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Spawnbob
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posted 11-18-2000 02:06 AM     Profile for Spawnbob   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote

Do u have a USB Joystick and if So do u have problems with it

No MS FF with no FF damm no more Colin Mcrae

What OS are u running EECH in

Win98

What Machine specs do u have

P500, TNT2 , 128Mb ( it slowly getting there )

How is EECH performance for u

Great no major problems to report

Would u buy Razorworks next game based on EECH not yet knowing what it is

Yes that attention to detail and tight intergration of Gameplay and Stability should be observed by the bigger boys on the market

If EECH was to have a Killer Feature that it doesnt have to expand it's appeal what would it be

MP game browser, kind of like Quake 3 etc.
This is something MS should be including in DX and make every game have

Terrain , Units, AI what impresses u the most

Terrain diversity , love going from flat plains to snow top mountains, then down to industrial areas all in 1 mission.

What is better Gunship, Ka52 , Lb2, EECH ( bit biased that one seeing as it EECH forum

Well i was going to say Gunship hehe. Havent tried Ka52 so cant really comment on that one, but it looked good.Lb2 brings back fond memories and was really one of the 1st modern sims but i guess EECH gets it.

Here are some previous polls by me and others

Mr Bigglesworth , What do u like better (Helicopters)
whats your fav time to fly at
Poll about EECH
EECH What next
What part of the World would u like in a Helo Sim
What system u running (granny)
Give us your Crazy thoughts for a next EECH
Another Complety Usless Question ( What other games u got )

Another set of intriguing Questions : POLL


EECHMOD Poll


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LIONPRIDE
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posted 11-18-2000 03:08 AM     Profile for LIONPRIDE   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Do u have a USB Joystick and if So do u have problems with it:

No - CH F-16 CombatStick
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What OS are u running EECH in:

Win98
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What Machine specs do u have:

AMD 500 K6II, 128MB RAM, 16mb nVida
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How is EECH performance for u:

hmmm...when my throttle 'went-dead' I seemed to loose all keyboard control for the targeting systems. Took me a while to figure it out, but no major problems since. Not game related.
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Would u buy Razorworks next game based on EECH not yet knowing what it is:

NO!...I'm very hard to please. I would HAVE to know what the product is first. My hat is off to the guys at RW though...they do have a great attention to detail and a great support team.
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If EECH was to have a Killer Feature that it doesnt have to expand it's appeal what would it be:

I think they should work on implememting a type of program like 'GameCommander'...I'm always fumbling with the comms system and I'm too cheap to buy the retail version.

How about a patch to make all the targeting ranges the same? say 8 miles, instead of giving the Hokum that ridiculous range advantage.
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Terrain , Units, AI what impresses u the most:

The dynamic campaign...hands down. I can buy any sim these days with great graphics and $hit, but give me an enemy that I have to think about counter-attacking even without being online...that's hard to find in a game.
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What is better Gunship, Ka52 , Lb2, EECH ( bit biased that one seeing as it EECH forum :

Well...duh! EECH is great, but I have to agree...LBII still holds a fond place in my heart. If only RW could have made the pilot/co-pilot config.....man that would have been the $hit.

KA52...You need to have NO LIFE to play that sim. I have it, flew it...not bad, but the campaign is drawn out. More like a strategy game.

Gunship...nice graphics. haven't tryed the FM fix for the 'rubber-band' tail. I found that the AI was too accurate for my taste. Like in every review I read, the AI shot me down as soon as I poped up too much. Not very realistic.


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Spawnbob
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posted 11-18-2000 03:21 AM     Profile for Spawnbob   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
the real importance of Direct 8 more than anything is the intergration of Voice comms. So Voice recognition and voice to voice.

Including this means it will become more standard in games and should prevent developers from having to license or reinvent the wheel each time.

