Rokko Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Ok folks, I'm bored right now. I don't have CMBN installed right now either (am doing a complete PC recovery), so I have been thinking a bit. Why not speculate a little on the content of the first module, that is here often called "Commonwealth", although there's been some bitching about that name? So, what formations, vehicles, scenarios, campaigns, whatever do you expect to be in it? From all that has been (semi-)officially announced I believe we are going to see: Waffen-SS formations (Panzer and Panzergrenadier), Fallschirmjäger, British and Canadian army. That would be pretty much, though. NATO for CMSF did feature only 3 new armies, and they all shared some weapons/vehicles. For W-SS and FJ no special extra vehicles would be needed I guess, only the number plates would change. But for both there would be a very distinct difference in the way the infantry looks. W-SS infantry forces mainly wore special camouflaged smocks, NOT camouflaged field blouses, at least not predominantly. For W-SS tankers the Heer model that is already in the game could be pretty much reused I guess. FJ are even more different, long jumpsmocks, baggy pants, special FJ helmets etc. As for vehicles, maybe Kingtigers or Jagdpanthers, very rare, but people like them, just like Tigers. But overall no more German vehicles are desperately needed I believe. Concerning the British/Canadian army, I am by far not an expert, but I believe they look pretty similar, right? At least the helmets do. I guess British Airborne would only be in the 2nd module. But a whole bunch of new vehicles will be needed. Cromwells, Churchills, Shermans, Bren carriers, scout cars, trucks, other M3's etc etc Also, will fire be included by then? I kinda doubt it. Regarding scenarios, I'm pretty damn sure Villers-Bocage will be in. Its just too popular to NOT include it, just like they didn't dare to NOT include any Easy Company scenarios or Barkmann's corner. Btw, why not call it "Battle for Caen". Its not exact either, I think there's already game that goes by that name, but its better than "Commonwealth". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The good thing about this game is you don't really need to worry about famous actions making it. If Battlefront doesn't include someone else will do it for you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Btw, why not call it "Battle for Caen". Its not exact either, I think there's already game that goes by that name, but its better than "Commonwealth". Not a bad idea. If BFC doesn't already have the labels printed up, they ought to consider this. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 There's already a game by that name. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Let's give Jerry what for. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt. Ryan Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 How about "The Wrath of Caen"? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rune Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The Caen Mutiny? It was the strawberries.... Rune 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'd like to see it be called "Michael's Caen". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vergeltungswaffe Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Tommy does Caen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loaf Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 How about "The Wrath of Caen"? Well played, sir. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noltyboy Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 CM- Operation Epsom or Goodwood 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoex Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 "Caen and Abel" ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1966 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Are we not going to the Eastern Front then? I'm won't be happy until I've got a T34 and my men talking in Russian. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJ62 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Caen Sir..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Von Television Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Catch as a catch Caen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce90 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 No Pain no Caen? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Tea Time on D-Day 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerner Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 John1966, first the modules for Normandy, then the Bulge game with several modules, then the Eastern front (several games starting with Bagration/1944, each with a set of modules). Several years before we get there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoex Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Caen of Whoopass... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Creole cooking is best with a little Caen. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stikkypixie Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 French Caen Caen, think of the artwork possibilities. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt. Ryan Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 French Caen Caen, think of the artwork possibilities. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokko Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hm, I was also thinking of "Beyond Sword" or "Beyond Juno", but that wouldn't make for good abbreviations.... But enough about not-so-funny name suggestion How 'bout some content talk? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finalcut Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The little engine that could. "I think I Caen,I think I Caen". Wow,after carefully considering all these witty posts,I beilieve I can say with 100 % certainty that this thread has deteriorated beyond all recognition.We are a sad lot are we not? As for the above French Caen Caen post,If we are going to have French Women in the game they must all look like Alize.If you don't know who she is you must stop everything you are doing and Google her.Trust me,there is nothing in this World better then Googling Alize. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vergeltungswaffe Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I think you pretty well hit it in your original post. I'm looking forward to all the UK troops and kit, plus FJ, KT's and Jagdpanthers. There'll be things like Epsom, Cagny, Totalize, Falaise and many others. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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