Company of heros

Noble_Platypus · 12-27-2006, 04:17 PM

Does anybody have this? I downloaded (which took forever) the demo and it seemed cool but I would like feedback from anyone else out there that has it/has played it.

Shkspr · 12-27-2006, 04:41 PM

It is as it seems. Very strong RTS. If you like the genre and aren't burned out on the setting, a fine way to spend your money.

Flasch186 · 12-27-2006, 04:42 PM

it got old for me, but its not my type of game to begin with. The ragdoll physics are super kewl and roxorz

Noble_Platypus · 12-27-2006, 04:44 PM

I usually dont go for that type of game, but I gave it a try and it seemed pretty cool. I may pick it up, I like the strategy involved. If anyone else has any thoughts on it or suggestions for a better game of that type, let ne know please.

Toddiec · 12-27-2006, 05:44 PM

I have been playing Company of Heroes for a few months now and I just love it. If you like RTS at all and like Shkspr said aren't burned out on the setting it is a must have. It was easily in my top three games I played this year (along with NWN2 and Warhammer Dawn of War). Dawn of War is another great one, but it is not quite as detailed as COH in the strategy department, but I enjoyed it just as much.

Take my opinion with a grain of salt, however. I don't really get into the simulation heavy RTS like the Total War series because it is a little overwhelming (but I am still trying to figure it out), but stuff like COH and Dawn of War are right up my alley. I guess you could say I like the medium difficulty RTS's.

Noble_Platypus · 12-27-2006, 05:50 PM

How much replay value does it have? I am not much of a multiplayer fan, but it seems like this would have a high replay value since you can do things different every time.

Toddiec · 12-27-2006, 05:56 PM

Yeah, even though the missions are the same, you can try different tactics and/or units etc. I went through once trying to only use infantry and no tanks, once trying to not use any veteran units that carry over from previous missions, etc. There are lots of little things you can do differently as well, like why march all the way around this row of houses this time when I can just use a satchel charge to demolish one of them and march over the rubble to flank the enemy machine gunners.

It keeps me coming back for more. But that could also be because of the ragdoll physics, like Flasch said.

DaddyTorgo · 12-27-2006, 05:57 PM

i'm DLing the demo right now cuz I really want to try it out. Hopefully it'll run on my machine. LOL

Noble_Platypus · 12-27-2006, 06:01 PM

Let me know what you think DT

DaddyTorgo · 12-27-2006, 06:06 PM

yep. will do...in like...5 hours (4 for the demo + 1 for installing/playing).

DaddyTorgo · 12-27-2006, 06:07 PM

looks pretty sweet. FWIW I really enjoyed COD 1+2, and wish 3 was out for the PC, so WW II shooters are right up my alley.

moriarty · 12-27-2006, 07:23 PM

I have it and have enjoyed it. There's the single person campaign (I think like 14 missions) plus some skirmishes if you aren't into multiplayer. Supposedly it's moddable, so maybe there's some user expansions out there.

I don't play RTS much, but I love the war games, and I really like this one. Crank up the volume and the subwoofer. It's pretty difficult for me though in skirmishes (probably b/c I don't play RTS much). Be sure to get the latest patches (as always).

Greyroofoo · 12-27-2006, 08:20 PM

I picked it for $30 at gogamer.com

I have not regretted the purchase

Noble_Platypus · 12-27-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

looks pretty sweet. FWIW I really enjoyed COD 1+2, and wish 3 was out for the PC, so WW II shooters are right up my alley.

Installing COD 2 right now

rowech · 12-27-2006, 08:33 PM

I've never played any of the Call of Duties....which one would you say would be best on PS2? Or, perhaps one of the Clancy or Socom games is better?

Noble_Platypus · 12-27-2006, 09:34 PM

COD 2 is awesome so far. I am really into war games so it seems like a wise purchase. I will probably be buying COH as well

Noble_Platypus · 12-27-2006, 09:35 PM

Dumb question. Whats the difference between COH and COH DVD edition? Does the DVDrom edition run better?

CleBrownsfan · 12-28-2006, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Noble_Platypus

Dumb question. Whats the difference between COH and COH DVD edition? Does the DVDrom edition run better?

the DVD version prolly has less (or just one disk) and the other prolly has 5-6 disk... I got this game for x-mass but have yet to play it... plan on digging into it tonight

Noble_Platypus · 12-28-2006, 10:27 AM

Let me know what you think.

DaddyTorgo · 12-28-2006, 04:27 PM

i have just done the tutorial and like 2 seconds of COH, but I am thinking I'll go and buy it tomorrow after work. very sweet.

CleBrownsfan · 12-29-2006, 07:34 AM

I played COH for about 2.5 hours last night and it's a pretty damn good RTS game. A little overwhelming but good... I played a the first two mission in the campaign and then got my arse kicked twice in a skirmish against the computer. Overall I enjoyed the play last night.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-05-2007, 01:20 AM

After watching the Revolutionary War series for 6 hours today with my father-in-law, I was in the mood to play COH this evening. The game has been rock solid for me all the way through, but I'm consistently getting CTD's on the final mission. Did anyone else experience this? Anyone know a workaround?

