A game Dominion players(and modders) might enjoy

Omnirizon · #1 February 10th, 2008, 11:26 PM

before I mention the game...

is it OK to mention another game in these forums?

it is one that I think would appeal to the tastes and sensibilities of Dom players. It is indie, still in beta, and has a HUGE modding community (as much if not more than here).

So, is it ok?
For what its worth, i'm sure Dom3 would come up in their forums, leading to increased attention for both titles. Plus I'd really love to see some Dom3 flavour mods on this game; and I haven't the time or the expertise to do it. (my true intentions are out

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Velusion · #2 February 10th, 2008, 11:56 PM

Jeez ... now you got me all curious...

Yes it's ok... I've seen other games talked about around here.

Omnirizon · #3 February 11th, 2008, 12:21 AM

Mount & Blade

It is a medieval historical simulation. It is free-form and non-linear. Setting is a land of warring kingdoms. You are an adventurer, you can quest around by yourself, or ally with a kingdom, hire a band of men, equip them, there's horses, bows, swords, mercenaries, HUGE battles, and all the trappings of historically inspired fictional medieval setting. It is addictive as hell. From what I understand, it too is simply a duo (husband and wife) designing the whole thing. A great thing to play while waiting for the next turn file in the mail.

Lots of mods exist to add to the game, some adding fantasy races and magic, others adding new worlds, new states, storylines, and wars. Some adding tweaked mechanics, or new weapons, mercenaries. It would be great to see a mod add a Dom3 inspired world of warring kingdoms and races. For the immortality... there is already a mod where the goal of the game is to become a god.

The game is still beta, but is released and for sale. google Mount & Blade and check it out.

Endoperez · #4 February 11th, 2008, 12:28 AM

Actually, I thought you'd bring up Dwarf Fortress.

Any way, I bought Mount & Blade it a long while ago. It's fun for a while, but there isn't any incentive besides fighting as of yet, and I got bored of too much of it. I haven't played it for several versions now, though.

Also, it is a medieval FPS done right, not a strategy game. It's got some really innovative ideas, like horse archery, which is awesome. Horses, lances etc in general are very well done, and melee is way above common fare even though I personally don't think it's quite up to the same level.

M&B forums used to organize few Dominions games, and some of the long-timers came here from over there.

Dedas · #5 February 11th, 2008, 02:59 AM

M&B is ok, but as Endoperez says it gets boring after a while.
Dwarf Fortress on the other hand... well, need I say more?

Omnirizon · #6 February 11th, 2008, 02:59 AM

something about charging groups of bandits, trampling them with my horse, or galloping by and smashing their heads with a warhammer. Taking them prisoner and selling them into slavery...

Just doesn't get old.

And the horse archery is top notch. The feeling when you stick that arrow in the guy while your both charging, and he falls of his horse and gets dragged along a bit.

I don't know what kind of changes they've made since you quit, but there is plenty to do for me. The environment is active, you can see towns being raided by one nation, jump in and help out or try and defend (if you dare attack 100+ man raiding parties.)

Strategy surely isn't what the game is all about, but you do have strategical effect on the environment with your actions; and I think some Mods put a little more focus on taking part in strategical movements.

Omnirizon · #7 February 11th, 2008, 03:18 AM

Dwarf Fortress...

Brings back memories of playing urogue at my buddy's dad's computer when I was just a pup, or nethack even; but with an ASCII simcity aspect... and more.

I'll have to check it out.

Omnirizon · #8 February 11th, 2008, 04:39 AM

Ah!!!

Tarn Adams made DF.
I used to play Liberal Crime Squad, also by Adams.

Dedas · #9 February 11th, 2008, 05:28 AM

He he, Dwarf Fortress is the most awesome game on the net in my opinion. Somehow it reaches out and touches the very core of my gaming soul in a way that not many games have done before. X-Com 1&2 and Civ1&2 comes to mind. So in my opinion it is truly "beyond quality".

The weird thing is that it is totally free and still only in early Alpha!

Agrajag · #10 February 11th, 2008, 05:47 AM

When I read the description in the first post I thought "I don't think he means DF, but DF sure fits this description.", and I was thinking about mentioning the awesome DF. But then I see everyone else thought similarly

So yeah, DF is awesome. Probably an important reason why I'm going to fail my next exam