[Space Sim] X3: Reunion

TimberWolf · Post by **TimberWolf** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 9:07 am

Here is the sequal to X2: The Threat. It was going to be the expansion pack but so much was being added they decided to make it a stand alone game. If you thought the Universe in X2 was big, take a look at the following screenshot:

http://www.egosoft.com/games/x3/screens ... en_080.jpg

In that picture is a M3 class Heavy Fighter in the foreground and a M2 Battleship behind and below. Further in the back ground is a space station, along with a planet and moon.

Here is another good shot:

http://www.egosoft.com/games/x3/screens ... en_062.jpg

In this one you have the same M3 Heavy Fighter sitting above a Solar Array that is attached to a Solar Power Plant along with other arrays. To give you more of a head ach, they claim that this is only the "Medium" sized SPP.

For more screenshots: http://www.x2thethreat.com/x2/forum/vie ... e6435b7983

Tha game is set to come out between now and the end of the year, they are keeping a tight lip about when but they assure people it is coming out.

Post by **XMEN Gambit** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:04 pm

Is purty.

TsN|Wildchild|xmen · Post by **TsN|Wildchild|xmen** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:38 pm

I think I will just wait for this to come out instead of trying to get X2 working. I only paid $10.00 for X2 and it only has twenty minutes of play on it. Anyone want/ need it?

TimberWolf · Post by **TimberWolf** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:57 pm

If you asked me a couple of months ago I would have taken it. Since then I got my own copy off of Ebay for the same price.

Here is how the cockpit view looks:

http://www.egosoft.com/games/x3/screens ... en_100.jpg

So far they have confirmed that there is a new Race added into the mix, and that the Pirates how more power. There are Pirate Capital ships now. You can have a Head Quarters. Stations can be integrated togething in special structures, thus redefining the meaning of loop in the game.

Go to http://www.enlight.com/x3/ and click on media then videos. The three clips are from the original planned expansion but show you how they decided to combine stations.

If you want to see two trailers then follow this link: http://www.x3-reunion.com/download/x3/videos_en.php

Greg Kingston: Although it isn't finalized yet, there will be a significant number of new sectors added to the universe, and both these and existing sectors will differ strongly from previously. Sectors will be more three-dimensional and be of varying sizes.

There will be more emphasis on life within the universe as well; for example, 'home' sectors will tend to be safer than the borders. I can't reveal too much without spoiling the game, but the new pirate faction, the Yaki will get its own space now.

Taken from: http://rpgvault.ign.com/articles/614/614424p1.html

Here is a picture to really get the scale of things, there is a person in a space suit at the engines of the battle ship class vessel:

http://www.x2thethreat.com/games/x3/scr ... en_099.jpg

To further expand the perspective, those engines belong to this ship:

http://www.x2thethreat.com/games/x3/scr ... en_086.jpg

Features for XÂ³: Reunion Include:

* Revolutionary in-house DirectX 9 engine, featuring the latest in graphical technology. Full use of the entire range of pixel shader technology is used to create realistic reflections
* Defeat your enemies through combat or commerce, blockades and building. Compete against traders who learn and improve as the game progresses
* Multi-functional user interface, offering complete user-defined control by mouse, keyboard, game pad or joystick of the unique X universe physics with controlled semi-Newtonian drifting
* Over 200 main game models designed in incredible detail and over 10,000 independent active objects interacting in the same real time environment as the player
* Additional content added post-release, including new missions, models, AI updates and new 3D content
* Vast factories in different sizes and constructs, spanning tens of kilometers in length built by NPCs and player alike

Taken from the News section: http://www.x2thethreat.com/community/news_en.php

TsN|Wildchild|xmen · Post by **TsN|Wildchild|xmen** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:00 am

X3 : Reunion Soars to Gold

BASINGSTOKE, ENGLAND (OCTOBER 17TH 2005) – DEEP SILVER and EGOSOFT are excited to finally announce that X³: REUNION has gone GOLD and will be blasting to players PC’s from the 28th October 2005

X3: Reunion Goes Gold

Thats right in one weeks time this game will be on the shelf of a gaming store near you. Who plans on getting so I can see if it is worth the effort. I want to so play with a few of you guys at least to make it worth the price of purchasing it.

Lets see if we can conqure the galaxy in the name of XMEN.

TimberWolf · Post by **TimberWolf** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 6:36 pm

Hmm, since that happend wail the Xmen forum was down I never posted it here. But I did in the other thread I started on the THZ forum.

http://www.thzclan.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3245

I currently am working on trying to get my parents to buy it for me this Christmas. I did find it on gogamer.com for $35. It is tempting but I have to watch my money because I am not making as much as I hoped to pay for the third quarter of school.

As for conquring the galaxy, sadly to say X3 doesn't have multiplayer so we would be conquring our own versions of the galaxy. I am currently working on that in X2. They are working on Xonline which, for a fair price, I would gladdly pay a monthly fee to help conqure the universe with friends.

Post by **XMEN Gambit** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 9:05 pm

Sounds like Eve online is where it's at for the pay-to-play side of things. At least, from Bug's description.

TsN|Wildchild|xmen · Post by **TsN|Wildchild|xmen** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 6:50 am

Grrr there is always a hitch.

TimberWolf · Post by **TimberWolf** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:07 am

There has never been multiplayer in any X game to date.

If I remember correctly Eve online charges more than Planetside per month. I ahve also heard that some players are destroying new comers so they don't become a threat to them.

TsN|Wildchild|xmen · Post by **TsN|Wildchild|xmen** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 2:42 pm

Yeah you would have to start in an area where the prior gamers are not allowed ot go, similar to the training sector in CoH... or imediately latch on to a well known group from the start.

Post by **XMEN Gambit** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 3:45 pm

From what I understand, newbies can work in the Empire interior, and then the experienced players can get a nice bonus for hunting down the pirates if they come in that far.

TimberWolf · Post by **TimberWolf** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:54 am

4 more days until X3 comes out. So who is buying it then or waiting for Christmas?

TsN|Wildchild|xmen · Post by **TsN|Wildchild|xmen** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:11 am

Depending on initial price, I may get it when it comes out.

Should I get a joystick for ship control? The keyboard seems clunky.

TimberWolf · Post by **TimberWolf** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:52 am

I am seeing it online for $40 such as at this site:
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/258814.asp

Personally I would get a joystick. I use a Sidewinder and can't play any flying game with out a joystick or else I crash too easilly.

Post by **XMEN Gambit** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 4:22 pm

Yeah, a joystick is a must for most of these, IMHO. Freelancer was designed for a mouse, but that's the only one I know.

[Space Sim] X3: Reunion

[Space Sim] X3: Reunion

GONE GOLD?