Traveller-esque Computer Games
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I run a very tiny Corporation on EVE Online.
It used to have 40 members (8 months ago in January), but they all jumped ship and resigned to go fight wars for another corporation in the most conflict-ridden areas of hostile (0.0 Security rating) Space.
The game has a Traveller feel, especially in the Trading aspect, and that fact that missiles figure prominently in space combat, but the game also has shields and guns, so it's kind of Trek, kind of Traveller, Kind of Star Wars, but more hard-style like Traveller.
The graphics are great, but sadly, not a lot of roleplay, bu you can chat to other pilots in a text message box, or via in-game email. Nor can you "Go down to a planet". They have reapir docks you can dock at, and nice sci fi techno / electronia music that plays while you are flying / mining.
I do trade runs, and asteroid mining, sometimes a little light pirate / bounty hunting. I play perhaps 2 or 3 hours a night, in the middle of the night.
Also, I loved Elite, back in the day. Very much like Traveller. And of course the Paragon Software MegaTraveller games serve great as MT Character generators, send them to a .txt file, and print them out, right there. Very nice.
I often wish Paragon was still around. I used to live a short distance from Greensburg, PA.
Ah, the memories.
It used to have 40 members (8 months ago in January), but they all jumped ship and resigned to go fight wars for another corporation in the most conflict-ridden areas of hostile (0.0 Security rating) Space.
The game has a Traveller feel, especially in the Trading aspect, and that fact that missiles figure prominently in space combat, but the game also has shields and guns, so it's kind of Trek, kind of Traveller, Kind of Star Wars, but more hard-style like Traveller.
The graphics are great, but sadly, not a lot of roleplay, bu you can chat to other pilots in a text message box, or via in-game email. Nor can you "Go down to a planet". They have reapir docks you can dock at, and nice sci fi techno / electronia music that plays while you are flying / mining.
I do trade runs, and asteroid mining, sometimes a little light pirate / bounty hunting. I play perhaps 2 or 3 hours a night, in the middle of the night.
Also, I loved Elite, back in the day. Very much like Traveller. And of course the Paragon Software MegaTraveller games serve great as MT Character generators, send them to a .txt file, and print them out, right there. Very nice.
I often wish Paragon was still around. I used to live a short distance from Greensburg, PA.
Ah, the memories.
I run a very tiny Corporation on EVE Online.
It used to have 40 members (8 months ago in January), but they all jumped ship and resigned to go fight wars for another corporation in the most conflict-ridden areas of hostile (0.0 Security rating) Space.
The game has a Traveller feel, especially in the Trading aspect, and that fact that missiles figure prominently in space combat, but the game also has shields and guns, so it's kind of Trek, kind of Traveller, Kind of Star Wars, but more hard-style like Traveller.
The graphics are great, but sadly, not a lot of roleplay, bu you can chat to other pilots in a text message box, or via in-game email. Nor can you "Go down to a planet". They have reapir docks you can dock at, and nice sci fi techno / electronia music that plays while you are flying / mining.
I do trade runs, and asteroid mining, sometimes a little light pirate / bounty hunting. I play perhaps 2 or 3 hours a night, in the middle of the night.
Also, I loved Elite, back in the day. Very much like Traveller. And of course the Paragon Software MegaTraveller games serve great as MT Character generators, send them to a .txt file, and print them out, right there. Very nice.
I often wish Paragon was still around. I used to live a short distance from Greensburg, PA.
Ah, the memories.
It used to have 40 members (8 months ago in January), but they all jumped ship and resigned to go fight wars for another corporation in the most conflict-ridden areas of hostile (0.0 Security rating) Space.
The game has a Traveller feel, especially in the Trading aspect, and that fact that missiles figure prominently in space combat, but the game also has shields and guns, so it's kind of Trek, kind of Traveller, Kind of Star Wars, but more hard-style like Traveller.
The graphics are great, but sadly, not a lot of roleplay, bu you can chat to other pilots in a text message box, or via in-game email. Nor can you "Go down to a planet". They have reapir docks you can dock at, and nice sci fi techno / electronia music that plays while you are flying / mining.
