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"World War II RTS" (working title)

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August 30, 2002

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Fulqrum Publishing | 1C and 1C:Maddox Games
Publisher in former USSR and Baltic countries: 1C Company
Release date: 2003

Description:

World War II RTS (working title) developed by 1C and 1C:Maddox Games (creators of award winning IL-2 Sturmovik) is a real time tactical strategy depicting the most significant battles of World War II during 1941 - 1945. Players will command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an opportunity to call for artillery and air support. With a focus on unit detail and combat realism, would-be generals are faced with authentic battle scenarios, taken straight from actual World War II records and maps.

FEATURES:

* Modified IL-2 Sturmovik Engine
* Human Resources Management
Every unit is a combination of "equipment" and a "soldier": "tank unit" is a tank + crew. Soldiers can change equipment, leave and enter vehicles. Behavior of units depends on morale, experience and skills. Player can assign any soldier to any unit. Behavior of any unit can be tuned by a very detailed and flexible control system. AI will choose an optimal behavior style automatically if ordered so by the player - an optimal solution for casual gamers.
* RPG Elements
Soldiers gain experience and skills
Soldiers gain special abilities
System of promotions and decorations
* Detailed Unit Micromanagement
Hundreds of units including infantry regiments, tanks, artillery and aircraft from all major nations involved in WWII
All units are based on real data from military sources
* Full Realism, Historical Accuracy
* Top class character animation

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