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Title: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation
Post by: Blackbishop on May 15, 2011, 03:18:09 AM
(http://www.easternfront.org/uploads/WartyX/osth.png)

I guess you wonder what we would post if most of the Ostheer is already known. You couldn't be more wrong ;).

Modernisation?? What's that? April's fools again? How it works? Had to do with veterancy?

Modernisation is an Ostheer ability that let them use better equipment on the battlefield, reflecting the change of weapons, units and strategies used in the Eastern Front campaign while it lasted.

We can ilustrate how it works:

Your landser squad starts with their 5 K98s and if purchase the upgrade, the squad leader will use a MP40. After modernisation, squad leaders will swap his MP40 for a new MP44. The Marksman will use a MKb.42 Scoped semi-auto, but after modernisation he will use the scoped MP44. Some unit types will extend the bonus to existant units, others will affect only the units created after the upgrade is done.

Of course, this doesn't affect only infantry, but support weapons and tanks as well. There are three modernisation upgrades, for three groups of units (Tanks, Infantry, Support Weapons) all of them availabe on the HQ; each one has different cost so, it's up to you to decide what group you prefer to upgrade.

(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/5159/modernisation.jpg)

Each upgrade will be available to purchase so you can purchase them whenever you want, if you have the resources; the purchased upgrade or upgrades will remain until the game ends and you won't be able to recruit "outdated" equipment. The list of changes by buildings are:


Infanterie Gruppen Post:
Modernisation Cost - 330MP, 45FU

Landser Squad leader: MP40 -> StG44

MG Team: MG34 -> MG34/41 (Gains more or less the same stats as Wehr MG42)

Marksman: MKb.42 Scoped semi-auto -> StG Scoped full auto

AT Team: PzB 39 (Panzerbüchse Zug) -> Panzershreck (Ofenrohr Zug)

Kübelwagen: 985cc Engine -> 1.131cc Engine (Increase speed. Free with modernisation. Upgrades vehicles in field)



Schutzen War Camp:
Modernisation Cost - 450MP, 80FU

FlaK-38: PzII Luchs unlocked (Replaces towed Flak-38)

Panzerfusiliers: MP40 -> StG44

Panzerwerfer: Research becomes available upon modernisation completion.

Stormpioniers: Regular mines -> S-Mines(AP)/Teller Mines(AT)

Troop Halftrack: 2x MG34's -> Optional FlaK-38 (Sdkfz 251/17) upgrade for better AI (45 muni)

PaK36: Pak40 unlocked

LeIG18: 'Hollow-Charge Shell' ability unlocked. Grants LeIG18 greater AT abilities (30muni, 90 cooldown)



Panzer Kampf Kommand
Modernisation Cost - 520MP, 120FU

Panzer III: Gains additional armour on hull front and gun mantlet (Free with modernisation. Upgrades tanks in field)

StuG III: Improvised Armour upgrade -> Armoured Skirts upgrade (25 muni)

Panther Ausf.G: Available upon modernisation completion.

Marder II: 'Tungsten Core Shell' ability unlocked. Significant damage to Tanks. (40 muni, 90 cooldown)

Brummbar: Available upon modernisation completion.


As you surely have noticed, the towed flak 38 was changed from T1 to T2, and a kubelwagen now replaces it. It's better now, due to the flak 38 is too strong to be in that building and nerfing to oblivion wouldn't be the solution.

Modernisation is a different concept than veterancy... but that's another story and will be discussed in the future ;). See you next time.


Meanwhile from the front...

(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/8211/promoostheerz.jpg) (http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/8211/promoostheerz.jpg)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Alexander 'ApeMen' J. on May 15, 2011, 03:31:45 AM
is that cool or is that cool ??
IS-3 ?

wow
i love you guys
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 15, 2011, 03:46:54 AM
is that cool or is that cool ??
IS-3 ?

wow
i love you guys
It depends on the stats. Otherwise it's just a skin.
But the skin is nice. Well, at least the way it looks on the screenshot.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HerrVoss on May 15, 2011, 03:54:43 AM
That is incredible!!!!! You guys are the best!
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 15, 2011, 04:14:40 AM
is that cool or is that cool ??
IS-3 ?

wow
i love you guys
It depends on the stats. Otherwise it's just a skin.
But the skin is nice. Well, at least the way it looks on the screenshot.
Stats doesn't matter. Will be an IS-3 even if a fly could take it down ::).
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 15, 2011, 04:20:32 AM
The entirety of you reply slipped away from my mind...
I didn't argue the fact, that you will include it, just said that the "coolness" of the event is not only measured by the looks of it.  ::)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HerrVoss on May 15, 2011, 04:22:24 AM
IS-3 vs a king tiger. Epic match up. That shot looks like it just came out of a WW2 movie!
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 15, 2011, 04:35:17 AM
isn't it beautiful? comrades 8)

im in love :-*

Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 15, 2011, 04:58:55 AM
It's even better in action :).
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Goober on May 15, 2011, 05:00:01 AM
I hope that the IS-3 is not really going to be in here, because it never saw action against the Germans in WW2.
Quote from wikipedia: The IS-3 came too late to see action in World War II. Though some older sources claim that the tank saw action at the end of the war in Europe, there are no official reports to confirm this. It is now generally accepted that the tank saw no action against the Germans, although one regiment may have been deployed against the Japanese in Manchuria.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 15, 2011, 05:01:36 AM
I hope that the IS-3 is not really going to be in here, because it never saw action against the Germans in WW2.
Quote from wikipedia: The IS-3 came too late to see action in World War II. Though some older sources claim that the tank saw action at the end of the war in Europe, there are no official reports to confirm this. It is now generally accepted that the tank saw no action against the Germans, although one regiment may have been deployed against the Japanese in Manchuria.
That's enough for the mod, IMO.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Goober on May 15, 2011, 05:04:08 AM
Hmmmmm.....okay. The Ostheer update looks pretty good, but isn't that going to be ALOT of fuel, just to get the panther?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 15, 2011, 05:05:18 AM
I hope that the IS-3 is not really going to be in here, because it never saw action against the Germans in WW2.
Quote from wikipedia: The IS-3 came too late to see action in World War II. Though some older sources claim that the tank saw action at the end of the war in Europe, there are no official reports to confirm this. It is now generally accepted that the tank saw no action against the Germans, although one regiment may have been deployed against the Japanese in Manchuria.
we've been through this before - get over it
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Goober on May 15, 2011, 05:07:28 AM
 But the soviets already have ISU-152 and buildable IS-2.

IS-3 would be cool in the campaign or something, though.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 15, 2011, 05:08:26 AM
I hope that the IS-3 is not really going to be in here, because it never saw action against the Germans in WW2.
Quote from wikipedia: The IS-3 came too late to see action in World War II. Though some older sources claim that the tank saw action at the end of the war in Europe, there are no official reports to confirm this. It is now generally accepted that the tank saw no action against the Germans, although one regiment may have been deployed against the Japanese in Manchuria.
That's enough for the mod, IMO.
Well, @IJoe nailed the idea. Besides it has been explained a couple of times, there's no way for us to check that information... however the IS-3 is the pinnacle of soviet armour... would be wrong if doesn't appears in the only Eastern Front mod available by now.

Please don't start suggesting crap like Maus, E-Series or other tanks that were only failure prototypes or didn't pass from the designer scrapbook.

@IJoe
IS-3 is a fine tank :)... however it only can be called once, like a KT.

But the soviets already have ISU-152 and buildable IS-2.
And wehr has panthers and that doesn't mean anything. But don't worry IS-3 will be a reward unit.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 15, 2011, 05:09:38 AM
Im sorry goober its obvious youre against it - theres many things we may agree with or disagree with about this game but at the end we cant get everything we want or dont want

the IS-3 is masterpiece try to embrace it :)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Goober on May 15, 2011, 05:11:12 AM
The IS-3 is a great tank and all I know, but it's just the balance I'm concerned about... Could it possibly be a reward unit for ISU-152? And don't worry, Mauss is not at all on my mind.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 15, 2011, 05:17:16 AM
yes it could possibly be that  ;) and dont worry about balance i've used the IS-3 its completely balanced.  :P

I think a lot of soviet fans will be very happy when they see this, as axis fans were when they first found out about the ferdinand ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 15, 2011, 05:19:05 AM
The IS-3 is a great tank and all I know, but it's just the balance I'm concerned about... Could it possibly be a reward unit for ISU-152? And don't worry, Mauss is not at all on my mind.
That Maus note wasn't aimed at you XD... just write to because was something necessary for the other users reading this that could have thought that would be an opportunity.

And yes, IS-3 is the reward unit of the ISU-152 ;).
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Goober on May 15, 2011, 05:42:56 AM
Okay, sorry for my previous whining, I see how this will all fall into place..... :D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Cranialwizard on May 15, 2011, 05:46:17 AM
I love this update!  ;D

You should have combined this and veterancy though.

So certain units can only be built after modernizing?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: BurroDiablo on May 15, 2011, 05:59:40 AM
So certain units can only be built after modernizing?

Yeah. Makes sure the PanzerIII is used instead of teching straight to Panthers, also stops people spamming Brummbars. In a way it keeps the Wehr a viable force since they can get access to Panthers right away. This also means you need to modernise in order to get buildable Tigers, but it's worth it.

I hear people complaining about the amount of fuel it will cost, but the costs are subject to change. Currently, I haven't had any problems gaining the resources needed to tech to Panthers/Tigers/Brummbars, you just need to make sure you make the right choices, although, each modernisation upgrade gives you access to both better AP and AT in some way or another. It gives players plenty of tactical decision to make and will make OH games very interesting to watch indeedy.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HerrVoss on May 15, 2011, 07:28:39 AM
Just a quick question, what snow map is that?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 15, 2011, 07:35:36 AM
Just a quick question, what snow map is that?
It's called Ardennes Forest... ironic isn't it :P.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: cephalos on May 15, 2011, 10:52:23 AM
IS-3....
... I'm just getting either tired or older....  :-\

I wonder how did you pushed it through LordRommel who every time I see whines about historical accuracy...
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 15, 2011, 10:56:22 AM
They probably bound and gagged him :-X
i was almost flamed off the forums when i first suggest IS3
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 15, 2011, 11:09:56 AM
For the sake of good! There a lot of  historical in incorrectness in CoH. And no one seems to be bothered too much.
Besides, there is what is called a "reasonable doubt" backing up the historical aspect of the inclusion of IS-3. And, unlike many vanilla units, it was mass produced as well.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: cephalos on May 15, 2011, 11:16:27 AM
Oh, allright, I just rather see IS-3 as an independent unit, not as a reward unit for ISU. Still I think that IS-3 is rather post-war technology...

I'm waiting for a day, when IS-2 will be doctrinal unit. Or at least will have better skin.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: sniper_bow on May 15, 2011, 11:31:44 AM
Great work on the IS-3 model fellas fits in really nicely!....sooooooooo............ Centurion Mk1 at all? :-[ lol
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Dzierzan on May 15, 2011, 12:40:28 PM
Ehhh KV 1, KV 2, KV 85, IS 2, T 34, T 34/85, T 90, T 70, SU 85....and now IS-3??? I hope you guys know what mean balance, because i don't want another unbalanced patch, yea SU is balanced but i think that little not. And i hope that 1.4 will be REAL balanced game. But EF can be only balanced when Ostheer will be done. So they must be OP as SU is. Becasue WH and PE are not designed to fight vs SU, it is true.

Update 7:

Cool, something like armory in SU.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 15, 2011, 12:44:37 PM
Yeah I know a thing or too about balance. I can assure you it's not being thrown in with epic stats. Like any unit, it's a choice based on cost-performance and current demand. It's a choice between unlimited ISU-152s and one single powerful IS3. It's not a clear choice either, both have pros and cons.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Ghost on May 15, 2011, 12:58:30 PM
Ehhh KV 1, KV 2, KV 85, IS 2, T 34, T 34/85, T 90, T 70, SU 85....and now IS-3??? I hope you guys know what mean balance, because i don't want another unbalanced patch, yea SU is balanced but i think that little not.[...]
KV1 -> replaces T34/76 (reward unit)
KV85 -> replaces T34/85 (reward unit)
IS-3 -> a doctrinal "once per game call-in" like KT or JP
so these changes won't destroy balance  ::)
and like GodlikeDennis said, IS-3 will not be undefeatable  ;)

http://www.moddb.com/mods/coheastern-front/images/kv-1#imagebox (http://www.moddb.com/mods/coheastern-front/images/kv-1#imagebox)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Killar on May 15, 2011, 01:15:21 PM
Funny that KV-1, Kv-85 and IS3 were demanded but always declined "not going to happen" especially IS3. What changed your mind?  ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 15, 2011, 01:20:05 PM
I wonder about the KV-1 speed. I hope, you are aware of the fact, that off-road speed of it was equal to that of T-34, while the max speed was about 1.7 times lower than that of the latter.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: TheReaper on May 15, 2011, 01:30:47 PM
For the sake of good! There a lot of  historical in incorrectness in CoH. And no one seems to be bothered too much.
Besides, there is what is called a "reasonable doubt" backing up the historical aspect of the inclusion of IS-3. And, unlike many vanilla units, it was mass produced as well.
I have source, a Tank Commander named Pjotr Sztyepanovics Alihanov who wrote his memoir after gone to america. He fought in the beggining of the offensive, started as a regular infantry, then he made it to a KV-2 and after the Germans shot out his tank and survived he got the first of the first IS-3. That was after the siege of Budapest, so we are still in the time period, when the war is not over, so a reward IS-3 would be nice.
Anyway, nice update. Keep the balance lads.  8)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Dapperdawg on May 15, 2011, 01:41:39 PM
Cannot wait to kick some ass with the ostheer, I don't really play soviet union that much but the IS-3 makes me want to play them more!  ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Ghost on May 15, 2011, 02:00:38 PM
Funny that KV-1, Kv-85 and IS3 were demanded but always declined "not going to happen" especially IS3. What changed your mind?  ;)

[...]Regardless, as an eye candy and cool factor, I'd say that if we ever got hold of an animated IS3, we'd put it in EF  ;D
[...]
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Jose on May 15, 2011, 02:06:42 PM
Awesome..  :o  work 10/10, one day I hope to prove
I wait with enthusiasm.   ;D we follow so you do very well
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Desert_Fox on May 15, 2011, 02:14:05 PM
This Modernisation works like the Armoury with russians right?

Anyway good work!  ;)

About IS-3, it can be better only one of it in a game than unlimited ISU-152. It needs only a good balance!  ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: cephalos on May 15, 2011, 02:22:57 PM
IS-3 is going to be tough beast. I personally don't know, which one is better and cooler... IS-3 or ISU? ISU should go to Propaganda then.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 15, 2011, 02:26:22 PM
IS-3 is going to be tough beast. I personally don't know, which one is better and cooler... IS-3 or ISU? ISU should go to Propaganda then.
It's a reward, so no one is going anywhere ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Seeme on May 15, 2011, 02:26:36 PM
I would prefer the IS-3, because the ISU is good and all, but as slow as crap.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Sommarkatze on May 15, 2011, 02:28:10 PM
Wow this is great! :D I found it real fun that you went with the MKb.42 ! Such a nice looking rifle! :D So now.. where is the Maus? :P ( JUST KIDDING !<3)

Good job guys!
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 15, 2011, 02:34:47 PM
ISU is good for bunker busting, doing burst damage and indirect fire support. It can also be called as many times as you want. IS3 is practically the Soviet version of the Tiger ace - fast, powerful but only 1 per game.

I just played an amazing game where IS3 was key.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Gerrit 'Lord Rommel' G. on May 15, 2011, 02:47:55 PM
IS-3....
... I'm just getting either tired or older....  :-\

I wonder how did you pushed it through LordRommel who every time I see whines about historical accuracy...

Well. I'm no friend of this choice but team wants to add this tank.
Democracy won  :-*
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Alexander 'ApeMen' J. on May 15, 2011, 03:30:07 PM
oh
I see that just now

is that the new king tiger in the background?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Shadowmetroid on May 15, 2011, 03:41:53 PM
Awesome update.  You guys never disappoint.  ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HerrVoss on May 15, 2011, 04:01:26 PM
@ evil spike. Yes it is the new king tiger. It is mounted with a heschel turret and looks as if it is in for quit a fight. :o
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Killar on May 15, 2011, 04:02:53 PM
@ evil spike. Yes it is the new king tiger. It is mounted with a heschel turret and looks as if it is in for quit a fight. :o

