CM games I'd like to see

[sburke]

3 minutes ago, gundolf said:

Maybe have switchable Epochs. NATO vs Soviet Union 1984. And instead of adding nations flip the dates ahead 35 years.

I'd settle for them adding the Soviet Equipment for CMRT to CMFB. I'd pay full price for that.

[kevinkin]

Me too ... hypothetical ... revisionist ... and loads of fun scenario ideas. Maybe next xmas. 

[Mr. Yubby]

On 12/2/2016 at 5:56 PM, Michael Emrys said:

Same here. Well...maybe I could get interested in the Spanish Civil War, but it would be way, way down on my list. One pet dream project of mine would be a family of games on the Arab-Israeli Wars 1948-73. I think that would even be very sellable, but it seems to be too much of a hot button issue for BFC to want to cope with the controversy that it would inevitably stir up. Another dream project would be the CBI theater. It definitely offers much of interest, but contrarily does not seem to provoke much demand, so maybe not sufficiently sellable absent a major customer education program.

Michael

I concur, a CM v4 game depicting the Arab-Israeli wars would have good sales potential. Air combat was an essential part of that conflict, and I'm not sure how well that could be modeled in the CM engine. Conversely, there could be some massive tank battles in that title, which is a good fit for the CM engine. 

Of all the Combat Mission games I've owned (all the titles on the new engine except CMBI), I enjoyed Strike Force the most. I spent a lot of time with it (and still do for that matter). It still has great potential as sort of a middle-east sandbox. A remake of CMSF and all the expansions on the CM v4 engine would get my vote.

[Warts 'n' all]

Personally "I'd like to see" an end to the Final Blitzkrieg forum being cluttered up with posts that have Sweet Fanny Adams to do with CMFB.

[Bäckerbub]

I also would love to see a Combat Mission Fulda Gap. I love Flashpoint Campaigns Red Strom and would really be interested in Battlefronts take at the era. 

You could also have different Opfor Troops like the eastern Germans, the Czech or the Polish. On the Bluefor side you could have the British, West Germans and Dutch/Belgian even the French. Some of the assets are already in some of the games when it comes to the armored vehicles. 

[Erwin]

How about that anyone who wants to suggest a new idea come up with just $1 to send to BF to help in raising funds to research the development of the new idea?  (Or at least suggest how the new idea will be funded to pay for the development.) 

[Michael Emrys]

2 hours ago, Erwin said:

How about that anyone who wants to suggest a new idea come up with just $1 to send to BF to help in raising funds to research the development of the new idea?  (Or at least suggest how the new idea will be funded to pay for the development.) 

I don't think that would even begin to pay for the games suggested. However, as a signal of committed customer interest, it might do some good. But customers should make their donations with the clear understanding that they won't be getting their money back if their idea isn't adopted.

Michael

[Jumpete]

11 hours ago, Bäckerbub said:

I also would love to see a Combat Mission Fulda Gap. I love Flashpoint Campaigns Red Strom and would really be interested in Battlefronts take at the era. 

You could also have different Opfor Troops like the eastern Germans, the Czech or the Polish. On the Bluefor side you could have the British, West Germans and Dutch/Belgian even the French. Some of the assets are already in some of the games when it comes to the armored vehicles. 

It's a great idea, really BF has a great stuff about the period since there are games such as Shock Force and Afghanistan. Another option could be to update these games to the current standard. But if it not happend, make a new family based on all the material done would be a great solution for offer to the period fans or who don't love to play with very high tech toys, but wants to leave back the WW2.
Personally I like all the BF tittles, every one of them has self taste and a lovely work on details. This boys always achieve surprising us.

[sburke]

9 hours ago, Erwin said:

How about that anyone who wants to suggest a new idea come up with just $1 to send to BF to help in raising funds to research the development of the new idea?  (Or at least suggest how the new idea will be funded to pay for the development.) 

What exactly would BF do with $1?  That wouldn't even be a decent amount to pay them to acknowledge they received the suggestion.  If your suggestion is that every person who wants them to develop idea A send $1 you better go organize that effort and send them a lump sum check or they will simply get annoyed.  They still likely won't accept it as Steve has already noted their issue isn't a backlog of ideas. He has plenty.

