This is a long time in coming. There are several of us that own SINS, and mainly purchased it for MP. I enjoy the SP, but far prefer MP games However, simply put MP implementation at the moment sux. I have gotten it to work correctly, but it is so complex, many have just stepped away from a game that should be thriving. I can't imagine the number of lost sales because of the nightmare that is MP 1.1 can't arrive soon enough. I hope it lives up to our expectations. If so,
Karandar_
2 computers both custom built. 1 older rig Windows xp pro 1 2 months old with dual boot: 1 drive XP Pro, the other Vista64 ultimate. If you go Vista, you might as well get the 64 bit version so you can use all 4gb of memory - and with Vista you need over 2gb. (Just make sure to check any older hardware and software supports Vista 1st - drivers etc...Everything I had was supported. 2 games now I play that when you alt-tab out of, are using over 2gb of memory at 1920x1
I play mostly TEC, and have found a decent fleet with a couple Capital battle ships along with a pair or 3 carriers dispatches frigates pretty quickly. They also take a huge amount of punishment - especially if you throw in 5-6 repair cruisers. With 3 developed carriers you have 15 fighter wings. You can even afford to go hunt that enemy frigate fleet. It takes time to build this fleet, but it works for me..