X2 - The threat any good?

Warpy · Jul 31, 2004, 04:04 PM

Hello,

Has anyone played X2- The Threat and if so how do you think of it?

~~HawK~~ · Jul 31, 2004, 04:45 PM

Been playing this (of & on) since December last year, best space sim ever..,
but be prepared to do a steap learing curve & long trade run's in the beginning
How you going to makeing your fortune is completely up to you, it really is your life in space, and life can be a drag sometimes but also very rewarding, when you step in your first Battleship.

Advice: do step away from the storyline (you'll be adviced when) to build up your empire and fighter fleet, life is hell out there!! And noone to help you & do use the simulator to learn the tricks
get the 1.4 update from egosoft it makes your life in space even worse

Greets HawK: Ace 2nd Class & Trade Mogul

~~HawK~~ · Aug 1, 2004, 08:35 PM

Oh and here is my newest Ship, a well known NCC 1701

Warpy · Aug 2, 2004, 09:18 AM

Nice......... the graphics are truely amazing.... how does it run on your rig?

~~HawK~~ · Aug 2, 2004, 08:59 PM

In-game Bmark says I do 60 fps, in 1280x960x32 2xAA + bumpmapping on, wich is enough
only in big fights with lots of (big) ships it does slows down alot, but still is playable

The Enterprise is a Mod, lots of scripts available, look in Ego soft's forum

nuG · Aug 2, 2004, 10:33 PM

I couldnt figure out how to play it

anyway, the graphics were good but i just didnt feel like spending a while trying to learn it, and i had just bought farcry. So farcry doesnt really have a learning curve.......more like if something moves then shoot in that direction. works pretty well

~~HawK~~ · Aug 3, 2004, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nuG
I couldnt figure out how to play it anyway, the graphics were good but i just didnt feel like spending a while trying to learn it, and i had just bought farcry. So farcry doesnt really have a learning curve.......more like if something moves then shoot in that direction. works pretty well

Yeah, it is not for everyone.. in X2 one has to use his brain

I played FC also; great graphics..
...but it never was able to drag me in the game like CoD or even HL did

Warpy · Aug 8, 2004, 03:09 PM

Ok, I just installed it and I am gonna sit down and read the manual, this game looks like it may take a while to complete?

~~HawK~~ · Aug 8, 2004, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Funky Monkey
this game looks like it may take a while to complete?

It is an open end game and thus as long as you want it to be, although there is a story/plot, after that it is up to you how you go on
if you want tips or have question just PM me

or go to Egosoft's forum where you'll find the most tips, scripts or mod's,
I still try to survive and make a livin in the massive warmod.
but finish the normal game first, or get your #ss on a platter every 5 min's ..you have learn to crawl before you can walk

Nacht · Aug 8, 2004, 10:38 PM

this game looks interesting, its just like a space sim? you live, trade, battle etc? and this is single player correct? not anything like that crap-hole earth and beyond?

~~HawK~~ · Aug 10, 2004, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nacht

this game looks interesting, its just like a space sim? you live, trade, battle etc? and this is single player correct? not anything like that crap-hole earth and beyond?

Correct..all the way, for me the best space sim since Elite

Warpy · Aug 10, 2004, 10:04 AM

Well, i am goiong to spend tomorrow on the game...... if i have any questions I will PM u hawk!

~~HawK~~ · Aug 10, 2004, 10:59 AM

A few tips to start with:
Start: difficulty :choose easy (game isn't harder on higher levels, only your starting ship will have lesser equipment)

Docking at stations: manual: fly to station when distance = <3km press "c" to ask docking permission, wait for green lights, fly in docking port (watch your speed, look @ the green dot on your speed indicator)
easy way = press "." for sector map, find the station you need (scroll until its highlighted) press "t", press "esc", press "u" e voila it does it all by itself

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My way: point when in space to station, target the station, press "t" & press "u"
after dockin press "esc" to get to the station menu (you can after docking fly manual to the dock place, sometimes there are some goodies flyijng around)

First mission: simple just deliver some goods, if you got lost your way check your mission objetive (press return in space).
usefull: press "H" for help on KB key's.

Warpy · Aug 10, 2004, 11:17 AM

Thanks for all the info... do you recommend doing any of the simulations, or should I just get straight into the game?

