Blazing 88's

Ah another game designer.  I'm glad you like the Pacific...I don't and apparently BF doesn't feel like "reskinning" yet another game.  Glad to see your so well informed on the game design effort and marketing.
 
 
So what was your software companies name again?

I am putting the finishing touches on a campaign for CM Black Sea. It is a narrative driven campaign similar to my CMBN In the Fields Where the Poppies Grow and CMRT The Cross of Iron. I am looking for a few playtesters to check it out and report any bugs or make suggestions to improve it before publishing it.
 
It is a infantry driven campaign that dipicts actions by the Ukrainian 79th Air Mobile Brigade under the command of Captain Demitry Koval. Though armor plays a role in the campaign it is centered around 3 companies of this brigade and their actions against pro-russian separatists.
 
As with my previous campaigns it is important to read all the briefs and  designer notes as these drive the story. Also there are modtags and a folder with the needed mods in it in the download.
 
I need a few fellow players to give it a spin and let me know:
 
Is the difficulty level and balance ok
Are there any bugs such as out of place units or units doing idiotic stuff.
Is the immersion level satisfactory to the campaign.
And any other things that need improving.
 
If anyone is interested let me know and I will PM you a drpbox link with the campaign and mods
 
Thanks
Mike

A master map for le Haut Bosq - Grainville - Mondrainville has been uploaded to Greenasjade's warehouse http://cmmods.greenasjade.net/mods/5500/details

Hello everyone,  I have finally downloaded one of my scenarios I have been working on for some time.
 
Clash of Titans is a hypothetical scenario where you play as the Germans vs AI, or Head to Head.  The Scenario is located here
http://cmmods.greenasjade.net/mods?game_type=7&show_all=true at GreenAsJade's site.
 
As this is my first upload I would appreciate your feedback.  Its not the first scenario I have created but I want to get as much feedback as possible.
 
The Battle is Huge so I have included in the description my computer specs, it ran fine but sometimes got a little slow, but did not make anything unbearable.  Note also that it does take, at least my computer 6 minutes to load.. patience is a virtue for some.
 
Again its a hypothetical scenario that depicts elements of the 24th Panzer Division along with elements of the 505th sPz.Abt. with their newly acquired Tiger II tanks.  I liked the fact that both depict Cavalry, and the map you will find is suitable for combat ranges of up to and over 2000m  Russian AI has 2-3 plans each and should be decent for replay ability.  Soviet forces include JS-2 tanks and other forces.
 
Head to Head their are some notes, but it really depends on the skill of players, obviously the Soviet forces will have quantity of men and material, but I left some Designer notes that may be helpful.
 
I have pretty much every mod, but if you have not uploaded any you may want to include:
http://cmmods.greenasjade.net/mods/5170/details  King Tiger Henschel, by umlaut
http://cmmods.greenasjade.net/mods/5297/details  Kieme's HD Modular Buildings Version 2.
http://cmmods.greenasjade.net/mods/5268/details  Kieme's wooden Bunker
http://cmmods.greenasjade.net/mods/5258/details  Veins special effects
http://cmmods.greenasjade.net/mods/5185/details  Juju's sandbags and such.
Veins tracer mods
Aris vehicle mods
Oddball's sound mods.
And all the other goodies out there for immersion.
 
Have fun,
 
Semper Fi.
 
JD

Just a heads up:
http://megamek.info/
Really well done, open source and ever expanding.

Man something along the lines of the old MechWarrior would be so cool.

If we're talking total conversion, then I'd like to see something like this:
 

Are there any of these existing or planned?

So, I am sending out engraved invitations to many folks to come and participate even if for just one battle.
Matching stationery and envelope, an inner envelope, fancy calligraphy in silver ink with an RSVP!
Most everybody at first cringes,.. "Not another damn wedding to buy a gift for! How many toasters does a guy have to buy in one life?"
 
No! Only kidding. Just by PM...
 
The approach to this CMPzC Operation is going to be totally relaxed.
No AAR will be required from any player at all.
I will use this post to tell about things as through FOW shrouded view of say a Canadian News reporter with ties to the allied high command as he sips whiskey with the Divisional commander.
 
If nobody steps up to be the Canadian CO, I will decide the Canadian moves based on history and standard tactics.

I am currently working on a HUGE project that should be finished early next week.  its called "Clash of Titans" which will throw some King Tigers against JSII, and JSI tanks.  I wont tell you a lot... but I have worked on it for about a month and a half.. It is a Hypothetical encounter between the 505 sPz.Abt. and the 31st Guards Heavy Tank Regiment.  (at work know and don't have my notes in front of me)  There are sub forces and goals for each side.. I have designed it to be played as German vs Soviet Forces or hopefully Head to Head.  When I upload it next week on the Repository.. hopefully I can get some play testers.
 
