Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

[Staggerwing]

This thread needs more mammaries and/or grain based beverages, fermented or distilled. I'm not going to be picky.

[Jarhead0331]

So I've now unlocked strike fighters, tactical bombers and gunships. I have a full complement of 5 strike  fighter wings, 3 tac bombers and 2 gunships. The strike fighters are still my favorite unit in the game. A wing of strike fighters can stop enemy formations butt cold, and quickly turn the tide of a losing fight. The tac bombers are mostly good against stationary targets, as they move very slow, have pretty poor maneuverability and don't like releasing their payloads unless the target is very slow or not moving at all. I'm still assessing the gunships. They have a very cool cluster bomb like munition. The effect looks awesome, but it doesn't appear to be very effective against heavier targets.

With a full complement of aircraft on board, I finally feel like the Kapisi has some real punch, and I am relying on it heavily for offensive operations.  Moreover, at this point in the campaign, I have recovered several artifacts that have improved the systems of the Kapisi. Having the ability to boost various features and functions of the Kapisi is another cool aspect of the game.

I still wish there was infantry, APCs and transport helo/drop ship type units in game. This has been discussed in the steam forums at length, and most say infantry wouldn't make sense given the scale of the game and the size of the vehicles, but I disagree. Several of the missions have required the player to sieze and hold ground and defend it for a period of time. Infantry would have been great for this, and it would have been great to equip infantry platoons with AT, AA, or even anti-personnel weaponry. Would have added another tactical layer to the game.

Anyway, on mission 9 now. Close to 6 hours in and still totally engrossed.

[bayonetbrant]

So the important question is this:

Is "butt cold" higher or lower on the temperature scale than "cool assed"?

[Jarhead0331]

So the important question is this:

Is "butt cold" higher or lower on the temperature scale than "cool assed"?

Thats all you took away from three paragraphs of detailed impressions?

Board gamers....

[Gusington]

Is there a solid noticeable difference between the units in the.way they operate? Does a gunship behave and move differently than a strike fighter? And if used incorrectly does the player pay for it?

[Jarhead0331]

Is there a solid noticeable difference between the units in the.way they operate? Does a gunship behave and move differently than a strike fighter? And if used incorrectly does the player pay for it?

Absolutely, 100%. The vehicles handle very differently and must be used for different tactical situations. For instance, light vehicles called LAVs are very quick and nimble and tend to swarm over larger, slower ground combatants, while heavier AAVs are slower, but have stronger armament and can withstand more punishment. Then you have your ranged ground combatants that are slow, lightly armored, but of course, have strong weapon systems with significant range. Its these guys that you want to move to high ground at every opportunity. Get these guys at elevation and then use lighter vehicles to scout and spot.

Your support cruisers are the slowest units on land, and although they are armed for defense, they should be protected by dedicated combat units at all costs.

Aircraft are also very different in how they function. Strike fighters are fast and highly maneuverable. They are capable of dashing in, unloading their payload and zipping away, while tactical bombers move slower and fly in wide arcs making them more vulnerable to AAA. They also seem to take longer to acquire their target and release bombs making their time over target longer. 

[Gusington]

Now that sounds great. Love me some unit variety.

[Jarhead0331]

This is one of the most engrossing, enjoyable, compelling single-player campaigns I have played in a game since...well, since the original Homeworld. I can't wait until I finish it and can start fresh with the Homeworld space titles with the benefit of having played this prequel. It will have so much more meaning and significance.

On mission 13 with over 8 hours. Still have not touched skirmish or MP modes. 8 hours of all campaign.

[Gusington]

...must remain strong...

[Jarhead0331]

Welp...I completed the campaign. Absolutely fantastic! 14 epic missions in just under 10 hours.

[GDS_Starfury]

 O0

[jamus34]

Welp...I completed the campaign. Absolutely fantastic! 14 epic missions in just under 10 hours.

Seems a little short..


(ducks for cover)


Congrats man, I'll probably pick it up on sale at some point.

[Martok]

...must remain strong...

We'll wait for a sale together.  We can do it! 

[Jarhead0331]

Welp...I completed the campaign. Absolutely fantastic! 14 epic missions in just under 10 hours.

Seems a little short..


(ducks for cover)

[jamus34]

Welp...I completed the campaign. Absolutely fantastic! 14 epic missions in just under 10 hours.

Seems a little short..


(ducks for cover)

Where'd you find that pic of me as a little tyke? :P