SPWAW 8.0 Changes?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 11:41 pm
Has there been a list of of the changes posted yet of what will be 8.0? Other than the OOB changes what else has been modified or tweaked?
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 5:12 am
Having been an 8.0 contributor and member of the MCSE team, I've been able to play with the new OOBs for a while. However, things were being tweaked up until the final submission to Matrix. There will be a comprehensive read me file attached to the 8.0 OOBs, but I'm not allowed to tell you more. There will be the inevitable nitpicking and grumbling, but this will be the final "official" OOB release for SPWaW by Matrix. Please note that these are fitted to the limitations of the game engine, so they are not 100% accurate with historical TOEs/OOBs for any given nation. My main concern was with the USMC, and I'm very happy with the revisions. I've conducted a few long campaigns with the revised USMC/Japanese OOBs, and the player will be given the opportunity to construct very realistic core forces and upgrade in accordance with historical reality. I can speak more on the specifics after the public release, which will be within the next few weeks. Bear with us--it will be worth the wait.
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 9:32 am
Thanks! And I just thought everyone was ignoring meKG Erwin wrote:There will be a comprehensive read me file attached to the 8.0 OOBs, but I'm not allowed to tell you more.
Can't wait for 8.0 and I understand the need for a "Final 0fficial release" from Matrix. That is good so they can concentrate on Combat Leader ! 
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 9:54 am
I guess one tidbit can't hurt: all MMGs and squad weapons (like BARs) will have some PEN value. 
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 1:45 pm
However, there is no truth to the rumor that M4's will now explode using the "ammo dump destroyed" explosion effects, when suffering anything greater than a "near miss" by a BB gun... Despite how hard I lobbied for it on "historical accuracy" grounds. 
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 8:33 pm
It would seem more appropriate. :pHowever, there is no truth to the rumor that M4's will now explode using the "ammo dump destroyed" explosion effects, when suffering anything greater than a "near miss" by a BB gun... Despite how hard I lobbied for it on "historical accuracy" grounds.
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 10:17 pm
New axis weapon for close assaulting M4's.. the can opener, aka the bayonet.
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 10:49 pm
Oh the wet paper bag armour armour was an innovative approach, well soaked in fuel it burnt up quickly so the crew didn't suffer much. 
Can anyone feel the love of the Shermans flowing in this topic?
Can anyone feel the love of the Shermans flowing in this topic?
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 11:15 pm
Silencer wrote:Oh the wet paper bag armour armour was an innovative approach, well soaked in fuel it burnt up quickly so the crew didn't suffer much.
Can anyone feel the love of the Shermans flowing in this topic?
Amen brother! I can feel the love!
I can feel the power of the Sherman! It surrounds and envelopes me! It makes me warm, and tingly! Halliliuah! It burns deep into my flesh! Flesh that is weak, as the Sherman is strong! It...Oh...
Wait...
Nevermind. I dropped a cigarette in my lap and set my pants on fire.
It wasn't the love of the Sherman after all. 
Rev. Bernie - Pastor
First Church of The Flaming Death and discount House of Armor
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 12:51 am
The M4....Tracked, mobile slag pile, results of low bidder contracts.
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 12:11 am
Double Deuce wrote:Thanks! And I just thought everyone was ignoring me
I am waiting to here from David Heath about a release date but have not heard from him past few days.
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 2:23 am
Maybe he is too busy finalizing everything for the release? Hey, a person can hope!BryanMelvin wrote:I am waiting to here from David Heath about a release date but have not heard from him past few days.
Other Changes to Version 8.0
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 8:18 pm
Other than OOB changes to 8.0 are there any others? I remember hearing (or thought I read) about some changes in the online play of SPWAW or maybe it was they were looking for the problems so that they could be fixed. I dont remember which; does anyone else have insight on this? 
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 6:59 am
That was the talk alright. However, I've heard no details about what the 8.0 release will fix or change, other than the OOB's. We'll have to wait and see.Jarhead wrote:Other than OOB changes to 8.0 are there any others? I remember hearing (or thought I read) about some changes in the online play of SPWAW or maybe it was they were looking for the problems so that they could be fixed. I dont remember which; does anyone else have insight on this?