Neon_Chaos · 07-05-2007, 05:13 AM

It really depends if you're an RTS gamer. If you are, then CoH is one heck of a game.

Draft Dodger · 07-05-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

After watching the Revolutionary War series for 6 hours today with my father-in-law, I was in the mood to play COH this evening. The game has been rock solid for me all the way through, but I'm consistently getting CTD's on the final mission. Did anyone else experience this? Anyone know a workaround?

I haven't gotten that far yet. obvious question: have you downloaded all the patches?

Eaglesfan27 · 07-05-2007, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

I haven't gotten that far yet. obvious question: have you downloaded all the patches?

Actually, I was only up to 1.50. I upgraded to 1.70 and the crashes appeared to be less frequent but I did crash again before going to bed. I'm going to give it another go tonight. This is the only mission that I've ever had a CTD on.

Neon_Chaos · 07-05-2007, 08:45 AM

hmmm. I've never CTD'd on this game on my rig.

sabotai · 07-29-2007, 10:30 PM

FWIW, the game is available now on Steam (direct download service). I bought it tonight and have done the tutorials and the first few missions. So far I'm loving it.

Noble_Platypus · 07-29-2007, 10:49 PM

Anybody going to by Opposing Fronts? I loved COH so its a must buy for me.

DaddyTorgo · 07-29-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Noble_Platypus

Anybody going to by Opposing Fronts? I loved COH so its a must buy for me.

is it a sequel or something? if so...i must

Noble_Platypus · 07-29-2007, 11:02 PM

It is, you play as either the British or a german Panzer division. YOu dont need COH tp play it, but if you have both you can be any of the 4 groups in MP.

Noble_Platypus · 07-29-2007, 11:03 PM

http://www.companyofheroesgame.com/home.php

Eaglesfan27 · 07-29-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Noble_Platypus

Anybody going to by Opposing Fronts? I loved COH so its a must buy for me.

Company of Heroes was one of my favorite non-sports games, so I'll definitely be buying Opposing Fronts.

DaddyTorgo · 04-11-2009, 10:28 PM

i picked up Opposing Fronts (the first expansion) but never reinstalled it on this new machine to finish it (still on my list to do).

Just saw on Steam that there's a new expansion - Tales of Valor

has anyone picked it up?

Draft Dodger · 04-12-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

i picked up Opposing Fronts (the first expansion) but never reinstalled it on this new machine to finish it (still on my list to do).

Just saw on Steam that there's a new expansion - Tales of Valor

has anyone picked it up?

yes and no.

bought it on Steam last week. unfortunately, it's not working, and it screwed up my OF install as well.

DaddyTorgo · 04-12-2009, 02:39 PM

yikes. lol

Calis · 04-12-2009, 03:03 PM

Haven't heard a lot of good things about the expansion.

I intended to buy it, but ended up grabbing Dawn of War 2 off Steam instead. Sounds like it'd be best to wait until they squash out the bugs and such on the expansion before considering it, and then I'm not sure how much it adds to the game, but some of the coop stuff sounds like fun.

DaddyTorgo · 04-12-2009, 03:06 PM

well like i said for various reasons i never even finished OF so i might as well do that first anyways

12-27-2006, 04:42 PM	#3
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	it got old for me, but its not my type of game to begin with. The ragdoll physics are super kewl and roxorz __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

12-27-2006, 04:44 PM	#4
Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	I usually dont go for that type of game, but I gave it a try and it seemed pretty cool. I may pick it up, I like the strategy involved. If anyone else has any thoughts on it or suggestions for a better game of that type, let ne know please. __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin'

12-27-2006, 05:50 PM	#6
Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	How much replay value does it have? I am not much of a multiplayer fan, but it seems like this would have a high replay value since you can do things different every time. __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin'

12-27-2006, 05:56 PM	#7
Toddiec Mascot Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, Kansas	Yeah, even though the missions are the same, you can try different tactics and/or units etc. I went through once trying to only use infantry and no tanks, once trying to not use any veteran units that carry over from previous missions, etc. There are lots of little things you can do differently as well, like why march all the way around this row of houses this time when I can just use a satchel charge to demolish one of them and march over the rubble to flank the enemy machine gunners. It keeps me coming back for more. But that could also be because of the ragdoll physics, like Flasch said. Last edited by Toddiec : 12-27-2006 at 05:56 PM.

12-27-2006, 06:01 PM	#9
Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	Let me know what you think DT __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin'

12-27-2006, 04:41 PM	#2
Shkspr College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX	It is as it seems. Very strong RTS. If you like the genre and aren't burned out on the setting, a fine way to spend your money.

