3D vs 2D

[Falconius]

This is probably an odd subject but i would like to hear the oppinion of others. The best comparison of 2D and 3D RTS is Tiberiansun vs Dark Reign 2. i know there are some who think Age of kings is superior to TS. Know that i sympathize with you if you think that -> i personaly don't like TS since its storyline and atmosphere can shortly be discribed as: stupid, just my oppinion. But the TS game engine a pretty good example of what the limit of 2D RTS will be.

OK, once you compare these 2 games you come across the following main differences:

1) The map in the 2D game is far larger than the 3D one.

2) 3D is better when simulating line of sight.

3) The 2D game is faster and you can swarm the stage without hanging the game.

3D RTS is obviously the future -> but we are not there yet. i recently read a review of Groundcontrol in which the reviewer bluntly adviced those who want to play this 3D RTS with ease to make sure they have at least 800 Mhz and a voodoo5 machine. There exist proof that RTS doesn't need to be 3D to look great, support good line of sight, and be superior to any 3D RTS game -> Commandos behind enemy lines.

[Falconius]

Just another 'Falconius only' topic...

[daniel]

HUH?????