New game: 1944: D-day

[privatenoob 0]

Time to bring out the trash and other arcade games.

This is a OFP site dam it. So if anyone has missed this I think

you should check it out. Maybe those that enjoy( i didnt)WWII online should check this one out.

Not only a mod for HL2 and Bf2 but also an own retail game. Dunno if BF2 or HL2 engine really can manage this game?

1944: D-day

http://www.1944game.com/

(1944 D-Day: Operation Overlord features over 160x160 km of accurately recreated terrain.) Hmm that is not so huge though or is it? Dunno how huge landscape WWII-online has....

[Daniel 0]

Not much info on the site, though it certainly looks nice.

http://www.1944game.com/reality/fi11.jpg

http://www.1944game.com/reality/u235docks.jpg

[Bordoy 0]

http://www.1944game.com/intel.html

sounds good this does

Quote[/b] ]This epic game depicts the true scope of D-Day, simulating the entire battle over the course of 24 hours+. The player has the ability to select any unit currently in battle, opening up endless hours of play. 1944 : D-Day is the most complete WW2 experience to date, with over 200,000 units to choose from, with 50+ weapons and 200+ vehicles to use and command.

Game Features

Realistic Squad tactics based on actual military training guides.

100% Authentic

With over 50 WW2 weapons

With over 200 vehicles,planes, tanks, boats and artillery

All of Normandy recreated from photos, maps and drawings

Realistic controls and accurate simulation.

Every Unit, Every Nation.

Germany

UK

US

Canada

Australia

New Zealand

And many more

Realistic AI controlling every aspect of the game.

The AI controls the emotions and feelings of every unit

Coordinates realistic tactics and movements

Manages over 200,000 units realtime

Large open dynamic maps, that live and breath alongside the combat.

Animals that react to the combat

Grass and trees that flow with the wind

Buildings and terrain that take realistic damage

24 Hour clock, watch the sun rise as the battles continue

Witness all areas of combat, from all sides.

Omaha Beach

Utah Beach

Sword Beach

Juno Beach

Gold Beach

Point Du Hoc

Bayeux region

Caen

Benouville

St Mere Eglise

Carentan

And the rest of Normandy full realised.

Large Open Multiplayer and Co-Op system for 128+ players.

Sounds very nice. No more palying as Americans on every game.

Quote[/b] ](1944 D-Day: Operation Overlord features over 160x160 km of accurately recreated terrain.) Hmm that is not so huge though or is it? Dunno how huge landscape WWII-online has....

Gold Beach was around 15km. So thats like 10.6 beaches put together in a line. But remember there was only 5 beaches that were landed on.

Would be good if it starts at the proper beginning with the paratroopers landind. An it would be nice to actually play a proper WW2 game from the German side. Wolfensteing and shit like that don't count.

http://www.1944game.com/faq.html

Check the FAQ out!!

Quote[/b] ]What is the career system like?

The career system will cover all divisions that make up a nations armed forces. This means the player can make a career in the army, which will allow them to progress up through the army, as any person would have during WW2; the more training you take and the more experience you get, the more access you’ll get to other classes and ranks. For example tank commander, squad leader, battalion commander and so on.

Nice

[DracoPaladore 0]

Holy wingnuts. Juno! Ortona! Great!

Sounds almost too good to be true.

[PainDealer 0]

this sounds very promising after seeing all 2nd class shooters!

but isn't WW2 kinda old already? at least 1944 - 45 normandy to berlin and stuff

[billybob2002 0]

You know planning changes over time? Do not get your hopes up.

Quote[/b] ]Not only a mod for HL2 and Bf2 but also an own retail game. Dunno if BF2 or HL2 engine really can manage this game?

http://www.1944game.com/mods.html

Quote[/b] ]The full details of the mods have yet to be decided, but what we do know is that the maps will be small, in the region of 1km x1km or a little over. The same system that is used in the main game to track the AI's movements around the map will be used. This will provide a unique system for units moving in and out of the battlefield allowing for more dynamic gameplay.

Full gameplay details will be finalised in July.

[Bordoy 0]

this sounds very promising after seeing all 2nd class shooters!

but isn't WW2 kinda old already? at least 1944 - 45 normandy to berlin and stuff

Who cares mates, after something as promising as this. i couldn't care if it was the Punic Wars or the War in Iraq.

Billybob: lets just buy the retails game so we don't have 1km by 1km maps

[Daniel 0]

Quote[/b] ]So can you be a Medic?

