DougPhresh Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Good news all around. Does this include Italian TO&E? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Dynaman216 said: Thanks! CMFI always did have that ugly stepsister vibe, nice to know it is being made a full member of the family now. Nah, it's a pretty good looking step-sister, but she should have ditched the 1980s big hair and leg warmers long ago A little background... The TO&E for CMFI was originally based on the TO&E code and details found in CMBN v1.x. With Engine 2 we made major changes to the TO&E coding to improve lots of things, in particular uniforms. Since CMFI started out as Engine 2, the two games were effectively the same to you guys. What happened after that, though, started a divergence. The CMBN TO&E was improved so that it could be readily adapted to CMRT. In the process we fixed things with the original CMBN TO&E that were in error, inconsistent, or using older techniques. Those changes automatically applied to CMBN, not to CMFI. CMRT was released with Engine 3. Next we made CMFB, which again was based on CMBN/CMRT TO&E as a starting point. Again, when problems were found with the original TO&E we made changes. Those changes automatically applied to CMBN, CMRT, and CMFB, not CMFI. When we started making Upgrade 4 for CMFI we were initially going to smooth out a couple of specific issues (like Flamethrowers) and call it good. However, we were already working on CMFI's 2nd Module (Rome to Victory) and were already converting the CMFI TO&E to be in synch with CMBN, CMRT, and CMFB in terms of structures and coding. We were originally going to have the totally overhauled TO&E made available when Rome To Victory was released. Then we thought it would be better to role it out right away with Engine 4's new release, though we didn't have time to do that as Christmas came upon us. It was the right thing to do, however I wildly underestimated how long it would take to make the conversions and have the issues shaken out by our testers. Which brings us to today The fun thing is that for a while CMFI will have the best, most up-to-date TO&E of all WW2 CM games. Because inevitably we found things along the way that required fixes which apply to CMBN/CMRT/CMFB. We'll be putting out patches for the other games to bring them up to the same standards, but maybe we should let CMFI customers have some bragging rights for wee bit of time Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobetco Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Battlefront.com said: However, we were already working on CMFI's 2nd Module (Rome to Victory) is that the working title or the new modules actual title, because if its the real title I'll have to whip up some art Edited March 11, 2017 by Cobetco 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akd Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Too many letters for twitting generation. R2V! Edited March 11, 2017 by akd 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinzan Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Great news, looking forward to seeing Italy in 4.0. Very nice to know why it's taken so lonmg and I agree it makes sense to get CMFI right up to date before moving onwards. Looking forward to battling in Italy again - my favourite CM location. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougPhresh Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Will specifics be in the changelog? There have been lots of great forum posts since release about the makeup of the Italians and HG, and those are unique to CMFI so changes to the other series wouldn't have updated them, no? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collingwood Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the update Steve, it's great to hear 4.0 for CMFI will be comprehensive. I love all the CM games, and I'm an eastern front nut, but there's something about the flavor of CMFI that keeps drawing me back. Edited March 12, 2017 by Collingwood 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertor Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) Thank you Steve! Edited March 12, 2017 by Desertor 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuderian Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Cinderella soon to get one over on her ugly step sister's. Bravo! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUSKER2142 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Good news . Today I made myself a present in the form of the CMFB, it remains only to buy Italy. Will not have to long for the hope. Хорошая новость . Сегодня сделал себе подарок в виде CMFB , осталось приобрести только Италию . Долго ждать не придётся надеюсь . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 On 3/10/2017 at 4:24 PM, Battlefront.com said: ....... Which brings us to today The fun thing is that for a while CMFI will have the best, most up-to-date TO&E of all WW2 CM games. Because inevitably we found things along the way that required fixes which apply to CMBN/CMRT/CMFB. We'll be putting out patches for the other games to bring them up to the same standards, but maybe we should let CMFI customers have some bragging rights for wee bit of time Steve Early CMFI fan from the start for the many unique features. Terrain is more wide open than other titles. Add GL✅ and you get a ton more interesting units to battle with. Just an interesting title as it is IMO Soon... with the most up-to-date TO&E of all WW2 CM games... I am all in again for amore in Italy?? Buzz 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodin Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Once version 4 is out expect to see a CMFI review at A Wargamers Needful Things 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOS:96B2P Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) 22 hours ago, Wodin said: Once version 4 is out expect to see a CMFI review at A Wargamers Needful Things I look forward to reading it. Hopefully soon. Do you mean after the 4.0 engine upgrade or the new module Rome to Victory? Or a review for each? Edited March 14, 2017 by MOS:96B2P 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger73 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 On 3/10/2017 at 4:24 PM, Battlefront.com said: <snipped> It was the right thing to do, however I wildly underestimated how long it would take to make the conversions and have the issues shaken out by our testers. <snipped> Steve The classic Battlefront approach; thoughtful and deliberate with a clear focus on quality, which is why these games excel! Kudos to the team. Please serve no wine before it's time but know that it will be truly relished when ready. I expect to pair this vintage with Mamertino, the wine of Julius Caesar . Truly looking forward to it. Good luck and Godspeed! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 On March 9, 2017 at 8:54 PM, Battlefront.com said: We're nearly there One question, Steve. I bought the v4 Big Bundle when it went on sale in December; will I need to make any additional purchase to get the complete v4 version (to date) of FI/GL? I assume that getting the late war module would be indeed a separate purchase. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) Don't worry, Mike... BF has reassured us OAP's that the bundle includes CMFI and we'll still be to afford our dentures. Edited March 14, 2017 by Erwin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeutschRitter Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Today I wanted to buy the Gustav Line expansion but I couldnt find it in the store. Does it has something to do with the upcoming update? Is Gustav Line now included for all Fortress Italy customers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herr_oberst Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 On 3/10/2017 at 5:24 PM, Battlefront.com said: It was the right thing to do, however I wildly underestimated how long it would take to make the conversions and have the issues shaken out by our testers. Which brings us to today As a fellow software dev I have heard, and probably made, an analogous statement in countless meetings. That is why there is the saying that "the last 20% ends up taking 80% of the time". 'Chaos is found in greatest abundance where order is being sought.' 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 21 hours ago, DeutschRitter said: Today I wanted to buy the Gustav Line expansion but I couldnt find it in the store. Does it has something to do with the upcoming update? Is Gustav Line now included for all Fortress Italy customers? No it just means it was taken down. I thought that Steve added it back. At one point all of CMFI was taken off the store because it's upgrade to v4 was delayed. At the time it was planned to be ready very soon but now that it was delayed I thought Steve put it back up. I see that the base game is available but GL is not. I am sure that is just a mistake and once the v4 upgrade is sorted it will be back too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodin Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 On 14/03/2017 at 2:17 PM, MOS:96B2P said: I look forward to reading it. Hopefully soon. Do you mean after the 4.0 engine upgrade or the new module Rome to Victory? Or a review for each? Everything I presume (though obviously Rome to Victory wasn't discussed previously). Depends on Battlefront:) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Zaitzev Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I don't see neither the base game or GL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armorgunner Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 4 hours ago, Ivan Zaitzev said: I don't see neither the base game or GL. Non of them has been availible since mid december. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crinius Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I have one question. When 4.0 was released I bought the bundle which includes all the updates. Of course I havent received the 4.0 update for CMFI so far. Will I get notified when this will be avaiable? And where can I download it then? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I have no idea if there will be individual notifications sent out but it will certainly be posted here. You will be able to download the CMFI installers from the same place you downloaded the other titles: log into the store, look at the order where you purchased the bundle, click the download link, make sure you uncheck the other titles you already downloaded. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardradi Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 On 15/03/2017 at 0:10 AM, Badger73 said: The classic Battlefront approach; thoughtful and deliberate with a clear focus on quality, which is why these games excel! Kudos to the team. Please serve no wine before it's time but know that it will be truly relished when ready. I expect to pair this vintage with Mamertino, the wine of Julius Caesar . Truly looking forward to it. Good luck and Godspeed! Yes, quality first please. A somewhat rare commodity these days. Mamertino for Caeser, not sure I have heard that before, will have to look into it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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