[Braedan]

Well, i used to play Freespace back in the day, and stopped because... well.. I'm not sure actually.
But i decided a couple days ago (after getting frustrated and bored with crappy new games) to come back to play some QUALITY old games, and Freespace was the first to come to mind.
I had heard about a decent size community still following freespace, but wow, I really didn't expect how large it was going to be! This is bigger than some NEW games.

So, Here i am, back into the fray. I'm Currently downloading/installing the Freespace Open Installer stuff, and i think I'm doing it right, but this place is kinda overwhelming. I have the original FS2 installed, and am getting "Full" with the FSO to get full advantage of all the pretties.

If I'm doing anything wrong, help would be appreciated, though this is mostly a post to say hi, and this looks like a place i could enjoy quite a lot.

[dragonsniper]

It sounds like your doing it right. And welcome! I found FreeSpace just searching the web. One of the best games ever, if I do say so.

[Jeff Vader]

I have the original FS2 installed, and am getting "Full" with the FSO to get full advantage of all the pretties.

If I'm doing anything wrong, help would be appreciated,

Well, if you wanted to really take advantage of all the latest and greatest pretties of FreeSpace, you'd of course follow the instructions behind the "Make your FSO pretty" link in my signature. But it is good to keep in mind that those instructions involve the 3.6.10 Beta MediaVPs that are still, well, Beta and have slight issues. Just using the Installer will get you really far, though, so no need to worry about missing graphical pleasure.

[Rodo]

Also....

Welcome!!! and prepare to never leave this game again mueje... muejejejejej 

[Dark Hunter]

[Braedan]

Heh, thanks.

Good to know i have at least some idea of what i'm doing.

[Retsof]

Once you finish the stock campaign, be sure to play Derelict, Sync, Transcend, and Blue Planet.

[terran_emperor]

don't worry i'm not going to give one of these speeches.

We're here to answer any and all questions that have answers.

Please do not Spam.
Also, please try avoid setting off TrashMan, and getting involved in the many great Snail-Mobius arguments.

Other than that, Have a fun during your stay.

Oh, BTW Karajorma is one of the best guys to ask for any FRED related question.
Just never use "it is just a Game", or any variation of, to settle an argument.  

BTW Retsof. you forgot the FreeSpace Port. < The classic Descent: FreeSpace - The Great War campaign ressurected on the FS2 engine. And we are slowly counting down the days till we get Silent Threat: Reborn.

OH and dont forget Axem's Legendary "Just Another Day" Trilogy

[dragonsniper]

OH and dont forget Axem's Legendary "Just Another Day" Trilogy

Hilarious mod.  

[eliex]

You'll be surprised how much FreeSpace can make you flinch, laugh and really get you into the game. 

[terran_emperor]

Just so you know, when playing JAD2, in one mission something will happen, and i advise you not to move an inch  if you want to live

[Braedan]

looks like i got a lot of catching up to do

[Rodo]

guys you are messing with his brain 

let him be, go enjoy the various campaigns already released (which you will find in the wiki page) and then come back after you have played though... ehhhmm  JAD 

[Androgeos Exeunt]

DEM is just as outrageous. Want a spoiler?

Spoiler:

WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH MY HEAD ANI?

[Jeff Vader]

:beaminhibitor:

One per customer, please. That was also part of the deal.

[eliex]

DEM is just as outrageous.

Sheer persistence over a year is a sure proven method 
 . . . by eliex     

[Androgeos Exeunt]

My favourite line from DEM is still the one I spoilered. Can't imagine Admiral Bosch saying that...

[TrashMan]

Welecome to HLP.

You will now be assimilated into the community. Resistance is futile. Your...erm...oops, wrong text.

Too bad you missed he days of the good ol' welecome speech (check the archives for it)

So enjoy your stay, check out the user-made campaigns and have fun. Freespace has you in it's grasp and it won't let go. It's such a sweet, sweet doom.

[Androgeos Exeunt]

Now I know how it must feel to be greeted by TrashMan in my first twenty posts...

[TrashMan]

Also, please try avoid setting off TrashMan, and getting involved in the many great Snail-Mobius arguments.

 

*glares with the intensity of a thousand suns

You doom shall be slow and painfull


EDIT:
*shines with the intensity of a thousand suns  <- I like thisum better