what should i buy next (old games)

[Urban Ranger]

MoO is more of a classic than MoO 2

Also, get XCOM if you don't have it.

[lord of the mark]

Originally posted by child of Thor


i've just tried running it(EU2) on my pc(older than what you got) - so far so good, which was quite surprising -

Whats the RAM on that machine?

[lord of the mark]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger
MoO is more of a classic than MoO 2

Also, get XCOM if you don't have it.

Whats Xcom about? Isnt that turnbased squad level in some kind of sci fi or post apocalyptic universe?

[child of Thor]

My ram is 48mb [I haven't got far into the game so i got no idea how it will do in the long run - but it runs which is a small wonder]

and i'll add to whatever Urban Ranger will say, that Xcom(the first one mind you) is probably the best pc game in the world, up there in my top three with Civ + Pirates! - if you havent played it and like strategic/management games you should see if you can find it
heres a link to mobygames with some info on it moby games xcom

[DaveV]

Originally posted by lord of the mark
Whats Xcom about? Isnt that turnbased squad level in some kind of sci fi or post apocalyptic universe?

Yes. Aliens invade in 1999 and you are in charge of the international force that's supposed to fight them off. Do research for better weapons to beat the aliens; keep them from demoralizing the countries who are providing your funding. There's an Xcom thread which has lots of information, but also lots of spoilers. On the first run-through, this is one of the best games ever. And it's still a very good game even after you know the spoilers. The atmosphere is amazing for a game of that vintage.

[Skanky Burns]

Its economic management in the first half of the game, swapping over to turn-based squad level combat. It pulls off both halves of the game superbly.

[Spaced Cowboy]

Originally posted by lord of the mark


Whats Xcom about? Isnt that turnbased squad level in some kind of sci fi or post apocalyptic universe?

You've got to be kidding me. You haven't played MoO2 or Xcom? I agree with UR and tend to like MoO1 better than MoO2.

Run, don't stop and get these three games now.

[Arnelos]

I do have to agree that the original Master of Orion is a hell of a lot better of a game than Master of Orion II.

MoO deserves its place as one of the best games ever made. MoO2 at least gets into the stadium, but certainly doesn't quite win any prizes.

Problem these days is getting the original MoO to run on a Windows XP system.

[Stuie]

Re: what should i buy next (old games)

Originally posted by lord of the mark
Im thinking TOAW.

Try to get the Century of Warfare version. Outstanding!

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Arnelos
Problem these days is getting the original MoO to run on a Windows XP system.

I think you can get it running in Dosbox, though I haven't actually tried it myself.

[General Ludd]

I will second, third, fifth, or whatever, X-Com and the Master of Orion games.


You can even PM me if you need help finding them.

[DrSpike]

Of course LotM you can check out the X-com thread. It's not a forum game.

[CapTVK]

You''re missing out on a lot of hex based strategy games. I would say go straight for the Panzer General series. The PG original still is the best.

Otherwise you could go for Battle for Wesnoth (fantasy/RPG-tactics) or Advanced Strategic Command (Modern/SF- tactics/strategy)

http://www.wesnoth.org/

http://www.asc-hq.org/

[RGBVideo]

RoN is a great RTS, yes, but there's no way it's going to run on an old 266Mhz. Other than X-Com, I'd recommend Jagged Alliance, Transport Tycoon DX, Colonization, Pirates! and Master of Magic.

Altough the gameplay is pretty identical in SC and WC2, SC has much better atmosphere and is a few years younger (better graphics etc.). Try to get it bundled with Brood War to save $$$ and add up gameplay.

[General Ludd]

Originally posted by VJ
Other than X-Com, I'd recommend Jagged Alliance, Transport Tycoon DX, Colonization, Pirates! and Master of Magic.

I'd skip Pirates!, but the rest: