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Air
Mission Tactics and Procedures in WWIIOL [NEW]
An expansive
look at how proper air missions should be conducted in an online
gaming environment.
Over
The Next Hill
Der
Teufel traces back his excitement of WWIIOL to the early 80's, his
Apple II, and the limitless possibilities of imagination.
Top
Level Player Positions in WWIIOL
An excellent
suggestion of what higher level positions for players should be,
with in-depth descriptions for each.
German
Panzer Tactics in WWIIOL
A continued
discussion of the elements needed for a successful German victory,
covering supply, organization, formations, and fire discipline.
WWIIOL
and it's effects on Society
Weasel's
prophesies on what this game will bring us, in terms of lost lives
and lost loves. He mentions his girlfriend a lot.
Game
Problems? Bah!
The
recent release of movies and screenshots has unleashed a new torrent
of people claiming there are major problems in the game. Weasel
clears some of the most popular issues up for us.
Blitzkrieg
Tactics Translated Into An Online Game
A discussion
of which historical situations of the Blitzkrieg campaign will be
impossible to recreate in WWII Online, as well as advice for a German
success.
Simulating
Initial German Strategic Initiative
How
will the initial German blitzkrieg be properly recreated in WWIIOL?
Some excellent suggestions are discussed by Runamuck.
But
That's Just Me
Runamuck
tells us a story of his growing addiction to the WWIIOL phenomenon,
as well as the amazing community that has sprung up...with no game
for it, yet.
The
Rules of Internet War
An
evolving list of the "standard" unwritten and unenforced
codes of conduct used in games such as WWII Online. Great
for the new visitor.
Spawning,
Depots, and Headquarters in WWII Online
How
will the aspects of time and distance be accurately represented
in WWII Online, in special relation to how players respawn.
Command
& Staff in WWII Online
A great
article that starts with the historical roles of a staff in war
and then moves on to how it may be reflected in WWII Online.
Freezeshooter?
An excellent
alternative to the killshooter solution for dealing with friendly-fire.
The freezeshooter, as Blackhawk proposes it, would instead freeze
the would-be team killer, while still allowing for maximum gameplay
flexibility.
What
Will Germany Do To Win In 1940 in WW2 Online?
Discusses
what factors contributed to Germany's success in World War II, and
how that will translate into a successful online campaign in the
virtual war.
An
extraordinary afternoon on the Windy City
A story
about a B-17 raid over Germany, which also brings up some interesting
gameplay issues.
Logistics
in WWII Online
Ike
takes a good, hard look at the importance of proper logistics in
WWII and then makes his predictions on what he would like to see
in WWII Online. This article contains tons of real world information
on proper military supply and is very informative.
Infantry
Suggestion Document
Sixxo
talks about what he wants to see in the infantry aspect of game,
including movement, stamina bar, wounds, unit creation, and paratroopers.
Quite extensive!
The
Naval Option
Specterx
discusses the naval aspect of World War II Online and what should
be included. He talks about everything from how ship crews should
work to damage control.
Indirect
Fire
Justin
"LooseCannon" Riggir walks us through both the correct way to handle
indirect artillery fire as well as how it should work in WW2 Online.
What
Will the Virtual WWII Bring Us?
Pete, the master
of our WW2 Trivia, talks about his expectations of World War II
Online. Specifically, he talks about the opening theatre, the Battle
of France, and what may happen once hostilities break out online.
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Operation
Pedestal [NEW]
An allied
convey heads across the Mediterranean with the fate of Malta hanging
in the balance. Will the Axis attacks succeed and stop them?
The
Continuation War and the War of Lapland
An enlightening
history lesson about Finland's role in World War II Online. Contains
many interesting facts that the regular history buff may not have
known.
The
Kursk Defense: a blueprint to defeat the Blitzkrieg
Justin
walks us through how to successfully defeat the German war machine,
using the great tank battle of Kursk as the historical setting.
German
Attack Doctrine
A lengthy
document that discusses almost every aspect of the German attack,
from types of attacks to organization to fire plans and formations.
A great read, illustrated with maps and diagrams.
German
Artillery-Tank Cooperation
The
basic rules and objectives of artillery support both before and
during an armored attack. Illustrated with maps.
Armor
Forward! But with Intelligence!
30 basic
lessons for German Armor based on the Wehrmacht's experience against
the Soviets. Written by an actual German company commander, posted
by Tadpole.
German
Infantry-Tank Cooperation
Discusses
the historical method that German armor would assist ground troops
in eliminating hardened defenses.
German
Anti-Tank Gun Tactics
The basic tactics
in which German Anti-Tank teams operated.
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