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The closest I can think of:
ARMA, released (and ARMA2 expected for 2009)
Operatiom Flash Point, dated
Operatiom Flash Point 2 (expected for Q3 2009)
google it
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| Posted: Tue, 16th Dec 2008 13:17 Post subject: |
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there's a bunch of simulator types
there's platform simulation like flight simulators, tank simulators, etc
then there's tactical combat simulators, like arma, flashpoint and (early) rainbow six
the platform ones are usually limited to just few similar things, like commercial aircrafts or ww2 submarines etc
some of my favourites;
for modern naval warfare?
dangerous waters
has nuclear attack submarines, limited action aircraft, antisubmarine helicopters and surface destroyer ships - all of which you can control
flight simulation is way out of the scope of this game.. it emphasises the role of platform leadership, placing you as the commander of your chosen platform
so you need a flight simulator like falcon 4.0 or lock-on to complete the set and have the full naval battlefield
if you want to go one level higher and command entire naval fleets, get fleet command, harpoon (both ten years old, but still valid) or the open source, still alpha stage global conflict blue (no release in a year  )
modern land warfare?
bohemia's flashpoint practically invented the infantry simulation, which included grossly simplified tank, helicopter and aircraft elements
their follow-up arma improved on that and further, arma2 is due early 2009
as said, their platform simulations are very simple, but sufficient to play their part in the infantry structure of the game
tank simulation - steel beasts
uncracked and carrying a ridiculous price tag of $125
the ultimate modern tank simulation, but come on
other than that i can't really think of anything
ww2 simulations are a genre of their own though, and there's a bunch of those
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| Posted: Tue, 16th Dec 2008 13:25 Post subject: |
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Yeah Arma pretty much rocks. There are 'cooperative' servers where you can 'liberate' the island the game is based on. Somehow those maps have built in mods with features, such as ranks, participate in capturing towns, kills, repairs, healing and you gain ranks and acces to new goodies.
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| Posted: Tue, 16th Dec 2008 14:04 Post subject: |
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Red Orchestra is worth a look. I prefer OpFlash/ArmA for infantry, but the tank battles in RO are something else.
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| Posted: Tue, 16th Dec 2008 16:32 Post subject: |
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Browse through this tactical guide for Arma, you'll see this is prolly the no. 1 choice for realism.
http://dslyecxi.com/armattp.html
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| Posted: Wed, 17th Dec 2008 12:43 Post subject: |
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Yeah i'm not much of a fan of arma, i played it ages ago and didn't like it.
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| Posted: Wed, 17th Dec 2008 13:40 Post subject: |
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| gingerninjaaaaaa wrote: | | Yeah i'm not much of a fan of arma, i played it ages ago and didn't like it. |
Same here...didnt like Arma |
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| Posted: Wed, 17th Dec 2008 13:57 Post subject: |
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| gingerninjaaaaaa wrote: | 2 might be good though 
Looking forward to operation flashpoint 2 as well, should be good games. |
OF2 is gunna be FUCKIN SWEET! Cant wait for that. My most anticipated game in 09
EDIT
Sorry, my second most anticipated game. The game im DYING to play is Empire: Total War.....thats gunna be fuckin awesome, game of the year prolly |
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| Posted: Wed, 17th Dec 2008 14:01 Post subject: |
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Armed Assault is Operation Flashpoint without the single-player polish. Both games, on release, were bug infested, sloppy-rough-around-the-edges affairs. Patched up they are the best in the business, especially online or with user-made missions and modifications.
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| Posted: Wed, 17th Dec 2008 14:45 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Wed, 17th Dec 2008 14:47 Post subject: |
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| Ispep wrote: | | Armed Assault is Operation Flashpoint without the single-player polish. Both games, on release, were bug infested, sloppy-rough-around-the-edges affairs. Patched up they are the best in the business, especially online or with user-made missions and modifications. |
I've got operation flashpoint with a few addons they released on me comp somewhere.
Can i get it online for free somehow?
I wanna try some mods for it.
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| Posted: Wed, 17th Dec 2008 21:14 Post subject: |
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| gingerninjaaaaaa wrote: | | SycoShaman wrote: | | gingerninjaaaaaa wrote: | 2 might be good though
Looking forward to operation flashpoint 2 as well, should be good games. |
OF2 is gunna be FUCKIN SWEET! Cant wait for that. My most anticipated game in 09
EDIT
Sorry, my second most anticipated game. The game im DYING to play is Empire: Total War.....thats gunna be fuckin awesome, game of the year prolly |
Yep i'm going to be buying them syco
Empires been delayed till March now though |
No way.....
Fuck, I deliberatly got my new vid card in November (before xmas rush) because I thought Empire was gunna be out like in Jan or Feb at the latest.....fuck, 3 more months?
How depressing................ |
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| Posted: Wed, 17th Dec 2008 22:18 Post subject: |
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| gingerninjaaaaaa wrote: | | Ispep wrote: | | Armed Assault is Operation Flashpoint without the single-player polish. Both games, on release, were bug infested, sloppy-rough-around-the-edges affairs. Patched up they are the best in the business, especially online or with user-made missions and modifications. |
I've got operation flashpoint with a few addons they released on me comp somewhere.
Can i get it online for free somehow?
I wanna try some mods for it. |
I don't think you need a CD key to play online. I remember lending a friend a copy and I played against him online. I could be wrong though, it's been years since I tried it. |
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| Posted: Thu, 18th Dec 2008 01:42 Post subject: |
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| Ispep wrote: | | Armed Assault is Operation Flashpoint without the single-player polish. Both games, on release, were bug infested, sloppy-rough-around-the-edges affairs. Patched up they are the best in the business, especially online or with user-made missions and modifications. |
Yeah, too bad it still runs like crap! It can look pretty amazing though.
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| Posted: Thu, 18th Dec 2008 01:55 Post subject: |
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| CaptainLove wrote: | | Ispep wrote: | | Armed Assault is Operation Flashpoint without the single-player polish. Both games, on release, were bug infested, sloppy-rough-around-the-edges affairs. Patched up they are the best in the business, especially online or with user-made missions and modifications. |
Yeah, too bad it still runs like crap! It can look pretty amazing though. |
Runs like crap ?? Have you played with the patches applyed ? Cause it runs smooth on my pc. |
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