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Master of Orion III

Wed, 26 February 2003 15:19

Chee

Senior Chief Petty Officer

Messages: 91
Registered: November 2002
Location: Cincinnati, OH

Rate Master of Orion III (from 1-5)[ 32 votes ]
1.	1. Hate it! Waste of money.	2 / 6%
2.	2.	1 / 3%
3.	3. Middle of the road.	3 / 9%
4.	4.	0 / 0%
5.	5. Love it! Definately recommend it.	1 / 3%
6.	NA. Haven't played it.	25 / 78%

Wondering if there were any Stars! players out there who've already got their hands on a copy of Master of Orion III... and what they think about it.

Thanks,
Dan

[Updated on: Wed, 26 February 2003 15:20]

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Re: Master of Orion III

Wed, 26 February 2003 16:43

FurFuznel

Lt. Junior Grade

Stars! Nova developer

Messages: 437
Registered: November 2002
Location: New Brunswick, Canada

I am interested in trying out MOO III but most likely will not get around to getting a copy of it until next winter. I am interested in hearing what other people have to say about it though.

Shadallark

Shadallark <==> FurFuznel
Mental anguish is for those who choose to think - FurFuznel
running Mac OS X 10.6.7

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Re: Master of Orion III

Wed, 26 February 2003 19:07

Micha

Commander

Duel Club Champion 2005

Duel Club Champion 2004

Messages: 2342
Registered: November 2002
Location: Belgium GMT +1

Chee wrote on Wed, 26 February 2003 21:19

Wondering if there were any Stars! players out there who've already got their hands on a copy of Master of Orion III... and what they think about it.

Thanks,
Dan

Well, so far it seems nobody has tried it yet!

STARS! RULES!

regards,
mch

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Re: Master of Orion III

Wed, 26 February 2003 19:29

zoid

Ensign

Messages: 348
Registered: December 2002
Location: Murray, KY - USA

Tried it? Heck, this is the first I've heard of it.

I'M NOT AN EXPERT AND I'M OFTEN PROVEN WRONG. TAKE THAT INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN YOU READ MY POSTS.
Math? Confused

Ummm, sure! Nod

I do FREESTYLE math.

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Re: Master of Orion III

Wed, 26 February 2003 19:39

Peptis

Petty Officer 3rd Class

Messages: 45
Registered: November 2002
Location: Canberra, Australia

I read a review of it where the author gave it a good score, but the author actually liked MOO2. I'm not sure if his opinion counts Wink

I'm waiting on some more reviews to come out...

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Re: Master of Orion III

Thu, 27 February 2003 16:11

McKulz

Petty Officer 3rd Class

Messages: 40
Registered: November 2002
Location: England

I've read in several reviews that the diplomacy is absolutely useless as the computer players do whatever for no reason.

But the game is supposed to be outstanding in multiplayer. If I had a better computer and job, I'd buy it.

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Re: Master of Orion III

Fri, 02 May 2003 12:05

Paladin

Officer Cadet 3rd Year

Messages: 270
Registered: May 2003
Location: Kentucky

I have heard it not woth buying.

"There is no substitute for Integrity"

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Re: Master of Orion III

Wed, 07 May 2003 08:45

iztok

Commander

Messages: 1202
Registered: April 2003
Location: Slovenia, Europe

Hi!
I was very anxious to get MOO3, but after reading a lot of negative comments, I decided not to install it, despite a friend of mine offered me a free (pirated) copy from Kazaa.
It looks like the game will need a lot of polishing before it becomes a real sequel to great MoO1 and MoO2.
BR, Iztok

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Re: Master of Orion III

Wed, 07 May 2003 13:20

regiss

Petty Officer 1st Class

Messages: 65
Registered: November 2002

Yes, that's what I've experienced, too.

But Despise that from "free" copy I couldn't make fonts to
display right, I'm still waiting for it to become better and to
be worth buying.

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Re: Master of Orion III

Fri, 09 May 2003 14:51

matas

Crewman 3rd Class

Messages: 7
Registered: May 2003
Location: Lithuania

As I used to be a maniac of MOO2, when I installed
MOO3 I expected a week of NO-SLEEP. But....
maybe my interest has cooled Smile

it is somehow boring.
Too lots of graphics, and too litle of numbers, calculations
(that's why stars! (or galaxy) are the best!),
computer can automate all the tasks..... I feel like
sitting on the tip of the iceberg and unable to see the rest
of the processes.

Maybe It's only the first impression... I shall explore it more

Matas

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Re: Master of Orion III

Sat, 10 May 2003 15:54

Abbadon

Crewman 1st Class

Messages: 25
Registered: January 2003
Location: UK

MOO3 is a poor product. Fixed at 800 x 600 resolution.
The interface is absolutely frustrating, I spend my time trying to stop the AI controlling my race from doing stupid things.
I have only played 3 games up to about 200 turns.
It does have great depth but has little excitement.
The battle board is the worst I have seen.

Go to the forums at the official web site, they are huge and have much info.

Regards

Abbadon - Angel of the Abyss

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Re: Master of Orion III

Wed, 21 May 2003 21:59

Kaz0o

Crewman 3rd Class

Messages: 6
Registered: April 2003
Location: u.s okc

i thought moo3 was horrible,but i have been playing quite abit of age of wonders 2 through email with co-worker lol.

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Re: Master of Orion III

Sat, 06 September 2003 13:05

Shadow Whist

Chief Warrant Officer 2

Messages: 167
Registered: August 2003
Location: Vancouver, WA

Adding my 2cents,

I actually bought the game and played it for a few months... I would like to try it multiplayer... I believe its designed for the macromanager and for that reason, stars! players might not like it too much...

I recommend buying when it is cheaper. It is not worth the $50 (I actually bought it used $30).

Rapid Weasel News Agency, We've got the Rabid!

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Re: Master of Orion III

Sat, 06 September 2003 13:22

Hatterson

Warrant Officer
Past Weekly Puzzle Master

Messages: 121
Registered: May 2003
Location: NY, USA

I am not even interesting in buying it because it has not received good reviews from critics or the public. Personally, I will just stick with Stars! (and play Counter Strike online when I need to shoot something.)

"Don't be so humble - you are not that great. " - Golda Meir (1898-1978) to a visiting diplomat

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