Games like Age of Empires/Empire Earth/Empires: DOTMW?

Safe-Keeper · 06-27-11, 06:42 PM

I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend any modern games in the venue of those in the topic title. I'm primarily thinking of games that have a rich variety of units and settings, and a trigger system you can do a lot of different things with. I designed scenarios a lot when I was younger, and it'd be good to get back in the saddle again with some contemporary game with a lively audience

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Otherwise I'll just go back to Empires: DOTMW and not care that no one else play it anymore :p .

Castout · 06-27-11, 08:15 PM

World in conflict complete edition. I hear the MP is well alive too. It;s modern alright. And it looks damn good too.

Crécy · 06-28-11, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Castout

World in conflict complete edition. I hear the MP is well alive too. It;s modern alright. And it looks damn good too.

And it's an excellent game!

ajrimmer42 · 06-28-11, 02:12 AM

"Here I go again on my ooown
Going down the only road I've ever kno-oown!"

Raptor1 · 06-28-11, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Castout

World in conflict complete edition. I hear the MP is well alive too. It;s modern alright. And it looks damn good too.

Doesn't particularly fits what he asked for.

I'll have to recommend Rise of Nations. It's very close to the games you listed, and it is excellent.

EDIT: Though admittedly not very modern.

Castout · 06-28-11, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Crécy

And it's an excellent game!

Indeed.

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Originally Posted by Raptor1

Doesn't particularly fits what he asked for.

I'll have to recommend Rise of Nations. It's very close to the games you listed, and it is excellent.

EDIT: Though admittedly not very modern.

Well I wouldn't ctageorize Rise of Nations as one of games worth getting. It's not bad but it's just not excellent

Raptor1 · 06-28-11, 03:19 AM

I liked it...a lot...

kiwi_2005 · 06-28-11, 03:53 AM

Some good oldies

Age of Mythology (Its AoE done over with the Mythology)

Act of War (This was a real surprise when it came out in 2005 - up there with C&C)

Supreme Commander 1 (imho one of the best RTS games)

Supreme Commander 2. Haven't played this but from what ive read its more a lighter version aimed at C&C game style.

NeonSamurai · 06-28-11, 06:53 AM

I would certainly agree with supreme commander 1, 2 fell flat on its face for being seriously oversimplified.

Rise of Nations wasn't bad either, though I wouldn't call it exceptional.

World In Conflict is not a base building game, though it is an RTS.

You could also maybe look at the Warhammer 40k Dawn of War series, or Company of Heroes

A game I am looking forward to is Stronghold 3, which might fit the bill
http://www.stronghold3.com/

HunterICX · 06-28-11, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NeonSamurai

A game I am looking forward to is Stronghold 3, which might fit the bill
http://www.stronghold3.com/

Ooooooohhhh....

didn't know they made a third game.
played the first one which I liked a lot.

like with the settlers games I like to build and observe my chain of production and just grow bigger and bigger thought ofcourse be really efficient.

HunterICX

NeonSamurai · 06-28-11, 09:16 AM

Ya, they are trying to get back to the gameplay of the first one after stronghold 2 (no more gong farming and other annoying stuff to deal with). I think it is due to come out in august

Arclight · 06-28-11, 10:23 AM

(Sorry off-topic, kinda)

Speak off the devil: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011...old-3-preview/

HunterICX · 06-28-11, 11:40 AM

Looking good!

I'll keep an eye out for that one

HunterICX

06-27-11, 06:42 PM	#1
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Games like Age of Empires/Empire Earth/Empires: DOTMW? I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend any modern games in the venue of those in the topic title. I'm primarily thinking of games that have a rich variety of units and settings, and a trigger system you can do a lot of different things with. I designed scenarios a lot when I was younger, and it'd be good to get back in the saddle again with some contemporary game with a lively audience . Otherwise I'll just go back to Empires: DOTMW and not care that no one else play it anymore :p . __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

06-27-11, 08:15 PM	#2
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	World in conflict complete edition. I hear the MP is well alive too. It;s modern alright. And it looks damn good too. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

06-28-11, 02:12 AM	#4
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	"Here I go again on my ooown Going down the only road I've ever kno-oown!" __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

06-28-11, 03:19 AM	#7
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I liked it...a lot... __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

06-28-11, 03:53 AM	#8
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Some good oldies Age of Mythology (Its AoE done over with the Mythology) Act of War (This was a real surprise when it came out in 2005 - up there with C&C) Supreme Commander 1 (imho one of the best RTS games) Supreme Commander 2. Haven't played this but from what ive read its more a lighter version aimed at C&C game style. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

06-28-11, 06:53 AM	#9
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I would certainly agree with supreme commander 1, 2 fell flat on its face for being seriously oversimplified. Rise of Nations wasn't bad either, though I wouldn't call it exceptional. World In Conflict is not a base building game, though it is an RTS. You could also maybe look at the Warhammer 40k Dawn of War series, or Company of Heroes A game I am looking forward to is Stronghold 3, which might fit the bill http://www.stronghold3.com/ __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

06-28-11, 09:16 AM	#11
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Ya, they are trying to get back to the gameplay of the first one after stronghold 2 (no more gong farming and other annoying stuff to deal with). I think it is due to come out in august __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

06-28-11, 10:23 AM	#12
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	(Sorry off-topic, kinda) Speak off the devil: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011...old-3-preview/ __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

06-28-11, 11:40 AM	#13
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Looking good! I'll keep an eye out for that one HunterICX __________________