My inspiration is from a game called "Galactic Empire" designed by M. B. Murdock for the Major BBS system. I used to play this game in the late 80's and early 90's. I have never forgotten about this game but it kind of died when the internet exploded into a new revolution of gaming. It only makes sense to me that this game be revitalized with Subspace code. Ideally, the game module would represent most of the key factors that made GE so great, along with some new features.
Point of this mod being playable in todays standards of Subspace; Subspace as you know is a kill'em type of game, which is fun, but it's lacking a key element that makes Galactic Empire so appealing (to me anyway), assets. The assets of your planets is very appealing because it's something you claimed and it's yours as long as the game runs, or until the game resets. There is one exception to this though, somebody or a clan could attack your planet and conquer it as their own, if your planet's defense isn't good enough. I see real estate planets closest to the center of the main world could be a bloodbath, and that could be quite interesting and fun. Of course planets near the center would have advertising benefits too as one who controls it who could possibly set a beacon for the world to see. Your point stats will get bigger or smaller due to the size of your empire that you own. I do see this module as being something of value of today, and for history's sake.
Overall summary in case some people who never heard of Galactic Empire; Galactic Empire is a game where you try to find and own as many planets as possible to build your empire up. Once you establish significant defenses or offenses, you can try to conquer/invade other peoples planets if you choose to. Population is the key to success.
Here is the original Introduction to the game;
" It is 3250 in the standard year, 975 years since man has developed
inter-planetary space navigation, and 412 years since neutron flux
warp technology was perfected by the ship builders of Zygor. They
currently lead the industry with the state of the art ships and
weapons systems.
These are good times where a commander with a good ship and some
business sense can make himself very very rich. Many of the planets
in the known universe are ideal for basing industries to supply the
demands of the interstellar fleet. These are also times when the less
scrupulous commanders can overrun a distant settlement and claim the
planet for his own. It is not a good idea to leave a distant
settlement unprotected and the Galactic Command (an ad hoc legal
body) recommends that commanders check up on their colonists
regularly.
Once you have secured your ship, it is yours to command and keep
maintained. The Zygorians will outfit you with enough supplies to get
you started but you will surely run out if you encounter any rouge
ships. The Galactic Command recommends you find and settle some
planets immediately to secure a supply source for your ship. Or you
can purchase supplies from other commanders with whom you have
established trade agreements.
The object of the game is to build and maintain as large an empire as
you can sustain, using any means you find appropriate. You can do
this by yourself or with a team of other players. Your System
Operator will inform you of the prizes and awards for becoming the
top player(s) in the game.
Good luck and beware the dreaded Cybertrons at all cost. "
Of course this module will be very similar to the original, and that's because I want it to come to life again. There will however be couple of new features added, such as the obvious Subspace navigation, a few extra toys your planet can produce for defense and offense. And perhaps a new introduction will be formed.
I'm only beginning to learn how to program, so don't expect a miracle from me
If you want to help or participate, then I encourage you to do so.
corvey - Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:08 pm
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to be continued...
Samapico - Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:27 pm
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Make sure specs can't see planets... it would kind of ruin it
corvey - Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:52 pm
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