Matrix Games Forums

 Forums  Register  Login  Photo Gallery  Member List  Search  Calendars  FAQ 

My Profile  Inbox  Address Book  My Subscription  My Forums  Log Out

RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ?

 
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as: Guest
Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
All Forums >> [General] >> General Discussion >> RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? Page: <<   < prev  1 [2] 3   next >   >>
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/3/2020 5:52:21 AM   
nukkxx5058


Posts: 2932
Joined: 2/3/2005
From: France
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: matt3916

Don't forget they offer a bulk discount of 20% off on all orders over $199.

Thanks for the info but unfortunately these days 200+ order is even not an option ... :-(

Otherwise, given the fact that large scenarios seem difficult to play, I will start to buy a squad title. Was thinking about the Soviet-Afghan war ... and will do more thinking about the Campaign game I will purchase.

(in reply to matt3916)
Post #: 31
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/3/2020 6:31:46 AM   
nukkxx5058


Posts: 2932
Joined: 2/3/2005
From: France
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: nukkxx5058
Was thinking about the Soviet-Afghan war


Or Modern War ...

(in reply to nukkxx5058)
Post #: 32
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/3/2020 10:36:06 AM   
76mm


Posts: 4688
Joined: 5/2/2004
From: Washington, DC
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: nukkxx5058
So AI won't make it on large scenarios? Is it what you say ?

That's been my experience, yes. But I still enjoy the series, the scale works well and there is a large variety of battles to choose from. Just don't expect much of a challenge from the AI in the campaign games.

(in reply to nukkxx5058)
Post #: 33
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/3/2020 3:57:11 PM   
Profender


Posts: 63
Joined: 10/26/2016
Status: offline 		really much liking Japan '45

_____________________________


(in reply to 76mm)
Post #: 34
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/4/2020 7:15:12 AM   
nukkxx5058


Posts: 2932
Joined: 2/3/2005
From: France
Status: offline 		So far I opted for the Modern War "squad" game. Looks real good. Like the graphics and sounds.And of course range fire ;-)
Haven't yet decided for the "campaign" and for the "battle".

< Message edited by nukkxx5058 -- 1/4/2020 7:16:35 AM >

(in reply to Profender)
Post #: 35
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/4/2020 7:15:56 AM   
nukkxx5058


Posts: 2932
Joined: 2/3/2005
From: France
Status: offline 		oops

< Message edited by nukkxx5058 -- 1/4/2020 7:16:23 AM >

(in reply to nukkxx5058)
Post #: 36
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/4/2020 8:27:20 AM   
nukkxx5058


Posts: 2932
Joined: 2/3/2005
From: France
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: rommel222

I will put in a plug for John Tiller's Campaign Series on sale here since it covers East, West, Africa & Pacific fronts.
https://www.matrixgames.com/game/john-tillers-campaign-series It is a steal at less than $10! I always go back to it.


And also ,given the price, couldn't resist to take this one too...
It's Christmas after all... (damned, will have to eat potatoes for the next 3 months to compensate...)

(in reply to rommel222)
Post #: 37
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/4/2020 8:36:36 AM   
Profender


Posts: 63
Joined: 10/26/2016
Status: offline 		Let me know if you enjoy it. Doubting to get that to. Only the graphics 3d-ish look is withholding me

_____________________________


(in reply to nukkxx5058)
Post #: 38
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/5/2020 9:19:07 PM   
Monkie

 

Posts: 262
Joined: 6/12/2005
Status: offline 		I"ve played many of the titles and all three of the PzC PzB and SqdB levels and I would say the one that I found the most interesting has been the Panzer Battles Platoon\Company sized units and scale. You have to remember all of these titles use a very similar interface and game engine and it's been around for a long time. Squad Battles is not bad but at that level it just doesn't seem to have the detail needed to really be a tactical simulation.

I've never been a huge fan of the Normandy campaign but the improved graphics, sounds and detailed notes and OOB's make Panzer Battles Normandy a joy to play.