Yes, the Medic is a rather unique unit, their primary goal is to try and ensure that units are safe, and can be extracted from hot-zones, but during certain events the medic’s role is simply ensuring that each injured unit has enough morphine to pass on in peace. If that isn’t your cup of tea of course the AI can handle it.

This honestly does sounds awesome. If they pull this off it could be the only ww2 ground sim that mixes graphics and realism and infantry!

[PainDealer 0]

Daniel @ June 14 2005,22:38)]

Quote[/b] ]So can you be a Medic?

Yes, the Medic is a rather unique unit, their primary goal is to try and ensure that units are safe, and can be extracted from hot-zones, but during certain events the medic’s role is simply ensuring that each injured unit has enough morphine to pass on in peace. If that isn’t your cup of tea of course the AI can handle it.

This honestly does sounds awesome. If they pull this off it could be the only ww2 ground sim that mixes graphics and realism and infantry!

well that's something I'd like to see in OFP2 as well. like ultra realistic medics. not just drilling air over the wounded and *kazam* he's CUUUURED

this game really might be worth checking out (if I don't get bored with military stuff during my service that's gonna begin within a month )

[Bordoy 0]

Daniel @ June 14 2005,22:38)]

Quote[/b] ]So can you be a Medic?  

 Yes, the Medic is a rather unique unit, their primary goal is to try and ensure that units are safe, and can be extracted from hot-zones, but during certain events the medic’s role is simply ensuring that each injured unit has enough morphine to pass on in peace. If that isn’t your cup of tea of course the AI can handle it.  

This honestly does sounds awesome. If they pull this off it could be the only ww2 ground sim that mixes graphics and realism and infantry!    

well that's something I'd like to see in OFP2 as well. like ultra realistic medics. not just drilling air over the wounded and *kazam* he's CUUUURED

this game really might be worth checking out (if I don't get bored with military stuff during my service that's gonna begin within a month )

Same here mate about the medic things.

You can use weekends to play?

[privatenoob 0]

this sounds very promising after seeing all 2nd class shooters!

but isn't WW2 kinda old already? at least 1944 - 45 normandy to berlin and stuff

Quote[/b] ]but isn't WW2 kinda old already? at least 1944 - 45 normandy to berlin and stuff

But old in what way? This is a long way from Cod, red orchestra or BIA. I was so disappointed over Bia by the way....

I hope 1944: D-day atleast delivers some it promises, a real WWII sim.

So, if Im understanding correctly, the 1944 maps for HL2 and BF2 mods is going to be small? *lol* I knew it.....engines couldnt cope with it.

Virtual battlefield system for life!

[PainDealer 0]

well if they have some seriously new stuff in it maybe it works but... there are many other themes as well that could be used as well.

@Bordoy: dunno about those weekends in finland we get every other weekend off tops but I hope I can get my hands on some new stuff including this one

[Daniel 0]

There arn't many combat engines I know of that can support 100Km maps - I really hope this game lives up to expectations.

[Bordoy 0]

Right lads, the whole map will NOT be loaded by computer or that would take some crazy RAM amount. There will be 'invisible walls' of some kind but i am not sure how it will work out TBH.

Quote[/b] ]@Bordoy: dunno about those weekends in finland we get every other weekend off tops but I hope I can get my hands on some new stuff including this one

Every weekend off in the UK as long as;

1: Not on excercise

2: Not on guard duty

3: Not needed for some reason

[JdB 151]

Why, oh why, again Normandy

It's like WW2 consisted of no more than the invasion of France (or liberation of France, whichever you prefer)

[PainDealer 0]

maybe they will use this magic streaming with the map I remember reading something about it in the OFP2 section but maybe I was just drunk or dreaming it could work or plan B

[harley 3 1185 0]

I agree with Hunter.  Haven't they flogged Normandy into little ribbons now?  MOH:AA, Call of Duty, BF1942, Day of Defeat, BIA.  What's the next one going to be called?  "Landing on the beaches of Normandy?", "6th June - D-Day?", "Omaha - The Game?".

Why don't they cover El-Alamein, the capture of Remargen or other famous actions?  Or the Northwest Pacific "Island-Hopping" campain, or MacArthur's "Return" to the Philippines?  Burma, Greece, Kiska, Crete, Malaya, Iwo Jima, New Guinea, Okinawa, Saipan, Ulithi, Gualdacanal, Italy, Belgium, Holland, Tarawa-so many battles and campaigns which could be recreated and teach people a bit of the history behind the greatest war of all time.  I think everyone has the picture about the Normandy landings, great as they were, by now.