Unlike other things, everyone has the equipment really to use voice comms. They might need a mike but this area i suspect will really take off.
Hehe LP what u doing up at this time


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Kamando
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posted 11-18-2000 08:55 AM     Profile for Kamando   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Do u have a USB Joystick and if So do u have problems with it

No, Saitek X36 (Non USB) works ok

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What OS are u running EECH in

Win98SE

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What Machine specs do u have

AMD Thunderbird 850Mhz, 128MB RAM, 64MB Geforce 2 Ultra

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How is EECH performance for u

Great

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Would u buy Razorworks next game based on EECH not yet knowing what it is

More than likely, The effort put into EECH is much more than the normal half rate chop job, for example *cough* *Gunsh!t*, which is a nice change.

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If EECH was to have a Killer Feature that it doesnt have to expand it's appeal what would it be

Hmmm lets see...auto rotations would be great, and I would also love to see a flight sim where you would have to evade capture on the ground after you crash or eject. Even in 3rd person this would be a really cool trick to pull off.

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Terrain , Units, AI what impresses u the most

Definitely Terrain, the diversity and lighting of the terrain is great.

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What is better Gunship, Ka52 , Lb2, EECH ( bit biased that one seeing as it EECH forum

I really liked LB2 when I used to play it... too bad its really only native Glide. Being able to fly the Kiowa and Blackhawk was really cool *hint* *hint* Now however, my game of choice is EECH, I love the graphics, level of detail, and the dynamic campaign. (IMHO tweak the FM's a lil bit more realistic and everything will be peachy ) (I really would like my sideways flight and auto rotations, but I am content for now.)

[This message has been edited by Kamando (edited 11-18-2000).]


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Fatdog
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posted 11-18-2000 10:04 AM     Profile for Fatdog     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Do u have a USB Joystick and if So do u have problems with it

No, Saitek X-36 analog. 3 years old and spiking a bit, but still servicable.

What OS are u running EECH in

Win98se

What Machine specs do u have

K7 750, 384 meg ram, Sblive x-gamer, Geforce1 32meg ddr, 21" Viewsonic P815,

How is EECH performance for u

Finer than frog hair

Would u buy Razorworks next game based on EECH not yet knowing what it is

Absolutely, should I send them the money now?

If EECH was to have a Killer Feature that it doesnt have to expand it's appeal what would it be

Having both cockpits available for multi play would my first choice.

Terrain , Units, AI what impresses u the most

Though I think the AI could use a tweak or two at times, everything comes together well for me. imho.

What is better Gunship, Ka52 , Lb2, EECH ( bit biased that one seeing as it EECH forum

For me- EECH, LB2, Hind, Ka52, Gunship, Commanche3(rather ashamed to admit to owning that last one), in that order. LB2 gets edged out of a tie for first because my geforce doesn't support glide and it looks horrible without it.

[This message has been edited by Fatdog (edited 11-18-2000).]


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Zero G
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posted 11-18-2000 10:47 AM     Profile for Zero G   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Do u have a USB Joystick and if So do u have problems with it

Yes I have a MS USB stick and I have been unable to cause the problems that many have had. (I have tried to make my stick have the problems to figure out what the cause is.)

What OS are u running EECH in

I have run it in 98, 98SE and I am running it in ME right now

What Machine specs do u have

Celeron 450, 128megs of RAM and a TNT card

How is EECH performance for u

After the warm-up jumps as a campaign is started there are no problems

Would u buy Razorworks next game based on EECH not yet knowing what it is

Yes.

EECH was to have a Killer Feature that it doesnt have to expand it's appeal what would it be

More helos to fly. Cobra, Black Hawk, Hind….. You get the idea

Terrain , Units, AI what impresses u the most

Terrain is one of the top features in EECH. From there it would be the campaign then the unit detail. To be honest though my all out favorite thing with EECH that made it stand out is the EEAH/EECH combo and how well they work together, serious bang for your bucks.

What is better Gunship, Ka52 , Lb2, EECH ( bit biased that one seeing as it EECH forum)

EEAH/EECH is tops in my book, from there I would put Hind/LB as a tie for second. From here I would go down the line KA-52, DI’s Apache, Gunship then the Comanche series.

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Gavin Bennett
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posted 11-18-2000 10:54 AM     Profile for Gavin Bennett   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Do u have a USB Joystick and if So do u have problems with it?

