Alex Connolly
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Well, it's either a case of haters saying it isn't Starcraft, so why bother, or now...Civ. You'd think the herd were engaged in some sort of digital eugenics program.
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R.U.S.E. |OT| Of Feints and Schwerpunkts
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EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
It took less than fifteen minutes for it to become blatantly obvious this game is not a StarCraft or Civilization clone.
And that, in my opinion, is a huge pro towards this game.
And that, in my opinion, is a huge pro towards this game.
Alex Connolly
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Spread the word, Eat.
Maastricht
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And of course then there are a few hapless citizens who don't own a gaming PC and are happy to be able to play a decent RTS on their console (which, with the Move controls on PS3, seems to be much less painful than usual - now it's just some framerate, texture quality and pop-in niggles 
). Look forward to trying this as soon as I get a Move in my hands (hopefully by tomorrow).
). Look forward to trying this as soon as I get a Move in my hands (hopefully by tomorrow).Alex Connolly
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I've got to say, the full PS3 game is certainly - at least in my experience - a prettier and more polished game that what the demo makes it out to be. I've not had any framerate issues, and there does seem to be less of that pop-in within the campaign.
The romance grows.
The romance grows.
Alex Connolly
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Dascu said:
No shame in that. At least there's interest!
In regards to Fersis' question of skirmish save abilities on PS3 - indeed there is, Eugen haven't left us in the lurch.
Alex Connolly
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I'm up for it, sir! Hopefully time permits!
Played this last night using PlayStation Move. Let me preface this post by saying that I didn't read the manual, and I completely suck at RTS.
The Move controls are pretty good overall. I used the Nav controller as well, which definitely helped with camera control. The audio is great, and the visuals are very nice, but there is some texture pop-in when you change camera perspectives etc. The game is very playable with Move though, and is one of the better launch titles for the new controllers.
The Move controls are pretty good overall. I used the Nav controller as well, which definitely helped with camera control. The audio is great, and the visuals are very nice, but there is some texture pop-in when you change camera perspectives etc. The game is very playable with Move though, and is one of the better launch titles for the new controllers.
Alex Connolly
Member
Nice impressions, Torgo. If anything, it certainly showcases a non-"casual" game can be done a service with waggle.
lastplayed
Member
Man, 4v4 matches can get... interesting.
We ended up losing though. The stupid AI blew all their money and didn't bother building admin buildings, so it eventually ended up as 3 vs me.
Speaking of which, does anyone have any tips for a healthy economy? That's probably my biggest gripe so far, how restricting the slow economy can be. I try to have epic hour long matches but spend 80% of the time tapping my fingers as I wait for the cash to drip into my HQ.
Do you blow all your money on admin buildings leaving yourself undefended against rush attacks? Or capture all possible supply points and just go for it?
We ended up losing though. The stupid AI blew all their money and didn't bother building admin buildings, so it eventually ended up as 3 vs me.
Speaking of which, does anyone have any tips for a healthy economy? That's probably my biggest gripe so far, how restricting the slow economy can be. I try to have epic hour long matches but spend 80% of the time tapping my fingers as I wait for the cash to drip into my HQ.
Do you blow all your money on admin buildings leaving yourself undefended against rush attacks? Or capture all possible supply points and just go for it?
Alex Connolly
Member
I wouldn't use Admin buildings until the mid to late game, given that they're a hundred bucks a pop. A lot of hardware can be fielded for that price, hardware that can be used to capture enemy supply depots. But that's the beauty of the game, your strategies are your own!
For me, it's 1-2 supply depots > barracks > 2-3 recon > 4-8 inf. > hopefully 2 supply depot (under radio silence by the time my first inf. are rolling out) > armour/anti-armour...and then it goes on.
It sounds like a mad-fun game you had, though!
For me, it's 1-2 supply depots > barracks > 2-3 recon > 4-8 inf. > hopefully 2 supply depot (under radio silence by the time my first inf. are rolling out) > armour/anti-armour...and then it goes on.
