Battleground Europe (WWIIOL) worth it? - Page 12

Dowly · 06-22-10, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Looking at the campaign map here: http://www.battlegroundeurope.com/in...y/campaign-map

And things doesn't look to good for the germans atm, am I right?

Was just thinking this. Funny, allies pushed us back all of tier 0, now that we got to tier 1 and have more options to take out their tanks, the still keep pushing us.

Ah well, it wouldn't be the first time Axis turns the tide in a split second.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...4&postcount=68

TheBrauerHour · 06-26-10, 12:11 AM

True, but this latest breakout in teh St. Vith-Hallschlag area seems troublesome.

Just fought in the battle for Stavelot. I made many runs with my HE-111. Finally when the town fell, I redirected to St. Vith. That town was a bunch of ruins as well. I could see heavy fighting on the outskirts as I dropped my 8 bombs on the town.

Dowly · 06-29-10, 01:53 AM

Damn we had good fun in Grobb last night. We took the town and as usual, the allies got pissed and threw a huge air armada on us. The sky was full with EA indicators and bombs were falling constantly. With no way to get AA out of the spawns, the whole town was madly shooting into the air with small arms, anti-tank rifles, tanks all the while trying to duck for cover when another bomber made it's pass.

Biggles · 06-29-10, 05:40 AM

I'm considering to try out that 14-day trial in a day or two (when my parents are away so they won't bug me with "slow Internet", telling ya, Telia is giving us the worst broadband you can imagine!

) Any newb tips for me?

Dowly · 06-29-10, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Any newb tips for me?

Yes, read this

http://wiki.wwiionline.com/index.php/Main_Page

Also, you're going to die A LOT when you start, just yesterday some newbie was complaining how he has played for hours yet haven't killed or even seen an enemy. And same was for me when I started, so it's normal.

Just go slowly, this' not your regular FPS.

Ow and play axis.

TheBrauerHour · 06-29-10, 11:49 AM

If you like to fly, the allied side is MUCH easier, but the Axis rides are jsut awesome. If you like pure infantry combat, there is none better than the Axis.

Also, you can find me ingame (megatron). I am an ingame trainer and can run you through the basics. Oh, and don't skip the tutorials, they really do help.

Biggles · 06-29-10, 01:54 PM

That wiki site has been read here and there for some time now. Question though, how long does one campaign usually take?

Dowly · 06-29-10, 02:03 PM

Given there's four or five tiers (never can remember) starting from tier 0 and one tier 'research' lasts for 11 days or so. All my campaigns I've played have lasted to the last tier.

Brauer can maybe give you an better estimate as there are rules and points etc. that dictate when one side is the winner.

TheBrauerHour · 06-30-10, 12:11 AM

Since the campaigns are based on the position of the frontline, the campaign can take as little as 3 days if there is a complete collapse and encirclement of several divisions, or it can take 4 months if the fronts falls into a stalemate with each side punding against the brick wall of the enemy.

When the campaign starts, we are in Tier 0. This represents the early war period and equipment is smaller calibre/slower, after 2 weeks we hit tier 1 and the sides gain new equipment choices. We go up a tier about every week to two weeks after that, ending with the introduction of the Tiger tank and all the other "Heavies". Tier 4 hits just as a supply shift toward more heavy hitting equipment/planes.

Once the front has been pushed far enough, and enemy factory towns have been captures, the winning side usually has met the victory conditions. Victory conditions are met by gaining a certain number of points. Points are earned for each town captured and for factories captured.

Biggles · 06-30-10, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBrauerHour

Since the campaigns are based on the position of the frontline, the campaign can take as little as 3 days if there is a complete collapse and encirclement of several divisions, or it can take 4 months if the fronts falls into a stalemate with each side punding against the brick wall of the enemy.

When the campaign starts, we are in Tier 0. This represents the early war period and equipment is smaller calibre/slower, after 2 weeks we hit tier 1 and the sides gain new equipment choices. We go up a tier about every week to two weeks after that, ending with the introduction of the Tiger tank and all the other "Heavies". Tier 4 hits just as a supply shift toward more heavy hitting equipment/planes.

Once the front has been pushed far enough, and enemy factory towns have been captures, the winning side usually has met the victory conditions. Victory conditions are met by gaining a certain number of points. Points are earned for each town captured and for factories captured.

This guy has clearly been around for awhile! Thank you!

TheBrauerHour · 06-30-10, 11:50 AM

You're very welcome.

