VBS2/3 Discussion thread - the one and only

[papanowel 120]

Thanks for the information, it won't be a big issue to download 20go.

[walker 0]

Hi all

BBC report with VBS being used for treating PTSD:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19683541

Oh and what looks like a certain member of BI Sim in a hamster ball. ;)

Kind Regards walker

[Nicholas 5]

That's pretty cool. It just goes to show that the Real Virtuality engine can be used in many, many different ways.

I want that hamster ball to play ArmA with!

[dm 9]

BBC report with VBS being used for treating PTSD:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19683541

Oh and what looks like a certain member of BI Sim in a hamster ball.

Sorry, that doesn't look like VBS to me. Different character models, different HMMWV, different particle fx.

The whole texture resolution/detail looks quite different too.

Thats not to say VBS isnt capable of doing all that, but it doesn't look like the VBS I know.

Also, that doesnt look like any BI Sim staff I know either ;)

[papanowel 120]

Sorry, that doesn't look like VBS to me. Different character models, different HMMWV, different particle fx.

You are right, it is not VBS 2 (at least not v1.60).

US army Humvee in VBS2:

[kylania 568]

Happy 11th Anniversary BI!

In celebration BISim has quite a few deals including a drawing for 11 FREE VBS2 1.6 PE licenses, 111 first-come-first-serve 50% off PE Licenses ($211!) and 11% discount off the Commercial Version for any governments still up in the air. Details here: http://products.bisimulations.com/bohemia-interactive-simulations-anniversary

[Vandrel 10]

Happy 11th Anniversary BI!

In celebration BISim has quite a few deals including a drawing for 11 FREE VBS2 1.6 PE licenses, 111 first-come-first-serve 50% off PE Licenses ($211!) and 11% discount off the Commercial Version for any governments still up in the air. Details here: http://products.bisimulations.com/bohemia-interactive-simulations-anniversary

Yes, great chance to get ahold of a copy for next to nothing. For anyone out there who's interested in getting into military simulations for a career, this is a opportune time.

[[aps]gnat 28]

Bugger .... wrong time of the month for my personal budget, even at half price! *sigh*

Happy Birthday guys

[NZXSHADOWS 0]

Yes, great chance to get ahold of a copy for next to nothing. For anyone out there who's interested in getting into military simulations for a career, this is a opportune time.

Um how does one make a career out of this? Cause I want a job.

[jagheterjan 10]

I'd be curious to know as well.

[maddogx 13]

Um how does one make a career out of this? Cause I want a job.

I'd be curious to know as well.

I'm guessing:

1. Get VBS2.
   
2. Learn how to make snazzy content for it.
   
3. Get people with money interested in your content.
   
4. ???
   
5. Carreer. (And thus profit!)
   

[jagheterjan 10]

Right, so you think you can help us out with item #3?

btt?

[NZXSHADOWS 0]

but the PE tools/ license isnt for commercial use. Hmm....

Edited October 1, 2012 by NZXSHADOWS

[Messiah 2]

Right, so you think you can help us out with item #3?

btt?

Right here on the forums - a large amount (or back when I had a clue) of the VBS content was/is created by people who started off making addons on these forums, either hired or freelanced - the right people tend to take notice if you happen to fill a gap they have.

[froggyluv 2136]

Gnat;2233071']Bugger .... wrong time of the month for my personal budget' date=' even at half price! *sigh*

Happy Birthday guys[/quote']

Hehe, it's my wife's wrong time of month for me to buy, erhm...*cough* get caught buying expensive games :torture:"please!!!"

That said, Im ready to pull the trigger for that price -is Xaitment yet implemented or coming in the 2.0 upgrade?

Edited October 1, 2012 by froggyluv

[noubernou 77]

There is def money in making vbs2 content... just gotta know when where and what to make. ;)

[onlyrazor 11]

Excellent offer, though personally I have no use for it.

Concerning the user generated content, since VBS2 and Arma run on the same engine, you might as well start there.

[DetCord 96]

Any updates on the 2.0 release? I can't seem to get a definitive answer from anyone.

[NZXSHADOWS 0]

That said, Im ready to pull the trigger for that price -is Xaitment yet implemented or coming in the 2.0 upgrade?

Um.. Think that will be a 3rd party plugin for VBS2. Thats what I was seeing from the newsletter.

http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=a26fbe53f68fee4dde9f902b7&id=62de2e8bba&e=216f24673b - Newsletter September 2012

[Nicholas 5]

I'm really thinking of picking it up. I just hope that there are still some leftover copies at that price tomorrow morning! (I get paid tomorrow.) :)

[froggyluv 2136]

Um.. Think that will be a 3rd party plugin for VBS2. Thats what I was seeing from the newsletter.

http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=a26fbe53f68fee4dde9f902b7&id=62de2e8bba&e=216f24673b - Newsletter September 2012

Not sure I understand the functionality for a novice regarding Plug-Ins -heres to new adventures! Trigger pulled :cheers:

[Nicholas 5]

I've rethought. Why would I want to buy a product designed for military customers? I can only see it being cool for a while and the novelty wearing off.

I can always buy it later at full price too. :) (If $422-$500 is the full price, that's a lot cheaper than I thought it was.)

[papanowel 120]

I think Vandrel is talking about this.

[Vandrel 10]

I think Vandrel is talking about this.

You Sir are correct :)

However, if someone feels a little saucy and wants to look else where, there's always contracting for other organizations. The customer-user base for VBS2 is really quite large and employment opportunities are out there every day.

For $211 a pop it's really a nice foot in the door to the industry if you have any desire to make this your career. I did :)

[kklownboy 43]

If they had a West Coast Office, in Los Angles,Portland OR, or even Vegas NV. Largest talent pool in the world.