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Xcom is the inspiration for the gameplay system we have set up. It could easily be modded with a bit of sci-fi art t do that

That what I thought [:)]

It really does emphasise the modding capabilities.

I would want a modern conflict mod. NATO vs. Warsaw, Arabs vs. Israel (we have a desert map already).
But I can't do the modding since I don't have a 3D program.

It looks to me like Battlefield Academy is an arcade game. The screen shots make it look like there are only tank knife-fights. Didn't SP show that tanks do better as stand-off weapon platforms? The screen shots of BA remind me of real-time games I have played. Maybe there should be health markers on the tanks? I understand from previous posts that infantry has no anti-tank capability. Leaves me scratching my head. I am no grognard. I loved Panzer General but I am scratching my head over this one.
 

The game is not even close to RTS.  If it was, I would have never played it.  The last RTS I had the unfortunate pleasure of playing was CoH and I threw the damn thing out my window.

Infantry can still take out tanks if they have Satchel charges.  Other units may have grenades, dynamite, etc. 

RTS? hehe heck no. This is as turn based as turn based gets.

Tanks ARE best as stand off weapons, and you learn this the second you forget it and thing infantry can't get you.

Oh they can get you alright. I lost my armour early one game, and my infantry looked kinda naked to that enemy armour. But they got too close, and I snuck up real nice like and presto no armour.

There is a move mode called 'hunt', it makes a difference. Moving full speed with anything is done at your own risk.

As for anti tank, played plenty of game with zooks. Hey, in the real thing, you didn't have anti tank assets dripping off every last private eh. You get as much as you get. Don't waste them. Half track or tank, hmm which to attack.

Hi guys,

Glad to see you are enjoying this - I regret that I was away during the release as I've been very excited about this one for months. I think it's the best introductory wargame to come out in a long time but it's not just beer and pretzels. It has enough tactical gameplay and content for veteran wargamers too. The multiplayer system is a major bonus - I think anyone who likes wargaming will really get their money's worth out of Battlefield Academy.

Regards,

- Erik