Dune Legacy impression

[Magnian]

i'm not sure who is working on this but i have to admit i'm totally adicted.

i have downloaded some other Dune2 clones, like the stuff made by Stefan Hendriks and

DuneIV -> Dune Legacy is vastly superior for the moment.

The new DuneTM should be good also, when it comes out.

But it seems to be a solo effort so progress can only be so fast.

As for DuneIV, at least the designer has a good sense of humor:

"..this facility pastuerises the spice salts.." WT.. muhahaha!

Dune Legacy is completely open source ->

it will be interresting to see what the dune community does with it..

[stefanhendriks]

yes, dune legacy is very good. And afaik the project is (still?) being worked on. Since its open source everybody (in theory) can help on this project.

Thanks for testing out all clones, its always nice to read that someone actually tests multiple programs and write down their impressions. Its hobby for all of us in the end.

I didn't hear any news yet on Dune Legacy, wouldbe nice if they had a website to watch some news (progress) on?

[MrFlibble]

dvalin is curently leading the project, but he mainly develops it for Linux. I haven't heard news of him for the last fortnight though...

[Magnian]

;) No sweat Stefan. Thanx for the info, MrFlibble.

Let me elaborate a bit on what i've seen so far->

Firstly i've dled version 0.94 but i couldn't compile it so

in the end i settled for version 0.91b1. The menu system is

still being finalized in this version. No into or cut scenes

or any other bells&whistles. Just a simple yet surprisingly

good looking D2 clone (especially in windowed mode).

There are some very nice improvements over the original:

-build qeue on factories

-you can set your unit AI (aggressive, defensive, stand ground and scout)

-the ornis, carryall and saboteur are controllable

-the interface is the same as most new RTS games(lclick select/rclick order)

-the AI keeps its assault groups tight and focused

-tanks try to run over the infantry, you don't need to order them

-the infantry is a major force in the game (it is wise to build at least 2 barracks)

This game makes me feel like i did when i first played starcraft. i'm very eager to

see what the next set of improvements will be like.

[MrFlibble]

Firstly i've dled version 0.94 but i couldn't compile it so

in the end i settled for version 0.91b1.

Try downloading the versions in between 0.91b1 and 0.94 (something like 0.92b2 and 0.93b2), they have some more eye-candy like nicer menu design, mentats, etc., as well as some minor gameplay tweaks.

[Falconius]

You are doing a good job with the interface, MrFlibble.

Me and a friend tried to have a multiplayer game ->

i enjoyed it alot up to the point where the game froze..  :-

This seems to happen after a set time.

We will try again as soon as a new update becomes available.

[MrFlibble]

Here's a set of C&C-style sidebar icons for DL for you guys to play. Made by me ;)

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[stefanhendriks]

Do you have them without the grid? I could use them in the game then. As i am printing the grid itself in-game ;) (and with transculent effects). :)

i like the unit made icons, very cool.

[MrFlibble]

Structures without grid, done ;) Here you go.

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[stefanhendriks]

Superb! thanks!