BigDAS Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 (edited) Been doing a bit of reading on the game forums, and the popular consensus seems to be than Virtual Battlefield System One is nothing more that Operation Flash Point with enhanced scripting. The game engine is exactly the same, although Bohemia may deny this, and all of the OFP add-ons will work in VBS1. If this is the case, then why isn't the Military using OFP for it's training rather than this overpriced piece of fluff? Edited August 27, 2006 by BigDAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Been doing a bit of reading on the game forums, and the popular consensus seems to be than Virtual Battlefield System One is nothing more that Operation Flash Point with enhanced scripting. The game engine is exactly the same, although Bohemia may deny this, and all of the OFP add-ons will work in VBS1. If this is the case, then why isn't the Military using OFP for it's training rather than this overpriced piece of fluff? Perhaps you should try VBS1 before you throw mud around. The game engine is not exactly the same. Not only are the engine's capabilities greatly enhanced, but the way it handles graphical data is different than OFP. The engine looks similar, yes, but it handles data completely differently. The same mission template with the same units and the same scripting will run faster and smoother in VBS1, than it will in ofp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo_Viper Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 http://www.virtualbattlespace.com/vbs_whatis.pdf http://www.virtualbattlespace.com/vbs1_improvements.pdf http://www.virtualbattlespace.com/Competit...matrix_v003.xls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDAS Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 Perhaps you should try VBS1 before you throw mud around. The game engine is not exactly the same. Not only are the engine's capabilities greatly enhanced, but the way it handles graphical data is different than OFP. The engine looks similar, yes, but it handles data completely differently. The same mission template with the same units and the same scripting will run faster and smoother in VBS1, than it will in ofp. Okay, bought the VBS1 Core package and every other add-on, module and enhancement package they had in stock, plus a few third party missions to test out. Granted, the graphics do look better than OPF, but this is, IMHO, simple eyecandy enhancments. The load times with all of the add-ons are extremely lengthy, and why is my Lan being accessed during this load time? The only Multiplayer options are Local Net only, unless you are lucky enough to know the IP addresses of other players on the Internet. AI does not seem all that better, but the action figures move very realistically. Weapon implimentations are true to form, ballistics are accurate, and movment seems smooth, however, it's still OFP. The only difference is that it was made as an After Market product for the Military, for the simple fact that OFP cannot be licensed for professional use. I conceed that OFP is a fine battle simulation game, but VBS1 is nothing more than a slice off the same pie, and a very expensive one at that. Reminds me of my old working days as a government contractor, speaking of overcharging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisper_44 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Wow don't you feel slighted? Sounds more to me like you have an agenda, than a real complaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDAS Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Wow don't you feel slighted? Sounds more to me like you have an agenda, than a real complaint. Sort of . I started getting into this simulation after playing out some of the better mods along with the default missions. I conceed that many commercial war simulations are often used as training aids for the military, in fact the COTS game Doom was once used by the Army as a training device. It was called Marine Doom, created as an internal mod back in 1988. You may be interested in finding out more about these specialzed softwares by going here: http://www.dodgamecommunity.com/modules.ph...&file=index Now, Multiplayer. It's possible to play on-line via a LAN, but is there any utility or helper program to scan for servers running VBS1 on the Internet, so I can prove out the Multi capabilities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el nino foxhound Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Now, Multiplayer. It's possible to play on-line via a LAN, but is there any utility or helper program to scan for servers running VBS1 on the Internet, so I can prove out the Multi capabilities? Why dont you ask all those questions in the official members forums? Many people can give you info there, and be sure it wont only be positive so that shouldnt be a reason to not ask there. In the meantime create an account here: http://www.virtualbattlespace.info/index.php Than in the official forums you can sent Dasquade or Wildgoose a PM with your customer number and login name, than they can give you acces to more addons and files. See you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisper_44 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 This game shines in MP, communities like VBS Resources & vbs.info are fine examples of why VBS1 is one of the best platforms out there. Both are active, and you'll find plenty of folks to play with. Razors Edge also has games nightly, and I may be biased, but we do a decent job of getting our monies worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDAS Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Thanks for the tips. I did get two programs, DSSQ and OFPWatch. DSSQ doesn't seem to work at all and OFPWatch has VBS1 and add-on download compatablility, but can't find any servers other that OFP. I'll check out your leads, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDAS Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 Well, I started playing Operation Flashpoint Goty and enjoy it much better than VBS1, go figure! Maybe because it's not as brain dead, and the graphics are just as nice, in fact sharper. Notice that a group of soldiers will walk right by one of their dead comrads and not even turning their heads? See ya over in OPF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.