The Competition & Teaser Thread

ComradeP · 02-10-2014, 04:28 AM,

That's a good point. There was some disappointment that no PzC title was released in 2013, and a large part of the wargaming community seems to consider JTS titles to be a bit outdated in some ways (primarily the 1990's interface and using more or less the same system for battle after battle, judging by forum posts), so keeping the momentum going with the new series might be crucial to keep both sales and interests up

Liebchen · 02-10-2014, 04:48 AM,

(02-10-2014, 04:03 AM)Compass Rose Wrote: The demand for this series is now. Ten to fifteen years from years from now, demand could easily be something totally different, due to the quickly changing advances in technology or the possibly the of the creation of brand new JTS series.

I feel that the quicker that JTS can dive into the different theaters of WWII (Eastern, Western, Mediterranean & Middle East, and Pacific), the more successful and popular this series will be, because it will be drawing on the different interests of your target market. I don't see this happening if multiple titles are required to cover just one battle.

I totally agree with this point.

Also, I appreciate the modification of the motorcyclist image. He still looks dirty, but is recognizable as a human being - and one with goggles on his head and, so, clearly a motorcyclist.

Xaver · 02-10-2014, 05:17 AM,

Well, this other point to, there are battles covered in PzC that i want see in PzB scale BUT there are many battles not covered in PzC and unable to be covered with PzC scale and they can find in PzB their home.

I have personal interest in see PzB in Crusader operation because i try some desert wargames (pure desert battle i refer, pre El-Alamein) but only PzC made me happy BUT i have interest to in see Pacific battles, pre and post WWII battles... and well WWI serie could be completed with a PzB scale subengine to cover for example in a single title Meggido campaign+desert combats in WWI with a 500m scale for example.

When i start thinking or talking about titles i want see i feel like a kid in a sweetshop, i want them all!!!! Lollipop

But in this moment i am with you, better dont try cover a campaign with sucesive titles.

Well, the new motorcycle guy (bicycle and horse guy to) now looks better for me but now i think on it... what super unit we lose, zombie raiders!!! Tour de France terror!!! TEEHEE

Liebchen · 02-10-2014, 05:38 AM,

Yeah, this scale does seem like it would lend itself well to Okinawa, although the title "Panzer Battles: Okinawa '45" does seem rather odd.

**Compass Rose** · 02-10-2014, 05:40 AM,

Another point that I would like to add is that David has basically taken over the PzC series, except for Ed and his FWWC series.

I would think that it is not possible for David to be involved in producing new titles in both the PzC and PzB series at the same time. Maybe there are a few games that were already in the works however, since the PzC series has been around for 10+ years, I wonder if maybe that series (excluding FWWC) is close to the end of its run and PzB will be the next "new generation" flagship war game series for JTS.

Richie61 · 02-10-2014, 05:47 AM,

Chad is 110% correct. It's so to the point, even I can't add to it! LOL

(02-10-2014, 04:03 AM)Compass Rose Wrote: The demand for this series is now. Ten to fifteen years from years from now, demand could easily be something totally different, due to the quickly changing advances in technology or the possibly the of the creation of brand new JTS series.

I feel that the quicker that JTS can dive into the different theaters of WWII (Eastern, Western, Mediterranean & Middle East, and Pacific), the more successful and popular this series will be, because it will be drawing on the different interests of your target market. I don't see this happening if multiple titles are required to cover just one battle.

TheBigRedOne · 02-10-2014, 06:40 AM,

(02-10-2014, 05:47 AM)Richie61 Wrote: Chad is 110% correct. It's so to the point, even I can't add to it!

(02-10-2014, 04:03 AM)Compass Rose Wrote: The demand for this series is now. Ten to fifteen years from years from now, demand could easily be something totally different, due to the quickly changing advances in technology or the possibly the of the creation of brand new JTS series.

I feel that the quicker that JTS can dive into the different theaters of WWII (Eastern, Western, Mediterranean & Middle East, and Pacific), the more successful and popular this series will be, because it will be drawing on the different interests of your target market. I don't see this happening if multiple titles are required to cover just one battle.

I think this new interface could also serve a conflict like the Arab-Israeli wars quite nicely with the mechanized nature of those series of battles. I think WWII being the most popular of the titles, lends that to be the main focus, at least initially...

I'm not sure about the Pacific, though. Even though there was armor on both sides, I think the infantry-centric nature of many of the island campaigns might not be a great fit with the armor centric PBs series. Just an initial thought based on what I'm seeing. Perhaps someone closer to the project could comment on that.

Aaron · (This post was last modified: 02-10-2014, 07:06 AM by Aaron.)

(02-10-2014, 06:40 AM)TheBigRedOne Wrote:
(02-10-2014, 05:47 AM)Richie61 Wrote: Chad is 110% correct. It's so to the point, even I can't add to it!

(02-10-2014, 04:03 AM)Compass Rose Wrote: The demand for this series is now. Ten to fifteen years from years from now, demand could easily be something totally different, due to the quickly changing advances in technology or the possibly the of the creation of brand new JTS series.

I feel that the quicker that JTS can dive into the different theaters of WWII (Eastern, Western, Mediterranean & Middle East, and Pacific), the more successful and popular this series will be, because it will be drawing on the different interests of your target market. I don't see this happening if multiple titles are required to cover just one battle.

I think this new interface could also serve a conflict like the Arab-Israeli wars quite nicely with the mechanized nature of those series of battles. I think WWII being the most popular of the titles, lends that to be the main focus, at least initially...

I'm not sure about the Pacific, though. Even though there was armor on both sides, I think the infantry-centric nature of many of the island campaigns might not be a great fit with the armor centric PBs series. Just an initial thought based on what I'm seeing. Perhaps someone closer to the project could comment on that.

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