So.. which tank sim?

Lible · 08-11-07, 11:57 AM

I've been looking for a tank sim for a while now, but all sources tell different thing. What would you recommend.

I like something realistic, but not superultra realistic, so I don't get caught so quick. And I want to be able to be able to man everything, but ofcourse others onboard should have to be functionable too. Abd buce graphics are a must too (something from ~2002 onward)

Your suggestions?

EDIT: And I prefer WW2 too, but it's not a must.

EDIT2: Oh, and I want a only-tank sim (So, it's focused on tanks, you may be able to get off for something, but that's not important)

Skybird · 08-11-07, 12:10 PM

Modern: SBP, search this forum, there is plenty of threads about it, and two stickies (screenshots, and ressources).

WWII: wait a while. There is an upcoming sim which visually seems to look good, if the gameplay, realism and physics can compete with that remains to be seen.

Lible · 08-11-07, 01:46 PM

Ouch, that's looks really cool

, but pricey.. it's much more than 1/10 of the average month's salary here.

I think I'm going for T72: Balkans on Fire for now

Skybird · 08-11-07, 04:01 PM

Think of it like this:

average price per game today around 39-49 euros. SBP around 95 Euro. that is SBP equals the price of 2 - 2.25 average games

Life expectancy od average game: measured in months.
for SBP, including dedicated support, addons: several years.

If you stay with it that long is a question of taste, of course. SB-players I know stayed with it since 1999 so far (if I do not mistake the first release of SB1).

All other questions answered in depth in my review.

Heibges · 08-12-07, 04:15 AM

SBP lets you be everything from the driver on a single tank, all the way up to the Battallion Commander, and all at the same time!

Add to that it's level of realism, and you can't go wrong.

Lible · 08-12-07, 07:34 AM

I don't usually *cough cough* buy games I only play for a month or two, the games I play are supposed to last pretty long - SH3 I'll keep playing until something comparable comes out and SH4 isn't really comparable and my first favorite game: Live for Speed I've been playing for a few years and it's only about halfway completed. These are the only games I don't even think about WHY did I spend money one them. And they both cost the price of 1 game. I think I'll see what that new game will be before buying anything so proffesional..

08-11-07, 11:57 AM	#1
Lible Mate Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 58 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	So.. which tank sim? I've been looking for a tank sim for a while now, but all sources tell different thing. What would you recommend. I like something realistic, but not superultra realistic, so I don't get caught so quick. And I want to be able to be able to man everything, but ofcourse others onboard should have to be functionable too. Abd buce graphics are a must too (something from ~2002 onward) Your suggestions? EDIT: And I prefer WW2 too, but it's not a must. EDIT2: Oh, and I want a only-tank sim (So, it's focused on tanks, you may be able to get off for something, but that's not important)

08-11-07, 12:10 PM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,543 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Modern: SBP, search this forum, there is plenty of threads about it, and two stickies (screenshots, and ressources). WWII: wait a while. There is an upcoming sim which visually seems to look good, if the gameplay, realism and physics can compete with that remains to be seen. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-11-07, 04:01 PM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,543 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Think of it like this: average price per game today around 39-49 euros. SBP around 95 Euro. that is SBP equals the price of 2 - 2.25 average games Life expectancy od average game: measured in months. for SBP, including dedicated support, addons: several years. If you stay with it that long is a question of taste, of course. SB-players I know stayed with it since 1999 so far (if I do not mistake the first release of SB1). All other questions answered in depth in my review. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-12-07, 04:15 AM	#5
Heibges Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,633 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	SBP lets you be everything from the driver on a single tank, all the way up to the Battallion Commander, and all at the same time! Add to that it's level of realism, and you can't go wrong. __________________ U.Kdt.Hdb B. I. 28) This possibility of using the hydrophone to help in detecting surface ships should, however, be restricted to those cases where the submarine is unavoidably compelled to stay below the surface. http://www.hackworth.com/

08-11-07, 01:46 PM	#3
Lible Mate Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 58 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Ouch, that's looks really cool , but pricey.. it's much more than 1/10 of the average month's salary here. I think I'm going for T72: Balkans on Fire for now

08-12-07, 07:34 AM	#6
Lible Mate Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 58 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I don't usually cough cough buy games I only play for a month or two, the games I play are supposed to last pretty long - SH3 I'll keep playing until something comparable comes out and SH4 isn't really comparable and my first favorite game: Live for Speed I've been playing for a few years and it's only about halfway completed. These are the only games I don't even think about WHY did I spend money one them. And they both cost the price of 1 game. I think I'll see what that new game will be before buying anything so proffesional..