Ra2 Vs Starcraft

MoquiaoMoquiao Join Date: 2003-05-09 Member: 16168Members
<div class="IPBDescription">we back online we came to crime</div> hey firstly.... the topic description is lyrics form an Xzibit song im listening to as i couldnt think of anyting good.

and i thoguht i would share a story with you.... Are you sitting comfortably?...................... then ill begin...

i was in Game today and my god they have alot of p.c games... i havent been up to game or anywhere games related other then WHSmiths in the last 8 months... so this was a nice change...

and i had £10 left form £200.... (dont ask)

and i thought muh video game time... i found 3 titles which i had heard of played and were supposed to be godly....

1 Starcraft
2 Swat 2
3 Red Alert 2

game 2 is the only one i had played... i rejected that though as as much as it WAS fun now it would just be bad...

i have never heard of starcraft before i came to these boards... so i was thinking about it alot... but then i deciuded agaisnt it and chose red alert 2.

why because i have a specific image of what i want a game like that too look like... and i want a game which has tanks/infantry/fighter jets on semi-realistic combat enviroments...

and for me red alert 2 fills this better than starcraft...

so now i have more moeny again. (i came home and realised i had around £60 left for saome bizarre reason.. )

is it worth going back to get starcraft?
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  • RPG_JssmfulhudRPG_Jssmfulhud Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4006Members
    In my humble opinion, Starcraft is the best RTS game ever. It still has an enormous amount of online and offline players...
  • Deus_AxeonDeus_Axeon Join Date: 2003-06-24 Member: 17656Members
    Yeah, StarCraft is a really good RTS. It's Blizzard's best IMO, Warcraft III doesn't even topple it. If you like Red Alert 2, then you are sure to like StarCraft. There is still a huge fanbase, so it's still good for online play too.
  • InfinitumInfinitum Anime Encyclopedia Join Date: 2002-08-08 Member: 1111Members, Constellation
  • SirusSirus Join Date: 2002-11-13 Member: 8466Members, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    Depends, If you would like modern warfare then by all means, play RA2. If its of no consequence to you then play SC.
  • NarfwakNarfwak Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 5258Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS1 Playtester, Playtest Lead, Forum Moderators, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Gold, Reinforced - Diamond, Reinforced - Shadow, Subnautica PT Lead, NS2 Community Developer
    RA2 is a lot sillier than SC as well, especially if you get the expansion pack. Personally, I think well-played silliness is good - just look at the NOLF games.

    Both are great games, and I reccomend them both. I know no one else likes it, but I also like C&C Generals a lot. Learning how to play the game is very easy, it has superb graphics, and some of the fastest-paced, most insane single-player levels I've ever played.
  • Nemesis_ZeroNemesis_Zero Old European Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 75Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    [Disclaimer]The following post is written by a man wishing each and every members of the former Westwood Studios an uncomfortable death for ruining the wonderful C&C series by anything that came after RA1.[/Disclaimer]

    Go there, buy Star Craft. No discussion, go. Just <i>go</i>. Yes, <i><b>now</b></i>.

    Star Craft has the pretty much best SP storyline, the most balanced and fun gameplay, and some of the coolest art ever seen. Personally, I prefer the Hydralisk to Geigers Xenomorph.
  • RPG_JssmfulhudRPG_Jssmfulhud Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4006Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--Nemesis Zero+Jun 24 2003, 08:56 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Nemesis Zero @ Jun 24 2003, 08:56 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> [Disclaimer]The following post is written by a man wishing each and every members of the former Westwood Studios an uncomfortable death for ruining the wonderful C&C series by anything that came after RA1.[/Disclaimer]

    Go there, buy Star Craft. No discussion, go. Just <i>go</i>. Yes, <i><b>now</b></i>.