A youtube of some of the action for those who are just finding this thread:

And some of the bombing:

(Best plane in the game besides the JU87 Stuka is the HE111 imho)

(This is from an older release of WWIIOL, so the graphics aren't as good, but you can still see the type of teamplay available.)

Dowly · 06-30-10, 12:01 PM

Might aswell throw in the vid that got me first interested in WWIIOL:

And of course, not to forget the infamous allied POW execution vid:

Biggles · 07-01-10, 09:28 AM

Subscribed now, tried out some tutorials and I also did a try fly with the C-47. Surprisingly enough, I actually managed to take off, fly around for a bit and land without incidents!

Dowly · 07-01-10, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggles

Subscribed now, tried out some tutorials and I also did a try fly with the C-47. Surprisingly enough, I actually managed to take off, fly around for a bit and land without incidents!

Guess S! is in order then. Enjoy your stay.

TheBrauerHour · 07-01-10, 06:24 PM

S! and I welcome you to your impending addiction.

Best advice I can now give is to find a squad.

06-29-10, 05:40 AM	#169
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I'm considering to try out that 14-day trial in a day or two (when my parents are away so they won't bug me with "slow Internet", telling ya, Telia is giving us the worst broadband you can imagine!) Any newb tips for me? __________________

06-29-10, 01:54 PM	#172
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	That wiki site has been read here and there for some time now. Question though, how long does one campaign usually take? __________________

07-01-10, 09:28 AM	#178
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Subscribed now, tried out some tutorials and I also did a try fly with the C-47. Surprisingly enough, I actually managed to take off, fly around for a bit and land without incidents! __________________

06-26-10, 12:11 AM	#167
TheBrauerHour Mr. Eastwood Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 364 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	True, but this latest breakout in teh St. Vith-Hallschlag area seems troublesome. Just fought in the battle for Stavelot. I made many runs with my HE-111. Finally when the town fell, I redirected to St. Vith. That town was a bunch of ruins as well. I could see heavy fighting on the outskirts as I dropped my 8 bombs on the town.

06-29-10, 01:53 AM	#168
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Damn we had good fun in Grobb last night. We took the town and as usual, the allies got pissed and threw a huge air armada on us. The sky was full with EA indicators and bombs were falling constantly. With no way to get AA out of the spawns, the whole town was madly shooting into the air with small arms, anti-tank rifles, tanks all the while trying to duck for cover when another bomber made it's pass.

06-29-10, 11:49 AM	#171
TheBrauerHour Mr. Eastwood Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 364 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	If you like to fly, the allied side is MUCH easier, but the Axis rides are jsut awesome. If you like pure infantry combat, there is none better than the Axis. Also, you can find me ingame (megatron). I am an ingame trainer and can run you through the basics. Oh, and don't skip the tutorials, they really do help.

06-29-10, 02:03 PM	#173
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Given there's four or five tiers (never can remember) starting from tier 0 and one tier 'research' lasts for 11 days or so. All my campaigns I've played have lasted to the last tier. Brauer can maybe give you an better estimate as there are rules and points etc. that dictate when one side is the winner.

06-30-10, 12:11 AM	#174
TheBrauerHour Mr. Eastwood Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 364 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Since the campaigns are based on the position of the frontline, the campaign can take as little as 3 days if there is a complete collapse and encirclement of several divisions, or it can take 4 months if the fronts falls into a stalemate with each side punding against the brick wall of the enemy. When the campaign starts, we are in Tier 0. This represents the early war period and equipment is smaller calibre/slower, after 2 weeks we hit tier 1 and the sides gain new equipment choices. We go up a tier about every week to two weeks after that, ending with the introduction of the Tiger tank and all the other "Heavies". Tier 4 hits just as a supply shift toward more heavy hitting equipment/planes. Once the front has been pushed far enough, and enemy factory towns have been captures, the winning side usually has met the victory conditions. Victory conditions are met by gaining a certain number of points. Points are earned for each town captured and for factories captured.

06-30-10, 11:50 AM	#176
TheBrauerHour Mr. Eastwood Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 364 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	You're very welcome. A youtube of some of the action for those who are just finding this thread: And some of the bombing: (Best plane in the game besides the JU87 Stuka is the HE111 imho) (This is from an older release of WWIIOL, so the graphics aren't as good, but you can still see the type of teamplay available.)

06-30-10, 12:01 PM	#177
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Might aswell throw in the vid that got me first interested in WWIIOL: And of course, not to forget the infamous allied POW execution vid:

07-01-10, 06:24 PM	#180
TheBrauerHour Mr. Eastwood Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 364 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	S! and I welcome you to your impending addiction. Best advice I can now give is to find a squad.