Terran Conflict X3; Extreme Addiction!

[Lionheart]

WOW! Nice screenshots! Man...you are so tempting me. I'm still going through Fallout 3 right now, but i will probably buy this game when i'm done w/ it. Looks like a very good *classic* sci-fi game....just my style.

I still remember working on Wing Commander Online about 12 years ago over at Origin. It was gonna be such a cool game (probably similar to this one)...but the technology at the time just couldn't support such a "advanced game." (the only Massive Online game out at that time was UO...not even 3D). Anyways, EA canceled the game....sad. I always think that the Wing Commander IP has a HUGE following.....somebody should bring it back....

-feng

Man Feng,

Youve been into all the games, lol..

I hadnt seen you in a while. I figured you purchased it and was deep into the X3 Universe, lol..

I'm up to three ships now...trading mostly ore and a little energy. Staying mainly in the Argon/Boron systems.........
Which direction to the Teladian Quad ??

LuckyDog

LD, youve already got a 3rd ship?? Dang..

I lost money on Ore and was going to go for computer chips trading, but dang, no systems have it in stock.

Can you 'auto-trade' the ships? Can they run themselves?

If you explore deep North as far as you can go, then start bearing East, you will bump into all the Teladian systems.

I was just up logging new gates and factories and systems in the far North East. Man... The gates just keep going and going.... I cant believe how far everything goes..



One cool thing is the music. Each system seems to have its own music and some are pretty cool. I wonder if its possible to get the music to listen to on iPod?



Bill

[Lionheart]

Mike; Gigabyte,

How did the Memory upgrade do on your rig?




Bill

[gigabyte]

Mike; Gigabyte,

How did the Memory upgrade do on your rig?

Bill

Hey Bill, I finally got the main system running late last night, it was a PITA but things are running again. I now have 8 gig of high speed DDR2 and 3.25 terabytes of primary storage - what a beast to back up and I would never want to try a full defrag, thank heaven for automated defrag and backup.

I had some trouble getting it running, somehow an SATA data cable came off in the process so when I closed the covers and hit the power I got a Boot Disk Failure... I have my system (an HP Media Center) tucked along side my desk and with my cable management it is a real nusance connecting and disconnecting. I ended up draging it back out and stripping it all down finally discovering I had pulled of the cable for the primary boot drive, after sorting it all out and getting it back in place I finally got running just as it was time to hit the hay.

I am hoping to give FSX and X3 a test tonight and see how the performace is, I was getting 20-25 FPS in FSX and I hope to see a firm 30 in most areas... we will see???

[Madman]

Long time X-player (X-tension, X-2, X-3 Reunion) chiming in here.

Lionheart asked about 'auto-trading'; first get a piece of software called a trading system extension and install it in the ship that you're piloting. Now you can check pricing and stock levels of a station without landing; target the station, check the info, and the quantities of stock for sale and resource inventory levels and current prices are listed. You can now also order your freighter to land at stations (you don't even have to be in the same system; once your freighter enters the system you have access to price and stock information) and buy and sell items while you continue exploring the galaxy in your other ship. You can also purchase trade command software Mk. 3 (later, when you've got the cash because it costs over 500,000 credits). This will eventually (after your pilot learns and increases his trade level) make your traders almost completely autonomous.

Here is a link to the Egosoft forums: http://forum.egosoft.com/index.php

When you go into the X-Universe forum check the The Ultimate X resource and guides list (it's a "Sticky" thread right near the top). This thread contains links to tons and tons of information about all the X series of games.

Also, here are a couple of other sites with tons of information as well (including sector maps, etc.):

X-3: Reunion http://www.xdatabase.de/x3-reunion/en/welcome.html

X-3: Terran Conflict http://eng.x3tc.ru/

Warning: Visiting these sites is bound to lead to spoilers eventually, but sometimes you may find yourself needing that extra little bit of information.

[Lionheart]

Thanks MadMan!

Awesome!


There will be alot to read tonight after work. :d

[Buddha13]

Hi all,
I have played all the X games except this one. I am afraid i have become hooked on EVE which now takes up a lot of time.But I tink I will give it ago as well.

