Albion Prelude or TC?

SLUGGO · Post by **SLUGGO** » Sat, 19. Oct 13, 23:54

I am wondering which one to play. Does Albion Prelude have all the missions of TC? If you can play only one due to time, which would be better? Thanks!

Sujic · Post by **Sujic** » Sun, 20. Oct 13, 00:41

TC plots are only in TC, AP plots are only in AP.

Haven't played TC, but I would play AP, since it is the latest installment, and thus has (probably) the most features. Also you can meet the Skunk (which is then still called Pride of Albion) in one of the missions.

Sabrina Bergin · Post by **Sabrina Bergin** » Sun, 20. Oct 13, 01:45

Sujic:

Whifh mission was that I missed it.

Sujic · Post by **Sujic** » Sun, 20. Oct 13, 01:56

It's during the main Plot (Argon, don't know if you can see it as a Terran). The Plutarch informant pilots it.

Wolvan · Post by **Wolvan** » Sun, 20. Oct 13, 02:37

You will not see it in a terran start, you follow a different 'main' quest line, Loose Ends.

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Things you will miss out on playing TC:

Aamon Prototype
http://roguey.co.uk/x3ap/ships/ship-328/

Acinonyx Prototype
http://roguey.co.uk/x3ap/ships/ship-351/

Terran HQ

Your own HQ in the style of one of the NPC corps

A few new ship types like the TS+, TP+, M2+, and M7C

Things you will miss out on playing AP:

A couple of plot lines that will include some story and lore.

The Kha'ak, a cool alien race that likes to nuke your assets at inconvenient times.

That's about it.

I'd go with AP and just read some walkthroughs for the TC missions to get an idea what happened.

Masochisto · Post by **Masochisto** » Sun, 20. Oct 13, 04:02

I prefer the combat balance in AP. The biggest reason people recommend TC over AP is that AP has some features that can be frustrating for a new player like the war sectors and rapid response fleets.

SakuyaFM · Post by **SakuyaFM** » Sun, 20. Oct 13, 06:21

Masochisto wrote:I prefer the combat balance in AP. The biggest reason people recommend TC over AP is that AP has some features that can be frustrating for a new player like the war sectors and rapid response fleets.

Not knowing your assets get blown to bits in war sectors regardless of reputation until you lose a few freighters is a bit frustrating.

TBH I definitely would pick AP over TC only because of the balance issues resolved, the biggest being improved hull strength. I have to admit, though, I miss chewing through enemies in my Venti loaded with MDs.

insolent1 · Post by **insolent1** » Sun, 20. Oct 13, 14:28

I would play TC first as the plots are very good but the main reason is that its hard to play TC after AP.
You will also appreciate all the improvements in AP and the hub in AP does not feel the same.

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Albion Prelude or TC?

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