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Homeworld 2 (+Demo)
Homeworld 2
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/homeworld2/index.html
This is probably the best RTS or even the best PC game ever.
I got this from the local shop's bargain bin few years ago,
and i never regret it.
Timeless Graphics and Gameplay.
C'mon it's a 6 year old game!,
but nothing tops what this game delivers graphically.
Gameplay is unique, you've never seen anything like it.
Epic Mods.
The best factor of this game, for me.
The original gameplay is great but mods are just epic.
Few years back, the modding community for the game was pretty hot.
It produced excellent mods that deliver
so much quality and awesome new content.
And even now, there are STILL the popular mods that survive.
Just compare.
Here is the original gameplay.
[youtube]odRUdN05q2c[/youtube]
And here are what I think the BEST mods ever for this.
TFS (Tactical Fleet Simulator)
TFS introduces a whole lot of new ships and roles to the roster,
plus more tactical gameplay.
TFS 3G (v2.6.1)
[youtube]ld5xzG_RfiE[/youtube]
PDS (Point Defense Systems)
PDS may not have a lot of ships but each of the new capital ships are all loaded with a multitude of guns!
[youtube]HtWn1aKGWkI[/youtube]
Reviews.
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy...vert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-review
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/homeworld2/video/6075222/homeworld-2-video-review
"The epic-scale battles between fighters, frigates, and capital ships are tense, methodical, and amazing to watch."
IMPORTANT (Patch 1.1 Windows 7 Solution)
So here it is, the solution to get the game on Patch 1.1 so you can play mods on Windows 7.
There hasnt been an official patch yet but users confirmed (including me) that turning off Data Execution Prevention will make it run.
How to Manually Turn Off DEP with the Command Prompt
After that, it is important to restart your PC to apply the changes.
Then, verify that DEP is off.
That should be it. Run the game and download mods. Happy gaming.
USEFUL LINKS!!
(because 3 year old working downloads are really hard to find, i've compiled these.)
Homeworld 2 @ RTSC
(A rather comprehensive guide for the original)
View: http://www.rakrent.com/rtsc/rtsc_homeworld2.htm
Patch 1.1 (Needed before applying mods)
Download: http://www.fileplanet.com/134852/130000/fileinfo/Homeworld-2-v1.1-Patch-[English]
Tactical Fleet Simulator 3G (v2.6.3) <-- I personally recommend this. Epic Mod.
Info/Download: http://www.moddb.com/mods/tactical-fleet-simulator/downloads/tactical-fleet-simulator-3g-v263
Tactical Fleet Simulator 2.4 Legacy (if 2.6 does not work for your system)
Info: http://tfs-database.wetpaint.com/page/Tactical+Fleet+Simulator+Extra+Files
Download: http://www.filefront.com/13893854/TFS-2nd-Gen-Mods/
Point Defense Systems
Info v7: http://www.pds.hwaccess.net/downloads.php?cat_id=10
Info v11 : http://www.pds.hwaccess.net/downloads.php?cat_id=11
Downloads (Almost all v4-v11) : http://pds.hwaccess.net/downloads/ex_ffront/
Homeworld 2
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/homeworld2/index.html
This is probably the best RTS or even the best PC game ever.
Demo Version (141mb) from FilePlanet / CNET
http://download.cnet.com/Homeworld-2/3000-7562_4-10224086.html
http://www.fileplanet.com/129916/120000/fileinfo/Homeworld-2---Demo
**Contains : Tutorial, 2 Missions, Deathmatch**
*sorry you cant play mods on the demo version*
http://download.cnet.com/Homeworld-2/3000-7562_4-10224086.html
http://www.fileplanet.com/129916/120000/fileinfo/Homeworld-2---Demo
**Contains : Tutorial, 2 Missions, Deathmatch**
*sorry you cant play mods on the demo version*
[youtube]6MhYZ-7DQqE[/youtube]
I got this from the local shop's bargain bin few years ago,
and i never regret it.
Timeless Graphics and Gameplay.
C'mon it's a 6 year old game!,
but nothing tops what this game delivers graphically.
Gameplay is unique, you've never seen anything like it.
Epic Mods.
The best factor of this game, for me.
The original gameplay is great but mods are just epic.
Few years back, the modding community for the game was pretty hot.
It produced excellent mods that deliver
so much quality and awesome new content.
And even now, there are STILL the popular mods that survive.
Just compare.
Here is the original gameplay.
[youtube]odRUdN05q2c[/youtube]
And here are what I think the BEST mods ever for this.
TFS (Tactical Fleet Simulator)
TFS introduces a whole lot of new ships and roles to the roster,
plus more tactical gameplay.
TFS 3G (v2.6.1)
[youtube]ld5xzG_RfiE[/youtube]
PDS (Point Defense Systems)
PDS may not have a lot of ships but each of the new capital ships are all loaded with a multitude of guns!
[youtube]HtWn1aKGWkI[/youtube]
Reviews.
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy...vert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-review
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/homeworld2/video/6075222/homeworld-2-video-review
"The epic-scale battles between fighters, frigates, and capital ships are tense, methodical, and amazing to watch."
IMPORTANT (Patch 1.1 Windows 7 Solution)
So here it is, the solution to get the game on Patch 1.1 so you can play mods on Windows 7.
There hasnt been an official patch yet but users confirmed (including me) that turning off Data Execution Prevention will make it run.
How to Manually Turn Off DEP with the Command Prompt
After that, it is important to restart your PC to apply the changes.
Then, verify that DEP is off.
That should be it. Run the game and download mods. Happy gaming.
USEFUL LINKS!!
(because 3 year old working downloads are really hard to find, i've compiled these.)
Homeworld 2 @ RTSC
(A rather comprehensive guide for the original)
View: http://www.rakrent.com/rtsc/rtsc_homeworld2.htm
Patch 1.1 (Needed before applying mods)
Download: http://www.fileplanet.com/134852/130000/fileinfo/Homeworld-2-v1.1-Patch-[English]
Tactical Fleet Simulator 3G (v2.6.3) <-- I personally recommend this. Epic Mod.
Info/Download: http://www.moddb.com/mods/tactical-fleet-simulator/downloads/tactical-fleet-simulator-3g-v263
Tactical Fleet Simulator 2.4 Legacy (if 2.6 does not work for your system)
Info: http://tfs-database.wetpaint.com/page/Tactical+Fleet+Simulator+Extra+Files
Download: http://www.filefront.com/13893854/TFS-2nd-Gen-Mods/
Point Defense Systems
Info v7: http://www.pds.hwaccess.net/downloads.php?cat_id=10
Info v11 : http://www.pds.hwaccess.net/downloads.php?cat_id=11
Downloads (Almost all v4-v11) : http://pds.hwaccess.net/downloads/ex_ffront/