Aigle
08-16-2006, 05:29 PM
I would like to indicate this old (about 4 years now) space simulation game : Darkspace... Some of you might already know it as a pay to play game.
There are two society running it :
* The one developping it, called Palestar, (http://darkspace.net/ - http://www.palestar.com/) which run pay to play servers.
* PAGN (http://www.darkspace.net.sg - http://www.pagn.net/) which run 'Darkspace Asia' (which is, in fact, english) for free.
Here's the website description and a few screenshot :
DarkSpace is a Massively Multiplayer Online Game set in the time of space travel and interstellar warfare. The universe has become a tumultuous place in the future of political infighting, economic sanctions and diplomatic posturing. All of the factions have high hostility towards one another with a few outposts staying neutral, at least initially, to determine their best interest.
Players start out as an ensign in the midst of a human civil war intensified by reports of an alien species aggressively spreading its domain throughout the known universe. Beginning with small crafts, you work your way up the ranks toward the ultimate goal of Grand Admiral, capable of commanding capital ships and planning the core strategics of your faction.
In this online universe, hundreds of players come together to forge alliances in a pulse-pounding struggle for mankind’s destiny. Mission goals will vary from pilot to pilot and completed objectives will bring favor to that faction's existence in the galaxy. The fate of the galaxy relies on your coordination with your team. In such an unpredictable universe, objectives will be obtained and rival borders will be pushed back only with teamwork on a massive scale.
Players will need to choose their ships wisely, as each ship type fulfills its own versatile and vital role within the faction. A scout will reveal enemy positions as it lifts the fog of war, while combat-equipped heavy cruisers tear into the enemy forces with relentless speed and force. Planetary invasions are carried out with high-capacity infantry transports, and subsequent security is insured by engineering ships that rebuild and stabilize the planet's buildings.
With all of its influential forces acting as one, the universe of DarkSpace continues to evolve. In the opening moments of gameplay, the dominant factions are human with a mysterious and advanced alien species silently closing in from the galactic rim. In the meantime, neutral and radical bodies with agendas of their own will force players to deal with the circumstances they create within their own borders.
Features :
Featuring 3D accelerated graphics using PaleStar's proprietary Medusa engine!
Command over 18 unique spacecraft and installations from the three warring factions!
Dynamic stereo rendered environmental sound, ranging from the crackling hum of alien particle beams splitting 5-kilometer capital ships in half to the frantic radio distress calls from allied ships on the verge of destruction!
Massive planets, asteroid fields, orbiting moons, brilliant stars, wormholes, and black holes rendered in beautiful detail!
Real time particle systems showing ship damage, torpedo impacts, nebulas and various other gorgeous effects will startle the senses!
Players subscribe and participate in massively multiplayer world shattering campaigns, receive dynamic content updates of new ship types, new races, technology, and strategies that will make the game virtually replayable.
Global Ranking boards keep an active career report on players: tracking ranks, achievements, kills, campaign wins and a host of other statistics and accolades, such as Merit badges, medals and commendations. Subscribing members only!
Team play capability supporting anywhere from 1 on 1 skirmishes to an all out 200-player grand scale war with a full host of capital ships, frigates, interceptors, multi-atmospheric bomber squadrons, orbiting battle platforms, stealth craft, marines boarding ships and assaulting planets. Zero- G commando units and over 25 unique weapons systems with each faction having its own specialized weapons!
Use the intuitive command system to send orders to subordinates, allowing player-to-player communications with a click of the mouse. View your ship status from the Engineering window, setting repair priorities and viewing the state of ship's systems and weapons!
The game play supports a variety of skill levels. New players will be commissioned on a smaller, less complicated craft learning how to handle basic tasks and eventually gaining prestige and rank to take on more responsibility and command!
Various victory conditions in different scenarios will challenge even the most skilled players allowing a multitude of strategies and attacks. Intuitive control allows players to set waypoints, pre-plot hyperspace travel routes, and move fluidly through the universe!
The Fog of War requires stealth and scouting to know the enemy's location and win the battle. Spies can raid enemy installations and gather valuable intelligence on fleet locations and technology. Spy drones can be attached to enemy ships to intercept valuable enemy communications!
Over 49 types of versatile starship enhancements, ensuring each player becomes a vital team-member!
