A Canadian Cat Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I would rather have the expansion released later with these changes than released today without them. <confused>Where did you get the impression that they decided at the last minute to hold the release back because they wanted to add these changes?</confused> I am pretty sure that this was all planned to be part of the next patch and not added on last week or something. Steve is just telling us about the list of cool stuff that should improve the urban fighting experience. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holman Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 <confused>Where did you get the impression that they decided at the last minute to hold the release back because they wanted to add these changes?</confused> I'm not implying causality. I'm saying that these changes are (to me) better news than seeing a release without these changes would have been. In short, I'm happy because I've just learned that the expansion will be better than I thought it would. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball_E8 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 <confused>Where did you get the impression that they decided at the last minute to hold the release back because they wanted to add these changes?</confused> I am pretty sure that this was all planned to be part of the next patch and not added on last week or something. Steve is just telling us about the list of cool stuff that should improve the urban fighting experience. I think he just meant that he is happier that this is in the release than he would have been if the release was today but without these changes. I don't think he actually thinks the release has been pushed back because of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball_E8 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I did get the sarcasm..but pretended not to;) Oh... Well that's just mean! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 In short, I'm happy because I've just learned that the expansion will be better than I thought it would. Ah, I misinterpreted what you meant. Yeah, they do seem like good changes I am pleased to read about them too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holien Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Woot... As ever incremental improvements and thank you for the bones... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedorf81 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Oh... Well that's just mean! You're just being sarcastic, aren't you?:cool: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childress Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 4. Vehicles trying to engage targets at point blank range have their time to target increased. This helps the system better simulate the problems AFVs have in seeing/engaging targets that are almost literally on top of them. Like assaulting infantry, for example. 5. Similar to #4, vehicles that try to engage targets beyond their realistic elevation restrictions have further targeting delays. Yes, yes, yes... we know that this isn't the be-all-end-all solution to the forever (i.e. since 1999) problem of not explicitly simulating elevation restrictions. But at least there's now something whereas there wasn't anything other than whatever game variables happened to be in play (which usually solved the problem anyway). We had a very, very, very long discussion about this and it was decided that the new feature works pretty well and is certainly better than nothing. And nothing was the only other viable choice for us, so that's that From 4/6/13: Prediction: BF is in the process of addressing of gun elevation- and depression- restrictions and will have a rough and ready fix in time for the Market Garden module and Arnhem. This poster strikes me as a veritable Nostradamus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umlaut Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 OK, Nostradamus. How about a release date, then? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childress Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 OK, Nostradamus. How about a release date, then? Umlaut, I just got an email from Nostradamus (he uses AOL, figures...) in response to your query. This is what it said: Esteemed Childress, Near the gates and within two cities There will be scourges the like of which was never seen, Famine within plague, people put out by steel, Crying to the great immortal God for relief. Parsing the words it seems to suggest next Monday as a likely release date. Or there'll be another terrorist attack. Your guess is as good as mine. Btw, you owe me. Big time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball_E8 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 You're just being sarcastic, aren't you?:cool: I'll never tell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodin Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Oh... Well that's just mean! Well I thought we were doing a reenactment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Great stuff! 1-6 all are nice tweaks. Though I can't play now knowing these features are not in my game:) Bring it on! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'm really happy to hear SMGs are finally getting a much needed tweak. It sounds good, but only time and play will tell if it goes far enough. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarquelne Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Great news. I'd be tempted to buy MG if all it offered were the changes/additions listed in the OP. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waycool Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Hilarious Childress 2 urban bones way up! Umlaut, I just got an email from Nostradamus (he uses AOL, figures...) in response to your query. This is what it said: Esteemed Childress, Near the gates and within two cities There will be scourges the like of which was never seen, Famine within plague, people put out by steel, Crying to the great immortal God for relief. Parsing the words it seems to suggest next Monday as a likely release date. Or there'll be another terrorist attack. Your guess is as good as mine. Btw, you owe me. Big time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 I do have to say I was chuckling when Childress wrote that original prediction. Because unlike you, I knew he was right Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I do have to say I was chuckling when Childress wrote that original prediction. Because unlike you, I knew he was right Ahem. If that means what I think it means, quite a number of you should be rejoicing. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waycool Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Shakes Monkey awake ......you blighter stand to .....CM:MG imminent. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodin Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Ooohhh Monday then ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holman Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 3. All types or rocket based AT weapons can be fired from within buildings given certain conditions and certain caveats. Those conditions and caveats are as you expect... the bigger the bang, the more confined the space, the more potential problems. Problems = suppression and/or injury. I'm thrilled to see this! I don't think we can properly do city fighting if our bazookas and schrecks have to Do It In The Road. But I'm wondering: what *are* the limits and rules in place for this? Will an infantry squad inside a room sometimes fire its bazooka at an enemy infantry squad (suppressing and damaging itself in the process)? Or will it only fire at vehicles? Will it do so automatically, or only with a specific Target order? Are there ways to prevent any rocket firing at all? etc. Thanks. Can't wait! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faelwolf Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 But I'm wondering: what *are* the limits and rules in place for this? Will an infantry squad inside a room sometimes fire its bazooka at an enemy infantry squad (suppressing and damaging itself in the process)? Or will it only fire at vehicles? Will it do so automatically, or only with a specific Target order? Are there ways to prevent any rocket firing at all? etc. Thanks. Can't wait! I'd imagine it would be the same as anywhere else, target arcs can set the parameters for when they would engage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childress Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Ooohhh Monday then ... Pretty certain, Wodin. But you never know with Nostradamus. I tried calling him at his job- he manages a Winn-Dixie Pharmacy in New Orleans- to nail down the precise date but he talks in cryptic quatrains even on the phone! Very frustrating. But that's just how the man rolls. Opacity is part of his charm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
togi Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I think , Steve will help Childress to keep his Nostradamus Crown by releasing the game at Monday. At least it will be good for impatient crowd :-) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childress Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Ahem. If that means what I think it means, quite a number of you should be rejoicing. Michael I'll say. I just got off a conference call with Steve, Phil and AKD. From now on all my posts will be stickied. Including the upcoming 'Inter-species miscegenation:the hidden rainbow?'. It will rock your world. Keep an eye on the General Discussion forum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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