So I think we live in a pretty good era when it comes to 4x games. Lot's have come out lately great. And while not everyone might like where Civilization is right now I think there plenty of other good one. I am going to start off suggesting two. First the one more traditional. The one with more wider appeal.

Age of Wonders: Planetfall
It is the latest in a long line of Age of Wonders games and it is as strong as ever. The previous games where all Fantasy games but this one is more of a Science fiction space opera kind of thing. So more towards the science fantasy vs Sid Meier's alpha Centauri and Beyond Earth (two other games I like). Planetfall is very much a refinement on the old formula but innovate quite a lot to. The strategy is fun and focus more on unit interplay then before which make it a stronger game in my book. And the visuals are awesome with a great soundtrack that is made by Michiel van den Bos, the same guy that made the soundtrack for the first game and number 3. But if Fantasy is more you thing then you can always go back to Age of Wonders III or... if you ready for it... my next suggestion.

Dominions 5: The Warriors of Faith
Do not let the old school graphics fool you. This one of the most unique 4x games out there. The series have been around for a while but it was actually hard to get a copy with a steep price take to boot. But ever since the series have come out on Steam it has become more accessible... Though this game is still not that accessible with a arcane UI and game graphics that make it look like they have not been updated since Dominions 1 (which they have, though not a lot). But if you can get beyond all the exterior stuff and in to the game it a game like no other. The game have scores of nations all with a unique flavour over 3 era. With over a thousand different units to pick from, hundreds of spells and items and huge set of events. Yeah this game is like no other. And if you in to myths and different cultures then this is for you. Most of the nations are based off historical cultures with there myths. You have Russians, Vikings, Japan, China, Aztec, Mayan, Inca, Renaissance Spain, India, Transylvania, Germany, Ireland, Rome, Greece (Both Athens and Sparta), Egypt (both Ptolemaic and Old Kingdom), Babylonian, Canaan, Carthage, Arthurian England, Prester John and many more. All based on real cultures and there myths. Sometimes more of a modern take and sometimes but often very close to there original source martial. There also some pure fantasy stuff base more on modern myths. Like the Atlanteans and R'lyehian are very much based on Lovecraft's mythos. This gives the whole game a very unique feel and I really do recommend trying it out. Or at least look up videos when people play it Multiplayer with each other. It is a acquired tastes but boy when you do start to get in to it is hard to stop.

The title says it all. Well almost all. I would like them to be sturdy so I do not have to replace them in at least a couple of years. Generally is the cord that goes broke. Also I would prefer headphones that are over the ears. I am not so sure on wireless. I have a pair now that is wireless but again. The charging cored (or rather the contact) just when broke. I would also like to avoid spending a fortune on them. But yeah I know is a bit you get what you pay for. But if anyone has any suggestions I would be thankful.

In the beginning there was the Multiverse. Or should I say. There was no beginning. There was and has always just been the Multiverse. And we are just a small part of it.

What we see is just the tip of the Iceberg. A small little realm of existence. A small forgotten corner in a multitude of infinities. But today your going to take a dip in to the cold waters and see how big it really is. Today your going to learn about the Aether.
~John Grey

So this is one of my long little nasty dream project that I have yet to get the ball running on. A RP setting which takes place in our reality, of sorts, and beyond. This setting has it core in what I would like to actually see out of a MMO. A game where I can mix fantasy and Sci-fi as well as the modern world and still keeping some coherence I hope.

I post this both to actually get to ball running rather then just keep it all lock up in my little head, and so that other could join in if they wish. I hope to build a large living world with a lot of history to it. One which would be fun to RP in. And hopefully construct a nice system to support it. So I invite you all in to my little creation.

So what is about? Well form the intro you can see it about the multiverse. The idea that what we live in is just a small little bubble in a larger whole. In this multiverse our plant, Earth is just a small part. Earth is actually not actually that special. Life, even humans exist on lots of worlds. Is this due to convergent evolution? No. Earth was once and still is to some degree linked to a lot of worlds and species did wander between these world colonizing worlds smiler to earth. Life might not even have originated here but rather have come from some other part of the multiverse. Transdientional panspermia hypothesis you could say. But no one is really sure.

What seem to be the case however is that Earth of today has very few gateways to other realms of existences. This might be a reason why Earth actually have developed to the degree it has in is relative isolation. The last centuries have had a exponetial growth in population, technology and industrial output. Something that seems rare in the rest of the multiverse. But the ruins of other great civilizations like our own paints a dark picture of where we might be heading.

