SGT_P Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Dear Battlefront: I really have enjoyed CMSF as well as the modules, and the game has steadily improved with each patch. Keep up the good work, I am looking forward to Normandy, NATO, et al. Could you please add the following to the next CMSF module? -MRAPs (with all variants) -M1117s -Miniguns (on Humvees and MRAPs) -M14 rifles for designated marksmen -American special forces infantry formations (Rangers, SF, SEALS) -"Little Bird" air support -Support formations (MPs etc) -Active protection systems for vehicles -Casualties caused by explosives are dismembered -UAVs (these assets are now organic at the BN level) Thank you for your consideration 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handihoc Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I-Casualties caused by explosives are dismembered Tasteful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_P Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Tasteful. Depends on who it is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingknives Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Depends on who it is. Not really. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietrich Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 -American special forces infantry formations (Rangers, SF, SEALS) Rangers are already doable -- just take an IBCT formation, set their experience to Crack, and set equipment on Excellent. -"Little Bird" air support If by "Little Bird" you mean the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior attack helo, then yes, that's already in the game. -Casualties caused by explosives are dismembered Explosives include grenades, which don't typically dismember. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_P Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Not really. Speak for yourself, but seeing bad guys blown to pieces always put a smile on my face. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_P Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Rangers are already doable -- just take an IBCT formation, set their experience to Crack, and set equipment on Excellent. If by "Little Bird" you mean the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior attack helo, then yes, that's already in the game. Explosives include grenades, which don't typically dismember. The "Little Bird" is the OH-6. In attack configuration it typically carries 2 x miniguns and 2 x rocket pods. Re: dismemberment you are right. On the other hand, sometimes small arms fire can dismember. I would just like to see the casualties be more realistic. Wounded should scream etc. I understand that this is a particular design choice on BattleFront's part but I think it is an important part of the experience on the battlefield and would like to see it included. Just my 2 cents. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingknives Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Speak for yourself, but seeing bad guys blown to pieces always put a smile on my face. Then I would suggest that you are a little bit sick. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akd Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 The "Little Bird" is the OH-6. In attack configuration it typically carries 2 x miniguns and 2 x rocket pods. They only have two hardpoints, so the loadout you list would be impossible. In practice, they'd be much the same as the Kiowas already in the game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP76er Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Then I would suggest that you are a little bit sick. LOL Agreed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardstick Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 They only have two hardpoints, so the loadout you list would be impossible. In practice, they'd be much the same as the Kiowas already in the game. The AH-6 is more than capable of carrying that load out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP76er Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Dear Battlefront: I really have enjoyed CMSF as well as the modules, and the game has steadily improved with each patch. Keep up the good work, I am looking forward to Normandy, NATO, et al. Could you please add the following to the next CMSF module? -MRAPs (with all variants) -M1117s -Miniguns (on Humvees and MRAPs) -M14 rifles for designated marksmen -American special forces infantry formations (Rangers, SF, SEALS) -"Little Bird" air support -Support formations (MPs etc) -Active protection systems for vehicles -Casualties caused by explosives are dismembered -UAVs (these assets are now organic at the BN level) Thank you for your consideration I would like the Miniguns, MRAPS & the active protection for vehicles. I don't know how hard it would be to code that last one. I consider I'm using an UAV when I search out entrenchments with my mouse. I'm not sure but wouldn't a true use of an UAV in game play upset the balance of play? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP76er Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 They only have two hardpoints, so the loadout you list would be impossible. In practice, they'd be much the same as the Kiowas already in the game. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hughes_H-6 Armament Guns: Two M60 or M134 Minigun 7.62 mm machine guns; Two .50 cal (12.7 mm) MG pods Rockets: Fourteen 2.75 in (70 mm) Hydra 70 rockets in two pods Missiles: Four TOW missiles in two pods; Four Hellfire missiles in two pods 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP76er Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I don't mean more than the Kiowa, just they can carry quite an array of armament. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noltyboy Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Since when did humvees and MRAPS carry miniguns? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_P Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Since when did humvees and MRAPS carry miniguns? At least since 2004 when I was in Iraq. The SF guys had minguns on their Humvees. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixxkiller Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Ya the M134 has been in use for 4-5 years. Germans and Brits also use variants of it too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akd Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 The AH-6 is more than capable of carrying that load out. I thought they only used two hardpoints in practice, but I must be thinking of an earlier version. Edit: nevermind, I was thinking of GAU-19 + rocket pod, not M134s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP76er Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Here's a short clip of a GAU - 19 on a HumVee. I already have it on my Christmas list from the wifey. It's exactly what you need when the deer don't want to come out of the thicket. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan8325 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Some good suggestions. I think it was mentioned in another thread that the MRAP would not be included because it is a vehicle that is designed more for the peace-keeping patrol stage of an anti-insurgency operation, rather than for the initial conventional combat stage. The M1117 probably falls in this category as well. Miniguns would be nice, but U.S. special forces units should be included first. Even though CMSF isn't focused on SF operations, there are still some types that can be effectively simulated. "Little Bird" I thought was already included as an option for the light air support role, but as someone said, maybe it is the Kiowa which is similar enough in function for me. Active protection systems would be cool but I don't think they are in service yet with U.S. forces. Doesn't the IDF use them already? Casualty dismemberment isn't too important to me, but what I think would add a lot of immersiveness to the game would be the severely injured (red circle) units having a small moving/writhing animation while they are on the ground to distinguish them from dead soldiers. +1 for UAVs, but their effect can already be kind of simulated by increasing intel at the start of the mission so you have indications of where enemy forces are in the beginning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP76er Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Some good suggestions. I think it was mentioned in another thread that the MRAP would not be included because it is a vehicle that is designed more for the peace-keeping patrol stage of an anti-insurgency operation, rather than for the initial conventional combat stage. The M1117 probably falls in this category as well. Miniguns would be nice, but U.S. special forces units should be included first. Even though CMSF isn't focused on SF operations, there are still some types that can be effectively simulated. "Little Bird" I thought was already included as an option for the light air support role, but as someone said, maybe it is the Kiowa which is similar enough in function for me. Active protection systems would be cool but I don't think they are in service yet with U.S. forces. Doesn't the IDF use them already? Casualty dismemberment isn't too important to me, but what I think would add a lot of immersiveness to the game would be the severely injured (red circle) units having a small moving/writhing animation while they are on the ground to distinguish them from dead soldiers. +1 for UAVs, but their effect can already be kind of simulated by increasing intel at the start of the mission so you have indications of where enemy forces are in the beginning. I know the IDF use the active protection system in the Merkava 4. Its called TROPHY: http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Trophy_active_protection_system 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jack Ripper Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Re: dismemberment you are right. On the other hand, sometimes small arms fire can dismember. I would just like to see the casualties be more realistic. Wounded should scream etc. I understand that this is a particular design choice on BattleFront's part but I think it is an important part of the experience on the battlefield and would like to see it included. Just my 2 cents. There is a small sound mod on the Repository that adds some screams and profanity if that's what you are looking for. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_P Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 There is a small sound mod on the Repository that adds some screams and profanity if that's what you are looking for. Thanks. Any geysers of blood mods? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos100192 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 There should be an upgrade to the M1114s for both the USA and USMC. Either to have the new M1151s or one of the MRAP vehicles in use today. Also...would like to have this vehicles provide protection and firepower for the IBCT, tired of seen soldiers on foot all over the place moving to their lethal destination. An SF unit won't be so bad too, with Little Bird support and specialized HMMWVs or MRAPs to give it realism. UAVs loaded with heavy weaponry would surely upset the balance but...hey, who wants a fair fight when you want to pick a side? As well as an option for aircraft to provide over watch and aggresive support...you know...to keep the blue guys safe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodkin Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 The invasion of Syria as depicted in CMSF is set in 2008 and is not supposed to be updated as new weapons systems enter service today. So for things like Active Protection Systems I think you'll have to accept that your now playing a hypothetical yet 'historical' campaign. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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