How to play - Millennium 2.2 - AKA my very first baby steps in the game

Shoonay · 26 December 2008, 23:18

Had a great need for a space strategy tonight, so tried Millennium 2.2 and what a gem it is!

I kinda figured what the various icons do, the commands, the screens, time advance, managed to run resource gathering, researched and build all levels of the Power Plant (*mumble* lousy MkIII level, lol), but still can't figure what the other things do nor what do I do with them

I know, I know, I really should RTFM, but any first steps/hints from you guys who played and finished this fine game?

TCD · 26 December 2008, 23:21

Ah come on Shoons, there is this fine manual and you don't even read it?

Always takin' the shortcut huh?

Shoonay · 26 December 2008, 23:36

Yes, I know about the manual but I'm asking here for some solution-a-like first steps, please

prowler · 26 December 2008, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

Ah come on Shoons, there is this fine manual and you don't even read it?

Always takin' the shortcut huh?

That's right, TCD. Just wait till he finds the cheats or, heaven forbid, the trainer with infinite lives and energy

, then he'll be alright!

Shoonay · 26 December 2008, 23:42

LOL, I'm in no need for any cheats to a strategy game

TCD · 26 December 2008, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by prowler

That's right, TCD. Just wait till he finds the cheats or, heaven forbid, the trainer with infinite lives and energy

, then he'll be alright!

If were is a trained version, I'm sure Shoonay would have found it (or I if that matters

). I can understand that Shoonay asks for some hints on how to play the game, since these space strategy games tend to be quite time consuming and it may turn out that you are heading the wrong way after several hours of gaming

So best of luck with finding someone who has played the game before Shoonay *gets his notepad and pencil ready*

Shoonay · 26 December 2008, 23:46

No trained version, no cheats please, I want a peaceful WHDLoad gaming session on me real Amiga smelling it's real life plastic case

TCD · 26 December 2008, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

No trained version, no cheats please, I want a peaceful WHDLoad gaming session on me real Amiga smelling it's real life plastic case

Ah I see... you're sure that's okay with your girlfriend

prowler · 26 December 2008, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

LOL, I'm in no need for any cheats to a strategy game

It's OK, mate. We're just winding you up for a good crack at this game (no pun intended!).

Shoonay · 26 December 2008, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

Ah I see... you're sure that's okay with your girlfriend

She's busy smelling the carp during the holidays so I guess it's alright with her...

Quote:

Originally Posted by prowler

It's OK, mate. We're just winding you up for a good crack at this game (no pun intended!).

Oh, nice of you to remind me... And no cracktro's too!

TCD · 26 December 2008, 23:55

@Shoonay
Nice double pun at... somebody

Just to make it clear : Do you have any problems or does it just feel like youre missing something?

Shoonay · 27 December 2008, 00:00

I know what I'm suppose to do, what's my point, I know I'm missing the names of the "things" to research - I'll try that in teh FAQ, but... what should I do in this game?
Building everything and trying to do everything with it isn't exactly what I want from a strategy game...

I need the first few steps "outside" my own colony...
Should I send something to some nearest (non-earth) planet?

coze · 27 December 2008, 00:05

actually millenium is pretty linear. you just research everything, defend your base, and stuff. I think at some point you need some minerals which don't exist on the moon to build latest MKs. Send probes to planets to survey for these minerals. Build colonies on these places and stuff.

After you're done with millenium, you should try the sequel deuteros too

it was one of the first amiga games I've finished

Shoonay · 27 December 2008, 00:10

Yes, thanks cozey, that's my plan exactly - to finish the big trio of space strategies (Millenium, Deuteros and K240) in the near few weeks (months?

).
Back in the days I've only had Supremacy, which was way too easy, and Reunion, which was way too adventurous and time-based

FOL · 27 December 2008, 00:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

Had a great need for a space strategy tonight, so tried Millennium 2.2 and what a gem it is!

