After having received my copy of 1812 today in the mail, I loaded it up and have been having a good time with it since... It is true JT style!!
But I do have some comments that I would like to throw out.
For many years now, I have been playing these games (when JT was with TS) and the one thing that has always stood out (head and shoulders, especially in the 2d realm) has been the graphics... In the 3D regular mode, I felt like I was actually back on the 15mm battlefield again...
But for some reason, I noticed that the graphics in 1812 were not up to the "old" TS standards that JT use to put out... I understand he was the programmer, but where did the art work come from?? In the reduced 3D scale, the figures (especially those in the blue) are "hazy" at best, and it is difficult to see the individuals...
Now before the lynch mob comes for me,:( dont get me wrong, the game plays great and I for one am glad that I spent the $$$... I just kind of wish that the "miniature" graphics themselves was a little better...
Dont know why it is like this, I can only assume that it was a production decision or different artist styles...
Also the maps I believe are not of the same genre as that of the battleground maps... I understand that the scale is different, but still...
Less some of you say I need a new card (I have an ATI All-In-Wonder Pro 128), I dont believe that is the problem...
Since I never have bought the 1776 game, I cannot comment whether or not the graphics have been improved or not...
Either way, I still enjoy the game, and will be looking forward to the expansion and or patch 1.02. I just wish they would do something with the art work..
Tks for listening
TomL
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