Distant Guns (Russo-Japanese War ) Release!!

2019 · 07-27-06, 01:08 PM

Is about to being released tommorow!!!!!

straight from ther newsletter.

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7.26.2006

Greetings Storm Eagle Fans!

“I hear the mutter of distant guns, which call and call to me,
Singing: "Come! The day is here for which you have waited long."

From the poem Guns at Sea, Imtarfa, 1917.

The words of this great poem are so perfect for today! Storm Eagle Studios is proud to announce that our debut title, Distant Guns: The Russo-Japanese War at Sea, has gone GOLD, and will be available for sale on July 28th, 2006.

The release of this first installment marks the beginning of a new chapter in historical gaming! Built on the Next Gen 3D Distant Guns engine, The Russo-Japanese War at Sea delivers all the action you would expect from a top notch 3D simulation combined with all the detail you would expect from a serious historical simulation. The result is an engrossing blend of both that lets the gamer have as much or as little as they choose.

Jim Rose, Kapellmeister of Storm Eagle Studios, said “Our efforts have delivered very large dividends. We have labored long and paid very close attention to all the details. This combined with our new Direct Delivery System have resulted in a whole new approach to historical gaming. Distant Guns: The Russo-Japanese War at Sea is just the tip of the spear. In the coming months, we will be introducing exciting new titles, designed to deliver the ultimate in 3D gaming.”

Norm Koger, Maestroof Storm Eagle Studios, said “At long last, the Russo-Japanese War is receiving the treatment it deserves: a no-holds-barred, cinematic quality, play experience. As our first offering, Distant Guns: The Russo-Japanese War at Sea says a lot about the direction in which we plan to take computer wargaming over the next few years. So expect fresh, new topics, exotic names and places, and of course: the call of Distant Guns.

The trial version of Distant Guns: The Russo-Japanese War at Sea should appear on your favorite file download sites over the next few days. Try the game out, and let us know what you think. We look forward to hearing from you.

Gammel · 07-28-06, 04:47 AM

Downloading the trial now! (horrible slow)

Anyone already played?

How can i buy the game in germany? I have no credit card...

Hellcat · 07-28-06, 07:59 AM

Played for a half hour last night, I'm having some fun with it. It's a significant change from what I'm used to playing (Fighting Steel) though once you get used to the GUI everything is alright. I need more time to figure a few things still.

Malefactor · 07-28-06, 11:04 AM

Looks interesting.I think I'll download the trial now and give it a try as well.

bill clarke · 07-28-06, 07:06 PM

Where do I find the trial version ? please ? and will it be available to buy in store or on line ?

Sulikate · 07-28-06, 08:00 PM

I'm downloading the trial.

obs: next-gen engine? what does it mean exactly?

timetraveller · 07-28-06, 08:47 PM

Looks good, but OMG, $65 for a game??? And it doesn't even have the campaign for this price (I know, campaign is free now, but costs $24.95 later).

$90 for a game or even $65 is a no starter for me.

TT

bill clarke · 07-28-06, 09:29 PM

Is that $65 US dollars or Euros or what ?

Gizzmoe · 07-28-06, 09:51 PM

US dollars.

bill clarke · 07-28-06, 09:59 PM

Well mate SHIII cost me $90 Aus

timetraveller · 07-28-06, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bill clarke

Well mate SHIII cost me $90 Aus

SH3 cost me $40 US when it first came out. AND, it had a campaign.

Most games in the US go for around $40 US. But $65?? (and eventually $90 US when they start charging $25 additionally for the campaigns). What a nice increase to the profit margin, and especially for a game that's downloadable only....no box, no CD, and a manual you have to print using your own ink!!!

I don't need it that badly.

Check out Pacific Storm. Due out the end of August.

