Steal Beasts Pro 3.0

Red October1984 · 05-17-13, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Final price confirmed to be in the range of 25-50 bucks.

Is that the price for somebody who already owns the game and only needs to purchase a new license or is that the price for the whole thing brand new?

Skybird · 05-17-13, 03:22 PM

FINALLY! After 7 years - by this screenshot I say it's formally confirmed:

* M1A2(SEP) finally playable! (before it only were the M1A1 and HP)

This is great news for my taste, I really waited for this. I avoided the Abrams mostly, due to the inferior commander's position (compared to Leopard-2). Firecontrol also is inferior to the Leopard-2, but one can adapt to it with some practice.

Skybird · 05-17-13, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Is that the price for somebody who already owns the game and only needs to purchase a new license or is that the price for the whole thing brand new?

Sorry, it's only the update for those already having a license. Price for the complete new package I do not know, but certainly significantly above 100.

I assume that is the reason why they have smile price time for the full pack 2.6xx currently, which will last until the upgrade is released.

Skybird · 05-17-13, 03:28 PM

More confirmation for the M1A2SEP: a whole gallery of screenies.

http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/...2_itemId=17327

(To avoid confusion: the Abrams SEP has been included since quite some time, but was to be steered only from outside and with no firing control (AI used it in full, however), one could not crew it. Pics of the interior now prove that one now actually can board the vehicle).

And watch picture No.2 - confirmed:

* graphics engine now rendering shadows

Red October1984 · 05-17-13, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Sorry, it's only the update for those already having a license. Price for the complete new package I do not know, but certainly significantly above 100.

I assume that is the reason why they have smile price time for the full pack 2.6xx currently, which will last until the upgrade is released.

I'd like the new package but I'll have to wait and see.

It's not in the budget atm. I know you'll tell me that new games are 60$ and you go through your little equation....but I can't.

This is a very awesome looking game...but I can't buy it sadly.

Txema · 05-19-13, 05:35 PM

Skybird,

Thank you very much for the information.

It looks very good !!!

Txema

Skybird · 05-22-13, 07:30 AM

A separate thread reminds people that most vehicle models got updated. As a consequence, most old vehicle skins that modders have created and that people have collected, will not work without showing visual artifacts. The official advise by eSim is to delete the skin folder completely before installing SBP 3.0

Regarding old scenarios, eSim has reiterated their intention to leave old scenarios functional, although this obviously cannot be achieved without the need for minor modifications. The sim in version 3.0 brings new features and changed functionality details. These differences need to manually checked for and, where needed, corrected for existing scenarios. But in principle - old scenarios remain to be playable. This need is not different to earlier SBP upgrades.

Skybird · 05-28-13, 01:12 PM

Newly released screenshots confirm the following content:

* AMX-13 with 75mm gun (edit: non crewable)
* PT-76 (edit: also non-crewable? Most likely, but not explicitly confirmed)

A dozen of the oldest buildings in the SBP library have received a facelift.

I believe I also identified new rubble structures, but I am not certain on that point.

Skybird · 05-29-13, 06:20 AM

Confirmed:

* Leopard-1A2 (non-crewable)
* Leopard-1V (non crewable)
* prolonged transition phases from darkness to brightness (and vice versa) at dusk and dawn.

Addendum:

AMX-13 confirmed to be non-crewable, too.

Screenshots from dusk and dawn released today show - to my relief - that the light conditions do not shift the colour palette excessively into the comic-styled hysterical red or violet, like so often to be seen in other sims (and the pink sky in current SBP 2.6xx as well).

Skybird · 05-29-13, 09:29 AM

They have started with gradually replacing older buildings with new 3D-models that have inner spacings, open 3D windows and internal walls. This swapping of buildings will continue for the forseeable future, I understand. Plans are to have them ready for some so far unrevealed future features from 2015 on.

Skybird · 05-29-13, 03:18 PM

Confirmed

* engineer-variant added to the Boxer
* 1970s-90s variant added to the Fuchs
* engineer-variant added to the Bradley which now can also pull MICLIC trailers

Skybird · 05-30-13, 06:42 AM

Koen at eSim boards just reminded of this nice article by simHQ back from 2006, which I completely missed at that time, so it was a first read for me today. A good tactical first advice for newbies in tanking:

LINK: A flightsimmer's guide to Steel Beasts

Link added to the SBP resource thread.

Skybird · 05-30-13, 06:21 PM

Confirmed:

* M113G4 with wire link fence (crewable)
* M113A2 (crewable)
* BTR-50
* BTR-50PK

That thing looks like a burglary prevention device!

