Jason?

[kool_kat]

ORIGINAL: Deputy

Well I guess I am in the minority, but I actually ENJOY playing games against the AI and have NEVER played against a human and have no urge or intention to do so. Yes, there are still some weird quirks that have been present since version 1.00 of the AI "burning up" movement points in things like trucks and command cars. It's a bit irritating but not a big deal.

In my experience, many players who post in the Matrix forums (here) tend to play more solitaire (against the AI)... while folks over at the Blitz are heavily into PBeM (like me!).

I know what I stated is a generalization and not true of ALL JTCS players... just a casual observation.

[Deputy]

ORIGINAL: mwest

ORIGINAL: Deputy

Well I guess I am in the minority, but I actually ENJOY playing games against the AI and have NEVER played against a human and have no urge or intention to do so. Yes, there are still some weird quirks that have been present since version 1.00 of the AI "burning up" movement points in things like trucks and command cars. It's a bit irritating but not a big deal.

In my experience, many players who post in the Matrix forums (here) tend to play more solitaire (against the AI)... while folks over at the Blitz are heavily into PBeM (like me!).

I know what I stated is a generalization and not true of ALL JTCS players... just a casual observation.

I didn't take it personally [:)]

[Jason Petho]

ORIGINAL: Deputy

have NEVER played against a human and have no urge or intention to do so.

If you ever happen to have the urge, let me know, I would be happy to show you the ropes.

Jason Petho

[Deputy]

ORIGINAL: Jason Petho

ORIGINAL: Deputy

have NEVER played against a human and have no urge or intention to do so.

If you ever happen to have the urge, let me know, I would be happy to show you the ropes.

Jason Petho

LOL....did I put on my "dead man walking" shirt today and not realize it? [:D]

[marcbarker]

Nice quote...by the way i did not take it personally either. You are right about at the blitz is more PBEM then here. This forum has been quiet for awhile. If I had a wish instead of variable visibility, in a DCG, maintains a start of meeting engagement with attack, defend etc. and giving more turns on startup. The way it places units is a pain but it is OK. It is what it is. A very enjoyable hobby

[Deputy]

I will say it's a bit disappointing that bugs and peculiarities that have been present for a VERY long time are still in the game. I know people like to see new features and all kinds of new options helps to keep the game popular, but putting new features in when bugs that have been in the game since the beginning are STILL there doesn't seem very smart to me. I remember when this forum was VERY active and we really had some heated debates. Not so much now. Only time things get "exciting" now is when someone suggests we turn this game into something it isn't.

Jason deserves a medal for hanging in and responding to posts from all of us [:)]

[marcbarker]

this be true de freind extroidnaire, By the way Ihave taken my scenario sheets to a new level....remember the beta i sent you i guess a few years ago with scenario cards, active oob's to the scenario and troop displacemnt on the maps. well i finally got it activate from with in the pdf. I ain't a roceket scientist but i play one on tv...lol works fairly decent.
 
Marc

[Deputy]

Barker: If your post is directed at me, please forgive my failing memory. I don't remember receiving a beta from you. [:(]

[Jason Petho]

ORIGINAL: Deputy

I will say it's a bit disappointing that bugs and peculiarities that have been present for a VERY long time are still in the game. I know people like to see new features and all kinds of new options helps to keep the game popular, but putting new features in when bugs that have been in the game since the beginning are STILL there doesn't seem very smart to me. I remember when this forum was VERY active and we really had some heated debates. Not so much now. Only time things get "exciting" now is when someone suggests we turn this game into something it isn't.

The forum will be hopping again whenever we release Modern Wars: Volume I. It really is a huge game (well, 2 games) that will take some time for those that play to digest.

I wish there was more time in a day.

Jason Petho

[Deputy]

ORIGINAL: Jason Petho

ORIGINAL: Deputy

I will say it's a bit disappointing that bugs and peculiarities that have been present for a VERY long time are still in the game. I know people like to see new features and all kinds of new options helps to keep the game popular, but putting new features in when bugs that have been in the game since the beginning are STILL there doesn't seem very smart to me. I remember when this forum was VERY active and we really had some heated debates. Not so much now. Only time things get "exciting" now is when someone suggests we turn this game into something it isn't.

The forum will be hopping again whenever we release Modern Wars: Volume I. It really is a huge game (well, 2 games) that will take some time for those that play to digest.

I wish there was more time in a day.

Jason Petho

Jason: Forgive my ignorance, but what is Modern Wars: Volume I. Is it a mod or update to John Tiller's Campaign Series or is it a brand new game? I don't see it listed in any of the games under development. [&:]

[Deputy]

Okay, I just found some threads about Modern Wars: Volume I. Forgive me if I don't jump for joy or do back flips. It's Tiller's game moved into modern era. So NOBODY is working to fix the current flaws that have been in Tiller's Campaign Series and the company has moved on to making a version for those who want to play modern warfare. Chasing the almighty $$ I see. [:(] How wonderful. I'll stay in my Panther and Tiger tanks, thank you very much. And I doubt THIS area of the forum will be hopping over it's release. We still want to play the WW2 version. Nobody will be posting here about what amounts to a completely seperate game. No doubt it will have it's own forum area.

