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CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 2:11:20 AM   
jjax


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Status: offline 		The current graphics really are lacking when compared to other five star titles such as Battle stations Midway/Pacific.

So if the developers would put in some 3D graphics, that would be great. I'm not asking for much, just the pacific war modeled in 3D.

If you can get that done by next patch, that would be better.

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 2:13:57 AM   
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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 2:14:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		What??! Not even the same type of games. This is a top down grognard game, the graphics are wonderful for that.

No arcade game here :)

Haha but I get the sarcasm by the way.

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 2:21:27 AM   
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The current graphics really are lacking when compared to other five star titles such as Battle stations Midway/Pacific.

So if the developers would put in some 3D graphics, that would be great. I'm not asking for much, just the pacific war modeled in 3D.

If you can get that done by next patch, that would be better.


I have to say I laughed out loud at that one. I've seen your other posts, so I think you are kidding, but that was still enough to grab my attention and cause an outward display of humor.

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 2:25:50 AM   
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The conversion to 3D sprites is slated to come *after* the bridge-view simulator and the Guadalcanal FPS module.

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 2:30:04 AM   
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The current graphics really are lacking when compared to other five star titles such as Battle stations Midway/Pacific.

So if the developers would put in some 3D graphics, that would be great. I'm not asking for much, just the pacific war modeled in 3D.

If you can get that done by next patch, that would be better.
You must have hated the original GATO! on DOS 2.1 no less.

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 2:40:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		I actually was thinking of a way to spruce things up a bit. I need to do some more research..but there may be something out there that could be interesting to explore.

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 2:48:06 AM   
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I sure hope that was satire.


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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 2:54:59 AM   
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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 2:55:42 AM   
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ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 3:01:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		Actually I'm happy with things the way they are, but there actually is something that could be interesting and may work. I've already seen it in action, but I need to see if it would be practical in this case. Its a seperate application and would reside on top on WitP

I know it sounds crazy, but you never know unless you try.

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 4:17:15 AM   
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The current graphics really are lacking when compared to other five star titles such as Battle stations Midway/Pacific.

So if the developers would put in some 3D graphics, that would be great. I'm not asking for much, just the pacific war modeled in 3D.

If you can get that done by next patch, that would be better.

I think its past your bed time.

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 4:26:17 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: jjax

The current graphics really are lacking when compared to other five star titles such as Battle stations Midway/Pacific.

So if the developers would put in some 3D graphics, that would be great. I'm not asking for much, just the pacific war modeled in 3D.

If you can get that done by next patch, that would be better.

I think its past your bed time.

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You sir need to get to a hospital. There is a rod up your backside that needs removing.

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 4:35:21 AM   
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You must have hated the original GATO! on DOS 2.1 no less.


How about Grigsby's "Guadalcanal Campaign?" :-)

Bob

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 4:49:54 AM   
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ORIGINAL: jjax

The current graphics really are lacking when compared to other five star titles such as Battle stations Midway/Pacific.

So if the developers would put in some 3D graphics, that would be great. I'm not asking for much, just the pacific war modeled in 3D.

If you can get that done by next patch, that would be better.


Interesting you should make this comparison.

1st, I've never heard anyone use the term 5 star when speaking of any of the Battlestation titles.

2nd, I would argue that AE makes it's name with the detail and the complexity of the code. Something that is really lacking in the Battlestation series.

Battlestation is an arcade game intended to entertain minions with little regard for actual history and more geared for those who are wowed by stunning visuals or eye candy. Frankly, AE does not lend itself to this sort of presentation as it would completely alter the presentation of the game, not to mention the intent.

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 4:53:17 AM   
jjax


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quote:

ORIGINAL: jjax

The current graphics really are lacking when compared to other five star titles such as Battle stations Midway/Pacific.

So if the developers would put in some 3D graphics, that would be great. I'm not asking for much, just the pacific war modeled in 3D.

If you can get that done by next patch, that would be better.


Interesting you should make this comparison.

1st, I've never heard anyone use the term 5 star when speaking of any of the Battlestation titles.

2nd, I would argue that AE makes it's name with the detail and the complexity of the code. Something that is really lacking in the Battlestation series.

Battlestation is an arcade game intended to entertain minions with little regard for actual history and more geared for those who are wowed by stunning visuals or eye candy. Frankly, AE does not lend itself to this sort of presentation as it would completely alter the presentation of the game, not to mention the intent.


Oh well, maybe better graphics can wait till WITP II: the struggle against people's unrealistic expectations.

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 4:54:12 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: jjax

The current graphics really are lacking when compared to other five star titles such as Battle stations Midway/Pacific.

So if the developers would put in some 3D graphics, that would be great. I'm not asking for much, just the pacific war modeled in 3D.

If you can get that done by next patch, that would be better.


Interesting you should make this comparison.

1st, I've never heard anyone use the term 5 star when speaking of any of the Battlestation titles.

2nd, I would argue that AE makes it's name with the detail and the complexity of the code. Something that is really lacking in the Battlestation series.

Battlestation is an arcade game intended to entertain minions with little regard for actual history and more geared for those who are wowed by stunning visuals or eye candy. Frankly, AE does not lend itself to this sort of presentation as it would completely alter the presentation of the game, not to mention the intent.


Again, I must say 'Accurately described and nicely explained."

