HPS new games

[n01487477]

I know this is a thread from the past (and not even a matrix game)... so my apologies to Matrix ...

Anyone know where I can find someone for some online action ? Tried looking at the Wargamer forum, but doesn't seem to be a place to ask.

[junk2drive]

the blitz wargame club

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[Prince of Eckmühl]

ORIGINAL: n01487477

Anyone know where I can find someone for some online action ? Tried looking at the Wargamer forum, but doesn't seem to be a place to ask.

There's also this:

http://navalcampaigns.org/newbds/index. ... on=profile

[n01487477]

ORIGINAL: junk2drive

the blitz wargame club

Forums

ORIGINAL: Prince of Eckmühl

ORIGINAL: n01487477

Anyone know where I can find someone for some online action ? Tried looking at the Wargamer forum, but doesn't seem to be a place to ask.

There's also this:

http://navalcampaigns.org/newbds/index. ... on=profile

Thanks to both of you - will check them both out.

[junk2drive]

gamesquad forums have sub sections for some of them. They no longer have ladders but you could probe for opponents.

http://forums.gamesquad.com/forum.php

[n01487477]

Problem is that the game keeps crashing when a torpedo hits a CV. I got some new sound files from the dev's, fixes some scenario's but not all.

I'm really enjoying the game, as I enjoy CV action, but until I can be sure that it won't crash mid-game - I'll play solo.

Thanks for all the links and when the dev's get back to me again and all is fixed I'll give net a go.

Thanks

[edit]I still think GG was wrong not to continue developing CF.

[junk2drive]

New release based on POA engine, East Front WWII, hexes and WEGO

http://www.wargamer.com/forums/posts.asp?t=581795

[Prince of Eckmühl]

ORIGINAL: n01487477

Problem is that the game keeps crashing when a torpedo hits a CV. I got some new sound files from the dev's, fixes some scenario's but not all.

At the risk of sounding a bit schizophrenic, let me echo your concerns about the issue that you mention. I contacted the developer, many, many months ago regarding the failure and got the same response, "replace the file with this one and that ought to help." It helps, but its not what I'd regard a definitive fix. Bah![8|]

[Perturabo]

A WWII game on PoA engine set during the most interesting time on the Eastern Front? Does it still have the friendly fog of war and flow of information thing that I've read that PoA2 had?

[Alan Sharif]

I have just pre ordered Tigers Unleashed from HPS. It looks and sounds fantastic. Not out till December. Heres hoping I am not disappointed. Somehow I do not think I will be.

[Prince of Eckmühl]

screens:

http://www.theblitz.org/message_boards/ ... ?tid=60353

[Perturabo]

I just read a thread about it on Wargamer and I'm shocked to hear about the state in which PoA2 is even several years after release, which includes frequent crashes to desktop. The HPS page of the game doesn't mention it anywhere. It's an unethical business practice. An unfinished faulty product should be clearly marked as such.

[redcoat]

HPS are also releasing another game in their Ancient Warfare series: Roman Civil Wars. Linkie.

I have the Punic Wars game from the same series. It's good, but it takes forever to play a large scenario. Which is one of the reasons I play Field of Glory a lot more often.

[wodin]

ORIGINAL: Perturabo

I just read a thread about it on Wargamer and I'm shocked to hear about the state in which PoA2 is even several years after release, which includes frequent crashes to desktop. The HPS page of the game doesn't mention it anywhere. It's an unethical business practice. An unfinished faulty product should be clearly marked as such.

You will also find over at Gamesuqad that many over there with the latest patch don't have the issues that arise in the Wargamer thread...

I had POA2 a couple of years ago and never encountered constant crashing...

So check some more forums before making any rash judgements...I have every confidnce in Tigers as I've played poA2...the only concern maybe theAI...but being I'm usless at wargames and like winning it's not a problem really for me.

[Perturabo]

ORIGINAL: wodin

ORIGINAL: Perturabo

I just read a thread about it on Wargamer and I'm shocked to hear about the state in which PoA2 is even several years after release, which includes frequent crashes to desktop. The HPS page of the game doesn't mention it anywhere. It's an unethical business practice. An unfinished faulty product should be clearly marked as such.

You will also find over at Gamesuqad that many over there with the latest patch don't have the issues that arise in the Wargamer thread...

I had POA2 a couple of years ago and never encountered constant crashing...

So, it's related to some specific hardware/software configurations?

ORIGINAL: wodin

So check some more forums before making any rash judgements...I have every confidnce in Tigers as I've played poA2...the only concern maybe theAI...but being I'm usless at wargames and like winning it's not a problem really for me.

What is the AI in PoA 2 like? Anyway, I'd love to play something set in WWII with realistic C3, including a friendly fog of war.

[Phatguy]

Tigers Unleashed needs better graphics......I really dont need state of the art for a wargame but something akin to the late 80s-early 90's in not acceptable in the 21st century.......Especially for what they are charging for it......

[Perturabo]

It would mean hiring someone to do the graphics which would raise the price even more. Also, what does the artistic value of graphics have to do with time?

[jomni]

I reported the crashes in Wargamer and I am using the latest patch.  Someone suggested that it is because of the scenario that I created or the map that I used. The very few scenarios that comes with the game are more stable.  But if the game is supposed to be a sadbox game all the parts should work well together no matter what the setting is.  
 
Anyway, hopefully they do things right with Tigers Unleashed. 

[Prince of Eckmühl]

ORIGINAL: apathetic lurker

Tigers Unleashed needs better graphics......I really dont need state of the art for a wargame but something akin to the late 80s-early 90's in not acceptable in the 21st century.......Especially for what they are charging for it......

I can live with "primitive" so long as the interface is easy to interpret and use. In particular, I hope that the developer ditches its (once) trademark "3-D views."

Question:

Did HPS lose the poxy 3-D view in its First Blitzkrieg game? If so, I just may storm over there and buy a copy!

[Phatguy]

Meh....I need better then primitive graphics..... There are indie developers, even more indie, mom and pop and poorer than HPS who have tossed out games with better graphics. HPS has been around for a long time. Im sure they could have scrounged up some spare change from between the cushions and found a artist....