By the way, how come I can't get my Signature pic working? Is there a certain size restriction??

[llauma 0]

I agree.. If they want to make a realistic game they should pick something beyond the mainstream scenarios. Not something that has been covered by Hollywood or arcade games hundreds of times but some battles hardly mentioned in the history books. That's what war is, most days are not historical but plain war.

[shinRaiden 0]

http://www.1944game.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18

Quote[/b] ]

...As with all our vehicles they are really low poly...

http://www.1944game.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16

Quote[/b] ]

We are currently workin on Normal Mapped versions and characters that will really push the engines we are using. Bear in mind that Reality Engine can have characters with 16k + tris and HL2 can handle characters upto 8000 tirs if not more, this is all subjective on hardware.

[Placebo 29]

Bordoy don't triple post please, use edit.

[Bordoy 0]

Bordoy don't triple post please, use edit.

Ok, sorry mate.

Quote[/b] ]I agree with Hunter. Haven't they flogged Normandy into little ribbons now? MOH:AA, Call of Duty, BF1942, Day of Defeat, BIA. What's the next one going to be called? "Landing on the beaches of Normandy?", "6th June - D-Day?", "Omaha - The Game?".

Why don't they cover El-Alamein, the capture of Remargen or other famous actions? Or the Northwest Pacific "Island-Hopping" campain, or MacArthur's "Return" to the Philippines? Burma, Greece, Kiska, Crete, Malaya, Iwo Jima, New Guinea, Okinawa, Saipan, Ulithi, Gualdacanal, Italy, Belgium, Holland, Tarawa-so many battles and campaigns which could be recreated and teach people a bit of the history behind the greatest war of all time. I think everyone has the picture about the Normandy landings, great as they were, by now.

Yer i agree with you and what everyone else is saying. Would like to see a different scenario to Operation Overlord. And like you say, there are many out there, plus it doesn't have to even be a WW2 game.

[harley 3 1185 0]

Not World War Two??! . Bordoy, snap out of it! Have a drink of water, quick.

What you say is true, but for sheer scale and variety World War Two is unbeatable, yet everyone still manages to focus on Normandy!

There aren't many undeveloped military eras left undeveloped these days; there's the U.S. Civil War, but someone's making a mod for UT of that; there's the Great War, but noone has the balls to make a game about either the Western Front, Gallipoli, or the Near East. And then there's Korea. All else has been done or is inconsequential. I'd personally like to see a First World War Game, see if I could beat the odds every time I went over the top .

[lono 0]

Hi all

When I started this project some 4+ years ago Normandy wasnt over done, I will be the first to admit that now, Normandy is not my first choice, but given the road I took back then, I decided to finish what I started.

Hence we are developing this in a Normandy Scenario. Perhaps the saving grace for this is that All of Normandy is covered, not just a simple 1km patch of road, or some small routes through a town.

Instead we are accurately developing 160x160km of terrain that the player can walk around. Its a 100% persistent world, with all AI movements tracked and monitored.

We have a full career system. Great Physics, Realistic 24 Hour Atmospheric Lighting, Adapting Weather.

250,000 units to Choose From

Over 250 Playable Vehicles

Over 70 Weapons

Every nation, not just the Usuall US 101st, but also All Brittish Units, All US units, French Resistance all German Units. You name it we have researched all aspects from all angles, considering all sides.

Now that alone I believe warrants doing Normandy, and doing it right. Not following one squad, or one soldier but covering the duties and missions, objectives and activities during D-Day.

Its a tall order but we have a dedicated and structured team, and we put in the hours.

Dont worry once Normandy is done, we will get as many mission packs and scenarios out as we can, so as to give the greatest level of variety. We do intend to cover all of Europe, The Eastern Front, Africa, Italy, Norway, Finland, Pacific and many other areas.

So be patient, and if you have any questions you can either pop across to our forums and ask, or simply ask them here, and I will try and keep and eye on this thread.

[harley 3 1185 0]

Sir, my humble and sincere apologies.  Thankyou for gracing us with this explanation - I am now content.  Please note the post I left on your forum about the Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mark III S.M.L.E.! If you guys do pull this off then you're looking at a winner, though I think you already know that.

Should you happen to need more researchers, give me a buzz-my offhand knowledge is superior to a great many history professors   .

[Daniel 0]

I agree, Normandy has been totally coded to peices over the years - however, no ones really done it well yet, which is a shame, given depictions from films such as Saving Private Ryan.