It sounds like a mad-fun game you had, though!
Amazing game. It´s the first time RTS is possible on console. The UI is pure genius. Like how the aircombat is handled separatly with the left directional pad. And how you don´t have to select the building before ordering new troops. The slow starts are perfect. This is an intelligent mans tactical game, not a speedkey sport like SC.
Alex Connolly
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Gola, great impressions. The d-pad air support function is brilliant. Just finished the Italian theatre in the single player, in between playing some skirmishes before hitting the online. Such a rollicking game.
Liberty4all
Banned
I'm really enjoying the game. Still playing the campaign. I have to say though that the texture pop in on the PS3 version can get really ridiculous at times.
Can't wait to start playing multiplayer but I need to finish the campaign mode first.
Can't wait to start playing multiplayer but I need to finish the campaign mode first.
Alex Connolly
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Bamelin said:
I've noticed the pop-in has certain levels where it's really prevalent, but others much less so. Otherwise, it's the best damn RTS I've played in a long time. The bigger scope is intoxicating! By the by, what's your PSN tag, Bamelin? Timezone permitting, we could get a game on sometime.
Fersis, yep, my copy came in the post on Monday. It's fantastic. Fear not, it'll be on rotation for a long, looooong time.
Liberty4all
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PSN tag is Bamelin
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Alex Connolly
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Bamelin said:
Sounds good, and logical! I'll add you. Mine is Pylon_Command if you get there sooner.
Alex Connolly
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From the developers, the PS3 pop-in will be highly reduced in the upcoming patch, along with a few other bugs here and there.
Sounds good to me!
Sounds good to me!
Alex Connolly
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gola said:
Added you and Bamelin. Gonna be away for the weekend too, but maybe next week sometime. Fear not on the server issue. Ubisoft keeps its servers open. Endwar is still kicking and that was a while ago.
Alex Connolly
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Alex Connolly
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Fersis said:
No rush, man. Be fiscally responsible!
First R.U.S.E PC Patch
What does this new patch brings?
- Region Unlock. Steam has changed the way we see games in multi since the Ruse Free WeekEnd. The consequence is that on the current build you see only people very close to your steam region.
The patch allows to broader the regions.
-Deactivation of golden chips. More info latter.
-Minor corrections. More info latter.
What does this new patch brings?
- Region Unlock. Steam has changed the way we see games in multi since the Ruse Free WeekEnd. The consequence is that on the current build you see only people very close to your steam region.
The patch allows to broader the regions.
-Deactivation of golden chips. More info latter.
-Minor corrections. More info latter.
Alex Connolly
Member
That'll be a great patch, regardless of platform.
Just wanted to say the iTunes submission for the RUSE HQ Broadcast has been approved, and I've added the links to the OP. However, it's still a day or so away from appearing on the iTunes Store, so keep your eye on it after the weekend and all should be ready to go!
I'm going to be asking for some impressions from you guys for the next broadcast, so stay tuned. Hope you're all digging the game.
Fersis, you'll love it.
Just wanted to say the iTunes submission for the RUSE HQ Broadcast has been approved, and I've added the links to the OP. However, it's still a day or so away from appearing on the iTunes Store, so keep your eye on it after the weekend and all should be ready to go!
I'm going to be asking for some impressions from you guys for the next broadcast, so stay tuned. Hope you're all digging the game.
Fersis, you'll love it.
lastplayed
Member
Pylon_Trooper said:
Will do!
Just had an awesome tank battle.
For every T-34 the Tigers destroyed, I had another two rolling in.
Alex Connolly
Member
Christ Almighty, LP! It's the battle of Kursk!
Alex Connolly
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No waypoints, sir, but within the options, you can check the 'Sticky Select' (or something along those lines) option and it'll keep the unit selected. It's the only way to play.
lastplayed
Member
I turned on the sticky selection in the demo, but haven't used it since. It can be useful in some situations, but I've just got used to reselecting everything. Probably because I don't stick with one unit for long, I'm constantly darting around the map.
