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They are indeed. I believe version 3 is being developed now.

SPG

ORIGINAL: stephen_gray98
I believe version 3 is being developed now.

Yes, but it has been in development for many years, so I wouldn't hold your breath.

Bct commander. Seems to be very realistic. Free download with two scenarios.

Cheers

BCT Commander is the older versions of the ProSim titles 'Raging Tiger', 'The Falklands War', 'Star And The Crescent' and 'AATF'. Really good simulations but with hard to read graphics. The AI is really good and difficult to beat and just really needs the interface and graphics updating; bit expensive too (From Shrapnel Games).

SPG

OK, Battle Command is on my radar now.

'Battle Command' came up here. I was introduced to it over a decade ago, during the development stage. It imeadately impressed me as superior to any computer based training aid we used in the US military through the 1990s. It would be interesting to compare it in depth to the current ground combat training programs used by the US Army or USMC.

& yes the designer is planning on a AI for the Battle Command game. I still communicate with him occasionally about BC. I'd been disappointed it has not caught on more among the public. He paid special attention to creating a multiplayer interactive game that simulated the problems of the lower levels of tactical command. Unfortiunately several people who offered to develop a player base failed to perform. I guess it takes some sales skill & special attitude? Some folks tell me multiplayers are declining in popularity. Which I could believe. While the AI should bring BC to larger use i hope the multi player version will still be available. There is a much different & more challenging vibe with a live player vs a AI.

For me, I like multiplayer generally, but all too often it's just such a clusterfuck to organize. People drop in and out - sometimes accidentally, sometimes intentionally - and getting a group of people together in the same game at the same time is often more difficult than herding cats. And then the game starts and it often just gets worse. John's in the bathroom right at the moment the enemy decides to attack him, etc.

It's why I prefer single player. I'm a lot more reliable than you guys. [:D]

I like to use the A/I to rush up on my tactics before going for multi-user. Is there any way to upload files ? I've got two AARs that hopefully give you a better idea of Battle Command although these only show a very small part of it. It is a St. Vith tutorial from WWII which I am finishing off before I play a much more recent battle. That of course is the other reason for getting it is that it can play any war from WWII onwards.

Anyone played this?

http://www.panthergames.com/?m=1

ORIGINAL: jarraya

Anyone played this?

http://www.panthergames.com/?m=1

Yes. It is one of the best wargames out there. They have version 2 and it is FREE. (Scenario packs cost money.)

More info at http://lnlpublishing.com/index.php?rout ... %20ops%202

ORIGINAL: tinjaw

ORIGINAL: jarraya

Anyone played this?

http://www.panthergames.com/?m=1

Yes. It is one of the best wargames out there. They have version 2 and it is FREE. (Scenario packs cost money.)

More info at http://lnlpublishing.com/index.php?rout ... %20ops%202

My wet dream is that Command Ops and Command would marry and make children...

ORIGINAL: mikmyk

We'd like to add land combat at some point but it could be sometime off.

Mike

Now who thinks its been "sometime" since this was posted ???

Sorry Mike ! Couldn't resist

I know - "No soup for me"

Sorry. For what it's worth I got a bunch of things on the wish list too.

Mike

For what it's worth, Command Ops is in the top 3 of my favourite games. Well worth getting Command Ops 2, you get three free scenarios and the free engine. The scenario pack was/is $50 AUD, excellent value and more scenarios than you will ever need, particularly in theatres that aren't covered a lot (Greece, Crete, a Malta what-if and North Africa.) Great support from the devs too. (My other 2 favourites are WiTE and of course, CMNAO. WiTP:AE would be there too but I hate the land combat model).

TacOps - still have it installed and play a scenario every now and then. A legendary title...it would be great to see the child of a mating between CMNAO and TacOps.

Cheers,