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#4352103 - 04/19/17 04:06 PM Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts  
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Recently bought Steel Division: Normandy '44 and got a chance to actually sit down and play my first game. As an avid fan of the "Wargame" franchise I had a good idea of what to expect out of the games mechanics etc. This video is of my very first game and some initial thoughts about it. Thanks for watching!


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#4352117 - 04/19/17 04:44 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: xIGuNDoCIx]  

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I've seen it, really nice one! I was on the fence about this one since i'am not a fan of Wargame franchise but love WWII era wargames. Although it looks really good, the gameplay still relies to much on fast clicking rather than planning. A shame.

#4352244 - 04/20/17 04:19 AM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: xIGuNDoCIx]  
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Don't know about this one but the last Wargame game you can slow down time to real slow so that you have time to think about your movies. For the earlier games you can use Cheat Engine to slow down time too.

http://www.cheatengine.org/

#4352253 - 04/20/17 06:02 AM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: rezerekted]  
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Originally Posted by rezerekted
Don't know about this one but the last Wargame game you can slow down time to real slow so that you have time to think about your movies. For the earlier games you can use Cheat Engine to slow down time too.

http://www.cheatengine.org/


You shouldn't need that, as the game speed can be scaled right down to what they are calling "bullet time" which allows the pace to be slowed almost to a standstill. You also have very slow, slow, normal, etc.

#4352288 - 04/20/17 11:45 AM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: ]  
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Originally Posted by USSCheyenne
Although it looks really good, the gameplay still relies to much on fast clicking rather than planning. A shame.


That is not really the case with this game or (Wargame) at the higher levels of play. The good players who have taken the time to build their force rosters (decks) know how and when to use certain units. There is a lot of tactical planning that takes place before the first engagement even kicks off. One of the most underrated "Wargame" now "Steel Division" players of there is Russo DiNero. Watch the video below to get a good idea of what you can do when you actually sit down and think the engagement through. He doesn't spam units like a lot of other players, he is very meticulous with how he spends his points. He chooses where the battles will be fought and won by good tactical planning before and during the entire match.


#4352334 - 04/20/17 03:42 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: Ratcatcher]  
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Originally Posted by Ratcatcher

You shouldn't need that, as the game speed can be scaled right down to what they are calling "bullet time" which allows the pace to be slowed almost to a standstill. You also have very slow, slow, normal, etc.


I said the earlier versions. The first two Wargame games you can not slow down time. That was introduced in the 3rd release. With Cheat Engine you can slow down time in the first 2 games too.

#4352354 - 04/20/17 05:26 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: xIGuNDoCIx]  
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Is there a campaign for this? That linked video (Russo) is vs. a human player, right?


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#4352359 - 04/20/17 05:33 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: - Ice]  
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Originally Posted by - Ice
Is there a campaign for this? That linked video (Russo) is vs. a human player, right?

Yes there will be a SP Campaign. Right now only Skirmish vs AI or against other players is available in the "Pre-Release" Full game releases mid May. And yes that was against another player.

#4352362 - 04/20/17 05:54 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: rezerekted]  
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Originally Posted by rezerekted
Originally Posted by Ratcatcher

You shouldn't need that, as the game speed can be scaled right down to what they are calling "bullet time" which allows the pace to be slowed almost to a standstill. You also have very slow, slow, normal, etc.


I said the earlier versions. The first two Wargame games you can not slow down time. That was introduced in the 3rd release. With Cheat Engine you can slow down time in the first 2 games too.


When you began your sentence with "Don't know about this one..." I was simply trying to be helpful and explain that this game wouldn't need that to slow things down as opposed to the earlier games you were familiar with, sorry for trying to help, I think I misunderstood what you were getting at.

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#4352368 - 04/20/17 06:12 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: xIGuNDoCIx]  
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Is there a tutorial in the demo/beta?


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#4352370 - 04/20/17 06:20 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: - Ice]  
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Originally Posted by - Ice
Is there a tutorial in the demo/beta?

No not in the beta. The full game will have a series of "Boot Camp" missions to help new players.

#4352392 - 04/20/17 08:00 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: xIGuNDoCIx]  
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Really itching to pull the trigger on this. Really enjoyed the Wargame series even if I've only really played EE... the rest are on the bucket list. But this looks like a faster-paced Combat Mission...


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#4352415 - 04/20/17 10:31 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: - Ice]  
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Originally Posted by - Ice
Really itching to pull the trigger on this. Really enjoyed the Wargame series even if I've only really played EE... the rest are on the bucket list. But this looks like a faster-paced Combat Mission...

If you enjoyed the "Wargame" style gameplay and like WWII then I am confident in saying that you would probably really like this game a lot. It's a a definite "thumbs up" from me! thumbsup

#4352521 - 04/21/17 01:19 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: xIGuNDoCIx]  
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Hey, GunDoc... is there a way to lock on to a unit and/or at least set cameras up to jump to... I'm finding myself having to manual move the camera all over to find the battle I want. thx.

#4352523 - 04/21/17 01:26 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: xIGuNDoCIx]  
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Yeah, too late... pulled the trigger last night and proceeded to have my butt handed to me a few times. Good fun though!


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#4352598 - 04/21/17 04:04 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: xIGuNDoCIx]  

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Originally Posted by xIGuNDoCIx


That is not really the case with this game or (Wargame) at the higher levels of play. The good players who have taken the time to build their force rosters (decks) know how and when to use certain units. There is a lot of tactical planning that takes place before the first engagement even kicks off. One of the most underrated "Wargame" now "Steel Division" players of there is Russo DiNero. Watch the video below to get a good idea of what you can do when you actually sit down and think the engagement through. He doesn't spam units like a lot of other players, he is very meticulous with how he spends his points. He chooses where the battles will be fought and won by good tactical planning before and during the entire match.



Thanks for more info. That match was indeed slower but still it's RTS. Tons of micro which i don't like. I think i'd have more fun watching others play this game than playing it myself. smile2

#4352612 - 04/21/17 04:39 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: xIGuNDoCIx]  
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Just won my first game... Major victory against a Medium AI. Tons of fun and I'm learning when/how to push back. I slow down to bullet time (THANK YOU!!!!!) during deployment phase and spend most of my time on Slow or Very Slow.


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#4352624 - 04/21/17 05:01 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: xIGuNDoCIx]  
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xIGuNDoCIx, how did you record your gameplay? OBS?


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#4352648 - 04/21/17 06:03 PM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: - Ice]  
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Originally Posted by - Ice
xIGuNDoCIx, how did you record your gameplay? OBS?

When I stream I use OBS. If I am not streaming and just want to record some games I use Nvidia Shadowplay.

#4352748 - 04/22/17 06:44 AM Re: Steel Division: Normandy '44 - First Game/Initial Thoughts [Re: xIGuNDoCIx]  
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Why shift to Shadowplay? Why not use OBS for everything?


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