Best Free Wargames?

Started by davidshq, March 20, 2015, 08:58:03 PM

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davidshq

I'm wondering what your favorite free wargames are? e.g. freeware or open source.

Dave

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bayonetbrant

if you consider Wesnoth a wargame, it's pretty fantastic.  We cover it on next week's podcast :)
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GDS_Starfury

it may not have shiny graphics but I cant think of a game that lets you do more with your sandbox.  Aurora that is.
Toonces - Don't ask me, I just close my eyes and take it.

Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.


davidshq

I consider Wesnoth a wargame...it is a good game, whatever genre you put it in.

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Global Conflict Blue - http://www.gcblue.com (hmm. download link does not work. hope that's a temporary issue. Try here. http://www.gcblue.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1152#p6620)

Ok. REALLY NOT A WARGAME but absolutely one of the best free "games" out there. Orbiter..... http://orbit.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/
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Lowenstaat

I recommend Armored Brigade http://www.armoredbrigade.com/
Features description from the website:
Real-time engine
Time period: 1987
Nationalities: Finland, France, FRG, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, UK, USA, USSR, Yugoslavia
Lowest level unit is a single team/vehicle
Dynamic AI
Large maps, based on real terrain. The maximum battle size is about 15x15 kilometers
Neutral units
Artillery with several munition types
Close air support, air defences. Air-to-air engagements are possible
Fortifications, obstacles and breaching
Dynamic time of day and variable visibility, wind and ground conditions
Night vision equipment, smoke generators, illumination flares
Unit morale, experience level and fatigue, command delay
External XML database for the armies, units, weapons etc.
Battle and map generator
3D sound engine
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Quote from: bayonetbrant on March 20, 2015, 09:16:26 PM
if you consider Wesnoth a wargame, it's pretty fantastic.  We cover it on next week's podcast :)

Oooh, nice! I've always wanted to try Wesnoth. Should be another interesting podcast.
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GDS_Starfury

Quote from: TripJack on March 21, 2015, 12:04:57 PM
Steel Panthers of course
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cant do Steel Panthers....

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Toonces - Don't ask me, I just close my eyes and take it.

Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.


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Armored Brigade
www.armoredbrigade.com

We continue to develop the freeware version. You can edit the database, create new maps, add your on images and sprites. It's fun and easy to play. Plus we're always working on improving the game, and will have some big news soon.

GDS_Starfury

hmmm  going to have to look into that one.
Toonces - Don't ask me, I just close my eyes and take it.

Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.