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goodboyladdie -> Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/18/2008 7:33:48 PM)

Please may we have some new screenshots to drool over? I understand a lot of things are not finished, but it would be really nice to see some of the new stuff.

Yours very hopefully

Carl



Flying Tiger -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/19/2008 7:58:34 AM)

http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=1760603



Did you see the extra ones here?



goodboyladdie -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/19/2008 9:49:26 AM)

Yes I did, thanks.

They are a fantastic insight, but I was wondering if there were some aircraft and Naval screenshots too... (greedy? Moi?)



Terminus -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/19/2008 3:05:56 PM)

What would you like to see?



Terminus -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/19/2008 3:07:19 PM)

NOTE: The above post in no way constitutes a promise, or a promise of a promise, or an implied promise of a promise, to display any sort of mechanical or electronic depiction of any sort of game mechanic, display facility or data element of the product in question.[:'(]



Fishbed -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/19/2008 3:27:35 PM)

I wish I'd be the first one to jump into the pandora box you're absolutely denying you've just opened [:D] [;)]
Gotta let the real experts express their wishes, what's good for them is good for me [8D]



Czert -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/19/2008 5:56:51 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: Terminus

Note: The above post in no way constitutes a promise, or a promise of a promise, or an implied promise of a promise, to display any sort of mechanical or electronic depiction of any sort of game mechanic, display facility or data element of the product in question.[:'(]


Have you been lawyer ?



goodboyladdie -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/19/2008 11:47:17 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: Terminus

What would you like to see?


Anything you think is cool and is relatively finished would do T, Old Chap. I have looked at the initial screenshots and the ones Andy so kindly posted so many times trying to enjoy every detail. We have heard so many great things about new aircraft and other goodies, may we see some of those, please? As far as when goes, I am glad you guys are wanting to get it as right as you can before release and really appreciate all the hard work. It would be nice to be thrown the odd piece of eye candy to help us through the wait...



Terminus -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/19/2008 11:55:19 PM)

Aircraft sides are pretty much the only things we can't show, as the set is not complete yet. With 570 distinct pieces of art, it's a BIG job, and I don't envy the art team.



m10bob -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 1:08:13 AM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: Terminus

Aircraft sides are pretty much the only things we can't show, as the set is not complete yet. With 570 distinct pieces of art, it's a BIG job, and I don't envy the art team.



Most of us envy the team as they will have the end product first!

Grateful for their work, all members...[8D]



rockmedic109 -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 2:00:22 AM)

I envy their ability at art.  I cannot draw a straight line with a ruler.  And I admit I fall into the "Most of us" category as well. 



Terminus -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 2:02:12 AM)

Same here.



Terminus -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 2:09:29 AM)

Okay, I found one little screenie I'll show. It's not a "new" airplane as such, but I think it shows off some of the new features in both the air model and the editor well. Notice the following:

- It's a RNZAF SBD-3 (a US plane, but considered Kiwi). Thus separate art, build rates, etc.
- It's got different maneuverability ratings for different altitudes.
- You can set a maintenance interval (how long it takes to fix a damaged plane of the type).
- It's got centerline MG's (more accurate than "Front" MG's). Unlike in CHS, they're not specific centerline MG devices; instead there's a new position.

[image]local://upfiles/16369/DF57503DF94644608BCF3C4E67A6AE33.jpg[/image]



Terminus -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 2:12:59 AM)

NOTE: The above posting of a screenshot should not be taken to mean that a flood of similar screenshots are to be posted.



Flying Tiger -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 3:16:45 AM)

Thanks T. Now you're everybodys best mate!!

The extra detail looks fantastic.

Why are none of the 'type' options selected? (eg. Heavy bomber, light bomber, carrier capable, etc). And are they really only available from 7/43 until 2/44? At 7 per month (a total of 56 AC)? With no upgrade? And is the engine really a 'weapon'??

SOOOO many questions?

LUV the little 'range in hexes' box. Great idea.

Please T. Can we have some more?? Please?



Terminus -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 3:22:13 AM)

None of the checkboxes are ticked because they all have to do with what sort of base facilities are needed for the plane in question. This one is a dive bomber, so it can be based at any size 1+ airfield, but unlike its USN cousins, it's not carrier-capable (no New Zealand Air Force SBD pilots trained for that role).

The SBD-3 is only available for that short period, until it's replaced in RNZAF use by the SBD-5. And the "engine" device is no different from its Japanese counterparts. This hints a little bit at the Allied production model. You're not getting a full Allied production model (i.e. a copy of the Japanese model), but some production will take place.



dazoline II -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 3:36:42 AM)

Great editor, looks a lot better than the old one

BTW,
It says a crew of 1 for that aircraft but has a "Top Rear" facing 30 cal
Does the pilot have to man both weapons or is it assumed the pilot is not part of the crew?



Terminus -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 3:57:05 AM)

Still a work in progress. The C-47, for another example, is quoted for 2 crew, although it would normally fly with 3 or 4.



Don Bowen -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 4:22:09 AM)

I can post one more.

(edit) but here instead of the naval thread. It's still locked after some nastyness.







