Global Conflict Blue 2 (GCB2)

Dust · 11-11-07, 05:37 PM

I'm pleased to announce development for a new version of the game. See the gcblue.com wiki for screenshots and more info: http://www.gcblue.com/wiki/index.php/GCB2

Text from the wiki:

Global Conflict Blue 2 (GCB2) is the next version of GCB, the open source real-time naval and air war game. GCB2 development started in January 2007 as a port of GCB using the Truevison3D graphics engine. Continuing work has advanced game capabilities, leveraging the TV3D engine to provide high quality graphics while allowing game development to focus on game play.

Truevision3D DirectX graphics - Graphics handled by Truevision3D engine using DirectX for better compatibility with Windows systems and faster frame rates
Open database and art - Database, scenario files, AI scripts, and 3D models will remain in an open format. Players can study and modify game files with commonly available editing tools. Game engine code is not available for distribution. GCB2 engine code may be available as GPL open source in the future. The Truevision3D library is commercial software.
Global bathymetry data - Ocean depth data has been added to maps
Improved GUI - Improved start screen and multiplayer lobby GUI screens
Game loading and saving - Game can be saved to a file and loaded later to resume play
Customizable air loadouts - Air loadouts can be customized in the database and are automatically linked to game controls
Naval formations - Surface ships can grouped into formations and dynamically repositioned during game
Bug fixes - Many small bug fixes
More - Much more to come!

Beta release

A closed beta release of the game will follow soon. Please email beta2@gcblue.com if you are interested in participating in early testing.

11-11-07, 05:37 PM	#1
Dust Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 114 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Global Conflict Blue 2 (GCB2) I'm pleased to announce development for a new version of the game. See the gcblue.com wiki for screenshots and more info: http://www.gcblue.com/wiki/index.php/GCB2 Text from the wiki: Global Conflict Blue 2 (GCB2) is the next version of GCB, the open source real-time naval and air war game. GCB2 development started in January 2007 as a port of GCB using the Truevison3D graphics engine. Continuing work has advanced game capabilities, leveraging the TV3D engine to provide high quality graphics while allowing game development to focus on game play. Truevision3D DirectX graphics - Graphics handled by Truevision3D engine using DirectX for better compatibility with Windows systems and faster frame rates Open database and art - Database, scenario files, AI scripts, and 3D models will remain in an open format. Players can study and modify game files with commonly available editing tools. Game engine code is not available for distribution. GCB2 engine code may be available as GPL open source in the future. The Truevision3D library is commercial software. Global bathymetry data - Ocean depth data has been added to maps Improved GUI - Improved start screen and multiplayer lobby GUI screens Game loading and saving - Game can be saved to a file and loaded later to resume play Customizable air loadouts - Air loadouts can be customized in the database and are automatically linked to game controls Naval formations - Surface ships can grouped into formations and dynamically repositioned during game Bug fixes - Many small bug fixes More - Much more to come! Beta release A closed beta release of the game will follow soon. Please email beta2@gcblue.com if you are interested in participating in early testing.