TT

Ilpalazzo · 07-29-06, 05:46 PM

I tried the Distant Guns trial for a while. It looks like a good game but I honestly cannot see myself paying 65 USD for it. I actually thought it was a budget title for like $20 or $30, I was ready to buy it before I saw the real price. If anybody has bought it can you say if it is worth it? That campaign better be long and I would expect a lot of battles.

bill clarke · 07-30-06, 04:17 AM

Was just over at the web site, they have a special on buy the original get the campain free !, works out to $84 Aus dollars, I paid $90 for SHIII, I know, no box, or manual, but seems like areasonable deal to me (but then I'm not real bright

).
I down loaded the trial version, and it looks ok, though only had a couple of goes at it.

GlobalExplorer · 07-30-06, 06:48 AM

If you want to see computer simulations in the future better get used to paying higher prices. For me it makes perfect sense that you have to pay 100, 200 or even 500 $ in order to allow production for a niche market. If you're not happy with it, buy mainstream simulations.

I am not yet saying that DistantGuns is worth it, because I have to find a dl link that works, but if it's good, I'll be glad to pay for it.

bradclark1 · 07-30-06, 02:11 PM

I downloaded it to see what it was like. Pretty neat, but not my cup of tea. Pity.

07-28-06, 04:47 AM	#2
Gammel Commodore Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 Downloads: 276 Uploads: 0	Downloading the trial now! (horrible slow) Anyone already played? How can i buy the game in germany? I have no credit card... __________________ nie das Boot verlassen

07-28-06, 07:59 AM	#3
Hellcat Ensign Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 224 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Played for a half hour last night, I'm having some fun with it. It's a significant change from what I'm used to playing (Fighting Steel) though once you get used to the GUI everything is alright. I need more time to figure a few things still. __________________ "readiness is only accomplished when the need for it is over"

07-28-06, 11:04 AM	#4
Malefactor Loader Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, Canada Posts: 88 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Looks interesting.I think I'll download the trial now and give it a try as well. __________________

07-28-06, 08:00 PM	#6
Sulikate Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Korea Posts: 834 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I'm downloading the trial. obs: next-gen engine? what does it mean exactly? __________________ Se flutua e não fala quack, afunde-o!

07-28-06, 09:51 PM	#9
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	US dollars. Last edited by Gizzmoe; 07-28-06 at 09:54 PM.

07-28-06, 07:06 PM	#5
bill clarke Captain Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia Posts: 519 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Where do I find the trial version ? please ? and will it be available to buy in store or on line ?

07-28-06, 08:47 PM	#7
timetraveller Beach Leaf Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Atlantic Shipping Lanes Posts: 287 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Looks good, but OMG, $65 for a game??? And it doesn't even have the campaign for this price (I know, campaign is free now, but costs $24.95 later). $90 for a game or even $65 is a no starter for me. TT

07-28-06, 09:29 PM	#8
bill clarke Captain Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia Posts: 519 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Is that $65 US dollars or Euros or what ?

07-28-06, 09:59 PM	#10
bill clarke Captain Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia Posts: 519 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Well mate SHIII cost me $90 Aus

07-29-06, 05:46 PM	#12
Ilpalazzo Frogman Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 309 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I tried the Distant Guns trial for a while. It looks like a good game but I honestly cannot see myself paying 65 USD for it. I actually thought it was a budget title for like $20 or $30, I was ready to buy it before I saw the real price. If anybody has bought it can you say if it is worth it? That campaign better be long and I would expect a lot of battles.

07-30-06, 04:17 AM	#13
bill clarke Captain Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia Posts: 519 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Was just over at the web site, they have a special on buy the original get the campain free !, works out to $84 Aus dollars, I paid $90 for SHIII, I know, no box, or manual, but seems like areasonable deal to me (but then I'm not real bright ). I down loaded the trial version, and it looks ok, though only had a couple of goes at it.

07-30-06, 06:48 AM	#14
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	If you want to see computer simulations in the future better get used to paying higher prices. For me it makes perfect sense that you have to pay 100, 200 or even 500 $ in order to allow production for a niche market. If you're not happy with it, buy mainstream simulations. I am not yet saying that DistantGuns is worth it, because I have to find a dl link that works, but if it's good, I'll be glad to pay for it. __________________

07-30-06, 02:11 PM	#15
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I downloaded it to see what it was like. Pretty neat, but not my cup of tea. Pity.