Tag Archives: space combat

Children of a Dead Earth

Posted on October 29, 2016 by John Gillespie

Please check out Children of a Dead Earth and support them if you can, this is a very scientifically accurate space combat simulation. I have enjoyed it so far. Their blog explores the science behind the game. It is available … Continue reading →

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Video Update & Initial Game Point-of-View

Posted on September 2, 2014 by John Gillespie

I updated the About page to better reflect my goals for the reboot. I also posted a tech demo video of what the initial start of TorchShips will look like. The POV (point of view) is your own spacesuit equipped … 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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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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