Tanksim Squad for T-34 vs. Tiger online battles: signup sheet

[Boats]

Whatever the virtual tankers call themselves. I know some clans of RO have secondary units for that sim. But I'm wondering if there won't be a clan, sqd. plt, whatever, dedicated to WW2 Battle tanks. I don't think any sim that have tanks as a secondary player can really do it justice anyway.

I've always enjoyed being in a sqd. for the flight sims I've owned and I'm thinking that this will translate well if the multiplayer is as descibed.

Yeah, I'm jumping the gun, just pre-ordered from GoGamers.com and it never hurts to do some homework before committing oneself.

[Onkel Neal]

Let's start one here, Tanksim squad. I'm in. You want to be the CO? What do we need to get started? Maybe we can start this thread as a sign up sheet.

I just played my first MP game in T-34 vs. Tiger against Magnum of SimHQ, it looks very promising. There is an easy mode that allows you to use your AI crew, and an expert mode where it's all you. With two players, no lag.

For a moment, I forgot why it's called "Deathmatch"





And then it came back to me!

[Boats]

OK I'll put my ambitions where my mouth is, I'll do the CO thing. I've done it before with the flight sims, there can't be too much difference. I'll just have to remember not to retract my gear.

First thing we need is information. Information only you have at this point. I wasn't going to sign up with any particular unit, clan, whatever, until I could see how the multiplayer worked. Is it feasible for a good team effort? Upon your word sir, hangs the fate of subsim's ....

Well, that's another matter needing to be addressed. Do you want it to be called a tank sqd, plt. clan, keeping with the original nature of subsim, a flotilla? We need a name. A tank plt has 4 tanks IIRC. How many can get into the server at one time?

Maybe Magnum can start a unit at simhq and we can have some friendly team matches.

Oh yeah, are we dedicated to one side or the other? I understand void skins are included so custom skins are possible.

[Onkel Neal]

First thing we need is information. Information only you have at this point. I wasn't going to sign up with any particular unit, clan, whatever, until I could see how the multiplayer worked. Is it feasible for a good team effort? Upon your word sir, hangs the fate of subsim's ....

I've played MP a couple hours so far and it seems stable, the chat works well, and the game has an option for disabling the AI crew and external views, so you can play it for action or for realism. I have not had a chance to put together a team yet, since only a few people have the game.

Well, that's another matter needing to be addressed. Do you want it to be called a tank sqd, plt. clan, keeping with the original nature of subsim, a flotilla? We need a name. A tank plt has 4 tanks IIRC. How many can get into the server at one time?

Man, I would really like to call it Tanksim something, since we own that name and that is Subsim's sister site and would really tie in well with Tanksim's past online gaming clans (Spearhead, Panzer Elite). Whether we plays a a squad or platoon, maybe our name should refect our group; Tanksim Warriors, or Tanksim Company.

The game allows for 16 players in Skirmish (deathmatch) and team mode. Let me quote from the game manual to give you a better picture:

From the initial multiplayer screen, you can start
hosting multiplayer sessions or join an existing
game of either Skirmish or Team Modes, enter a
player’s name, choose a tank and assign it a turret
number. TvsT supports up to 16 players via Direct-

Play or GameSpy Arcade.

5.2.1 Skirmish (free for all)

From the initial MP screen, you can change the
Session name to a more descriptive one, as well
as changing the Frag limit and Time limit settings.
Using zero (0) for either of those enables unlimited
frags and/or unlimited session time, respectively.
The available number of ‘’Slots’’ depends on the
map-size: 4-player maps thus have 4 slots available,
8-player maps 8 slots, and so forth. Slot options
include ‘’Open’’, ‘’Bot’’ or ‘’Closed’’, allowing
you to add AI controlled tanks (Bots), close them
to limit the amount of players joining, or open them to allow players to join.

Expert Mode allows you to host a session forcing all clients to not have external views available.

Bot Difficulty allows you to set how challenging your AI opponents in Skirmish mode will be.

Clicking ‘’Create’’ will start a Skirmish sessions that others can join by browsing for it.

