M.U.L.E. Now there's a game I've heard a heck of a lot about, but was never really able or willing to fidget around with for long enough to "get it." Now that I think about it, sitting down and learning to not suck at this resource management game would've helped to make Econ 212 less of a bummer.
As discovered by Shacknews, Planet M.U.L.E. is now officially a go. Self-described as a "remake and tribute" to the '80s original, it not only looks the part of a sophisticated indie darling, it plays like one too. As one of the early fathers of multiplayer, it's nice to be able to say this updated version is online-enabled.
Like a fool, I attempted to jump right in without reading up on the recommended literature. Between wasting my first turn with a trip to the pub and making a bigger fool of myself at the auction house, I was just glad this wasn't a live multiplayer session I was attending. Forgive me, Planet M.U.L.E. AI.
Then, I found a dead moose rat and sold its carcass for $50. At that point, it became apparent there was no topping my recent success, so I quit while I was ahead. It was an eventful ten minutes, to say the least.
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5:00 AM on 12.08.2009
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It seems harder to win on Crystite alone (original Mule, Crystite was the End-Game in most matches), and monopolizing doesn't seem to earn you any advantage on the market (supply & demand seems a bit weird).
It's a good remake, but I'd say 85% of the original made it in. Room for improvement for sure and really great start. But nothing beats booting up an emulator and playing the original.
This needs to come to consoles ala digital distribution asap.
The learning curve on this game is bad because it's not really obvious what you're supposed to do and what the point of the game is at first. I think PlanetMule has some guides.
@EWA
I think it was called a Wampus. Wampa is a similar beast from Star Wars.... maybe cousins?