spartan344 wrote:I LOVE THIS GAME


THis game Is just Awsome in Evry single way known to man and everything else

right on

I suddenly had an image of the above poster being smushed by a giant Spore box. I've been playing too much I think.

crypton wrote:

theultimateend wrote:

crypton wrote:

theultimateend wrote:
Then again that's why monopolies are supposed to be illegal.

Nah, that is to prevent us from paying even much more than we already do. Competitors help to keep prices in check.

Oh. You bring up a valid point . I succeed my point to you.

Now the real question is does it actually work as intended? hehe, seems many things you pay and arm and leg for even though many many companies make it!

That's because people with little bits of cash are dumber than people with lots of bits of cash.

Thusly those with the little bits give all of theirs to those with lots of bits.

It's the circle of strife .

I do find I only get burned by games that I buy on release. Any game I buy when I've waited a month I am pleased with. Lessons learned .

theultimateend wrote:
That's because people with little bits of cash are dumber than people with lots of bits of cash.

You sure about that? Being loaded with cash does not = intelligence. I can name quite a few very intelligent poor folks as well as some massively ignorant/dumb rich ones. May want to rethink that statement.

And off to play spore, need to finish getting back to space stage since my reinstall of the game + patch cleaning all left over files out :S

Spore is also NOT a disappointment to a lot of people... name me any game that EVERYONE likes, and that NOBODY has a problem with, and I'll take posts like this more seriously. =P

theultimateend wrote:

Oh. You bring up a valid point . I succeed my point to you.

You mean "cede" or even "secede".

Sorry, I couldn't resist since you're writing about bad English.

Cheers.

I think the game is more like a foundation. It is essentially a working game engine. Hardware and software do have their limitations. Sure it could have had alot more, but then they lose majority market by selling a game only pure gamers can play. Most families don't have 4ghz comps. So they tweaked how they could and got it to a 2ghz requirement. Also at a lower cost than most games. For me, it is a game well worth it and since it has so many different engines incorporated, maxis can expand to make games the work straight off one part of spore and truely enhance it. Say Spore based RPGs, RTS, you name it.

ashloc wrote:Welll I hate too sayit but after all the build up to this game I have come away with this ....

its a good game! yes I still enjoy playing it . but its losing my interest fast . I dont need to dump on the guys who built the game the did what they could with the time they were given Im sure. but after playing threw the game several times I hve to say thatfor the most part I feel this is a game for children. I am nearly 30 and was hoping this game would have retained my attentin for more then a week before collectng dust on the shelf but ohwell I sent just asmuch on pizza ad beer the week before .

over all I dont expect any issues here t be fixed without EA sucking dry the customer for every part they want.Example would be 1- 3 expansions each themselves worth asmuch as a game on there own.

all those fancy emote tools in the editor would have been nice to use in creature stag but nope.

I could go on and on but whats the point they got my money now .

oVER ALL I think spore will not be remembered by many as they game it hould have been. When the dust settles and the lights are out its just another game that fell short of greaness.

I will nt buy the expansion if they come out with one. if they cant be bothered to send it out in a ptach ater I waited for 3 years to be disapointed I dont want it .

I've said it before and I'll say it again: This game IS everything they said it would be.... but even then, it's just not going to be for everyone.

Look at the Sims. Game that sells a bazillionty copies, has a bazillionty expansions. So many fans.

Yet even with that game..... there are going to be those that JUST DONT LIKE IT.

Maxis' games arent for everyone. They're usually very, very good..... but it takes a certain type of player to really "get" the game in question.

Perfect example: I've seen people, on this board and everywhere else, comparing the Tribal stage to things like C&C3, or SupCom. Or similar comparisons for other stages. Such a comparison however.... MAKES NO SENSE. The game isnt MEANT to be anything like those. Heck, in the Tribal stage, you can play through that section without killing ANYTHING if you so desire. Seems a bit different from most RTS games if you ask me.

Much of the point of the game is the evolutionary process, and seeing the various ways in which the decisions you make affect the later stages of evolution, and affect how you do things. That's the basic idea. Not tank spamming or some nonsense. Not "pwnage" or super advanced tactical espionage.

I think Will Wright describes Maxis games perfectly when he calls them "software toys".

For those of us that really DO get it, the game is excellent. Absolutely excellent. I myself have been a fan of Maxis since the very first SimCity, which I originally played on the SNES (my computer at the time would have EXPLODED if I'd tried to run the PC version....). I've bought nearly everything they've made since then, and loved it all.

And yes: I am a hardcore gamer. Not one of those "casual" types. Im 27, and I've been gaming my entire life. I have all current consoles, most of the old ones..... including even a working Atari 2600 or NES..... which still get used by me alot...... Im big into fighting games and competition, and I love shmups and Roguelikes.... 2 genres that most people hear about and go "what the heck is that?". So yeah.... I know what Im talking about, coming from that direction.


I personally think you might just be missing the point of the game, or perhaps just plain misunderstood what it was supposed to be. Or.... maybe it's just not for you. Entirely possible. Nothing wrong with that.


I say though, give it more of a chance than you have.... really MESS with it. Explore everything about it. Play on Hard. Create different species in different ways and see where each ends up.

There's ALOT of value here..... there really is..... but you have to be able to realize it's there, first.

spartan344 wrote:I LOVE THIS GAME

THis game Is just Awsome in Evry single way known to man

Not true. There are several ways known to man in which this game is not awesome.
For example, a barbecue pork sandwich is awesome in a way in which Spore is not.

I keep trying to find new reasons to keep playing, but I fail to do so..

I like this game too, I was a little skeptical, but it's the most addicting game I've played, and the replay value is amazing. (no matter how many times I play cell, creature, tribe, or civ, it's always a unique experiance!)

pietoro wrote:Spore is also NOT a disappointment to a lot of people... name me any game that EVERYONE likes, and that NOBODY has a problem with, and I'll take posts like this more seriously. =P

Couldn't have said it better. Yes it won't hold hard core gamers interest unless they are interested in some of the creators etc as well but name another game where I can say my 5 year old can get something out of it, my wife, an avid computer game hater enjoys it and so do I. I am also in my late 30's and having run through it several times still enjoy it. A lot depends on how you built up your expectations prior to purchase.

I'm not disapointed.
dont get me wrong the game needs some tweeking, but for a big project like this its a good enough for a first attempt.

With stars randomly going supernova taking out your planets, along with the raids, eco disasters and grox would have just added fule to the fire of people calling foul.

water stage will make a return, i would rather a water stage with a new water creature editor than just the basic one anyway

this game still has potential, Maxis has never let me down before,

When My children go into there SANDBOX they can build whatever they want and destroy it when they want . WW discribed this game at the last stage of space as a SAND BOX . Umm when was the last time god paid for a tool to terriofrm or destory a world.

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I find trouble calling Spore a disappointment. The replay value is as high as your creativity will take it. Though there are a few things that would be nice to see in the future.

Online play - Lets let people interact with each other in the game. I think this would be the most important addition because then people wouldn't get bored with the aspects of single player systems.

More creature types - Why not stay IN the primordial pool and create an aquatic empire? Atlantis ring a bell to anyone? Think of the possibilities of getting to the space age and having to develop a planet with high atmospheric levels to maintain the sea water for your colonies!

How about enhanced Tribal and Civ stage - I thought they were a little too short for my taste, coming from the Command and Conquer: Red Alert (1, you know kids, with counterstrike and aftermath) I liked that strategy portion of the game and I know a lot of people wouldn't mind its addition.

My creativity at the moment is running cold, but I'm sure you all get the idea by now.