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Here is a cool looking indie project I came across surfing the web and i really like this concept. I added this to the game list and will keep an eye on this one because it reminds me of that rogue-like game propector. Here is a quick blurb from the game website:
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FTL is a spaceship simulation with rogue-like elements.You manage the Kestrel and its crew as you explore the galaxy. Strategic, real-time combat involves managing power between essential systems and choosing which enemy systems to target. Meanwhile, you control your crew to keep the ship functioning and fight off intruders. The combat is difficult but, being a “roguelike-like” game, frequent permadeath is at the core of the experience.
Website: http://www.ftlgame.com/[vimeo]30615601[/vimeo]

That looks really good, shades of Traveller in there.

I really like the art style and their approach on tackling the game play.

It also reminds me of a board game called “Awful Green Thing From Outer Space”Any one else ever play it pretty good two player game.

Bit more about FTL on PC Gamer site.http://www.pcgamer.com/preview/ftl-a-game-about-managing-a-spaceship-in-an-infinite-galaxy/Looks like they are going for a release in the middle of 2012.

I like that hands on description of the game. FTL will be a great game if they put you in random situations and you have to use your wits to make it through the challenge without getting destroyed.Nice narrative on the on-going gameplay...
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Shit. The life support system is what generates oxygen on your ship, and all the air is now slowly draining from every room. It also means that the oxygen was never fully replenished inside the engine room after I closed the doors. Going inside the engine room still means almost certain death.I sent all three of my crewmembers in to the room anyway. Another solar flare would destroy the entire ship for sure, so there was no time to fix the life support and wait for the oxygen to replenish. We had nothing to lose.Jack, Gracie, and pilot Kirby went inside and began to repair the engine. All of their health bars were ticking down from asphyxiation.

I like the look of this game, shame it’s going to be digital only game.

There a demo of the game out, but it can only be got through onlive They also have a Kickstarter page with a amazing result has also been having a look at it.http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/02/28/beaming-ftl-is-the-star-trek-game-ive-always-wanted/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RockPaperShotgun+%28Rock%2C+Paper%2C+Shotgun%29IT'S LOOKING GOOD

WOW it is coming along nicely and they made almost 4x the goal they were looking for on kickstarter, good for them.

Nice beta video here... They have also well exceeded there kickstarter:

Thought I would give this game a little bump. I was on their site and they posted this news quite recently....
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"Hello all.Our apologies for not updating the site recently. After the Kickstarter ended, we started a pretty serious crunch-mode to prepare for our upcoming closed beta. The workload is easing up as we move into testing so we’ll try to provide you with more frequent updates.FTL is really coming together at this point. A lot has been improved since the old demo and there are more changes than we could easily list. So for now here are some of the highlights:The core game structure is functional with branching paths; varying types of sectors; unique alien specific sectors; and the final sector including (the incredibly hard) boss.There are currently 5 playable ships with more on the way. They each have their own layout, load-out, crew arrangement and require unique strategies.The “hangar bay” allows you view your unlocked ships as well as name your ship and crew for the current mission.Six alien races including ships and crew that have unique traits.A dynamic music system that provides seamless transitions between ambient and subtle tracks for exploration and more intense and energetic tracks for battle.Tons of new events; lots of new weapons, drones and equipment; improved UI; and many more improvements!We will post some more screenshots and other changes in the coming days."
Looks like they have been busy! <img src="'[url]http://spacesimcentral.com/forum/public/style_emoticons//icon_e_smile.gif[/url] class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

FTL looks like it's going for a September release.
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August is upon us and we’re getting closer and closer to the release. We’re finishing up development and in talks with our intended distributors: we’re looking at a early to mid September launch of FTL! The exact date is still up in the air but we’ll let you know once we have one.
[url]http://www.ftlgame.com/?page_id=106[/url]

That is sooner than what I expected, nice news for a Sunday.

Looks like the game will be out in a weeks or so.[url]http://www.ftlgame.com/?p=378[/url]
Quote: T-Minus 6 Days Until Launch!The release of FTL is only a few days away and we wanted to clarify the ways in which you can purchase it:
Steam! It will cost $9.99 USD and will get you both Windows and Mac versions.It will have the standard Steam conversions of £6.99 / €9.99 / 249 rubles / $7.99 in CIS territories.



GOG.com! It will cost $9.99 USD for every region and will get you a Windows DRM-free build (need to triple check the region issue).You will also receive a few bonus items – 5 songs from the soundtrack, a mini-artbook, some wallpapers & avatars, and maybe more (if i have time).



Our Website!! It will cost $9.99 USD for every region and will get you DRM-free builds for Windows, Mac and Linux.You will also receive a Steam key.

Also, for the first week there will be a 10% discount on all services! Yay!And while you’re here, Ben Prunty has started preorders for the FTL OST over at his bandcamp site. Go have a listen!

Good for them! I wish someone would make a game like Propspector Rouge-Like but just a little more user friendly. So much potential in that game there is.

GAIZ! This is coming out tomarrow! 7am EST!! On GOG.comThe Steam version comes out a little bit later.

It's only 149 meg download, I am off to sign to GOG <img src="'[url]http://spacesimcentral.com/forum/public/style_emoticons//dance3.gif[/url] class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Game is amazing.In the last five minutes I have saved a ship from pirates, outrun a rebel armada, and helped a station of scientists fight off a plague.Now if you will excuse me, it seems one of my crew is infected. Going to have to hide in the cockpit and vent the whole ship.GET THIS GAME.

Second that <img src="'[url]http://spacesimcentral.com/forum/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gif[/url] class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':biggrin:' />The crew of the Darkstar have die many times <img src="'[url]http://spacesimcentral.com/forum/public/style_emoticons//icon_lol.gif[/url] class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' />The only thing I have found so far that Iam not too keen on is having the rebel fleet chasing you, although it keeps you moving forward but it would have been nice to have an option to turn it off.

one word:awesomenuff said