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#1

Computer Gaming / Re: Front Mission Series?

Last post by W8taminute - Today at 09:09:38 AM

Back in my early gaming life I had Front Mission for PS1 and Front Mission 2 for PS2. 

I'm a big fan of Japanese tactics type games and the Front Mission series is no exception in my book.  These games may be rather simplistic in today's world in terms of leveling or modding your mechs.  Not a lot of complex decisions to be made when attaching upgrades and enhancements.  These games are simple but addictive.  I haven't played either of those games in a very long time so I don't quite remember all of the details but I do remember liking them.

The other aspect I like about this series is during combat a miss is a miss and a hit is a hit.  All based on the stats of the equipment/mech with no randomness factored in.  That randomness found in the X-COM series is infuriating to me whereas combat results in Front Mission and other Japanese "tactics" games are all based on the math with no randomness.

Isn't there a modern day version of this game on Steam?  I can't remember the name but after watching a few LPs I decided to pass on it as it felt too modern for my taste. 

#2

Computer Gaming / Re: Shadow Empire

Last post by bobarossa - Today at 08:44:34 AM

I typically favor Mind, Enforcement, and Democracy so see the request to change voting based on class every playthrough. I've found they continue to request this if you refuse so just accept. With my priority focuses I don't seem to take any negative hits by accepting.

I favor Mind, Enforcement, and either Merit or Dem.  Those both have valuable perks so I try to get a few from each by going back and forth.  This is first time I got almost nothing but Merit boosts after picking Dem. 

Yeah, I decided to just accept as the people's anger can be dealt with more easily than half my leaders hating me. 

#3

Computer Gaming / Re: Front Mission Series?

Last post by Jarhead0331 - Today at 08:43:19 AM

I have not.

I'm not a huge fan of demos for some reason. It's very psychological. I rather have some feedback from our resident experts if any exist...

Although, that demo does seem to be rather loaded with content.

#4

Computer Gaming / Re: Front Mission Series?

Last post by Pete Dero - Today at 08:12:53 AM

Have you tried the demo (available on Steam) ?

Demo features:
- Tutorial
- Two missions from OCU campaign
- Arena
- 3 difficulty levels
- Modern and Classic gameplay modes
- Wanzers and Pilots customization

#5

Computer Gaming / Front Mission Series?

Last post by Jarhead0331 - Today at 07:58:08 AM

Anybody have any experience with this series? I'm a sucker for anything with giant mechs and it looks pretty cool, but its hard to get a feel for how the game play works and whether there is any real tactical depth.

The first title in the series is on sale 50% and the remake of the second title in the series was just released today. There is also a bundle sale with a 44% discount.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2399730/FRONT_MISSION_1st_Remake/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865440/FRONT_MISSION_2_Remake/

#6

Computer Gaming / Re: For FRIDAY

Last post by Destraex - Today at 12:03:13 AM

Migration in medieval times certainly happened. So don't give it another thought.
I think migration happened more or less often depending on the period, area and whether their was a population boom where there would have been too many serfs. Also there were also free people not tied to the land they worked and who had to stay because they came with the land even when a lord sold it.

#7

Computer Gaming / Re: Shadow Empire

Last post by Sparhawk - Yesterday at 11:20:43 PM

I typically favor Mind, Enforcement, and Democracy so see the request to change voting based on class every playthrough. I've found they continue to request this if you refuse so just accept. With my priority focuses I don't seem to take any negative hits by accepting.

#8

Computer Gaming / Re: Shadow Empire

Last post by solops - Yesterday at 09:47:51 PM

Have never had a revolution, but some cities have had really BIG productivity hits that took a looong time to recover from.

I do not tolerate opposition to my iron-fisted but compassionate and loving rule. I often find it necessary to forcibly retire Inconvenient minions. Sad. Very sad.Their families often get a fruit basket.

#9

Computer Gaming / Re: Shadow Empire

Last post by solops - Yesterday at 09:30:22 PM

Ok, saw a game mechanic that I've never encountered before.  I had started the game as democratic but circumstances (lack of boosters for dem) caused my Mind value to get over 40 points higher than Dem.  Now I have a faction (that favors Mind) requesting that the vote be removed from the various classes of voters (workers, population, soldiers).  Mind prefers that only leaders have voting rights.  If I agree to remove voting rights, that class takes a major hit to its happiness (40 points!).  If I veto the suggestion the offended faction (and its leaders) takes a huge hit in relations (up to 45 points!).

I turned down one attempt and they made another attempt on a different class of voter.  I can't take multiple hits to leaders relationship of that size.  I also hate to think about the major hits to productivity, morale, etc.  I'm afraid a revolution may be in the making and my country will be the loser.

Have any of you players (I'm looking at you solops) encountered this before?

Yes! I see this often. I go with what seems to do the least damage to my leaders' loyalty and then deal with populace unrest using troops in the streets as the cost of doing business. Even my democracies are pretty iron fisted. It is not always optimal, but I muddle through.

#10

Current Events / Three US Marshals killed in Ch...

Last post by al_infierno - Yesterday at 07:57:56 PM

This is absolutely insane.  Must be one of the worst law enforcement related shootings since Miami Dade.

https://www.wbtv.com/2024/04/29/cmpd-issues-severe-alert-active-investigation-underway-northeast-charlotte/