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    Which RTS?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Kilim, May 19, 2006.

  1. Kilim

    Kilim Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    So I am trying to play my older favorite genres in gaming that I ahven't touched in a while.
    My last RTS is WC3 or was it the 1st Rise of Nations?

    Because I am out of the loop, I am ondering what is a good RTS no?
    I was debating btween the Star Wars: Empire at War or the Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends

    Does anyone here that has played both games have any suggestions/comments about which 1 is a better buy?
    Or any other suggestions on a good RTS to get?
     
    Kilim, May 19, 2006
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  2. jaiste

    jaiste Notebook Geek

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    I personally loved Battle for Middle Earth, a cool feature is not levels for heros (they have that too), but levels for units... as a unit kills mroe nemies it gains in level and becomes stronger, so a level 10 Uruk horde will decimate 5 level 1 Soldiers of Gondor....

    Pretty sweet IMO
     
    jaiste, May 20, 2006
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  3. sukjeffrey

    sukjeffrey Notebook Consultant

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    they came out with age of empires 3
    my cousin says its pretty sweet and has awesome graphics!
    why dont you check it out?
     
    sukjeffrey, May 20, 2006
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    Empire at War is a great game but its pretty tough on the graphics card, and the unit AI can be really stupid at times. I still recomend it though.

    I'd also like to make the suggestion of Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War. I love that game. Greatest thing to happen to the RTS genre since StarCraft IMHO.
     
    TwilightVampire, May 20, 2006
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    DOW WA is great but mayhaps one should wait till the new exp. comes out. I would recommend DOW for a base though.
     
    missingtasks, May 20, 2006
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    Says the guy with the space marine avatar :p

    I didnt know a new expansion is coming out. That makes it an even better choice :)
     
    TwilightVampire, May 20, 2006
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    StarWars Empire at War I think was a total dissapointing game. I did however loved the space battles, but they got boring really quick. I haven't played the Rise of Nation game. I agree with jaiste, Battle for Middle Earth I and II are good.
     
    azntiger1000, May 20, 2006
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  8. jaiste

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    I was also going to recommend Dawn of war... it's great if you're a Warhammer 40k nut, but gameplay wise, I'll have to admit I've been bored, and unimpressed by the strategic aspects.

    Battle for Middle Earth I + II are really the best two out for overall experience.
     
    jaiste, May 20, 2006
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    Unless you want to go old school and check out Starcraft again XD
     
    azntiger1000, May 20, 2006
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  10. captainhappypants

    captainhappypants Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have to recommend aoe III the demos perty fun
     
    captainhappypants, May 25, 2006
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  11. stamar

    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    battle for middle earth is the best one
     
    stamar, May 25, 2006
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