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WW2: World in Flames [REVISED]
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Yeah, but that's up to you guys, isn't it?
Anyways, i've got some great news for today; me and Vuorma tested the map a couple of days ago, and it was great fun. I am pleased to say that most of the units behave exactly like i have intended them to, even though the income system is currently a bit rough and imbalanced.
Also, i just finished the Soviet artillery unit, the SU-76. It was the second most produced tank in the war, and it sure is a beauty.
Here's a shot from the loading sequence:
And i also took the time of making a little lineup of the soviet vehicles (the heavy tank excluded) so that all you axis players know what you're up against
From the back:
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Yeah, but i think i want them taken from better angles for that.
I've just decided that i will not be including a loading screen - it is too much space taken, and it's not like people will leave while loading the map anyways.
I will, however, have a custom minimp preview.
I've just decided that i will not be including a loading screen - it is too much space taken, and it's not like people will leave while loading the map anyways.
I will, however, have a custom minimp preview.
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No, I can't make it untill I have completed the american soldier model.
I am currently working on the tank mine (practically completed), the Bofors AT-Gun (some texture remaining), and a variation of the soviet infantry unit carrying a flag.
The latter will be part of the initial weakening of the russian army: until the russian player has upgraded the "Reestablish military command" upgrade, infantry units will have a 15% chance of spawning as a standard bearer, providing a minor boost to the movement and attack speed of nearby soldiers (still pretty useless though).
Once the research has been made, this chance is reduced to 5%.
I am currently working on the tank mine (practically completed), the Bofors AT-Gun (some texture remaining), and a variation of the soviet infantry unit carrying a flag.
The latter will be part of the initial weakening of the russian army: until the russian player has upgraded the "Reestablish military command" upgrade, infantry units will have a 15% chance of spawning as a standard bearer, providing a minor boost to the movement and attack speed of nearby soldiers (still pretty useless though).
Once the research has been made, this chance is reduced to 5%.
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I'm not sure, I'm still trying to figure out if the map is going to have a micro or macro focus (it has a little bit of both at the moment), but i will consider giving dynamic properties for cities.
By the way, i just finished the standard bearer variation for the russian soldier, here's a small cinematic shot i took of a military parade in moscow
(note that this is a cinematic shot, not an ingame cinematic.
By the way, i just finished the standard bearer variation for the russian soldier, here's a small cinematic shot i took of a military parade in moscow
(note that this is a cinematic shot, not an ingame cinematic.
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Could be a awesome scene if you make a cinematic trailer
Edit: All your work with all those custom models deserve one at least
Edit: All your work with all those custom models deserve one at least
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Yeah, this is gonna be friggin awesome. Do you have any idea when it will get released?
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Well, ground combat is practically complete, and the european theatre might be open for beta testing within a month or so.
Thing is, i am going to Greece for three weeks the 25'th september, and after that i've got a new job, which means i will have less time to work.
Therefore, i hope to finish it before the 25'th, even though it is quite unlikely.
I can promise though that the few most loyal subscribers (i would say hugomath and warman at least) will be offered to join small scale beta tests sometime during the coming month.
Thing is, i am going to Greece for three weeks the 25'th september, and after that i've got a new job, which means i will have less time to work.
Therefore, i hope to finish it before the 25'th, even though it is quite unlikely.
I can promise though that the few most loyal subscribers (i would say hugomath and warman at least) will be offered to join small scale beta tests sometime during the coming month.
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Yeah, you dont want to release it to early. Aim for October/November.
Cant you make a video trailer for it? I just gotta see some of it
//Zelzahim
Cant you make a video trailer for it? I just gotta see some of it
//Zelzahim
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Well, while you are in Greece, maybe you can see some stuff that MIGHT be useful in the map, for example, the touristic things that you may see.
Oh right, I don't play on B.Net
. I play on Garena. But if you send me the map, I can surely test it with my friends.
Oh right, I don't play on B.Net
. I play on Garena. But if you send me the map, I can surely test it with my friends.
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Ah, ok. Well, i'm going to the Cyclades (will be travelling around by boat to different isles), and those are not on my map since they are too small (except crete, which is already terrained).
There will be no beta testings apart from those supervised by me, but if you ever get a b-net account, you are more than welcome.
@Falafel (lol at that name, what is a falafel sausage anyways?); I don't really have the equipment on my computer to edit a video, but perhaps i will make one prior to the release (not likely sooner).
There will be no beta testings apart from those supervised by me, but if you ever get a b-net account, you are more than welcome.
@Falafel (lol at that name, what is a falafel sausage anyways?); I don't really have the equipment on my computer to edit a video, but perhaps i will make one prior to the release (not likely sooner).
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Remember sun lotion ;P
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lol, i will
Swedes are like vampires, we get so little sunlight up here that we get totally scorched in the sun, haha.
By the way, @falafelkorv, Vuormalainen just told me that he would be happy to make a promotional trailer for this project, so it will be done after all.
Swedes are like vampires, we get so little sunlight up here that we get totally scorched in the sun, haha.
By the way, @falafelkorv, Vuormalainen just told me that he would be happy to make a promotional trailer for this project, so it will be done after all.
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Can't wait for the video
EDIT: HEY! Awesome News
! The guy who fixed my computer was able to get my old HD back, so I got everything back(Yay)!
