Grognard Games Megathread - Registered Hex Offenders.

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pedro0930: Oct 15, 2012

1stGear posted:

Are the objectives purely time-based like the vanilla release or the more varied objectives like the Grand Campaigns?

In the build I played all the mission objectives are time based, capture all victory hex before the turn limit. However, in some mission there's bonus objective such as during the invasion of Poland if you advance quick enough you'll disrupt the Polish mobilization effort, causing the enemy to get less reinforcement. In another scenario, if you destroy a strong point, it'll cause the enemy morale to crumble (half the enemy strength in Warsaw become suppressed).

# ? Feb 16, 2020 01:30

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BBJoey: Oct 31, 2012

I thought they were going all in on random map gen, have they revised that decision?

# ? Feb 16, 2020 08:39

pedro0930: Oct 15, 2012

BBJoey posted:

I thought they were going all in on random map gen, have they revised that decision?

There is random scenario/map generator option but it's not available in the build I played.

# ? Feb 16, 2020 11:57

V for Vegas: Sep 1, 2004; THUNDERDOME LOSER

Mr Luxury Yacht posted:

Polished off a new version of my Armored Brigade mod:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nzzgja5tanueav9/lazyFactions%200.45.zip?dl=0

Running with the "what-if" theme, this version adds Prussia as a weird prototype filled Germany. Since there wasn't really much I could find pre-1965 or so, they start with a lot of end of WW2 equipment/prototypes. Quite workable in the early 50s, but once HEAT starts getting thrown around their lack of speed really starts to hurt. Starting in the mid 60s they get Leopards, but it's the bizarre Borgward entry that didn't make it to the final bidding:

One difference is that it's got the Russian 115mm instead of the L7, given the alt-history I'm basing this off of, the UK is socialist and probably wouldn't share it. The 115mm is close enough in terms of capability anyway. Once the 80s hit, they get some tanks based on that goody double-barrelled VT 1-2 prototype. Turretless, but packing twin 120mm cannons.

For now, as with the first pass of the last faction the airforce is just the standard Germany other than a couple Me 262s to fill in up to 1965.

On that note I mostly finished the airforce for the Union. Probably the most unique thing is the Avrocar, which if it had worked was planned to have an 106mm recoilless rifle strapped to it. So basically a scout flying saucer that can (pretty inaccurately) blast a few tanks.

Next up Communist UK! If anyone has any cool flag ideas let me know because I'm not finding any ones that really stand out. I'm thinking once they're done, I might upload a version with just the alt-history factions to the workshop. Given the amount of modification I've had to do for those sprites I feel less sketchy about uploading them than the real-world factions with sprites that are basically just straight dumped from SPMBT.

Getting some errors. Can't find rifle3shots_fr.wav, bren.wav or flag_be.png.

# ? Feb 16, 2020 12:01

ThisIsJohnWayne: Feb 23, 2007; Ooo! Look at me! NO DON'T LOOK AT ME!

pedro0930 posted:

So I got a chance to play some Panzer Corps 2 and it's looking good so far. As far as I can tell it's almost a 100% recreation of Panzer Corps 1 with new 3D engine and bells and whistles such as a trait system that can really changes up your play style. For example, you can give all your tanks river crossing capability or the ability to cancel out enemy zone of control, or recieving limited amount of random prototypes early. Game runs smooth, animation is snappy, so far pretty good first impression.

How does it compare to Panzer General 2? Any differences, or is it almost like a HD remake?

And as for a flag for a communist england, google "kaiserreich Union of Britain" for a couple good ones. Otherwise if you have a specific request, I can whip one up for ye

# ? Feb 16, 2020 14:23

Mr Luxury Yacht: Apr 16, 2012

V for Vegas posted:

Getting some errors. Can't find rifle3shots_fr.wav, bren.wav or flag_be.png.

Errors on startup? Are you running the most current verson of AB? Those files should have been added in the same game patch that added the France/Belgium DLC.

Just checked by patching my out of date non-Steam AB version to the newest and the files are showing up there now. Try patching using the auto-updater in the launch menu.

Mr Luxury Yacht fucked around with this message at 15:03 on Feb 16, 2020

# ? Feb 16, 2020 14:35

Alchenar: Apr 9, 2008

Watching Ultimate Dreadnaughts videos on youtube and it's amazing how many people insist on secondary main batteries.

# ? Feb 16, 2020 15:16

pedro0930: Oct 15, 2012

ThisIsJohnWayne posted:

How does it compare to Panzer General 2? Any differences, or is it almost like a HD remake?

