Long time no see (thank God). Shame that cancer hasn't killed ya yet...so...rob any women and children lately?
Oh yeah...one more thing. Care to comment on your press release that was issued to combat.sim? I think I've got it right....here! Have a nice day you pathetic excuse for 'The Day After' pill.
1997 will be THE year of the flight simulation, and the Internet is one of
the main vehicles that will make this true. There are TWO incredible pieces
of simulation in the works for all those WB and AW fans, and for others who
have avoided that particular pursuit because "suspension of disbelief" in
the form of great graphics had not yet arrived. TAS is one, and Confirmed
Kill by Eidos International will be the other....
Pro-Line Software is preparing to introduce its first multi-player air sim
for the internet: Tactical Aero Squadron. The ßeta version of their Battle
of Britain module will be available for download soon. Tactical Aero
Squadron will encompass the entire European Theater of Operations from the
B.O.B. to Berlin - 1945. They has photo-realism and flight so real you'll
puke!
Pro-Line is headed by Paul "Voss" Hinds. Paul is a former USAF F16 Viper
pilot who also happens to own and fly his own P-51 Mustang! It also happens
that he has flown a Spitfire and the only flying Me-109 in the world.
Ah-hem! Yes, you got that right, there is NO ONE better qualified to develop
a new internet based multi-player WWII Battle of Britian scenario. It also
helps that since his stint in the USAF, Paul has acquired a couple of
PhDs...
Pro Line is based in Austin, Texas. Paul "Voss" Hinds is the main programmer
for TAS and the driving force behind the project (along with co-developer
Michael "Amok" Hobuss). Paul and Michael seem determined to put together the
ultimate WarBirds and Air Warrior killer, and they are well poised to
succeed! They intend to feature the entire European W.W.II conflict, from
the Battle of Britain to Berlin '45.
As you will see by the screen shots, photo-realism is close to the truth!
According to Pro-Line, there will be an intense and target rich environment,
including trains to shoot at, German rockets to deal with, and fields being
captured. Other features include the most realistic flight models yet, voice
communications (hardware dependent), editable artwork for Aces, and gun
cameras with editable viewpoints. Theres more, but some features remain
under wraps til the release.
TAS will evolve from the BOB into TAS - FEW, meaning "Full European War,"
which will require MULTIPLE CD-ROMs and which only registered users will
acquire. TAS- FEW will cover an enormous area, comprising all of Europe and
North Africa. Pro-Line will allow hundreds of players into this huge world,
with a greater variety of aircraft than either Warbirds, AW or CK.
Eventually Pro Line will offer BOB as a limited ten thousand sq. mile arena,
giving W.W.II fans a chance to get into the world of TAS, but BOB will then
be available as freeware. At this point entry into the TAS arena will be on
a fee basis.
TAS will achieve a number of firsts in its foray into simming. Simultaneous
voice ability will be present, as well as text macros for sending messages.
The realism of the cockpit environment, with the pilot needing to pay
attention to carb heat, fuel mixtures, etc. will also be unprecedented.
Allied radar will be modelled. Attention to detail in the dynamic
environment will include the need to fly recon patrols, effect of fog on
radar, modelling of ground damage with realistic repair and replacement
times, and other details that remain secret.
In AW and WB The "revolving credit" of continual life renewal has its
disadvantages. Ever kill enemy planes one by one, only to have a constant
wave of the same pilots engage you until finally succumbing? TAS will change
that by virtue of a "death penalty." Fail to bring your body back (death or
capture), and pilots will be flying a cargo plane or rear escort duty for a
day until being "restored". The penalties are not final as yet and like the
entire project will evolve through the testing phase. Any personal aircraft
adornment will also have to be earned after death.
As for hardware requirements, the engine is optimized to allow a fast 486 to
join the fray, though not at high resolutions. 3d hardware will also be
supported, allowing high resolutions with high color depth AND fast frame
rates.
yup yup...that HAD to sting...now kindly crawl back under the rock you came from.