Alex Connolly
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It's pretty useful with a controller, but we'll see how I go when the Move is plugged in.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Pylon_Trooper said:No waypoints, sir, but within the options, you can check the 'Sticky Select' (or something along those lines) option and it'll keep the unit selected. It's the only way to play.
If you're on PC, hold shift and you can set up multiple commands for units and groups, essentially waypointing.
Alex Connolly
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How's the review coming along, Eat?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Pylon_Trooper said:
Aiming for tomorrow or Monday. I've got a few things on so it might slip into Tuesday, but if I manage my weekend like I should be managing my RUSE I'll get it done soon
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Haunted
Member
Wow!
I haven't been impressed by such seamless scaling in a videogame landscape sincePopulous III the first Black & White. Just started out in the SP campaign, and it's all relatively simple and manageable so far as far as unit control and management goes.
Which is a good thing, because with all the time I spend speeding and rotating and zooming around the map, marvelling at all the details and things going on, I'd have no chance microing my troops properly. :lol Really, could play around with these miniature worlds all day. Lovely lovely.
I haven't been impressed by such seamless scaling in a videogame landscape since
Which is a good thing, because with all the time I spend speeding and rotating and zooming around the map, marvelling at all the details and things going on, I'd have no chance microing my troops properly. :lol Really, could play around with these miniature worlds all day. Lovely lovely.
lastplayed
Member
Yeah it's a shame you don't spend more time zoomed in. The textures and detail are incredibly rich.
It's spoiled me in a way. When I go back to games like Total War and CoH, I want to zoom all the way out see the whole landscape, but I can't!
It's spoiled me in a way. When I go back to games like Total War and CoH, I want to zoom all the way out see the whole landscape, but I can't!
Alex Connolly
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Haunted said:
Haunted, glad this wasn't a Section 8 experience for you! Goddamn gorgeous game, inhabits a very interesting place in the genre. Dunno where a lot of the other GAF Strat-heads are...probably begins somewhere with 'this's Jimmy!'.TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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This does look cool.
I'm interested.
I'm interested.
Have been playing a good bunch of games online and i see some metagames tendencies showing.
The most prominent is people going for easy quick wins using paratroopers. They capture your buildings at the beginning collapsing your whole strategy. Right now it is imperative to create some defenses before anything else or you'll be trapped.
My recommendation is to build AA and infantry and let them come...lol.
Of course, if you're more of an aerial player, you can use fighters as defenders.
Similar metagame is for italian players rushing your supply depots with light and quick tanks. Some AntiArmor is also a good idea at the beginning.
I've scored many victories against all those rush gamers.
The thing i like about this game is that you can implement many different strategies. The most sarisfying moments come when you annihilate those that go for easy victories relying on unbalanced or unrealistic strategies.
Have you seen more metagame tendencies?
The most prominent is people going for easy quick wins using paratroopers. They capture your buildings at the beginning collapsing your whole strategy. Right now it is imperative to create some defenses before anything else or you'll be trapped.
My recommendation is to build AA and infantry and let them come...lol.
Of course, if you're more of an aerial player, you can use fighters as defenders.
Similar metagame is for italian players rushing your supply depots with light and quick tanks. Some AntiArmor is also a good idea at the beginning.
I've scored many victories against all those rush gamers.
The thing i like about this game is that you can implement many different strategies. The most sarisfying moments come when you annihilate those that go for easy victories relying on unbalanced or unrealistic strategies.
Have you seen more metagame tendencies?
Beardz
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Alex Connolly
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kerrak said:
This is what I want to see. It's true, the Italians can field tankettes straight from the barracks, the Carro Veloces and, from memory, the M11s. IF the can get their light armoured force in to harass infantry and supply before the AT Base goes up or the Infantry can get to cover or a position for ambush, the damage a set of cheap and fast tankettes is phenomenal.
The French have a similar unit, the H39. But what makes that even better is the armor rating of 2, rather than the Veloce's utterly 0 when it comes to how much it can take.