Complistic
Member
I think I played a BSG mod of freespace 2 many years ago. I love modding things so I gave this a buy. Seems really fun.
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Freespace 2 [$2.99 GOG Weekend Sale, ends April 16] - Lets do this GAF
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Complistic
Member
yup, this game is so much fun.
In case it comes up...
I have the old 3-disk set for the 'Space Sim of the Year' edition I picked up at...what was it called...Software Etc. at the time? (GameStop now) I couldn't get it to install for the life of me on Windows 7 x64. I bit on the GOG version and it went fine, as it's a completely different installer. Ran FSO overnight, haven't tried it yet. Still poking around to see if my old joystick is still floating around!
EDIT: Holy balls, look what I found:
http://i.imgur.com/uVp8W.jpg
Logitech Wingman Force. In all its glory!
Major problem: It doesn't install to Windows 7 x64 at all
I'm going to have to poke around the internets for fixes to that, or see if I can hook up an old computer with XP, as it seems support died when Vista hit.
I have the old 3-disk set for the 'Space Sim of the Year' edition I picked up at...what was it called...Software Etc. at the time? (GameStop now) I couldn't get it to install for the life of me on Windows 7 x64. I bit on the GOG version and it went fine, as it's a completely different installer. Ran FSO overnight, haven't tried it yet. Still poking around to see if my old joystick is still floating around!
EDIT: Holy balls, look what I found:
http://i.imgur.com/uVp8W.jpg
Logitech Wingman Force. In all its glory!
Major problem: It doesn't install to Windows 7 x64 at all
I'm going to have to poke around the internets for fixes to that, or see if I can hook up an old computer with XP, as it seems support died when Vista hit.Tim the Wiz
Banned
The genre I most wish to see revival. FreeSpace 2 is in my all-time top five. Easy.
The OG crew at Volition are too busy making Saints Row sequels to launch a Kickstarter.
The OG crew at Volition are too busy making Saints Row sequels to launch a Kickstarter.
paperboywriter
Member
I just remembered I played Freespace 2 as a kid. downloading now.
Liberty4all
Banned
Space sim thread? Obligatory Allegiance plug: http://www.freeallegiance.org/
Dreams-Visions
Member
I can only pray that the genre makes a fierce comeback such that these developers come back to this wonderful series.The OG crew at Volition are too busy making Saints Row sequels to launch a Kickstarter.
As has been said, few genres are as good for story telling as the space sim genre.
scorpscarx
Member
Quick question:
all those MV_ files go inside FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\
and
the 'mod' configuration setting file and something else just sit in FreeSpace2\ root right? not in mediavps_3612 as well.
all those MV_ files go inside FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\
and
the 'mod' configuration setting file and something else just sit in FreeSpace2\ root right? not in mediavps_3612 as well.
Liberty4all
Banned
Genre I most wish to see a revival ... I need more space battles in my life.
You know, I was going to skip out on getting FreeSpace 2 from GoG during this sale since I already have it installed from old discs.
...And then this thread shows up. Fuck it. It's so cheap! Might get FreeSpace 1 while I'm at it.
Still rocking this after more than a decade:
I once plugged this into my PS3 to try it with After Burner Climax and was shocked to find that it worked, except I couldn't pause the game. That didn't stop me at all from playing with it for a good hour.
Not going to lie, though. I've been looking for a new flight stick, at least an inexpensive one that has a twist function (VERY important). Any personal suggestions?
...And then this thread shows up. Fuck it. It's so cheap! Might get FreeSpace 1 while I'm at it.
Still rocking this after more than a decade:
I once plugged this into my PS3 to try it with After Burner Climax and was shocked to find that it worked, except I couldn't pause the game. That didn't stop me at all from playing with it for a good hour.
Not going to lie, though. I've been looking for a new flight stick, at least an inexpensive one that has a twist function (VERY important). Any personal suggestions?
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Got this installed finally today after 6 fails via direct DL. Used the GOG installer. Now for some good mods and the best widescreen mod.
Still my favorite for space sims and Descent.Still rocking this after more than a decade:
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I assume this plays well with a pad? Not that it was my first choice.
paperboywriter
Member
hey guys, whats the easiest way to mod this game. tryed some of the installers and tutorials but my game got broken and I couldn't even start freespace anymore.
any good tutorial or easy to use graphic mods?
any good tutorial or easy to use graphic mods?
scorpscarx
Member
I just followed this exactly.
http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?PHPSESSID=28a64a832e7980d2214ef85bb76d3240&topic=78710.0
paperboywriter
Member
yeah I did, but after the installation the game won't start and crashes without any error notification.
chickdigger802
Banned
Oh god. The default keyboard controls are crazy!
Managed to get this working on an Xbox 360 controller after some tinkering. Plays great. Can't imagine how awesome this would be to play with a proper joystick setup.
I've played the Freespace Port mod for a couple of hours now and am having loads of fun. Only recently discovered that I was playing with the awesome graphics mods off. Turned those on and... wow. Those explosions make killing ships all the more satisfying.
I've played the Freespace Port mod for a couple of hours now and am having loads of fun. Only recently discovered that I was playing with the awesome graphics mods off. Turned those on and... wow. Those explosions make killing ships all the more satisfying.
rollingstart
Banned
I found a script online that gives it Freelancer mouse controls. It's not as good as a flightstick, but freelancer managed to feel good with a mouse, even if it was considerably less complex than Freespace and space sims.
j_k_redtail
Member
I'm using a Saitek ST290 - but my aim is terrible. Am I missing something? EVeryone tells me the stick is the way to fly - but I'll be honest, I can't hit a thing with it. Does it just take some getting used to? SHould I invest in another stick?
Henry Jones Jr
Member
Descent 1+2 and Descent 3 are also 50% off. GOT
Complistic
Member
It works fine with a keyboard and mouse. Obviously not as good as a joystick but I'm not having any problems at all.
I think it works out of the box, I vaguely remember trying it a while ago with my 360 controller. You just map the controls to certain axes...
scorpscarx
Member
It took me like 3 or 4 try-to-get-into it sessions, but WOW I am in now. 7 or so missions in and this game is phenomenal and it looks really great with all the graphical mods installed. Mouse aiming is working fine.
My only gripe is that something is off with my graphical settings making movement kind of glitchy, need to tweak it some.
It's really hooked me now though, impressive game!
My only gripe is that something is off with my graphical settings making movement kind of glitchy, need to tweak it some.
It's really hooked me now though, impressive game!
Holy shit does this look good with the mods. The first time I fired it up I had accidently not enabled the graphics mod and thought it looked pretty good (it's been a LONG time since I played this originally), but with the mods on it's a whole new world. Still working on configuring the X52 with everything and I've only got through the tutorial but now I can't wait to get some more time with it.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Run the steps with me. I got this one installer that does things automated but my game doesn't necessarily look good. PM if needed.
The first time I ran it post mod installation I skipped these steps. Once I went back through I was able to run it in native res (which is probably the biggest difference) and with better textures.
Buggy Loop
Member
My mind is blown, i realized today i had this in my GOG folder, last time i played this was ages ago. Whats is even more cool is that it support TrackIR. WOW. HD + TrackIR + HOTAS will be a totally new experience from my previous one.
