Pat O Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Just wanted to say hello. I just purchased the game and am very excited to have a game that is so complex. Reading through the forums I can see that this is a very serious community with great information. i am myself a combat Infantry veteran and purple heart recipient. I was a member of the Army's very first stryker battalion 1-23 INF during the experimental phase and deployed with them twice to Iraq. I had ICV 0004 so I am pleased to see a game that allows me to use that old tactical noodle again. Looking forward to learning from you guys and being a part of this community. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzersaurkrautwerfer Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Welcome aboard man! It's a bit of a rough go with Strykers in the game, but they're still very well simulated, and all the toys both current and future are laid out for you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delliejonut Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Welcome! You're gonna have a good time with it. There are some active gaming communities primarily play Combat Mission, The Few Good Men and The Blitz come to mind. There's a mix of ex military and civilians who play, so you always have the option of going up against people who've studied tactics. Krause is a youtuber who posts some cool videos of CMBS playthroughs every once in a while, you should check him out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VasFURY Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Welcome Pat. I only recently joined the community myself (even though been playing CM titles for years), and there is a really good bunch of guys on here, who will help you out whenever you need it. Also strongly recommend to download some of the Mods over in the modding corner. I was shying away from them, delaying their inclusion until I better understood game mechanics, but some of the mods really do make the game feel better. It will still play the same in terms of the underlying mechanisms, but everything will look, act and feel more awesome! http://community.battlefront.com/forum/101-cm-black-sea-maps-and-mods/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Backer Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Welcome to the game, and the forums! It's a good bunch here, I'm sure you'll find some great opponents. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hister Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hi there! Being a veteran you'll be playing like a pro sooner then us civilians here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agusto Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Welcome! If you like CMBS, be sure to check out CMSF as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttorneyAtWar Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hi Pat! You'll fit in fine around here, don't be afraid to ask a million questions, there are always people willing to help. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat O Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Awesome thanks guys for the warm welcome. Look forward to getting to know you better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combatintman Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Welcome Pat and I'm sure you'll enjoy both the game and the forums - as Agusto says CMSF is probably worth a look if modern is your thing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiter Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Welcome! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat O Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 I do like modern because I know the equipment but I am interested in the Ww2 ones the company makes as well. So far impressed with cmbs are the rest as good 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Backer Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) I do like modern because I know the equipment but I am interested in the Ww2 ones the company makes as well. So far impressed with cmbs are the rest as good In terms of functionality, they all work the same way, so if you like the way things are done in CMBS you won't be disappointed. Each of the other games has their unique units, terrain features and of course a lot of stuff that is common to all by virtue of being set in WWII Europe. My favourite is CMBN, but that's my own tastes that dictate that. I have CMFI AND CMRT as well, and each has their own flavour that makes them different from the others. CMBN has been around longer so has more expansions than any other game. If you like Normandy and Market Garden you're golden with that. If you want to see what it was like slogging the hilly countryside of Italy, and be able to go back to mid-1943, then CMFI is great. And if you want to leave the western allies behind and fight to free Russia the. CMRT Is fantastic. Each nation functions differently with different kit and also different tactical methods, so one is not like the other. My recommendation: -if you can't pick one then go for the full CMBN experience. -if you have a locale you prefer, buy the one that happens there. Edited May 13, 2015 by Bud_B 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 In terms of functionality, they all work the same way, so if you like the way things are done in CMBS you won't be disappointed. I don't want to detract from what @Bud_B said because it is a great overview of the WW2 titles and what he says about all the games working the same way is mostly true. However, Shock Force (CMSF) is a bit of the odd duck out. Not that there is anything wrong with it it just has not been updated in a while while the other games are all based on the same core engine CMSF is not quite there. By way of background CMSF was the first title created using BFC's new engine. They had lots of growing pains and did a lot of work to patch it and get it into a good place. With the introduction of Battle for Normandy (CMBN) they did a lot of work on the way the game was structured internally including the ability to upgrade the core engine as new features were added (although at the time they did not tell us about that). So when Fortress Italy (CMFI) came out some of the features were not Italy specific and were made available in a upgrade package for CMBN (target briefly, armour target arc, 2D map overlay to name just a few). Then they did the same thing with Red Thunder (CMRT) came out offering an update for both CMBN and CMFI too. But CMSF was never equipped to benefit from this kind of upgrade so it is still using the same core engine it always did. Just so you know and to add a bit of the background. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat O Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Thank you guys for the very detailed background on the other titles. I'm a battlefront customer for sure after this game and plan to try my hand at the other titles in the future 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) Pat Oglesbee, Welcome aboard! (makes mental note to sue panzersaurkrautwerfer for using my greeting expression) I'm sure you'll find the game both fun and educational. Besides, the battlefield is so lethal you'll be able to play several battles in the time you'd normally be able to play but one of the WW II CMx2 titles! We have a bunch of BTDT and active duty US military types here, as well as those of many other nations, and I shall be most interested to see what you think of CMBS from the perspective of a highly trained warrior and combat veteran. Unless I have my units crossed up, I believe you may've known my brother, SFC George Kettler. He was, I think, in the 3/2 SBCT, 1/23 H&HQ. Whatever his unit was, I distinctly recall his SBCT was the first ever deployed into combat and was based at Ft. Lewis, Washington. He was a Scout, who'd come up on Bradleys and Hummers, but was then responsible for radios and tactical displays in the Brigade(?) TOC. His duty ride, as opposed to outside the wire on rotating patrol, was a Hummer with a big generator on the back. He barely got out before Stop Loss would've claimed him; he is now retired and in the Sea-Tac area. Regards, John Kettler Edited May 16, 2015 by John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat O Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Pat Oglesbee, Welcome aboard! (makes mental note to sue panzersaurkrautwerfer for using my greeting expression) I'm sure you'll find the game both fun and educational. Besides, the battlefield is so lethal you'll be able to play several battles in the time you'd normally be able to play but one of the WW II CMx2 titles! We have a bunch of BTDT and active duty US military types here, as well as those of many other nations, and I shall be most interested to see what you think of CMBS from the perspective of a highly trained warrior and combat veteran. Unless I have my units crossed up, I believe you may've known my brother, SFC George Kettler. He was, I think, in the 3/2 SBCT, 1/23 H&HQ. Whatever his unit was, I distinctly recall his SBCT was the first ever deployed into combat and was based at Ft. Lewis, Washington. He was a Scout, who'd come up on Bradleys and Hummers, but was then responsible for radios and tactical displays in the Brigade(?) TOC. His duty ride, as opposed to outside the wire on rotating patrol, was a Hummer with a big generator on the back. He barely got out before Stop Loss would've claimed him; he is now retired and in the Sea-Tac area. Regards, John Kettler Seems I do remember a Kettler. I was 1-23 Comanche until I left in 2008. If he monitored things at the Brigade Toc I would not have had much interaction except at some briefings or with the Brigade SMAJ. I was 3/2 SBCT so we were part of the same unit. As to your question regarding my opinion on CMBS, So far I am impressed with the level of micro terrain that can be exploited and as a overall PLT and above C2 workout. Being able to effectively simulate combined arms in a realistic tactics driven environment. The level of detail for the individual soldier equipment down to thermals etc. is impressive. As for an overall strategy game this is the best I have found that isn't hokey. I could give a better review once I have learned the mechanics better and got a lot more games under my belt. I enjoy it and very much so far. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Pat Oglesbee, Appreciate your feedback on the game and look forward to more as you get deeper into the game. Let me know if you'd be interested in connecting with my brother. Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodin Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Welcome. Always good to see new eager players. Just want to say the WW2 versions are well worth having also. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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