Screenshots :
http://darkspace.net/thumbs/e9f0d893c43ec79ced8c8f1c519d178e.jpg (http://darkspace.net/shots/040302/SS4.JPG) http://darkspace.net/thumbs/05178baced5c6bb807e48cd8a9e6bf3c.jpg (http://darkspace.net/shots/050503/00000008.jpg) http://darkspace.net/thumbs/df6f5090c10b4e4a17a9b862f1919175.jpg (http://darkspace.net/shots/030917/00000013%20Kopie.jpg)
Interested ? Here's the way to register for a free PAGN account in order to play Darkspace Asia :
* Firstly, register an account on www.pagn.net
* Then check your mail-box and activate your account.
* Once this is done, head to http://www.darkspace.net.sg, download category, download the lastest client, install it and run it in order to have it update itself (about 5minutes). (UPDATE : Link down. Download the client here : http://toplist2000.free.fr/zik/photo/DSEvent/DarkSpaceAsia.exe)
* Once the update is finished, log in with your PAGN account and password, if everything is OK, you'll have a fullscreen window with a chat, a main window in the middle and buttons on the top. Click on the 'Update' button (yes again, that's very important, otherwise the game won't launch) (about 10 minutes).
* You're now ready to play !
Any question?
Check the 'Beginner's Guide & Information' forum : http://www.pagn.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=124
If you can't get an answer, don't fear posting on the forum, we'll gladly help you!
Note: You might need to wait a few time (up to one hour, but it took me about 5 or 10 minutes) in order to have your account active to play on Darkspace.
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Note 2: Even though it shows you an error when you activate your account, it DOES work.
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Note 3: When on lobby, in order to join the chat, click on 'Rooms' and then select the room you wish to join (probly 'General')
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Note 4: If you can't launch the game and it doesn't give you any error, it mean you probably forgot to click on the Update button. (You must update two time : first time when you log in, second time when you are on lobby).
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Note 5: As the main client download seems to be down, I uploaded it so that you could download it : http://toplist2000.free.fr/zik/photo/DSEvent/DarkSpaceAsia.exe
Hope to see you in-game, maybe shall we meet, my in-game name is Aemaeth/Aiglon.
There are two society running it :
* The one developping it, called Palestar, (http://darkspace.net/ - http://www.palestar.com/) which run pay to play servers.
* PAGN (http://www.darkspace.net.sg - http://www.pagn.net/) which run 'Darkspace Asia' (which is, in fact, english) for free.
Here's the website description and a few screenshot :
DarkSpace is a Massively Multiplayer Online Game set in the time of space travel and interstellar warfare. The universe has become a tumultuous place in the future of political infighting, economic sanctions and diplomatic posturing. All of the factions have high hostility towards one another with a few outposts staying neutral, at least initially, to determine their best interest.
Players start out as an ensign in the midst of a human civil war intensified by reports of an alien species aggressively spreading its domain throughout the known universe. Beginning with small crafts, you work your way up the ranks toward the ultimate goal of Grand Admiral, capable of commanding capital ships and planning the core strategics of your faction.
In this online universe, hundreds of players come together to forge alliances in a pulse-pounding struggle for mankind’s destiny. Mission goals will vary from pilot to pilot and completed objectives will bring favor to that faction's existence in the galaxy. The fate of the galaxy relies on your coordination with your team. In such an unpredictable universe, objectives will be obtained and rival borders will be pushed back only with teamwork on a massive scale.
Players will need to choose their ships wisely, as each ship type fulfills its own versatile and vital role within the faction. A scout will reveal enemy positions as it lifts the fog of war, while combat-equipped heavy cruisers tear into the enemy forces with relentless speed and force. Planetary invasions are carried out with high-capacity infantry transports, and subsequent security is insured by engineering ships that rebuild and stabilize the planet's buildings.
With all of its influential forces acting as one, the universe of DarkSpace continues to evolve. In the opening moments of gameplay, the dominant factions are human with a mysterious and advanced alien species silently closing in from the galactic rim. In the meantime, neutral and radical bodies with agendas of their own will force players to deal with the circumstances they create within their own borders.
Features :
Featuring 3D accelerated graphics using PaleStar's proprietary Medusa engine!
