Scenario creation Poll

[Imp]

Maybe someone here could explain the compatability of all of these games. I understand that they are basically the same, using files (.shp) between them

Maps will not be compatable more than a case of diffrent hex tiles.

[Xrati]

Well, I guess I'll just have to start from scratch or see if there's a way to import files into the game. Do Fred Chlanda's (SPWaW) editors work on SPWW2 maps? AND are the MBT maps compatabile with the WW2 maps?

Sorry for all the questions, but I'll be waiting a few days for the game to arrive. I just thought I'd try to get a 'head start' on things until it gets here.

[Skirmisher]

Originally Posted by Xrati

AND are the MBT maps compatabile with the WW2 maps?

Yes

[Imp]

Originally Posted by Xrati

Well, I guess I'll just have to start from scratch or see if there's a way to import files into the game. Do Fred Chlanda's (SPWaW) editors work on SPWW2 maps? AND are the MBT maps compatabile with the WW2 maps?

Sorry for all the questions, but I'll be waiting a few days for the game to arrive. I just thought I'd try to get a 'head start' on things until it gets here.

The answer to all is yes
Fred Chlandas does work I believe there is a version out there.
MBT & WW2 fundamently the same game maps are interchangable
Worth having a long play with the map generator can do some quite effective stuff & welcome to 160x 200 maps with multi elevations 13 I think. No walls before you ask worth a quick look at the guide explaining sticking/bog chance of terrain. (help tab on splash screen)
Namely rough mud swamp soft sand streams fords buildings snow drift,driving through slowly is the order of the day & sticking is class dependant. 2 wheel trucks to track worst > best

There are also posts on gameplay diffrences between the WAW & camo games plus several good map threads try a search

[Xrati]

Thanks Imp, you've been very helpful.

[Imp]

No probs always nice to welcome someone new into the fold & you never know might get to play one of your creations some day

[Xrati]

I'm not new to the game as I have the original SPWaW CD from SSI. The game has come a long way (ver 8.04 Matrix Games) and I hope the differences between them are small so I can start creating some good maps for people to use.

[Imp]

Should be fine with map editor, playing the game main diffrences in my opinion arty C&C ( game abstracts if out of contact slowly adds suppresion so they become less effective) & op fire. Takes some getting used to if you are used to everybody instantly seeing a known unit & firing back.

[Skirmisher]

Originally Posted by Xrati

I'm not new to the game as I have the original SPWaW CD from SSI.

SSI never released SPWAW, only SP1,SP2,SP3
SPWAW is matrix games baby. Also keep in mind ,matrix totally dropped the ball on Steel Panthers:Modern Warfare.