Total Annihilation
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An idle office chat about retro games inspired me to download and start playing this again. IMHO it really is one of those games that has stood the test of time, it still plays brilliantly and once you have turned the resolution up it doesn't even look that bad.
I remember playing vs 2 friends over LAN many years ago, 5000 unit limits and a few CPU players on the biggest maps, PCs groaning under the strain but such a fantastic way to spend most of a day! Funny to think it'll probably run on a netbook these days.
Anyone else have fond memories (or even still play it)? I wonder if there are still any multiplayer servers...
I remember playing vs 2 friends over LAN many years ago, 5000 unit limits and a few CPU players on the biggest maps, PCs groaning under the strain but such a fantastic way to spend most of a day! Funny to think it'll probably run on a netbook these days.
Anyone else have fond memories (or even still play it)? I wonder if there are still any multiplayer servers...
S3_Graham said:
Where did you download it from??
It would be against the rules for me to post a link to it, but it is "Total Annihilation + Core Contingency + Battle Tactics + 3.1" all in one handy 680mb package which doesn't need installing and will run off a memory stick, CD or even in linux (via WINE)Worth checking out http://springrts.com/ if you like TA. It's an open source implementation, and wasn't bad last time I played it.
Mr Will said:
S3_Graham said:
Where did you download it from??
It would be against the rules for me to post a link to it, but it is "Total Annihilation + Core Contingency + Battle Tactics + 3.1" all in one handy 680mb package which doesn't need installing and will run off a memory stick, CD or even in linux (via WINE)linux.... hmm company server....50pc's??
durbster said:
Daston said:
Ahh I loved this game!
Sueprime commander just dosnt feel the same
No way! Supreme Commander is awesome Sueprime commander just dosnt feel the same
The scale of the battles are epic and the zoom interface is a touch of genius which I really miss in other games.
Once I have my main PC up and running again I'm going to reinstall SC, but TA runs great on my laptop so is perfect for filling a few idle moments in the mean time.
Anyone remember c-napping?
3sixty said:
Forgive my ignorance, but as a kid I ignored TA as I adored my C&C and always saw it as a poorer version of the same genre.
Will take a look at it now though, see what I missed.
TA was IMO better.... it took red alert to another level. im a C&C fanboy but still adored TA. Will take a look at it now though, see what I missed.
Whats supreme Commander like?? i saw SC2 was coming otu and was very tempted... albeit on the 360...
S3_Graham said:
Whats supreme Commander like?? i saw SC2 was coming otu and was very tempted... albeit on the 360...
SC is primarily based around huge maps, hundreds of units and epic battles. It's incredibly geeky and you really have to learn to play it, but its rewards are worth it I think. Great multiplayer if you're willing to put the time in.I've not played SC2 but my common SupCom-foe has and says it's much more snappy. The huge scale maps are gone and I think it's more geared to the console market, i.e. short bursts of arcade fun.
durbster said:
S3_Graham said:
Whats supreme Commander like?? i saw SC2 was coming otu and was very tempted... albeit on the 360...
SC is primarily based around huge maps, hundreds of units and epic battles. It's incredibly geeky and you really have to learn to play it, but its rewards are worth it I think. Great multiplayer if you're willing to put the time in.I've not played SC2 but my common SupCom-foe has and says it's much more snappy. The huge scale maps are gone and I think it's more geared to the console market, i.e. short bursts of arcade fun.
Don't like the feel of the Tiberium wars thing at all.
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