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 4:56:05 AM   
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ORIGINAL: TheElf


quote:

ORIGINAL: jjax

The current graphics really are lacking when compared to other five star titles such as Battle stations Midway/Pacific.

So if the developers would put in some 3D graphics, that would be great. I'm not asking for much, just the pacific war modeled in 3D.

If you can get that done by next patch, that would be better.


Interesting you should make this comparison.

1st, I've never heard anyone use the term 5 star when speaking of any of the Battlestation titles.

2nd, I would argue that AE makes it's name with the detail and the complexity of the code. Something that is really lacking in the Battlestation series.

Battlestation is an arcade game intended to entertain minions with little regard for actual history and more geared for those who are wowed by stunning visuals or eye candy. Frankly, AE does not lend itself to this sort of presentation as it would completely alter the presentation of the game, not to mention the intent.


Oh well, maybe better graphics can wait till WITP II: the struggle against people's unrealistic expectations.



Cute! See me snickering?

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 4:57:17 AM   
tigercub


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Status: offline 		Dont take it to hart Jjax but you did leave yourself open to attack.

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 5:02:59 AM   
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ORIGINAL: jjax

The current graphics really are lacking when compared to other five star titles such as Battle stations Midway/Pacific.

So if the developers would put in some 3D graphics, that would be great. I'm not asking for much, just the pacific war modeled in 3D.

If you can get that done by next patch, that would be better.


Interesting you should make this comparison.

1st, I've never heard anyone use the term 5 star when speaking of any of the Battlestation titles.

2nd, I would argue that AE makes it's name with the detail and the complexity of the code. Something that is really lacking in the Battlestation series.

Battlestation is an arcade game intended to entertain minions with little regard for actual history and more geared for those who are wowed by stunning visuals or eye candy. Frankly, AE does not lend itself to this sort of presentation as it would completely alter the presentation of the game, not to mention the intent.


Oh well, maybe better graphics can wait till WITP II: the struggle against people's unrealistic expectations.


If you don't like it, don't play it. Battlestations a 5-star series? Yeah, and "that movie that won't be mentioned" is a good movie also.....

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 5:20:39 AM   
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Dont take it to hart Jjax but you did leave yourself open to attack.

Tiger!


Jjax, shouldn't be attacked. I'd like better graphics in AE too. We talked about it. We talked about how dated they were when Stock WitP came out in 2004!!!

The fact is, what makes WitP special ain't the graphics...Any moron can draw a pretty picture...But can your pretty picture accurately, and consistently recreate history in such fidelity that you can play a 5 year long game and have it play out nearly the same way that history did?

For kicks I went and you-tubed the "BS" series. I watched in horror as the Midway attack was executed with unescorted Vals, and Shindens that took on Buffaloes on CAP and LOST! Then a flight of B-17s overflew two IJN Carriers and a Fuso Class battleship and were immolated by the vicious AAA fire of the IJN ships that steamed in seemingly random directions. All you need do, to win the game it would seem, is put the cross hairs on your target and hold the fire button down til it is vaporized then systematically move on to the next target...rinse and repeat. Seems pretty mind numbing, even if the grpahics are 5 star.

I'll take smarts over looks any day. Fortunately I didn't have to make that decision when I picked my wife...

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 5:28:06 AM   
jjax


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Status: offline 		Alright, to those who didn't get it, this was a joke thread.

Here is some advice, when someone mentions five start title and the battle station games in the same sentence, they are making a joke.

As for the people behind the art in AE, it is actually my second favorite thing about AE when compared to WITP stock. Sorry, the whole waypoint system still tops the list.



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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 5:29:52 AM   
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I'll take smarts over looks any day. Fortunately I didn't have to make that decision when I picked my wife...


I'm glad mine has both!

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 5:30:02 AM   
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Alright, to those who didn't get it, this was a joke thread.

Here is some advice, when someone mentions five start title and the battle station games in the same sentence, they are making a joke.

As for the people behind the art in AE, it is actually my second favorite thing about AE when compared to WITP stock. Sorry, the whole waypoint system still tops the list.



Yeah but the graphics are nice....

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 5:31:48 AM   
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ORIGINAL: jjax

Alright, to those who didn't get it, this was a joke thread.

Here is some advice, when someone mentions five start title and the battle station games in the same sentence, they are making a joke.

As for the people behind the art in AE, it is actually my second favorite thing about AE when compared to WITP stock. Sorry, the whole waypoint system still tops the list.




Waypoint system rocks my world! I do like I can sort everything when picking leaders, ships.. etc. That is great. Naming taskforces....oh my

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 5:38:20 AM   
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I'm not asking for much, just the pacific war modeled in 3D.
If you can get that done by next patch, that would be better.


that should have tipped everyone off to the fact that it was a joke post

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 5:45:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		Nice one Elf so shes cute Co0l,If i could have it all i would love it, too to have Great Graphics in this game all the Histological Data!but it would but 6 to 10 years before we get to that level of game play.maybe WITP 5

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 6:04:13 AM   
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Alright, to those who didn't get it, this was a joke thread.



I got it.... I did.... I really did.... I did get it.... maybe.


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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 6:59:56 AM   
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I'll take smarts over looks any day. Fortunately I didn't have to make that decision when I picked my wife...


I'm glad mine has both!



I hope that's not her you have your arm around in your avatar picture!

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RE: CHANGE REQUSTED: Better Graphics - 8/8/2009 7:31:41 AM   
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