Tropico 3

stabiz · 10-20-09, 04:41 PM

*bought*

kiwi_2005 · 10-20-09, 06:28 PM

Is this kinda like Anno 1404 game - ive been playing this game for 3 days straight, man its addictive.

SteamWake · 10-21-09, 01:17 PM

No its quite different fron Anno.

The only thing I can compare it to is either Tropico (the previous versions) or a little bit of railroad tycoon but only because thats what its roots are.

Basically you play the part of a dictator benevolent or othewise of a small tropical island. Trying to keep the money rolling in and keeping the citizens happy or at least under control

One of the things that has always fascinated me about this game is that every single 'person' on the island has a personality, story, wants and needs right down to where they were born their education level family ties and so on. You can even read their 'mind' to see what there thinking. Some humorus things in there too like "Im hungry I guess I will just eat rocks instead".

One thing that has always bothered me about this game is the issue of taxes. It is more or less glossed over with the sole exception of a 'tax cut' edict which will raise their happiness for a short while (usefull in an election cycle).

I'm not sure that the new game goes into that kind of detail.

Spike88 · 10-21-09, 01:49 PM

How is Tropico 3 compared to Tropico? I loved the first, if the third is just as good I'll use my next couple pay checks to build a new computer just to play it, if its not I'll wait until christmas.

For the most part I've seen 80%'s for the reviews.

Dowly · 10-21-09, 02:01 PM

It does pretty good job on staying true to the original. Atleast from the few hours I tried it, it felt mostly as the original with updated graphics.

Spike88 · 10-21-09, 04:05 PM

Besides the new graphics,the new dictator character, and the fact you can finally build roads, what's new in Tropico 3?

Arclight · 10-21-09, 10:38 PM

Just a note: if you're alright with digital purchase, check out D2D; it's not region-locked (ie. 1 version available worldwide). Got it a bit cheaper than the offering on Steam or retail.

Kapitan_Phillips · 10-26-09, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Basically you play the part of a dictator

Good enough for me! *loads Steam*

Syxx_Killer · 10-26-09, 08:51 AM

I have never played Tropico before. I wanted the original back in the day but never got around to it (got SimCity 3000 instead). I never got the second one either. I've been reading about it on the site and I have a question. Does it have something like a skirmish or sandbox mode where you don't have to do missions?

Arclight · 10-26-09, 11:02 PM

Yes to sandbox mode, there are "challenges" as well, though the list is empty. Perhaps for downloaded user-created scenarios.

In sandbox mode, you set a number of parameters for the island, click generate, select your Presidente and just play. There are no objectives at start, but there might be random, optional ones as you play, haven't really checked it out yet.

Ilpalazzo · 10-28-09, 03:38 AM

Thanks for the tip SteamWake. Got Tropico 2 music and it's nice. I also acquired some music by 'Buena Vista Social Club' and it's good. I've read that I should check out Tito Puente too. I remember the name, but I don't think I've ever heard much of his music. I also have these so named 'Cigar Lounge' cd's. There are some gems on there.

TteFAboB · 03-01-10, 11:15 PM

My advice is to build 3 or even 4 Construction Offices; having dozens of builders will ensure all further projects get built in a decent time.

On the other hand, if you do this you must use your building prowess to generate a source of income fast, as paying all those builders will be quite a drain on your budget.

Later on, when all the basics are up and running and you are turning a steady profit you can begin tearing these Construction Offices down to a single one if you need the space for something else or if you think they are ugly or if you want to boost your profits further by moving those builders to lucrative jobs.

papa_smurf · 05-19-10, 04:21 AM

Got Tropico 3 yesterday form Steam, 5 quid - bargin. Took me a while to get things going on the first map, but now the profits are rolling in

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Is there a good way of keeping both US and USSR happy, or should I just chum up with one side and take my chance?

10-20-09, 04:41 PM	#1
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	bought __________________

10-20-09, 06:28 PM	#2
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Is this kinda like Anno 1404 game - ive been playing this game for 3 days straight, man its addictive. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

10-21-09, 01:17 PM	#3
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	No its quite different fron Anno. The only thing I can compare it to is either Tropico (the previous versions) or a little bit of railroad tycoon but only because thats what its roots are. Basically you play the part of a dictator benevolent or othewise of a small tropical island. Trying to keep the money rolling in and keeping the citizens happy or at least under control One of the things that has always fascinated me about this game is that every single 'person' on the island has a personality, story, wants and needs right down to where they were born their education level family ties and so on. You can even read their 'mind' to see what there thinking. Some humorus things in there too like "Im hungry I guess I will just eat rocks instead". One thing that has always bothered me about this game is the issue of taxes. It is more or less glossed over with the sole exception of a 'tax cut' edict which will raise their happiness for a short while (usefull in an election cycle). I'm not sure that the new game goes into that kind of detail. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

10-21-09, 01:49 PM	#4
Spike88 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,052 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	How is Tropico 3 compared to Tropico? I loved the first, if the third is just as good I'll use my next couple pay checks to build a new computer just to play it, if its not I'll wait until christmas. For the most part I've seen 80%'s for the reviews. __________________

10-21-09, 04:05 PM	#6
Spike88 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,052 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Besides the new graphics,the new dictator character, and the fact you can finally build roads, what's new in Tropico 3? __________________

10-21-09, 02:01 PM	#5
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	It does pretty good job on staying true to the original. Atleast from the few hours I tried it, it felt mostly as the original with updated graphics.

10-21-09, 10:38 PM	#7
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Just a note: if you're alright with digital purchase, check out D2D; it's not region-locked (ie. 1 version available worldwide). Got it a bit cheaper than the offering on Steam or retail. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

10-26-09, 08:51 AM	#9
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I have never played Tropico before. I wanted the original back in the day but never got around to it (got SimCity 3000 instead). I never got the second one either. I've been reading about it on the site and I have a question. Does it have something like a skirmish or sandbox mode where you don't have to do missions?

10-26-09, 11:02 PM	#10
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Yes to sandbox mode, there are "challenges" as well, though the list is empty. Perhaps for downloaded user-created scenarios. In sandbox mode, you set a number of parameters for the island, click generate, select your Presidente and just play. There are no objectives at start, but there might be random, optional ones as you play, haven't really checked it out yet. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

10-28-09, 03:38 AM	#11
Ilpalazzo Frogman Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 309 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the tip SteamWake. Got Tropico 2 music and it's nice. I also acquired some music by 'Buena Vista Social Club' and it's good. I've read that I should check out Tito Puente too. I remember the name, but I don't think I've ever heard much of his music. I also have these so named 'Cigar Lounge' cd's. There are some gems on there.

03-01-10, 11:15 PM	#12
TteFAboB Admiral Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,247 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	My advice is to build 3 or even 4 Construction Offices; having dozens of builders will ensure all further projects get built in a decent time. On the other hand, if you do this you must use your building prowess to generate a source of income fast, as paying all those builders will be quite a drain on your budget. Later on, when all the basics are up and running and you are turning a steady profit you can begin tearing these Construction Offices down to a single one if you need the space for something else or if you think they are ugly or if you want to boost your profits further by moving those builders to lucrative jobs. __________________ "Tout ce qui est exagéré est insignifiant." ("All that is exaggerated is insignificant.") - Talleyrand

05-19-10, 04:21 AM	#13
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Got Tropico 3 yesterday form Steam, 5 quid - bargin. Took me a while to get things going on the first map, but now the profits are rolling in. Is there a good way of keeping both US and USSR happy, or should I just chum up with one side and take my chance? __________________