X: Superbox

Creelers · 25 Dec 2011 at 19:24

Going to get this on Steam, which one should I start with?

Axleuk · 25 Dec 2011 at 19:37

Creelers said:
Going to get this on Steam, which one should I start with?

This game does look intriguing. I wouldn't mind some more info from those that have played it.

Good game?

Art · 25 Dec 2011 at 19:42

Probably X3:TC. Far as I remember X2 doesn't have customisable controls and X3:TC is really just X3:R with improvements and a different single player.

Be prepared to kiss goodbye to your social life. It's one of those games which, if you get into it, you will sink an embarrasing amount of time trying to create your own battlefleet to patrol the pirate sectors manufactured entirely from the megacomplex built in your personal solar system

Huw · 25 Dec 2011 at 19:50

I asked this very question recently and was also told to start with Terran Conflict.

Creelers · 25 Dec 2011 at 20:34

Thanks guy I've started downloading Terran Conflict.

Chaos · 25 Dec 2011 at 20:41

Beginner Guide, go to his channel for the other vids he has done quite a few -

Swi1ch · 25 Dec 2011 at 21:07

Terran Conflict. Go buy a few weeks worth of food, pop and smokes and make sure your chair is comfortable, because you'll be sitting in it for a while.

carlazai · 25 Dec 2011 at 23:24

the superbox is £5 on gamersgate btw

EDIT: LOL at 3rd edit, this includes all the games and registers to steam with the serial number. Definately worth the £5 i just paid!

Huw · 26 Dec 2011 at 00:23

Yeah I got it from Gamersgate for £7.50 a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't believe they gave me a Steam key for the lot, considering GG and Steam are arch rivals!

pingu666 · 26 Dec 2011 at 00:49

you get some extras too, dont you?

i was like nahh, but now im tempted again

Strife212 · 26 Dec 2011 at 01:11

You definitely get a steam code from gamersgate x pack?

Huw · 26 Dec 2011 at 01:37

Strife212 · 26 Dec 2011 at 02:26

Nice saving there. Cheers, bought it.

VoG · 26 Dec 2011 at 02:49

just be aware the learning curve for X3TC is more of a brick wall than a curve, & once you have mastered it, it will consume huge chunks of your time without you even realising it...

Art · 26 Dec 2011 at 10:23

VoG said:
just be aware the learning curve for X3TC is more of a brick wall than a curve, & once you have mastered it, it will consume huge chunks of your time without you even realising it...

I didn't think TC was that hard, but then again I'd played several runthroughs of X3:R. The thing I hated the most was the requirements for the Hub, they're insane.

Indy500 · 26 Dec 2011 at 11:36

I already have X2 The Threat/X3 Reunion but at £5.09 the superbox looks cheap enough to be worthwhile..

Jae-So · 26 Dec 2011 at 11:45

spike2011 · 26 Dec 2011 at 13:39

Bought the X3 war pack few days ago on steam for £9.99 :eek:

could have got the X3 games now for same price or saved £5 on the war pack bit of bummer but done alright in the sale on other games.

MumboJumbo · 26 Dec 2011 at 13:44

X3: Terran conflict is the one you will want to play. One thing to realise early on in this game is that setting up a trade network earlier rather than later will lead to a substantial income further down the line.

Also when you get to the marine space walking stage (trying to cap m6's and m7's), try not to rage out and kill your self.

Oh and the wiki will become your best friend. Get your laptop, open the wiki on it and sit it down next to you.

Art · 26 Dec 2011 at 14:17

8igdave said:
Oh and the wiki will become your best friend. Get your laptop, open the wiki on it and sit it down next to you.

The Egosoft forums are a great place for help as well, there are guys there who have been playing it since the first game. They'll know all the tricks and tips and even the exploits if you want those!

There are a lot of them who play "Dead is dead", i.e. you die once and you have to start a completely new game. I've no idea how they put up with that.