Skybird · 05-31-13, 05:01 PM

Indirectly confirmed by a mysterious hinting by Ssnake:

* old explosion and smoke effects no longer there

Whatever that means in the end. But the old visuals are gone, that much seems to be certain. Most likely means: complete replacement.

Skybird · 05-31-13, 06:00 PM

Confirmed:

* Iveco LMV (crewable) with RCWS, 12.7 or 40mm, stabilized or unstabilized, and detailed RC monitor

05-17-13, 03:22 PM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,647 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	FINALLY! After 7 years - by this screenshot I say it's formally confirmed: * M1A2(SEP) finally playable! (before it only were the M1A1 and HP) This is great news for my taste, I really waited for this. I avoided the Abrams mostly, due to the inferior commander's position (compared to Leopard-2). Firecontrol also is inferior to the Leopard-2, but one can adapt to it with some practice. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-17-13, 03:28 PM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,647 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	More confirmation for the M1A2SEP: a whole gallery of screenies. http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/...2_itemId=17327 (To avoid confusion: the Abrams SEP has been included since quite some time, but was to be steered only from outside and with no firing control (AI used it in full, however), one could not crew it. Pics of the interior now prove that one now actually can board the vehicle). And watch picture No.2 - confirmed: * graphics engine now rendering shadows __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-22-13, 07:30 AM	#7
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,647 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	A separate thread reminds people that most vehicle models got updated. As a consequence, most old vehicle skins that modders have created and that people have collected, will not work without showing visual artifacts. The official advise by eSim is to delete the skin folder completely before installing SBP 3.0 Regarding old scenarios, eSim has reiterated their intention to leave old scenarios functional, although this obviously cannot be achieved without the need for minor modifications. The sim in version 3.0 brings new features and changed functionality details. These differences need to manually checked for and, where needed, corrected for existing scenarios. But in principle - old scenarios remain to be playable. This need is not different to earlier SBP upgrades. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-28-13, 01:12 PM	#8
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,647 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Newly released screenshots confirm the following content: * AMX-13 with 75mm gun (edit: non crewable) * PT-76 (edit: also non-crewable? Most likely, but not explicitly confirmed) A dozen of the oldest buildings in the SBP library have received a facelift. I believe I also identified new rubble structures, but I am not certain on that point. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 05-29-13 at 06:21 AM.

05-29-13, 06:20 AM	#9
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,647 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Confirmed: * Leopard-1A2 (non-crewable) * Leopard-1V (non crewable) * prolonged transition phases from darkness to brightness (and vice versa) at dusk and dawn. Addendum: AMX-13 confirmed to be non-crewable, too. Screenshots from dusk and dawn released today show - to my relief - that the light conditions do not shift the colour palette excessively into the comic-styled hysterical red or violet, like so often to be seen in other sims (and the pink sky in current SBP 2.6xx as well). __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-19-13, 05:35 PM	#6
Txema 中国水兵 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Basque Country Posts: 284 Downloads: 365 Uploads: 0	Skybird, Thank you very much for the information. It looks very good !!! Txema

05-29-13, 09:29 AM	#10
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,647 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	They have started with gradually replacing older buildings with new 3D-models that have inner spacings, open 3D windows and internal walls. This swapping of buildings will continue for the forseeable future, I understand. Plans are to have them ready for some so far unrevealed future features from 2015 on. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-29-13, 03:18 PM	#11
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,647 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Confirmed * engineer-variant added to the Boxer * 1970s-90s variant added to the Fuchs * engineer-variant added to the Bradley which now can also pull MICLIC trailers __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-30-13, 06:42 AM	#12
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,647 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Koen at eSim boards just reminded of this nice article by simHQ back from 2006, which I completely missed at that time, so it was a first read for me today. A good tactical first advice for newbies in tanking: LINK: A flightsimmer's guide to Steel Beasts Link added to the SBP resource thread. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-30-13, 06:21 PM	#13
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,647 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Confirmed: * M113G4 with wire link fence (crewable) * M113A2 (crewable) * BTR-50 * BTR-50PK That thing looks like a burglary prevention device! __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-31-13, 05:01 PM	#14
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,647 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Indirectly confirmed by a mysterious hinting by Ssnake: * old explosion and smoke effects no longer there Whatever that means in the end. But the old visuals are gone, that much seems to be certain. Most likely means: complete replacement. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 05-31-13 at 05:41 PM.

05-31-13, 06:00 PM	#15
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,647 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Confirmed: * Iveco LMV (crewable) with RCWS, 12.7 or 40mm, stabilized or unstabilized, and detailed RC monitor __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.