OT: Master of Orion 3 is now working.

[Atrocities]

Ok, will try it out. Thanks Ragnarok-X.

[Ragnarok-X]

You, and everyone else really should. Still the biggest lack is the macromanagment. So to make this a smaller disadvantage i have choosen to play in small galaxies, in which you can actually monitor all of your colonies each cycle.
Im still trying to figure out to how to mod MoO3, the textfiles i decompressed all show up messed up with the editor, i think some specific tool is needed to allow proper modding.

[Grandpa Kim]

I looked but can't seem to find the demo. Anyone know where I can find it?

[Ragnarok-X]

I dont think a demo has been released for MoO 3. Even if, it would be unplayable since no patches could be applied.

[Timstone]

Okay, a little bit of thread jacking.

When I used the link to the Atari forum, I wandered off and started reading in the IG I & II threads. I found a link to a nice game. I haven't read the whole site yet, I only saw the screenies and was impressed. This is the link.

[Phoenix-D]

EV Nova, right?

Its a decent game, but their registration system is pretty evil. You pay, get a code to install the game..and then the code expires 30 days later.

If you need to reinstall, you don't have to pay, but you DO have to ask again. Which means if Ambrosia goes out of buisness..EV stops working.

[Suicide Junkie]

I presume that also means the game needs to phone home to install?
(IE: setting your system clock to the purchase date as if it were *yet another* passcode when installing won't work)

[Raapys]

I bought MoO3 when it was first out, having loved #2, but as with many other people, I gave up the game because of all the bugs and the huge gameplay difference from MoO2.
So about a year ago or so, I downloaded the latest patch and a few mods, and decided to give it another go.
And I have to admit, the more I play the game, the more I like it. There's something about it which I can't really put my finger on, but when playing I really feel like I'm in control of an Empire.

The playing style takes some getting used too, though, and it takes alot to master. The trick is to learn how to use Development plans, as this will make even huge empires run efficiently. On my current game I'm at turn 800, got all known empires against me, and I have half the galaxy. It's really hard to quit playing, as the 'just one more turn' drags you forward. What I feel is most lacking about the game is a better AI, especially on the Diplomatic area.

[Timstone]

PhoenixD:
Damn, that's an ugly registration system. That really puts a dent in the game. I was considering to buy it, but now I've heard this I'm in doubt.

[thorfrog]

What mods did you apply that gave this the best game play?

I'm thinking of trying this out. I was a bid MOO2 fan.