I was hoping the latest film would result in some new strategy games in the Dune universe.
Not a lot of details, but appears to be a real-time strategy game with "4x elements".
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605220/Dune_Spice_Wars/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605220/Dune_Spice_Wars/)
Can the prophecies be true? We might see another Dune RTS?! :notworthy:
https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/9/22825177/dune-spice-wars-strategy-game-rts-funcom-shiro-games-early-access
This was announced at the Game Awards last night.
Uh...I posted one about that. Could you delete that?
At a bare minimum that trailer is great.
Ya hya chouhada Muad'Dib!
Still disturbing after all these years.
Quote from: Gusington on December 10, 2021, 02:53:52 PM
Still disturbing after all these years.
She grew up to be the spitting image of the Alia I had in mind when I read Dune Messiah and Children of Dune though. Kind of crazy.
You're right, I just recently (like last week) saw pictures of her.
I'd love a dune2000 style game, but this looks like something much simpler and less AAA.
Looks like a Spring Early Access release (https://www.bluesnews.com/s/245192/dune-spice-wars-early-access-in-spring). And here is a new vid showing some gameplay. Looks like a big Civ mod to me, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
Finally a Dune RTS that looks to have an emphasis on infantry and melee combat!
Oh, and they finally got the Atreides color right (still wrong on the Harkonnens though).
RTS? WOW. In name only. Seems more like a turn based high level strategy game.
Quote from: Destraex on February 16, 2022, 06:51:23 AM
RTS? WOW. In name only. Seems more like a turn based high level strategy game.
I was thinking the same after watching that trailer. The game does look more turn based than RTS. Unless it's some kind of Total War hybrid. Either way I think this looks like a good game.
My game magazine described it as a 4X RTS.
Looks interesting at any rate.
Quote from: SirAndrewD on December 10, 2021, 03:01:18 PM
Quote from: Gusington on December 10, 2021, 02:53:52 PM
Still disturbing after all these years.
She grew up to be the spitting image of the Alia I had in mind when I read Dune Messiah and Children of Dune though. Kind of crazy.
Omg it's Ms. Pasternak! The 2nd one.
If you have Civ4 there is a Dune Mod which Sauron thoroughly recommends to me. Multiplayer too.
Looking nice...
Releases into early access this month!
April 26!
\m/
Walking without rhythm intensifies.
I have just folded space from Ix.
The machine makers there have informed me that Spice Wars is in early access for evaluation by the Guild.
We should have our Mentats begin training on it immediately so that a House can be chosen that will optimize Spice Production.
The Spice must flow.
He who controls the spice, controls the universe.
:nerd:
Reviews are pretty good so far and most negative comments revolve around the fact that it is not a C&C/Starcraft style clickfest but more a fusion of 4X and pausable RTS which sounds bloody good to me.
More mechanics and factions are to come along with balancing though so I will wait for full release though it seems a very smooth EA from what I have seen.
First stealing hours at work impressions are very good.
Essentially a mix of Civilization and Dune with some RTS elements.
Not sure you should get into it for combat, it is a bit simplified but no worse than something like CIV. Very much a empire builder/resource manager.
Some slight Emperor of the Fading Suns vibes, which isn't surprising.
Great Dune feeling. Arrakis so far has been a greater enemy than the other factions.
Also I can immediately tell that the factions are going to play much differently from each other.
Give it a go if you're fence sitting. An hour with it intrigued me enough to keep digging for spice.
Has a great Dune feel. Was very hesitant but they are building something great. Took the plunge and don't regret it. Even playing skirmish against AI factions is different every time and fun as hell. Nothing like playing as the Atreides...
Anybody pick this game up?
After monitoring the hype during release week I've come to the conclusion that this game is a boring POS.
My YouTube feed has cooled off on this game.
fyi: Spice Wars on sale until June 23 for $23.99 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605220/Dune_Spice_Wars/).
Quote from: steve58 on June 20, 2022, 10:38:30 AM
fyi: Spice Wars on sale until June 23 for $23.99 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605220/Dune_Spice_Wars/).
June 23 is the start of the summer sale.
Better deals ahead ?
30% off at GreenMan Graming ($20.87) What say you?
Finally watching the newer movie now...never read the book and never saw the movie from the 80s, but after 15 minutes I have to say I really like it so far...may grab the game on sale and a copy of the book now too.
Quote from: Gusington on July 09, 2022, 08:19:47 PM
Finally watching the newer movie now...never read the book and never saw the movie from the 80s, but after 15 minutes I have to say I really like it so far...may grab the game on sale and a copy of the book now too.
