I fired up X3 Rebirth with some mods last night, and I am hooked. The game has come a long way... here is me getting a Container Ship tour after dropping off a passenger on a quick run mission. This is the Bridge Mod..
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PE...are they Steam workshop mods? I've been tempted to get this for a long time and it's on sale on Gamersgate for $20.00 (50% off). It's a Steam key. The Steam forum for this game has been mixed....some say its current state is great, others say it still has serious issues.
Quote from: Rayfer on March 07, 2015, 10:23:21 AM
PE...are they Steam workshop mods? I've been tempted to get this for a long time and it's on sale on Gamersgate for $20.00 (50% off). It's a Steam key. The Steam forum for this game has been mixed....some say its current state is great, others say it still has serious issues.
Yes, all Steam Workshop mods I am using. So far I have had no issues with the game. I walked away from the game at release and wanted to wait for a while until I got back in and I think now is a good time. Here is an overview of 3.0 and other features in the game https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRNrultsQ-Ti7bEZvxJU58YrYiDy4n4JM
Overall I am happy for 1 they changed the menu system so now you do not have to go to the side console, and with several mods installed I think it is where I like it to be. I think some go into it thinking it is a combat game, and to a extent it is, however this is more about economics and building an empire. The graphics are still very good and the game to me is very immersive. I started the Sandbox basic start and it can be a little overwhelming because there there is no one there to hold your hand, you have to explore and figure what you want to do. Presently I am saving some cash to board and take over a ship, however you have to have marines and a marine officer....
It appears the game community is split, but I am enjoying it far more than I did before.
PE
Would love to start playing again. Unfortunately, the game hates my joystick. No matter how I configure it the ship goes berserk whenever I roll and rolls right whenever I pitch. Wasn't like that before 2.0
Can you list all the mods you are using?
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on March 07, 2015, 11:57:36 AM
Can you list all the mods you are using?
Fore now I have the following and have a couple more I may try out as well, I'll report back once installed.
- More Crew
- Show Balance
- Mission Computer
- Capital Ship Bridge
- Trade Agents Forever
- Station Announcements
- Titans Armory
- Boarding Options
- Boarding Plus
Waiting to install
- Gaian Star New System
- UFO - Ultimate Fleet Overhaul (Trading not supported)
- Trade Agents Forever
- World War X
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Quote from: mikeck on March 07, 2015, 11:49:08 AM
Would love to start playing again. Unfortunately, the game hates my joystick. No matter how I configure it the ship goes berserk whenever I roll and rolls right whenever I pitch. Wasn't like that before 2.0
Make sure you don't have a gamepad and controller plugged in simultaneously. That's what your issues sound like.
Will try this next weekend :
http://www.incgamers.com/2015/03/x-rebirth-free-weekend-update-3-50
X: Rebirth has now been out for so long and has been patched and updated so many times, that it might be worth trying out of mere curiosity. You can do so, for free, next weekend on Steam.
From 13 to 15 March, all X games (including X: Rebirth) will be having one of those free Steam weekend things. They're pretty big, complex space games, so if you do fancy trying one out over the freebie weekend I'd recommend just picking one and sticking with it. X3: Terran Conflict is probably the best of the bunch I've played (though I never tried Albion Prelude.)
Current sale : -50% http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-XRE/x-rebirth
Quote from: Toonces on March 07, 2015, 01:03:35 PM
Quote from: mikeck on March 07, 2015, 11:49:08 AM
Would love to start playing again. Unfortunately, the game hates my joystick. No matter how I configure it the ship goes berserk whenever I roll and rolls right whenever I pitch. Wasn't like that before 2.0
Make sure you don't have a gamepad and controller plugged in simultaneously. That's what your issues sound like.
Nope only a communist Would use a gamepad controller on a computer
Quote from: mikeck on March 07, 2015, 01:42:57 PM
Nope only a communist Would use a gamepad controller on a computer
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Quote from: mikeck on March 07, 2015, 01:42:57 PM
Quote from: Toonces on March 07, 2015, 01:03:35 PM
Quote from: mikeck on March 07, 2015, 11:49:08 AM
Would love to start playing again. Unfortunately, the game hates my joystick. No matter how I configure it the ship goes berserk whenever I roll and rolls right whenever I pitch. Wasn't like that before 2.0
Make sure you don't have a gamepad and controller plugged in simultaneously. That's what your issues sound like.
