Report, edit, etc...Posted by Voyager7456(MM) on 2006-11-23 at 11:40:09
The mod being reviewed is Ex Machina by Lord_Agamemnon(MM).
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COMPLEXITY: 14/15
The mod is defenitely complex. There are three new techtrees that branch out and intertwine in a myriad of ways (culminating in a 4th techtree that requires units from all three races). The iscripting effects are great too, and it certainly took a lot of MemGrafting to do this.
SIGNIFICANCE: 20/20
A total conversion of all techtrees, iscripting effects and even custom graphics? And created in only a month? There's no question that Ex Machina deserves a 20 here.
GLITCHINESS: 9/10
A few minor glitches, but nothing crashing or effecting gameplay drastically. A very well put together mod.
ORIGINALITY: 28/30
The first time I played this mod I was in awe of the originality of the mod. The hybridization of races was a great idea, and there's also interesting things like Surveyors that I haven't seen before. There are a few units that got a 'meh' from me, but not everything can be fancy iscripting explosions.
The mod is excellent, there are just a few units that don't seem up to par with the quality of the rest of the mod.
FUN: 22/25:
Gameplay is very fun, every time I've played it, I've had a great time. It does get a little annoying as Alpha Vector sometimes, but that certainly shouldn't turn you away from the mod. Pick this one up and try it, you won't be disappointed.
FINAL SCORE: 93/100
I love it. Go and play the mod and you'll see why I think so highly of it. There are explosions. It'll be fun, I promise.
WOULD I RECOMMEND IT?
Defenitely.
WOULD I PLAY IT FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE?
Honestly, I don't think there's ANY mod that I'd play for the rest of my life. But is Ex Machina a mod I see myself playing for a long time? Yes.
Agamemnon is certainly a talented modder, and it shows in the effort put into this mod. If you haven't already, I also recommend checking out his beta for Atrea's Children, which looks like another great mod. Can't wait!
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Judging Criteria
Complexity
Was your mod easy to create? was It hard? It will be evaluated by the judges
This will be worth: 15 Points
Significance
How much is the gameplay changed? Am I playing basic SC with one race? Is it mind-blowingly-different?
This will be worth: 20 Points
Glitchness
How well does your mod run? Does it have Glitches?
This will be worth: 10 points
Originality
Is your mod a copy of another mod? This will be highly evaluated.
This will be worth: 30 points
Fun
Is Your mod fun? boring? another important thing highly evaluated.
This will be worth: 25 points
Complexity
Was your mod easy to create? was It hard? It will be evaluated by the judges
This will be worth: 15 Points
Significance
How much is the gameplay changed? Am I playing basic SC with one race? Is it mind-blowingly-different?
This will be worth: 20 Points
Glitchness
How well does your mod run? Does it have Glitches?
This will be worth: 10 points
Originality
Is your mod a copy of another mod? This will be highly evaluated.
This will be worth: 30 points
Fun
Is Your mod fun? boring? another important thing highly evaluated.
This will be worth: 25 points
COMPLEXITY: 14/15
The mod is defenitely complex. There are three new techtrees that branch out and intertwine in a myriad of ways (culminating in a 4th techtree that requires units from all three races). The iscripting effects are great too, and it certainly took a lot of MemGrafting to do this.
SIGNIFICANCE: 20/20
A total conversion of all techtrees, iscripting effects and even custom graphics? And created in only a month? There's no question that Ex Machina deserves a 20 here.
GLITCHINESS: 9/10
A few minor glitches, but nothing crashing or effecting gameplay drastically. A very well put together mod.
ORIGINALITY: 28/30
The first time I played this mod I was in awe of the originality of the mod. The hybridization of races was a great idea, and there's also interesting things like Surveyors that I haven't seen before. There are a few units that got a 'meh' from me, but not everything can be fancy iscripting explosions.
The mod is excellent, there are just a few units that don't seem up to par with the quality of the rest of the mod.FUN: 22/25:
Gameplay is very fun, every time I've played it, I've had a great time. It does get a little annoying as Alpha Vector sometimes, but that certainly shouldn't turn you away from the mod. Pick this one up and try it, you won't be disappointed.
FINAL SCORE: 93/100
I love it. Go and play the mod and you'll see why I think so highly of it. There are explosions. It'll be fun, I promise.
WOULD I RECOMMEND IT?
Defenitely.
WOULD I PLAY IT FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE?
Honestly, I don't think there's ANY mod that I'd play for the rest of my life. But is Ex Machina a mod I see myself playing for a long time? Yes.
Agamemnon is certainly a talented modder, and it shows in the effort put into this mod. If you haven't already, I also recommend checking out his beta for Atrea's Children, which looks like another great mod. Can't wait!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Lord_Agamemnon(MM) on 2006-11-23 at 13:20:28
Why thank you, Voy. I much appreciate the review. You're more liberal with your points than Corbo was...or maybe it's just the fact that 1.05 has a few bugs fixed
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Voyager7456(MM) on 2006-11-23 at 13:55:33
Perhaps both.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Killer_Kow(MM) on 2006-11-23 at 15:34:19
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Ex Machina
Complexity - 15
Quite complex. Good work.
Content - 19
Excellent use of everything. Good job.
Glitchiness - 7
Quite a few text errors, and other things make it seem unprofessional.
Originality - 29
Some very original ideas in this mod. Excellent work.
Fun - 22
Despite the fun I had exploring your immense tech trees, at times they seemed too complex and somewhat confusing.
Total - 92
Complexity - 15
Quite complex. Good work.
Content - 19
Excellent use of everything. Good job.
Glitchiness - 7
Quite a few text errors, and other things make it seem unprofessional.
Originality - 29
Some very original ideas in this mod. Excellent work.
Fun - 22
Despite the fun I had exploring your immense tech trees, at times they seemed too complex and somewhat confusing.
Total - 92
Those were my old scores, but mind you, it was a much older version.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by WoAHorde2 on 2006-11-23 at 15:58:12
Good JOb Agamennon!