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  • Re: Free Game: Encased

    From Mike S.@21:1/5 to spallshurgenson@gmail.com on Fri Dec 23 11:13:30 2022
    On Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:05:45 -0500, Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:


    On the nth* day of EpicMas, Tim Sweeny gave to me,
    Fallout but set in the '70s

    * Encased
    https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/encased
    Well, this explains the "Fallout" give-away yesterday, 'cause
    "Encased" is basically "Fallout" except if it were set in the 1970s
    and not the 1950s. Oh great, we've replaced the Ratpack with Disco. I
    mean, it's a novel idea but does it do really anything new beyond
    that? I'm not the biggest fan of "isometric" RPGs, but this one is
    probably worth a look just for the chance to boogie down during the >apocalypse.

    This is the first interesting game they are offering as far as I am
    concerned. Thank you for the reminder.

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  • From Spalls Hurgenson@21:1/5 to All on Fri Dec 23 11:05:45 2022
    On the nth* day of EpicMas, Tim Sweeny gave to me,
    Fallout but set in the '70s

    * Encased
    https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/encased
    Well, this explains the "Fallout" give-away yesterday, 'cause
    "Encased" is basically "Fallout" except if it were set in the 1970s
    and not the 1950s. Oh great, we've replaced the Ratpack with Disco. I
    mean, it's a novel idea but does it do really anything new beyond
    that? I'm not the biggest fan of "isometric" RPGs, but this one is
    probably worth a look just for the chance to boogie down during the
    apocalypse.


    You have the usual 24 hours to claim the game. We're down to the last
    two games before EpicMas is over.




    =======
    * I admit, I've lost track of what day we're on

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  • From Justisaur@21:1/5 to Mike S. on Fri Dec 23 08:33:14 2022
    On Friday, December 23, 2022 at 8:13:32 AM UTC-8, Mike S. wrote:
    On Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:05:45 -0500, Spalls Hurgenson
    <spallsh...@gmail.com> wrote:


    On the nth* day of EpicMas, Tim Sweeny gave to me,
    Fallout but set in the '70s

    * Encased
    https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/encased
    Well, this explains the "Fallout" give-away yesterday, 'cause
    "Encased" is basically "Fallout" except if it were set in the 1970s
    and not the 1950s. Oh great, we've replaced the Ratpack with Disco. I
    mean, it's a novel idea but does it do really anything new beyond
    that? I'm not the biggest fan of "isometric" RPGs, but this one is
    probably worth a look just for the chance to boogie down during the >apocalypse.
    This is the first interesting game they are offering as far as I am concerned. Thank you for the reminder.

    I second that. "Tactical" means "Turn Based" right? I'll still give it
    a try eventually. It looks like a mix between Wasteland 2 and
    Fallout Tactics.

    - Justisaur

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  • From Ant@21:1/5 to Mike S. on Fri Dec 23 08:31:07 2022
    On 12/23/2022 8:13 AM, Mike S. wrote:
    On the nth* day of EpicMas, Tim Sweeny gave to me,
    Fallout but set in the '70s

    * Encased
    https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/encased
    Well, this explains the "Fallout" give-away yesterday, 'cause
    "Encased" is basically "Fallout" except if it were set in the 1970s
    and not the 1950s. Oh great, we've replaced the Ratpack with Disco. I
    mean, it's a novel idea but does it do really anything new beyond
    that? I'm not the biggest fan of "isometric" RPGs, but this one is
    probably worth a look just for the chance to boogie down during the
    apocalypse.

    This is the first interesting game they are offering as far as I am concerned. Thank you for the reminder.

    Ditto. :)
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  • From Mike S.@21:1/5 to All on Fri Dec 23 11:42:08 2022
    On Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:33:14 -0800 (PST), Justisaur

    I second that. "Tactical" means "Turn Based" right? I'll still give it
    a try eventually. It looks like a mix between Wasteland 2 and
    Fallout Tactics.

    - Justisaur

    It does to me. One review I read did say turned based combat.

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  • From Ant@21:1/5 to Mike S. on Fri Dec 23 13:00:45 2022
    On 12/23/2022 8:42 AM, Mike S. wrote:
    On Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:33:14 -0800 (PST), Justisaur

    I second that. "Tactical" means "Turn Based" right? I'll still give it
    a try eventually. It looks like a mix between Wasteland 2 and
    Fallout Tactics.

    - Justisaur

    It does to me. One review I read did say turned based combat.

