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Mr.SelfDestruct
07-22-2007, 05:12 PM
So, I've decided to redownload this gem, and play it again. I'm posting this as I download. Definitely worth your time if you've never played it.

Wanna play? Click here! (http://sco.gpotato.com/)

So, what is Space Cowboy?
Space Cowboy is different from your regular MMORPG game. While you kill enemies, level up, and buy better gear as in every other MMO. In Space Cowboy, you're not slashing enemies to pieces. You're flying around blasting things in air crafts, or you can even use a tank and blast stuff from the ground.

The game isn't too demanding, and will run pretty well on older PC's. Plus, you can't get a better price tag (free).

Wait, you said it's an RPG? And you fly?
Space Cowboy plays very much like Star Fox's open levels. You fly around in a zone, picking off various enemies. As you kill stuff, you gain exp, and the exp allows you to upgrade whatever craft you choose to use. You pick up loot that the enemies drop, and can either use it or sell it.

So, is there a grind?
It's an RPG isn't it? Yes, there's definitely a grind. Of course, I haven't played an MMORPG that didn't have one. It stays fun for awhile though.

What about PVP?
When you start, you're in a newbie zone. You fly around blowing stuff up, and after a certain level, you're able to choose a faction. There's two different sides to choose from. PvP is fun, and fairly balanced compared to other MMO's. A level 60 player will definitely have the edge over a level 30 player, but the lower level player definitely can kill the higher level player. Things can get pretty chaotic in PvP, and you get to see some large scale battles.

Well I've already played Space Cowboy, and it sucks!
Than fuck off. This thread isn't for you.

I'm a graphics whore, what does the game look like?
The graphics are more than functional. But they're definitely not top of the line. Youtube has videos of the game you can watch. They're easy enough to find.

Okay, Sounds fun! Anything else I should know before I start?
The game also sports a decent MP3 player. I don't remember exactly how it works, but I do remember it's easy enough to figure out. And yes, the song "Tank!" goes great with the game.

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I'll let you know what character name I choose when I get in. Plan to make an A-Gear (tanker).

Sonic
07-22-2007, 05:44 PM
Is this any good? Ive pondered for a while wether to dl this or not, it looked ok but nothing above average.

Mr.SelfDestruct
07-22-2007, 06:03 PM
It's something different. And will keep you entertained for at least a few days. I played to level 40 or so the first time before i got bored. Going to play with a different gear this time.

I started with the I-gear. It's the least interesting of the 4, but it's also got the highest potential damage and it's a bitch to hit at high levels if you pump up agility. It's also fast as hell.

The A-gear has a tank mode, which looks like it may be fun. It can fly around like the other gears though.

The B-gear can bomb. High damage to ground units (NPC's and tanks). And you could probably also target big flying units with the bombs.

The M-gear can hover, moving forwards, backwards, up, down, and even left and right. Everything else always has forward momentum (unless it's tank on the ground).

Mr.SelfDestruct
07-22-2007, 11:47 PM
Important note:

I've been away, just tried to start up the game and had issues connecting.

It turns out that the version I downloaded was outdated. Check your installer for the version, and update it with the appropriate patch from this thread.

http://sco.gpotato.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=138073

Snoop916
07-22-2007, 11:56 PM
Is it possible to reclaim your profile? I played this game for a while a few months ago, and I uninstalled it. I'd like to play it again though.

Mr.SelfDestruct
07-23-2007, 02:24 AM
No clue. I just started over. Be nice to have the old I-gear back, but no biggie.

I actually remembered my old account and pass, but the ships I had were all gone. Might be a different server though.