ShiftZ Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 The latest version of this truly awesome tank simulator is now available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet67 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Received my SB ProPE upgrade last week. Now to find the time to play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Commercial links are not allowed in sig lines. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShiftZ Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Commercial links are not allowed in sig lines. Actually that was the link to the completely non profit fansite. But I suppose the fansite linked to eSim which is of course commercial. Sorry about that, my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwolf Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 It would have been better style to give us some content here. Just a paragraph about what ssnake put in, that kind of thing. Then people can google the sucker if you got them interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShiftZ Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 It would have been better style to give us some content here. Just a paragraph about what ssnake put in, that kind of thing. Then people can google the sucker if you got them interested. Well that was what my link was intended to do, this is a Battlefront fourm after all and my intention was not to take away from BF's sims, just to let those who may be intrested know that the latest version was available. So here goes then, a little brief on the up grade. Hopefully Moon dosen't take my head off. For those of you familiar with Steel Beasts no formal introduction is necessary. For those unfamiliar, Steel Beasts Professional PE is a virtual simulation of contemporary armored and mechanized combat, focusing on small-unit tactics. New unit additions for version 2.460 include: The Leopardo2E MBT CV9035DK PC Technical(SUV) w/ 106mm Recoilless Rifle Technical(SUV) w/ 14.5mm HMG 2S6 Tunguska air defence vehicle RBS70 dismounted air defence missle MT-LB-FO forward artillary observer vehicle Centauro 105mm gun system Pizarro IFV NH-90 Helicopter UAV capable of laser designation of targets for support purposes New features include "time of day" added to the mission editor. An air strike option for 2 x 500lb bombs. Sky textures that can now be swapped out to suit the scenario in the mission editor. Suppresive fire command added to unit context menus. Matrox TripleHead2Go multi-screen is also now supported. There are to many features and extras for me to list here without this thread becoming offesive. For more info google steelbeasts and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 It's perfectly fine to talk about other games here in the GF. That's what it's for (among other things). Only commercial links to external sites are not allowed (here or anywhere in the forum). I followed your link and the first thing you see are prices for the game, so I classified it as commercial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Smith Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 The new version is brilliant. Great new sounds, some lovely new vehicle skins (including some really beautiful M1 and Leos), the new time of day feature makes a real difference and people are having a lot of fun playing around with the UAV. There's a neat video on Youtube showing it being used to identify enemy armour and technicals and call in arty and airstrikes. smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatEtr Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I was a big fan of the original SB and never pulled the $125 trigger on this one. I was curious, looking at their purchase page, did you guys have to buy the upgrade? I noticed their selling upgrade CDs for $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet67 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Anyone who bought SB ProPE from early December 2008 until now received the upgrade for free. Everyone else had to pay for the upgrade. There was a discount for pre-orders which has now ceased. New purchasers receive the upgraded version 2.460 for $125. No extra charge for the upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Smith Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 did you guys have to buy the upgrade? Yep, I paid, but pre-ordered and got the discount. Well worth it in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatEtr Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Ok thanks for the info. I've been playing a lot of Steel Fury: Kharkov 42 a lot lately. But still thinking of buying SBPro due to from playing more CMSF lately as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShiftZ Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 If you purchase Pro PE you will absolutely never ever regret spending your hard earned dough. Can you say addicted to gunning? By the way I do believe there is a forum member selling his copy of the upgrade plus dongle for $99.0. Here is a direct link to that thread http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?t=13112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaBellum Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I consider the 125$ for SB Pro PE one of the best investments in gaming software I've ever done, among stuff like CMx1, IL2 and Falcon 4.0. And yes, I've ordered the upgrade, got it last week, love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Smith Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Here's a few unretouched shots from a tutorial I was messing about with tonight (getting my hand back in). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSColonel_131st Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I already skipped two 50$ games this year for their copy protection scheme, Steel Beasts with the (IMHO very sensible) Dongle will be mine when I skip a third game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwolf Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I already skipped two 50$ games this year for their copy protection scheme, Steel Beasts with the (IMHO very sensible) Dongle will be mine when I skip a third game. Wouldn't it be great if some group of wargame publishers would all share one dongle so that everybody feels secure and we don't have to pay for new dongles with every game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShiftZ Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 The Leopard 2A4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShiftZ Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Three very bad dudes about to make an offer someone can't refuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 ShiftZ, please watch out that you don't cross the line in terms of advertising your beloved Steel Beasts. I looked up your post history and you are bringing up SB an aweful lot in unrelated discussions, including posting what could be seen as pure marketing phrases. Commercial links are one no-no, but hidden advertising is another. Discussing (and liking :-)) other games is fine, but your frequency and focus is beginning to cross over into forbidden territory To share my personal opinion: I own an early commercial version of SB from the bargain bin. I never regretted getting it and it's a great sim but I find the current versions way to expensive. They may be one of the best modern tank sims around but that still doesn't justify the exorbitant price. At least for me, I get very little playing time out of sims because of the high learning and practice curve before you can enjoy them and I just don't have the time. The screens you posted seem somewhat improved from the version I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketil Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 The screens you posted seem somewhat improved from the version I remember. Somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Heh, alright, thanks for refreshing my memory SB still isn't the most beautiful sim that's for sure but at least much better than before. Seems to be on par with CMx1 and our T-72 sim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Smith Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 It's got more than looks going for it, not unlike the CM series (though CM SF is probably a different kettle of fish - that's pretty). SB Pro PE is certainly expensive, but I'd hate to tot up the amount I've spent just at say Battlefront - CMBO, CMBB, CMAK, TOW, T72, CMSF, plus Marines add-on. And that's only at Battlefront. Looked at that way, the price of SB don't amount to a hill 'o beans in my total spend on games in the last 5 years say, and it's given me at least as much satisfaction. I hope my wife doesn't browse this board.... smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewood Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I wish the niche wargame companies would actually charge more for their games like eSim. I would rather spend $125 on a company committed to bringing the best than $40 on a company that delivers a good game and then goes on chase the broader audience and fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 It's got more than looks going for it, Oh, no doubt about it. No need to convert me, I am a convert (although not at all cost ) and still remember well how much fun it was playing (and re-playing and re-playing the first tutorials. The graphics never bothered me, I was just responding to the screenshots posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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