I do trade runs, and asteroid mining, sometimes a little light pirate / bounty hunting. I play perhaps 2 or 3 hours a night, in the middle of the night.
Also, I loved Elite, back in the day. Very much like Traveller. And of course the Paragon Software MegaTraveller games serve great as MT Character generators, send them to a .txt file, and print them out, right there. Very nice.
I often wish Paragon was still around. I used to live a short distance from Greensburg, PA.
Ah, the memories.
Supplement Four
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Well, it's not quite "Traveller", but if you want to play a damn fine RPG for the computer (maybe one of the best SciFi RPGs ever made for the computer), I heartedly recommend the STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC games.
These two games are simply, in a word, fantastic. Great story. Great Space Opera (that capatured that special flavor of "Star Wars" space opera). Excellent voice acting. Incredible game play.
All of the characters (not just the main PC) have character. There were points in the game where I laughed my arse off. And there were times when I couldn't believe how attached I had gotten to some of the characters (not unlike one sometimes gets to his characters in a good face-to-face rpg).
The games use the d20 system. They're pretty much straight-up role playing. They're about as close to face-to-face rpg'ing as you can get without sitting across from someone at a table (or on the otherside of the computer screen).
You can play your character to the light side, or the dark side, of the force. You have an effect on the ending of the story.
And, the story is the highlight of this series. This is a great Star Wars story--no kiddin'. The writers did a superb job on this game.
I like to tweak the contrast up on my computer, then turn the brightness somewhat down, capturing a real moody feel.
Good stuff.
You can get either game for $19.99. Definitely, definitely, definitely play the first game first...then move into the second game (it will be like setting off on a second campaign).
Oh, and you'll definitely get your money's worth. The first game took me 114 hours to complete (every time you save, the length of time you've played the game is displayed). That works out to about 17 cents an hour.
Definitely download all the patches for the first game too--there's some graphics upgrades that make game I look incredible (unfortunately, Game II, although has an incredible story as well, doesn't have the graphical upgrade that Game I did...so this is a rare case where the first game looks so much better than the second game.).
But, believe me, Game II is worth playing as well. It's darker than Game I (kinda like Empire was "darker" than A New Hope).
Both these games get my highest recommendation.
If you're in the mood for Star Wars, you can't go wrong with them.
You'll look up at the clock and wonder why you haven't gone to bed.
These two games are simply, in a word, fantastic. Great story. Great Space Opera (that capatured that special flavor of "Star Wars" space opera). Excellent voice acting. Incredible game play.
All of the characters (not just the main PC) have character. There were points in the game where I laughed my arse off. And there were times when I couldn't believe how attached I had gotten to some of the characters (not unlike one sometimes gets to his characters in a good face-to-face rpg).
The games use the d20 system. They're pretty much straight-up role playing. They're about as close to face-to-face rpg'ing as you can get without sitting across from someone at a table (or on the otherside of the computer screen).
You can play your character to the light side, or the dark side, of the force. You have an effect on the ending of the story.
And, the story is the highlight of this series. This is a great Star Wars story--no kiddin'. The writers did a superb job on this game.
I like to tweak the contrast up on my computer, then turn the brightness somewhat down, capturing a real moody feel.
Good stuff.
You can get either game for $19.99. Definitely, definitely, definitely play the first game first...then move into the second game (it will be like setting off on a second campaign).
Oh, and you'll definitely get your money's worth. The first game took me 114 hours to complete (every time you save, the length of time you've played the game is displayed). That works out to about 17 cents an hour.
Definitely download all the patches for the first game too--there's some graphics upgrades that make game I look incredible (unfortunately, Game II, although has an incredible story as well, doesn't have the graphical upgrade that Game I did...so this is a rare case where the first game looks so much better than the second game.).
But, believe me, Game II is worth playing as well. It's darker than Game I (kinda like Empire was "darker" than A New Hope).
Both these games get my highest recommendation.
If you're in the mood for Star Wars, you can't go wrong with them.