~~HawK~~ · Aug 10, 2004, 03:34 PM

The simulation will learn you the basics, like how to persuade the Captain of a mammouth (big transportship) to dock at the Shipyard, and buy and placing bought factorys, but you can alway just jump in the deep, and later try the simulation when needed

Warpy · Aug 11, 2004, 08:11 PM

How do you sell an item ,i tried everything, then managed to see the cpu parts but cant remember what button i pressed!

Also, are there ways of making space travel quicker and the HUD or cockpit view - well i wanted to disable it. Would that be possible, so i have more view from cockpit.

Jul 31, 2004, 04:04 PM	#1
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	X2 - The threat any good? Hello, Has anyone played X2- The Threat and if so how do you think of it? __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

Aug 2, 2004, 09:18 AM	Thread Starter #4
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	Nice......... the graphics are truely amazing.... how does it run on your rig? __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

Aug 2, 2004, 10:33 PM	#6
nuG is having a sexy party Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,779 Rep Power: 0	I couldnt figure out how to play it anyway, the graphics were good but i just didnt feel like spending a while trying to learn it, and i had just bought farcry. So farcry doesnt really have a learning curve.......more like if something moves then shoot in that direction. works pretty well __________________ [COLOR=Black][/COLOR]

Aug 8, 2004, 03:09 PM	Thread Starter #8
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	Ok, I just installed it and I am gonna sit down and read the manual, this game looks like it may take a while to complete? __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

Aug 10, 2004, 10:04 AM	Thread Starter #12
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	Well, i am goiong to spend tomorrow on the game...... if i have any questions I will PM u hawk! __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

Jul 31, 2004, 04:45 PM	#2
~~HawK~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,092 Rep Power: 0	Been playing this (of & on) since December last year, best space sim ever.., but be prepared to do a steap learing curve & long trade run's in the beginning How you going to makeing your fortune is completely up to you, it really is your life in space, and life can be a drag sometimes but also very rewarding, when you step in your first Battleship. Advice: do step away from the storyline (you'll be adviced when) to build up your empire and fighter fleet, life is hell out there!! And noone to help you & do use the simulator to learn the tricks get the 1.4 update from egosoft it makes your life in space even worse Greets HawK: Ace 2nd Class & Trade Mogul

Aug 1, 2004, 08:35 PM	#3
~~HawK~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,092 Rep Power: 0	Oh and here is my newest Ship, a well known NCC 1701

Aug 2, 2004, 08:59 PM	#5
~~HawK~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,092 Rep Power: 0	In-game Bmark says I do 60 fps, in 1280x960x32 2xAA + bumpmapping on, wich is enough only in big fights with lots of (big) ships it does slows down alot, but still is playable The Enterprise is a Mod, lots of scripts available, look in Ego soft's forum

Aug 8, 2004, 10:38 PM	#10
Nacht ein Krieger Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clemson Uni Posts: 3,127 Rep Power: 0	this game looks interesting, its just like a space sim? you live, trade, battle etc? and this is single player correct? not anything like that crap-hole earth and beyond?

Aug 10, 2004, 10:59 AM	#13
~~HawK~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,092 Rep Power: 0	A few tips to start with: Start: difficulty :choose easy (game isn't harder on higher levels, only your starting ship will have lesser equipment) Docking at stations: manual: fly to station when distance = <3km press "c" to ask docking permission, wait for green lights, fly in docking port (watch your speed, look @ the green dot on your speed indicator) easy way = press "." for sector map, find the station you need (scroll until its highlighted) press "t", press "esc", press "u" e voila it does it all by itself . My way: point when in space to station, target the station, press "t" & press "u" after dockin press "esc" to get to the station menu (you can after docking fly manual to the dock place, sometimes there are some goodies flyijng around) First mission: simple just deliver some goods, if you got lost your way check your mission objetive (press return in space). usefull: press "H" for help on KB key's.

Aug 10, 2004, 11:17 AM	Thread Starter #14
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for all the info... do you recommend doing any of the simulations, or should I just get straight into the game? __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

Aug 10, 2004, 03:34 PM	#15
~~HawK~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,092 Rep Power: 0	The simulation will learn you the basics, like how to persuade the Captain of a mammouth (big transportship) to dock at the Shipyard, and buy and placing bought factorys, but you can alway just jump in the deep, and later try the simulation when needed

Aug 11, 2004, 08:11 PM	Thread Starter #16
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	How do you sell an item ,i tried everything, then managed to see the cpu parts but cant remember what button i pressed! Also, are there ways of making space travel quicker and the HUD or cockpit view - well i wanted to disable it. Would that be possible, so i have more view from cockpit. __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."