Better idea.  Fly up to Maine, take Steve out for a night of beer tasting, pick up the tab and use that time to market your ideas.  That MIGHT make enough of an impression (but be sure to include a write up of your ideas as it is likely after enough beer he'll simply forget the conversation next morning).

Edited December 11, 2016 by sburke

[Erwin]

Oh dear...  You miss the entire point. 

"Steve has already noted there issue isn't a backlog of ideas. He has plenty."  EXACTLY!

Example:  When I ran a committee the number of "great ideas" was overwhelming and discussions went on uselessly for hours. So, we initiated a policy that whomever came up with their great idea was responsible for implementation.  That cut the waste of time by well over 90% and our meetings took minutes instead of hours

When people have to commit even a tiny amount like $1, it would cut down a lot of wishes that are not that realistic or serious.  The objective is to make folks put a little thought into what it is that they want someone else (ie BFC) to commit thousands of man-hours and money towards.

[sburke]

1 hour ago, Erwin said:

Oh dear...  You miss the entire point.

Example:  When I ran a committee the number of "great ideas" was overwhelming and discussions went on uselessly for hours. So, we initiated a policy that whomever came up with their great idea was responsible for implementation.  That cut the waste of time by well over 90% and our meetings took minutes instead of hours

So you counted on people's laziness?  Not a bad idea LOL Though that would eliminate even good ideas

My point about Steve already having a list is, it is Steve's list.  Not ours.  I am sure there is plenty of overlap, but I have a strong suspicion that Steve long ago tuned out ideas coming from us if for no other reason than we are really repetitive. 

[A Canadian Cat]

3 hours ago, Erwin said:

 whomever came up with their great idea was responsible for implementation.  That cut the waste of time by well over 90% and our meetings took minutes instead of hours

Perfect idea. Let's do that.

[Michael Emrys]

It's always much easier to find jobs for other people to do.

Michael

[Vinnart]

Here is a CM game I would like to see:

I have come up with a hybrid CM Wego hex game concept that is designed to be played on a phone. I have CM touch, but find it is too detailed and awkward control for the small phone format. I do not have a tablet, but am sure that game is more suited to that larger size. Not everyone has a tablet, but everyone has a phone. I see a market there with poor competition at least in the games I have tried in military strategy that play good on a phone. Hex type game formats work well on the smaller screen, but nothing very exciting action wise out there. The best thing I have found so far is John Tillers Panzer Campaigns, but what I envision has more action, is more engaging, and is more true to the spirit of CM game play than CM Touch in my opinion.

Battlefront I have winner mobile game concept for you if interested. Lets talk. There is a market with little quality competition there.

P.S. Feedback: The search for CM Touch takes some digging in Google Play. I only found the game by specific title and not along with general strategy games when browsing. Also, suggest changing the thumbnail to a good screen shot of the graphics from the game. The current does not catch the eye, and doesn't show off what the game is about. Just some suggestions from the consumers view point to improve sales of the game.

Edited December 11, 2016 by Vinnart

[Bulletpoint]

16 hours ago, Erwin said:

Example:  When I ran a committee the number of "great ideas" was overwhelming and discussions went on uselessly for hours. So, we initiated a policy that whomever came up with their great idea was responsible for implementation.  That cut the waste of time by well over 90% and our meetings took minutes instead of hours

You worked for NOKIA ?

[Erwin]

"...everyone has a phone."  Assumptions, assumptions re smartphones...  I still actually like talking to people, so have an old flip top.

Otherwise...  good luck with your project.

[AttorneyAtWar]

I really don't think BF's next priority should be a mobile game of all things.

[JM Stuff]

- Plus one for Israeli Arabs war would like to see Centurion  Chifftain halftrack modified from ww2 m48...t54 t55 and all Warsaw vehicles pack...

- Fulda gap is also very very awaiting...

- Invasion Western Europe 1940

- ww 1

- 1870

- Afrika Korps ...the Matilda .. and all new categories of tanks  cruisader valentine... Will be nice...

