Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???

[geozero]

This is got to be one of the all time greatest PC games. It has so much replayability and for those who longed for a Squad Leader this is it!!!!

But will there ever be another design from the ground up??? I worked on a beta several years ago that had a lot of promise but was suddenly shut down. Shame. That game would have kicked a$$.

Anyway, this is one game that will stay on my hard drive forever!!!!

[TheDesertRat]

ORIGINAL: geozero

This is got to be one of the all time greatest PC games. It has so much replayability and for those who longed for a Squad Leader this is it!!!!

But will there ever be another design from the ground up??? I worked on a beta several years ago that had a lot of promise but was suddenly shut down. Shame. That game would have kicked a$$.

Anyway, this is one game that will stay on my hard drive forever!!!!

Possibly the bit in red may give you a big hint.

[KG Erwin]

There was some ugly stuff that happened a couple of years ago. After the dust settled, we now have a great player-designed mod (ENH 2009) which is pretty much the best we can hope for. Official version 8.403 of the game engine is the final one.

[Lazareth]

No use in reinventing the wheel, when this one rolls just fine.  It would be nice to DirectX the game and put up some outstanding graphical changes, but don't think I would like any other changes to the engine at all.

[geozero]

Yeah, but will there ever be a NEW SP type game.  Someone should really consider this. 

[DoubleDeuce]

Don't think it'll happen. I doubt there is enough customer base to make it financially feasible. It would likely need to be an Indie Game Co or individual programmer with a desire to go it alone with minial RoI.

[Kuokkanen]

WinSPWW2
WinSPMBT

[Alby]

ORIGINAL: Matti Kuokkanen

WinSPWW2
WinSPMBT

They paying you to promote here at matrix or what?
[&:]
Think they would like somoene going over there and putting up links to SPWAW at Shrapnel games?
[8|]

[geozero]

Matti,  thanks for the link. 
 
 

[Lazareth]

hmm,  I feel like I'd be cheating if I went near those links.  Think I'll stick to what's working just fine.  Matrix and SPWAW Depot FTW! 

"Up the Artillery!"

[Alby]

Just poking fun really, but I do serioulsy doubt they would appreciate what I mentioned above.
[;)]

[Lazareth]

But the versions on that website won't support what the guys at the Depot have done, right?  Meaning, their scenarios and academy, their Enhanced versions, stuff like that?

[junk2drive]

Laz
The WinSp's are based on the DOS SPWW2 and SPMBT which were mods of Steel Panthers 2, squad level, modern.
 
SPWAW is a mod based on Steel Panthers 3, platoon level, modern.
 
All 3 are free download, for basic version. All 3 are fine games. The WinSP's are different than SPWAW and play differently. I enjoy them all and avoid comparing them.

[geozero]

ORIGINAL: junk2drive

Laz
The WinSp's are based on the DOS SPWW2 and SPMBT which were mods of Steel Panthers 2, squad level, modern.

SPWAW is a mod based on Steel Panthers 3, platoon level, modern.

All 3 are free download, for basic version. All 3 are fine games. The WinSP's are different than SPWAW and play differently. I enjoy them all and avoid comparing them.

What he said...[:D]

[Lazareth]

lolz

[Kuokkanen]

ORIGINAL: junk2drive

avoid comparing them.

Gotta tell you this: scenarios of the first two SP games (at least the first) can be converted to work with WinSP*. For SPWAW only maps are convertible. Useful tidbit if you happen to have paid scenario disks around [;)]

[tracer]

ORIGINAL: geozero
I worked on a beta several years ago that had a lot of promise but was suddenly shut down. Shame. That game would have kicked a$$.

I worked on the team that resurrected that project in '07, and got as far as releasing an alpha.
But that attempt also lost steam; perhaps third time's a charm? [;)]

[Wyke]

As much as I would love to see a 'son of SP' game I think the above post have hit the nail on the head that there probably is not a market for it. Mainstream developers are looking for cash cows and not dedicated games for a 'small' part of the gaming community.
 
Who know's perhaps a small crew of enthusiast will set to and make it, but I don't think we will be wanting to hold our breaths while waiting. More the shame

[Krec]

please please[&o][&o][&o][&o]

[Kuokkanen]

If there ever be heavier update, or even sequel, make sure it is possible to save survivors of given force of given scenario to a file, and use that force with all their experience and stuff in another scenario. Would be neat for ACL [;)]