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Old 01-30-2006, 03:43 AM   #1
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Default Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

This is pretty much in competition to Fallguys thread, but a little competition now and then is a healthy thing And anyway, they're somewhat dissimilar game types.

I'm going to take this opportunity to re-mention Red Orchestra, and since I can't seem to write any kind of description that doesn't sound lame or propaganda-ish, here's a copy/paste of the overview section

Key Features

* Fight intense battles on 13 authentic Eastern Front combat environments

* Crew 14 fully realized vehicles with highly detailed exterior and interior models

* Choose from 28 authentic infantry weapons

* Full 32 player online Multiplayer Support

* Unique Setting – the only FPS to focus on the WWII Russian Front

* Engage enemy tanks at 800 metres and more with the Simulation-level armored vehicle combat

* Fight the full range of combined arms infantry and vehicle combat in detailed environments based on real-world data, from city-centre to deeply rural settings

* Realistic bullet and projectile ballistics will make you duck for cover

* Coordinate strategies with your team-mates via Voice Over IP

* Authentic Immersive Sound FX and 3d Positional Sound System

* 3d “Iron Sights” and unique 3d scope system

* True weapon deployment system including resting rifles on support

* Historically accurate artillery system

* Distance-based sound system dynamically creates the battle ambiance

* Advanced player movement system featuring diving over obstacles and leaning

* Custom 8 way animation system for highly realistic player animations

Some background: the mod version of the game won $50,000 and two engine licences from the Make Something Unreal contest, and the devs have had going on eight months to build a really incredible game, from what we've heard on the forums. The changelog apparently runs over a hundred pages

Primary release of the game is going to be over steam, and there will be a box version in stores. Release date is sometime in march.

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I'll have to check this one out..
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*squints at FallGuy* do iiit... dooo iiiiiit. don't make me get my italian fiancee to go all mob on you

i think it'd be awesome if we could get some more THZ in there besides myself and SiFi. well, at the moment, more than just SiFi.
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Probably more likely when school ends and everyone has more free time.

Also: Confirmed vehicle list
Armored Car
BA-64 (partially confirmed, screenshot at Gamespot appears similar to Wicked Penguin's model http://www.gamecloud.com/img/orig/00/24/10/002.jpg)

Half-Track
SPW 251/1 (confirmed) http://www.redorchestragame.com/index.php?categoryid=7

Assault Guns
StuG III Ausf. F (confirmed http://www.redorchestragame.com/index.php?categoryid=7)
SU-76 (confirmed http://www.redorchestragame.com/imag...icleshoot4.jpg)

Light Tank
Pz III Ausf J (confirmed http://www.redorchestragame.com/imag...icleshoot3.jpg)
T-60 (confirmed, http://www.redorchestragame.com/imag.../T60_1full.jpg)

Medium Tank
Pz IV Ausf F1 (confirmed) http://www.redorchestragame.com/index.php?categoryid=7
Pz IV Ausf F2 (confirmed) http://www.redorchestragame.com/index.php?categoryid=7
T-34 M41 (confirmed) http://www.redorchestragame.com/index.php?categoryid=7
T-34 85 (confirmed) http://www.redorchestragame.com/index.php?categoryid=7

Medium-Heavy Tank
Pz V Ausf G Panther (confirmed) http://www.redorchestragame.com/index.php?categoryid=7
KV-1s (confirmed) http://www.redorchestragame.com/index.php?categoryid=7

Heavy Tank
Pz VI Tiger Ausf. E (confirmed, http://www.redorchestragame.com/imag...Tiger1full.jpg)
IS-2 (confirmed) http://www.redorchestragame.com/index.php?categoryid=7
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dude, you didn't need to put porno up here, you had me at 'volksgemeinschaft'

do any of em float?

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Looks cool might have to keep a look on it from you guys and then upgrade my computer so I can play it smoothly .
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dude, you didn't need to put porno up here, you had me at 'volksgemeinschaft'

do any of em float?
No, which is why you're never being my driver
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http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Sto...1901.19923.htm
Lots of new screenies and an interview with the head of the mod


EDIT: The big screenshot pages are accesssed with the button at the top of the article, just in case anyone misses it like I did
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Ummmm...trailer here. All I can say is JEEBUS!!!!!
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i think i wet my pants.
no, no i did.
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And they just don't let me quit

RO is now available for pre-order and pre-load over steam, for the low, low price of 22.50 american after pre-order discount. (but before taxes) I'm preloading right now, and ordering soon. WHeeeeeeeEE!

(Sorry for giddiness, but this just really excites me )

(And I'm not giggling either )
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Yaaaaa suuuuuuuuuurrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeee
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So: it's out, its cheap and its *awesome* (though only if you like realism)

There should be a demo soon, for anyone interested. I'll update here when it comes out.

Ostfront Forever!
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Realism no!
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Realism now, Serenity later!

(more like... Essaysnexamscominoutmyyinyang now, Ostfront later)

why oh why god did you let me enrol myself into a 4-year honours BA program administered by the devil? WHY!?
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