I just purchased Panzer Corps and I am enjoying it very much. What turned me towards the game was it’s close resemblance to Panzer General 2 which is the PC strategy game that I have played the most (more than any other game). In the past I played PG2 continuously. When a PG2 editor was released by a fan (named Carlos from Spain as the editor was originally in Spanish) it allowed me to change various elements of the game increasing further playability.
Then I got into the PG2 mods (the best was from a fan named Adler – I think) which introduced new units and abilities. This caused me to play PG2 even longer and I finally stopped playing PG2 two years ago having played it since its 1997 release date. That’s 12 years of game play.
Now I am hooked into Panzer Corps –and the developers really did a great job of this game I must say. The numerous positive reviews are well earned. I recently heard a 1 hour podcast where three experienced gamers discussed Panzer Corps and they enjoyed it as well.
My question or point of discussion is this; given the similarity between PG2 and Panzer Corps and the ongoing comparison between the two, I have the following questions,
1. Were the developers of Panzer Corps old or previous members of the PG2 community?
2. Were any of the PG2 mod makers influential in creating Panzer Corps
3. Any feedback from the PG2 community on Panzer Corps (the PG2 community is still active and mods for PG2 are still out there for download)either after or prior to PCorps release.
In essence what are the links, if any between the PG2 modding community (fan base) and the development of Panzer Corps?
Thanks
Halder252
