Battlestar Galactica Deadlock coming this summer!

[Barthheart]

I'm 8 hours of gameplay in after having completed the first 4 story line missions of the campaign.  While I'm not ready to give my ultimate opinion on this game I am as of now quite fond of this title.  There seems to be enough command decisions to make at the strategic layer to keep interest.  The tactical layer is also entertaining even with it's minor camera flaws. 

Here is a short video of a beloved ship of mine that met an inglorious end.  She was serving so well in many battles only to have this happen...

How do you focus on one ship during the replay? I found my replays bounding all over like the TV show...  :P

[HoodedHorseJoe]

So it's easy to get confused on this, regarding the setting:

Deadlock is set during the 2004 Re-Imagined Series version of the First Cylon War, with some creative licensing in terms of how some of the ships look (which are mean't, I believe, to pay homage to the 70's show as well, which is why the Jupiter-class is missing a couple of engines?).

It's a canon story, but it's set before any previously established material i.e., Blood & Chrome. I'm not actually sure how long the FCW was mean't to last in the 2004 show (certainly not the 1000 years of the 1970's show), but I don't think, for example, Commander Adama has enlisted in the military yet during the time of the game, but you do see some iconic family names pop up.

It's mean't to focus on the Articles of Colonisation, when the 12 Colonies actually game together in a federal government for the first time.

@Zulu I'm not sure where you picked up that idea as to what the plot would be about. The devs & Slitherine were very upfront as to the setting of the game.

@Slash - yeah, I think the collision mechanics are a bit of a let down at the moment. It seems regardless of the ship-class or size, if two ships smack into each other they both blow up. I think I might have seen one instance where that wasn't the case, but I'm not 100% sure. So far I haven't had much problem with ramming though so it hasn't really been an issue. Just watch what you're doing 

Hope that helps!

[W8taminute]

How do you focus on one ship during the replay? I found my replays bounding all over like the TV show...  :P

Press ESC key during the auto playback.  Then double click on the ship of interest and use the right mouse click to pan the camera.

[Barthheart]

How do you focus on one ship during the replay? I found my replays bounding all over like the TV show...  :P

Press ESC key during the auto playback.  Then double click on the ship of interest and use the right mouse click to pan the camera.

Thanks!  O0

[mikeck]

This seems like a game where modders could go nuts. Anyone know if it supports modding?

[Zulu1966]

So it's easy to get confused on this, regarding the setting:

Deadlock is set during the 2004 Re-Imagined Series version of the First Cylon War, with some creative licensing in terms of how some of the ships look (which are mean't, I believe, to pay homage to the 70's show as well, which is why the Jupiter-class is missing a couple of engines?).

It's a canon story, but it's set before any previously established material i.e., Blood & Chrome. I'm not actually sure how long the FCW was mean't to last in the 2004 show (certainly not the 1000 years of the 1970's show), but I don't think, for example, Commander Adama has enlisted in the military yet during the time of the game, but you do see some iconic family names pop up.

It's mean't to focus on the Articles of Colonisation, when the 12 Colonies actually game together in a federal government for the first time.

@Zulu I'm not sure where you picked up that idea as to what the plot would be about. The devs & Slitherine were very upfront as to the setting of the game.

@Slash - yeah, I think the collision mechanics are a bit of a let down at the moment. It seems regardless of the ship-class or size, if two ships smack into each other they both blow up. I think I might have seen one instance where that wasn't the case, but I'm not 100% sure. So far I haven't had much problem with ramming though so it hasn't really been an issue. Just watch what you're doing 

Hope that helps!

I havent read anything much about it. Just knew it was battlestar galactica. Then bought it. Call me crazy .... not a dig at the developers. Was more making the point it seemed a more compelling situation - the current map and mechanics are pretty bland IMHO.

[HoodedHorseJoe]

I havent read anything much about it. Just knew it was battlestar galactica. Then bought it. Call me crazy .... not a dig at the developers. Was more making the point it seemed a more compelling situation - the current map and mechanics are pretty bland IMHO.

No worries - they've poured all their money into the tactical battle engine, and it does show in things like the campaign.

[Sir Slash]

Thanks Joe. That does clear a lot up.

[bbmike]

I seem to be stuck on the 3rd mission. I lose every time.  :(

[mirth]

I seem to be stuck on the 3rd mission. I lose every time.  :(

Must be bad intel

[bbmike]

I seem to be stuck on the 3rd mission. I lose every time.  :(

Must be bad intel

You'd think that but I know what's going to happen every time. And still lose.

[mirth]

I seem to be stuck on the 3rd mission. I lose every time.  :(

Must be bad intel

You'd think that but I know what's going to happen every time. And still lose.

Yeah, that might be on you ;)

[bbmike]

It is. Fracking toasters. 

[mirth]

Blame it on the intel weenies anyway. You can't go wrong with that approach  :bd:

[bbmike]

The worst part is I'm drinking more scotch but it's doesn't not seeeem to be helllping.  :))