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Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by Gusington - Today at 10:42:02 AM

500k casualties...once again, 'Jesus Christ, Russia'

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Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by Uberhaus - Today at 06:59:53 AM

President Z announced that Ukraine will go on the counter-offensive north of Kharkiv today, having shut down the Russian push (such as it was), annnnd... well, the map hasn't moved yet. But Ukraine (for whatever it's worth) says the Russian casualty list has now passed 500K since the war began. Whether this will trigger or catch the main Russian attack off foot, don't know yet.

From:  https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-25-2024

Key Takeaways:

Ukrainian and Russian sources stated that Ukrainian forces are increasingly contesting the tactical initiative in northern Kharkiv Oblast and characterized Russian operations in the area as defensive, although Russian forces are likely attempting to bring the Northern Grouping of Forces up closer to its reported planned end strength before possibly intensifying offensive operations in the area.
The likely premature start of Russian offensive operations appears to have undermined Russian success in northern Kharkiv Oblast.
Russian forces continue to leverage their sanctuary in Russian airspace to strike Kharkiv City to devastating effect, likely as part of efforts to depopulate the city and demoralize Ukrainians.
Russian electronic warfare (EW) capabilities reportedly impacted the effectiveness of select Western weapon systems in Ukraine in 2023 as Ukraine and Russia continue to compete in a technical offense-defense race.

#3

Computer Gaming / Gray Zone Warfare: the Game

Last post by MengJiao - Today at 06:32:53 AM

This came out on steam recently as a pre-Alpha (whatever that means).  For me at least it runs
well.  I'm sure they will fix the game up so that people like me won't have as much fun running around
randomly scavenging things with no more gear than what they can carry in their pockets, but for now, it's
pretty perfect. 
Oh so...what's so good about it?  Nice landscape.  Fun helicopter rides that you can just jump on and go
where-ever.  Cool selection of weapons and such.  Reasonable ways to sell your loot.
Rather interestingly calibrated enemies: the locals (ie the AI) have Czech police SMGs in areas near the newbie
base areas.  Off in the hills they have AK-47s and body armor.
Theoretically there are other factions you can PvP against.  I'm in the Malang restoration project faction as Langford, but I haven't seen anybody from the other two factions, Crimson Sheild (from Russian Georgia and Georgia Georgia I guess?) and Mithras (still worshiping bull like a good roman?)

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Computer Gaming / Re: Armored Brigade II Announc...

Last post by Veitikka - Today at 06:27:55 AM

The latest Dev Diary for Armored Brigade II is here. The topics are the tactical and operational evolution of the Soviet Army.

Read more here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1934300/view/4150708537249769285

#5

Computer Gaming / Re: Ride of the FRIDAYS

Last post by MengJiao - Today at 06:13:29 AM

Ghost of Tsushima, Shogun: Total War and perhaps some more Age of Empires IV Mongol campaign or even a skirmish as either the Mongols or Japanese. Assassin's Creed: Mirage waits in the wings impatiently.

Star Citizen and Grey Zone Warfare and 1:600 ironclads with little trees on the muddy banks of a tiny Mississippi.

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Computer Gaming / Re: Ride of the FRIDAYS

Last post by Anguille - Today at 04:15:03 AM

How fleshed out are the eras? Do you enjoy the 'build your own faction' parts of the game?

As you know, i am slow and old. I am still only in the seconde era of my second game, so very early. Building your own faction is fun so far. Will give you more impressions once i move further in history.

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Computer Gaming / Re: Ride of the FRIDAYS

Last post by undercovergeek - Today at 01:21:06 AM

^I wish it had some military component. Not combat, per se, but some function in city building and management.

Like a military base or airfield

#8

Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by JasonPratt - Yesterday at 11:37:48 PM

President Z announced that Ukraine will go on the counter-offensive north of Kharkiv today, having shut down the Russian push (such as it was), annnnd... well, the map hasn't moved yet. But Ukraine (for whatever it's worth) says the Russian casualty list has now passed 500K since the war began. Whether this will trigger or catch the main Russian attack off foot, don't know yet.

#9

Computer Gaming / Re: Ride of the FRIDAYS

Last post by Sir Slash - Yesterday at 10:43:22 PM

Thanks Gus, feeling much better today.

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Computer Gaming / Re: Ride of the FRIDAYS

Last post by Redwolf - Yesterday at 08:31:40 PM

The show at Jones Beach, on Long Island? I might be there too. I've got spots in the Law Enforcement section. Its much better. Let me know if you're going to be there.

Might go tomorrow. Will decide later today.

Not going to the Long Island show tomorrow, sorry. Will be couch potato and watch the Monaco GP.