Nope. MS Sidewinder 3d Pro.

What OS are u running EECH in

Win2k.

What Machine specs do u have

P3 700, V3 , 196Mb; 256 megs of 133 is the next upgrade, and overclocking will follow.

How is EECH performance for u?

Excellent.

Would u buy Razorworks next game based on EECH not yet knowing what it is

Damn right; I'd queue up outside a store to buy it! I think any new sims from RW should be a direct rip-off of Gunship's feature list; so Razorworks can say: THIS is how it is meant to be done (and have a WAH-64, and a Tiger, in the sim).

If EECH was to have a Killer Feature that it doesnt have to expand it's appeal what would it be?

uhm, one of three: environmental bump mapping, of the kinda KA-52 was meant to have. A big novaworld type game/campaign server. more detailed avionics.

Terrain , Units, AI what impresses u the most

AI. As my scots ancestors would say, the enemy AI is a "sleekit wee bastud."

What is better Gunship, Ka52 , Lb2, EECH ( bit biased that one seeing as it EECH forum

Hmmm. EECH does everything better than LB2 (time makes even the mightiest things look weak), but LB2 feels like a more "serious" game, with more realism, not just in terms of FM and avionics, but also in mood.

Gavin


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Reaper
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posted 11-18-2000 06:16 PM     Profile for Reaper     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Do u have a USB Joystick and if So do u have problems with it

No - CH F-16 Combatstick with Pro Throttle

What OS are u running EECH in

WinME

What Machine specs do u have

P3 450 @ 504, 128MB RAM, 16MB TNT1

How is EECH performance for u

No problems

Would u buy Razorworks next game based on EECH not yet knowing what it is

HELL YES

If EECH was to have a Killer Feature that it doesnt have to expand it's appeal what would it be

I like Spawnbob's idea.

Terrain , Units, AI what impresses u the most

The size of (some of) the maps.

What is better Gunship, Ka52 , Lb2, EECH ( bit biased that one seeing as it EECH forum

I never played LB2, so I'll have to go with EECH.

[This message has been edited by Reaper (edited 11-18-2000).]


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Dr. Claw
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posted 11-18-2000 08:00 PM     Profile for Dr. Claw   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Do u have a USB Joystick and if So do u have problems with it

No. TM FLCS and TQS. Waiting for the new TM 2000/2001 HOTAS though ( USB? ).

What OS are u running EECH in

Win95 rev.2

What Machine specs do u have

Cel366 oc'd to 528, V3 3000, 192 Megs RAM

How is EECH performance for u

O.k., but frame rate could be a bit faster.

Would u buy Razorworks next game based on EECH not yet knowing what it is

No.

If EECH was to have a Killer Feature that it doesnt have to expand it's appeal what would it be

Avionics! Should be as good - no, make that better than - LB2.

Flat terrain could be better.

Communications with FAC, ground control, etc. need to be broadened and more interactive. I want to know where enemy units are, what their priority is, and so forth.

Terrain , Units, AI what impresses u the most

Terrain of the mountains is good. Graphics are good. Mixed feelings on the AI.

What is better Gunship, Ka52 , Lb2, EECH ( bit biased that one seeing as it EECH forum

Each has it's good points and not-so-good/bad points. They key to making EECH better is to incorporate as many of the good/best things as possible.


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Dragon - 412th CAG
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posted 11-18-2000 08:55 PM     Profile for Dragon - 412th CAG     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Do u have a USB Joystick and if So do u have problems with it
Saitek X36 Digital USB. I have a problem with it. It's at the company getting fixed so I have to use my son's Gravis Xterminator to play. That's my problem.


What OS are u running EECH in
Win98


What Machine specs do u have
Celeron 433; 96 MB of RAM; Maxi Gamer 3D2 for video


How is EECH performance for u
Great, but in the Taiwan campaign, there is a lot of stuttering for the first few minutes until I get clear of the airbase.


Would u buy Razorworks nextYES


If EECH was to have a Killer Feature that it doesnt have to expand it's appeal what would it be
Adjust the terrain a bit more to make it less boxing (i.e. river beds, the outer edges of a forest.)