Buddha13

[gigabyte]

If this keeps up we will be asking for an X3 Sub Forum...lol

I do love the game, I guess it is the open ended aspect that makes it so appealing, very much like FS you can go anywhere and do what ever you choose, except with the X-universe there are bad guys with lasers that shoot at you from time to time.

I have been glancing at the X3 forums from time to time, and hesitate to dig too deep so I don't get tempted by the spoilers, but I expect I will try one of the campaigns soon and when I do I will no doubt need some help from the spoilers. For now I am sticking to exploring and enjoying it very much.

I have been looking for the Terrian Conflict version but I can't find a copy locally, and the Game Store is sold out, but there is talk of a "Super Box" which will contain all the versions and additional fan made add on's so hopefully I will get my fix from that.

[Craig Taylor]

Long time X-player (X-tension, X-2, X-3 Reunion) chiming in here.

Lionheart asked about 'auto-trading'; first get a piece of software called a trading system extension and install it in the ship that you're piloting. Now you can check pricing and stock levels of a station without landing; target the station, check the info, and the quantities of stock for sale and resource inventory levels and current prices are listed. You can now also order your freighter to land at stations (you don't even have to be in the same system; once your freighter enters the system you have access to price and stock information) and buy and sell items while you continue exploring the galaxy in your other ship. You can also purchase trade command software Mk. 3 (later, when you've got the cash because it costs over 500,000 credits). This will eventually (after your pilot learns and increases his trade level) make your traders almost completely autonomous.

Here is a link to the Egosoft forums: http://forum.egosoft.com/index.php

When you go into the X-Universe forum check the The Ultimate X resource and guides list (it's a "Sticky" thread right near the top). This thread contains links to tons and tons of information about all the X series of games.

Also, here are a couple of other sites with tons of information as well (including sector maps, etc.):

X-3: Reunion http://www.xdatabase.de/x3-reunion/en/welcome.html

X-3: Terran Conflict http://eng.x3tc.ru/

Warning: Visiting these sites is bound to lead to spoilers eventually, but sometimes you may find yourself needing that extra little bit of information.

Hey all,

Based on Gary's suggestion in the 'Patrol Logs' thread, I'm giving this post a 'bump'. Some very helpful stuff [madly rushes off to bookmark links].

A note on mission 'guidance' - mine was turned on by default, but I guess this may vary depending on your installation. I think you can turn it on/off by going to the main in-game menu bar, clicking on the top icon (pilot status, etc.) and selecting 'My Missions' (should be the top menu selection if you have a mission active). Then click on the mission displayed. A window will pop up with high-level mission info. There should be a notification in the upper right hand corner of the window that says "Guidance Active" or not. There's a way to bring up a sub menu within this mission box (might be left or right mouse click, or maybe even a hover), and one of the selections from this submenu is to turn guidance on/off. You can also abort the mission from this submenu, which I *think* you can do with no loss to your reputation. If you forget some of the details of the mission, such as where/who to make contact for additional information, I think you can find a choice to bring up the original briefing. You can also select 'My Message Log' from the top menu to see this briefing. Comes in handy sometimes.

Cheers,

[Lionheart]

Thanks Craig for reposting that.


LuckyDog..

Yiiewwww LUCKY DOG!!!! Over a Billion credits???????????????

Yikes-skis!

:faint:

[Lionheart]

I found out, last night, that when you purchase a ship that is out in space (in a sector), that pilot in the ship ejects in his suit, lolololol.... Crazy people! I guess they are really anxious to sell their stuff..

I offered the pilot a ride to the station, but he didnt ansere my hails.. Oh well. Probably an hour flight in the suit. Hope he has enough fuel and oxy..

In case you didnt know, some pilots offer their ships for sale when flying through sectors. They usually have a money sign over them. Just click and ask. Always double check prices from that russian site. (Go to the site, screenshots/screenshots of ships/ and do a search for it, check the price when its new.. Some ships that are used go for almost the new price, not worth it.. Some are a small fraction of the new price.. VERY MUCH WORTH IT then.. ).


:d


Bill