The other factions I just started playing as today, but I've played against them, and I know the units that absolutely hurt my army. The Ion Core, while very cheap, has a range than can almost range the entire field (as long as it has a good shot). These are the "rooks" of Star Relic. The Mothership is also amazing because of its ability to spread its fire in all possible directions. These are the "queens" of Star Relic. However, the Klosians are horrible at attacking, so whether or not the Klosian faction is a good choice depends on the player's style. Meanwhile, the Sodinar faction has neither particularly good nor particularly bad units. Soinar units are on the cheap side but have fairly good value; the Orb, for example, is perfect for spamming. Particularly interesting units, however, are the Pulsar and Star Core. The Pulsar is a mine-laying ellipsoid (technically poison-gas-laying ellipsoid). Arguably the best unit in the Sodinar fleet and the exception to the mediocrity of the Sodinar fleet is the Star Core, with an ample health and plenty of power and range.
In addition to ships, there are crystals and asteroids. Asteroids are breakable barriers that prevent direct fire; this is why missile frigates are some of the best units in the game. Crystals allow for more energy to purchase ships, and having a foothold near these crystals are critical for mass-producing high-quality ships. There are several minor strategies to the game. One is to either spam low-price units, such as the Human Fighter or the Klosian Ion Core or to purchase high-end units. Spamming low-quality units allows for harvesting crystal energy. The second strategy is to move toward the center. Because the board rotates each turn, it is far shorter to make as close of a line to the enemy Warp Gate.
In conclusion:
I personally prefer the human fleet because of the maneuverability, power, and health factors.
The Klosian fleet is great for those who want range, a cheap price and special abilities.
The Sodinar fleet is for those who want an all-around, cheap set of ships.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Unheard-Of Ultimates: Indigon's "Star Relic"
Salvete. I was originally planning on blogging about the Total War series or the iPad game app Galaxy on Fire II, but I just had an ache to play Indigon's Star Relic, a small, online, single-player game in the background of Armor Games. This is an amazing game; after my years playing Armor Games were done and over, Star Relic is still one that I like to play occasionally.
Star Relic is a turn-based, high-strategy, science-fiction game. This game is complete, with player-versus-player, story, and single-battle modes. Like a futuristic game of chess, Star Relic is based on a series of pieces, each with different moves, attack points, health points, range, and special traits, on a hexagonal, constantly-rotating board. These pieces are purchased at a Warp Gate, which could be considered a stationary king piece. There are three different races (factions; Human, Klosian, and Sodinar) through which one can play numerous pieces. There are too many pieces to describe in a short while, so I'll name a few of my favorites.
I usually play as the Human faction (as I do with all games that give me an option, such as Electronic Arts' Battle for Middle-Earth series), so I am mostly familiar with the Human ships (pieces), but I know enough to highlight some good alien ships as well. From the Human fleet, I prefer the missile frigate and the defense turret. The missile frigate has a poor movement ability and an average range, but its greatest ability is the ability to shift the direction of missiles, a trait that no other vessel has. Thus, projectiles can move around corners, hitting enemies when they cannot hit back. The defense turret is a powerhouse of the Human fleet. they cannot move very far, but skilled players can easily get past this disadvantage. These ships have an amazing amount of health and attack, and they mean "Game Over" in masse near an enemy base. The only superior Human ship, the Juggernaut, is basically the Defense Turret with an additional movement bonus.
Star Relic is a turn-based, high-strategy, science-fiction game. This game is complete, with player-versus-player, story, and single-battle modes. Like a futuristic game of chess, Star Relic is based on a series of pieces, each with different moves, attack points, health points, range, and special traits, on a hexagonal, constantly-rotating board. These pieces are purchased at a Warp Gate, which could be considered a stationary king piece. There are three different races (factions; Human, Klosian, and Sodinar) through which one can play numerous pieces. There are too many pieces to describe in a short while, so I'll name a few of my favorites.
I usually play as the Human faction (as I do with all games that give me an option, such as Electronic Arts' Battle for Middle-Earth series), so I am mostly familiar with the Human ships (pieces), but I know enough to highlight some good alien ships as well. From the Human fleet, I prefer the missile frigate and the defense turret. The missile frigate has a poor movement ability and an average range, but its greatest ability is the ability to shift the direction of missiles, a trait that no other vessel has. Thus, projectiles can move around corners, hitting enemies when they cannot hit back. The defense turret is a powerhouse of the Human fleet. they cannot move very far, but skilled players can easily get past this disadvantage. These ships have an amazing amount of health and attack, and they mean "Game Over" in masse near an enemy base. The only superior Human ship, the Juggernaut, is basically the Defense Turret with an additional movement bonus.
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