Are you sure it is the henschel turret?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Jakeman on May 15, 2011, 04:04:22 PM
Can't wait for the Is-3 the is-2 is awesome. With a 3 it can't help but be better. 4000 fuel to build?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 15, 2011, 04:12:39 PM
IS3 doesn't take fuel because it is an off-map unit. Like others, it has an inflated MP cost to make up for no fuel cost. It costs 800MP to call in.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Killar on May 15, 2011, 04:16:42 PM
IS-3 featured in 1.4?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 15, 2011, 04:19:30 PM
IS3 doesn't take fuel because it is an off-map unit. Like others, it has an inflated MP cost to make up for no fuel cost. It costs 800MP to call in.
KT takes 980...
Does that mean, that IS-3 would loose 1v1 to KT?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 15, 2011, 04:21:26 PM
Haven't tested it yet. However, the 800MP is an upfront cost compared to the KT upfront +MP reduction. Upfront costs are more difficult to achieve. I believe the KT would probably beat the IS3. However, the IS3 can gain vet which would flip the balance around again. Seriously, the thing is beastial.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Jakeman on May 15, 2011, 04:22:20 PM
Also, is it going to be like the Panther ability for the PE? Where you have to get it from a bunch of upgrades?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 15, 2011, 04:23:23 PM
It's mentioned several times that it is the reward unit for the ISU-152 in breakthrough doctrine.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Jakeman on May 15, 2011, 04:24:15 PM
Oh sorry.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: SublimeSnugz on May 15, 2011, 04:27:16 PM
Seriously, the thing is beastial.

AGREE if you can manage to keep it alive its a pain in the ass ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 15, 2011, 04:29:59 PM
Haven't tested it yet. However, the 800MP is an upfront cost compared to the KT upfront +MP reduction. Upfront costs are more difficult to achieve. I believe the KT would probably beat the IS3. However, the IS3 can gain vet which would flip the balance around again. Seriously, the thing is beastial.
Would be better if that IS would cost 1000, but would actually beat that KT, since that latter has an mg, and thus is harder to circle-strafe by infantry and far more deadly against it (apart from the monstrous gun).
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 15, 2011, 04:31:02 PM
IS3 dominates infantry far harder than KT.

Snug knows it's true power :D.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Venoxxis on May 15, 2011, 05:38:38 PM
IS3?

(http://operatorchan.org/cp/src/cp7656_fuck%20yea.png)

I still remember that burro always liked that idea and considered it. ppl who beleived that the IS3 will never make it in, simply were not long enough active in the forums.


But its a one time per game call in, right? Everything else would make it either OP or it has to be nerfed to historical inaccurate stats. Will the IS3 get JP-armor?

Finally SU gets a TANK.


Regards,
-V-
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 15, 2011, 05:43:52 PM
It has to be a 1-time call-in. It's too powerful for anything more.

In fact, you could say it's rarer than the Königstiger and Jagdpanther, since it can't be recovered. (I think... Don't know much about the Soviets... :-\)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: BurroDiablo on May 15, 2011, 06:19:04 PM
Yeah, 1 time call in per match, like the KT. Due to its strength, rarity and all round ownage.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 15, 2011, 06:49:43 PM
@ evil spike. Yes it is the new king tiger. It is mounted with a heschel turret and looks as if it is in for quit a fight. :o

Are you sure it is the henschel turret?
Yes it is... i'm completely sure ;D. And will be featured in 1.40.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 15, 2011, 06:54:40 PM
I don't know much about W.W.II, but wasn't the Henschel an aircraft? ???
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 15, 2011, 06:59:57 PM
I don't know much about W.W.II, but wasn't the Henschel an aircraft? ???
It's a name.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 15, 2011, 07:01:24 PM
Yeah, i know - I thought it was the name of a plane. ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Goober on May 15, 2011, 07:02:17 PM
Lol. It's the name of a German company, Henschel & Son.
They made the plane and the turret and various other things.
Like tanks.  :D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Alexander 'ApeMen' J. on May 15, 2011, 07:02:43 PM
henschel was the name of a german defense contractor

ahh goober was faster^^
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Goober on May 15, 2011, 07:05:06 PM
Lol.  :)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 15, 2011, 07:05:49 PM
O.k., thanks guys. :)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: BurroDiablo on May 15, 2011, 07:09:57 PM
There were a few companies in Germany who competed over contracts, Henschel, Porche, Walther, Mauser, Haenel, etc etc. Regarding the Henschel Aircraft, Henschel was the manufacturers name, the name of the actual aircraft was the HS-129... Henschel is just easier to say :P

Ninja'd by everyone, but might as well post too.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Vrachov on May 15, 2011, 07:16:58 PM
I must say This Kv 1 model looks very good is that Burrodiablo work ?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: BurroDiablo on May 15, 2011, 07:24:47 PM
The turret is. The model is from October 2009 so it lacks a little quality over, say, some of the Ostheer models, we plan on remaking all the Soviet models in future to give them full animations so in a years time this model will probably have been replaced with a better one along with many others.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: mcgo613 on May 15, 2011, 07:25:46 PM
FOR BALANCE, I hope that Centurion Mk1 is existed in UK Army..
Is this impossible ?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 15, 2011, 07:30:16 PM
You might as well say FOR BALANCE, I hope the Ostheer gets a maus battlegroup. Is this impossible?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on May 15, 2011, 07:39:27 PM
Hahaha, ninjad by Dennis  :D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: mcgo613 on May 15, 2011, 08:00:51 PM
I dont wanna the game is only heavy tanks battle.
As british user , I just say an request that british army no longer depend on PIAT or poor defensive tanks.
For want to fight King Tiger by using Only one Tank
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 15, 2011, 08:03:12 PM
circle strafe KT to death with a cromwell! :P
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on May 15, 2011, 08:03:51 PM
..or even with a Tetrarch ;)

Tetrarch beats King Tiger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JKIZR9zuns#ws)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Cranialwizard on May 15, 2011, 08:05:10 PM
I dont wanna the game is only heavy tanks battle.
As british user , I just say an request that british army no longer depend on PIAT or poor defensive tanks.
For want to fight King Tiger by using Only one Tank

Use Fireflies and quit whining. If you're tired of using Piats play Amis.