You'll look up at the clock and wonder why you haven't gone to bed.
Supplement Four
SOC-14 5K
Well, it's not quite "Traveller", but if you want to play a damn fine RPG for the computer (maybe one of the best SciFi RPGs ever made for the computer), I heartedly recommend the STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC games.
These two games are simply, in a word, fantastic. Great story. Great Space Opera (that capatured that special flavor of "Star Wars" space opera). Excellent voice acting. Incredible game play.
All of the characters (not just the main PC) have character. There were points in the game where I laughed my arse off. And there were times when I couldn't believe how attached I had gotten to some of the characters (not unlike one sometimes gets to his characters in a good face-to-face rpg).
The games use the d20 system. They're pretty much straight-up role playing. They're about as close to face-to-face rpg'ing as you can get without sitting across from someone at a table (or on the otherside of the computer screen).
You can play your character to the light side, or the dark side, of the force. You have an effect on the ending of the story.
And, the story is the highlight of this series. This is a great Star Wars story--no kiddin'. The writers did a superb job on this game.
I like to tweak the contrast up on my computer, then turn the brightness somewhat down, capturing a real moody feel.
Good stuff.
You can get either game for $19.99. Definitely, definitely, definitely play the first game first...then move into the second game (it will be like setting off on a second campaign).
Oh, and you'll definitely get your money's worth. The first game took me 114 hours to complete (every time you save, the length of time you've played the game is displayed). That works out to about 17 cents an hour.
Definitely download all the patches for the first game too--there's some graphics upgrades that make game I look incredible (unfortunately, Game II, although has an incredible story as well, doesn't have the graphical upgrade that Game I did...so this is a rare case where the first game looks so much better than the second game.).
But, believe me, Game II is worth playing as well. It's darker than Game I (kinda like Empire was "darker" than A New Hope).
Both these games get my highest recommendation.
If you're in the mood for Star Wars, you can't go wrong with them.
You'll look up at the clock and wonder why you haven't gone to bed.
These two games are simply, in a word, fantastic. Great story. Great Space Opera (that capatured that special flavor of "Star Wars" space opera). Excellent voice acting. Incredible game play.
All of the characters (not just the main PC) have character. There were points in the game where I laughed my arse off. And there were times when I couldn't believe how attached I had gotten to some of the characters (not unlike one sometimes gets to his characters in a good face-to-face rpg).
The games use the d20 system. They're pretty much straight-up role playing. They're about as close to face-to-face rpg'ing as you can get without sitting across from someone at a table (or on the otherside of the computer screen).
You can play your character to the light side, or the dark side, of the force. You have an effect on the ending of the story.
And, the story is the highlight of this series. This is a great Star Wars story--no kiddin'. The writers did a superb job on this game.
I like to tweak the contrast up on my computer, then turn the brightness somewhat down, capturing a real moody feel.
Good stuff.
You can get either game for $19.99. Definitely, definitely, definitely play the first game first...then move into the second game (it will be like setting off on a second campaign).
Oh, and you'll definitely get your money's worth. The first game took me 114 hours to complete (every time you save, the length of time you've played the game is displayed). That works out to about 17 cents an hour.
Definitely download all the patches for the first game too--there's some graphics upgrades that make game I look incredible (unfortunately, Game II, although has an incredible story as well, doesn't have the graphical upgrade that Game I did...so this is a rare case where the first game looks so much better than the second game.).
But, believe me, Game II is worth playing as well. It's darker than Game I (kinda like Empire was "darker" than A New Hope).
Both these games get my highest recommendation.
If you're in the mood for Star Wars, you can't go wrong with them.
You'll look up at the clock and wonder why you haven't gone to bed.
Supplement Four
SOC-14 5K
OK, got another one for ya...
I just picked this up for PC. $19.99. FANTASTIC game, if your machine will run it.
STARSHIP TROOPERS
I'm talking: CHAOS! CARNAGE! INCREDIBLE!
I'm so impressed with this game (and I scratch my head at some of the reviews--I read them when the game first came out, and many reviews dogged the crap out of this game. I don't see it. This is a fantastic first person shooter.).