And as for a flag for a communist england, google "kaiserreich Union of Britain" for a couple good ones. Otherwise if you have a specific request, I can whip one up for ye

There's just more stuff and better graphic I think. Honestly I don't remember all the minute details but the gameplay is very similar.

# ? Feb 16, 2020 20:44

mllaneza: Apr 28, 2007; Veteran, Bermuda Triangle Expeditionary Force, 1993-1952

Alchenar posted:

Watching Ultimate Dreadnaughts videos on youtube and it's amazing how many people insist on secondary main batteries.

Speaking of which, I need to reinstall and can't find my order confirmation email. What sender do I search for ?

# ? Feb 17, 2020 03:27

Pirate Radar: Apr 18, 2008; You're not my Ruthie!
You're not my Debbie!
You're not my Sherry!

RPS has a nice article about a real-time Pacific Fleet WWII game that looks interesting, if admittedly limited�no multiplayer, and only late 1941-early 1943.

# ? Feb 17, 2020 04:18

Pharnakes: Aug 14, 2009

mllaneza posted:

Speaking of which, I need to reinstall and can't find my order confirmation email. What sender do I search for ?

Xsolla, probably.

# ? Feb 17, 2020 11:53

Chuck_D: Aug 25, 2003

Pirate Radar posted:

RPS has a nice article about a real-time Pacific Fleet WWII game that looks interesting, if admittedly limited�no multiplayer, and only late 1941-early 1943.

I like it.

# ? Feb 17, 2020 13:27

Saros: Dec 29, 2009; Its almost like we're a Bureaucracy, in space!

I set sail for the Planet of Lab Requisitions!!

Thanks to BBJoey we finally learn the one thing that Truck Nazi and Train Nazi can agree on. Turns out it's hatred of me.

# ? Feb 17, 2020 13:42

Alchenar: Apr 9, 2008

mllaneza posted:

Speaking of which, I need to reinstall and can't find my order confirmation email. What sender do I search for ?

Xsolla.

# ? Feb 17, 2020 13:47

Lum_: Jun 5, 2006

Mr Luxury Yacht posted:

Next up Communist UK! If anyone has any cool flag ideas let me know because I'm not finding any ones that really stand out.

Kaiserreich UOB flag mentioned upthread:

If not wanting to use one from another mod, this one is fairly likely (the symbol is the actual logo of the CPUK)

# ? Feb 17, 2020 19:33

sum: Nov 15, 2010

Pirate Radar posted:

RPS has a nice article about a real-time Pacific Fleet WWII game that looks interesting, if admittedly limited�no multiplayer, and only late 1941-early 1943.

Yeah it looked really exciting. The fact that devs are building it around the realistic first-person flag officer mode is really encouraging; more wargames should borrow from Radio Commander. I do think the insistence on minimal abstractions might lead to a lot of jankyness though considering how small the team is

# ? Feb 17, 2020 20:12

Mr Luxury Yacht: Apr 16, 2012

Lum_ posted:

Kaiserreich UOB flag mentioned upthread:

If not wanting to use one from another mod, this one is fairly likely (the symbol is the actual logo of the CPUK)

The second one looks like exactly what I'm looking for, thanks!

# ? Feb 18, 2020 04:08

gradenko_2000: Oct 5, 2010; HELL SERPENT; Lipstick Apathy

sum posted:

Yeah it looked really exciting. The fact that devs are building it around the realistic first-person flag officer mode is really encouraging; more wargames should borrow from Radio Commander.

Thinkin about an East Front game where your only view is a map in a tent like it was Tabletop Simulator

Maybe you get to fly around in a Storch for a closer look, but then you might get shot down

# ? Feb 18, 2020 04:15

Jobbo_Fett: Mar 7, 2014; Slava Ukrayini; Clapping Larry

Better than landing in a minefield

# ? Feb 18, 2020 04:21

mllaneza: Apr 28, 2007; Veteran, Bermuda Triangle Expeditionary Force, 1993-1952

Alchenar posted:

Xsolla.

Thank you to both of you.

Xsolla's customer support chat got my download and activate emails re-sent in less than 5 minutes. That's pretty impressive support for a weirdo European FTP-gold-buying payment processor.