Cheers.

PS: King Tiger (not sure about how it will pair with IS-3) is the sole most powerful tank in the game. You're not going to be able to fight it off with one tank, not even a Pershing.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 15, 2011, 08:05:18 PM
@tetrarch hahahah +1  :)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: mcgo613 on May 15, 2011, 08:12:44 PM
HaHaHa  I give up. I will elevate my tank`s control skill
Looking forward to greatest mod
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 15, 2011, 08:14:38 PM
..or even with a Tetrarch ;)

Tetrarch beats King Tiger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JKIZR9zuns#ws)
...And that's why you don't send in the big guns without support. ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Alexander 'ApeMen' J. on May 15, 2011, 10:27:14 PM
maybe the ostheer gets a cool special ability or call in tank after all 3 modernisation upgrades like pe with the 2 panthers?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 15, 2011, 10:30:44 PM
^^ ferdinand (elefant) call-in

thing was a beast  so long as it doesnt break down
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on May 15, 2011, 10:33:55 PM
Every Ostheer doctrine has something special against tanks (well, at least two of them). One for example has buildable Tiger and Elefant to tackle Allied heavy tanks.
Furthermore, you always have Panther, Marder II and StuG III to deal with beasts like IS-3.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 15, 2011, 10:37:28 PM
Allied heavy tanks?

- Pershing.
- IS-3. (Sort of...)

...What else is there?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Cranialwizard on May 15, 2011, 10:39:05 PM
You could consider Fireflies I suppose...those things pack a punch into Wher's armor
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on May 15, 2011, 10:40:18 PM
Was just an example. Searching for something equal to Panther that Ostheer will have to engage Allied tanks (you may remove the heavy).
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 15, 2011, 10:46:13 PM
Allied heavy tanks?

- Pershing.
- IS-3. (Sort of...)

...What else is there?
thats it.

yeah IS-3 is currently the most powerful heavy armor in the allied arsenal, and will continue to be.

the pershing and IS-3 are so mobile though compared to axis armor it makes for exciting and intense super tank battles!

@maxi if you have good micro and a bit of luck you can beat the pershing or is3 with 2 panthers
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on May 15, 2011, 10:48:51 PM
@RedGuard: Yeah I know, remember my video of KT and TT, that was a good example for both good and bad micro :P
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 15, 2011, 10:50:53 PM
All it takes to beat a heavy are two AT infantry squads, 'cause all heavies, except for panthers (they are heavies in this game IMO, unlike T-34/85), are very slow.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 15, 2011, 10:51:04 PM
how can i forget! :)

ferdinand or jagpanther which you like best? for tank destroyer
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on May 15, 2011, 10:58:16 PM
@RedGuard: I'd say Jagpanther, because of it's speed and the completely sloped front armour, but on the other hand side, Elefant has something mystical :D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 15, 2011, 11:24:08 PM
im going to say(and this is speculation) elefant will be more or less as resilient as KT. but the thing will be so slow you could circle strafe it with a destroyed engine churchill! :o
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: mads on May 15, 2011, 11:28:32 PM
I hope not that is-3 becomes too powerful in the game. when the gun is the same as is-2. so in my opinion, is-2 and 3 should have the same states.
both is-2 and 3 + isu-122 self-propelled gun use the same gun 122 mm M1931/37 (A-19).


(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iosif_Stalin_tank#IS-2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iosif_Stalin_tank#IS-2))
" the A-19 had very good armour penetration, similar to that of the effective 75 mm high velocity gun mounted on the German Panther.
the A-19 gun was unable to penetrate the glacis plate of the Panther at any distance, and could only penetrate the bottom front plate of the hull at 100 m.
It was however the large HE shell the gun fired which was its main asset, proving highly useful and destructive in the anti-personnel role.
The size of its gun continued to plague the IS-2, and the two-piece ammunition was difficult to handle and slow to reload (the rate of fire was only about two rounds per minute). "

so in a one on one kt vs Is-3, I think the tiger would win.
still nice tank ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 15, 2011, 11:32:44 PM

guys the IS-3 is totally balanced, every dev and balance expert here will agree with me

dont start trolling the ost update pls! :)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 15, 2011, 11:51:09 PM
88 armor-piercing round was unable to penetrate IS-3 frontal armor from 100 meter distance.  ::)
while high explosive shells 122mm rounds didn't really need to penetrate KT - is would simply kill everyone inside on impact. And there were AP 122mm rounds as well. Indirect fire on distances up to 5km, direct (straight-line fire) up to 1km with staring velocity of about 750m/s.
Overall: IS-3 was the best ever tank of the entire war. And reliable as well.  ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Killar on May 16, 2011, 12:30:15 AM
88 armor-piercing round was unable to penetrate IS-3 frontal armor from 100 meter distance.  ::)
while high explosive shells 122mm rounds didn't really need to penetrate KT - is would simply kill everyone inside on impact. And there were AP 122mm rounds as well. Indirect fire on distances up to 5km, direct (straight-line fire) up to 1km with staring velocity of about 750m/s.
Overall: IS-3 was the best ever tank of the entire war. And reliable as well.  ;)

i doubt that
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 16, 2011, 12:34:34 AM
So you do.
This is info from the ministry of defense site  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Killar on May 16, 2011, 12:46:39 AM
88 armor-piercing round was unable to penetrate IS-3 frontal armor from 100 meter distance

Thats what i mean. Sounds quite unrealistic
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Cranialwizard on May 16, 2011, 12:48:28 AM
So you do.
This is info from the ministry of defense site  ;D ;D ;D

Depends...which countries ministry?  ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 16, 2011, 12:56:29 AM
So you do.
This is info from the ministry of defense site  ;D ;D ;D

Depends...which countries ministry?  ;)
Not really: KT main gun penetrated up to 200mm of armor, tower armor of IS-3 was 250mm.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Cranialwizard on May 16, 2011, 01:00:57 AM
So you do.
This is info from the ministry of defense site  ;D ;D ;D

Depends...which countries ministry?  ;)
Not really: KT main gun penetrated up to 200mm of armor, tower armor of IS-3 was 250mm.