Hoards of bugs. HOARDS!
This really is no game at all--it's more akin to a Hollywood-movie-style theme ride.
Great game. Leaves me breathless.
I just picked this up for PC. $19.99. FANTASTIC game, if your machine will run it.
STARSHIP TROOPERS
I'm talking: CHAOS! CARNAGE! INCREDIBLE!
I'm so impressed with this game (and I scratch my head at some of the reviews--I read them when the game first came out, and many reviews dogged the crap out of this game. I don't see it. This is a fantastic first person shooter.).
Hoards of bugs. HOARDS!
This really is no game at all--it's more akin to a Hollywood-movie-style theme ride.
Great game. Leaves me breathless.
Supplement Four
SOC-14 5K
OK, got another one for ya...
I just picked this up for PC. $19.99. FANTASTIC game, if your machine will run it.
STARSHIP TROOPERS
I'm talking: CHAOS! CARNAGE! INCREDIBLE!
I'm so impressed with this game (and I scratch my head at some of the reviews--I read them when the game first came out, and many reviews dogged the crap out of this game. I don't see it. This is a fantastic first person shooter.).
Hoards of bugs. HOARDS!
This really is no game at all--it's more akin to a Hollywood-movie-style theme ride.
Great game. Leaves me breathless.
I just picked this up for PC. $19.99. FANTASTIC game, if your machine will run it.
STARSHIP TROOPERS
I'm talking: CHAOS! CARNAGE! INCREDIBLE!
I'm so impressed with this game (and I scratch my head at some of the reviews--I read them when the game first came out, and many reviews dogged the crap out of this game. I don't see it. This is a fantastic first person shooter.).
Hoards of bugs. HOARDS!
This really is no game at all--it's more akin to a Hollywood-movie-style theme ride.
Great game. Leaves me breathless.
Well, this game is for the X-Box 360, but it sure feels like Traveller to me. It's called Mass Effect
Here's the link:
http://masseffect.bioware.com/
I've seen some in-game clips and it looks fantastic. The designs are very Syd Mead inspired, and the graphics are definitely high-end. I can only cross my fingers and hope this gem comes out for the PC a few months later. It's defenitely an argument over getting an X-Box 360 just for this game! Think "Knights of the Old Republic" without the Jedi/Force.
Here's the link:
http://masseffect.bioware.com/
I've seen some in-game clips and it looks fantastic. The designs are very Syd Mead inspired, and the graphics are definitely high-end. I can only cross my fingers and hope this gem comes out for the PC a few months later. It's defenitely an argument over getting an X-Box 360 just for this game! Think "Knights of the Old Republic" without the Jedi/Force.
Well, this game is for the X-Box 360, but it sure feels like Traveller to me. It's called Mass Effect
Here's the link:
http://masseffect.bioware.com/
I've seen some in-game clips and it looks fantastic. The designs are very Syd Mead inspired, and the graphics are definitely high-end. I can only cross my fingers and hope this gem comes out for the PC a few months later. It's defenitely an argument over getting an X-Box 360 just for this game! Think "Knights of the Old Republic" without the Jedi/Force.
Here's the link:
http://masseffect.bioware.com/
I've seen some in-game clips and it looks fantastic. The designs are very Syd Mead inspired, and the graphics are definitely high-end. I can only cross my fingers and hope this gem comes out for the PC a few months later. It's defenitely an argument over getting an X-Box 360 just for this game! Think "Knights of the Old Republic" without the Jedi/Force.
Yep, looking forward to Mass Effect.
Bioware have an excellent track record with Baldur's Gate and KOTOR, and now, thankfully, they've ditched the D20 mechanic in favour of their own stuff.
Pity there's no in ship gameplay in this first installment. Maybe that's something they'll add with part 2...
Bioware have an excellent track record with Baldur's Gate and KOTOR, and now, thankfully, they've ditched the D20 mechanic in favour of their own stuff.
Pity there's no in ship gameplay in this first installment. Maybe that's something they'll add with part 2...
Yep, looking forward to Mass Effect.
Bioware have an excellent track record with Baldur's Gate and KOTOR, and now, thankfully, they've ditched the D20 mechanic in favour of their own stuff.
Pity there's no in ship gameplay in this first installment. Maybe that's something they'll add with part 2...
Bioware have an excellent track record with Baldur's Gate and KOTOR, and now, thankfully, they've ditched the D20 mechanic in favour of their own stuff.
Pity there's no in ship gameplay in this first installment. Maybe that's something they'll add with part 2...
Supplement Four
SOC-14 5K
Too bad it won't be on PC....
Supplement Four
SOC-14 5K
Too bad it won't be on PC....
A few more Travelleresque computer games:
1) Nomad/Project Nomad, not very hard-scifi, but fun, imaginative and a great source for trade-good ideas. A space trading/combat/adventure game which is quite open-ended and quite easy to get addicted to.
2) Planet's Edge; another space exploration game with ground adventure/rpg parts as well as space combat. Somewhat similar to the MegaTraveller computer game, but with more varied ground locations and, ofcourse, not set in the Traveller universe. Quite buggy on modern computers, though.
3) 7 Days a Skeptic - a horror adventure game set on a small starship (think Donosev or Subsidized Liner).
4) Orbiter. A hard-science, real-world space simulator, including the varios TL7-TL8 (RL) spacecraft and real physics (with a few flaws, but no one is perfect).
5) Babylon 5: I've Found Her. A fan made (but full-sized) Babylon 5 space combat simulator.
1) Nomad/Project Nomad, not very hard-scifi, but fun, imaginative and a great source for trade-good ideas. A space trading/combat/adventure game which is quite open-ended and quite easy to get addicted to.
2) Planet's Edge; another space exploration game with ground adventure/rpg parts as well as space combat. Somewhat similar to the MegaTraveller computer game, but with more varied ground locations and, ofcourse, not set in the Traveller universe. Quite buggy on modern computers, though.
3) 7 Days a Skeptic - a horror adventure game set on a small starship (think Donosev or Subsidized Liner).
4) Orbiter. A hard-science, real-world space simulator, including the varios TL7-TL8 (RL) spacecraft and real physics (with a few flaws, but no one is perfect).
5) Babylon 5: I've Found Her. A fan made (but full-sized) Babylon 5 space combat simulator.
A few more Travelleresque computer games:
1) Nomad/Project Nomad, not very hard-scifi, but fun, imaginative and a great source for trade-good ideas. A space trading/combat/adventure game which is quite open-ended and quite easy to get addicted to.
2) Planet's Edge; another space exploration game with ground adventure/rpg parts as well as space combat. Somewhat similar to the MegaTraveller computer game, but with more varied ground locations and, ofcourse, not set in the Traveller universe. Quite buggy on modern computers, though.
3) 7 Days a Skeptic - a horror adventure game set on a small starship (think Donosev or Subsidized Liner).
4) Orbiter. A hard-science, real-world space simulator, including the varios TL7-TL8 (RL) spacecraft and real physics (with a few flaws, but no one is perfect).
5) Babylon 5: I've Found Her. A fan made (but full-sized) Babylon 5 space combat simulator.
1) Nomad/Project Nomad, not very hard-scifi, but fun, imaginative and a great source for trade-good ideas. A space trading/combat/adventure game which is quite open-ended and quite easy to get addicted to.
2) Planet's Edge; another space exploration game with ground adventure/rpg parts as well as space combat. Somewhat similar to the MegaTraveller computer game, but with more varied ground locations and, ofcourse, not set in the Traveller universe. Quite buggy on modern computers, though.
3) 7 Days a Skeptic - a horror adventure game set on a small starship (think Donosev or Subsidized Liner).
4) Orbiter. A hard-science, real-world space simulator, including the varios TL7-TL8 (RL) spacecraft and real physics (with a few flaws, but no one is perfect).
5) Babylon 5: I've Found Her. A fan made (but full-sized) Babylon 5 space combat simulator.
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