    Star Craft has the pretty much best SP storyline, the most balanced and fun gameplay, and some of the coolest art ever seen. Personally, I prefer the Hydralisk to Geigers Xenomorph. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Finally. Much wisdom in this post. Read, think, go and buy it.
  • Lumberjack_WannabeLumberjack_Wannabe Join Date: 2003-03-11 Member: 14404Members, Constellation
    edited June 2003
    RA2 and Starcraft are both excellent games. Get both.

    /edit
    Yeah... I read the entire post now <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • pardzhpardzh Join Date: 2002-10-25 Member: 1601Members
    StarCraft.

    I was so addicted to playing that game on B.Net with my friends for almost a full year. It's just awesome.
  • GadzukoGadzuko Join Date: 2002-12-26 Member: 11556Members, Constellation
    Lossstttt!!!!! My preciousss is losssssst!!!

    Where is my Brood War CD!?
  • RPG_JssmfulhudRPG_Jssmfulhud Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4006Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--Gadzuko+Jun 24 2003, 09:44 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Gadzuko @ Jun 24 2003, 09:44 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Lossstttt!!!!! My preciousss is losssssst!!!

    Where is my Brood War CD!? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Ouch, that must hurt... Sorry to hear that. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->

    And yeah, that's another idea. If you're to buy Starcraft, do buy the whole edition. The Starcraft and expansionpack Brood War. It's one of the rare jewels you'll find. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • VenmochVenmoch Join Date: 2002-08-07 Member: 1093Members
    Great now I considering getting Starcraft.......

    Hell with it wheres Gameplay!
  • SkinnYSkinnY Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7500Members
    you make me wanna go buy it again, even though i have it right here...
  • VenmochVenmoch Join Date: 2002-08-07 Member: 1093Members
    Damn you all to hell!

    I've now gone and ordered Starcraft......

    It should be here with a few weeks

    Damn you all!
  • RPG_JssmfulhudRPG_Jssmfulhud Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4006Members
    Heeeheeheee, you'll apologize in a few weeks. I'm waiting for your PM. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • PulsePulse To create, to create and escape. Join Date: 2002-08-29 Member: 1248Members, Constellation
    You should have gotten Starcraft instead, RA2 is a good game, but Starcraft is much better, have you ever seen a game with 3 completely different sides 100% balanced? Well, if you buy SC, then you soon will, and get Broodwar, as its probably the best expansion to any game ever.
  • MoquiaoMoquiao Join Date: 2003-05-09 Member: 16168Members
    wow thx for theinput guys <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->


    and yes i am a mdern fan now on to my next question...


    are there ANY! RTS out there which dont have 'chrono jumpers' 'psychich morons' and other random stuff

    i thought RA2 was as good as it gets but when you keep getting screwed by and 'iron curtain' it gets a bit MUH!

    i am after a game where i can literally click...

    infantry *clicckeh* and a lil man pops out.
    artillery *lickehd!* and a lil guy with a mortar or rocket launcher comes out
    large tank *clickeh* some modern tank comes out

    and as i build i dont want to use 'prism towers' i want a normal game with no specila junk just modern military.. does anyone know of such a game if so you are my god.. please tell me <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • RPG_JssmfulhudRPG_Jssmfulhud Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4006Members
    Sudden strike 1 and 2...
  • PulsePulse To create, to create and escape. Join Date: 2002-08-29 Member: 1248Members, Constellation
    Those are WW2 games, nub.
  • BeastBeast Armonkyi Join Date: 2003-04-21 Member: 15731Members, Constellation
    Er, what about command and conquer generals?
  • RPG_JssmfulhudRPG_Jssmfulhud Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4006Members
    edited June 2003
    <!--QuoteBegin--SiLeNcEr-7+Jun 24 2003, 10:52 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (SiLeNcEr-7 @ Jun 24 2003, 10:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Those are WW2 games, nub. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    As Wolf said: "and as i build i dont want to use 'prism towers' i want a normal game with no specila junk just modern military.. "

    Hello? Paying attention?

