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Thanks for the link. SlowMotion. I agree. Drones in many forms are used by modern warfare entities like NATO and Russia. I suspect insurgents will be using these devices in meaningful ways soon as well. Recon role at the minimum. Small fighting units use manually launched UAVs.

Moon "The Road Ahead" 06-22-2012 3. CM: Shock Force 2. Our return to modern warfare is long overdue! Given how close Shock Force 1 was at predicting a conventional conflict in Syria, we're a little nervous about choosing a topic this time around. Especially because we've chosen to simulate a full spectrum conventional conflict between NATO and Russia in the Ukraine. This gives players a rich tactical environment to explore with the most advanced militaries the world has ever seen. Having said that, we hope the politicians aren't insane enough to try it for real... So what would you like to see in CM: Shock Force 2?

Blimey, Your French & Irregulars Afghanistan mod worked great in tiny Mali & test. Merci Beaucoup,

I only load game music on occasion. I remove background sounds most of the time. Allows me to hear the actual battle cues and keeps my boss and hood happy. My Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 when I crank it up 3/4 can easily be heard outside even the all the doors closed to my office! It is nice to load background sounds and crank it up on special occasions but much of my toy box time is PM so headphones keep everyone happy.

Syrian insurgents got teleport technology from NK?

Aris will (I hope) be back for Gustav. I have most if not all Aris mods for Terrain, effect, Vehicles, for CMBN/CW & CMFI. Some of Aris work looks fantastic in CMSF MAC as well. Phil's point is important. Artwork for a module or title on a deadline... produce textures for EVERYTHING, to the style defined by management, and on a schedule = Full Time Work+. Based on what Aris has created, I am sure he has the talent but maybe not the inclination but the wisdom to know what he wants. The CM modding community has a rather impressive and enthusiastic collection of talent. I certainly enjoy modifying my CMXX# game experiences. I even have Z folders for specific scenarios, theaters I can swap out. Example... "The complete Eurofacation of CMSF" is a blast and maybe a tease at what is coming soon... CM: Shock Force 2 "a full spectrum conventional conflict between NATO and Russia in the Ukraine."

Thanks Blimey, Just got your Irregulars Afghanistan mod. Will try a mini Mali & French test tonight!

My previous note. http://www.battlefront.com/community/showthread.php?t=108641 Today - Version 2.1 performance still seems faster to me on my Mac Pro. I currently have a Z folder of 4.12 GB. Running an ATI Radeon HD 4870 512 MB graphics card at 2560 x 1440 with all video settings on best. I don't often use "shadows" but I always use "shaders".

Thanks Blimey. Test of French Mod - v1.0 (Nato Module only) on my CMSF MAC. Vive la France! I wonder about your French Mod - v1.0 & Mikey D's African Theatre mod combo in light of recent events.

Thanks again Blimey. Quick test of the IDF Crew Mod - v1.0 on my CMSF MAC. Looks great! I am not a military grog. I was wondering if the Challenger 2 IDF markings on the hull is the "Golani Brigade" Tree?

Sequoia and all the CMFI vs CMAK vehicle Grogs, You guys are an impressive compendium of WWI combat detail! Thanks for the listing and comparisons. CMAK was a whole bunch of fun but CMFI+ is going to be a Battle Bouquet!

That was quick Blimey! Just downloaded the IDF Crew Mod and the French Forces. Will fire them up tonight. Thanks!

So how is CMSF2 going to model Drones? Do we know that it will? Drones are not really a high intensity war platform. For any first-world military with a modern air force and air defense system they would be fairly easy to shoot down. But if they were included I would think that it would function similar to any other airstrike except probably more precise. We don't know if CMSF2 going to model Drones. I hope it does model Drones for completeness. I was wondering about the information gathering modeling as well as the more precise airstrike possibilities.

I wasn't expecting Snowmageddon Refresh Monkeys:D

"Average time 4.6 months, but it certainly is trending on getting them out sooner after being announced." Nice visual Sequoia. Thanks,

Probably why the Israeli jets blew up SA-17s 1st? I think with our "sequester" US is moving 1 Carrier out of the Gulf but Gen. James Mattis assured the Senators we had enough people and equipment to execute any military options required and we (as well as our regional partners) are keeping "very close" observation of who is doing what in and around Syria and Iran as well. So how is CMSF2 going to model Drones?

Thank you for the correction. What would Hizbullah do with a few SA-17s?

Nicely done Blimey! Thank you.

Thanks War RaVen. I checked the thread. Tested the sample rates on the Mac Pro without any positive results. Used Audacity to convert some CMSF sound mods to 16bit 48k and they were not audible in 48K format. Will let you know what develops.

Caught part of some "Incredible Footage" this AM on C-Span. Marine Gen. James Mattis, commander, U.S. Central Command, & Navy Adm. William McRaven, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command in*Senate Armed Services committee hearing on Capitol Hill. Some interesting comments. As for the Chemical weapons in Syria.... "We (US) can disrupt the movement but we can't prevent or stop dispersal of chemical weapons from Syria." *The*Israeli airstrike in Syria in January is said to have targeted a shipment of SA-17 missiles headed for Lebanon (Shia).*Hizbullah has Chemical Weapons but*lack a delivery system (like*SA-17 missiles) but the real player will be whomever captures the Chemical Weapons 1st. Rebels can sell to the highest bidders. Extremists simply move it up the food chain to be used in their next "ground zero" in their own war.** Marine Gen. James Mattis said he had personally been assured by a leader of Sunni Arab state (most likely Saudi Arabia) that they WILL develop their own nuclear weapons if Iran (Shia) is allowed to develop theirs.*He went on to say "2013 will be the year of reckoning with Iran." As incredible as the footage from Syria has been, it may become the B-Movie before years end.

c3k. You must have visted Milan as well. Beautiful "architecture" in the steep hills and high heels ... and we were talking about snow.

Thanks War RaVen. I will check this out as soon as I am back in town with my CMSF MAC set up. Much appreciated.

I don't know about WWI and snow. I do know in Northern Italy I got snowed on in and around Milan and further up in the lake region Lake Como. It is really really tough to not like the people and the region. You can see why in the photos below! It looks much better in person. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Como

Thanks Vark!