TradeWars: Rising

xilsharn · 11-28-2007, 03:12 AM

For all of us old folks (read: those of us who played door games on BBSs), I just found a freakin' awesome game. TradeWars 2002 was probably the best door game ever(fuck LoRD!) and has been floating around on random telnet servers for awhile but they're hard to find now. Apparently some folks said "enough" and started a web-based applet called TradeWars: Rising. It's exactly like the old TW2002 except it is now very, very graphical. It's great and actually up to date. Their last news entry is dated today, Nov. 28, believe it or not. I'm robotempire, playing in the Test Game. Send me a message (type "/to robotempire [message]" in the text box).

Bristlebane · 11-28-2007, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by xilsharn

For all of us old folks (read: those of us who played door games on BBSs), I just found a freakin' awesome game. TradeWars 2002 was probably the best door game ever(fuck LoRD!) and has been floating around on random telnet servers for awhile but they're hard to find now. Apparently some folks said "enough" and started a web-based applet called TradeWars: Rising. It's exactly like the old TW2002 except it is now very, very graphical. It's great and actually up to date. Their last news entry is dated today, Nov. 28, believe it or not. I'm robotempire, playing in the Test Game. Send me a message (type "/to robotempire [message]" in the text box).

Cool...I used to play TW2002 when I was like 10 years old.

Grumath · 11-28-2007, 08:19 AM

Was pretty cool for like 10 mins, then was exploring looking for new trade outposts and was instantly dead and had no money. Gay.

xilsharn · 11-28-2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bristlebane

Cool...I used to play TW2002 when I was like 10 years old.

If you pop in send me a tell. I'm catching the gist of the game again. Definitely takes some time to get used to the graphical theme but...

As far as dying, the key is to look at the map and find two trading posts that are next door sector-wise, then just go back and forth making mad money. Go to the SpaceDock often to deposit most of your money. (Not a lot to buy right now, once your ship is maxed out with mines, fighters and shields. Only four ships. I want my dreadnaught!)

Draegan · 11-28-2007, 01:28 PM

Tele-Arena 3.0 > TW2002

Awesome though. This is nostalgia hardcore. Fuck the noob EQ nostalgia.

xilsharn · 11-28-2007, 01:45 PM

I actually moved over to the "Paradise" server. Genesis torpedoes ftw.

Mist · 11-29-2007, 07:30 PM

As awesome as Tradewars once was, I can almost garauntee you Astro Empires is better. :P :P :P

Erronius · 11-30-2007, 10:13 AM

I actually did a double-take when I saw the thread title. Talk about a blast form the past...

I'm still not sure if I'd want to go back and try it again, to be honest, regardless of the fun I had playing it at the time.

Hachima · 12-01-2007, 06:49 AM

Its only cool if they have the same old exploits like planet duping!

Eida · 12-02-2007, 02:42 PM

Yes, I'll give another head nod to Astro-Empires. Use my ref link and I'll split any bonus I get, along with assist with any newbie questions via AIM.

If you start in Delta:25 we can also exchange trade routes to boost our economy.

Astro Empires

Rad · 12-02-2007, 11:54 PM

Great great shit.... Damn 6th grade nights spent playing endless hours of TW2002...

11-28-2007, 03:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
xilsharn Definitely a chick Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,734 +0 Internets	TradeWars: Rising For all of us old folks (read: those of us who played door games on BBSs), I just found a freakin' awesome game. TradeWars 2002 was probably the best door game ever(fuck LoRD!) and has been floating around on random telnet servers for awhile but they're hard to find now. Apparently some folks said "enough" and started a web-based applet called TradeWars: Rising. It's exactly like the old TW2002 except it is now very, very graphical. It's great and actually up to date. Their last news entry is dated today, Nov. 28, believe it or not. I'm robotempire, playing in the Test Game. Send me a message (type "/to robotempire [message]" in the text box).

11-28-2007, 08:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Grumath The Decider Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 610 +1 Internets	Was pretty cool for like 10 mins, then was exploring looking for new trade outposts and was instantly dead and had no money. Gay. __________________ To be highly certain of something, with a very low order of evidence, or in contradiction to a mountain of evidence, is a sign that something is wrong with your mind.

11-29-2007, 07:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mist Extremely Busy DPS Provider Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,327 -51 Internets	As awesome as Tradewars once was, I can almost garauntee you Astro Empires is better. :P :P :P __________________ Nyxs Overgeared Rogue LFGuild.

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11-28-2007, 01:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Draegan Yar Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,533 -24 Internets	Tele-Arena 3.0 > TW2002 Awesome though. This is nostalgia hardcore. Fuck the noob EQ nostalgia.

11-28-2007, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
xilsharn Definitely a chick Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,734 +0 Internets	I actually moved over to the "Paradise" server. Genesis torpedoes ftw.

11-30-2007, 10:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Erronius Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mission, Kansas Posts: 719 +27 Internets	I actually did a double-take when I saw the thread title. Talk about a blast form the past... I'm still not sure if I'd want to go back and try it again, to be honest, regardless of the fun I had playing it at the time.

12-01-2007, 06:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Hachima Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,654	Its only cool if they have the same old exploits like planet duping!

12-02-2007, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Eida Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 259 -3 Internets	Yes, I'll give another head nod to Astro-Empires. Use my ref link and I'll split any bonus I get, along with assist with any newbie questions via AIM. If you start in Delta:25 we can also exchange trade routes to boost our economy. Astro Empires