No I meant which country's ministry, excuse me.

As in the information could be bi-ist. Different sources?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 16, 2011, 01:07:45 AM
So you do.
This is info from the ministry of defense site  ;D ;D ;D

Depends...which countries ministry?  ;)
Not really: KT main gun penetrated up to 200mm of armor, tower armor of IS-3 was 250mm.

No I meant which country's ministry, excuse me.

As in the information could be bi-ist. Different sources?
Well, obviously not the third reich's one.
How does that affect the thickness of the frontal armor (BTW up to 200mm penetration means in best conditions - cast steel in a perpendicular position to projectile, while IS-3 armor was welded and sloped)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 16, 2011, 01:57:52 AM
I don't think that discussion is going to lead anywhere ::).
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 16, 2011, 02:04:28 AM
Yeah, guys, stop talking about real life when you should be talking about how cool it would be for the Ostheer to have the Maus! ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GATHRAWN on May 16, 2011, 02:15:58 AM
so when we modernize the war camp, we lose the FlaK-38 in exchange for the panzer II? as well is there going to be some soviot reward units in the next update?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: BurroDiablo on May 16, 2011, 02:57:01 AM
Thats right. To compensate, we gave the Sdkfz a Flak38 upgrade incase you want to save your fuel and not build a Luchs.

Yeah, guys, stop talking about real life when you should be talking about how cool it would be for the Ostheer to have the Maus! ;D

I swear to god I'm going to go back in time and kill the dickhead (which appears to be Ferdinand Porsche) who even can up with the idea of the Maus, i'm sick of hearing about it.

Not angry at you Paciat, but some people genuinely think that now the IS3 has been added the Maus stands a chance. Seriously, the IS3 is like a King Tiger. King Tiger is already in the game. IS3 does not equate to a Maus because the Maus was an utter failure... fucking logic, how does it work?!
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Cranialwizard on May 16, 2011, 03:37:16 AM
I swear to god I'm going to go back in time and kill the dickhead (which appears to be Ferdinand Porsche) who even can up with the idea of the Maus, i'm sick of hearing about it.

Not angry at you Paciat, but some people genuinely think that now the IS3 has been added the Maus stands a chance. Seriously, the IS3 is like a King Tiger. King Tiger is already in the game. IS3 does not equate to a Maus because the Maus was an utter failure... fucking logic, how does it work?!


Well I think if the germans had another year they may have perfected the Maus, but nonetheless, you're right. I'm going to put you in my sig too :D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GATHRAWN on May 16, 2011, 04:38:02 AM
I swear to god I'm going to go back in time and kill the dickhead (which appears to be Ferdinand Porsche) who even can up with the idea of the Maus, i'm sick of hearing about it.

Not angry at you Paciat, but some people genuinely think that now the IS3 has been added the Maus stands a chance. Seriously, the IS3 is like a King Tiger. King Tiger is already in the game. IS3 does not equate to a Maus because the Maus was an utter failure... fucking logic, how does it work?!


Well I think if the germans had another year they may have perfected the Maus, but nonetheless, you're right. I'm going to put you in my sig too :D
the germans probably would have perfected alot of there weapons systems, given a year but by then they proably would have been nuked by the USA by then. though alot of cool stuff propably would have likly been created or proposed in that time. the germans were inovatores on the highest level.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: BurroDiablo on May 16, 2011, 05:09:20 AM
Well I think if the germans had another year they may have perfected the Maus

I doubt it, the Maus was an inherently bad idea from the start, after the war many countries and tank designers saw this. Allied Nations took German Rocket technology, Aircraft technology, Automatic Rifle technology, but the Maus had no impact on future tank design whatsoever. The concept of Super-Heavy Tanks died soon afterwards, even the the Cold War and impending nuclear doom couldn't brew up enthusiasm for super-heavies.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 16, 2011, 05:27:16 AM
The Chinese get overlord tanks in C&C Generals :P.

Seriously, that's enough from people about the Maus. The IS3 is a heavy tank, like the Tiger, KT, Jagdpanther, IS2 and Pershing. It functions very similar to the Tiger ace, being fast and powerful but not a moving fortress like the KT. Stop speculating about it's stats, you'll all see soon enough.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Morvagor on May 16, 2011, 11:09:44 AM
Nice Feature. Here is my German summary: Link (http://www.morvagor.de/3738/eastern-front-ostheer-vorschau-teil-4-modernisierung/)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: yoshkine on May 16, 2011, 12:33:30 PM
 :Poh, when? when? when?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Cranialwizard on May 16, 2011, 12:38:47 PM
:Poh, when? when? when?

Dear god if I hear that question...

Read my signature. That was a post from Lord Rommel from the LAST update.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Seeme on May 16, 2011, 12:49:53 PM
:Poh, when? when? when?

Tomorrow ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Raider217 on May 16, 2011, 02:09:16 PM
:Poh, when? when? when?
ಠ-ಠ *sigh*

P.S. YAY KUBELWAGEN
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Desert_Fox on May 16, 2011, 02:58:21 PM
I swear to god I'm going to go back in time and kill the dickhead (which appears to be Ferdinand Porsche) who even can up with the idea of the Maus, i'm sick of hearing about it.

