CMx2 -- Version 4 -- Bundle for $25

[Cyrano]

Let lines be drawn!

http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2328&Itemid=99999999

I bought the bundle, but that was never in doubt. I will say that picking through which piece of the bundle I wanted was a bit challenging...

Hopefully they'll get around to the CM:SF upgrade, but I've heard little.

[IronX]

Already discussed here: http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=18522.0

Gotta admit I'm pretty underwhelmed by this update (debacle). Really disappointed they dropped the "Follow" command. Still, I will probably get it at some point to keep the games current.

[Tuna]

OK.. I get it, you want to charge for your upgrades, because you think it adds value.. But when you buy a new game, it should be at the latest version, you shouldn't have to buy an update for each one.. I'm glad I never ventured past CMBN. Fun game, but I'm really not interested in being nickle and dimed to death.

[Cyrano]

Woah, stuff vanishes off the first forum page quickly around this joint!!  Sorry, 'bout that!

Absolutely disappointed that the "Follow" command didn't (and apparently won't) make it.  It was something we all wanted desperately back in the "no convoys for joo" days of CMx1.  Certainly was no surprise we wanted it in CMx2 and it sounded like they did as well.

Very odd choice, it seems to me, having people verify their original game installation rather than the upgrade?  Confused the heck out of me when I first tried it.

Still, it's the best game of its type until GT figures out MP so I must needs support it.

[IronX]

Fortunately I've only had a couple of problems with installation in the past, and they were quickly fixed by tech support, but their process for updating is certainly convoluted and not helped by their outdated DRM. I never bought into the "to Steam or not to Steam" debate, but here's another example of why it would be better for the consumer if they went that way.

And yeah, it would be good if they updated CMSF. I'm not sure why they let that title languish. It has so much great content. 

That said, I'd be interested to hear whether you think the update is worth getting.

[Jarhead0331]

RyanE described the update as "subtley transformational". That may sound like an oxymoron, but I suppose the upgrade may offer small changes which make for a drastically different gameplay experience...

[RyanE]

I don't think it is oxymoronical at all.  For something to be transformational, it doesn't have to be "in your face" or obvious as a discrete change.  But BFC has made several "subtle" changes to infantry combat over the last couple years.  Those changes have taken the game from a rather boring, arid region, urban environment, tanks -centric game, to a more generic combined arms game to probably one of the best infantry tactical (squad-level) games out there.  But it has taken this release that finally gives the infantry squad/team some inherent intelligence for self preservation beyond finding cover.

With the changes, and Steel Beasts dongle incident, CM has once again become my go to tactical game, bordering on simulator.  Now if only BFC could actually manage to pump out a little more content.  Every release they claim they are over the hump to start pumping out games/modules.  And every time, they sucker me in.

[rocketman]

OK.. I get it, you want to charge for your upgrades, because you think it adds value.. But when you buy a new game, it should be at the latest version, you shouldn't have to buy an update for each one.. I'm glad I never ventured past CMBN. Fun game, but I'm really not interested in being nickle and dimed to death.

As far as I can tell all new purchases of the game (BN, BS, RT & FB) is at the 4.0 engine. Upgrade is only for existing customers.

[RyanE]

At one time, you had to buy the 1.0 game and then the upgrades.  They must have changed it at some point.

[RyanE]

Wow...just went to the BFC forums.  They are still trying to fix the DRM for some people.  When is this DRM issue going to stop for BFC.  How bad does it have to get before BFC realizes they need a new approach.

[mirth]

How bad does it have to get before BFC realizes they need a new approach.

When dongles fly?

[Cyrano]

I may need to find the Latin for "possessor of a flightless dongle".

[jomni]

Let lines be drawn!

http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2328&Itemid=99999999

I bought the bundle, but that was never in doubt. I will say that picking through which piece of the bundle I wanted was a bit challenging...

Hopefully they'll get around to the CM:SF upgrade, but I've heard little.

Well that page is taking forever to load.  Is it just me?

[mirth]

I may need to find the Latin for "possessor of a flightless dongle".

It's not RyanEius?

[RyanE]

If my dongle was flightless, I wouldn't have lost it.