I kinda figured what the various icons do, the commands, the screens, time advance, managed to run resource gathering, researched and build all levels of the Power Plant (*mumble* lousy MkIII level, lol), but still can't figure what the other things do nor what do I do with them

I know, I know, I really should RTFM, but any first steps/hints from you guys who played and finished this fine game?

Thats 1 fine game, finished it many times. To start I normally research all the power generators and the grazer, then production. Build fighters as quick as possible, to protect you. The fighter scenes remind me of Elite.

The sequel was a massive improvement on the first though. Detueros rulez,

.

Shoonay · 27 December 2008, 00:15

Thank you too FOL, that looks like exactly what I was hoping for

Not spoiling too much but pretty informative.

FOL · 27 December 2008, 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

Thank you too FOL, that looks like exactly what I was hoping for

Not spoiling too much but pretty informative.

Watch the deuteros intro, its bloody great, the music and the animation,

.

Shoonay · 27 December 2008, 00:19

It's next on my list, will leave it until I finish this one - sounds like a perfect reason to finish this game

Ironclaw · 27 December 2008, 00:21

If you like space strategy, try K240, ahhhh what a game :P... love it... played it till my disks broke way back as a kid....

prowler · 27 December 2008, 00:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

It's next on my list, will leave it until I finish this one - sounds like a perfect reason to finish this game

There you go, mate. Now you see that we've got you in the right frame of mind for this.

26 December 2008, 23:18	#1
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	How to play - Millennium 2.2 - AKA my very first baby steps in the game Had a great need for a space strategy tonight, so tried Millennium 2.2 and what a gem it is! I kinda figured what the various icons do, the commands, the screens, time advance, managed to run resource gathering, researched and build all levels of the Power Plant (mumble lousy MkIII level, lol), but still can't figure what the other things do nor what do I do with them I know, I know, I really should RTFM, but any first steps/hints from you guys who played and finished this fine game?

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26 December 2008, 23:21	#2
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,522	Ah come on Shoons, there is this fine manual and you don't even read it? Always takin' the shortcut huh?

26 December 2008, 23:36	#3
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	Yes, I know about the manual but I'm asking here for some solution-a-like first steps, please

26 December 2008, 23:42	#5
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	LOL, I'm in no need for any cheats to a strategy game

26 December 2008, 23:46	#7
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	No trained version, no cheats please, I want a peaceful WHDLoad gaming session on me real Amiga smelling it's real life plastic case

26 December 2008, 23:55	#11
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,522	@Shoonay Nice double pun at... somebody Just to make it clear : Do you have any problems or does it just feel like youre missing something?

27 December 2008, 00:00	#12
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	I know what I'm suppose to do, what's my point, I know I'm missing the names of the "things" to research - I'll try that in teh FAQ, but... what should I do in this game? Building everything and trying to do everything with it isn't exactly what I want from a strategy game... I need the first few steps "outside" my own colony... Should I send something to some nearest (non-earth) planet?

27 December 2008, 00:05	#13
coze hastala vista winny vista Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mt fuji Age: 46 Posts: 1,335	actually millenium is pretty linear. you just research everything, defend your base, and stuff. I think at some point you need some minerals which don't exist on the moon to build latest MKs. Send probes to planets to survey for these minerals. Build colonies on these places and stuff. After you're done with millenium, you should try the sequel deuteros too it was one of the first amiga games I've finished

27 December 2008, 00:10	#14
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	Yes, thanks cozey, that's my plan exactly - to finish the big trio of space strategies (Millenium, Deuteros and K240) in the near few weeks (months? ). Back in the days I've only had Supremacy, which was way too easy, and Reunion, which was way too adventurous and time-based

27 December 2008, 00:15	#16
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	Thank you too FOL, that looks like exactly what I was hoping for Not spoiling too much but pretty informative.

27 December 2008, 00:19	#18
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	It's next on my list, will leave it until I finish this one - sounds like a perfect reason to finish this game

27 December 2008, 00:21	#19
Ironclaw Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: ... Age: 45 Posts: 3,313	If you like space strategy, try K240, ahhhh what a game :P... love it... played it till my disks broke way back as a kid....

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