Terrain , Units, AI what impresses u the most
The terrain and other structures. It's the way that you can use it and how it fits into the scope of the game. The weather affects are AWESOME


What is better Gunship, Ka52 , Lb2, EECH ( bit biased that one seeing as it EECH forum
Gunship? Isn't that one by the same clowns at Hasblow? This is the first of the one's listed above that I have owned. I have read good things about EECH and LB2, so until I can have something else I can't make a fari opinion. If I was to compare this to other FLIGHT sims, this one is up there in running for a top 5 listing.


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posted 11-18-2000 09:55 PM     Profile for K6_Scorp   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote

[b]Do u have a USB Joystick and if So do u have problems with it

No, Thrustmaster X-Fighter/SFS Throttle/Masterpilot/CH Pedals


What OS are u running EECH in

98 SE

What Machine specs do u have

K6/2-500, 128MB, Voodoo 2 12MB

How is EECH performance for u

No problems

Would u buy Razorworks next game based on EECH not yet knowing what it is

YES

If EECH was to have a Killer Feature that it doesnt have to expand it's appeal what would it be

huh? Killer Feature would be two players per aircraft (pilot/WO)

Terrain , Units, AI what impresses u the most

Weather

What is better Gunship, Ka52 , Lb2, EECH ( bit biased that one seeing as it EECH forum

Toss up between LB2 and EECH, both have their perks.


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Dr. Claw
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posted 11-18-2000 11:06 PM     Profile for Dr. Claw   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
A few more constructive comments.

What's the deal with being able to set chaff and flare effectiveness? Can't we get the same info as the Falcon4 RP team and use it in EECH ( i.e., real data )? The same goes with weapons effectiveness.

I like the weather, but it changes way too often. One minute it's raining, the next it's clear, then it rains again, and so on. It's like multiple storm fronts passing thru.
I can see this once in awhile, but it happens quite often.

The night should be darker.

Can someone put lights in and around the cities? Yeah, may not be easy, but with DX8 out, it would look more realistic.

FM updates.

A hundred other possibilities, but this is enough for now.


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DawgMan
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posted 11-19-2000 10:56 AM     Profile for DawgMan   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote

Do u have a USB Joystick and if So do u have problems with it
Yes, Saitek X36 USB Combo. No problems with
it at all.

What OS are u running EECH in

Win98se

What Machine specs do u have

PIII500, 16MB TNT , 128Mb

How is EECH performance for u

Great no problems at all. All detail maxed
and fps are very acceptable.

Would u buy Razorworks next game based on EECH not yet knowing what it is

More than likely. This is my first RW game and I'm very happy with the detail and performance. I wish I would have picked up EEAH in it's day.

If EECH was to have a Killer Feature that it doesnt have to expand it's appeal what would it be

MP game browser, like Unreal Tournament, Quake3. I already think that dynamic campaigns and flying both sides and incorporating EEAH are Killer Features.

Terrain , Units, AI what impresses u the most

Really like the terrain and all the activity going on. I like the view camera also.

What is better Gunship, Ka52 , Lb2, EECH ( bit biased that one seeing as it EECH forum

Haven't tried any of the others so I have to go with EECH. I almost bought Ka52 but I decided to wait for EECH to arrive. Probably should have bought it any way just to support the market.


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Starshoy
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posted 11-19-2000 11:46 AM     Profile for Starshoy   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
Do u have a USB Joystick and if So do u have problems with it

No. I have MS SW FF.

What OS are u running EECH in

Win98se

What Machine specs do u have

PIII550, Voodoo 3, 256Mb

How is EECH performance for u

Great.

Would u buy Razorworks next game based on EECH not yet knowing what it is

Yes.

If EECH was to have a Killer Feature that it doesnt have to expand it's appeal what would it be

Flyable Hind/Blackhawk.

Terrain , Units, AI what impresses u the most

War around you.

What is better Gunship, Ka52 , Lb2, EECH ( bit biased that one seeing as it EECH forum

Did not try them. No opinion.


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