JTS's games are an acquired taste, but one that I seem to keep going back to reinstalling after all these years.

(in reply to Profender)
Post #: 39
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/5/2020 9:39:28 PM   
Blond_Knight


Posts: 1031
Joined: 5/15/2004
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: 76mm

quote:

ORIGINAL: nukkxx5058
So AI won't make it on large scenarios? Is it what you say ?

That's been my experience, yes. But I still enjoy the series, the scale works well and there is a large variety of battles to choose from. Just don't expect much of a challenge from the AI in the campaign games.



If you open the scenarios in the editor you'll see the list of AI orders. Most are either start moving to a hex on turn X or hold in place. Theyve expanded the AI functionality so you can also give orders to individual units, not just higher formations. But if you want the AI to attack aggressively you'll probably want to add some additional orders for the AI to follow.

(in reply to 76mm)
Post #: 40
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/6/2020 12:04:19 AM   
76mm


Posts: 4688
Joined: 5/2/2004
From: Washington, DC
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: Blond_Knight
If you open the scenarios in the editor you'll see the list of AI orders. Most are either start moving to a hex on turn X or hold in place. Theyve expanded the AI functionality so you can also give orders to individual units, not just higher formations. But if you want the AI to attack aggressively you'll probably want to add some additional orders for the AI to follow.

Yeah, understood, but if I'm going to do that it is probably just easier to play hotseat vs myself, which is what I usually do.

quote:

ORIGINAL: Monkie
Squad Battles is not bad but at that level it just doesn't seem to have the detail needed to really be a tactical simulation.

I agree with this; I enjoy PzC but was pretty disappointed with Squad Battles, too simplistic.

I haven't tried Panzer Battles...is it better than the excellent new Campaign Series here at Matrix (so far Middle East, Vietnam coming up next), which is AFAIK at the same scale and also based on a JTS design?

< Message edited by 76mm -- 1/6/2020 12:22:12 AM >

(in reply to Blond_Knight)
Post #: 41
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/6/2020 12:43:43 AM   
Monkie

 

Posts: 262
Joined: 6/12/2005
Status: offline
quote:

I haven't tried Panzer Battles...is it better than the excellent new Campaign Series here at Matrix (so far Middle East, Vietnam coming up next), which is AFAIK at the same scale and also based on a JTS design?


Well it's interesting because while they both seem to be the same scale they feel a lot different. PzB Normandy has very well done artwork and sounds that kinda change the whole feel, not sure if the sounds are updated to the new Campaign series or not, I haven't updated my Middle East in awhile. So maybe it's just me and not having played the older campaign series in awhile but PzB drew me in much more, I felt more interested in the formations and the battles.

The included campaign notes and OOB information along with the descriptions of the scenarios also made me feel as if I had invested not only in a fun simulation but a good historical book on the subject. It's also nice to be able to play small scenarios that give you bits and pieces of a larger battle or if you are wanting total overload try commanding an entire Corps at the Platoon level... good luck :)


(in reply to 76mm)
Post #: 42
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/6/2020 1:15:22 AM   
76mm


Posts: 4688
Joined: 5/2/2004
From: Washington, DC
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: Monkie
Well it's interesting because while they both seem to be the same scale they feel a lot different.

Interesting, thanks. I've heard good things about PzB, so I guess someday I'll get one of the games, so far I haven't cared much for the battles represented.

For the Campaign Series, it is the only WWII game that I have were I enjoy playing in 3D mode; the 3D units and terrain are well-done and have adequate zoom levels. Can't wait for it to return to the Eastern Front!

(in reply to Monkie)
Post #: 43
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/6/2020 2:11:49 AM   
coachi

 

Posts: 185
Joined: 1/17/2018
Status: offline 		How is market garden game

(in reply to nukkxx5058)
Post #: 44
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/6/2020 6:19:30 AM   
Simulacra53


Posts: 632
Joined: 5/16/2015
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: Profender

Let me know if you enjoy it. Doubting to get that to. Only the graphics 3d-ish look is withholding me


If you like the archaic 3d look of the Campaign Series you might enjoy it, personally I think that it looks like warmed up dog vomit. Absolutely horrid, ages beyond its expiration date,,,

IMO they should either invest in a new 3d engine, or concentrate on crisp 2d only.
...but hey, to each his own.

