IIRC, I tried playing SS1 a few years ago .... but it could also just be a similar game.
It was actually really cool, but I didn't spend nearly enough time trying to get used to it. I'm downloading the no-movie version from the link above (<i>15k/s, 5 hours left.. ugh!!</i>), so I'll still have a few hours this evening to play it. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
Thanks for the tip about the laser weapons... My strategy will go down the drain <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif'><!--endemo-->
My first time, I went for a total- Psi character.... And it was really annoying when you get killed while trying to switch to the right ability. Then i went for a psi-melee character.... Fear my wrench.
Im a navy hacker/normal gun, because with the normal guns you at least have a variety of ammunition, AP for robots, AP for annelids and organics, and normal for just whatever. Just the only problem is (Ive stated this many times before) ammo is few and far between, and the weapons jam when you least expect it (or want it to) Later in the game I put points into exotic and strength, for the crystal shard of course, and research so I can use all the cool exotic stuff. So at the end of the game:
Strength: MAX (for the armor and high melee attack) Cyber Affinity: MAX Research:one below MAX (used the implant) Exotic: MAX Hacking:MAX Normal Weapons:MAX Maitence:5 Endurance:4
and I cant remember anything else, but nothing in psi, energy, repair, or heavy weapons.
at the end of the game, you'll be glad you have it, plus it opens the crates, doors (that can be), makes replicator items cheaper, and other little things... but thats my opinion, different people have different ways of playing, im going to try a psi character next.
I think it's worth buying this game for the movies alone. They really add nicely to the atmosphere.
As for character abilities, I think the game works best with an OSA Psi-character as a starter. Instead of focusing on Psi early, pump up your weapon and hacking skills. High modification skill is also a clever choice so you can get the most out of your weapons and if they break, find a new one and modify it without having to use one of those rare and valuable French-Epstein devices. Even though cryo/pyrokinesis doesn't do much damage, it's nice to have around incase one runs out of bullets. If you want to melee, up your exotics so you can wield the Annelid Chrystal since it damages everything. I won't spoil the game for those who have yet to experience it, but I'd recommend buying the PSI tier that allows invisibility and the invisibility power itself if you can spare the cybernetic modules to do so, since it comes handy near the end of the game.
[edit] And if you do have the skill to use the fusion cannon, no point in setting it to any other setting than death, since it's best used on large, nasty critters.
Outside the recruitment facility(thats the building where you choose your career) there is a basketball. On the recreation deck there is a baskeball court. I guess you know what I´m getting at.
Is the multiplayer game voice enabled? I'm interested to know how the multiplayer works, ie, do you get more enemies and how far can you wander away from your team mates, maximum people.. etc etc..
I might join you later <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> I have it downloaded.
<!--QuoteBegin--GWAR+Apr 15 2003, 06:40 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (GWAR @ Apr 15 2003, 06:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I just got killed by a fireball shooting monkey....
owned<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Heh, even more so knowing that as a PSI character you can become totally immune to fire based attacks <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
Anyway, I?d love to join in - what kind of chars are you gonna play? My absolute fav is PSI + Maint. Skill so i can use the Power Armor with 160% charge and reload it by the power of my mind...
Besides, isn?t the latest patch the only one with multiplayer support?
owned<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Heh, even more so knowing that as a PSI character you can become totally immune to fire based attacks <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
Anyway, I?d love to join in - what kind of chars are you gonna play? My absolute fav is PSI + Maint. Skill so i can use the Power Armor with 160% charge and reload it by the power of my mind...
Besides, isn?t the latest patch the only one with multiplayer support? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Yes, You have to have it.
You have to start a new character to play MP, To prevent cheating.
Ill play anything... <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> Obviously someone is going to have to be a hacker. (I like guns!)
<!--QuoteBegin--Injury+Apr 15 2003, 01:47 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Injury @ Apr 15 2003, 01:47 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Do you get that close to cyborg midwives Burr?! That's crazy..
<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> no, thats a screenie i got off the net, I usually shoot them dead before they even notice im there. They scare me too much to get that close. Oh, I will be a hacker!
Also, can you take screenshots, I cant find the command for it.
You are a little late - we had a go at it already and for some strange reason it even worked...
Basically you can whack about anything if youre determined enough, spiders are a little hard though as they jump around like crazy when you get close. But that´s what you have burnination for - no need to face them they just die.
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It was actually really cool, but I didn't spend nearly enough time trying to get used to it. I'm downloading the no-movie version from the link above (<i>15k/s, 5 hours left.. ugh!!</i>), so I'll still have a few hours this evening to play it. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
Hopefully, we can get a full team together to do a multiplayer co-operation to complete the game together. It should be full of chuckles.
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My first time, I went for a total- Psi character.... And it was really annoying when you get killed while trying to switch to the right ability. Then i went for a psi-melee character.... Fear my wrench.
Strength: MAX (for the armor and high melee attack)
Cyber Affinity: MAX
Research:one below MAX (used the implant)
Exotic: MAX
Hacking:MAX
Normal Weapons:MAX
Maitence:5
Endurance:4
and I cant remember anything else, but nothing in psi, energy, repair, or heavy weapons.
(I like the sig btw)
As for character abilities, I think the game works best with an OSA Psi-character as a starter. Instead of focusing on Psi early, pump up your weapon and hacking skills. High modification skill is also a clever choice so you can get the most out of your weapons and if they break, find a new one and modify it without having to use one of those rare and valuable French-Epstein devices. Even though cryo/pyrokinesis doesn't do much damage, it's nice to have around incase one runs out of bullets. If you want to melee, up your exotics so you can wield the Annelid Chrystal since it damages everything. I won't spoil the game for those who have yet to experience it, but I'd recommend buying the PSI tier that allows invisibility and the invisibility power itself if you can spare the cybernetic modules to do so, since it comes handy near the end of the game.
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And if you do have the skill to use the fusion cannon, no point in setting it to any other setting than death, since it's best used on large, nasty critters.
Outside the recruitment facility(thats the building where you choose your career) there is a basketball. On the recreation deck there is a baskeball court. I guess you know what I´m getting at.
Tip. You have to climb to get the basketball btw.
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Us3r and I tore through the game in 3 short days of constant gaming. Whee, multiplayer is so fun..
Energy is really, really good endgame, despite being fairly arsed against annelids.
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If anyone wants to have a game, IM me or PM me (i really wanna try MP)
owned<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Heh, even more so knowing that as a PSI character you can become totally immune to fire based attacks <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
Anyway, I?d love to join in - what kind of chars are you gonna play? My absolute fav is PSI + Maint. Skill so i can use the Power Armor with 160% charge and reload it by the power of my mind...
Besides, isn?t the latest patch the only one with multiplayer support?
owned<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Heh, even more so knowing that as a PSI character you can become totally immune to fire based attacks <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
Anyway, I?d love to join in - what kind of chars are you gonna play? My absolute fav is PSI + Maint. Skill so i can use the Power Armor with 160% charge and reload it by the power of my mind...
Besides, isn?t the latest patch the only one with multiplayer support? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yes, You have to have it.
You have to start a new character to play MP, To prevent cheating.
Im starting it up again... (I want a test subject!! hehehe)
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no, thats a screenie i got off the net, I usually shoot them dead before they even notice im there. They scare me too much to get that close. Oh, I will be a hacker!
Also, can you take screenshots, I cant find the command for it.
Basically you can whack about anything if youre determined enough, spiders are a little hard though as they jump around like crazy when you get close. But that´s what you have burnination for - no need to face them they just die.