08-17-2009, 02:24 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-17-2009, 02:28 PM by Lord_Leperman.)
Just space Nix :p. If you want ground combat along with the space combat try Universal Combat (it even has FPS portions) though the reception for that game is much more mixed than X3.
There's lots of factory management in X3 as well, since you can buy space stations and produce various goods for trade or for usage. For Example, the Argon Meat steak is produced in Cahoona Bakery stations which need Energy Cells, and Argneu Beef, where they get from other stations that produce those raw ingredients. You then will have to get those ingredients as a station owner, or if you have enough money just post a price setting that's high enough so that NPC ship will trade with your station instead. For a trader, it would be helpful to know which space stations can produce these raw materials more efficiently in order to maximize profits from buying low and selling high.
There are some RTS elements in X3 in the form of a galactic map where you can order your various ships around to defend or destroy various elements in real time, but often times it is better to see the action yourself by going into the sector and watching the battle unfold before your eyes. You may also choose to personally participate in that battle as well if you have a capable ship.
There's lots of factory management in X3 as well, since you can buy space stations and produce various goods for trade or for usage. For Example, the Argon Meat steak is produced in Cahoona Bakery stations which need Energy Cells, and Argneu Beef, where they get from other stations that produce those raw ingredients. You then will have to get those ingredients as a station owner, or if you have enough money just post a price setting that's high enough so that NPC ship will trade with your station instead. For a trader, it would be helpful to know which space stations can produce these raw materials more efficiently in order to maximize profits from buying low and selling high.
There are some RTS elements in X3 in the form of a galactic map where you can order your various ships around to defend or destroy various elements in real time, but often times it is better to see the action yourself by going into the sector and watching the battle unfold before your eyes. You may also choose to personally participate in that battle as well if you have a capable ship.
