Author Topic: what was Warbirds 2D??? (Read 689 times)

udet · « **on:** December 03, 2002, 10:23:11 PM »

can anyone explain to me what that game was? was it a flight sim? then why was it 2d? was it a side/top scroller?

cobra427 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2002, 10:41:22 PM »

yes its a FS its the same as WB 3d just not 3d and is fairly old ..... i think the HTC team had something to with the making of WB ....not sure but it does seem odd that when im fly'n offline in WB2 i see kill of -PYRO- or Hitech by player

i cant complain its a good stress relief when waiting for the next AH update but it is a fun game ...kinda if your really bored

you can play it online through IEN ... if anyone still plays it for $23-$30 i think ....... or you can play on WBFree host .... now that i mentioned FH this thread is sure to be flamed ............ http://wbfree.net/index.php
http://www.totalsims.com/index.php?url=wbiii/content_home.php

Wlfgng · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2002, 11:01:33 PM »

WB 2D was simply the first version of warbirds.
it was 'flat' looking because 3d cards hadn't come of age yet and software wasn't quite there either.

HiTech wrote warbirds (2d and later 3d) and sold it to start his own company, HTC and thus wrote AH.

hardcase · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2002, 11:26:47 PM »

He and Gunjam and Killer(of CRS) started ICI. Dale voted to sell to IENCentral(they had another name at the time of the sale). HT left to start AH and Killer and most of the rest left to form Playnet, when IEN demanded that they move to N. Carolina. Gunjam owns Jackedin.com

HC

Dinger · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2002, 11:27:27 PM »

With version 2.0, Warbirds came in two flavors: one for computers with 3d accelerators cards (Warbirds 3d), and one without. Both were "3d" in the sense of simulating three dimensions, but "Warbirds 3D" added textures to the surfaces. In spite of having a second-generation video card, I often found myself in 2D because it was easier to detect and pick off ground targets.

And what hardcase said: HT wasn't the only person behind Warbirds, and they didn't "sell" it per se.

And that screenshot is from "WB 3D", not "2d"

Oh, and HT if you're reading this: ran into MkIX the other day on an OFP server: he asked me to say hi.

-dead- · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2002, 11:37:54 PM »

THIS was Warbirds 2D:

-dead- · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2002, 11:41:35 PM »

and this...

-dead- · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2002, 11:46:17 PM »

Recruit: This aerodynamic Delilah. Its uptilted wings.Its clear curving cockpit cover, the whirling of dials and needles.The illustrious uniform of the German Airforce. The click of the heels in salute, the flare of the jacket, the wide, long-skirted hang of it, and oh, the low shiny peak of the cap.
Officer: I think that's enough.
Recruit: But Sir, the danger, and the glory of death. A young and dashing life gone up in flames. Blonde maidens weeping. To die for one's country. To set forth in a silver lance to joust with the forces of darkness.
Officer: They don't always crash, you know.
Recruit: It would be an honour to crash in such a plane.

-dead- · « **Reply #8 on:** December 03, 2002, 11:47:38 PM »

Retro, baby - very retro

Sandman · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2002, 12:03:47 AM »

One day... 3D cockpits will look that good.

Ozark · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2002, 12:14:37 AM »

Got to admit, I had a blast flying way back then. Flying online was new (to me) and each flight was an adventure. I still remember freaking out over that $65 charge for one month.

cobra427 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2002, 12:31:18 AM »

my shot was from WB 2.77r .. i dont fly it in 2d so i just took one of the shots i had its the same thing basicly

funkedup · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2002, 06:47:13 AM »

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Originally posted by Sandman_SBM
One day... 3D cockpits will look that good.

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LOL

Ripsnort · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2002, 07:46:33 AM »

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Originally posted by Ozark
Got to admit, I had a blast flying way back then. Flying online was new (to me) and each flight was an adventure. I still remember freaking out over that $65 charge for one month.

$65? My wife had kitten when we got a bill for $250....once.

Thats tame in comparison to some of the WB junkies..

udet · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2002, 11:58:05 AM »

oic, it's Warbirds without graphics acceleration. I thought it was in two dimensions