Various games at Tactical Gamer participate in scrimmages, leagues, and tournaments. One of the more enjoyable aspects for these events are the pre-planning that takes place. A new online planning tool is making its way across Tactical Gamer and we thought we'd put the word out so more of our players can enjoy this application.
Around a year ago we decided to create a tool that helps the online gamer (us) to create tactics and share them with his clan mates. Being gamers ourselves we didn't want to install the tool on every computer we use so the best solution was to create a website.
Now a year after the site is launched and we would like to share this with you. Tacticum.com is a website created by gamers for gamers. Therefore it is free to use and would remain like that. We currently supply maps from some known games and would expand that list as we go. You may also upload your own maps, or send map packs to us so we can add them to the list.
The idea was to create a tool that allows easy, fast and dynamic creation of tactics. A tool that is 24/7 online and doesn't have to be installed or updated.
An online demo version of the tool is available and can be found on the site.
We are still in the beginning and we have many ideas. If you want to contribute in any way please let us know. More information can be found on the FAQ page on the site.
"It’s The Zombie Apocalypse. Bring Friends." ...preferably friends with good situational awareness, tight communications, solid fire discipline, and great marksmanship!
By now you've likely seen the TV commercials. If you thought Left 4 Dead was a kid's game of mindless zombie blasting, you couldn't be more wrong! Hundreds of players from across TacticalGamer.com - from Armed Assault to BF2142 to Project Reality and Counter Strike:Source - are hooked on this incredibly immersive and cinematic experience! In L4D, teamwork isn't mandated by server rules - it's required to survive!
Left 4 Dead takes home three of IGN 's Best of 2008 awards!
Best Multiplayer Game "In a sea of multiplayer games, it's easy to get lost in the humdrum monotony of it all. Yes, deathmatch, team deathmatch, and CTF are all great modes, but they've been done before. While Left 4 Dead's gameplay might not necessarily be revolutionary, its post-apocalyptic zombie setting and refined cooperative mechanics all add up to a rare and refreshing experience..." [read more]
Best Shooting Game "Valve continues to deliver titles that veer from the established norm. With
I did a search on TG and I couldn't find one post referring to the upcoming sequel to the very successful Dawn of War and it's 3 expasion packs. Dawn of War 2 will continue the story of the Blood Ravens chapter and their never ending quest to rid the cosmos of xenos and the witch. As they attempted to remove the Eldar's foothold on the planet, they failed to see the new threat of the hive mind...
So far all that's been released in player controlled races is the Space marines, Eldar, Tyranids, and Orks. There are new features across the board from customized commanders and levels to new abilities for specialized units such as aerial assault for assault marines.
The multiplayer system will be much like the current system for Dawn of War. The campaign system takes a major indepth turn for a longer stride. Rather then running a tiny small campaign and turning into multiplayer mayhem. The campaign system will take you upon the Blood Raven's personal strike cruiser. Upon this cruiser you'll pick between worlds of battlegrounds. Upon your cruiser, you'll be able to customize your squads as the campaign moves on, making sure not to become unbalancing like the Dark Crusade's system. There will be many more features to choose from in a drag and drop system with many items to pick from for each slot as the game progresses. This'll allow you to custom tailor your squads to your play style and not what the game designers tell you to take. your strike cruiser will act as your mobile platform to launch your assaults, but it will also act as reinforcement platform and artillery support, adding an additional dynamic into this sequel.
The most anticipated part to DoW2 will be the new playable race of the Tyranids. The "Nids" were the most asked for feature in DoW. THQ and Relic were unable to meet the demands of the people due to the limited game engine for the first run. The old engine would have molded the Tyranids into a player race that wouldn't play like a swarm; and match pound for pound like a space marine. Nids are a nasty, slimy, and down right fearsome swarm, from the microscopic to... [Read More]
Please welcome WhiskeySix as the Game Officer for Left 4 Dead. Whiskey's been around Tactical Gamer for over three years and has server as an admin for a majority of that time. He's got the right attitude to bring the various corners of Tactical Gamer together to play this new game.
Give Whiskey a shout-out and check out what appears to be an exciting new game.
Feliz Viaje: 1400 hrs
Operation: Recon and Eliminate Hostile Threats Waging Terrorist Attacks on the Provisional Mexican Goverment
Day 5....
SITREP: Had been in the outskirts of target village over three days now... Recon analysis: Approximately seven patrols a day of eight or more watching the major roads in and out of target area. Two smaller roads used to transport drugs and ammunition. One large convoy entered town today, four trucks and two limos and helicopter support. Orders received 20 minutes ago: Penetrate and investigate inside town. Team is ready. Proceed through the side-streets. Upon turning the corner, a patrol of six or more coming closer... 25 meters away. I am Delta 1 and I just issued a "Weapons ready" check to my ghosts. I am receiving live feeds from higher command....
Static burst... "Delta 2 moving into position... no clear shot yet..."
Static burst... "Delta 3 has one tango in sight..."
Static burst... "Delta 4 is prone, waiting for the signal to open fire...."
I broadcast the rules of engagement are now yellow... I take a deep breath, waiting for the patrol to pass... Wait! The patrol has stopped, do they see me?? the patrol is moving to my location the point man reaches for his flashlight… I'm holding my breath aiming thru my ACOG on my SCAR Heavy, slowly turning the selector switch to full auto... sweat rolls down my face stinging my eyes...
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Welcome to the rebirth of Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (GRAW2) at Tactical Gamer. As... [Read More]
...preferably friends with good situational awareness, tight communications, solid fire discipline, and great marksmanship!
