urToastman Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Hi Guys , I've been a CM xx user for years and have just bought the Marines module for CMSF and its great ! A worthy addition to the limited base game. But I've been wanting to command modern Israeli armoured forces for years , what with their super sexy MBT and IFV/APC's , so come on Battlefront , make my dreams come true. What do you all think ? Am I right ? urToastman out ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrath of Dagon Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Yes, it would be a must buy, but Battlefront said before they don't consider it commercially viable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meach Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 As long as I got the brits to play around with I would accept any third module from Austrailian to Zanzibarian units. Does Zanzibar exist and if it does, does it even have an army? Meh..You get my point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan/california Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I would pre-order it today! I would also greatly appreciate an Iranian/Pakistani Module. Since most of the major weapons systems are already in the game I don't think it would be all that coding intensive either. A lot of skinning and TO&E effort, but not enormous amounts of brand new coding. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Johnston Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Israeli armour against irregulars would certainly make an interesting challenge, for either side. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Marshal Blücher Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I'd love an Israeli Module. That said, I'd love just about any module that they're at all likely to produce, but I think BFC should reconsider the decision not to make an Israeli Module. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urToastman Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Damn ! I didn't know the devs had said no to a Israeli mod. I'm sure it would be financially and politically viable , as well as great to play. But my second choice of module would be Brit armour , so good news for the future Toastman out P.S How about a nato module ( ie German / French ) ???? ..... But that would be ridiculous as the two countries in question do not enter fights ...ie Afghanistan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenix Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Well, then i want a spanish module!! Our G36E would really fit nicely on the screen, not to mention the powerfull Leopardo 2 (spanish version of Leopard 2) . Plus, I've heard that Spanish Army is replacing those old BMR with brand almost-new Strykers xD. Yep, i would pay for it too . Anyway, even a UN or NATO module would be fine, as long as they include the Leopard 2 (i want to see a showdown between the best tank of the world and that syrian T90s ). Oh, and Spain did enter fights, as Kosovo, Irak, Afghanistan, Lebanon (even though not many spanish agreed with that). Please, please, pleeeeease?!?! xD 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Red_Rage Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Definately yes. Russian, French and Israeli are 3 modules i would love to see. All three seem to be finacially viable with large target markets and have alot of interesting gear that haven't been covered in any game yet (Mercavas, BMP-Ts, Leclercs FTW!) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Steiner Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 You could avoid some of the politics just by not including any missions or campaigns. Just market the module as an "additional content pack", like they did so many times for "The Sims 2". I'm sure the community would be happy to provide the missions and campaigns. To my mind, this would be no different to when I was a kid and "Airfix" sold boxes of plastic soldiers representing different national armies from around the world. They were just plastic models. What sort of games you played with them was up to you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequoia Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Definately yes. Russian, French and Israeli are 3 modules i would love to see. All three seem to be finacially viable with large target markets and have alot of interesting gear that haven't been covered in any game yet (Mercavas, BMP-Ts, Leclercs FTW!) Well you'll get Russians with CMSF II and there was a slight possibility once mentioned by Steve of seeing the French but Battlefront has always said no to the Israelis so far. As Dagon said, they don't consider it viable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGER Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Damn ! How about a nato module ( ie German / French ) ???? ..... But that would be ridiculous as the two countries in question do not enter fights ...ie Afghanistan. pal, your knowledge of ongoing conflicts is ridiculous (you better off with SIMS, like you claimed :-P) Do you think an IED triggered in the northern sector is less deadly then one in other parts of that war-torn country? Germany has the 3rd biggest contingent in ISAF and just added up to 4500 soldiers including SF and QRF-tasks You also dishonor our 28 fallen soldiers (and 3 police officers) so far and the 24(?) French fallen in the line of duty! PS: i would buy an Israeli module on release-day, just like i did with the Marine Modul, which is GREAT! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequoia Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 A German/Canadian module for CMSF is probably 90% certain at this point I'd say. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorfatal Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Yes of course! And a French Module! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainsaw Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Actually no. I would certainly BUY the module but I wouldnt play it. not really intressting to me. Im fine with a British module and then go to europe again. /Thomas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urToastman Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 I humbly apologise to the German / French members of this forum , regarding their countries involvement in Afghanistan , it was a cheap joke made on the spur of the moment. I have huge respect for the Bundeswere ( sorry for the spelling) and would love to see all NATO nations fighting shoulder to shoulder against international terrorsism. Respect to you all Toastman out 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodkin Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 This question about an Israeli module comes up every so often. From memory Steve said there was more to it than just sales considerations IIRC there are issues with representing the IDF without their permission or something. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atago Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 There is a wide range of source material for the Israeli's and Arabs, just make the modules historic - 1960-80 or something. I too would be interested in buying it. It seems to me that Battlefront took a chance making CMSF be near-future instead of WW2 historic anyway, why would the Arab-Israeli wars be any more of a stretch? They wouldn't have to do any more work on maps, current CMSF would be fine - they'd 'just' need the forces and vehicles and what not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMuhammed Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I would love to push Merkavas around. The worst BFC can say is "no." I would love CMSF to be a big sandbox type game. Maybe someday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimguy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I would love an Israeli module. Would be fantastic. It's always a politically touchy subject though, and both Israelis and Palestinians could arguably take offense if they "hypothetical" background somehow made one side or the other look at fault for the current affairs. Also, the Merkhava, which would have to be included cause it's an awesome beast, is a heavily guarded military affair. At least as much of a secret as Chobham armor. No one really has any clue what the penetration values are for a Merk, so it would likely be a completely fictional machine in the game. Love to see battles in the Golan Heights as well as the Sinai. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLeftFlank Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 This question about an Israeli module comes up every so often. From memory Steve said there was more to it than just sales considerations IIRC there are issues with representing the IDF without their permission or something. Maybe I've been reading too much Mark Steyn here, but it's also possible the EU would be a problem. I'm sure everyone remembers the Wafflegrenadiere. With Muslim populations hypersenstitive to slights and Eurocrats bending over backwards to accommodate them in the name of inclusion, the slightest misstatement in a scenario briefing or in the manual might lead to an Arab-Israeli module being banned in the EU as racist. BFC could even be ordered to pay damages and then have to defend itself (maybe they could hire the IDF's lawyers :. Weirder things have happened (ask Microsoft), and I'm sure BFC is not interested in the headaches, risks or bad PR for the sake of some hypothetical Israeli niche market. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenix Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Well, if the problem is the political situation, hell, take a look at the game manual... It's based on fictional events. In fact, with that background almost any european country could be implemented (Spain, France, Italy, Germany...), even the whole NATO itself. The campaign of the module (if any) don't need to be Israel against Palestine, or Egypt. BFC, just include the vehicles and infantry. Let us take care of the missions and campaigns . Or allow to edit some vehicles, so modders can add them . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevinger Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 In fact, modules need to be campaign-related IMO... The coalition invading Syria would likely be composed by American, British and French combat troops (like in 1991). Since only the British module is confirmed, is there a slight chance we might see an "Other europeans" module? Or Leopard 2 and Leclerc will have to wait CMSF II? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Marshal Blücher Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 The third CM:SF module will include German forces at least, and it is said others as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenix Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Well, it seems we'll see at last the Leopard 2 in action. Maybe with luck i'll even see an ASCOD 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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