|
|||||||
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Rate Thread | Display Modes |
06-06-2002, 11:44 AM
|
#1 |
|
Member (8 bit)
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: MO
Posts: 232
|
America's Army Computer Game
http://www.americasarmy.com/
My brother just forwarded me this link. Looks pretty interesting. I guess since the army will probably eventually consist of 90% programmers who will be programming combat protocols for robot operated tanks, planes, and such, then it is probably time/tax money well spent  Cheers, Cirerrek |
|
|
|
06-06-2002, 11:49 AM
|
#2 |
|
Member (8 bit)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: singaland
Posts: 159
|
sounds rather overkill to spend so much money on a free game.
http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories...869018,00.html |
|
|
|
|
06-06-2002, 12:02 PM
|
#3 |
|
Member (8 bit)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 153
|
What is the point of this game?. I hope it is not some sick way to get young people to join the army!
|
|
|
|
|
06-06-2002, 07:38 PM
|
#4 |
|
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: in harms way
Posts: 2,768
|
This sounds like it will do nicely at the cafe. All those teenagers just waiting in line to get indoctrinated. Yep. Sure.
Without young people who wish to join the army, we would not live the way we do now. I detect clintonesque sentiments in this thread. |
|
|
|
|
06-06-2002, 08:33 PM
|
#5 |
|
Member (11 bit)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,487
|
That actually sounds pretty cool. I doubt it'll make anyone wanna join the army. It'll prolly just be "another game" to pretty much everyone. The graphics look nice, and it's free, so I just preordered my CD =)
|
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 05:16 AM
|
#6 |
|
Member (8 bit)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 153
|
Blackhart: “Without young people who wish to join the army, we would not live the way we do now. I detect clintonesque sentiments in this thread.”
Firstly, I think you need a new political detector. Secondly, I have served my country have you served yours? I think that recruitment through a game is kind of sick and twisted. I do not fear that young people will be indoctrinated. I merely find the method of recruitment distaste full. War is not a game and neither is serving your country. What that has to do with Clinton is beyond me. Last edited by jackjones; 06-07-2002 at 05:18 AM. |
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 06:00 AM
|
#7 |
|
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Northwest
Posts: 185
|
First of all, yes, I have served my country so I feel the need to pipe-in (MOS: 12B Ft. LW). This is no more "sick and twisted" as you put it, than allowing recruiters into our high schools. Kids have a choice to play this game or not. The same way they have a choice to talk with recruiters. Its no different being exposed to Army media through TV or any other form of media.
The point of this game is merely entertainment. Maybe leave reality for a moment to imagine being a Ranger. I don't see anything wrong with this game, and I may play it myself. |
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 06:40 AM
|
#8 |
|
Member (8 bit)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 153
|
Ryanatalie: ” First of all, yes, I have served my country so I feel the need to pipe-in (MOS: 12B Ft. LW). This is no more "sick and twisted" as you put it, than allowing recruiters into our high schools. Kids have a choice to play this game or not. The same way they have a choice to talk with recruiters. Its no different being exposed to Army media through TV or any other form of media. The point of this game is merely entertainment. Maybe leave reality for a moment to imagine being a Ranger. I don't see anything wrong with this game, and I may play it myself.”
Firstly, I am not saying that there is anything wrong with games at all in fact I love playing Counter Strike. Second, I disagree with your statement that recruiting through a game and recruiting in high schools is the same. The two things are totally different. One is a game and the other is a scenario, where people who have chosen to serve their country explain to young people what the army has to offer. Games are for fun and recruitment in high schools is a way of explain to young people what the army has to offer in a professional way. |
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 07:17 AM
|
#9 |
|
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Northwest
Posts: 185
|
My point is: I don't see anything wrong with this game. Hope the game is fun to play.
|
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 09:06 AM
|
#10 |
|
Red-eyed Moderator
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 17,576
|
And it figures, went to pre-order, but it's for US residents only.
__________________
-At Ford, quality is job #1, job #2 is making them explode. ~Norm MacDonald, SNL News -Switching to Glide..Balancing in my head..inside of me... taking the glide path instead. |
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 09:42 AM
|
#11 |
|
Member (8 bit)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 153
|
LOL
|
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 09:42 AM
|
#12 |
|
Member (12 bit)
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Racine, WI
Posts: 2,094
  |
HAL, yhpm
|
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 09:45 AM
|
#13 |
|
Member (12 bit)
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Racine, WI
Posts: 2,094
|
Oh, and if it's anything like the flash intro, the game looks like a pretty sweet game. Maybe it will drag me out of WWII (mohaa)
nate |
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 09:56 AM
|
#14 |
|
Member (10 bit)
Premium Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: N'Awlins, LA
Posts: 517
|
Another Ender's Game supplied by the US Army? Be sure to enter your correct name and address when registering to play on-line.
|
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 10:31 AM
|
#15 |
|
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: in harms way
Posts: 2,768
|
Served for ten years and counting.
|
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 11:35 AM
|
#16 | |
|
Member (11 bit)
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Brooklyn Park,Minn.
Posts: 1,864
|
Quote:
knew i could count on you  when i first saw that game from the army my first thought was flashes on the screen as you play "JOIN THE ARMY, JOIN THE ARMY. so after a few hours of playing you wanted to join the army wolfie |
|
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 12:37 PM
|
#17 |
|
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: in harms way
Posts: 2,768
|
|
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 03:39 PM
|
#18 |
|
digitally confused
Premium Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 2,301
|
looks cool
|
|
|
|
|
06-07-2002, 08:45 PM
|
#19 |
|
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: in harms way
Posts: 2,768
|
I called my recruiter buddy and he said he just found out about it and ordered his own copy cuz he wants to play it. Here I was thinking he would have them by the handfull and I would play it ahead of you all!
Sgt. Wise will be online soon! HooAhh |
|
|
|
|
06-08-2002, 01:07 AM
|
#20 |
|
Member (10 bit)
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Va
Posts: 823
|
i read about it in pcgamer......look interesting. wont make me want to join the army tho.
|
|
|
|
|
06-08-2002, 01:50 PM
|
#21 |
|
Member (6 bit)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Detroit
Posts: 44
|
Just pre-ordered. All it took was the magic word. FREE!
Closest I'll get to being in the army too. |
|
|
|
|
06-08-2002, 04:08 PM
|
#22 |
|
Member (12 bit)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Shreveport, LA
Posts: 2,119
 |
After my 7 1/2 year stint in the Air Farce, I doubt the Army would accept this disabled vet, but I did go ahead and pre-order my copy two days ago.
Frag you later!
|
|
|
|
|
06-10-2002, 03:17 PM
|
#23 |
|
Member (9 bit)
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Michigan, USA
Posts: 445
|
Is this really produced by the Army or some cleaver marketing to make it as official looking as possible? How is it that the military can spend money on development of a game? Also, when is the Air Force going to come out with a kick @$$ flight sim?!!
|
|
|
|
|
06-10-2002, 10:20 PM
|
#24 | ||
|
Member (10 bit)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Posts: 592
|
Quote:
Quote:
In any case, it should prove to be a fun game. I think I'll get it... |
||
|
|
|
|
06-11-2002, 06:45 AM
|
#25 |
|
Member (10 bit)
Premium Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Burb of Detroit, Mi
Posts: 874
|
should there be a .mil or .gov instead of a .com, if is sponsored by the military?
|
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
|
|
Linear Mode