Nope only a communist Would use a gamepad controller on a computer
:2funny:
Quote from: mikeck on March 07, 2015, 01:42:57 PM
Quote from: Toonces on March 07, 2015, 01:03:35 PM
Quote from: mikeck on March 07, 2015, 11:49:08 AM
Would love to start playing again. Unfortunately, the game hates my joystick. No matter how I configure it the ship goes berserk whenever I roll and rolls right whenever I pitch. Wasn't like that before 2.0
Make sure you don't have a gamepad and controller plugged in simultaneously. That's what your issues sound like.
Nope only a communist Would use a gamepad controller on a computer
That's sig worthy lol :2funny:
I tried - admittedly not with any mods - but they've done something graphically to it that just doesn't swing with "space simming".
I can't place my finger on the hot spot - but it's more like travelling through a nightmare than space and it's brighter than a Gay Pride march
I've been waiting to get back into the game again too.
With Elite being on hold (for me) for the forseeable future I am still itching to get into a space epos. I might have to dip in my toes to see what the water is like at this point.
If I was going to go back to one of the X's, it wouldn't be Rebirth I have to say. It would like be X3 Reunion or (perhaps) Albion Prelude.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on March 08, 2015, 08:25:31 AM
If I was going to go back to one of the X's, it wouldn't be Rebirth I have to say. It would like be X3 Reunion or (perhaps) Albion Prelude.
Everyone's taste will vary, but X3 is still a good game. I have not had any issues with graphics or performance and my Logitech JS is working well so my experience is a little different. I like Elite, but it needs more content and will get there. Overall for me Rebirth feels like Guadians of the Galaxy or Han Solo... running around in my ship and making my own way.... Hacking stations, smuggling goods, borrowing ships ;) from my neighbors... It has a lot more to do since it was released and I am trying to build an economic empire so right now setting at 3 million cedits I have a long way to go.
PE
Played a little more and have my first station with expansion up and running. I have tried to cap 2 ships and have failed. But, money really is not a huge obstacle as it is right now so I am unsure if I will keep playing or not. The missions are really not even needed any more as you can do some station protection missions and just watch as that station defenses blast the raiders out of the sky then collect some rep and credits for just watching the fight, or just leave the zone while they fight and still get the reward.
I am starting to see the, well what now kind of aspect of the game.... I mean X3 had you buying and commanding new ships, however with Rebirth it is the same ship and you command from afar..... so at this point I am wavering on seeing the point of continuing to play, money is really no object and building more stations to gain more money or issuing a Trader to complete certain trades gets to be somewhat demotivating......
PE
...aaarrrgg. X Rebirth on sale for $13.59 during the free weekend...very tempted to pick it up.
Quote from: steve58 on March 12, 2015, 01:47:53 PM
...aaarrrgg. X Rebirth on sale for $13.59 during the free weekend...very tempted to pick it up.
I share your pain....I've been waiting for a sale on this one for awhile now. This might be the day!
Quote from: steve58 on March 12, 2015, 01:47:53 PM
...aaarrrgg. X Rebirth on sale for $13.59 during the free weekend...very tempted to pick it up.
I think there is enough there for that price... and the DLC looks pretty decent as well. It is a economic sim first, and the others next..... and I still think X3 is the best in the series, but a fun romp around non the less.... I just don't think the longevity is there. For sure try before you buy.
PE
Quote from: PanzersEast on March 12, 2015, 02:20:35 PM
Quote from: steve58 on March 12, 2015, 01:47:53 PM
...aaarrrgg. X Rebirth on sale for $13.59 during the free weekend...very tempted to pick it up.
I think there is enough there for that price... and the DLC looks pretty decent as well. It is a economic sim first, and the others next..... and I still think X3 is the best in the series, but a fun romp around non the less.... I just don't think the longevity is there. For sure try before you buy.
PE
And I did just that....downloaded the free weekend X Rebirth last night. Looking forward to giving it a ride later today. Might just save me $13.59 or I might like it and make the purchase.
Tried out the free weekend...seems X Rebirth does not like my Wingman 3D. It keeps confusing my Z-axis and throttle. I've got Elite Dangerous, Starpoint Gemini 2, etc. Ain't gonna waste time with it (for now at least). Maybe I'll pick up X Rebirth when it hits the $5 mark next Winter/Christmas sale....