12-27-2006, 05:44 PM	#5
Toddiec Mascot Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, Kansas	I have been playing Company of Heroes for a few months now and I just love it. If you like RTS at all and like Shkspr said aren't burned out on the setting it is a must have. It was easily in my top three games I played this year (along with NWN2 and Warhammer Dawn of War). Dawn of War is another great one, but it is not quite as detailed as COH in the strategy department, but I enjoyed it just as much. Take my opinion with a grain of salt, however. I don't really get into the simulation heavy RTS like the Total War series because it is a little overwhelming (but I am still trying to figure it out), but stuff like COH and Dawn of War are right up my alley. I guess you could say I like the medium difficulty RTS's.

12-27-2006, 05:57 PM	#8
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	i'm DLing the demo right now cuz I really want to try it out. Hopefully it'll run on my machine. LOL

12-27-2006, 06:06 PM	#10
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	yep. will do...in like...5 hours (4 for the demo + 1 for installing/playing).

12-27-2006, 06:07 PM	#11
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	looks pretty sweet. FWIW I really enjoyed COD 1+2, and wish 3 was out for the PC, so WW II shooters are right up my alley.

12-27-2006, 07:23 PM	#12
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	I have it and have enjoyed it. There's the single person campaign (I think like 14 missions) plus some skirmishes if you aren't into multiplayer. Supposedly it's moddable, so maybe there's some user expansions out there. I don't play RTS much, but I love the war games, and I really like this one. Crank up the volume and the subwoofer. It's pretty difficult for me though in skirmishes (probably b/c I don't play RTS much). Be sure to get the latest patches (as always).

12-27-2006, 08:20 PM	#13
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	I picked it for $30 at gogamer.com I have not regretted the purchase

12-27-2006, 08:33 PM	#15
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	I've never played any of the Call of Duties....which one would you say would be best on PS2? Or, perhaps one of the Clancy or Socom games is better?

12-27-2006, 09:34 PM	#16
Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	COD 2 is awesome so far. I am really into war games so it seems like a wise purchase. I will probably be buying COH as well __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin'

12-27-2006, 09:35 PM	#17
Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	Dumb question. Whats the difference between COH and COH DVD edition? Does the DVDrom edition run better? __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin' Last edited by Noble_Platypus : 12-27-2006 at 09:37 PM.

12-28-2006, 10:27 AM	#19
Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	Let me know what you think. __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin'

12-28-2006, 04:27 PM	#20
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	i have just done the tutorial and like 2 seconds of COH, but I am thinking I'll go and buy it tomorrow after work. very sweet.

12-29-2006, 07:34 AM	#21
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	I played COH for about 2.5 hours last night and it's a pretty damn good RTS game. A little overwhelming but good... I played a the first two mission in the campaign and then got my arse kicked twice in a skirmish against the computer. Overall I enjoyed the play last night. __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

07-05-2007, 01:20 AM	#22
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	After watching the Revolutionary War series for 6 hours today with my father-in-law, I was in the mood to play COH this evening. The game has been rock solid for me all the way through, but I'm consistently getting CTD's on the final mission. Did anyone else experience this? Anyone know a workaround? __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

07-05-2007, 05:13 AM	#23
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	It really depends if you're an RTS gamer. If you are, then CoH is one heck of a game. __________________ Come and see.

07-05-2007, 08:45 AM	#26
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	hmmm. I've never CTD'd on this game on my rig. __________________ Come and see.

07-29-2007, 10:30 PM	#27
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	FWIW, the game is available now on Steam (direct download service). I bought it tonight and have done the tutorials and the first few missions. So far I'm loving it.

07-29-2007, 10:49 PM	#28
Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	Anybody going to by Opposing Fronts? I loved COH so its a must buy for me. __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin'

07-29-2007, 11:02 PM	#30
Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	It is, you play as either the British or a german Panzer division. YOu dont need COH tp play it, but if you have both you can be any of the 4 groups in MP. __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin'

07-29-2007, 11:03 PM	#31
Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	http://www.companyofheroesgame.com/home.php __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin'

04-11-2009, 10:28 PM	#33
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	i picked up Opposing Fronts (the first expansion) but never reinstalled it on this new machine to finish it (still on my list to do). Just saw on Steam that there's a new expansion - Tales of Valor has anyone picked it up?

04-12-2009, 02:39 PM	#35
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	yikes. lol

04-12-2009, 03:03 PM	#36
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Haven't heard a lot of good things about the expansion. I intended to buy it, but ended up grabbing Dawn of War 2 off Steam instead. Sounds like it'd be best to wait until they squash out the bugs and such on the expansion before considering it, and then I'm not sure how much it adds to the game, but some of the coop stuff sounds like fun.

04-12-2009, 03:06 PM	#37
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	well like i said for various reasons i never even finished OF so i might as well do that first anyways __________________ Get bent whoever hacked my pw and changed my signature.

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