[Machor]

I think BFC should make it possible to purchase $52 crates of artillery ammunition to use against your opponent in QB. Better yet, they should sell CM to an industry giant, who should turn it into a mobile MMORPG: "Combat Mission: The Hobbit."

"Man spends stolen $1m on Game of War"

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-38290186

"A man went on a $1m (£800,000) spending spree on the Game of War app after stealing $4.8m from his employer.
Kevin Lee Co, 45, from Sacramento, California, pleaded guilty to fraudulently using company credit cards to steal the money.
Court documents reveal Mr Co spent about $1m of the embezzled funds on Game of War, one of the world's highest grossing mobile games.
Players buy gold and other in-game credits to help build their empires.

...

It is estimated players spent $550 on average last year on Game of War, which has featured singer Mariah Carey and model Kate Upton in its adverts.
That was double the next highest grossing mobile game, and largely came from buying $52 crates of gold, according to data analysts Slice Intelligence."

[sburke]

Wow and people worry here about a $10 upgrade.    I have heard of a few people I know playing stuff like this and shelling out major bucks.  Sounds almost like a gambling addiction. 

[Baneman]

On ‎10‎/‎12‎/‎2016 at 11:09 PM, sburke said:

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Better idea.  Fly up to Maine, take Steve out for a night of beer tasting, pick up the tab and use that time to market your ideas. 

If I thought there would be any chance of seeing a Fulda Gap or France 1940 game, I would ply both Steve and Charles with fine South African wine until they caved in and agreed to do it.

 

[A Canadian Cat]

2 hours ago, Machor said:

I think BFC should make it possible to purchase $52 crates of artillery ammunition to use against your opponent in QB.

...

It is estimated players spent $550 on average last year on Game of War, which has featured singer Mariah Carey and model Kate Upton in its adverts.
That was double the next highest grossing mobile game, and largely came from buying $52 crates of gold, according to data analysts Slice Intelligence."

I love it: CMPW (Combat Mission Pay to Win).  Might make BFC rich but the game would suck.  But I can see it now.  Next time I score a nice artillery hit on my opponent's forces I'll trash talk with  "BOOM that's $52 right on your head".

 

1 hour ago, sburke said:

Wow and people worry here about a $10 upgrade.    I have heard of a few people I know playing stuff like this and shelling out major bucks.

LOL I know.

 

1 hour ago, sburke said:

 Sounds almost like a gambling addiction. 

Exactly what I was thinking when I read that.

 

57 minutes ago, Baneman said:

If I thought there would be any chance of seeing a Fulda Gap or France 1940 game, I would ply both Steve and Charles with fine South African wine until they caved in and agreed to do it.

I would help out but the only problem is that if the wine has to be kept flowing during development to keep them on side the quality we have come to expect might suffer.

[sburke]

1 minute ago, IanL said:

 

I would help out but the only problem is that if the wine has to be kept flowing during development to keep them on side the quality we have come to expect might suffer.

Nah you withhold the wine unless they meet certain deliverables.  Just enough wine/beer to keep them motivated. 

[Michael Emrys]

2 hours ago, sburke said:

Sounds almost like a gambling addiction. 

As you know, people get addicted to all kinds of things, and there is usually somebody around willing to supply their addiction in return for huge piles of money. It wouldn't surprise me if addiction servicing in all its varieties turned out to be the biggest money maker in societies like the US.

Michael

Edited December 12, 2016 by Michael Emrys

[sburke]

1 hour ago, Michael Emrys said:

As you know, people get addicted to all kinds of things, and there is usually somebody around willing to supply their addiction in return for huge piles of money. It wouldn't surprise me if addiction servicing in all its varieties turned out to be the biggest money maker in societies like the US.

Michael

Why the US?  Gambling seems to be universal to some degree or another.  I once did an install for the San Pablo casino.  Amazing to watch how sensitive Chinese gamblers were to where they sat at the table.  Seems some Feng Shui stuff overlaps with gambling luck.  Check out the Pachinko joints in Japan, they are everywhere.The rules are you can't gamble for money, but there is a lucrative side trade on the adjoining streets where you can trade your winnings for real stuff.