We've released a
new version of the Harpoon3
PlayersDB. Today’s date is 07-04-07, so the new edition is
PlayersDB 7.4.7
Why have we done this? Why not just continue to add new platforms to previous
PlayersDB editions like we've always done? This release is to accommodate changes implemented in the Harpoon3 ANW game engine that were causing problems for
PlayersDB users. Incompatibility issues arose and have now been rectified with this new release and through the use of the Official AGSI Harpoon ANW Database editor.
The main problem between H3 and ANW was the fact that diesel submarines behaved differently in the new ANW game engine. As subs changed depths, their engines would shut down and they would stop moving. A solution has been found that is compatible with both versions.
Rather than run the risk of messing up someone's prior work, we've released a new version. Just continue to use the
PlayersDB version specified by the scenario designer and everything will run exactly as written by the author.
Get the
PlayersDB 7.4.7-ANW on
Gamesquad,
HarpDB, or
PlayersDB Depot.
Get the
PlayersDB 7.4.7 on
Gamesquad,
HarpDB, or
PlayersDB Depot.
The unique features and advantages of the
PlayersDB remain unchanged and include:
- A design philosophy of "Never delete - only append" .
No more crash concerns due to rock-solid stability.
- Ships, planes, and subs have been indexed by country for your convenience
- Players can now see the launch altitude of the weapons.
No more guessing at the launch parameters.
- Numerous special weapons and special platforms for designers.
If you would like to see a special capability or platform for your scenario, let us know and it will be added for you. There is ample room for specialty units and player requests. One player has already been accommodated. He wanted to try Soviet Sub-Launched Land Attack missiles from Charlie-class SSGNs so we modified the torpedo tubes to allow him to test this new feature.
- Old versions of the DB will be retained.
This is the only certain way to guarantee compatibility. Once a scenario is built, IT STAYS BUILT unless or until the author decides that he wants to adapt it to a newer version. This means that the scenario will play EXACTLY as the author intended.
- Comprehensive descriptions.
Detailed text for subs, ships, aircraft, and weapons.
- Comprehensive mine model.
Mines can now be swept by minesweepers and helicopters.