Don Bowen -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 4:25:57 AM)


AI-vs-AI game. The allied AI is mounting a submarine offensive against Japan



[image]local://upfiles/757/F3B16091189F45959B059BA6F263C7C3.jpg[/image]



Terminus -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 4:27:38 AM)

And you've trained it to use Patrol Zones, I see...[&o][&o][&o]



Don Bowen -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 4:28:05 AM)


Japanese AI is busy too. Following from the Japanese Operations report:

SS I-1 assigned to offensive patrol 207, 51 - 204, 50 off Tacoma
SS I-2 assigned to offensive patrol 77, 74 - 75, 79 off Manila
SS I-3 assigned to offensive patrol 226, 82 - 223, 80 off San Diego
SS I-4 assigned to offensive patrol 91, 170 - 89, 170 off Sydney
SS I-5 assigned to offensive patrol 183, 109 - 176, 106 off Pearl Harbor
SS I-6 assigned to offensive patrol 81, 172 - 79, 172 off Melbourne
SS I-7 assigned to offensive patrol 97, 159 - 100, 159 off Brisbane
SS I-10 assigned to offensive patrol 112, 188 - 113, 193 off Wellington
SS I-9 assigned to offensive patrol 116, 181 - 119, 187 off Auckland
SS I-15 assigned to offensive patrol 92, 169 - 90, 170 off Sydney
SS I-17 assigned to offensive patrol 178, 103 - 180, 103 off Pearl Harbor
SS I-19 assigned to offensive patrol 80, 172 - 78, 175 off Melbourne
SS I-21 assigned to offensive patrol 97, 159 - 101, 159 off Brisbane
SS I-23 assigned to offensive patrol 78, 76 - 76, 75 off Manila
SS I-25 assigned to offensive patrol 207, 52 - 204, 50 off Tacoma
SS I-26 assigned to offensive patrol 112, 189 - 115, 192 off Wellington
SS I-8 assigned to offensive patrol 117, 182 - 118, 184 off Auckland
SS I-159 transfers to Truk
SS I-160 transfers to Truk
SS RO-33 transfers to Truk
SS RO-34 transfers to Kwajalein Island
CM Ishizaki laying minefield at Fukuoka
CM Wakatake laying minefield at Nagasaki/Sasebo
CM Ukishima laying minefield at Nagasaki/Sasebo
CM Kyosai laying minefield at Nagasaki/Sasebo
CM Naryu laying minefield at Shimizu
CM Sokuten laying minefield at Shimizu
CM Shirakami laying minefield at Takamatsu
CM Hoko laying minefield at Tokyo

Note that the AI now defensively mines it's own ports. Those of you that are used to playing against the AI need to tread more carefully in AE.




Terminus -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 4:29:22 AM)

All together now... Oooh, aaah...[&o][&o]



Don Bowen -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 4:34:40 AM)


Ou - e - o - ah - ah. Ding dang (you know).

The above operations report is from the first couple of days of the war. Most of the initially-positioned subs are still out. In a few weeks, once they are back and refueled, the operations report really blossoms.




Don Bowen -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 4:42:03 AM)


And, one last one (for now). This one might be popular - Task Force naming.



[image]local://upfiles/757/21BEA864C64C4388BED50CB705E09973.jpg[/image]



pad152 -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 4:42:49 AM)

[:)] Great [:)] - you got the AI to lay mines and make better use of subs!!!

1. Does the AI also lay offensive mine fields?

2. Is there still a limit on the number/size of mine fields? If so, is there a check to make sure the AI doesn't steal them all? [:D]

3. I'm not seeing airfields, is this fog of war?

4. Why is the allied player seeing all those Japanese ground units?





rockmedic109 -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 4:54:01 AM)

Task Force renaming???

YES!!!!



pad152 -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 5:02:53 AM)

Editor Screen Questions

1. What is an Attack Bomber?

2. What is an amphinian?

3. Can non fighter float planes now conduct cap missions?

4. The SBD shows a crew of one, it had two! [;)]

5. Serivce Rating affected by suppiles, distances from HQ, experince of base force?





Don Bowen -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 5:07:12 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: pad152

[:)] Great [:)] - you got the AI to lay mines and make better use of subs!!!

1. Does the AI also lay offensive mine fields?



Yes

quote:



2. Is there still a limit on the number/size of mine fields? If so, is there a check to make sure the AI doesn't steal them all? [:D]



Total number of mine fields has been increased and split between the two players. Each side gets half, can't steal any more from the other side


quote:



3. I'm not seeing airfields, is this fog of war?

4. Why is the allied player seeing all those Japanese ground units?




Sorry, I only answer naval questions. Good questions, though.

(edit) Actually, with a potty break and a couple of minutes to think of it... This is an AI-vs-AI game so the display rules are different. I'll change it to human vs human and check again.






pad152 -> RE: Any chance of some new screenshots please? (5/20/2008 5:15:35 AM)

Fog of War, other than the Japanese ships south of Shikaku, I'm suprised the allied player can see so much (like the ships/TFs at Osaka





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