A lot the back story of meant to be in the dark. Alternative idea on what has happen. It is part of the theme of this great world. To explore alternatives. Both in different potential worlds, but also in is own past.  The full truth behind matters should be in the dark. But speculation is something that should be encuraged. Leaving more for player and especially, game master interperation. 

Well I will add more to this later on. Now I will have to snooze. But I hope to get back soon to it. And please feel free to post questions and suggestions.

I know a lot of you have experience with Wikis and I have plans to start one for a project. My goal is to make a sort of forum (Not this kind of forum) where I and some friends from school can work on game concepts. A wiki would be good as it would give you the history. And you can follow up who posted what.  Of course if some of you are interested I would not be totally against inviting some of you to this community. Just know that I want this to be semi-serious. Hoping it could potentially lead creating game projects.

So I am interested in any of yours expert advice. 

So let me give you a bit of a background story about Elemental: war of magic. Not long ago a game called Elemental: war of magic was released. A game made by Stardock. A game had a lot of issues and was in general not well reserved. A sad thing for all of us that love games like Civ, Master of Magic and of course Stardocks own masterpiece, Galactic Civilization 2. Well Stardock is not a company that gives up in the first place and wants to make things right. So what do they do? Well they make a relaunch of course! Now Elemental is back better then ever and if by any chance you got Elemental: war of magic when it was new then you get Elemental: Fallen Enchantress for free (And at discount price if you got it later.)

I have been playing the beta now for a few days and I have to say. This is a game that could very well become a equal to the likes mentioned before. I have had a lot of fun with it and considering is pre-order price I say it well worth it. Now the game is still in beta and do have months of work ahead of it. But this game is still a lot better then tons of other games that are apparently finished products. If you buy it you get to play the beta wile you wait for the finished product.

Please tell me what you think off the game if you have had a chance to play it.

By chance i found this little indy gem. Its pretty fun. Check out Kerbal Space Program

Looking forward to see all of your designs.

This is the Rogue Trader Topic. More a general discussion of this new game form Gamesworkshop more then a announcement for any game yet. Rogue Trader is Smiler to Dark Heresy. Both games are set in the Warhammer 40k universe. But rather then working for the Inquisition you work as a part of exploratory fleet. You belong to the group of adventures that boldly go where no man has gone before (and probably for a good reason) You mission is to seek out new world and new civilizations.. and kill them for the name of the emperor! (Filthily Xenos) Though Rogue Traders have more freedom then most in the Imperium of man which might make this game more interested for those that though you had to little freedom in Dark Heresy. Is a different but smiler game. One full of adventure in the unknown.

Oh and some other cool stuff. If you have a Dark Heresy character you can import it to Rogue Trade with minimum effort (If your to low level you get a bit of XP to take up you to minimum level )

I will post a character creation system soon that is made to give out Quasi-random character for those worried about fairness.

Introduction
Welcome to my Fallout NV mod project Zenyxis. A add-on about a Pre-war company that the Lone wander can explore the ruins starting with fining one of Zenyxis many research labs experimenting on far out technology like Teleporation, Cryogenics and Force fields. A company that at is hight spanned the globe but now like most pre-war organizations exist only as ruins for the brave waste landers to explore.

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Goals
In no particular order
A: To add a story that fits well in with the Fallout world full with interesting characters to interact with.
B: To expand on the use of some skills like Medicine and Science by giving the player access to a lab though his adventure in the add-on
C: To expand on the locations in the world via the use of a teleporation system.
D: To add new enemies with unique or rarely seen qualities and therefor pose a new interesting challenge to veteran players.

Extended Goals
These goals are secondary i hope to be able to let be a part of the add-on. At least in the finished product.
A: To Voice all the characters dialogs including any new Enemies added to the game.
B: To add Scavenger System where you manage scavenger teams. This is meant as a cash sink.
C: To add anything else that would enchant the add-on  

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Recurring
If anyone is interested in contributing to the project feel free post right here. Does not matter what skills you have or how much time you can spare. Only thing that matters is how motivated you are.

That being said i would like to know what you would like to do and at times i might ask you to give me a estimation about how the work is going. This is so we all can work together in a efficient way and do not have to wait for others. If you know you can not handle a deadline then say so form the start and we we will find a solution. And remember a small contribution is still of value so if you just make a weapon, heck even just the skin or sound effects for that weapon then is still helps. Just being willing to discuss ideas you have is enough if you do not wish to commit to anything.