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General discussion (archive)Release: O.R.B. Off-World Resource Base(54 posts)(54 posts)
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Posted January 15, 2013
If you can't find your homeworld, set course for the Off-World Resource Base.

O.R.B. Off-World Resource Base, a space strategy with epic three-dimensional combat and a huge dynamic universe, is available right now for only $5.99.

Harmony versus adversity. Egalitarianism versus individualism. Democracy versus discipline. Science versus strength. Seeking wisdom versus raw power. Alyssians versus Malus. Both races believed themselves to be the rightful rulers of the universe but soon discovered they were not alone. One will prevail. One will relent. Wisdom versus power--choose your side and fight.

O.R.B. Off-World Resource Base will definitely interest all space explorers with a tasteful fusion of RTS and space exploration. Your job is simple: find resources, conduct research, create spaceships (preferably huge). Discover planets, moon, asteroid belts, debris fields. After you're done with campaigns, script your own scenarios in the editor. Even ship logos are customizable! Decent space strategies are rare, and usually just copy and repeat other games. When you hear 'space strategy' you immediately think 'Homeworld' and O.R.B. might appear to you as a clone, but it's something else. Not entirely else, but different and enjoyable, and after playing you will dream both of these games had a digital downloadable baby.

For now, we invite you to download O.R.B. Off-World Resource Base from GOG.com for only $5.99 and space out!
Posted January 15, 2013
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G-Doc:
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WBGhiro: You da man, Man!
Bro hoof, man!
Posted January 15, 2013
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the_bard: A long time ago
Way back in history
When all there were to be drinkin
Was nothin but cuppsa tea
Oooooohhhh:

He'd like have been an admiral!
Posted January 15, 2013
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G-Doc: Bro hoof, man!
/)*(\

Getting brohoofed by a bluetext, another life goal achieved! =D
Posted January 15, 2013
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JMich: My RSS feed claims Avernum was today's first release (498) and O.R.B. was today's second release (499). Thus the next release contains "Booby traps. Booby." or something like that, thus waiting for it.
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TheEnigmaticT: Pulled from the script for TWoG s2e01:

"We have a very special release coming for our 500th game next week. Well, it's not a platformer but you'll need to keep a close eye on all of the BOOBIE traps. BOOBIE. Traps. I think you get the idea."
So no more releases this week? :(
Posted January 15, 2013
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the_bard: A long time ago
Way back in history
When all there were to be drinkin
Was nothin but cuppsa tea
Along came a man
by the name of Charlie Mops.
He invented a wonderful drink
and he made it out of hops.
Posted January 15, 2013
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the_bard:
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TheEnigmaticT: Oooooohhhh:

He'd like have been an admiral!
That Charlie Mopps fellow sounds more like a sultan or a king.

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book99: You can get a demo of O.R.B. here
http://www.fileplanet.com/117383/110000/fileinfo/O.R.B.-Demo
Thanks for the link, I actually never saw this game before and was wondering where I could give it a try.
Post edited January 15, 2013 by TNGpt
Posted January 15, 2013
For 5.99 you really can't go wrong with this game. I already have the 1st two Homeworlds so I've got my fix but for a nice 3D RTS space sim, you could do a lot worse for a lot more money.
Posted January 15, 2013
I'm surprised the usual complainers are not here now bitching how this game was available already, and even DRM-free, on the SFI Super Bundle which included this and 28 other games, for total sum of $9.99:

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/sfi_super_bundle_29_games_rrp_41471_with_code_999_half_of_all_sales_go_to_breast_cancer_rese/page1

Surely everyone already bought the game as part of that super deal, right? Right? ;^P

I know I am not complaining, even though I have this game already as part of that SFI bundle. Good thing GOG also added it to their catalogue, even though I am personally not maybe going to buy it here the second time.
Posted January 15, 2013
Well, I hope the boobies aren't from Duke Nukem Forever, because that would be a sad 500th release...
Posted January 15, 2013
Excellent! it's a wonderfull game and it looks fantastic....
Posted January 15, 2013
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DCT: I have a feeling it's going to be The Bard'sTale(2004)
A game that was considered mediocre at launch for their 500th release? Naah.
Posted January 15, 2013
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DCT: I have a feeling it's going to be The Bard'sTale(2004)
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Zeewolf: A game that was considered mediocre at launch for their 500th release? Naah.
It includes the original Bard's Tale games, at least on Steam.

Given that, the BOOBIE traps (Bards Tale web page has a barmaid with breasts, if you keep hovering over them she slaps you a few times and then sends you to a harassment lawsuit page, ie Boobie trap), and the B + T wordplay, It's really not that far fetched. I certainly think the original Bard's Tale's belong in a place like this.

That said, I'd probably not buy it.
Post edited January 15, 2013 by Pheace
Posted January 15, 2013
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TheEnigmaticT: And magic and unicorns.
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G-Doc: Brony for life, deal with it, man!
It feels strangely awesome to see one on the GOG team.

Can't wait for the 500th release. Beside the Bard's Tale, I could guess one of the later Tomb Raider games or Drakan,
Posted January 15, 2013
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deadfolk: Leisure Suit Larry. Calling it now.
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DCT: I have a feeling it's going to be The Bard'sTale(2004)
If it comes with the other classic games (like on Steam), then I will be relatively satisfied. However, I still hope for Larry or something higher up on the wishlist, like 2000+ votes.
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games#search=bard
Posted January 15, 2013
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tfishell: If it comes with the other classic games (like on Steam), then I will be relatively satisfied. However, I still hope for Larry or something higher up on the wishlist, like 2000+ votes.
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games#search=bard
So would I, I would love to have Larry 1-Love for sale again
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