Might pick this guy up...

KroipyBill · 05-23-2012, 04:31 AM

I've been curious since I've seen this advertised on Steam a few times, and I was going through a few posts on this forum. Bottom line, looks like it's all around a well made game. But one thing I'm not too clear on, is it somewhat slower? When I say slower, like you'll need a lot of patience to build things up? Not like a stronghold kingdoms kind of slow, but also not a fast leveling up fast paced game such as Diablo or something. Sorry I hope my question makes some sense. I'm just trying to find out the time it takes for the gameplay.

Tyriel12 · 05-23-2012, 06:52 AM

Depends on how you play i usualy get in to wars fairly fast.

deanco · 05-23-2012, 08:33 AM

There is a 'Slow' setting but yes, it's your usual long, drawn out civilization-type game.

Bacon775 · 05-23-2012, 08:59 AM

I don't think it is that slow... of course right now people feel that way because when you're not used to the game, turns can take some time and you usually need a few turns to do anything.

Like you said, the game is rather polished, especially for an alpha. Once you know where everything is and what it does, turns can go by rather quickly. Now, it is a 4X type game... from start to finish, it will naturally take longer than your average strategy game, but probably not as long as Civilization for example.

KroipyBill · 05-23-2012, 07:07 PM

That's fine with me honestly. I don't know if any of you have ever played the new F2P stronghold kingdoms game that's on Steam, but that game can take DAYS to get stuff done haha.

alexryden · 05-28-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KroipyBill

That's fine with me honestly. I don't know if any of you have ever played the new F2P stronghold kingdoms game that's on Steam, but that game can take DAYS to get stuff done haha.

Have you ever played Dwarf Fortress? It takes days just to learn how to play the game. Then it can take days more just to get a basic infrastructure set up and to prepare defenses to make sure you are not wiped out by the first stray band of vagabonds who decide to attack.
That, of course, is why I love it. I like long games. Sometimes I just want to blow stuff up, but for the most part I like building a world in my mind as I play.

Haldur · 05-28-2012, 10:16 PM

If you want a game with a fast start, create a crowded galaxy (small with lots of enemies). If you want a slower game, create a huge galaxy with very few enemies. Even then, I don't think it's that slow to get into conflict.

Personally, I prefer games where I can take my time building an empire before I get into a war. But everyone has their own preferences.

05-23-2012, 04:31 AM	#1
KroipyBill Join Date: Feb 2010 Reputation: 4 Posts: 85	Might pick this guy up... I've been curious since I've seen this advertised on Steam a few times, and I was going through a few posts on this forum. Bottom line, looks like it's all around a well made game. But one thing I'm not too clear on, is it somewhat slower? When I say slower, like you'll need a lot of patience to build things up? Not like a stronghold kingdoms kind of slow, but also not a fast leveling up fast paced game such as Diablo or something. Sorry I hope my question makes some sense. I'm just trying to find out the time it takes for the gameplay.

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05-23-2012, 06:52 AM	#2
Tyriel12 Join Date: Nov 2011 Reputation: 8 Posts: 194	Depends on how you play i usualy get in to wars fairly fast.

05-23-2012, 08:33 AM	#3
deanco Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 22 Posts: 90	There is a 'Slow' setting but yes, it's your usual long, drawn out civilization-type game.

05-23-2012, 08:59 AM	#4
Bacon775 Join Date: May 2012 Reputation: 8 Posts: 8	I don't think it is that slow... of course right now people feel that way because when you're not used to the game, turns can take some time and you usually need a few turns to do anything. Like you said, the game is rather polished, especially for an alpha. Once you know where everything is and what it does, turns can go by rather quickly. Now, it is a 4X type game... from start to finish, it will naturally take longer than your average strategy game, but probably not as long as Civilization for example.

05-23-2012, 07:07 PM	#5
KroipyBill Join Date: Feb 2010 Reputation: 4 Posts: 85	That's fine with me honestly. I don't know if any of you have ever played the new F2P stronghold kingdoms game that's on Steam, but that game can take DAYS to get stuff done haha.

05-28-2012, 10:16 PM	#7
Haldur Join Date: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156 Posts: 975	If you want a game with a fast start, create a crowded galaxy (small with lots of enemies). If you want a slower game, create a huge galaxy with very few enemies. Even then, I don't think it's that slow to get into conflict. Personally, I prefer games where I can take my time building an empire before I get into a war. But everyone has their own preferences.