    It looks like X-Com type. I don't mind it as an old slow fart. I hated
    them when I was younger and wanted real time! ;)
    --
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    Lord said,] 'Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;
    he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby
    wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of
    the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
    'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his
    favor rests.'" --Luke 2:11-14. Another known human death again. That's 4
    in total for this yr. & 2 many (6? total) for this decade so far. :~(
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  • From Zaghadka@21:1/5 to Justisaur on Fri Dec 23 17:47:08 2022
    On Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:33:14 -0800 (PST), in
    comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action, Justisaur wrote:

    On Friday, December 23, 2022 at 8:13:32 AM UTC-8, Mike S. wrote:
    On Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:05:45 -0500, Spalls Hurgenson
    <spallsh...@gmail.com> wrote:


    On the nth* day of EpicMas, Tim Sweeny gave to me,
    Fallout but set in the '70s

    * Encased
    https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/encased
    Well, this explains the "Fallout" give-away yesterday, 'cause
    "Encased" is basically "Fallout" except if it were set in the 1970s
    and not the 1950s. Oh great, we've replaced the Ratpack with Disco. I
    mean, it's a novel idea but does it do really anything new beyond
    that? I'm not the biggest fan of "isometric" RPGs, but this one is
    probably worth a look just for the chance to boogie down during the
    apocalypse.
    This is the first interesting game they are offering as far as I am
    concerned. Thank you for the reminder.

    I second that. "Tactical" means "Turn Based" right? I'll still give it
    a try eventually. It looks like a mix between Wasteland 2 and
    Fallout Tactics.

    Did someone say "Turn Based?" Yoink.

    --
    Zag

    No one ever said on their deathbed, 'Gee, I wish I had
    spent more time alone with my computer.' ~Dan(i) Bunten

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  • From Ant@21:1/5 to Zaghadka on Fri Dec 23 18:29:36 2022
    XPost: comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.strategic

    On 12/23/2022 3:47 PM, Zaghadka wrote:
    On Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:33:14 -0800 (PST), in
    comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action, Justisaur wrote:

    On Friday, December 23, 2022 at 8:13:32 AM UTC-8, Mike S. wrote:
    On Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:05:45 -0500, Spalls Hurgenson
    <spallsh...@gmail.com> wrote:


    On the nth* day of EpicMas, Tim Sweeny gave to me,
    Fallout but set in the '70s

    * Encased
    https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/encased
    Well, this explains the "Fallout" give-away yesterday, 'cause
    "Encased" is basically "Fallout" except if it were set in the 1970s
    and not the 1950s. Oh great, we've replaced the Ratpack with Disco. I
    mean, it's a novel idea but does it do really anything new beyond
    that? I'm not the biggest fan of "isometric" RPGs, but this one is
    probably worth a look just for the chance to boogie down during the
    apocalypse.
    This is the first interesting game they are offering as far as I am
    concerned. Thank you for the reminder.

    I second that. "Tactical" means "Turn Based" right? I'll still give it
    a try eventually. It looks like a mix between Wasteland 2 and
    Fallout Tactics.

    Did someone say "Turn Based?" Yoink.

    And it should be in comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.strategic newsgroup too! ;)
    --
    Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays / Season's Greetings! "[An angel of the
    Lord said,] 'Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;
    he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby
    wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of
    the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
    'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his
    favor rests.'" --Luke 2:11-14. Another known human death again. That's 4
    in total for this yr. & 2 many (6? total) for this decade so far. :~(
    Note: A fixed width font (Courier, Monospace, etc.) is required to see
    this below signature correctly.
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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to Mike S. on Sat Dec 24 11:26:52 2022
    On 23/12/2022 16:13, Mike S. wrote:
    On Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:05:45 -0500, Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:


    On the nth* day of EpicMas, Tim Sweeny gave to me,
    Fallout but set in the '70s

    * Encased
    https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/encased
    Well, this explains the "Fallout" give-away yesterday, 'cause
    "Encased" is basically "Fallout" except if it were set in the 1970s
    and not the 1950s. Oh great, we've replaced the Ratpack with Disco. I
    mean, it's a novel idea but does it do really anything new beyond
    that? I'm not the biggest fan of "isometric" RPGs, but this one is
    probably worth a look just for the chance to boogie down during the
    apocalypse.

    This is the first interesting game they are offering as far as I am concerned. Thank you for the reminder.

    It's on my Steam wishlist and I even considered signing up with Epic for
    this until I saw the price on STeam - a paltry £4.99.

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