Battle Academy 2 is out on 12th September

[Nefaro]

According to Slitherine this game is coming out on Steam today.  If that is true I'll get it there otherwise I'll get it from Slitherine.

Why not get it from Matrix/Slitherine?  Then you could have both a Steam version and a standalone copy you can backup and use separately?  Best of both worlds!

[Nefaro]

Also... does the release version of BA2 come with the randomized missions?  Or was that something they planned on adding later?

[Barthheart]

Also... does the release version of BA2 come with the randomized missions?  Or was that something they planned on adding later?

There's a skirmish mode where you get to setup yer own engagements.

[tgb]

Does it still have the cartoony graphics?  That's what really turned me off to the first one.

[Barthheart]

Well the graphics are still a little cartoony.... but the colours are much more muted and the voice acting is a little more serious.
It is aimed at being an intro wargame after all.

Next weekend I'll tell and show you more.  ;)

[Great Ajax]

Link to my historical skirmish list mod.  It includes over eighty historical army lists from 1941-1945 and is usable in skirmish and multiplayer.

Some Examples of what is included:

Fallschirmjager Company
Panzer Aufklarungs Company
SS Armored Panzergrenadier Company
StuG Batterie
Panzergrenadier Kampfgruppe 1945
Fuehrer Panzer Company

Rifle Battalion
Partisan Brigade
Assault Sapper Battalion
Forward Detachment
Guards Heavy Tank Battalion
Medium Self Propelled Artillery Regiment

http://slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=221&t=48872

Trey

[Barthheart]

Very cool! Thanks for all that hard work Trey.  O0

[Boggit]

^^Thanks Trey. O0

[Apocalypse 31]

I Picked this up from the Slitherine site - so I could get both downloads.

So far I'm really digging it. I like the coop and the skirmish modes

[jomni]

Link to my historical skirmish list mod.  It includes over eighty historical army lists from 1941-1945 and is usable in skirmish and multiplayer.

Some Examples of what is included:

Fallschirmjager Company
Panzer Aufklarungs Company
SS Armored Panzergrenadier Company
StuG Batterie
Panzergrenadier Kampfgruppe 1945
Fuehrer Panzer Company

Rifle Battalion
Partisan Brigade
Assault Sapper Battalion
Forward Detachment
Guards Heavy Tank Battalion
Medium Self Propelled Artillery Regiment

http://slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=221&t=48872

Trey

That's great!

[Great Ajax]

I just figured out how to add units from the first Battle Academy so looks like I need to add some Western Front lists now.

Trey

Link to my historical skirmish list mod.  It includes over eighty historical army lists from 1941-1945 and is usable in skirmish and multiplayer.

Some Examples of what is included:

Fallschirmjager Company
Panzer Aufklarungs Company
SS Armored Panzergrenadier Company
StuG Batterie
Panzergrenadier Kampfgruppe 1945
Fuehrer Panzer Company

Rifle Battalion
Partisan Brigade
Assault Sapper Battalion
Forward Detachment
Guards Heavy Tank Battalion
Medium Self Propelled Artillery Regiment

http://slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=221&t=48872

Trey

That's great!

[jomni]

Started the Barbarossa campaign yesterday.  So far so good. Two missions done. Missions feel better than the first BA. Less of a puzzle and a bit more forgiving (so far).

[steve58]

Dammit...I missed the first one, must get this.

The first one isn't out of print or stock.  You can still get it and play as a manly American commander.

...and its currently Matrixgames Deal of the Week for $20.

[Apocalypse 31]

On day 1 of playing I put in 5 hours.

Something about BA 2's combat mechanics are much improved, but I cant put my finger on it.

I've been really enjoying the coop skirmish mode.

I need some coop partners.

[jomni]

Yes. I don't know what changed or maybe it is the scenario design. But results and tactics are now more realistic (despite the simplicity) and less of a trial and error puzzle like before as mentioned earlier.

For coop, I haven't tried, just set up a game and I'll join you.