# ? Feb 18, 2020 04:41

sum: Nov 15, 2010

gradenko_2000 posted:

Thinkin about an East Front game where your only view is a map in a tent like it was Tabletop Simulator

Maybe you get to fly around in a Storch for a closer look, but then you might get shot down

My dream grognard game is a first person Civil War game where you're stuck inside of a farmhouse headquarters physically shuffling around counters on a map and wondering why the hell your none of the couriers you sent off to XX Corps have returned

# ? Feb 18, 2020 04:51

Foo Diddley: Oct 29, 2011; cat

gradenko_2000 posted:

Thinkin about an East Front game where your only view is a map in a tent like it was Tabletop Simulator

Maybe you get to fly around in a Storch for a closer look, but then you might get shot down

I just want them to put a Storch into new IL-2. I love that plane you guys

# ? Feb 18, 2020 06:13

gradenko_2000: Oct 5, 2010; HELL SERPENT; Lipstick Apathy

sum posted:

My dream grognard game is a first person Civil War game where you're stuck inside of a farmhouse headquarters physically shuffling around counters on a map and wondering why the hell your none of the couriers you sent off to XX Corps have returned

I remember there was an Age of Sail game from the 90s where you'd plot out your moves like in a WEGO format, and then the turn would play out, but it would switch to a first-person view from your flagship where you'd watch the next 5 minutes pass on deck

# ? Feb 18, 2020 06:30

OddObserver: Apr 3, 2009

Alchenar posted:

Watching Ultimate Dreadnaughts videos on youtube and it's amazing how many people insist on secondary main batteries.

Does the game simulate why that's a bad idea?

# ? Feb 18, 2020 07:05

mllaneza: Apr 28, 2007; Veteran, Bermuda Triangle Expeditionary Force, 1993-1952

OddObserver posted:

Does the game simulate why that's a bad idea?

In terms of tonnage allocated to mediocre firepower, yes.

# ? Feb 18, 2020 07:25

Pharnakes: Aug 14, 2009

It feels to me like heavy secondary guns take way less weight allocation than they should.

I feel like it only considers the weight of the turrets and ammo, and make no consideration for how the presence of large magazines on the wings would royally gently caress up the internal layout and armour schemes.

# ? Feb 18, 2020 09:16

Alchenar: Apr 9, 2008

OddObserver posted:

Does the game simulate why that's a bad idea?

Yes, although you can set up a scenario where all-big gun dreadnoughts never became a thing and your 110k 1940's monster with 50 8in guns per side drives through a fleet of 1910 battleships.

# ? Feb 18, 2020 09:18

BBJoey: Oct 31, 2012

Saros posted:

Thanks to BBJoey we finally learn the one thing that Truck Nazi and Train Nazi can agree on. Turns out it's hatred of me.

"Negative (at start of turn, may have changed)" - hey, you never know, it might go positive one day :unsmith:

# ? Feb 18, 2020 10:16

V for Vegas: Sep 1, 2004; THUNDERDOME LOSER

Mr Luxury Yacht posted:

Errors on startup? Are you running the most current verson of AB? Those files should have been added in the same game patch that added the France/Belgium DLC.

Just checked by patching my out of date non-Steam AB version to the newest and the files are showing up there now. Try patching using the auto-updater in the launch menu.

I was trying to play this on my old desktop install not my steam install.

# ? Feb 18, 2020 12:06

Pharnakes: Aug 14, 2009

Would you guys be interested in a video LP of WitP?

I have always kept all the saves and notes of my old games with the intent of making an LP at some point, but after a couple of abortive attempts at making an SS LP (seriously it took me like 3 hours I think to make the post for turn 1), I have decided the only way it would be at all viable is as a video LP.

I'm not sure I would really watch a video lp of it myself, from the consumer perspective it's definitely suited to screenshots I think, but then on the other hand there's apparently people who watch XTRG's videos at 5hr~ per turn, so maybe some people would?

If so, what would you like to see focused on? Since this would be an LP of a finished game, as opposed to prerecorded videos then released once the game is finished, I won't be able to show what orders I issued, only capture the results. I can largely remember the overall strategies, so I can talk about that, and maybe it would be kind of interesting to only see the results anyway? A bit like real history, you can mostly see what happened but the exact details and the motives are mostly a matter of speculation rather than fact.

What would you actually want to see in a VLP of WitP?

Presumably you don't want to watch battles fold out salvo by salvo, I don't even tend to do that as the player unless it's something really juicy like my battleships wailing on a carrier, but also it's not going to be super interesting if I just mash escape and only show you the results? Or maybe that is better, it would certainly make the videos less tedious and it's the battle results that really count.