I spent about a week or two just on the map.. and many flavor objects to add a immersive detail from almost anywhere on the map. 
I have tried to use as many Real Life names as I could find for the correct Company I was using for the Germans.  Pz.Abt 505 and the Panzer grenadier Company I also used from the 24th Pz. Division.
 
The Scenario is not historically accurate but I wanted the players to feel immersed and feel as if this battle could have taken place.
 
x1 town.. German.. Refit & Repair area, a Depot area, and a Rail, telegraph building plus an area of local inhabitants and shops.
X1 Rail station
x1 Rail Storage area
X1 large Farm
x1 Village Russian side, basically rural within a somewhat forested area.  basic village but detailed. 
Rail bridge
Road bridge
somewhat hidden Ford location.  Located near a previous battle.
The lay of the land is of low lying land with an occasional bump.??  

Coming Soon - Colonel Nosov's March on Germany - an 18 scenario campaign for CMRT (Allies vs AI).
 
All battles are in playtest or AI Tweaking mode, every scenario will have at least three AI plans...
 
Core Units are as follows:
22nd Motorized Rifle Brigade
  HQ - Lt. Col. Nosov   2IC - Major Bebchuk   Tank Plt. HQ - Capt Yeltson   1 Co Hq - 2nd Lt. Lachkov   2 Co HQ - 2nd Lt.  Obolensky   3 Co HQ - 2nd Lt.  Repin   MG Co HQ - 2nd Lt. Ruchkin   Mortar Bat HQ - 2nd Lt. Dudnik   4th Bat HQ - 2nd Lt. Arshavin Scenarios basically contain a company from above with attachments, I would say most are small to medium in size and range from 50-90 minutes. See attached sample PDF Manual for area and flowchart of battles.
 
Here is a small video trailer-
 
https://youtu.be/ccqxWqvldrs
 
 
After release this will be followed up with an Axis vs AI Campaign and also all 18 Scenarios in a Battle Pack modified for H2H play...
 
I still could use a play tester or two, you can contact me at my website below...
 
I will update as release time gets closer...

I have never played a single player game of Combat Mission since shock force. Only ever multiplayer the best possible AI. So I would not pay for single player features.

Welcome to the forum and to Combat Mission. I started with Normandy in 2012 and watched the game evolve. It was good when I bought it and has improved in subtle but important increments. If you like WWII I doubt you'll be disappointed. If you find it difficult to get used to (not saying you will, but if you do), be patient. Play more, use the quick battles to experiment with small forces and see how things work.

Don't be shy to ask questions here. The community is quite helpful.

Burnt Out on WW 2...Surely you jest !

I suspect that the importance of the quality of the game's AI will  shrivel to nothingness once Battlefront comes up with their own in-house multiplayer lobby. If Slitherine can pull it off...

I get a 'Fatal error - we should have had a valid file ID' page when I click on your link.

kinda the same age , I was 10 in 75

How is using the target line any different an exploit than going to ground level and moving all around the map and looking at the terrain.  You can't do that in real life as a commander.  To me you get the exact same exploit, its just one of them is easier and saves time for people that don't have all night to play.

I'm interested in Red AIs for the two biggest maps. Lots of AIs.
 
I like Quick Battles, I like building my own force, and I like playing U.S.
 
So if one of you geniuses built lots and lots (more is better) different, scattered, diverse, weird, huge, wise, foolish, uninhibited, classical, strange, standard, completely unhinged Red force OBs and AIs, life would be grand. Use all the points. Follow the doctrine or break all the rules. Call in the airstrikes or dig the infantry in. Order a cavalry charge with the armor or set perfect ambushes.
 
I have demonstrated rather clearly that I have absolutely no talent for building AIs. Playing one of my AIs is like listening to a dog with one nut stuck in the gate "sing". My AI commanders wait patiently for the enemy, and when they see them coming sit down for a nice cup of tea. Then the survivors throw up their hands and leave.
 
So I need a real AI commander to go wild.

I will buy any module for CMBS.  Poland & Germany would be cool.  I'm most excited for Canada.  

I have placed them on the Repository but it takes a bit of time for them to actually be available. So if you don't want to wait I have attached them here!V3.11 QB Maps.zip

V3.11 QB Maps contains 27 Maps made in the Method I used in CMBS. These Maps have Full sets of Group orders and use of Triggers. They also use the new naming convention, so these maps will show up generally last in the QB Map list. Hope You Enjoy the them.

OK guys - given the lack of repository update here's a dropbox link
 
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ibrnackmqy13i64/AABhQw4HJTK5RU_HwmWedoR7a?dl=0
 
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There has also been some community thought to North Africa. E.g battles for and around Tobruk. But continuing with the east
front appears to be almost certain.

Kevin

Never reload. Mistakes are a part of the unfolding drama, so I go along with them, and in the best of times learn from them. But some mistakes I still make too often

Never reload - enjoy the challenge of still winning despite the setback.