Kieme(ITA)

Hi everybody,
 
a first attempt at map making. 
 
Kieme's Highway
 
A few statements to describe this map: 
-Main theme of this map is a highway running east-west with an interesction in the middle going South and two overpass bridges.
-map size is 2000x2000 meters roughly.
-it is practically flat, the main elevation is 19, while depressions go down to 18 (17 in the corners) and up to 21/22/23 in wooded areas, highway is at 20.
-the buildings are mainly of 1 level or 2 levels. Few exceptions for some buildings at 3 or even 4, but these have no Windows and/or unusable rooftops, so there is no key building dominating the map.
-large open areas, with few complexes sorrounded by walls (such as an industrial area, a residential area, some farms).
-wooded areas are small, vehicle passable, slightly elevated and with not too thick trees.
-there are many ditches between fields.
-it has few flavor objects.
-there are no landmarks names.
-this map is made up and does not represent a real world location.
 
Notes: this map works best with my previous Modular Buildings mod and Modular Buildings Add-on. Moreover, it makes use of the Optional Highway mod (tagged version).
HD terrain mod is best suited but not mandatory.
 
Map only download: https://app.box.com/s/5xz78s9xrvgbvslcc1cwdhq4p8vi1jv6
 
Intall: put the .btt file in your game files folder (under documents).
 
Feel free to use this map for your needs, crop, cut, expand, change whatever you need for your scenarios.
 
Previews:





 
I decided to start with a concept for PvP (player versus player) coming in form of a basic pack where you can find 3 versions (same map, size, etc.), but with different objectives layout. These are intended only for player versus player and contain no AI plans.
A preview and download of such "quick battle pack" is coming within this thread shortly.

Yeah, Steve posting about his opinion about Russian politics and Chris cautions users from time to time...did i miss something ?
Sorry i dont want to be offensive but thats all i heard from them in the last few months...

Kieme CMBS BRDM-2-M-AT5
 
This mod covers all the russian variants of BRDM-2.
 
Special thanks to BTR for providing the ideal green base textures.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/tj4cfslxv1i33qncdqhtg4qn7ihjud39
 
Preview:

BFC never revealed the detail math behind stats so we can only guess and, in conclusion, it's a matter of perception.
 
There are for sure a series of fixed numbers and a series of dice rolls, but for a reason they never revealed anything on this matter, in order to avoid number crunching and leaving a degree of necessary credibility to random generated numbers.
 
 
Personally I really like it this way. It leads to some strange cases that nobody can explain, and weird situations sometimes, but the average feeling of the game is much more interesting and there's Always space for personal improvement and different gameplay styles.

Kieme CMBS PRP1k - BRM1
 
This mod covers the last two variations for the Russians BMP-2.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/8g5bik7uc8rsm8qpf4wrtx1x29msng2b
Preview:

 

Kieme CMBS T-84 Oplot - green version
 
I owed a Bradley veteran one plain green, dirty Oplot...
 
 
Please note that this mod is not compatible with the old T-84 Oplot mod with digital camouflage, use only one of the two mods, pick the one you prefer and unistall the other one.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/zwyqv1lnih6tjacvtgjuo78eqvyvaioq
 
Preview:

Kieme CMBS BRDM-2-M-AT5
 
This mod covers all the russian variants of BRDM-2.
 
Special thanks to BTR for providing the ideal green base textures.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/tj4cfslxv1i33qncdqhtg4qn7ihjud39
 
Preview:

This is true. It is possible to simulate 3 week wonders. My point however is that a 3 week wonder scenario is very unlikely considering the time frame and scope of the conflict portrayed in CMBS. For instance, you could set up a more plausible scenario for modern skeleton tank crews by expanding the scope of the conflict (all of Eastern Europe, not just Ukraine) and increasing the length of time of the conflict. A somewhat lesser scenario would be to keep the current setup of CMBS, Brigade Combat Team sized elements cut off from reinforcements who have suffered attrition and must pull infantrymen from rifle companies and place them in tanks (a la WWII)
 
Of course you can just make a battle in the editor and set the morale and motivation to low levels to force-simulate this, but I am personally wary of this. What it sounds like to me is that people want to level the playing field by forcing restrictions. Essentially, the Abrams is too superior to the T-90, so in order to make the battles more symmetrical/balanced you force a handicap on one (or both) sides. The reason I dislike this is because it is not realistic in the slightest (unless you extrapolate a scenario like the ones I described above) Life is not fair. Combat is not fair. I am sure that everyone is aware of the various sayings regarding this; "The only unfair fight is the one you lose." and "Never give your enemy a fair chance." etc. 
 
CM is at its basis a simulation of the chaos of combat on a tactical scale (tactical ranging from the team level all the way to the brigade level, possibly higher if the player so chooses) It is not meant to offer an inherently fair experience, and attempting to force fairness by adding handicaps (read, game 'balance') defeats the purpose of the simulation. 
 
