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[Flop]

Yes! I finally beat it. Take that Amerikanski, the commies beat you to the moon.

Whenever I play against myself, Russia always seems to win. And I've only beaten the computer once (I was USA). I did a direct ascent lunar landing, and landed in Spring 1970. I felt pretty good about that. It's a bit nerve racking, however, to be researching and not bothering with docking and LM tests, while you hear of Russia succeeding at these missions. However, I was lucky enough to be watching Russia's rating and see that a lot of their missions were failing. I guess the computer isn't always a winner!

I played this game many times but never used 'direct ascend' method - because it costs to much. With Reds I managed to land on the moon on autumn 1967 using Soyuz and 2 men LM at earliest, with Americans on spring 1968 at earliest. Still without "save&load" method it is very difficult game - and the best is when you play with human opponent.

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[eddie9139]

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I think this is a great game, but really hard!

Maybe helpfull for all of you I have found 2 strategy guides giving more insight.

Strategy 1

and

Strategy 2

[mm_pie]

I've just made it 4 the reds. Why bother with Soyuz, all it does is fail all of the time. Voskhod rules!!!
N-1 rocket rules!!!
Direct ascent is far more likely to suceed, than the historical one. I was in loads of trouble with the kremlin until about the last 6 seasons, when i started using manned missions more. Finally made it in Spring 69!!! Yay! Go Titov. He's rubbish at start, but train him well and you've got a great one. The american kit is worse than the Soviet kit anyway and i would never be america as i hate george bush. The end.

[mm_pie]

Originally posted by win98@May 22 2005, 08:33 AM
should i play as usa or russia

russia all of the way. You get cheaper and more reliable parts. I also just tend to find that the odds are better that way. But don't use soyuz whatever you do. I have good results with Kvartet and Voskhod. :w00t:

Anybody know of a game like this but without the competition? I don't care about beating someone, I just like completing each mission type. k:

hi,

got a problem with saving: the saved game disappears completely!
so i have to start all over again and again...
has anyone a hint for me?