I read the book in high school and still remember the impact it had on me. The new movie is by far and away the best Dune movie/TV series to date. The old 80s movie though has a tonne of character, perhaps even compared to the new movie, which is simply sleeker and more modern and more accurate (too many ands? lol).
We have the board game here at home and enjoyed a few runs through of that. And the board game reminds me of this dune spice wars game.
This game though does not entice me really. I want epic battles and to learn all about the military and non military units by seeing them in action. This game is not exactly a movie reel of combat footage. Rather more like a board game with all of it's inherent limitations. A very light RTS if you will?
I must reconsider and give this game another look. I could be wrong about it. It would certainly be fun with friends.
Gotta ask is their just one map?
Quote from: bobarossa on July 09, 2022, 06:01:12 PM
30% off at GreenMan Graming ($20.87) What say you?
:o
Have to be that one
The new movie kinda sucked. Ended jarringly without major problem resolution. Really felt like they cut a movie in half to make two movies.
Some of the visuals were good. But the movie lingered/kept showing the air vehicle like they were over proud of that visual. The characters felt lacking compared to the older movie.
The old movie with Sting. Against pop opinion, I loved that movie and still do. The characters are top in that one. Much better than the recent remake
Quote from: fabius on July 10, 2022, 05:05:24 AM
Have to be that one
The new movie kinda sucked. Ended jarringly without major problem resolution. Really felt like they cut a movie in half to make two movies.
Some of the visuals were good. But the movie lingered/kept showing the air vehicle like they were over proud of that visual. The characters felt lacking compared to the older movie.
The old movie with Sting. Against pop opinion, I loved that movie and still do. The characters are top in that one. Much better than the recent remake
Completely disagree. I felt the new movie was awesome. Sure, I was disappointed where it ended, but it was always intended to be a trilogy.
See, if you could stick the relationship systems that are built paradoxes' CK2-3 games along with competent space and world combat systems I feel you would have a real good game setup for Dune.
Quote from: jamus34 on July 10, 2022, 07:01:11 AM
See, if you could stick the relationship systems that are built paradoxes' CK2-3 games along with competent space and world combat systems I feel you would have a real good game setup for Dune.
Look at Star Dynasties and Alliance of the Sacred Suns.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on July 10, 2022, 06:16:37 AM
Quote from: fabius on July 10, 2022, 05:05:24 AM
Have to be that one
The new movie kinda sucked. Ended jarringly without major problem resolution. Really felt like they cut a movie in half to make two movies.
Some of the visuals were good. But the movie lingered/kept showing the air vehicle like they were over proud of that visual. The characters felt lacking compared to the older movie.
The old movie with Sting. Against pop opinion, I loved that movie and still do. The characters are top in that one. Much better than the recent remake
Completely disagree. I felt the new movie was awesome. Sure, I was disappointed where it ended, but it was always intended to be a trilogy.
A huge +1. The newer movie is far better than the 80's version.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on July 10, 2022, 06:16:37 AM
Quote from: fabius on July 10, 2022, 05:05:24 AM
Have to be that one
The new movie kinda sucked. Ended jarringly without major problem resolution. Really felt like they cut a movie in half to make two movies.
Some of the visuals were good. But the movie lingered/kept showing the air vehicle like they were over proud of that visual. The characters felt lacking compared to the older movie.
The old movie with Sting. Against pop opinion, I loved that movie and still do. The characters are top in that one. Much better than the recent remake
Completely disagree. I felt the new movie was awesome. Sure, I was disappointed where it ended, but it was always intended to be a trilogy.
As someone whose bookshelf looks like this, I am also in 1000% agreement with you on that one Jarhead.
(https://i.ibb.co/1qmK1C1/Dune.jpg)
Wow. The Encyclopedia. You should put that in a safe!
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on July 10, 2022, 03:21:40 PM
Wow. The Encyclopedia. You should put that in a safe!
The RPG is worth a lot more. That's the one that only had a preview copy released at one GenCon but then never had any further print run or releases.
So no comments on the state of the game (vs the movies)?
Right now, it's very repetitive and doesn't have a ton of replay value once you've gone through with each of the factions.
I would honestly wait and see how it pans out in EA. House Corrino is coming out soon and having another faction with different mechanics will at least potentially add a little...spice...to the mix.
:buck2:
^Thought you might appreciate how I wormed that little pun in.
:buck2: :buck2:
;D
Quote from: SirAndrewD on July 10, 2022, 09:41:29 PM
^Thought you might appreciate how I wormed that little pun in.
Stop now. C:-)
Just bought the game at a nice discount.
Nice new update. House Carrino and the Padishah Emperor of the known Universe.