SWWDB
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 3:24 pm
Has anyone here used the Second World War Data Base or knows anyone who has? I'm trying to find out how 'good' or accurate it is.
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RE: SWWDB
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:47 pm
There are two WWII databases. I've used one of them for a couple scenarios, and I've seen the other one used in other scenarios. I would say that they both look fine, and I've never come across any negative reports about either of them.
RE: SWWDB
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:36 am
Specifically..
I used Derek Weich's database for both Anzio scenarios and Brian Wilson's for Nijmegen. Erik Nygaard used Brian Wilson's for his latest scenario updates. Meanwhile I tend to stick with Brian Wilson's, but it is more because of the feel than based on hard data/testing. The major difference both databases have from the default database is that AT capabilities (HEAT - Piat, PzFst etc) of Infantry are slightly higher than in the default database. Derek Weichs database has rather high AP ratings for MGs which i think can be justified for a battle in an open, almost treeless plain like at Anzio. Both are available at the Gamesquad download section.
I used Derek Weich's database for both Anzio scenarios and Brian Wilson's for Nijmegen. Erik Nygaard used Brian Wilson's for his latest scenario updates. Meanwhile I tend to stick with Brian Wilson's, but it is more because of the feel than based on hard data/testing. The major difference both databases have from the default database is that AT capabilities (HEAT - Piat, PzFst etc) of Infantry are slightly higher than in the default database. Derek Weichs database has rather high AP ratings for MGs which i think can be justified for a battle in an open, almost treeless plain like at Anzio. Both are available at the Gamesquad download section.
RE: SWWDB
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:35 am
I was only aware of Brian Wilson's. Didn't know there was another. Anyway, thanks for the info guys. That's what I needed to know.