First off- A word to newbies. The pdf linked here- http://www.pixsoriginadventures.co.uk/originbooks/PrivateerPlaytestersGuide.pdf will help you on your way in the Gemini sector. (Hint- go to the bar at New Detroit and talk to Ernesto Sandoval) I grew up with the Wing Commander series. I mean, these games were such an amazing time sink, I spent a very large fraction of my youth piloting ships in confed stirpes, toasting kitties and watching the war unfold. But Privateer, well this game just takes the cake. *If only it had the expansion :(* But even still, I can't sing privateer's praises enough. It was the genisis for Freelancer, which is reccomendation enough, but the value for money is incredible. Here's what you can be- Bounty Huner, Pirate, Merchant., Kilrathi sympathiser, local militia, or just shoot everything. And the plot of the game (while hard to find) is interesting and challenging enough even after all these years.. I had fun replaying it over about 25 hours from start to finish, I'm sure you will too. Oh and the game runs smooth as anything.
