Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War

Agent_W · 04-06-2008, 12:14 AM

*whew*

That took a long-ass time...conquering 4 entire planets and 2 moons as the Sisters of Battle.

I just completed the Soulstorm campaign for the first time today. In game time, it would take me roughly 90 minutes per stronghold battle and 20-30 minutes for each normal battle. In game time, I'd say it amounted up to 10-15 hours.

I know you guys heard of these RTS series. Yet, what else could be a better game for this genre? With streamlined resources and different attributes to combat, this game really rocks!

My favorite race is the Imperial Guard. What's your favorite Warhammer 40K race?

Credge · 04-06-2008, 03:50 AM

Tyranid, although they aren't represented in the RTS

. #2 was announced recently and they better be in.

Suite307 · 04-06-2008, 08:40 AM

Chaos Marines ftwww

SizeableSSonic · 04-06-2008, 02:15 PM

Space Marines FTW.

FrenchToast · 04-06-2008, 04:18 PM

I'm an Orc or Space Marines kinda guy. In real life I've got a bunch o' necrons but I stopped playing ages ago. I only have Dawn of War, so I haven't played Sisters of Battle or anything, but I have to get that game. DoW is one of the best RTS's out there right now.

Agent_W · 04-06-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Credge

Tyranid, although they aren't represented in the RTS

. #2 was announced recently and they better be in.

Officially they are still not in YET, not even in the latest xpac.

However, there's some sort of a mod out there that puts the Nid race in there.

Good answers from everyone though about race preferences. Now it seems like for some reason, I like to handle all Imperium forces in this game now(Imperial Guard, Sisters, Space Marines).

But what really gets me is that in the game's campaigns, they're always fighting each other. It's just like Orks fight each other just for the helluvit but I don't see where the humans differ because of the radical ideals and unique agendas of each of the three races.

The Imperial Guard fight for humanity itself, the Sisters fight for the Imperial Church, and the Space Marines fight directly for the Emperor. Aren't ALL of those equally important???

YomMamasHouse · 04-06-2008, 05:56 PM

Which one can you play as the SOB in? I haven't heard about this one yet.

SkinkHero · 04-06-2008, 06:10 PM

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Which one can you play as the SOB in? I haven't heard about this one yet.

That's DOW: Soulstorm, which was released very recently. It contains the Sisters as a new faction as well as, I think, some new campaign stuff. But the only DOW I've played is the first.

Credge · 04-06-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent_W

Officially they are still not in YET, not even in the latest xpac.

However, there's some sort of a mod out there that puts the Nid race in there.

Yes, and it's a shame. The mod is ok but it's nothing I could play for long

.

Agent_W · 04-07-2008, 04:24 PM

I am impressed that they dished out the SOB and Dark Eldar.

There's not much races left to bring into the game, notably the 'nids.

Suite307 · 04-07-2008, 08:39 PM

I played Company Of Heroes before playing that game, not much innovation imo.

FrenchToast · 04-07-2008, 09:16 PM

CoH > WH40k fo shizzle.

Credge · 04-07-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Suite307

I played Company Of Heroes before playing that game, not much innovation imo.

Innovation/=/fun.

Circuitous · 04-08-2008, 03:55 AM

Notable exception: Portal.

Etzell · 04-08-2008, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Credge

Innovation/=/fun.

Stagnation/=/fun as well. There's a nice middle ground.

Agent_W · 04-08-2008, 11:46 AM

What's CoH like, and how does it differ from WH40K?

FrenchToast · 04-08-2008, 09:47 PM

It's set in WWII

Credge · 04-08-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchToast

It's set in WWII

The game plays much differently. The only thing they have in common is resource gathering. Saying they are the same is like saying WC2 and WC3 are the same.

YOU GATHER RESOURCES THE SAME, IT MUST BE THE SAME GAME!

And, actually, the resource gathering is different in both games.

FrenchToast · 04-08-2008, 10:00 PM

Plus there's nazis.

