Anyone played this here?
http://stormpowered.stormeaglestudios.com/games/5776/index.asp
All I remember about the game was a massive backlash about its DRM (you have to log into their servers once a week) that was causing people lots of problems and the devs' less than courteous replies at times along the lines, "If DRM doesn't work for you, you either suck or are a pirate!". No idea if this still persists.
Yeah, I've been wanting to try it for a few years, but I refuse to buy it with such a ridiculous DRM. Their first game about the russo-japanese war was pretty good, but also had some insane DRM. If I want to reinstall it I have to e-mail them so they can release the code, otherwise it won't run.
Assorted coverage/forums threads:
https://www.google.at/search?source=ig&hl=de&rlz=&q=jutland+drm&oq=jutland+drm&aq=f&aqi=g-K1&aql=&gs_l=igoogle.3..0i30.1603.2894.0.3170.11.8.0.3.3.0.78.487.8.8.0...0.0.kvhu8p11pX8#hl=de&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&q=jutland+drm+problems&oq=jutland+drm+problems&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_l=serp.3...15970.17034.0.17194.9.9.0.0.0.0.228.1156.4j4j1.9.0...0.0.wjIHTlMGpFQ&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=89a85959c0625404&biw=1600&bih=851
from the rules of their forum
QuoteAll suggestions and ideas posted here immediately become the intellectual property of Storm Eagle Studios. By posting suggestions and ideas on this forum, you hereby forfeit any and all rights to the suggestion and/or idea submitted.
:nelson:
Quote from: szmik on June 18, 2012, 11:49:21 PM
from the rules of their forum
QuoteAll suggestions and ideas posted here immediately become the intellectual property of Storm Eagle Studios. By posting suggestions and ideas on this forum, you hereby forfeit any and all rights to the suggestion and/or idea submitted.
:nelson:
Pretty standard, I think. Paradox has a similar rule (caused a bit of a row in the AAR forums in 2002 or 2003).
I realize no one is going to pay me for my excellent suggestions on games I play <_< but it's still funny how companies pirate your ideas into their games (free beta testing for example) and you can't do anything about it
The only winning move is not to play.
Great imput guys. The only other Naval sim I've played was Fighting Steel. Still got it down stairs.
WTF :huh:
http://www.amazon.com/Mindscape-54021-Fighting-Steel/dp/B00002S5Q0
That's nothing. I recently wanted to re-buy a DVD box that I hadn't picked up from an ex-girlfriend of mine and who I can't contact anymore. Turns out it's 200-250 EUR now (I originally paid 30). <_<
Quote from: 11B4V on June 18, 2012, 09:47:30 PM
Anyone played this here?
http://stormpowered.stormeaglestudios.com/games/5776/index.asp
Yeah, I DL'd the demo ages ago, it's a total blast to play; but yeah, as Syt noted, the DRM requires mandatory log-in to their server once a week, or you lose your license. It's a real pain in the ass to get it back; so you better take your laptop with you on that 9-day vacation to the Gobi.
The campaign game for all of WW1 is apparently very immersive. We have had a thread on it before, probably on one of the lost Languish servers.
edit: here it is
http://languish.org/forums/index.php/topic,1995.0.html
Danke
I want to play those so bad, but I assume they're full of Russian malware.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on June 19, 2012, 12:24:20 PM
edit: here it is
http://languish.org/forums/index.php/topic,1995.0.html
That thread is a navaltards wet dream FEAR GOD AND DREAD ORGASMS
Quote from: CountDeMoney on June 21, 2012, 07:41:37 AM
That thread is a navaltards wet dream FEAR GOD AND DREAD ORGASMS
I had completely forgotten that thread and Ape's weaseling. Fun times. I do enjoy those "get into the grit of things" debates, though it isn't as much fun when the other side just ignores the evidence because it doesn't correspond to their preconceptions. The best line was where he claimed he checked my source out of the library, when he'd been claiming to use it for days beforehand.
QuoteQuote from: Cecil on August 27, 2009, 11:35:43 am
Yeah these two morons just about ruined this thread.
Grumbler's broadside
When you have spent some time here, you will find that these thread drifts are quite common. If that bothers you, don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
:lol: Love it.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on June 19, 2012, 12:24:20 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on June 18, 2012, 09:47:30 PM
Anyone played this here?
http://stormpowered.stormeaglestudios.com/games/5776/index.asp
Yeah, I DL'd the demo ages ago, it's a total blast to play; but yeah, as Syt noted, the DRM requires mandatory log-in to their server once a week, or you lose your license. It's a real pain in the ass to get it back; so you better take your laptop with you on that 9-day vacation to the Gobi.
The campaign game for all of WW1 is apparently very immersive. We have had a thread on it before, probably on one of the lost Languish servers.
edit: here it is
http://languish.org/forums/index.php/topic,1995.0.html
oh boy that was a fun, fun battle.
I wish a real company had made that game.
Well, there's Steam & Iron:
http://forums.navalwarfare.net/showthread.php?2328-INFORMATION-AND-DOWNLOADS-THREAD
QuoteGame features:
* Tactical - operational scale. Scenarios last from an hour up to several days.
* Continuous action in one minute segments.
* Covers any naval battle in World War One, from a single ship duel to the battle of Jutland.
* Includes submarines, minefields and air recon.
* Realistic command and control.
* Nations included: Germany, Britain, Italy, Russia, Austria-Hungary, Turkey, France.
* Individual ships accurately modelled with armor, guns, torpedo protection etc.
* Realistic hit and damage results, including critical hits on rudder, fire control, bridge etc.
* Strong AI.
* Accurately modelled weather, night and day and visibility effects.
* Comand options range from Admiral's mode with realistic FOW and command and control limitations, to captain's mode where most aspects and details can be controlled by the player.
* Mission objectives include sinking enemy ships, minelaying, bombardment and flying off airstrikes.
* Fight battles anywhere in the world.
* Scenario and ship editor included.
* Battle generator included with a range of setup options.
>> Scenarios include: <<
The Goeben
Heligoland Bight
Coronel
The Emden
The Falklands
Scarborough
Dogger Bank
The Bosporus
Jutland
Otranto
2d Heligoland Bight
and more!
(includes link to playable demo, have to scroll down)
No idea how good it is, though.
Quote from: Syt on June 22, 2012, 02:19:49 PM
Well, there's Steam & Iron:
No idea how good it is, though.
In this day and age I would only get something like this in 3d. Not saying its a bad game.
http://www.wargamer.com/article/3177/pc-game-review-steam-and-iron-the-great-war-at-sea
That's just my speed.