Command over 18 unique spacecraft and installations from the three warring factions!
Dynamic stereo rendered environmental sound, ranging from the crackling hum of alien particle beams splitting 5-kilometer capital ships in half to the frantic radio distress calls from allied ships on the verge of destruction!
Massive planets, asteroid fields, orbiting moons, brilliant stars, wormholes, and black holes rendered in beautiful detail!
Real time particle systems showing ship damage, torpedo impacts, nebulas and various other gorgeous effects will startle the senses!
Players subscribe and participate in massively multiplayer world shattering campaigns, receive dynamic content updates of new ship types, new races, technology, and strategies that will make the game virtually replayable.
Global Ranking boards keep an active career report on players: tracking ranks, achievements, kills, campaign wins and a host of other statistics and accolades, such as Merit badges, medals and commendations. Subscribing members only!
Team play capability supporting anywhere from 1 on 1 skirmishes to an all out 200-player grand scale war with a full host of capital ships, frigates, interceptors, multi-atmospheric bomber squadrons, orbiting battle platforms, stealth craft, marines boarding ships and assaulting planets. Zero- G commando units and over 25 unique weapons systems with each faction having its own specialized weapons!
Use the intuitive command system to send orders to subordinates, allowing player-to-player communications with a click of the mouse. View your ship status from the Engineering window, setting repair priorities and viewing the state of ship's systems and weapons!
The game play supports a variety of skill levels. New players will be commissioned on a smaller, less complicated craft learning how to handle basic tasks and eventually gaining prestige and rank to take on more responsibility and command!
Various victory conditions in different scenarios will challenge even the most skilled players allowing a multitude of strategies and attacks. Intuitive control allows players to set waypoints, pre-plot hyperspace travel routes, and move fluidly through the universe!
The Fog of War requires stealth and scouting to know the enemy's location and win the battle. Spies can raid enemy installations and gather valuable intelligence on fleet locations and technology. Spy drones can be attached to enemy ships to intercept valuable enemy communications!
Over 49 types of versatile starship enhancements, ensuring each player becomes a vital team-member!
Screenshots :
http://darkspace.net/thumbs/e9f0d893c43ec79ced8c8f1c519d178e.jpg (http://darkspace.net/shots/040302/SS4.JPG) http://darkspace.net/thumbs/05178baced5c6bb807e48cd8a9e6bf3c.jpg (http://darkspace.net/shots/050503/00000008.jpg) http://darkspace.net/thumbs/df6f5090c10b4e4a17a9b862f1919175.jpg (http://darkspace.net/shots/030917/00000013%20Kopie.jpg)
Interested ? Here's the way to register for a free PAGN account in order to play Darkspace Asia :
* Firstly, register an account on www.pagn.net
* Then check your mail-box and activate your account.
* Once this is done, head to http://www.darkspace.net.sg, download category, download the lastest client, install it and run it in order to have it update itself (about 5minutes). (UPDATE : Link down. Download the client here : http://toplist2000.free.fr/zik/photo/DSEvent/DarkSpaceAsia.exe)
* Once the update is finished, log in with your PAGN account and password, if everything is OK, you'll have a fullscreen window with a chat, a main window in the middle and buttons on the top. Click on the 'Update' button (yes again, that's very important, otherwise the game won't launch) (about 10 minutes).
* You're now ready to play !
Any question?
Check the 'Beginner's Guide & Information' forum : http://www.pagn.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=124
If you can't get an answer, don't fear posting on the forum, we'll gladly help you!
Note: You might need to wait a few time (up to one hour, but it took me about 5 or 10 minutes) in order to have your account active to play on Darkspace.
**
Note 2: Even though it shows you an error when you activate your account, it DOES work.
**
Note 3: When on lobby, in order to join the chat, click on 'Rooms' and then select the room you wish to join (probly 'General')
**
Note 4: If you can't launch the game and it doesn't give you any error, it mean you probably forgot to click on the Update button. (You must update two time : first time when you log in, second time when you are on lobby).
**
Note 5: As the main client download seems to be down, I uploaded it so that you could download it : http://toplist2000.free.fr/zik/photo/DSEvent/DarkSpaceAsia.exe
Hope to see you in-game, maybe shall we meet, my in-game name is Aemaeth/Aiglon.