I was thinking if I tried to condense the battle replay down to about 5 minutes, and then spent another ~5 minutes talking about the situation and what I can remember of the overall battle plan at the time? I suppose the idea being to try and make the video not take that much longer to watch than a post in a SSLP to read.

# ? Feb 21, 2020 21:55

Drone: Aug 22, 2003; Incredible machine

Pharnakes posted:

I was thinking if I tried to condense the battle replay down to about 5 minutes, and then spent another ~5 minutes talking about the situation and what I can remember of the overall battle plan at the time? I suppose the idea being to try and make the video not take that much longer to watch than a post in a SSLP to read.

Yeah, this sounds pretty good to be honest. I don't need to see hours of people clicking their convoys around; instead a video reaction to the turn resolution, then the video cuts back in after you've already input all your orders, and you go around the map and give a high-level summary of the things you've done / the plans (short and long term) you're setting up, etc.

Could be neat!

# ? Feb 22, 2020 07:11

Grey Hunter: Oct 17, 2007; Hero of the soviet union.
Accidental destroyer of planets

Pharnakes posted:

Would you guys be interested in a video LP of WitP?

I have always kept all the saves and notes of my old games with the intent of making an LP at some point, but after a couple of abortive attempts at making an SS LP (seriously it took me like 3 hours I think to make the post for turn 1), I have decided the only way it would be at all viable is as a video LP.

I'm not sure I would really watch a video lp of it myself, from the consumer perspective it's definitely suited to screenshots I think, but then on the other hand there's apparently people who watch XTRG's videos at 5hr~ per turn, so maybe some people would?

If so, what would you like to see focused on? Since this would be an LP of a finished game, as opposed to prerecorded videos then released once the game is finished, I won't be able to show what orders I issued, only capture the results. I can largely remember the overall strategies, so I can talk about that, and maybe it would be kind of interesting to only see the results anyway? A bit like real history, you can mostly see what happened but the exact details and the motives are mostly a matter of speculation rather than fact.

What would you actually want to see in a VLP of WitP?

Presumably you don't want to watch battles fold out salvo by salvo, I don't even tend to do that as the player unless it's something really juicy like my battleships wailing on a carrier, but also it's not going to be super interesting if I just mash escape and only show you the results? Or maybe that is better, it would certainly make the videos less tedious and it's the battle results that really count.

I was thinking if I tried to condense the battle replay down to about 5 minutes, and then spent another ~5 minutes talking about the situation and what I can remember of the overall battle plan at the time? I suppose the idea being to try and make the video not take that much longer to watch than a post in a SSLP to read.

Please do this so I don't do a video dbd lp of it. So you can hear my voice during ground combat.....

# ? Feb 22, 2020 10:34

Chuck_D: Aug 25, 2003

The more WitP the better.

# ? Feb 22, 2020 13:41

Pharnakes: Aug 14, 2009

Well, here we go: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3915094

P.S. Grey if you ever want to do a proper LP of WitP hit me up for an opponent.

# ? Feb 22, 2020 19:07

Grumio: Sep 20, 2001; in culina est

Ooh, maybe you and Grey could do a PBEM day, with weekly progress updates of major battles and plans

# ? Feb 24, 2020 07:16

ZombieLenin: Sep 6, 2009; "Democracy for the insignificant minority, democracy for the rich--that is the democracy of capitalist society." VI Lenin

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Is the new First World War game any good?

# ? Feb 25, 2020 15:05

V for Vegas: Sep 1, 2004; THUNDERDOME LOSER

The Strategic Command one? Yeah it is pretty good if you ignore the naval game - one unit per hex just doesn't work for that part.

# ? Feb 25, 2020 22:44

dublish: Oct 31, 2011

It's a good buy, especially if you don't already have Commander: The Great War. Watching various YouTube single and multiplayer campaigns makes me think it needs a tutorial for certain mechanics though, because most people don't seem to read the manual.

# ? Feb 25, 2020 23:16

Dilkington: Aug 6, 2010; "Al mio amore Dilkington, Gennaro"

Big Slitherine sale on steam- I'm buying either Gary Grigsby's War In the East or War In the West.

I lean towards WITE because of the setting and mod support, but I'm curious about WITW's changes to the gameplay- I was wondering if anyone had recommendations.

# ? Feb 25, 2020 23:43

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# ? Apr 28, 2024 11:24

V for Vegas: Sep 1, 2004; THUNDERDOME LOSER

Get WITE no question.

# ? Feb 25, 2020 23:56

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