Help a NOOB

TomClymer · Post by **TomClymer** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:14 am

Hi All! /mrgreen.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="mrgreen.gif" />
I am BRAND NEW to this game. Accidentally ran across the old Microsoft site and was intriqued.
I haven't been able to find the info anywhere, so I figured I'd just ask.

Is this game an online only game? Or can you play in stand-alone mode?

I'm currently located in GREENLAND (US Military stationed here).

My wife and I have played several other online games (Ultima Online, Guildwars). We decided to dump the UO accounts when I came over here and, although Guildwars is a great game, I've been looking for a new interest (talking games here).

Any help you could give on stupid questions like mine would be greatly appreciated.

Tom /smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

GreyVulpine · Post by **GreyVulpine** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:25 am

TomClymer wrote:QUOTE (TomClymer @ Aug 1 2006, 08:14 PM) Hi All! /mrgreen.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="mrgreen.gif" />
I am BRAND NEW to this game. Accidentally ran across the old Microsoft site and was intriqued.
I haven't been able to find the info anywhere, so I figured I'd just ask.

Is this game an online only game? Or can you play in stand-alone mode?

I'm currently located in GREENLAND (US Military stationed here).

My wife and I have played several other online games (Ultima Online, Guildwars). We decided to dump the UO accounts when I came over here and, although Guildwars is a great game, I've been looking for a new interest (talking games here).

Any help you could give on stupid questions like mine would be greatly appreciated.

Tom /smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

TigerEye's got a nifty WIP (Work in Progress) thread just for that: What Is Allegiance.

Basically, the short answer is: It's primarily an online space combat game, akin to freespace/freelancer, but with a RTS/FPS combination like Savage. There's a single commander, who issues orders to units (other players), and is in charge of the economy/tech tree.

There are little training missions you can play offline, but that's only for familiarization of the controls.

-GreyVulpine

jgbaxter · Post by **jgbaxter** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 6:20 am

It's like doing drugs, but more fun and addictive, note my top line of the signature below, I'm not kidding. /wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />

Cadet Training Program

Striker · Post by **Striker** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 5:17 am

Welcome to Allegiance!

You don't need broadband it play Allegiance. The entire game was optimized for a 56K modem. Now, you may see lag from time to time, but overall it is playable via dial-up.

Play the training missions a few times and if you like it, join one of the game servers. I would strongly suggest you read everything over at http://www.alleg-academy.org/ before playing. That way you will have a familiarity of how the game is played.

I would also suggest joining the Cadet Program if you stick with the game. It's an 8 week self-taught training course that teaches you all the ins, outs, and tricks of the game. I would definitely recommend it. /smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to PM me through the forum. I would be more than happy to help walk you through a few things or answer any questions.