Jutland Preview at wargamer

Sonarman · 12-21-07, 05:36 PM

Jim Cobb over at Wargamer.com has a posted a great preview of Storm Eagle Studios forthcoming naval tactics game "Jutland".

CCIP · 12-21-07, 09:55 PM

Superb. As a huge Distant Guns fan I've been eagerly waiting for news on this one, which has been hard to come by - but the silence is finally broken and she actually looks even slightly better than I had originally expected

I'm sure it will come with at least a $60 pricetag again, but as with DG, I think it'll be immediately worth it.

It's also nice that the engine is maturing nicely. DG has largely been rid of all its original bugs, and Jutland looks to be steering clear of them while including improvements on the next set of classic complaints about DG - interface.

Sonarman · 12-22-07, 07:44 AM

Yes, I think it's shaping up well, although I'd still like to be able plot courses on a 2d chart as well as in TF1942, GNB, FS etc.

CCIP · 12-22-07, 04:49 PM

Well they didn't mention that in detail yet, no? Mind you, all I've heard so far was that they're implementing a lot of new camera controls/options/interface improvements, but they have been awfully secretive on what exactly they've done (except camera controls, there was a post on that from the devs in their forums).

One negative thing though - "battle generator"?! Again?

I am seriously hoping that they're not going to leave it random as in DG. Being able to select fleets for a quick battle is just really essential, ESPECIALLY for multiplayer. Keeping my fingers crossed that they change that.

Sonarman · 12-22-07, 09:01 PM

Yes I fully agree, the camera controls were really the main negative for me in DG. I'd love also to have a bridge view from the flagship in the new game or view from the spotting top rather than just the "seagulls eye" view of DG.

And yes, I think you are spot on about the generator whilst its good for random encounters I'd like to be able to pick the combatants and op area as well.

Lets hope more of the Jutland improvements find there way back down the line into DG later on too.

Akula Osis · 01-20-08, 10:37 AM

I urge members here to support this effort, it's really a great game. Download the Distant Guns demo and try it out !!

It's a very interesting conflict to read about.

12-21-07, 05:36 PM	#1
Sonarman The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayr,Scotland,UK Posts: 1,384 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	Jutland Preview at wargamer Jim Cobb over at Wargamer.com has a posted a great preview of Storm Eagle Studios forthcoming naval tactics game "Jutland".

12-21-07, 09:55 PM	#2
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Superb. As a huge Distant Guns fan I've been eagerly waiting for news on this one, which has been hard to come by - but the silence is finally broken and she actually looks even slightly better than I had originally expected I'm sure it will come with at least a $60 pricetag again, but as with DG, I think it'll be immediately worth it. It's also nice that the engine is maturing nicely. DG has largely been rid of all its original bugs, and Jutland looks to be steering clear of them while including improvements on the next set of classic complaints about DG - interface. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

12-22-07, 04:49 PM	#4
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Well they didn't mention that in detail yet, no? Mind you, all I've heard so far was that they're implementing a lot of new camera controls/options/interface improvements, but they have been awfully secretive on what exactly they've done (except camera controls, there was a post on that from the devs in their forums). One negative thing though - "battle generator"?! Again? I am seriously hoping that they're not going to leave it random as in DG. Being able to select fleets for a quick battle is just really essential, ESPECIALLY for multiplayer. Keeping my fingers crossed that they change that. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

01-20-08, 10:37 AM	#6
Akula Osis Watch Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 24 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I urge members here to support this effort, it's really a great game. Download the Distant Guns demo and try it out !! It's a very interesting conflict to read about. __________________ Kapitanleutnant Osis U-52 RIP LeoVampire

12-22-07, 07:44 AM	#3
Sonarman The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayr,Scotland,UK Posts: 1,384 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	Yes, I think it's shaping up well, although I'd still like to be able plot courses on a 2d chart as well as in TF1942, GNB, FS etc.

12-22-07, 09:01 PM	#5
Sonarman The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayr,Scotland,UK Posts: 1,384 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	Yes I fully agree, the camera controls were really the main negative for me in DG. I'd love also to have a bridge view from the flagship in the new game or view from the spotting top rather than just the "seagulls eye" view of DG. And yes, I think you are spot on about the generator whilst its good for random encounters I'd like to be able to pick the combatants and op area as well. Lets hope more of the Jutland improvements find there way back down the line into DG later on too.