EvilViking 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 Hello AAOW fans! I have good news! I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance... just kidding! Work is picking up again despite the team's very busy lives. I'd like to welcome the mapping and scripting talent of BlckWyerve to the team, as well as our new modelers, tanknews and PhyritoX! Let's get the eye-candy started with renders of the Iraqi Barracks. All Iraqi infantry, including the Republican Guard, Rocket Guard, Iraqi Desolator, Guided Missile Team, Special Republican Guard, Fedayeen, and Rodall Juziz are trained and released from the Barracks. The Capture Building upgrade is developed here. And now, the first of Iraq's specialty, artillery! This is the Al-Majnoon, an Iraqi self propelled howitzer based on the South African G6. The Al-Majnoon is upgradeable from 155mm to 210mm as the Al Fao with the Overhaul Upgrade. The Al-Fao is designed to fire a 100-kilogram projectile at a range of 35 miles, and has the Generate Smoke Screen Capability. It's range can be enhanced even further with Rocket Assisted Projectiles. I've decided to let you guys have a special treat today as well! Here's a preview of the next update, hot off of testing in v1.6! Can you guess what unit it is? Remember, we're still looking for 2D artists, including texture artists/aka skinners! Simply send an email with a sample of your work to: EvilViking@gmail.com Viking out! - EvilViking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JokersAce 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 I love you guys. :wub: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ytpconquer 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 isn't the jet the SU-34 superflanker like in BF2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackseno 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 (edited) YES! we get to see some artillary renders like i asked! ty viking! im also a little confused...so there will be a public 1.6? i need to go read thru it again great stuff, like the statue in the barraks EDIT: i read thru it and it looks like next news update, oh well, the SU-thing still looks pwnage, and cant wait to artilary spam with smoke screen aswell! Edited November 19, 2005 by Jackseno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goblin 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 That Al Majnoon is beutyful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackHawk90 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 omg good work i think i feel the same as JokersAce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godwin 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 So this is what you've been up to... you're making great stuff now, keep it up :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAS Morter Squad 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 All I can say is WOW. Love the barracks, it looks very cool and dare i say...realistic! Keep up the great work dudes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neospecz 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 What the heck does the Desolator do??? Scorch-earth with radiation??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaiser_Smeghead 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 The Su-37 and the al-majnoon look awesome. Great job. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goblin 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 Is the graphics engine improved too? That screenshot looks a lot better than the vanilia ZH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlckWyerve 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 (edited) New Al-Majoon looks much better than the old one. :P Edited November 19, 2005 by BlckWyerve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackseno 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 whats the range on that thing? inferno cannon radius? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackHawk90 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 Is the graphics engine improved too? That screenshot looks a lot better than the vanilia ZH. ummm i think its the same engine dude i dont think ea would release a improved one its just EA with zh just made low poly detailed things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usafirewarrior 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2005 you do know most united states vehicles and infantry have equipment to spot stuff in smoke for instance the M1A2 abrams can easliy spot a tank in smoke and kill it so the smoke would not effect most things the united stats use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logan Hartke 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2005 you do know most united states vehicles and infantry have equipment to spot stuff in smoke for instance the M1A2 abrams can easliy spot a tank in smoke and kill it so the smoke would not effect most things the united stats use That's not exactly correct. The Abrams, Bradley, and most aircraft have such capabilities, but thermal sights are rare among infantry units. Not only that, but new types of concealment smoke that have been developed and are being used by many militaries give off considerable heat, obscuring an image even in a thermal sight. Logan Hartke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlckWyerve 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2005 Although when that happens, you can pretty much assume that something important IS hiding in there. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logan Hartke 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2005 But it does no good for an American unit in an urban situation. Obscuring the target with smoke using anything from a WP grenade to burning tires forces an American unit to close with the suspected target or go around in order to identify the target well enough to engage under American Rules of Engagement. It effectively funnels a unit into a kill zone when they have to fight war in an area where civilians are at risk. Logan Hartke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godwin 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2005 (edited) UAVs? And Goblin, the screenshot was edited I believe, areas were blurred out. (to bring emphasis to the planes, obviously) Edited November 20, 2005 by Godwin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiei1282 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2005 Hello good job and keep up the good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IconOfEvi 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2005 OOOO!!! Nice candy too, though dont remmeber Iraq having Su-35/37's... ^_^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neospecz 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2005 In a fantasy world, yes, they do have. And they can even stand a fight against US and NK. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spyvspy 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2005 Nice looking stuff. I think the artillery unit was an interesting choice, I would have thought Iraq would use some old Soviet-era tracked howitzer. Putting a big gun on a wheeled platform seems to be a trend now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paladin327 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2005 nod artillery, ownage! i cant wait to use that sucka, foobtw, anyone know when ea is releasing the soundtracks to their games onto iTunes or the other programs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medicdude 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2005 Why would they? If you want the soundtracks, just rip them from the data archives... iTunes = Macintosh < 0. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites