Good RTS's?

Craycoolz · #1 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 12:43 AM

Hey,

I'm a WoW addict and need another game so that I can stop wasting my time in IF, doing nothing. Anyone have any suggestions for a really good RTS game, besides warcraft. A game thats fairly new and has reply value. CS source looks fun, but I dont understand how to get it, and do u have to pay per month?

(it would also be good if they would be playable on an Alienware Sentia.)

-Craycoolz

Craycoolz · #2 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 03:22 AM

come on people

411sponge · #3 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 12:07 PM

My friend mentioned that Age Of Mythology is an excellent game. It's showing its age but its cheap, around $10-$15, and it's really fun. I haven't been able to find it in stores so you may have to go looking for it on like Ebay.

Then we all have to wait until Age Of Empires III comes out in November!!

phoang124 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 12:18 PM

Try Command and Conquer: Generals. Excellent game. I play it frequently, and it is on the cheap. If you want a classic.........Starcraft :dude:

As far as CS:S goes, there is no per month fee you just have to buy the game and register the cd-key onto steam.

ClinPsychJK · #5 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 12:28 PM

yeah that. and it isn't an RTS.

B Nietsnie · #6 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 12:33 PM

The best RTS game of all-time is the Age of Empires series. AOE was awsome, and AOE2 made it even more awsome. AOE3 is slated to come out next year I believe, and hopefully they don't ruin the series. But pick up any AOE and you won't be dissapointed (btw, the multiplayer is also very good).

CrabbyPatty · #7 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 12:41 PM

LOTR: Battle for Middle Earth is great as well, very fun!!

PlayerPawn · #8 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 01:14 PM

CS:S isn't an RTS, but it's very fun. I've been a class-based CTF/DM'er since my birth and I totally didn't care for Counterstrike on Half Life 1, but something about CS:Source on the HL2 dealy is just extremely better, and extremely fun. Moreso than it just looking a billion times better.

I seriously suggest CS:S. Don't play on non-protected servers, tho, because hacks are abundant. Most servers (good ones anyways, hosted by major pplz) have the built in anti-hack turned on, and your set for a good game and a good time.

There is a new Star Wars RTS coming out next year in Spring that just looks totally badass. I'm not a SW freak, but WOW! Check it out.

I quit FFXI, WOW, Lineage2, etc, etc... MMORPGs ... you will reach a point, if you already havent, when you will realize the "fun per hour" ranking of MMOs is TERRIBLE compared to like CS:S. In 5 hours, you can have tons of CS:S fun, mIRC it up or teamspeak with some friends, and do hilarous stuff and feel rewarding. Or, spend 5 hours in WoW running around like a moron taking some elf his nuts and staff to earn half a level. :saywhat:

Eat me.

Spaxspore · #9 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 02:10 PM

Dawn of War
Battle for mIddle earth
Star Craft
AOE Series

411sponge · #10 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B Nietsnie

The best RTS game of all-time is the Age of Empires series. AOE was awsome, and AOE2 made it even more awsome. AOE3 is slated to come out next year I believe, and hopefully they don't ruin the series. But pick up any AOE and you won't be dissapointed (btw, the multiplayer is also very good).

According to Gamespot, Age of Empires III is slated for release November 1, 2005!! The game looks awesome! Check out thier website: Age Of Empires III