It's a browser game. So, controls are VERY clunky, and response is slow. That could be because it's in Beta though. So far, I'm just mining. Collecting resources and leveling up.
The skill tree is very much like EVE where you learn stuff over time, instead of by doing. However, instead of spending money on skills, you spend experience points. So, you have to do stuff to be able to buy skills. Skills allow you to do things, do things better, use better gear, etc. A lot like EVE did.
View is first or third person and you fly with the mouse (by clicking where you want to go) or with awsd. I get the best control by using the mouse because everything is delayed. So, I click, wait, and then I turn. If I use the keyboard, I push and hold, then start moving. Oops, over shot, go back, wait, move, etc.
It's not like EVE in that you have to keep your nose on your target to fire at it. So, you have to fly. However, it's NOT a flight sim. Very basic controls and there's even an auto pilot option to stay on target. That uses power though, which is limited.
Being a browser game, you can buy experience points, cubits, etc. These are things that you get stuff with. The number of ship upgrades is somewhat deep, as well as the number of ship types you can fly.
Over all, there's a TON of potential. I just wish it wasn't a 'fracking' browser game. Performance will always be limited.
Time frame: Pegasus is part of the fleet, but I'm not sure who's commanding it. Lee is still on Galactica. It's fun to wander around and talk to the main characters. Starbuck hands out combat missions, Lee hands out collect/recon missions. Bill manages the fleet and keeps you updated on fleet status. I thought it was kinda weird that he was talking to me being that I had JUSt gotten my wings. Would have been more real if Lee gave the briefings. But it's cool to look around and see "D", etc. The music is right out of the show, so, it helps with immersion. Still a lot of bugs popping up, but, it's in beta.
Starting out, you can fly a raptor or a mark IV. Don't know what you fly as a Cylon.
Object, as far as I can see so far, is to capture sectors. You fight for them, establish bases, etc. Try to tear down the enemy's. I haven't gotten into that yet. I have only blown up rocks so far.
Honestly, this could be a really fun game, if it wasn't browser based. However, watching the videos that people have made, they don't have the flight control issues I have. They fly smooth, etc. There are some videos of larger fleet battles as well. Flying and combat require SOME flight skills, but it's definitely dumbed down for the masses.
I got right in to the beta, you might be able to as well. It's worth checking out when you have some time to kill.
http://us1.battlestar-galactica.bigpoint.com/
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Played for a couple more hours today. I'm getting used to the controls, but, they still suck. Normal mining and stuff, they are fine. However, I ended up in combat this time. And when your target is moving and dodging, you HAVE to use the awsd keys to keep up. And that's when you really feel the lag. So, you have to anticipate. Estimate how long to hold the button down. So, that was frustrating. I took my auto pilot module off to fit more energy. Might switch it back and see if auto pilot helps.
Even with the crappy controls, I found the NPC combat fun. I died a whole bunch before I figured out the damage thing. I couldn't figure out why my ship was exploding when my hull was at 89%. There's actually a different HP thing that kills you. Not sure what happens if your ship actually hits 0% hull. So, once I figured out I needed to watch my health, I started living longer. The NPCs spawn pretty quickly. Almost too quickly. I was also trying to mine, and just as I'm about to score a huge load of tyllium, I would get shot at, forcing me to leave the asteroid. Learning how to complete the assignments that Lee and Starbuck give me. They are just NPC missions. Nothing major. Go get this. Scan that. Etc.
There was a lot of in game chatter going on too. Lots of people forming up and attacking the cylons. They were creating groups and heading out. (Raptors form up on [whoeveritwas] and raptors form up on me) I didn't tag along for that. There's a pretty large player community already too. Lots of 'guilds' recruiting and what-not. I think they call themselves 'fighter wings'. It's definitely a team game like EVE. You can play alone, but to do the fun stuff, you'll have to team up. We lost a system since the last time I played. I don't know how you capture/lose systems yet.
You don't lose anything when you die, but they said to make sure I keep my ship repaired. I didn't ask why.
So, the controls are a problem, but not enough of one to keep me going so I can see what's next.
OH!! I jumped to other systems. It was cool watching the countdown and then the flash of light and that sound, and your ship zips off. . .
Even with the crappy controls, I found the NPC combat fun. I died a whole bunch before I figured out the damage thing. I couldn't figure out why my ship was exploding when my hull was at 89%. There's actually a different HP thing that kills you. Not sure what happens if your ship actually hits 0% hull. So, once I figured out I needed to watch my health, I started living longer. The NPCs spawn pretty quickly. Almost too quickly. I was also trying to mine, and just as I'm about to score a huge load of tyllium, I would get shot at, forcing me to leave the asteroid. Learning how to complete the assignments that Lee and Starbuck give me. They are just NPC missions. Nothing major. Go get this. Scan that. Etc.
There was a lot of in game chatter going on too. Lots of people forming up and attacking the cylons. They were creating groups and heading out. (Raptors form up on [whoeveritwas] and raptors form up on me) I didn't tag along for that. There's a pretty large player community already too. Lots of 'guilds' recruiting and what-not. I think they call themselves 'fighter wings'. It's definitely a team game like EVE. You can play alone, but to do the fun stuff, you'll have to team up. We lost a system since the last time I played. I don't know how you capture/lose systems yet.
You don't lose anything when you die, but they said to make sure I keep my ship repaired. I didn't ask why.
So, the controls are a problem, but not enough of one to keep me going so I can see what's next.
OH!! I jumped to other systems. It was cool watching the countdown and then the flash of light and that sound, and your ship zips off. . .