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Hey guys does the paid version have bigger resolution than 800x600 like the cd enhanced version does of spww2?thanks in advance

ORIGINAL: IckieStickie

Hey guys does the paid version have bigger resolution than 800x600 like the cd enhanced version does of spww2?thanks in advance

No it doesn't. It is exactly the same game as the free version except for the mega campaigns. The resolution is always 800x600 and the game suffers from the same problems as the free version on modern computers.

The mega campaigns also have some issues with the game crashing if Command & Control is turned on. There may also be compatibility issues with the OOB files and the mega campaigns.

Also worth noting here to make things more clear is that the SPWAW Enhanced mod is not to be confused with the SPWW2 Enhanced CD version. Both use a similar naming but SPWAW Enhanced is just the old Matrix Games "Steel Panthers: Wold at War" v.8.403 game from 2004 with user made graphics, sound and OOB changes. There are no updates to the actual game code.

The SPWW2 "Steel Panthers: Wold War 2" (and enhanced cd version) from Sharpnel Games is a completely different game and was last updated in 2016 and continues to be developed.

Aha thanks for making that Clear,as your right i was starting to think they similar!^^....you read my mind

Yes,im more interested in this one.Thinking of getting it on CD(mainly for the better Res)Matrix doesnt sell the second one am i right?shame that,if that's the case.anyways thanks for the info.[&o]

@Dlazov66 May i say "that is one heck of a Siggy you have there!!"

What is the main difference between 8.2 Full version (420mb)- Steel Panthers World At War Full Version 8.2 and SPWAW Enhanced 2016? Is the 2nd the best of the two to play? is there also a good strategy manual around to help you get started?
Thanks

SPWAW Enhanced puts together SPWAW 8.2, newest patches (up to 8.403 if I recall correctly), Enhanced mod, and then some more. All in one, neat installer file. Of the free downloads, it is the best.

ORIGINAL: athineos
... ... is there also a good strategy manual around to help you get started?
Thanks

athineos,

here are some links to get you going. They are a bit dated, but the info is still valid.

Battlefield Survival Guide

Larry Holt's Tactics Guide

Another version of Larry's Guide

Steel Panthers Illustrated Strategy & Tactics Primer


That should keep you busy reading for a while.

cheers


Major Mess


PS: I should really bundle theses up with the SPWaW 2016 D/L ............. hmmmmmm, maybe on the next update.

edit: can't spel gud

Thanks a lot Gentlemen!

FYI:Download links in 1st message don't work[8|]. I tried to d/l and install SPWAW into my laptop but no success here[:(]. Fortunately I found all needed files from other internet sites...

From here:
http://www.matrixgames.com/products/297/downloads/

You can download SPWAW v.8.20 FULL from GamersHell.
And the updates v.8.30 and v.8.40.

The v8.403 update is also available from MatrixGames but it is hidden in the members area.

COMMUNITY
->Members Club (log in)
-->Members Only Downloads
From the list that shows up scroll down to:
Steel Panthers: World at War - Generals Edition
v8.403 Public Beta Update 9 JAN 2006
-Click on [ Downloads ] link.
And download: SteelPanthersWorldAtWarUpdate-v8403-Updated-Beta.zip (1.99 mb)

edit:
For redundancy the unofficial 8.403d patch is now also uploaded here:
forceddownload.asp?file=1;4373023

All game files are easily available at the SPWAW Depot.

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/spwawdepot/

Stock game installation and patches, Enhanced FR, SPWAW 2016, huge scenario and campaign packs, North Africa Mod, American Civil War Mod, tutorial documents and scenarios, etc, etc...

The Depot has changed hosting services, so that's why Goblin's links don't work.