I'm not sure yet if will keep working on the WW2 Campaigns though. I'm considering in return working on it when I get more inspired in WW2. For example, if I watch a awesome movie, get a new game talking about WW2, etc. Maybe, next year, when I start studying about WW2, I'll return to the project
EDIT: HEY! Awesome News
! The guy who fixed my computer was able to get my old HD back, so I got everything back(Yay)!I'm not sure yet if will keep working on the WW2 Campaigns though. I'm considering in return working on it when I get more inspired in WW2. For example, if I watch a awesome movie, get a new game talking about WW2, etc. Maybe, next year, when I start studying about WW2, I'll return to the project
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Do you still need help finding more ultimates? i'd be happy to do it.
Maybe the "Amerika Bomber" would be a technology for germany?
It was a stealth plane that could fly non stop to america from france and back, based off of the Horten Ho-229
The japanease used Baloon Bombs which were the only american casualties in america of world war 2.
I can't think of any soviet secret weapons, besides the stolen b-29 planes they tried to recreate before soviet russia was in the war on the american's side.
And if canada's in the war (yay canada) you could use the Avro Arrow
a cancelled project right after the war (1946) but you could adapt it.
Maybe the "Amerika Bomber" would be a technology for germany?
It was a stealth plane that could fly non stop to america from france and back, based off of the Horten Ho-229
The japanease used Baloon Bombs which were the only american casualties in america of world war 2.
I can't think of any soviet secret weapons, besides the stolen b-29 planes they tried to recreate before soviet russia was in the war on the american's side.
And if canada's in the war (yay canada) you could use the Avro Arrow
a cancelled project right after the war (1946) but you could adapt it.
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Well, those are OK, but my map is PACKED with content as it is, so i will save any further unit suggestions until i have finished what i have.
Speaking of finished, i am proud to present the Liberty Ship:
And a little shot of it hanging about on the beaches of normandy:
Enjoy!
Speaking of finished, i am proud to present the Liberty Ship:
And a little shot of it hanging about on the beaches of normandy:
Enjoy!
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Are you making a maximum on pocket battleships such as the graf spee?
Because i think you should make a maximum of two to avoid overpoweredness.
the Deutschland and the Graf-Spee
Because i think you should make a maximum of two to avoid overpoweredness.
the Deutschland and the Graf-Spee
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Oh, i didn't read the whole thread.
I'd merge it all with the first post, if i was you, anyways, the graf-spee wasn't a cruiser it was a pocket battleship, basically a miniature battleship meant for speed and agility, the concept was only used by the germans in world war 2, two pocket battleships were every made, the graf-spee, and the Deutschland.
I'd merge it all with the first post, if i was you, anyways, the graf-spee wasn't a cruiser it was a pocket battleship, basically a miniature battleship meant for speed and agility, the concept was only used by the germans in world war 2, two pocket battleships were every made, the graf-spee, and the Deutschland.
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Hey, if you need some ideas with ships and other stuff, check Lord_Sauron's map:
https://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/maps-564/axis-allies-europe-6-9-a-79977/
He did lots of ships and planes... maybe you can check some that might interests you.
https://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/maps-564/axis-allies-europe-6-9-a-79977/
He did lots of ships and planes... maybe you can check some that might interests you.
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@Ikillforeyou, the reason that the germans made pocket-battleships was that they were not allowed to make ships larger than cruisers, due to the versailles treaty. As a response to this, they placed battleship-size turrets on their cruisers to match their firepower.
Actually, due to the size of the graf spee, they are classed as cruisers, though they do deal slightly more damage (at the expense of attack speed).
Ships in my map are generally expensive, and take a long time to construct. Instead, they have a lot of hitpoints and high damage (though they can only fight other ships and naval guns/ports).
Naval superiority can pay itself though, since you will be more able to launch a sea-based invasion, and also cut the enemy trade lines.
The graf spee is now finished (it is AWESOME!!!!!!) and i will show a bunch of images in a few hours.
Actually, due to the size of the graf spee, they are classed as cruisers, though they do deal slightly more damage (at the expense of attack speed).
Ships in my map are generally expensive, and take a long time to construct. Instead, they have a lot of hitpoints and high damage (though they can only fight other ships and naval guns/ports).
Naval superiority can pay itself though, since you will be more able to launch a sea-based invasion, and also cut the enemy trade lines.
The graf spee is now finished (it is AWESOME!!!!!!) and i will show a bunch of images in a few hours.
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YAAY!
Caan't wait
You're not kidding
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Yet another private beta test was played for two hours.
Things are taking shape and all systems seems to be working as they should. Land units are almost fully balanced. The map is fully enjoyable and upgradeable units after the advancing years allows you to push invaders back if you're willing to take the price.
All unit kinds are important for an successful victory - everything from your fresh recruits to your heavy tigers! Combine your troops right and lay ambushes or sieges for your foes!
A bridge defended by your Wespes aswell as PaK40s may take up the fight verus the largest of armies. Keep your flanks defended, as your enemy could easily destroy you with half as many troops from behind!
You might aswell take up the fight on sea and cut the enemy transport lines, leaving one of his armies without backup during the moment you prepare the bombardment!
I can promise you that this will certainly be your most enjoyable Warcraft III experience when it hits release!
Things are taking shape and all systems seems to be working as they should. Land units are almost fully balanced. The map is fully enjoyable and upgradeable units after the advancing years allows you to push invaders back if you're willing to take the price.
All unit kinds are important for an successful victory - everything from your fresh recruits to your heavy tigers! Combine your troops right and lay ambushes or sieges for your foes!
A bridge defended by your Wespes aswell as PaK40s may take up the fight verus the largest of armies. Keep your flanks defended, as your enemy could easily destroy you with half as many troops from behind!
You might aswell take up the fight on sea and cut the enemy transport lines, leaving one of his armies without backup during the moment you prepare the bombardment!
I can promise you that this will certainly be your most enjoyable Warcraft III experience when it hits release!
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