Epic phrase, put it in the Home Page!  :D :D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Morvagor on May 16, 2011, 03:42:10 PM
@Devs: If you can't write ü, ä and ö. Try ue, ae and oe. Kubelwagen, Schutzen War Camp, Brummbar... and so on is burning my German eyes ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 16, 2011, 04:00:29 PM
Some of the devs are actually German, but for some reason they don't like using umlauts. :-\
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Morvagor on May 16, 2011, 04:06:27 PM
I know, maybe it's just purpose (for zhe atmozphere)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 16, 2011, 04:08:13 PM
Personally, i don't think making the Germans more 'English' is helping anything. ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HolyCarrot on May 16, 2011, 05:04:57 PM
Wow guys looks really good :)

And man I can't believe some people complaining about the balance of the IS-3 or if it should be added.....

IT'S A BIG ASS TANK!!!!

Of course it should be added ;)

And as for the balance, if the mod team says it's balanced, it's balanced lol
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 16, 2011, 05:23:38 PM
Nice Feature. Here is my German summary: Link (http://www.morvagor.de/3738/eastern-front-ostheer-vorschau-teil-4-modernisierung/)
Nice presentation :).

I know, maybe it's just purpose (for zhe atmozphere)
AFAIK Schutzen War Camp was named like that because of what you said. Aboutthe other units, could be a typo :P... don't remember if in CoH use umlauts.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: SavageWorld on May 16, 2011, 06:35:47 PM
Cool. I will definitely come back when the Ostheer faction is done.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Gerrit 'Lord Rommel' G. on May 16, 2011, 07:20:23 PM
I know, maybe it's just purpose (for zhe atmozphere)
AFAIK Schutzen War Camp was named like that because of what you said. Aboutthe other units, could be a typo :P... don't remember if in CoH use umlauts.

And Morvagor keep in mind; german names will be different from the english ones ^^ Just look at your translations trials xD This wont be cool german names, or.
Pssttt...Versuch es mal mit Infanteriegefechtsstand, Grenadiergefechtsstand und Panzergefechtsstand.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Dapperdawg on May 16, 2011, 07:32:29 PM
..or even with a Tetrarch ;)

Tetrarch beats King Tiger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JKIZR9zuns#ws)

RULE BRITANNIA!!!!!  8)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Venoxxis on May 16, 2011, 07:38:10 PM
So you do.
This is info from the ministry of defense site  ;D ;D ;D

Depends...which countries ministry?  ;)
Not really: KT main gun penetrated up to 200mm of armor, tower armor of IS-3 was 250mm.

No I meant which country's ministry, excuse me.

As in the information could be bi-ist. Different sources?
Well, obviously not the third reich's one.
How does that affect the thickness of the frontal armor (BTW up to 200mm penetration means in best conditions - cast steel in a perpendicular position to projectile, while IS-3 armor was welded and sloped)

Just a note:
1) Its 203mm
2) its NOT prependicular, its sloped back at 30°
3) these tests were done with welded plates. Actually with welded ones, with brinell hardness number of 235-309

source: "Tiger I&II Kampf und Taktik von Thomas L. Jentz"


Its just soo odd to hear that like propaganda data from IJoe ;)


Regards,
-V-
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: delmar77 on May 16, 2011, 08:13:41 PM
Kübelwagen...so? take poits? fire in ruskies? :-\   put traps? really  985cc Motor -> 1.131cc Moto Nice... suuuuper  what?  ::)
Help me Devs... more specific?
S-mine  cust?


But the IDEIA is totally Fantastic and congrats
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on May 16, 2011, 08:16:18 PM
@delmar77:

Kübelwagen will have an MG to "fire in ruskies" as you say. It will be similar to the US Jeep. For capturing points you have your 2 Landser squads in the beginning and Panzer II "Luchs" later.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: delmar77 on May 16, 2011, 09:33:02 PM
schinwagen copy c+v = Kwagen ?

and S-mine..munition $$?

Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HerrVoss on May 16, 2011, 09:33:11 PM
:Poh, when? when? when?

Tomorrow ;D


Is that some kind of sick joke? Or is the beta really going to be released tuesday, May 17?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 16, 2011, 09:41:21 PM
this initial source is gamereplays but this is a hint that its right around the corner - I'm still not going to get excited or pick a date yet though, sllloowwww relic
Ok ill guess Ill say ANOTHER MONTH!

The final installment in question and answer session with Taylor "Mora" Fales today.
COH Retail Patch Q&A Part III
http://www.gamereplays.org/community/index.php?showtopic=774624 (http://www.gamereplays.org/community/index.php?showtopic=774624)

^there was a good bit of information in this Q&A about the actual balancing process and their balancers etc. worthwile read for any of our team

I think Seeme was joiking but if hes right we know to pump him for any future information ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: sniper_bow on May 16, 2011, 09:59:24 PM
Now this is one badass tank, get it in you know you want to, possibly as a Centurion Mk1 as they were built during ww2 lol.

 "An Australian Army Mk 3 Centurion Type K, Army Registration Number 169041, was involved in a nuclear blast test at Emu Field in Australia in 1953 as part of Operation Totem 1. Built as number 39/190 at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Barnbow in 1951 it was assigned the British Army number 06 BA 16 and supplied to the Australian Commonwealth Government under Contract 2843 in 1952.

