1404 AD is out

[Maladict]

DRM 

[KRonn]

I have 1701 but had trouble playing it on my old computer. Never loaded it on the new computer but I play and enjoy the previous game - 1501 or what ever it's called? I get the labels mixed up, all the year dates. I think I'll try this one though, and maybe play 1701.

[Syt]

Yeah, the titles are confusing:

1602 => 1503 => 1701 => 1404

Next game should be 1205 or 1805.

[KRonn]

Thanks Syt. The game I have is 1503. I like the game, and wish there was a bit more to it.

Does 1404 allow a free style mode, in addition to the missions? Similar to the previous games. The review I read was about it going in missions where you complete successive missions for your colony. I may pick it up on the way home from work today.

[Syt]

According to German FAQ:

Eine neue intuitive Benutzeroberfläche, eine motivierende Kampagne sowie ein voll modifizierbares freies Spiel und innovative Communityfeatures sorgen bei Einsteigern wie Profis für großen Spielspaß und einen enorm hohen Wiederspielwert.

"A new intuitive user interface, a motivating campaign and a fully customizable free game and innovative community features for fun playing and very high replayability for beginners and pro."

The site also has a DRM FAQ (in German, but not English, so DRM schemes may vary): 3 activations on different PC configurations (gfx card and RAM exchanges supposedly don't count, but mainboard, processors, OS etc. do), then you need to contact support for more activations.

[KRonn]

Nice, thanks Syt.   

[Maladict]

Yeah, the titles are confusing:

1602 => 1503 => 1701 => 1404

Next game should be 1205 or 1805.

1206 or 1800, the number should add up to 9. 

[Maladict]

Also note that they threw out MP at the last minute.

[Grey Fox]

Yeah, the titles are confusing:

1602 => 1503 => 1701 => 1404

Next game should be 1205 or 1805.

Nah. If American catches on then the American name will prevail & the next iteration will be Dawn of Discovery 2.

[Darth Wagtaros]

Yeah, the titles are confusing:

1602 => 1503 => 1701 => 1404

Next game should be 1205 or 1805.

Where is your avatar from?

[DGuller]

Yeah, the titles are confusing:

1602 => 1503 => 1701 => 1404

Next game should be 1205 or 1805.

1206 or 1800, the number should add up to 9. 

It should be 1800.  The odd-numbered releases go up by 99 years, the even-numbered releases go down by 99 years.  Therefore, the next two sequels are 1800, and then 1305.

[Syt]

Yeah, the titles are confusing:

1602 => 1503 => 1701 => 1404

Next game should be 1205 or 1805.

Where is your avatar from?

A movie.

[crazy canuck]

Played around with the demo for a couple minutes last night.  Its ok but there was nothing there that made me want to rush out and get it instead of just playing the older games in the series.

[Darth Wagtaros]

Yeah, the titles are confusing:

1602 => 1503 => 1701 => 1404

Next game should be 1205 or 1805.

Where is your avatar from?

A movie.

Which. Movie.

[Syt]

A classic movie. Icon of pop culture.