SSG to split

gus · Post by **gus** » Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:27 am

Saw this posted on the SSG web site (www.ssg.com.au) over the weekend and was wondering if anyone had any insight into the impact this will have (or not) on KP?

Also, does anyone have any idea when KP is scheduled for release? are we looking at April or May now?

Thanks

Gus

Fred98 · Post by **Fred98** » Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:37 am

It might be that the wargamers have split from the fantasy gamers

The SSG website continues to say that game will be released in the second half of 2002

Spaceman · Post by **Spaceman** » Tue Mar 11, 2003 8:03 pm

SOunds a reasonable split. Infinite take the Warlords series (so that the graphics don't plug up the TAO2 directory ?

, and SSG concentrate on good historical strategy.

Just hope they can concentrate and get KP done, without Warlords IV in the way!

He'res hoping it comes before second half 2003

Space§man

Peter Fisla · Post by **Peter Fisla** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 9:50 pm

I have a free hand from SSG and Roger Keating to represent them in public and to talk about their projects. I can tell you that the split of SSG will have no impact on release of KP. If KP will be success with wargamers further projects are planned down the road

Peter

PS: I just got a new build of KP yesterday, Roger is currently focusing on AI module.

gus · Post by **gus** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 9:57 pm

Originally posted by Peter Fisla
... I can tell you that the split of SSG will have no impact on release of KP. If KP will be success with wargamers further projects are planned down the road

Peter

PS: I just got a new build of KP yesterday, Roger is currently focusing on AI module.

Great news Peter! I was getting a bit anxious due to the SSG split news and the relative inactivity of this forum. Good to know that things are moving along.

BTW, any word on a release date?

Cheers

Gus

Wallenstein · Post by **Wallenstein** » Fri Mar 21, 2003 10:41 pm

Ah, a sign of life of KP again;)
Speaking of the release date...I´d like to get the game as a birthday gift for myself...that would be in October...can I write it on my wishlist?

Peter Fisla · Post by **Peter Fisla** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 11:11 pm

Originally posted by Wallenstein
...can I write it on my wishlist?

I believe YES

Fred98 · Post by **Fred98** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 8:38 am

Does this mean we have to wait till October 2003?

The Matrix - SSG announcement was made in Oct 2001 and I understand SSG was working on KP for 6 months or more before that.

Peter Fisla · Post by **Peter Fisla** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 7:59 pm

Originally posted by Joe 98
Does this mean we have to wait till October 2003?

No, I believe more likely late spring or early summer.

Originally posted by Joe 98
The Matrix - SSG announcement was made in Oct 2001 and I understand SSG was working on KP for 6 months or more before that.

The old KP was more similar to original TAO, one scenario (Korsun Pocket) no editor , AI similar to TAO, I have the code. The new KP that you will get is a complete rewrite, new advanced engine, including advanced AI, powerful scenario editor and more.

Peter

U2 · Post by U2 » Wed Mar 26, 2003 12:27 am

Originally posted by Peter Fisla
No, I believe more likely late spring or early summer.

The old KP was more similar to original TAO, one scenario (Korsun Pocket) no editor , AI similar to TAO, I have the code. The new KP that you will get is a complete rewrite, new advanced engine, including advanced AI, powerful scenario editor and more.

Peter

Peter

Are you willing to answer a question about the editor?

If so will the editor allow me to create battles for the east AND west front? Desert hexes too?

Cheers
Dan

Peter Fisla · Post by **Peter Fisla** » Wed Mar 26, 2003 1:46 am

Originally posted by U2
Peter

Are you willing to answer a question about the editor?

If so will the editor allow me to create battles for the east AND west front? Desert hexes too?

Cheers
Dan

I didn't have much time yet to fully explore the editor but the build of KP that I have has two scenarios: The Ardennes Offensive and Korsun Pocket so you can do East and West scenarios. I have noticed that each scenario has it's own graphics tile set which you can make yourself as this is BMP file format, so making desert tiles set for your scenario is possible. You can make your own maps. You can also modify the crt tables as well as terrain data cost for supply trucks, leg, horse, wheel and tank. You also define AI groups, AI regions - don't know yet what exactly that means.

Peter

doublemandala · Post by **doublemandala** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 4:32 pm

I have noticed that each scenario has it's own graphics tile set which you can make yourself as this is BMP file format, so making desert tiles set for your scenario is possible. You can make your own maps. You can also modify the crt tables as well as terrain data cost for supply trucks, leg, horse, wheel and tank.

I will definitley be buying KP now!
It sounds great!