Topic: What's your favorite military computer game?? 8

AussieNick · December 11th, 2004

For fun, realism, longevity, and variety I'd say VBS1 (Virtual Battle Space 1). It costs approx $200 Australian. It was developed by the USMC and Australian Defence Force as a realistic mission simulator, and they've put it on the public market now.

egoz · December 11th, 2004

now that sounds like a pretty cool game. full spectrum warrior was developed with the army as a training device. while america's army was developed as a recruiting device. both were done with the cooperation of the military though. i'm curious as to how that aussie game plays now. the only thing i really don't like about full spectrum warrior is that the replay factor sucks and you can't get that first person shooter feel when you want it.

Locke · December 11th, 2004

where can you get it fron Nick?
and what are the specs required?

Trevor · December 11th, 2004

I played Ghost Recon 2 at my friends the other day. It was alright, not great. The missions are pretty challenging.

the_13th_redneck · December 12th, 2004

Lets see...
The Operational Art of War - Also has a great scenario creator for practically unlimited replayability. Want to create a battle scenario? You can do so right here. But to make it right, you'll almost have to put in a Masters level research into it lol.

Metal Gear Solid series - Not realistic at all but it's fun as hell!!! Plus a lot of the weapons etc. area real so that can be loads of fun too. The latest one, MGS 3 Snake Eater is the best.

Battlefield Vietnam - I liked it. I know someone here doesn't like it but I enjoyed it thoroughly even though the maps did seem a little repetitive. Modern combat should be great. I really enjoy being the transport helicopter pilot. I did that a lot in Battlefield Vietnam. A lot of dudes go on suicide runs or just don't pick up passengers but I was different.

Search and Rescue 3 - Well.. a cute little Coast Guard rescue game. You can also do free flight, pretend the Dauphin is a Black Hawk and conduct "special operations" with it. :P

devilwasp · December 12th, 2004

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Originally Posted by the_13th_redneck

Search and Rescue 3 - Well.. a cute little Coast Guard rescue game. You can also do free flight, pretend the Dauphin is a Black Hawk and conduct "special operations" with it. :P

So this is what the US coastgaurd does when not busting criminals!

AussieNick · December 12th, 2004

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where can you get it fron Nick?
and what are the specs required?

This the is websight for it
http://www.virtualbattlespace.com/

Zyca · December 13th, 2004

Just started playing Halo 2... that game totally rocks!

AussieNick · December 14th, 2004

I though Halo 2 sucked.... but then again I thought that Halo 1 sucked also.

rOk · December 15th, 2004

VBS 1 is just "Flashpoint 1.5"

It comes from the same authors, uses almost same addon coding, the only thing fancy is the Observer Module-which could be replicated to some extent in Flashpoint with scripts.
Otherwise it's Flashpoint aimed at the military and enhanced slightly in the graphics department.
Basically it offers 6 CD's containing the game, observer module, animal pack, opfor pack and USMC an Australian Army addon discs....for only about a 1000 $.

Flashpoint is a much better intermediate solution until the sequel comes out, costs only about 10$ and offers a bazillion of addons that are completely free.

But if someone decides to buy VBS1, there's a tool which easily converts Flashpoint addons into VBS addons.

December 11th, 2004	Post 72
egoz Primus Pilus	now that sounds like a pretty cool game. full spectrum warrior was developed with the army as a training device. while america's army was developed as a recruiting device. both were done with the cooperation of the military though. i'm curious as to how that aussie game plays now. the only thing i really don't like about full spectrum warrior is that the replay factor sucks and you can't get that first person shooter feel when you want it. __________________ Flavius Vegetius Renatus De Rei Militari - Let him who desires peace prepare for war. Hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance. - Alex Rodriguez (Go Yankees!)

December 11th, 2004	Post 74
Trevor Tribuni Angusticlavii	I played Ghost Recon 2 at my friends the other day. It was alright, not great. The missions are pretty challenging. __________________ WO2 Trevor Perry, Squadron Deputy Commander 746 Lightning Hawk RCACS

December 12th, 2004	Post 75
the_13th_redneck No Chance Outside Gear	Lets see... The Operational Art of War - Also has a great scenario creator for practically unlimited replayability. Want to create a battle scenario? You can do so right here. But to make it right, you'll almost have to put in a Masters level research into it lol. Metal Gear Solid series - Not realistic at all but it's fun as hell!!! Plus a lot of the weapons etc. area real so that can be loads of fun too. The latest one, MGS 3 Snake Eater is the best. Battlefield Vietnam - I liked it. I know someone here doesn't like it but I enjoyed it thoroughly even though the maps did seem a little repetitive. Modern combat should be great. I really enjoy being the transport helicopter pilot. I did that a lot in Battlefield Vietnam. A lot of dudes go on suicide runs or just don't pick up passengers but I was different. Search and Rescue 3 - Well.. a cute little Coast Guard rescue game. You can also do free flight, pretend the Dauphin is a Black Hawk and conduct "special operations" with it. :P __________________ I don't exist. TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSTITUTED Next time you travel http://www.epictrip.com

December 11th, 2004	Post 71
AussieNick Forum Digger Gear	For fun, realism, longevity, and variety I'd say VBS1 (Virtual Battle Space 1). It costs approx $200 Australian. It was developed by the USMC and Australian Defence Force as a realistic mission simulator, and they've put it on the public market now.

December 11th, 2004	Post 73
Locke Tribuni Angusticlavii	where can you get it fron Nick? and what are the specs required?

December 13th, 2004	Post 78
Zyca Optio	Just started playing Halo 2... that game totally rocks!

December 14th, 2004	Post 79
AussieNick Forum Digger Gear	I though Halo 2 sucked.... but then again I thought that Halo 1 sucked also.

December 15th, 2004	Post 80
rOk Centurion	VBS 1 is just "Flashpoint 1.5" It comes from the same authors, uses almost same addon coding, the only thing fancy is the Observer Module-which could be replicated to some extent in Flashpoint with scripts. Otherwise it's Flashpoint aimed at the military and enhanced slightly in the graphics department. Basically it offers 6 CD's containing the game, observer module, animal pack, opfor pack and USMC an Australian Army addon discs....for only about a 1000 $. Flashpoint is a much better intermediate solution until the sequel comes out, costs only about 10$ and offers a bazillion of addons that are completely free. But if someone decides to buy VBS1, there's a tool which easily converts Flashpoint addons into VBS addons.