Franko Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hey guys. Its probably been like three years since I've posted. But, of course, I had to get CMSF. I used to love doing scenario design for old series, and even was fortunate enough to have my scenarios published in the retail release of CMBO. I have spent countless hours on the old series. I've been playing CMSF since it came out a few days ago, and I just HAVE to say..... FANTASTIC! You guys at Battlefront have outdid yourselves. Your support is unmatched, too. Well done! Bravo! I hope to be designing some stuff for the community soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Originally posted by Franko: Hey guys. Its probably been like three years since I've posted. About half that, actually. Time flies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarkus Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hey, I remember toiling on quite a few of your offerings ! (We Fight and Die Here, 29th Let's Go, etc. mmm, not sure I have those titles right) Welcome back, and I hope you feel inspired by the editor ! Let us know what you come up with ! JV 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hey! Welcome back Franko. Your name has lived on even when you weren't here. The newbies would ask, "who the heck is Franko?" and the old hands would say "pull up a virtual chair and set a spell. This is a story of great bravery and cunning, with a mix of insanity thrown in just to keep things exciting!". And so the yarns would continue until the wee hours of someone's night. Ah... virtual campfire stories across 12 time zones Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Originally posted by Battlefront.com: Hey! Welcome back Franko. Your name has lived on even when you weren't here. The newbies would ask, "who the heck is Franko?" and the old hands would say "pull up a virtual chair and set a spell. This is a story of great bravery and cunning, with a mix of insanity thrown in just to keep things exciting!". And so the yarns would continue until the wee hours of someone's night. Ah... virtual campfire stories across 12 time zones Steve This is what I mean. The Battlefront guys are so responsive, they get nostalgic within a New York minute (wait... Dorosh will correct me and say that it has been about TEN minutes) Frank 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Originally posted by Tarkus: Hey, I remember toiling on quite a few of your offerings ! (We Fight and Die Here, 29th Let's Go, etc. mmm, not sure I have those titles right) Welcome back, and I hope you feel inspired by the editor ! Let us know what you come up with ! JV Jeez, those were some of my favorites to design, too. My favorite design, and the best response I got, was for "August Bank Holiday". Thanks for remembering! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewood Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 WOW, August Bank Holiday...Sherman, please adjust the wayback machine to 2001 please. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vergeltungswaffe Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Welcome back. Your scenarios were always outstanding. Been mostly PBEM for years, but I did play a homegrown campaign similiar to Robert Oleson's Quick Campaign (ROQC) using Franko's True Combat rules so the AI would be a reasonable challenge, and it was the best single player ever in BB. Played a couple of QB's in SF with FTC rules and its been a real hoot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becket Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Originally posted by Franko: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Tarkus: Hey, I remember toiling on quite a few of your offerings ! (We Fight and Die Here, 29th Let's Go, etc. mmm, not sure I have those titles right) Welcome back, and I hope you feel inspired by the editor ! Let us know what you come up with ! JV Jeez, those were some of my favorites to design, too. My favorite design, and the best response I got, was for "August Bank Holiday". Thanks for remembering! </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Franko Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Originally posted by AdamL: Actually it is using something like a Franko's rules for CMSF (elite) that you get the best experience. Funny timing Well I better give the "elite" setting a whirl! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoAttacker Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Franko!!! I came back too! Great to see you! I have three maps already, having a ball with with editor.... Will be looking for playtesters soon willing to trade out play testing with you... You still in Sac, I am up here in Chico still!! Well I need some sleep. Will send you an e-mail soon. Michael "Gonzo" Gonzalez 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhorse Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 August Bank Holiday is a classic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 Originally posted by GonzoAttacker: Franko!!! I came back too! Great to see you! I have three maps already, having a ball with with editor.... Will be looking for playtesters soon willing to trade out play testing with you... You still in Sac, I am up here in Chico still!! Well I need some sleep. Will send you an e-mail soon. Michael "Gonzo" Gonzalez Look forward to hearing from you..and happy to playtest! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 My favorite design, and the best response I got, was for "August Bank Holiday". Wow, I remember this gem clearly and it must have been what 6 years ago. Hi Franko! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinty Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Wow, FMR Tank Warning is probably my most replayed CMBB scenario! I loved that one! August Bank Holiday is awesome too! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMuhammed Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I am going to have to throw in my vote for "Tank Warning" as well. Putting yourself at ground level from the German perspective after you have ordered a battalion of T34's to charge was a religious experience. That scenario kept CMBB on my harddrive a lot longer than anything else. It is the only scenario I have ever written an AAR for because it was so much fun. Welcome back Franko. I am looking forward to seeing what you can do with the new engine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becket Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Yes, coming over that first ridge is an experience that has never been topped in the CM series to date. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Franko, i had the privilege of hosting many of your scenario's, including ABH. Your work was always outstanding and very much appreciated. Welcome back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 Originally posted by sgtgoody (esq): I am going to have to throw in my vote for "Tank Warning" as well. Putting yourself at ground level from the German perspective after you have ordered a battalion of T34's to charge was a religious experience. That scenario kept CMBB on my harddrive a lot longer than anything else. It is the only scenario I have ever written an AAR for because it was so much fun. Welcome back Franko. I am looking forward to seeing what you can do with the new engine. DUDE! Please send me the AAR! I'm dying to read it! Or post it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMuhammed Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I'll look for it when I get home. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Joch Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Franko, glad to see you are back. I actually lost "Tank Warning" as the Soviets against a good German player, found out the hard way charging the German lines was not a good idea even when you have a huge amount of tanks. My favorite were "Der Manstein Kommt" and "Anzio". I hope we will see your work in CMSF. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt. Ryan Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I spent more time playing Franko's operations than any other. In fact I was just thinking about them this morning when someone mentioned CMBO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becket Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Originally posted by Sgt.Joch: My favorite were "Der Manstein Kommt" That was a similarly b'dass scenario. I didn't even realize it was Franko's. Stupid Aksai bridge. I still have the nightmares. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Joch Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Originally posted by Becket: Stupid Aksai bridge. I still have the nightmares. In one PBEM as the Soviets, I had four well hidden AT guns keyholed on one section of the bridge ... it was an expensive crossing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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