To summarize, yes it is possible to simulate skeleton crews, but it is not the primary scope of the simulation, and to suggest only using skeleton crews in Abrams/all armored vehicles completely defeats the point of Combat Mission. Adapt and overcome like commanders in the field must do. Make your own advantages while negating your disadvantages. There are plenty of historical examples to take inspiration from. find your favorite underdog and emulate him/her!

I have updated the map and the meeting engagement map pack (3 versions) with a new version (older version links not working anymore):
 
Changelog for Version 2:
-added numerous additional flavor objects (also from my flavor objects add on mods)
-added a few trees in certain areas
-removed a few trees in certain areas
-added a few small elevations in certain areas
-added more passages for light vehicles on the highways
-corrected a problem with some building/wall combination
-changed a bit some buildings
 
Special thanks to undercovergeek and Marco2marzo for the test battles.
 
Downloads:
 
Version 2 map only:
https://app.box.com/s/nsyw1lv9x5ololwgd6zs1ckuhh9976jj
 
Version 2 PvP meeting engagement (3 versions, see original topic, objectives and deploy areas are the same):
https://app.box.com/s/24is3qdzb2wl5cgj8hmdh8dlk4ixwt41
https://app.box.com/s/s0ybhpx1dqyoxv8fju6loqavvyeh9a39
https://app.box.com/s/4oisr99mtqmu2pygg9aby7lvhq77t4sg
 
 
A few screenshots:

 

Kieme CMBS BMP-2-k-M
 
Special thanks to BTR for providing the ideal green base textures.
 
This mod covers the three variants of BMP-2 available for the Russian Army.
Includes new normal maps.
 
 
*****Comes in 2 variations of green, one lighter and more desaturated, one darker and more greenish. Pick the one you prefer but be sure to install only one of the two versions!
 
 
Dark green version Download: https://app.box.com/s/3zqr2zbyaz7pjc1a598isn2a7boacmln
 
Dark green version Preview:

 
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Light green version download: https://app.box.com/s/5va39km5skgld4z1wxdwjc7dnx1ffvfl
 
Light green version Preview:

 
 
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Option:
this mod includes the option to paint the equipment of BMP-2M in a different shade of green.
This is the standard BMP-2M of the mod:

This is the optional shade of green for BMP-2M (hereby shown with the light green version):

How to install:
If you want to see your BMP-2M with their modernized equipment in this different shade you'll need to rename this file: "bmp-2m_turret optional" by removing the word "optional", thus overwriting the "bmp-2m_turret" file.

Kieme CMBS PRP1k - BRM1
 
This mod covers the last two variations for the Russians BMP-2.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/8g5bik7uc8rsm8qpf4wrtx1x29msng2b
Preview:

 

Kieme CMBS T-84 Oplot - green version
 
I owed a Bradley veteran one plain green, dirty Oplot...
 
 
Please note that this mod is not compatible with the old T-84 Oplot mod with digital camouflage, use only one of the two mods, pick the one you prefer and unistall the other one.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/zwyqv1lnih6tjacvtgjuo78eqvyvaioq
 
Preview:

Kieme CMBS BRDM-2-M-AT5
 
This mod covers all the russian variants of BRDM-2.
 
Special thanks to BTR for providing the ideal green base textures.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/tj4cfslxv1i33qncdqhtg4qn7ihjud39
 
Preview:

Kieme CMBS BRDM-2-M-AT5
 
This mod covers all the russian variants of BRDM-2.
 
Special thanks to BTR for providing the ideal green base textures.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/tj4cfslxv1i33qncdqhtg4qn7ihjud39
 
Preview:

I have updated the map and the meeting engagement map pack (3 versions) with a new version (older version links not working anymore):
 
Changelog for Version 2:
-added numerous additional flavor objects (also from my flavor objects add on mods)
-added a few trees in certain areas
-removed a few trees in certain areas
-added a few small elevations in certain areas
-added more passages for light vehicles on the highways
-corrected a problem with some building/wall combination
-changed a bit some buildings
 
Special thanks to undercovergeek and Marco2marzo for the test battles.
 
Downloads:
 
Version 2 map only:
https://app.box.com/s/nsyw1lv9x5ololwgd6zs1ckuhh9976jj
 
Version 2 PvP meeting engagement (3 versions, see original topic, objectives and deploy areas are the same):
https://app.box.com/s/24is3qdzb2wl5cgj8hmdh8dlk4ixwt41
https://app.box.com/s/s0ybhpx1dqyoxv8fju6loqavvyeh9a39
https://app.box.com/s/4oisr99mtqmu2pygg9aby7lvhq77t4sg
 
 
A few screenshots:

 

Hi everybody,
 
a first attempt at map making. 
 
