Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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$$.
Anyway, this is one game that will stay on my hard drive forever!!!!
But will there ever be another design from the ground up??? I worked on a beta several years ago that had a lot of promise but was suddenly shut down. Shame. That game would have kicked a$$.
Anyway, this is one game that will stay on my hard drive forever!!!!
JUST SAY NO... To Hideous Graphics.
- TheDesertRat
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RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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.
Good Bye!!!
RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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.

RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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.
RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
Yeah, but will there ever be a NEW SP type game. Someone should really consider this.
JUST SAY NO... To Hideous Graphics.
- DoubleDeuce
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RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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.
RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
You know what they say, don't you? About how us MechWarriors are the modern knights, how warfare has become civilized now that we have to abide by conventions and rules of war. Don't believe it.
MekWars
MekWars
RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
They paying you to promote here at matrix or what?
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Think they would like somoene going over there and putting up links to SPWAW at Shrapnel games?
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RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
Matti, thanks for the link.
JUST SAY NO... To Hideous Graphics.
RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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!
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RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
Just poking fun really, but I do serioulsy doubt they would appreciate what I mentioned above.
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RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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?
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RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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.
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.
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RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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]
JUST SAY NO... To Hideous Graphics.
RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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 [;)]ORIGINAL: junk2drive
avoid comparing them.
You know what they say, don't you? About how us MechWarriors are the modern knights, how warfare has become civilized now that we have to abide by conventions and rules of war. Don't believe it.
MekWars
MekWars
RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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? [;)]
RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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
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
RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
please please[&o][&o][&o][&o]
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RE: Will There Ever Be Another SP Game???
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 [;)]
You know what they say, don't you? About how us MechWarriors are the modern knights, how warfare has become civilized now that we have to abide by conventions and rules of war. Don't believe it.
MekWars
MekWars