't FS1" constantly. Maybe I'm just a nostalgic old geezer, but the port just isn't the same as Conflict: Freespace The Great War.

this man knows what i'm talking about

[neoterran]

I never played the original Freespace 1 so I was more than happy to play it with HTL models, env mapping and upgraded nebulas...

[aldo_14]

I think FS1 is a different experience if, like me, you've played FS2 first.  Not a bad experience, but it is different in feel.

[Colonol Dekker]

I played FS1 demo before FS1 then FS2demo before FS2, Its like playing Half-life when it hit the shelves, then HL2, HL1 has its own feel, HL2 is nice but even with a new shiny engine its still HL1 with new physics at heart

[Goober5000]

which is now cunningly renamed Freespace Conversion.

Actually it's been like that ever since the board was created. I've never particularly felt like changing it though; the current title has a nice ring to it.

But it still isn't the *same* as playing FS1. Personnally I experienced the port as a lame experience. Not to piss on the port crew because the missions are well ported and the story is there. But while playing I couldn't but feel "this isn't FS1, this isn't FS1, this isn't FS1" constantly. Maybe I'm just a nostalgic old geezer, but the port just isn't the same as Conflict: Freespace The Great War.

In many ways I agree.  But the Port has the advantage of opening up lots of engine features from FS2 and FSO that would otherwise go unused.

[pecenipicek]

But it still isn't the *same* as playing FS1. Personnally I experienced the port as a lame experience. Not to piss on the port crew because the missions are well ported and the story is there. But while playing I couldn't but feel "this isn't FS1, this isn't FS1, this isn't FS1" constantly. Maybe I'm just a nostalgic old geezer, but the port just isn't the same as Conflict: Freespace The Great War.

In many ways I agree.  But the Port has the advantage of opening up lots of engine features from FS2 and FSO that would otherwise go unused.

like?

[Colonol Dekker]

umm Cutscenes, and nebular missions to mention two...

[Prophet]

Both of wich are in no way present in FS1, and therefore should have no relevance in port either...

[Colonol Dekker]

FS1 didnt have light maps, should you omit them from the port for that reason too?
Also high res subspace...........



Id like to use the new features in making a a few FS1 era camps, I'm sure a few other people could make useof them too.

[CP5670]

I prefer the genuine FS1 to the Port mainly for the interface differences (although both are certainly worth playing). Those FS1 ship selection animations were incredibly cool and I like some of FS1 interface sounds too.

[Colonol Dekker]

If the Port manages to switch the Bastions main hall overto FS2, I will be a V Happy person. Its the best one EVER !!!!!!!!!

[Prophet]

Sorry CP5670, I thought everyone would figure that out. I shall rephrase...

Both of wich are in no way present in FS1, and therefore should have no relevance in port either... in wheter FS1 campaing is better that ported one.

[CP5670]

eh? I wasn't really replying to your post there, just throwing in a general comment.

[pecenipicek]

it just doesnt have the feel of FS1 with all the fancy stuff, you see?


as for the bastion main hall... well, thats not actually too easy. there is only the 640x480 version existing, and... well, you know how it'll look when stretched to 1024x768. so, unless someone re-does the whole scene, no fish.

i was thinking about it and, apart from the marines stationed at the door, recreating the whole scene shouldnt be that hard anymore...

[Colonol Dekker]

Well, Teh Marines could always be absent until some-one creates a model...
The opening door section can always be implememtned later right?

Heck Im sure one of the uber guys could do a new improved Marine model.

[Goober5000]

You guys, the Bastion and Galatea main hall have been in the Port since March...

[Colonol Dekker]

"goes to DL latest version"

[pecenipicek]

You guys, the Bastion and Galatea main hall have been in the Port since March...

hi-res?


if so, whee


i'm off to download now.

[Solatar]

I love the port. I haven't had normal FS2 installed for a very long time...

Just thought I'd mention that...had to counteract the "original FS1 is better" replies a little.

[Mars]

I really like both the Freespace Port and Freespace 1. Freespace 1 is much darker, and the Shivans are a real terror. In Freespace 2, for some reason they aren't as creepy, but the graphics are much better.