Combat Mission Final Blitzkrieg

Grim.Reaper · March 22, 2016, 03:55:21 AM

Quote from: Redwolf on March 21, 2016, 10:28:54 PM
Does the physical copy have a printed manual?

From their front page announcement....looks like it does

Combat Mission: Final Blitzkrieg preorders are now being taken! As with previous CM releases, ordering ahead of time secures for you a limited edition printed manual specific to the Final Blitzkrieg content, in addition to a printed v3.01 Game Engine manual, DVD case, and DVD. All preorders automatically come with a download link that is activated when the game is ready for action. Check out the new web pages for details and images while awaiting the release of the Demo (coming soon!).

RyanE · March 31, 2016, 01:47:28 PM

Demo is out...

http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=344&Itemid=606

Grim.Reaper · March 31, 2016, 06:50:08 PM

I know likely no major advancements, but love playing in the snow:) Sounds like full game will be out in the near term as well, will be a purchase for me.

RyanE · March 31, 2016, 08:05:55 PM

Doesn't seem to be the buzz of previous releases.

Cyrano · March 31, 2016, 10:07:17 PM

Not that they ever tell us such things, but I expect this to sell well better than BS or RT. Just the proclivities of the Western buying public.

I, of course, am repeatedly thrashing the refresh button on my download link...

JudgeDredd · April 01, 2016, 01:18:24 AM

Totally in a WWII slump and especially for the CM engine...where I love the modern stuff (CM:SF and BS)

However...I will likely purchase as I have all their modules...because I'm a sad sack :(

sandman2575 · April 01, 2016, 08:43:37 AM

Quote from: Cyrano on March 31, 2016, 10:07:17 PM
Not that they ever tell us such things, but I expect this to sell well better than BS or RT. Just the proclivities of the Western buying public.

I'm not so sure and would be surprised if this actually winds up being the case -- although I'd be pleased for BFC if it is.

I tend to agree with RyanE. The persistent delays with getting Final Blitzkrieg out, the surprising lack of transparency from BFC about what was causing all the delays and when the actual game was going to launch, added to the fact that, all things considered, Final Blitzkrieg is hardly a revolutionary advance on the existing CMx2 system -- all these things have kind of sapped the excitement for me. Just my own perspective, but I'm no where near as excited for this as I was for Black Sea -- and I generally am a much bigger WW2 fan than I am of modern-day combat...

Sir Slash · April 01, 2016, 10:04:18 AM

I love CM and have been a fan since the original CMBO launched it's first game demo way back. But I'm less than excited about this module and, honestly not trying to start a Flame-war, a little disgusted by their nickel and dime policy of charging for every little upgrade for every game and or module and battle pack. But after I rage about it a bit, I'll probably give-in and buy the damned game. Cause there's really nothing else I like playing more.

RyanE · April 01, 2016, 10:19:42 AM

For some perspective on my feelings towards the release...

On CMBS, I sat on the edge of my seat waiting for release. Even the CMBN vehicle pack was exciting for me.

CMFB feels like an obligation and too much like work. I'll get it, play around a little with it, and then go back to CMBS.

JudgeDredd · April 01, 2016, 11:00:02 AM

I definitely feel the same as the rest of you - but I can't help it - I will get it. In fact, if they had UK release (so cheaper postage) I'd have pre-ordered!

Grim.Reaper · April 01, 2016, 11:20:07 AM

I guess I am different....really wasn't expecting anything earth shattering or was overly concerned about release timeline. to me, I always expected it to be just an extension to the series, versus a leap. I enjoy it for what it is, but of course looking forward to when they do decide to change up the series.

MengJiao · April 01, 2016, 01:04:03 PM

Quote from: RyanE on March 31, 2016, 01:47:28 PM
Demo is out...

http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=344&Itemid=606

Well...the demo is fun. I haven't played any CM in years so it seemed quite wonderful. Crisp and nasty. Bang bang arrrrh.

Michael Dorosh · April 01, 2016, 06:55:29 PM

Edited; see later discussion

Elvis · April 01, 2016, 09:40:39 PM

Quote from: Michael Dorosh on April 01, 2016, 06:55:29 PM
Quote from: MengJiao on April 01, 2016, 01:04:03 PM
Quote from: RyanE on March 31, 2016, 01:47:28 PM
Demo is out...

http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=344&Itemid=606

Well...the demo is fun. I haven't played any CM in years so it seemed quite wonderful. Crisp and nasty. Bang bang arrrrh.

I tried the Chenoux demo scen, let it run for three minutes, and turned it off. Managed a tactical victory as US. :-) I think the days of "classic" demo scenarios is over. I've preordered anyway, but kind of miss how exciting the CMBO, CMBB and CMAK demos seemed at the time.

Which side did you play?

Elvis · April 01, 2016, 09:57:33 PM

My bad...re-read your post. You played as US.

You do understand that the US setup area is worth 500 points and the German setup area is worth 350, right? The rest of the points would be awarded for casualties given and taken. And in an 80 turn game, that probably isn't very many if you bail after 3. I'm not sure how you can judge a scenario as being "classic" or not by only playing 3.75% of it. With the points awarded for the setup area, the US should get that result without playing a single turn. Kinda harsh to judge/review something that you haven't actually played. IMHO.