Kieme's Highway
 
A few statements to describe this map: 
-Main theme of this map is a highway running east-west with an interesction in the middle going South and two overpass bridges.
-map size is 2000x2000 meters roughly.
-it is practically flat, the main elevation is 19, while depressions go down to 18 (17 in the corners) and up to 21/22/23 in wooded areas, highway is at 20.
-the buildings are mainly of 1 level or 2 levels. Few exceptions for some buildings at 3 or even 4, but these have no Windows and/or unusable rooftops, so there is no key building dominating the map.
-large open areas, with few complexes sorrounded by walls (such as an industrial area, a residential area, some farms).
-wooded areas are small, vehicle passable, slightly elevated and with not too thick trees.
-there are many ditches between fields.
-it has few flavor objects.
-there are no landmarks names.
-this map is made up and does not represent a real world location.
 
Notes: this map works best with my previous Modular Buildings mod and Modular Buildings Add-on. Moreover, it makes use of the Optional Highway mod (tagged version).
HD terrain mod is best suited but not mandatory.
 
Map only download: https://app.box.com/s/5xz78s9xrvgbvslcc1cwdhq4p8vi1jv6
 
Intall: put the .btt file in your game files folder (under documents).
 
Feel free to use this map for your needs, crop, cut, expand, change whatever you need for your scenarios.
 
Previews:





 
I decided to start with a concept for PvP (player versus player) coming in form of a basic pack where you can find 3 versions (same map, size, etc.), but with different objectives layout. These are intended only for player versus player and contain no AI plans.
A preview and download of such "quick battle pack" is coming within this thread shortly.

Kieme CMBS BRDM-2-M-AT5
 
This mod covers all the russian variants of BRDM-2.
 
Special thanks to BTR for providing the ideal green base textures.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/tj4cfslxv1i33qncdqhtg4qn7ihjud39
 
Preview:

Well, if anyone studied military history should be afraid of Abrams...

I have updated the map and the meeting engagement map pack (3 versions) with a new version (older version links not working anymore):
 
Changelog for Version 2:
-added numerous additional flavor objects (also from my flavor objects add on mods)
-added a few trees in certain areas
-removed a few trees in certain areas
-added a few small elevations in certain areas
-added more passages for light vehicles on the highways
-corrected a problem with some building/wall combination
-changed a bit some buildings
 
Special thanks to undercovergeek and Marco2marzo for the test battles.
 
Downloads:
 
Version 2 map only:
https://app.box.com/s/nsyw1lv9x5ololwgd6zs1ckuhh9976jj
 
Version 2 PvP meeting engagement (3 versions, see original topic, objectives and deploy areas are the same):
https://app.box.com/s/24is3qdzb2wl5cgj8hmdh8dlk4ixwt41
https://app.box.com/s/s0ybhpx1dqyoxv8fju6loqavvyeh9a39
https://app.box.com/s/4oisr99mtqmu2pygg9aby7lvhq77t4sg
 
 
A few screenshots:

 

Kieme CMBS BRDM-2-M-AT5
 
This mod covers all the russian variants of BRDM-2.
 
Special thanks to BTR for providing the ideal green base textures.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/tj4cfslxv1i33qncdqhtg4qn7ihjud39
 
Preview:

Kieme CMBS T-84 Oplot - green version
 
I owed a Bradley veteran one plain green, dirty Oplot...
 
 
Please note that this mod is not compatible with the old T-84 Oplot mod with digital camouflage, use only one of the two mods, pick the one you prefer and unistall the other one.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/zwyqv1lnih6tjacvtgjuo78eqvyvaioq
 
Preview:

Kieme CMBS PRP1k - BRM1
 
This mod covers the last two variations for the Russians BMP-2.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/8g5bik7uc8rsm8qpf4wrtx1x29msng2b
Preview:

 

Kieme CMBS T-84 Oplot - green version
 
I owed a Bradley veteran one plain green, dirty Oplot...
 
 
Please note that this mod is not compatible with the old T-84 Oplot mod with digital camouflage, use only one of the two mods, pick the one you prefer and unistall the other one.
 
Download: https://app.box.com/s/zwyqv1lnih6tjacvtgjuo78eqvyvaioq
 
Preview:

Kieme CMBS BMP-2-k-M
 
Special thanks to BTR for providing the ideal green base textures.
 
This mod covers the three variants of BMP-2 available for the Russian Army.
Includes new normal maps.
 
 
*****Comes in 2 variations of green, one lighter and more desaturated, one darker and more greenish. Pick the one you prefer but be sure to install only one of the two versions!
 
 
Dark green version Download: https://app.box.com/s/3zqr2zbyaz7pjc1a598isn2a7boacmln
 
Dark green version Preview:

 
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Light green version download: https://app.box.com/s/5va39km5skgld4z1wxdwjc7dnx1ffvfl
 
Light green version Preview:

 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Option:
this mod includes the option to paint the equipment of BMP-2M in a different shade of green.
This is the standard BMP-2M of the mod:

This is the optional shade of green for BMP-2M (hereby shown with the light green version):

How to install:
If you want to see your BMP-2M with their modernized equipment in this different shade you'll need to rename this file: "bmp-2m_turret optional" by removing the word "optional", thus overwriting the "bmp-2m_turret" file.