xian Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Just wondering if the commonwealth module is scheduled for this year? I have a good reason for asking - but I wont go into that here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil stanbridge Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I would imagine it will turn up later this year. A number of factors would seem to determine this apart from the fact I'm a mind-reader. BFC have said themselves that modules will now take less time to produce due to the engine improvements. A number of the vehicle models already exist and require minor alterations rather than complete overhauls. They can nab the organisational structures of the commonwealth and British forces from existing games rather than completely rewriting them from scratch. Cashflow. It's a module that everyone is going to want. The only thing I can imagine taking serious amounts of time will be the ongoing improvements to the game they want to implement (like fire and flamethrowing units ) and the scenarios and campaigns. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Crowley Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Nothing like a good dose of optimism. But if everything that is promised with the first module is delivered, it will be a big one. SS, FJs, British and Canadian troops and specific vehicles (Churchill, Comet, various scout and ACs) and weapons. And, presumably some additional features and scenarios. My guess would be a New Year fixture. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hey, it's been two whole months, BFC, almost three! Where's the next module!?! Seriously, if it comes out this year, I'm guessing it will be towards the end of the year. Some problems cropped up in BN that haven't been nailed down yet, and I think they'd like to get those solutions further along before they bring out a new title. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Is it known what armor will be in, Cromwell, M18 Hellcat? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 March is my bet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoolaman Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Is it known what armor will be in, Cromwell, M18 Hellcat? I think the M18 was pretty rare in the timeframe, if it was going to be in, it would be in now. All British tanks of note would be in there. Cromwell and Churchill almost certainly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Previous titles/modules were slowed chasing down countless niggling bugs and problems for months on end, or in instituting big, complex, but much needed new features. Currently the game engine is solid as a rock. If they wanted to - or had the discipline - they'd be able to turn around a module in record time. The trick will be in keeping them from going down their (and your) long long 'wish list' and slowing module development in the process. "I want it all and I want it now" is not exactly how things work. A more appropriate slogan might be "I either want it all or I want it now." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogsfriend Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 As my Estimating Dept manager likes to say... "Fast, Good, Cheap... choose two." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanonier Reichmann Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Nothing like a good dose of optimism. But if everything that is promised with the first module is delivered, it will be a big one. SS, FJs, British and Canadian troops and specific vehicles (Churchill, Comet, various scout and ACs) and weapons. And, presumably some additional features and scenarios. My guess would be a New Year fixture. The Cromwell yes, but certainly not the Comet in the time frame of the coming module. Regards KR 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenAsJade Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 What the heck is the rush for a new module? Hands up everyone who has this one mastered..... GaJ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppelhopser Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 One can never have to much of a good thing. However I don't think it will be this year. Early spring or easter next year I say with the following modules somewhat faster. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Crowley Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Not really a case of mastering, more of playing catch-up with content. Some of the more notable combats v US in this period cannot currently be replicated because of the lack of SS and FJ. This will be put right with the first module. I would also like bit more variety in choosing sides. It will be nice to have battles with Brits and Canadians as well as US. Also the sooner the first module is out the closer is the second and then the third, with captured French tanks. Only then will we be truly able to see the full range of combats that happened in the first three months in Normandy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbug Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I for one can't wait to get the 17 pdr mounted sherman (firefly) and the achilles. Finally something to give the big cats a run for their money. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narses Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I would imagine it will turn up later this year. A number of factors would seem to determine this apart from the fact I'm a mind-reader. BFC have said themselves that modules will now take less time to produce due to the engine improvements. A number of the vehicle models already exist and require minor alterations rather than complete overhauls. They can nab the organisational structures of the commonwealth and British forces from existing games rather than completely rewriting them from scratch. Cashflow. It's a module that everyone is going to want. The only thing I can imagine taking serious amounts of time will be the ongoing improvements to the game they want to implement (like fire and flamethrowing units ) and the scenarios and campaigns. Oh, Oh, Michael Wittmann must be trembling in his boots ! But then he has no idea about the 17pdr Sherman. Surprise ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xian Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 What the heck is the rush for a new module? Hands up everyone who has this one mastered..... GaJ I knew there'd be one. Read my original post. Also - it's nothing to do with mastering the game. If I ever mastered it then I wouldn't bother with a new module. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 As my Estimating Dept manager likes to say... "Fast, Good, Cheap... choose two." Fast and Good. Pretty please. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MengJiao Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 March is my bet. Sounds about right when you think of all the new stuff. Achilles, 3-inch mortars! Sextons. various armored cars. Belgians with long knives in the Household Cavalry. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MengJiao Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Oh, Oh, Michael Wittmann must be trembling in his boots ! But then he has no idea about the 17pdr Sherman. Surprise ! He should have been more worried about 6pdrs which is what knocked out his Tiger at Villers-Bocage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Belenko Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 As my Estimating Dept manager likes to say... "Fast, Good, Cheap... choose two." Engineering 101. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holien Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I for one can't wait to get the 17 pdr mounted sherman (firefly) and the achilles. Finally something to give the big cats a run for their money. M10's seem to be able to hurt my cat.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbug Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 M10's seem to be able to hurt my cat.... Sure they can, even a 75mm sherman can if close enough and from the right angles and flanks. But putting the hurt on them will be much easier than before. And you can't argue that a longer barrel is always good, right? No I'm not compensating for anything! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Crowley Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 M10's seem to be able to hurt my cat.... Ahhh, thats only because the liddle kitty lost its' teeth........gun hit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holien Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 You miss my point.... What I was in effect saying is that you don't have to wait for Firefly M10's are good at playing with Tigers.... So M10 can give a Tiger a run for it's money... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 From my experience M8 HMC's are better at taking out Stugs than M10's. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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