Commander 598 Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 America's Army The U.S. Army today unveiled America's Army, an innovative, realistic computer game providing civilians with an inside perspective and a virtual role in today’s premiere land force, the U.S. Army. America’s Army players will experience soldiering in a state-of-the-art new manner. The America’s Army game blends two vivid simulations: Soldiers, a role-playing portion in which players navigate life’s challenges to achieve goals, and a first-person action game, called Operations. Developed by the U.S. Army and a world-class team of Department of Defense experts in simulations and virtual environments, America's Army will be available in August. The Army will distribute America’s Army for *free* in response to requests at America's Army and GoArmy.com, through distribution partners that include leading computer game magazines, at Army events, at recruiting stations, and through internet download. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. Anticipating large-scale distribution this summer, the Army unveiled the game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the computer and video games industry’s major convention in Los Angeles. AND ITS FREE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jem Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 OFP is already there for me. but this "Free" thing sounds interesting. You sure there wasn't a star (*) next to the word "Free"? Free* * for only 69.99 bucks! Seriously, if it is free I'm sure you'd have to fill out an online "Sell your Soul to the Government and Join the US Army" form before being able to play the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 *jaw drops* Are you SURE about the "free" part? You have got to be kidding me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jem Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 Yep, If you ask me it's on big recruiting campaign targeting the "Teens". Quite smart actually, hit them were they're weak. I'm positive the game wants to be highly influencial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 Well, it's brilliant IMHO if it's what it sounds like. Even a person like me, having about a 1% interest in joining the military, would definitelly get a free game that looks to be a near-accurate depiction of US military operations, with little hesitation. (And being 17, I think I fall into the targeted age range...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jem Posted June 16, 2002 Share Posted June 16, 2002 I bet you anything you want that the game is for US residents only. Maybe even US citizens only. I wouldn't be at all surprise if it is... Everything is so obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander 598 Posted June 16, 2002 Author Share Posted June 16, 2002 Yep free. I pre-ordered it while posting the topic. You have to be in the US to pre-order though. Once released it will be available for everyone to download. It will be constantly updated over the years(vehicles, weapons, single player) Its currently an MP game. i think its going to be released and later have other features added(Vehicles, SP). I'm never going to join the Army. I'm goin for the Marines! The game(s) are pure propaganda. E3-The 101st Airborne rappelling. I think ingame you have to get through basic then schooling(Airborne, Sniper, Ranger) Its probably gonna be like US Military equipment-Extremely well made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Beastie Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Hee! The motion blur on the bottom guy makes it look like he's falling. And the other guy's facial expression isn't helping. DISCLAIMER: I mean no derision or mockery of the brave men and women of the US Armed Forces, or any US citizen. It just struck me as a particularly funny visual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jem Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 You know, now that you mentioned it, the top guy seems to be thinking something like: "Ooooh sh*t." or "This can't be good..." or "America's Funniest Home Videos?" or "?" Same Disclaimer applies here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Beastie Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 It was becoming clear that the squad's attempt to replace the "element of surprise" with "shock value" still required work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander 598 Posted June 17, 2002 Author Share Posted June 17, 2002 Hey you think its easy rappelling down a rope with 50-60lbs strapped to your ass? And they lacked guns and ammo. Not even mentioning the crowd watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Loyaltist Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Funny thing Jem brought up OFP because I heard a few months ago that Marines were using the OFP engine to train from or something like that. I'll try dig it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Loyaltist Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Ok here's some info about VBS and here's it's website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jem Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Flight Instructor: So you want to be a fighter pilot BOY? New Recruit: Yes SIR ! That is correct, SIR ! Flight Instructor: And what makes you think your up to it BOY ?! New Recruit: I finished "F-22 Raptor" in Hard mode and without using any cheats or losing any crafts, SIR ! Flight Instructor: Give this MAN a Fighter, NOW! Then in the heat of battle our young recruit has become a Top Gun Pilot in record time: Radio Message: Prepare to engage the enemy Alpha 1. Over. Top Gun Pilot: hum, roger that but I'd like to save my stat before, over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zargon Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 It's not actually FREE smartyguys, but its prepaid for, since I hav ea job, I pay taxes, hence I have already paid for the game. See how that works out? As long as it is better than the last DoD simulation gone game RealWar, but just from the screens it appears to be. I am just going to go to the recruitment center to get one I guess, and get asked to join the Army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander 598 Posted June 18, 2002 Author Share Posted June 18, 2002 What makes you think that yo pay for it through taxes? There is no actual proof of it unless they release something to the press saying that the 1 trillion people in the US are each paying $5 for it. Its so free, they encourage the normally illegal reproduction of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nute Gunray Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 uh, you pay taxes. they got into a huge pile of money. huge pile gets divided up. DOD gets a monstrous amount (it was up to around 60% not too long ago). In theory, 60% of the money you pay in taxes goes to the DOD. America's Army cost several million to make. Using a random number and lots of guessing and implying, America's Army cost me 9 cents. idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander 598 Posted June 19, 2002 Author Share Posted June 19, 2002 By free I mean that you don't send a check, give your credit card #, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nute Gunray Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Zarg said: It's not actually FREE smartyguys, but its prepaid for, since I hav ea job, I pay taxes, hence I have already paid for the game. See how that works out? Then i proved how he was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander 598 Posted June 19, 2002 Author Share Posted June 19, 2002 Damn, now I can't think of anything to say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Beastie Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 Why let that stop you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zargon Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 thank you Nute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkshake Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 I'm getting the game for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans The Great Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 That's what they pay these people in the DOD to do: dream up new recruiting schemes like these...If it is realistic, they should include the "waiting around", "KP", "Accident" and "Parents at Your Funeral" levels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zargon Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 The mission pack for it is called, America's Army, The New Front: Latrine Duty, and its just for you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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