Author Archives: John Gillespie

Kickstarter Project Update

Posted on June 11, 2012 by John Gillespie

Posted an update to the TorchShips kickstarter page – we’re at 20% with 6 days to go – added a reward tier that includes a physical copy of the game & manual – plus committed to a stretch goal – … Continue reading →

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Combat

Posted on May 30, 2012 by John Gillespie

Combat in TorchShips will feel a lot different than the usual space combat simulation.There will be very few ‘turn and burn’ furballs during combat and most engagements will take place at very long ranges. Two factors in the TorchShip universe … Continue reading →

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TorchShips Kickstarter!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by John Gillespie

We just launched our Kickstarter project. Please take a look and if you like what you see please sign up as a backer and tell your friends. Went with a very basic video – but it felt silly to spend … Continue reading →

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Your first ship

Posted on May 18, 2012 by John Gillespie

These are some concept models of your first spacecraft in TorchShips. It is an armed freighter – rebuilt for light combat, scouting, and convoy raiding. Approximately 150 meters long. It is crewed by 5 people. Here is a comparison shot … Continue reading →

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Inspiration and why ‘Real’ Space Combat

Posted on May 8, 2012 by John Gillespie

I’ve played and enjoyed great games in the space combat sim genre – including the Wing Commander Series, TIE Fighter, X-3, and FreeSpace. But deep down I think we all know that these games aren’t really simulations of space combat … Continue reading →

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