[Jason Petho]

With the release of Modern Wars: Volume I, work will commence on the 1.05 UPDATE which will continue to address some issues.

Some issues cannot be remedied until the programmer figures them out, so they are still pending. I don't program, otherwise I would be focused on those.

I do this for the love of the game and have been for over a decade. I would be paid far less then a penny an hour if I was to charge for all the time I have spent working on these games. Sustainable? Nope, but I love it!

Jason Petho

[Deputy]

Jason: My comments were NOT directed at you. I know how much you have done for the game. The problem with command vehicles and trucks burning up their movement points and often making targets of themselves in the process has been around since the game first was released. I find it VERY difficult to believe that it can't be fixed after all these YEARS. Instead, the "programmers" seem to be more interested in releasing new features that many people don't want or can't use.

[Jason Petho]

ORIGINAL: Deputy

Jason: My comments were NOT directed at you. I know how much you have done for the game. The problem with command vehicles and trucks burning up their movement points and often making targets of themselves in the process has been around since the game first was released. I find it VERY difficult to believe that it can't be fixed after all these YEARS. Instead, the "programmers" seem to be more interested in releasing new features that many people don't want or can't use.

Yes, I wish Talonsoft would have fixed it from the beginning. I've even approached John Tiller to remedy the issues with no luck.

Looks like I'll have to learn how to program.

Jason Petho

[Deputy]

ORIGINAL: Jason Petho

ORIGINAL: Deputy

Jason: My comments were NOT directed at you. I know how much you have done for the game. The problem with command vehicles and trucks burning up their movement points and often making targets of themselves in the process has been around since the game first was released. I find it VERY difficult to believe that it can't be fixed after all these YEARS. Instead, the "programmers" seem to be more interested in releasing new features that many people don't want or can't use.

Yes, I wish Talonsoft would have fixed it from the beginning. I've even approached John Tiller to remedy the issues with no luck.

Looks like I'll have to learn how to program.

Jason Petho

I wish I could help you my friend. I know nothing about programming and it's embarassing and frustrating to complain and not be able to help.[:(]

As a matter of fact, I just finished a dynamic game scession and the headquarters and truck units very obligingly left their cover and concealment and made excellent targets of themselves to boost my score. Almost like they are kamikaze units that want to die with their tanks. [:D]

Another problem I noticed is the option for fast computer and fast human player. It's probably already been reported, but when you set the game to fast computer player, it also accelerates the human player.

[marcbarker]

I expereince the same thing rather frequently. No rhyme nor reason for it but it is interesting to watch

[R_TEAM]

Hi,

i still hope ModernWars Volume1 is comming in the near Future ...
Not that i need to buy it - dont think without an massive rewrite of the whole engine a "modern" war with ,as example, different visibility levels from modern equipment (termal sight on tanks,nightsee options for infantery) can handled by the actual engine, from the still present bugs and quirks the actual 1.04 engine still have foreseen ...
But i hope after the relase of MW-volume1 the 1.05 patch will come and fix the "most" bugs ......

But the actual waiting of 1.05 have lead in more playing other games :\
(ATM HOI III - an superb game but an other scale - would be amazing to combine both - like in the TotalWar series ......)

Regards
R-TEAM

[Deputy]

ORIGINAL: R_TEAM

Hi,

i still hope ModernWars Volume1 is comming in the near Future ...
Not that i need to buy it - dont think without an massive rewrite of the whole engine a "modern" war with ,as example, different visibility levels from modern equipment (termal sight on tanks,nightsee options for infantery) can handled by the actual engine, from the still present bugs and quirks the actual 1.04 engine still have foreseen ...
But i hope after the relase of MW-volume1 the 1.05 patch will come and fix the "most" bugs ......

But the actual waiting of 1.05 have lead in more playing other games :\
(ATM HOI III - an superb game but an other scale - would be amazing to combine both - like in the TotalWar series ......)

Regards
R-TEAM

I suspect quite a few people have "moved on" to other games after this long wait for the 1.05 patch.

[wings7]

But the actual waiting of 1.05 have lead in more playing other games :\
(ATM HOI III - an superb game but an other scale - would be amazing to combine both - like in the TotalWar series ......)

What game is ATM HOI III?

Thanks!

[Deputy]

ORIGINAL: wings7

But the actual waiting of 1.05 have lead in more playing other games :\
(ATM HOI III - an superb game but an other scale - would be amazing to combine both - like in the TotalWar series ......)

What game is ATM HOI III?

Thanks!

I believe he's referring to this:
http://www.heartsofirongame.com/

I looked at it and it uses little squares as unit counters. Old school. [:(]