ETA?

[bru888]

I figured I would bump this thread to allow you windbags (you know who you are) to go for a 14th page of nonsense while we wait for TOAW IV. And wait. And wait. Two years now, if you count from the official announcement, although I see that this is considered by many to be merely version 3.5 of TOAW III which was in the works well before then.

I looked at the preview (which is a great sign of progress, finally!) and I really don't see much to IV over III other than improved interface (darn it, I may buy IV just for that) and bigger map, they say?

Two years. Ho-hum. Send me an e-mail someday, will you? (I'm sure they will. [;)])

[sPzAbt653]

You made me check in to see who was the latest to ask for an eta, as if the developers were sitting around waiting for someone to ask, lol.

I really don't see much to IV over III

There is quite a lot that IV has over III. You can see some details here:

tm.asp?m=3899655

[bru888]

Thanks for that post! Much of it is over my head (at this point) but at least I can wrap my arms around some of it and sing softly while I wait. [;)]

Caution: That post is quite old.

[bru888]

Let's see.

I like this:
The modeling of ships has been improved.

And this:
Embarked units no longer employ their own strengths in defense.

And this:
Sea Interdiction can now be employed by aircraft, ships, and coastal guns.

And this:
There is now an intermediate supply state that falls between “Supplied” and “Unsupplied”. It’s called “Overextended”.

And this:
Now, the player-turn advances to the median length combat round (instead of the longest).

And this:
The Combat Report now makes it clear how each combat consumed rounds.

And especially these!
Dialogs now scale relative to font size.
Dialogs now have scroll bars when appropriate.
Some dialogs have sorting ability.
There will be additional map zoom levels between the current ones.
Control panel features will be hide-able – showing more of the map
Fonts settable within the game rather than the .ini file.
More info on the Situation Report.
New Map and Interface artwork.

[Zap]

ORIGINAL: bru888

I figured I would bump this thread to allow you windbags (you know who you are) to go for a 14th page of nonsense while we wait for TOAW IV. And wait. And wait. Two years now, if you count from the official announcement, although I see that this is considered by many to be merely version 3.5 of TOAW III which was in the works well before then.

I looked at the preview (which is a great sign of progress, finally!) and I really don't see much to IV over III other than improved interface (darn it, I may buy IV just for that) and bigger map, they say?

Two years. Ho-hum. Send me an e-mail someday, will you? (I'm sure they will. [;)])

Two years, not bad. I can see the completion on the Horizon. Be glad your not a follower on the progress of Combined Arms!

[JamesM]

Any chance of this game coming out in the next 2 weeks?

[jnpoint]

I'm holding back buying TOAW 3, because I hope the new game will be released this year. But within the next two weeks, I don't think so.

[Zap]

ORIGINAL: jnpoint

I'm holding back buying TOAW 3, because I hope the new game will be released this year. But within the next two weeks, I don't think so.

+1

[r6kunz]

Look at it like this, the longer the delay until roll-out, the more opportunity for scenario designers to add and refine new scenarios, and vet and update TOAW III scenarios...

Be patient, you Dogs of War.

RAK

[Meyer1]

Two weeks? No way.

[ncc1701e]

Someone has an anniversary coupon that expires in two weeks? [:)]

[shunwick]

I have an anniversary coupon that is arriving on or around 12 October and will be valid for 30 days. Fingers crossed... But TOAW IV is an instant buy for me whenever it gets released.

I have been playing TOAW for an average of 2 hours a day since 1998. By far the greatest and cheapest gaming purchase I have ever made.

Best wishes,
Steve

[JamesM]

Yep mine expires next week. There is nothing else I want to buy apart from this game.

[sPzAbt653]

The Top Ten answers from the corporate office in Budweis, Germany:

1. You'll have to eat one less taco this week to be able to afford TOAW IV.
2. Coupons cannot be used for NEW releases.
3. Expired coupons are donated to underprivileged gamers in third world countries.
4. Good news! You qualify for the reality tv series Extreme Couponers.
5. Matrix Games appreciates you falling on the sword and not using your coupon.

I look forward to you guys filling out the rest [;)]

[shunwick]

1. What is a Taco?
2. Bugger.
3. Sounds like a good idea.
4. Bugger.
5. Me likey Slitherine Group.

Best wishes,
Steve

[BigDuke66]

Received a coupon and would like to use it here, any chance we see a release within a month?

[shunwick]

ORIGINAL: BigDuke66

Received a coupon and would like to use it here, any chance we see a release within a month?

You know you will not get an answer to that question. So, why ask it?

Best wishes,
Steve

[Meyer1]

Well, we are back again at the state of radio silence from the devs, I don´t think this is a sign of a game that is about to be released.

[josant]

Be patient, the development goes ahead,yesterday Ralph sends another update for the beta testers. If it makes you feel better, keep in mind that the later the game comes out, the better it will be.

[Jafele]

ORIGINAL: josant

Be patient, the development goes ahead,yesterday Ralph sends another update for the beta testers. If it makes you feel better, keep in mind that the later the game comes out, the better it will be.

+1