work in progress: aec mk ii ARMOURED CAR - unreal engine ready

Cornered Rat Software continues to introduce and refit vehicle models that are Unreal Engine ready when plugged into WWII ONLINE. The higher poly count models have been baked down for use in our current 1.0 graphics engine.

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/a8eca7_e0a44fbf89314a72bf8eb7eb712f37b1/1080p/mp4/file.mp4

WORK IN PROGRESS AEC MK II SCREENSHOTS

What do these new models mean to gamers?

• Greater visual appeal (exterior & interior)

• Increased crewman functionality (commander &/or additional driver capabilities)

• Deployment of smoke grenades (vehicle-specific)

• Use of episcopes & periscopes

• Vehicle-specific commanders can perform "dual-functions" when deployed (observation binoculars & use of AA machine gun). EX: Panther commander

What remains "under the hood" is WWII ONLINE's commitment to historical accuracy in:

• Armor thickness and angle

• Armored glass/viewport thickness

• Automotive and suspension component performance & damage

• Engine and transmission performance & damage

• Shell & projectile physics

• Armor penetration & spall

• High-fidelity flight & damage model

• Airframe damage caused by excessive g-force maneuvers

• And more . . .

This has been our game's signature for the last 25+ years.

THE BELOW SCREENSHOTS ARE ALL WORKS IN PROGRESS (WIP) AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THESE ARE NOT FINALIZED MODELS.

AEC MK II HEAVY ARMOURED CAR

Inspired and undertaken as a private venture, British Associated Equipment Company (AEC) designed and produced the "heavy armoured car" AEC series. Its unusual size of 12+ tons, angular shape, and high silhouette, combined with the British primary QF 2-pounder anti-tank cannon, the AEC prototype caught the eye of Prime Minister Winster Churchill and production was green-lit. As the war progressed, marks II and III were produced in limited numbers, totaling over 600 vehicles. The AEC MK II with the QF 6-pounder fulfilled reconnaissance and support roles with the ability to surprise enemy armor with its potent main gun.

The AEC MK II has unusual functionality as the Loader position deploys smoke rounds through a fixed smoke mortar in the turret. The orientation of the main gun dictates where the smoke rounds are deployed. The Loader also has a 360-degree view through a periscope similar to the Commander.

AEC MK II Loader position: Fires smoke grenades with dispersion determined by the orientation of the turret.

AEC MK II fires with Commander and Loader observing.

AEC MK II Commander observes the gunner's fall of shot.

AEC MK II moving in a rear area with crew hatches open.

AEC MK II Driver position: Note the dual periscopes used while driving. This perspective is not modeled in-game.

AEC MK II looks across snow-covered terrain surrounding a town.

AEC MK II on patrol - note the distinct NW Europe camouflage scheme used on some armored cars in 1944.

AEC MK II fires at the enemy. Note each wheel used left & right-hand threaded lugs.

AEC MK II Commander observes a smoke screen being deployed by Loader's smoke mortar.

AEC MK II Driver position through armored visor.