Agent_W · 04-09-2008, 04:13 AM

Ah ok...I just don't seem to be a big fan of resource gathering now. If it is replenishable, you can still use it for tech upgrades and more unit training. (that's why I really hate Starcraft)!

WC2 and WC3 were somewhat ok, however, it was still the same that there was a limit you can get from a gold mine and only so many trees to cut down. It becomes "streamlined" as long as worker units are present.

What kind of resources do you gather in CoH? It is like Empire Earth?

04-06-2008, 12:14 AM	#1
Agent_W The Black Shield Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War whew That took a long-ass time...conquering 4 entire planets and 2 moons as the Sisters of Battle. I just completed the Soulstorm campaign for the first time today. In game time, it would take me roughly 90 minutes per stronghold battle and 20-30 minutes for each normal battle. In game time, I'd say it amounted up to 10-15 hours. I know you guys heard of these RTS series. Yet, what else could be a better game for this genre? With streamlined resources and different attributes to combat, this game really rocks! My favorite race is the Imperial Guard. What's your favorite Warhammer 40K race?

04-06-2008, 02:15 PM	#4
SizeableSSonic Joystick Junkie D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I know where YOU live! Class/Position: Engineer or Sniper Gametype: CTF Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Space Marines FTW. __________________ I like chocolate milk.

04-06-2008, 04:18 PM	#5
FrenchToast The 1337est D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omagosh Canada. Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	I'm an Orc or Space Marines kinda guy. In real life I've got a bunch o' necrons but I stopped playing ages ago. I only have Dawn of War, so I haven't played Sisters of Battle or anything, but I have to get that game. DoW is one of the best RTS's out there right now. __________________ James, while John had had 'had', had had 'had had' ; 'had had' had had a better effect on the teacher.

04-07-2008, 09:16 PM	#12
FrenchToast The 1337est D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omagosh Canada. Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	CoH > WH40k fo shizzle. __________________ James, while John had had 'had', had had 'had had' ; 'had had' had had a better effect on the teacher.

04-08-2008, 03:55 AM	#14
Circuitous Useless Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Class/Position: D Soldier, O Scout Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Notable exception: Portal. __________________ Look at all those dead links.

04-06-2008, 03:50 AM	#2
Credge FF Loremaster Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 4 Times	Tyranid, although they aren't represented in the RTS . #2 was announced recently and they better be in. __________________ "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'" Ronald Reagan

04-06-2008, 08:40 AM	#3
Suite307 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Chaos Marines ftwww

04-06-2008, 05:56 PM	#7
YomMamasHouse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Your Mom's House Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	Which one can you play as the SOB in? I haven't heard about this one yet.

04-07-2008, 04:24 PM	#10
Agent_W The Black Shield Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I am impressed that they dished out the SOB and Dark Eldar. There's not much races left to bring into the game, notably the 'nids.

04-07-2008, 08:39 PM	#11
Suite307 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I played Company Of Heroes before playing that game, not much innovation imo.

04-08-2008, 11:46 AM	#16
Agent_W The Black Shield Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	What's CoH like, and how does it differ from WH40K?

04-08-2008, 09:47 PM	#17
FrenchToast The 1337est D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omagosh Canada. Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	It's set in WWII __________________ James, while John had had 'had', had had 'had had' ; 'had had' had had a better effect on the teacher.

04-08-2008, 10:00 PM	#19
FrenchToast The 1337est D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omagosh Canada. Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Plus there's nazis. __________________ James, while John had had 'had', had had 'had had' ; 'had had' had had a better effect on the teacher.

04-09-2008, 04:13 AM	#20
Agent_W The Black Shield Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Ah ok...I just don't seem to be a big fan of resource gathering now. If it is replenishable, you can still use it for tech upgrades and more unit training. (that's why I really hate Starcraft)! WC2 and WC3 were somewhat ok, however, it was still the same that there was a limit you can get from a gold mine and only so many trees to cut down. It becomes "streamlined" as long as worker units are present. What kind of resources do you gather in CoH? It is like Empire Earth?

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