5.2.2 Team Mode (red team against blue team)

From the Team Mode screen you can set up and
launch team multiplayer sessions.
Options regarding Player name, Vehicle selection
and turret numbering, Session name, Frag and
Time limits, as well as managing available ‘’Slots’’
are the same as in Skirmish mode, however, there
are no ‘bots’ in Team Mode!

Upon creating a Team Mode game, you are moved
into the Team Mode’s lobby.
The lobby is for players to join Team Mode sessions. Here they can select their team (red or blue),
and tanks, and assign turret numbers independently from Skirmish mode.
There is also a chat window for players to communicate prior to launching the session.

Note:

A team game can only be launched when
all open slots are occupied with human players.
You can always go back one screen and adjust
slot availability according to available players
joining your game.

Note:

Since players are able to choose either the
T-34 or the Tiger for any team, it essential to know
each team member’s tactics and the location of
their tanks to avoid killing teammates. Good communication
within the team is the key!

Clicking ‘’

Start’’ will launch the Team game when all players have joined, placing all team members’

tanks near the rally point.

Maybe Magnum can start a unit at simhq and we can have some friendly team matches.

yeah, that would definitely be fun!

Oh yeah, are we dedicated to one side or the other? I understand void skins are included so custom skins are possible.

Dedicated, as in you can only play as a Tanksim guy. No, I would think it would be better to keep it casual and let people join in as they wish, but that could be decided by the players, not me.

I will ask the devs about custon skins. I do know you can choose your tank number in MP.

Good ideas, keep them coming!
Neal (aka PanzerMax)

[AVGWarhawk]

I would like to join up! Neal has sold me on this game/sim and multiplayer could be excellent. This type of game really lends itself to multiplayer action. When is the game due out anyway?

Edit, I had to go back a read the recommended specs to play. I'm far above and beyond what is recommended.

[Skybird]

Stickied. Depending on the echo and popularity this receives, I'll leave it as a separate thread on its own, or attach it to the Resources-sticky in a couple of weeks. All of you guys: if you want this sticky staying visible, make the project an experience well alive!

The Management.

[Herr_Pete]

Hey there guys. Is there a certain program you are using to show servers ?? I have been using the In game 1 and there are no servers.

any help would be great!

Thanks

[fivetide]

I'm sure we can give you a full 8 player side on http://www.t34vtiger.com as soon as everyone gets the game.. hopeing today ! We also have a 50 slot TS server with team channels and we are putting in a challenge / tourney MOD so we can create some competitions/team invites etc.. most of us are PE player from the 90's and treadhead mad lol S! hope to see some of you on the battle field

[Dowly]

I'll be looking forward on getting this one, been ages from my last tank sim (I think it was Armored Fist 1 or 2 by NovaLogic), but once I get the hang of it, count me in.

[HunterICX]

Same here, its been ages when I play a Tanksim
I think the last tanksim I played was M1 Tank platoon
looking forward to get this sim

HunterICX

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by fivetide

I'm sure we can give you a full 8 player side on http://www.t34vtiger.com as soon as everyone gets the game.. hopeing today ! We also have a 50 slot TS server with team channels and we are putting in a challenge / tourney MOD so we can create some competitions/team invites etc.. most of us are PE player from the 90's and treadhead mad lol S! hope to see some of you on the battle field

Very cool, thanks! Looks like you have already laid the groundwork, see ya on the battlefield.

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by Herr_Pete

Hey there guys. Is there a certain program you are using to show servers ?? I have been using the In game 1 and there are no servers.

any help would be great!

Thanks

Myself and another player are scheduled to play today at 1400 EST, look for us in the game waiting room.

[Boats]

Good to see you found us Terraneer.

[AVGWarhawk]

I will check my area stores this weekend and see if it hit the shelves.

[Magnum50]

If and when SimHQ ever comes back online, and I can finally get my articles published and the word out to my readers that WW2 Battle Tanks is not only out, but great... then I will gauge the intrest of a roster to play against TankSim.

BTW, Great review Neal... funny how your MP screens show you killing me all the time, and in my review, all my screens show me killing you! lol.