(in reply to Profender)
Post #: 45
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/6/2020 8:15:29 AM   
Profender


Posts: 63
Joined: 10/26/2016
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: Simulacra53


quote:

ORIGINAL: Profender

Let me know if you enjoy it. Doubting to get that to. Only the graphics 3d-ish look is withholding me


If you like the archaic 3d look of the Campaign Series you might enjoy it, personally I think that it looks like warmed up dog vomit. Absolutely horrid, ages beyond its expiration date,,,

IMO they should either invest in a new 3d engine, or concentrate on crisp 2d only.
...but hey, to each his own.

thank you for your reply
Nah dont like it rather have 2d hexes then what i see on the screenshots


_____________________________


(in reply to Simulacra53)
Post #: 46
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/7/2020 9:00:29 PM   
ringoblood


Posts: 438
Joined: 3/10/2018
From: USA
Status: offline 		Where I've been, I've missed this thread.

_____________________________

Beta Tester:
1. The Bloody First
2. Warplan

(in reply to Profender)
Post #: 47
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/8/2020 8:52:48 AM   
HeinzBaby


Posts: 174
Joined: 12/1/2014
From: WEST AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		Is this a troll...which JTS sim to buy?

Everyone has their own favorite Theatre, IMO the Russian Front has has been flogged to death,
my fav is North Africa and this is where JTS shine. no one else has really touched this Theatre except the "other" company which is a hard grind to get through.
Down load the panzer battles demo, its FREE, there are three theatres of operations; Russia, Franch 40' and Libya 41.
I really enjoyed the Demo and ended up getting 'North Africa 1941'

_____________________________

Heia Safari

(in reply to ringoblood)
Post #: 48
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/8/2020 12:13:33 PM   
jmlima

 

Posts: 782
Joined: 3/1/2007
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: HeinzBaby
...
Down load the panzer battles demo, its FREE, there are three theatres of operations; Russia, Franch 40' and Libya 41.
...


Also, Pacific.

(in reply to HeinzBaby)
Post #: 49
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/9/2020 9:40:58 PM   
Duck Doc


Posts: 693
Joined: 6/9/2004
Status: offline 		Played a lot of the JTS Panzer Campaigns and others (eg. Squad Battles). Be aware that the Ost Front titles can be real static slugfests (attrition warfare) and may not be everyone's cup of tea. For mobile warfare the Modern Campaigns titles in Germany are great. They were my favorite PBEM titles. The Bulge title is good also in this regard. I have the Kursk Pz Battles title and have played it a bit. Have mostly abandoned Tiller games because of the funky Automatic Defensive Fire feature but they have modified this feature in the Battles series allowing the player more flexibility to choose how much to use. For me, the designer notes for the Battles series are extensive and worth reading. They are available to see on the JTS website. I emphasize that all the games are best enjoyed PBEM. I can't tell you how many hours of pure gaming fun I had with the Tiller games PBEM. Enjoy!



(in reply to nukkxx5058)
Post #: 50
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/12/2020 3:33:30 PM   
nukkxx5058


Posts: 2932
Joined: 2/3/2005
From: France
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: Duck Doc
Be aware that the Ost Front titles can be real static slugfests (attrition warfare) and may not be everyone's cup of tea. For mobile warfare the Modern Campaigns titles in Germany are great. They were my favorite PBEM titles.


That's interesting. I didn't consider these cold [became-hot] war titles ... Interesting. Will do more research.
Anyone in particular that you would recommend ? Thanks.

(in reply to Duck Doc)
Post #: 51
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/13/2020 1:47:05 PM   
rommel222

 

Posts: 725
Joined: 9/21/2015
Status: offline 		Greetings Duck Doc,
+1 and Spot on!