    Sure it's not "modern" artillery, but it isn't some futuristic stuff...
  • PulsePulse To create, to create and escape. Join Date: 2002-08-29 Member: 1248Members, Constellation
    edited June 2003
    I really, hoped that you were joking, or that I was thinking of a different series and SS 1&2 were modern warfare games, but they aren't, and apparently you really did just say something extremely stupid. <!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->and as i build i dont want to use 'prism towers' i want a normal game with no specila junk just <b>modern</b> military..<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> WW2 is <i>not</i> modern by any stretch of the imagination, and he wants modern, stuff that they are using and testing right now, OICW's and M16's, not bolt action rifles and the like.
  • BadKarmaBadKarma The Advanced Literature monsters burned my house and gave me a 7 Join Date: 2002-11-12 Member: 8260Members
    edited June 2003
    darnit darnit. I have my Brood War CD but I lost the Starcraft CD.

    P.S. darnit?
  • dr_ddr_d Join Date: 2003-03-28 Member: 14979Members
    If you want to play a modern warfare game play Operation Flashpoint. It's not an RTS but it's about the best modern warefare game out there. Then when you get your fill of modern warfare go play Rise of Nations.

    <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=10&t=34882&hl=sid+meier' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...82&hl=sid+meier</a>
  • RPG_JssmfulhudRPG_Jssmfulhud Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4006Members
    Nope. You thought of the right series. Sudden Strike 1 and 2.

    No, it's not a modern warfare game, but it's close. No prisma towers, no tesla coils, you can compensate and pretend that the Tiger tanks are Abrams... <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • PulsePulse To create, to create and escape. Join Date: 2002-08-29 Member: 1248Members, Constellation
    If he's going to have to do that he might as well pick up Generals, its not the best game ever made, but its modern warfare done and its "ok" at worst, and "pretty damn good" at best, it all depends on what you consider more important, if gameplay, diversity, and overall coolness factor are king, then go with Starcraft and BW, if graphics and a modern military setting is what you really want, then go for Generals, needless to say, I would take SC in a second.
  • RPG_JssmfulhudRPG_Jssmfulhud Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4006Members
    Never played Generals... The damn CD was damaged. <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/mad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • MausMaus Join Date: 2002-11-03 Member: 5599Members
    edited June 2003
    Well, there are people who call WWII-era "modern", and today's military "ultramodern". Just being picky. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->

    Oh, and if we're branching out and mentioning other styles of game with modern warfare, Ghost Recon is the absolute <i>win</i>. Though admittedly I haven't played OFP (I think I'd better put in on my list of things to get).
  • MoquiaoMoquiao Join Date: 2003-05-09 Member: 16168Members
    i have been through my OFP craze now... i came i saw i conquered... i also sat through whole games of not seeing a single enemy!

    i was gonna say about Sudden strike... but like the guy said it is bolt action etc i sort of wanted to say...

    right put a squad down here with 3 m16's a SAW and a radioman (made up group)

    and a sniper team here with an observer using an mp5...

    and a humvee patrolling down this street here...

    i have played generals and i was not best impressed to be honest....

    and FYI : on the starcraft thing i found it apparently had an expansion pack with it...
  • Lumberjack_WannabeLumberjack_Wannabe Join Date: 2003-03-11 Member: 14404Members, Constellation
    edited June 2003
    <!--QuoteBegin--[WoLF]+Jun 24 2003, 05:30 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> ([WoLF] @ Jun 24 2003, 05:30 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> i have been through my OFP craze now... i came i saw i conquered... i also sat through whole games of not seeing a single enemy!

    i was gonna say about Sudden strike... but like the guy said it is bolt action etc i sort of wanted to say...

    right put a squad down here with 3 m16's a SAW and a radioman (made up group)

    and a sniper team here with an observer using an mp5...

    and a humvee patrolling down this street here...

    i have played generals and i was not best impressed to be honest....

    <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I've been drooling over something like that for ages. A close bet would be Commandos. I also believe there was a game produced by the America's Army team that was a squad command game.
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