IL-2 Sturmovik 1946...will anyone keep playing

[swiss]

Originally Posted by Hecke

I will instantly delete it. Together with Hyperlobby it's two more programs less on the HDD and the registry.

Unless they force us to use publisher servers, how do think that's gonna work without a server like HL?
(HL is a server(!) not just a progi)

An inbuilt game search function which has to ping all the CoD servers on the planet?
Ppl with low-end systems, slow internet(or both) would love such a feature...

[TheGrunch]

Originally Posted by swiss

Unless they force us to use publisher servers, how do think that's gonna work without a server like HL?
(HL is a server(!) not just a progi)

No it's not, it's just a server browser. If the game has one built in like just about every other game since about 1997, it won't be necessary any more. It's supposed to be on Steam, so that right away eliminates the need for HL.

[BadAim]

I suspect I'll keep IL2 around for some time for the greater variety of scenarios, but like a few others, I suspect also that BOB will be so superior in immersion, that it'll be tough to go back.

[addman]

Originally Posted by BadAim

I suspect I'll keep IL2 around for some time for the greater variety of scenarios, but like a few others, I suspect also that BOB will be so superior in immersion, that it'll be tough to go back.

Have to agree, when IL-2 was released I just couldn't go back to Jane's WWII Fighters and EAW, the feel of flight and the general high fidelity of IL-2 was just too great to refrain from.

[Qpassa]

Try to speak with Jiri to be banned, but if you are unbanned you should think in the reasons, also you should think about many people(which I include me) have you in their ignore list

[SEE]

Whatever the MP method I just hope it isn't the can of worms that WOP uses and killed on-line MP. Dreadful and frustrating! I quite like HL and cannnot fault it.

[MD_Titus]

Originally Posted by ElAurens

I'll keep it on my drive for a while, but I have a feeling that the new sim is going to make '46 look and feel pretty dated. If this is so I can't see myself spending much time at all with the old sim.

^this

[zauii]

Will delete it instantly.
Its a fact that the immersion, fm etc will be so superior that i couldnt go back after playing SoW/Cod. It might lack in content , but that will gradually grow within the years if the sim is a success, also remember that as games gets more complicated and advanced it takes way longer to develop. Spending 6+ months on modeling a plane isnt very uncommon these days, i hear the Tripwire(ro2) guys said it takes them about 10x times longer to model/program one of their new tanks vs their old once and i'd assume its about the same for Maddox games if not even more.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by TheGrunch

No it's not, it's just a server browser. If the game has one built in like just about every other game since about 1997, it won't be necessary any more. It's supposed to be on Steam, so that right away eliminates the need for HL.

So, just a server browser - and the master server is?

Bingo, HL.

[Wutz]

Originally Posted by swiss

So, just a server browser - and the master server is?

Bingo, HL.

And?? HL has worked fine the last years, and is a great tool to see which servers are available. Those nut jobs that have been removed from there must have deserved it, as no one is removed from there without a reason.
Those so against HL do you really think any servers would be found with out a tool like this? If you enjoy empty servers because the servers can not be found, then you are right HL is a bummer as it helps you find servers.
The discusion is just as silly as talking about using windows or not.....