WOTA - Wolves of the Atlantic (iPhone & iPod Touch) - Page 3

v-i-c- · 02-25-11, 02:46 AM

New movies (periscope view and a short trailer) on the NEW designed homepage!

http://www.wolves-of-the-atlantic.com

Tinted periscope view:

Gargamel · 02-25-11, 03:06 PM

Drooling.... I want

JU_88 · 05-11-11, 04:00 AM

This is really shaping up into something great (in terms of visual anyway)
If it plays well -or anything like SH3 Its a definate buy for me.
Since its due out in 6th months or so I think its time we saw some guns and torpedos in action.

I just hope the iphone battery can last out for one patrol

(3d apps murder the battery on the 3GS)
Leave wifi enabled at the same time and you'll be lucky to get 2 hours of juice out of the device.

AVGWarhawk · 05-11-11, 11:14 AM

Looks to be for ipod,pad,phone only? If so, there is a lot of revenue loss not including other phone based OS.

JU_88 · 05-16-11, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Looks to be for ipod,pad,phone only? If so, there is a lot of revenue loss not including other phone based OS.

I'm sure it can always be ported to Android later down the line.
Im guessing he is probably building it in Unity3d, since that seems to be favorite for 3d Mobile games

Falkirion · 05-16-11, 06:27 PM

Why do Windows phone users always get passed over for games? Is it really that small a market?

JU_88 · 05-19-11, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Falkirion

Why do Windows phone users always get passed over for games? Is it really that small a market?

Its certainly one of the smallest,
I belive Android is the most common / popular Smart phone O.S because its free for any manufacturer to use. Googles market share is VERY closley followed by Apple and Symbian in second and third place. (though latter is now firmly on the way out)
I think the MS market share comes in after that.....but it will likley over take symbian in the not to distant future.

That all said Apple tends to be first stop for mobile games development for several of reasons.
1) Apple has the biggest and most well established marketplace with the highest turnover for Apps.
2) It also offers the most developer friendly platform, (not so many different handsets & configurations to worry about)
3) Its the least prone to piracy, The majority of Apple users being the way they are - tend to be somewhat afraid of 'Jail breaking' their preciouse device in fear of messing it up and voiding the warrenty.

I have an Iphone - but its a love / hate relationship

If I wasn't now involved in Iphone games develpment myself, I would quite possibly trade it in for an Android device.
In terms of hardware, flexibilty and Value for money, Android Handsets are clearly superior to the IPhone.

And dont get me started on the Ipad... it maybe the future of netbooks tablet PCs - but all i can say is you wont catch me brandishing one

v-i-c- · 05-19-11, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JU_88

Its certainly one of the smallest,

I belive Android is the most common / popular Smart phone O.S because its free for any manufacturer to use. Googles market share is VERY closley followed by Apple and Symbian in second and third place. (though latter is now firmly on the way out)

There are still much more iOS devices out there because of the iPod touch, usually they count only iPhones & Android phones for market share comparisons of smart phones.

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Originally Posted by JU_88

That all said Apple tends to be first stop for mobile games development for a several of reasons.
1) Apple has the biggest and most well established marketplace with the highest turnover for Apps.

In march they sold 10 times more on the (iOS) App Store than on all android stores together.

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Originally Posted by JU_88

2) It also offers the most developer friendly platform, (not so many different handsets & configurations to worry about)

This is the most important point why android will come later.
After iOS and even after Mac/PC because when I finished the iOS version then I can't wait to use all of the power of Mac/PC. Another point is that I first need to make some money with WOTA to buy an Android device & unity android license.

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Originally Posted by JU_88

3) Its the least prone to piracy, The majority of Apple users being the way they are - tend to be somewhat afraid of Jail breaking their preciouse device. (and voiding the warrenty)

Piracy is also a huge problem on iOS, some other developers say 95% of their "home calls" come from illegal installations. Each update of my two Apps got cracked within days.

I sell 1-5 copies a day worldwide.

v-i-c- · 05-19-11, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falkirion

Why do Windows phone users always get passed over for games? Is it really that small a market?

Good chance to see it also on a Windows Phone when the Unity engine supports these devices one day.

JU_88 · 05-19-11, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by v-i-c-

There are still much more iOS devices out there because of the iPod touch, usually they count only iPhones & Android phones for market share comparisons of smart phones.

Good point!

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Originally Posted by v-i-c-

Piracy is also a huge problem on iOS, some other developers say 95% of their "home calls" come from illegal installations. Each update of my two Apps got cracked within days.

I sell 1-5 copies a day worldwide.

Sounds bad

Still alot worse on Android though -and probably a significant factor in holding the Android market place back somewhat.

If you dont mind me asking what are your other two apps?

v-i-c- · 05-19-11, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JU_88

If you dont mind me asking what are your other two apps?

Newton's Dice 3D
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/newto...369082417?mt=8

Video says more than words:

SunGPS
Real time sun calculation (used in WOTA), sun compass, altimeter (DEM & GPS), some weather features.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sungps/id340135272?mt=8

nimitz98 · 06-08-11, 01:01 PM

Sold!

ipad 2 support?

v-i-c- · 06-08-11, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nimitz98

Sold!

ipad 2 support?

Yes, would love to add iPad2 Full HD TV Output too, but first I need to get an iPad 2.

vodkaphile · 06-22-11, 04:54 PM

I have Iphone 4 through verizon and own a ton of games for it but this looks freaking amazing.

I just hope it is more sim than arcade!

v-i-c- · 06-22-11, 04:59 PM

Thank you, still working hard on it

BTW: Any 3D Modellers who like to gift me a 3D Model of a Ship (max 1500-2500 vertices) would speed up development

Non arcade. Comes with section flooding, ballast tanks etc.

02-25-11, 03:06 PM	#32
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Drooling.... I want __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

05-11-11, 11:14 AM	#34
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,256 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Looks to be for ipod,pad,phone only? If so, there is a lot of revenue loss not including other phone based OS. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

06-22-11, 04:54 PM	#44
vodkaphile Torpedoman Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Louisiana, USA Posts: 115 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	I have Iphone 4 through verizon and own a ton of games for it but this looks freaking amazing. I just hope it is more sim than arcade! __________________ -VP Missing targets since 1990.

02-25-11, 02:46 AM	#31
v-i-c- Watch Officer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Posts: 343 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	New movies (periscope view and a short trailer) on the NEW designed homepage! http://www.wolves-of-the-atlantic.com Tinted periscope view:

05-11-11, 04:00 AM	#33
JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,803 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	This is really shaping up into something great (in terms of visual anyway) If it plays well -or anything like SH3 Its a definate buy for me. Since its due out in 6th months or so I think its time we saw some guns and torpedos in action. I just hope the iphone battery can last out for one patrol (3d apps murder the battery on the 3GS) Leave wifi enabled at the same time and you'll be lucky to get 2 hours of juice out of the device.

05-16-11, 06:27 PM	#36
Falkirion Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 1,043 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Why do Windows phone users always get passed over for games? Is it really that small a market?

06-08-11, 01:01 PM	#42
nimitz98 Sailor man Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: In a dinghy in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Posts: 46 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Sold! ipad 2 support?

06-22-11, 04:59 PM	#45
v-i-c- Watch Officer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Posts: 343 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Thank you, still working hard on it BTW: Any 3D Modellers who like to gift me a 3D Model of a Ship (max 1500-2500 vertices) would speed up development Non arcade. Comes with section flooding, ballast tanks etc.