12Bravo

I DLed TOW2 + Centauro last night. Having a good time with it Thnx for the info, guys! DV

Hi, I'm thinking of buying TOW2, but I wanted to get some feedback from the group on some questions I have: 1- I'm not really interested in the Italian campaign, but I understand that those that have the Centuro expansion can't connect via multiplayer with those that don't. Shoud I purchase the expansion anyway? 2- How's the replayability with TOW2? The quik mission builder doesn't give you any randomness as far as where te enemy comes from, etc. Does setting up a skirmish using LAN multiplayer offer randomness and better replayability? 3- I have TOW and I'm wondering how much of an improvement the group feels TOW2 is (in general) over TOW? Thnx! DV

No....mission editor doesn't work under Vista.

You don't. These utilities for TOW1 don't work for Vista 32/64.

Does it work with Vista?

Yep, it has worked, and the server appears to be up now, although I don't see any online games being played at the moment. A couple of weeks ago I saw a "SEARCH SERVERS SYSTEM IS UNAVAILABLE" message, but that no longer appears. DV

"SEARCH SERVERS SYSTEM IS UNAVAILABLE" Was looking to play online myself, but it looks like the server is still down.

"But why do I have differend sight for the different ammo types, for AP, HE and so on?" Each round type has different ballistics qualities, so you have to use the appropriate range scale for the type of round you are shooting.

Sorry....link didn't work. Here are the steps for manually aiming: Steps to use manual targeting (assuming gunner position): 1) Press Ctrl + W 2) Use the range finder in the sight to calculate the range. 3) Put the targeting diamond on the target. 4) Adjust the range using the "U" and "I" keys. Use the proper scale (AP, HE, etc.) for the round that's loaded. Once you set the scale to the right distance, do not move the diamond back on the target (I did this at first.....duh! 5) FIRE!!! 6) Adjust the gun elevation (using "U" or "I") if the range is off, and fire again....

Hi, You're welcome...enjoy the missions! Check out this post on manually aiming: http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=259 DV

I wrote some training missions a while back. You're welcome to download them from my site and try them out: http://doubleveteran.com/main/T72.php DV

"Let me ask you this question though.. Although I can't say for sure yet if the program itself will be ready for the "uber-patch" release, how would you guys at least like to see the docs for the new Battle Generator program (with screenshots of it in action)? I could probably make that availble to ya quickly...." That sounds good to me, and thnx for the patch update! DV

Rune, thnx for the status update. DV

Sounds terrific...thnx for the update, Madmatt!

1- Quick mission generator 2- Display terrain cover/concealment type for a unit. This would help to identify whether a unit is actually behind cover (tree, rock, etc.) or not. 3- Add more autonomy to the AI. Allow them to "think" more and adjust to situations on their own.

Please give us a quick patch update.....thnx! DV

Sounds very good, I can't wait. Thnx for the update, Jmayer! DV

Hey Jmayer, Since you're one of the MP testers, can you give us a report on how the testing is going? Thnx! DV

"...and keep tanks from driving off when they're supposed to be defending." You need to also click on the "Hold" button to keep them from wandering. If you just click on "defend", they will sometimes move to find a better postion. Check out this screenshot (Hold and Defend buttons are highlighted): http://doubleveteran.com/screenshots/TOW_Defend_and_Hold.jpg

Nice work...I like the detail and the camo pattern DV

"Yep, we found this bug:) Will be fixed in patch" Excellent....thnx!

"Not all vehicles can crush obsacles - wheeled vehicles can't (with the exception of Sdkfz 232 8-rad)." Actually, the smallest wheeled armored vehicle in the game can crush trees. Check out this video I made from the latest version of TOW: http://doubleveteran.com/militarysims/TOW/TOWwheeledVehicleTest.avi

CrazyMan....connected to your TS server just fine. Nobody on at the momment. Thnx for setting it up! Once the multiplayer patch is out, you can probably expect alot more

Count me in.....DV

Jmayer, I will definitely be trying some online play once the patch is out. I know I've seem other posts with a strong interest in multiplayer TOW. A lobby system would be very nice DV