Turning FAF into Scourge of War Online Game.

[Michael Slaunwhite]

Like I don't have enough on my plate as it is but hey I'm a moron so that says it all, and I'm a sucker for pure punishment.

I have a online game called Frost & Flames, and I have just finished reading through their entire license, and what I can do, and what I cannot do. Everything looks good to go for me to edit as long as I don't take credit for the game engine.

The mechanics is really well done, and all I have to do is get into the code, and change a few things since most of the game can be left alone, and make it into a kick arse Scourge of War game.

I'm going to take this one slow because I want to get this right on the money.

If any of you wish to offer hints & tips, you can get a taste of the game itself before I start editing creating a new version at http://faf.justallinone.com since the main code will be left alone. All I will be changing in the game are the graphics, names, and a nice banner to advertise Scourge of War Gettysburg itself...you never can get too much advertising!

I have been searching for something that could be changed into something to resemble Scourge of War in some fashion but not too much out there to choose from, and in most cases the author just wont' allow you to edit the game itself to suit your needs.

This online game has what I think I need to really do some good for Scourge of War - Gettysburg, and attract a few new people to this fine, excellent ACW Game.

:ohmy:

[Michael Slaunwhite]

Here is the progress so far...

I have the internals done to the point that people can start taking part, but I can't do this until I get the okay from NSD since it's totally inspired by there game, and some pictures have been taken from SOWgb (website) which I still have to get the okay for.

There are other things I have to get correct, and I am sure you will find things from FAF popping up from time to time so please don't let that spoil your enjoyment of this game because in my opinion is one of the better online engines which takes into account several aspects of waging war.

I am now working on the guide to help those who wish to read it over.

I can't release this until I get the okay from Norb himself.

I'll keep you posted.

[Michael Slaunwhite]

Looking for people's hero's of the American Civilwar outside of Grant, and Lee.

[Michael Slaunwhite]

If anyone wishes to start taking part in the Scourge of War online game, visit the link below.

From time to time you may experience some old FAF things showing up. If you do let me know so I can fix them.

Link: http://americascivilwar.justallinone.com

Things I am still working on...

#1: Bringing the Guide up ACW genre.
#2: Editing the section Heros.

and anything else that needs working on.

READ the guide, because this is one heck of a good war based engine which suits this genre rather well, well any genre will do, you just have to edit the config, and small parts of the game.

[born2see]

Forgive me if this offends you or anyone else but you need to change the background of that page. It's really difficult to read the text.

B

[Michael Slaunwhite]

Forgive me if this offends you or anyone else but you need to change the background of that page. It's really difficult to read the text.

B

Hi B.

Your not offending me at all B, The more input good or bad I get back will help me out allot believe me.

I have to say I am crap when it comes to graphics. I have never been good at it, and from the looks of it I never will be.

Check it out now...

[born2see]

That's MUCH better! Good contrast and more pleasing to the eye, IMHO.

B

[Michael Slaunwhite]

That's MUCH better! Good contrast and more pleasing to the eye, IMHO.

B

Thanks B. After you look at it for awhile it has this sickly 3d effect. :pinch:

I just finished up the credits. If there is anything that I might be missing let me know. I have no idea how companies like to have things listed.

Thanks B.

[Michael Slaunwhite]

Well I think I am almost done. All I think I need now is to finish off the Guide. I have been working on this since hell what day am I in? I'm not kidding, okay it's been over 17 hours without a food break so I'm going to have something to munch on, and go to bed, it's now 6:16am(I thrive on this, just some good old personal punishment).

The game is up, and running. Just remember I haven't finished the Guide so things won't be polished.

Link: http://americascivilwar.justallinone.com

[A.S. Johnston]

Well, I've signed up for both the forum and for the game, but I ain't got the 'activation emails' yet for either of them. Is this intended to provide a campaign layer to SOW-Gettysburg, with the battles being fought out in SOW-G or is this intended as a parallel strategic type ACW campaign?? :unsure: