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Ok most games I like to play on the computer are multiplayer online games
like the game RuneScape, but that doesn't mean I
don't have a few PC games I like to play. The games that come to mind are
StarCraft, and Roller Coaster Tycoon.
StarCraft
![](starcraft.jpg)
StarCraft is a game about three species that are all different in
appearance, behavior, and history who are intent on killing each other. You play
as either the Zerg, Protoss, or the Terrans. You can play through
campaigns with each species and each campaigns have 10 missions to complete. You
select your units and command them to build structures (which can be used to
built combat troops or vehicles) with resources that are gathered or attack opponents.
There is also an expansion set on the StarCraft game.
Terrans
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The Terran's primary building is the command center, where SCVs are
produced. SCVs are used to build other buildings such as supply depots or
barracks. Supply depots are needed to supply your army with what they need. You
cannot build troops or buildings without supply depots. Barracks are used to
make troops for your army. Some buildings can be added on to to make more
advanced troops or devastating combat vehicles.
Zerg
![](zerg.gif)
The Zerg are a very simple yet devastating race. Their primary building is the
hatchery, and every unit is produced from the hatchery. You can produce more
hatcheries to build more rapidly. The Zerg larvae can either morph into either
drones, which morph into buildings, or Zerglings, which can grow into stronger
creatures when you upgrade your hatchery. To create other units your drone must
morph into a building, for example the hydralisk dens, where Hydralisks can be
created.
Protoss
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The Protoss are the most advanced and powerful of the three races, however the
Protoss require more resources to create units. Their primary building is the
Nexus, where Probes are produced. Probes can then morph buildings, and
then those buildings can create combat units. The Probes, unlike Zerg Drones
(which becomes the building) can warp a building, and then quickly move on to
morph another building. This can result in the building of a base very fast, and
the production of many units quickly. The Protoss race is my personal favorite.
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StarCraft can also be played online with thousands of others who play the game
on Battle.net. Battle.net is free to use and play online with StarCraft or other
Blizzard games when you buy the game if you have internet access. Playing online
with StarCraft is a very cool feature.
Roller Coaster Tycoon
![](tycoon.jpg)
Roller Coaster Tycoon is a theme park game where you build coasters and rides,
set prices for your park and merchandise there, and generally manage your theme
park. You construct your rides with money you make from visitors. The price must
be right or visitors wont come. You can also send out advertising campaigns and
coupon deals for your park to attract more visitors. Your mission is to be a
very high rated theme park by the end of a certain amount of time. Sometimes
there may be a problem with people trashing your park, so you may need to hire
some security guards or janitors to fix the place up. Also what if your ride
breaks down? This can happen quite often. So what do you do? Hire a mechanic to
fix things up. All in all a great game. There is also a 2nd Edition and an
expansion edition.
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