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Netrek

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Author: Kevin Smith, Scott Silvey, and many others

Category: Arcade

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A 16-player 2D graphical real-time battle simulation with a Star Trek theme

Netrek is the probably the first video game which can accurately be described as a "sport." It has more in common with basketball than with arcade games or Quake. Its vast and expanding array of tactics and strategies allows for many different play styles; the best players are the ones who think fastest, not necessarily the ones who twitch most effectively. It can be enjoyed as a twitch game, since the dogfighting system is extremely robust, but the things that really set Netrek apart from other video games are the team and strategic aspects. Team play is dynamic and varied, with roles constantly changing as the game state changes. Strategic play is explored in organized league games; after 6+ years of league play, strategies are still being invented and refined.

(Short and long descriptions are both quoted from the Netrek FAQ.)

There are lot of clients available, look at the homepage.

License: free

Sound:	Play in X:	Play in Console:	Multiplayer:	Network Play:	3D Acceleration:	Source Available:
no	yes	no	yes	yes	no	yes

If you try this software, don't forget to come back to this page and rate it!

Submitted by jbellis on 1998-11-10.

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Netrek posted by Anonymous @ 83.30.151.144 on Jan 15 2007 12:00 PM

dead

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Re: Netrek posted by nath @ 88.72.206.250 on Jan 15 2007 12:12 PM

Hmm, looks alive to me from the homepage.

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Netrek posted by Eck @ 24.64.100.50 on Mar 23 2003 3:15 AM

It's really too bad there aren't more active Netrek leagues and variants, these days! With the fast connectivity a lot of us have, the games could get truly insane...

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netrek posted by Anonymous @ 24.29.124.48 on Dec 22 2002 12:16 AM

it's not the graphics..its' the ability to play as a team.. and how quickly fortunes can change as players join and leave....

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Netrek posted by LinuxGamer @ 207.205.183.112 on Dec 21 1999 12:58 AM

Internet + Star Trek = Woohoo! :-) Netrek is pretty fun, although over my lousy modem connection it can be a bit of a challenge. It's well worth the effort to learn how to play, though.

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Netrek posted by Anonymous @ 132.241.7.26 on Aug 23 1999 8:49 PM

A little comment on the modernization thing (someone posted about the program being dated): Work continues on the clients... the TedTurner 256-color Paradise one, specifically (which I compile authorizing clients of for a few platforms), is in active development. (Paradise is a neat Netrek derivative with more ships, more features, more Generally Neat Stuff... if bored with plain old Netrek, you should try it!)

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Netrek posted by Iter @ 130.102.2.60 on Jul 2 1999 9:18 AM

I doubt there is another multiplayer game with better game play. Until you try netrek you don't know what a really great network game is. As the FAQ says, this is more a sport then a game.

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Netrek posted by SalsaDoom @ 24.65.204.178 on Jun 18 1999 8:10 PM

I used to love netrek, but now I must the 5 fps and ugly grapihcs and interface as sapped its joy from me. If someone made a updated version, with say, modernness, I would be addicted very quickly.

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Netrek posted by Narbo @ on Dec 3 1998 6:25 PM

Be sure to read as much documentation before playing (FAQ etc). Netrek is a game notorious for having players be nasty to "clueless" players. Welcome to the addiction. :)

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Netrek posted by jbellis @ on Nov 10 1998 12:00 AM

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	Netrek posted by Eck @ 24.64.100.50 on Mar 23 2003 3:15 AM
It's really too bad there aren't more active Netrek leagues and variants, these days! With the fast connectivity a lot of us have, the games could get truly insane...

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	netrek posted by Anonymous @ 24.29.124.48 on Dec 22 2002 12:16 AM
it's not the graphics..its' the ability to play as a team.. and how quickly fortunes can change as players join and leave....

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	Netrek posted by LinuxGamer @ 207.205.183.112 on Dec 21 1999 12:58 AM
Internet + Star Trek = Woohoo! :-) Netrek is pretty fun, although over my lousy modem connection it can be a bit of a challenge. It's well worth the effort to learn how to play, though.

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	Netrek posted by Anonymous @ 132.241.7.26 on Aug 23 1999 8:49 PM
A little comment on the modernization thing (someone posted about the program being dated): Work continues on the clients... the TedTurner 256-color Paradise one, specifically (which I compile authorizing clients of for a few platforms), is in active development. (Paradise is a neat Netrek derivative with more ships, more features, more Generally Neat Stuff... if bored with plain old Netrek, you should try it!)

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	Netrek posted by Iter @ 130.102.2.60 on Jul 2 1999 9:18 AM
I doubt there is another multiplayer game with better game play. Until you try netrek you don't know what a really great network game is. As the FAQ says, this is more a sport then a game.

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	Netrek posted by SalsaDoom @ 24.65.204.178 on Jun 18 1999 8:10 PM
I used to love netrek, but now I must the 5 fps and ugly grapihcs and interface as sapped its joy from me. If someone made a updated version, with say, modernness, I would be addicted very quickly.

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	Netrek posted by Narbo @ on Dec 3 1998 6:25 PM
Be sure to read as much documentation before playing (FAQ etc). Netrek is a game notorious for having players be nasty to "clueless" players. Welcome to the addiction. :)

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