rocketman Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Enjoy! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childress Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I think I glimpsed a military contract. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 rocketman, I have to say that, going into this, I fully expected some clever/not so clever humorous thing, not a real deal peek (ground's pretty flat there, so no peak) at an Alpha CMBS playtest. The (Over) Active Protection System was a howler. Reminds me of some the weapons we used to get from the R&D Lab in Paranoia. Or real ones like the Chauchat! All in all, this looks most promising. Lots of new toys. Wasn't aware the XM25 was entering service. Last I checked, though, the XM307, which looks like something straight out of SF, was canceled. Sigh. Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhmorneau Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 John, are you refering to the role playing game Paranoia ???? This was one of my all times favourites ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyO Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 For those like me who watched the ChrisND's video on Twitch TV after the fact, i.e., not live, what happened after the 1 hour 19 minute mark, when the video suddenly ends with no warning. I assume something went wrong technically, but did the live stream end this way, right in the middle of a battle? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 jh_morneau, You are indeed correct, sir. To give you some idea of what we faced, one time the GM gave us instructions while performing a tirade through a large class tumbler which was jammed into his face, covering his mouth completely. He practically turned purple, so worked up was he, then removed the glass, and asked/demanded "Is that clear?!" Since we didn't dare to ask after that terrifying display, off we went to Clone Loss Central™. It was a lot of fun, we got to practice Buddhistic non-attachment to our characters (rough at first), and I held a particular advantage, in that I routinely worked, as military analyst, in an environment of progressively more restricted and ever more highly classified information. Rather like the color clearance levels in the game! DaddyO, I don't have the answer to your question, but at 1:20 here you may find something notable. On a more serious note, it's been a long time since seeing a game at such an early stage of development. If you dig up the ones for the first CM ever, CMBO, you'll see how astoundingly far we have come. Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 On a more serious note, it's been a long time since seeing a game at such an early stage of development. If you dig up the ones for the first CM ever, CMBO, you'll see how astoundingly far we have come. Indeed. After viewing the Alpha graphics of CMBO, I became for a while very depressed about the prospects for the game. Fortunately, it climbed out of that hole pretty quickly and my confidence was restored. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisND Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 For those like me who watched the ChrisND's video on Twitch TV after the fact, i.e., not live, what happened after the 1 hour 19 minute mark, when the video suddenly ends with no warning. I assume something went wrong technically, but did the live stream end this way, right in the middle of a battle? Sorry about that, my graphics card died suddenly. I couldn't do anything but use a browser and Windows Explorer until I replaced it later that night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyO Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Sorry about that, my graphics card died suddenly. I couldn't do anything but use a browser and Windows Explorer until I replaced it later that night. Chris, NO APOLOGY NEEDED! You provide a enlightening and entertaining FREE service, and it is much appreciated. I was just curious, since right before it ended you were mentioning that you were concerned whether your graphics card was close to failure. I guess it turns out you were right. Best wishes for the future with your Twitch TV site. I know I try to watch every Combat Mission video you put out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slysniper Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Good stuff, I have been waiting for this for about 12 years from BF, shock force never did it for me. I can tell that this game could get me into real trouble when it releases. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 At first I gasped at the massive non-disclosure breach, then I saw ChrisND's handle appended to the video. Oh! Everything's cool in that case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macisle Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 At first I gasped at the massive non-disclosure breach, then I saw ChrisND's handle appended to the video. Oh! Everything's cool in that case. Same reaction exactly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Placebo Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Really looknig forward to this one, although there seems to be a lot to do for a late summer release. One question about the weapon variations, Chris mentions a few times different rifle options for snipers and vehicles, are these selectable by the player for QB's and/or in the editor or will it be random? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akd Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Selectable via options. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisND Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Selectable via options. AKD is correct. You can select which caliber (or the M107A1) is used, as well as whether the M25 CDTE is used in place of a M320A1 in the B rifle fire team. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisND Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Chris, NO APOLOGY NEEDED! You provide a enlightening and entertaining FREE service, and it is much appreciated. I was just curious, since right before it ended you were mentioning that you were concerned whether your graphics card was close to failure. I guess it turns out you were right. Best wishes for the future with your Twitch TV site. I know I try to watch every Combat Mission video you put out. Thanks for watching! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skwabie Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 AKD is correct. You can select which caliber (or the M107A1) is used, as well as whether the M25 CDTE is used in place of a M320A1 in the B rifle fire team. hey infantry weapon choices... looks like another step up of the editor selectable options. nice one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piecekeeper Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Is it also selectable in scenarios/ campaign 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisND Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Is it also selectable in scenarios/ campaign No, as always equipment in scenarios and campaigns are the choice of the scenario designer. Players will have the choice in Quick Battles, however. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Totally cool. I am so looking forward to this title. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodin Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Can't wait for some awesome, destructive weapons. A great thing about the modern game is the heavy hitting new toys. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c3k Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 It's a far cry from the occasional ricochet, or standing fast and slugging it out. First to see is key to the fight. See "Hardenberger Effect". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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