Any tank sims that let you play a Panther?

Akula · 04-01-10, 03:37 PM

I was hoping that there might be mods available that add a playable Panther out there.

Is there anything like that?

Thanks,
G

frinik · 04-01-10, 10:48 PM

Unfortunately Gian right now the only tank sim which allows you to use the Panther is Panzer Elite.There´s one POanther mod in Steel Fury but it´s not easily available because of copy rights issues( the model was borrowed from >Red Orchestra withotu permisison).I have it but it´s only one mission so far.But in the near future it will be coming.

As for TvsT ZeeWolf who created the just released Kursk mod has nice panthers but currently there´s no playable only AI.In the near future though he promises to make them playable.So you may want to join his release.Check the Kursk threads for more details.

I uunderstand your quest as the Panther is my favoiurite tank much more than the TIgers I or II.

Checks ZeeWolf´s website re the Kursk release as well.It´s spectacular.Don´t miss the boat,

Cheers

frinik

Richard G · 04-03-10, 02:18 PM

Red Orchastra has a polular mod called Darkest Hour (more popular than the original game in fact). Has every tank and tank destroyer you can think of, Panther A, and Panther G included.

frinik · 04-03-10, 10:21 PM

Red Orchestra is primarily a Multi Player game though.Very limited SP-wise and I read that the AI is dumb enough to make you cry....

Stiglr · 04-05-10, 04:39 PM

frinik wrote:

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Red Orchestra is primarily a Multi Player game though.Very limited SP-wise

Actually, frinik, I'd call that a benefit rather than a detriment.

In fact, the single worst thing you can say about SFK42 is that it has no multi-player component.

Boxed scenarios are almost always inferior to the potential of online action, because AI, no matter how well designed cannot substitute for human cunning. Now, it can definitely be said that poorly designed online servers can make that mode of play just as "stupid" as bad AI in a "boxed" scenario... but most online titles at least provide the basic tools for a much better environment. After that, I'd say that developers need to guide users much better in realiziing that potential, since without good direction, the hosts of online servers don't do a very good job of creatiing historical scenarios.

Stiglr · 04-05-10, 04:44 PM

Now... back to the original request for Panthers....

Why is it that, when it comes to armor, everyone seems to gravitate to the biggest late-war monsters, and there seems to be almost no interest at all in the models that, while much less well-armored and with much less effective guns, still did the heavy liftiing through much of the war?

With the ability to stand off at 2.5km and plink nearly everything... and armor thick enough to resist a nuke

, how much are you really going to learn about armored tactics in these behemoths?

I think it would be much more interesting to have to cut one's teeth in a Skoda, or a PzII infantry support, or suffer the anguish of an early British tank with a measly two-pounder... and move through the sublime PzIVs with long and short barrels... experience the pros and cons of the Sherman tank....

Doesn't anyone like a challenge? Why always go directly for the ueber-example of every tank or aircraft?

04-01-10, 03:37 PM	#1
Akula Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 137 Downloads: 56 Uploads: 0	Any tank sims that let you play a Panther? I was hoping that there might be mods available that add a playable Panther out there. Is there anything like that? Thanks, G

04-01-10, 10:48 PM	#2
frinik Grey Wolf Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 897 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Panther Unfortunately Gian right now the only tank sim which allows you to use the Panther is Panzer Elite.There´s one POanther mod in Steel Fury but it´s not easily available because of copy rights issues( the model was borrowed from >Red Orchestra withotu permisison).I have it but it´s only one mission so far.But in the near future it will be coming. As for TvsT ZeeWolf who created the just released Kursk mod has nice panthers but currently there´s no playable only AI.In the near future though he promises to make them playable.So you may want to join his release.Check the Kursk threads for more details. I uunderstand your quest as the Panther is my favoiurite tank much more than the TIgers I or II. Checks ZeeWolf´s website re the Kursk release as well.It´s spectacular.Don´t miss the boat, Cheers frinik

04-03-10, 02:18 PM	#3
Richard G Mate Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 52 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Red Orchastra has a polular mod called Darkest Hour (more popular than the original game in fact). Has every tank and tank destroyer you can think of, Panther A, and Panther G included. __________________ Sagiere-Classis-Destructum

04-03-10, 10:21 PM	#4
frinik Grey Wolf Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 897 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	RO Red Orchestra is primarily a Multi Player game though.Very limited SP-wise and I read that the AI is dumb enough to make you cry....

04-05-10, 04:44 PM	#6
Stiglr Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Now... back to the original request for Panthers.... Why is it that, when it comes to armor, everyone seems to gravitate to the biggest late-war monsters, and there seems to be almost no interest at all in the models that, while much less well-armored and with much less effective guns, still did the heavy liftiing through much of the war? With the ability to stand off at 2.5km and plink nearly everything... and armor thick enough to resist a nuke , how much are you really going to learn about armored tactics in these behemoths? I think it would be much more interesting to have to cut one's teeth in a Skoda, or a PzII infantry support, or suffer the anguish of an early British tank with a measly two-pounder... and move through the sublime PzIVs with long and short barrels... experience the pros and cons of the Sherman tank.... Doesn't anyone like a challenge? Why always go directly for the ueber-example of every tank or aircraft?