(in reply to nukkxx5058)
Post #: 52
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/13/2020 2:01:03 PM   
rommel222

 

Posts: 725
Joined: 9/21/2015
Status: offline 		Greetings nukkxx5058,
Earlier Panzer Campaigns titles on Eastern Front with more manuever and fluid battles are Smolensk '41 & Kharkov '42.
There are several small sized scenarios that are well designed.

Somlensk '41 video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvnCBA3c0B4

(in reply to rommel222)
Post #: 53
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/13/2020 3:57:43 PM   
nukkxx5058


Posts: 2932
Joined: 2/3/2005
From: France
Status: offline 		Ok, after some thinking, Doc sold me the idea !

Now need to decide which one ...

- Fulda
- North German Plain
- Danube front.

My first choice would be Danube but I'm fully opened to other titles ...

Will still need a ww2 eastern front title anyway ... will soon have to file for chapter 11 :-((
John Tiller is killing my wallet

(in reply to rommel222)
Post #: 54
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/13/2020 4:49:35 PM   
nukkxx5058


Posts: 2932
Joined: 2/3/2005
From: France
Status: offline 		Forgot to ask : how are air ops modelled in this modern campaign series ? Is it somehow abstracted ?It seems I haven't seen air counters.

(in reply to nukkxx5058)
Post #: 55
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/13/2020 5:32:46 PM   
nukkxx5058


Posts: 2932
Joined: 2/3/2005
From: France
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: rommel222

Greetings nukkxx5058,
Earlier Panzer Campaigns titles on Eastern Front with more manuever and fluid battles are Smolensk '41 & Kharkov '42.
There are several small sized scenarios that are well designed.

Somlensk '41 video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvnCBA3c0B4


Thanks!Will definitely have a look !

(in reply to rommel222)
Post #: 56
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/13/2020 8:07:47 PM   
jmlima

 

Posts: 782
Joined: 3/1/2007
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: nukkxx5058

Forgot to ask : how are air ops modelled in this modern campaign series ? Is it somehow abstracted ?It seems I haven't seen air counters.


Abstracted, just like in the Panzer Campaigns series. Note that helicopters (and heli transported troops) have counters and are on the map. If you are looking for a recommendation, I started with Fulda Gap and I still find it to be one of the best. There's scenarios to suit every taste and even the big campaign is quite playable:

http://www.johntillersoftware.com/ModernCampaigns/FuldaGap85.html


(in reply to nukkxx5058)
Post #: 57
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/13/2020 8:56:07 PM   
76mm


Posts: 4688
Joined: 5/2/2004
From: Washington, DC
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: nukkxx5058
John Tiller is killing my wallet

Take your time, pace yourself, the campaigns are BIG and can take quite a while to play. Some of the JTS games have been around for 20 years, I doubt they're going anywhere soon!

(in reply to nukkxx5058)
Post #: 58
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/14/2020 4:24:04 AM   
coachi

 

Posts: 185
Joined: 1/17/2018
Status: offline 		How is the ai ? Has it improved at all.

(in reply to 76mm)
Post #: 59
RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? - 1/14/2020 5:41:30 AM   
jmlima

 

Posts: 782
Joined: 3/1/2007
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: coachi

How is the ai ? Has it improved at all.


Same as 99% of other wargames, once you know how to exploit it it does not stand a chance and in really massive scenarios, it will be ok tactically but appalling strategically.

(in reply to coachi)
Post #: 60
Page:   <<   < prev  1 [2] 3   next >   >>
All Forums >> [General] >> General Discussion >> RE: Which JTS Panzer game should I buy first ? Page: <<   < prev  1 [2] 3   next >   >>
Jump to:





New Messages No New Messages
Hot Topic w/ New Messages Hot Topic w/o New Messages
Locked w/ New Messages Locked w/o New Messages
 Post New Thread
 Reply to Message
 Post New Poll
 Submit Vote
 Delete My Own Post
 Delete My Own Thread
 Rate Posts


Forum Software © ASPPlayground.NET Advanced Edition 2.4.5 ANSI

1.828