It was placed less than 500 yards (460 m) from the epicentre and left with the engine running. Examination after detonation found it had been pushed away from the blast point by about 5 feet (1.5 m) and that its engine had stopped working only because it had run out of fuel. Antennas were missing, lights and periscopes were heavily sandblasted, the cloth mantlet cover was incinerated, and the armoured side plates had been blown off and carried up to 200 yards (180 m) from the tank. Remarkably the tank could be driven from the site. Had it been manned the crew would probably have been killed by the shock wave.

169041, subsequently nicknamed The Atomic Tank, was later used in the Vietnam War and is now located at Robertson Barracks in Palmerston, Northern Territory. Although other tanks were subjected to nuclear tests, 169041 is the only tank known to have withstood atomic tests and subsequently gone on for another 23 years of service, including 15 months on operational deployment in a war zone.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 16, 2011, 10:02:27 PM
Oh, yeah, i totally forgot that W.W.II stretched into the 1950s! ::)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HyperSniper999 on May 16, 2011, 10:02:50 PM
What does that have anything to do with the Soviets or the eastern front?

Although it must've sucked for the crew to drive a tank probably covered in radioactive particles.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 16, 2011, 10:05:45 PM
If thats correct it would appear the brits beat the soviets in creating the nuclear safe tank by a few years

soviets first was the t54/55

I sometimes dream 'what-if' the war dragged on another decade into the late 50's early 60's. we would been able to see all the badass new series of tanks and weapons slug it out. like the rise of the cold war main battle tanks vs super heavys. and the always classic m16 vs AK47 haha

hey thats actually a awesome idea for a mod!
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 16, 2011, 10:16:29 PM
Oh, yeah, i totally forgot that W.W.II stretched into the 1950s! ::)
lol ;D.

I don't think brits need one of those.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: sniper_bow on May 16, 2011, 10:19:03 PM
@pariah because i said the war went into the 1950's didn't i? crow bag  :P
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 16, 2011, 10:36:14 PM
IS-3 fought in WW2, in small numbers though, but was a functional model and wasn't a prototype (or at least not in the same condition than the Centurion). In other hand the production of Centurions started in 1946.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: sniper_bow on May 16, 2011, 10:51:57 PM
I don't claim that the Centurion Mk1 fought in ww2 - "Manufacture of the Centurion began in January 1945, and six prototypes arrived in Belgium soon after the war in Europe ended in May 1945" - Wikipedia.

I thought the IS-3 was only deployed to Manchuria in 1945 pretty similar to the centurion being rushed into germany in may 1945

"The IS-3 came too late to see action in World War II. Though some older sources claim that the tank saw action at the end of the war in Europe, there are no official reports to confirm this. It is now generally accepted that the tank saw no action against the Germans, although one regiment may have been deployed against the Japanese in Manchuria" - Wikipedia.

Now i'm not debating it being in the game i see this as a good thing and i'm not trying to say you must have a centurion Mk1 in the game either, but i've searched the internet to find an IS-3 in combat during ww2 and came up with nothing so far...
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 16, 2011, 11:05:56 PM
I don't claim that the Centurion Mk1 fought in ww2 - "Manufacture of the Centurion began in January 1945, and six prototypes arrived in Belgium soon after the war in Europe ended in May 1945" - Wikipedia.

I thought the IS-3 was only deployed to Manchuria in 1945 pretty similar to the centurion being rushed into germany in may 1945

"The IS-3 came too late to see action in World War II. Though some older sources claim that the tank saw action at the end of the war in Europe, there are no official reports to confirm this. It is now generally accepted that the tank saw no action against the Germans, although one regiment may have been deployed against the Japanese in Manchuria" - Wikipedia.

Now i'm not debating it being in the game i see this as a good thing and i'm not trying to say you must have a centurion Mk1 in the game either, but i've searched the internet to find an IS-3 in combat during ww2 and came up with nothing so far...
I don't think you will find it otherwise we wouldn't have to think it twice to add it. Possibly all the tests of the IS-3 in WW2 surely were covered, and unlike the T-44 (that wasn't approved, hence released the information) will never be known.

Now, RMC won't have the Centurion, not only because they already have the Comet (we could argue that soviets already have IS-2 and ISU-152 in that case)... but because won't fit with RMC, where would you put it if would be allowed to be there?? We need to make sure where this stuff goes before thinking how good it looks.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: sniper_bow on May 16, 2011, 11:14:29 PM
Thankyou for being honest, regarding my opinion, having a grown up discussion and meeting me half way.
Centurion Mk1 couldn't fit in the game even as a reward unit for the kangaroo carrier?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 16, 2011, 11:17:19 PM
If it can survive a nuclear explosion, then i would say it's about on par with the Kangaroo Carrier. :D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Desert_Fox on May 16, 2011, 11:31:08 PM
Kangaroo Carrier is a Reward Unit too...it can't be replaced.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 16, 2011, 11:32:05 PM
Thankyou for being honest, regarding my opinion, having a grown up discussion and meeting me half way.
Centurion Mk1 couldn't fit in the game even as a reward unit for the kangaroo carrier?

brits have all their reward slots already in use, roo replaces the cromwell. brits have the Comet, dont forget, which is already one of the best tanks in the game! :)

I find one time callins and super heavys opposite to coh brit doctrine, there's multiple balance issues there. I guess you could say super tanks just aren't the brits cup of tea

ps- sniper your the one millionth poster to try and tarnish IS-3's credability as a legitimate addition - in an attempt to advance their own agendas
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 16, 2011, 11:37:53 PM
I don't think it would make a bad reward unit, but brits don't have anything to offer for that. Reward for the Comet? Don't think so, über tanks should be doctrinals and limited to one.

Besides we have a no writen rule that we'll make up to 2 reward units for each faction:


So, there's no place for such unit... let alone that Lord Rommel will scold us again for including units with doubtful fighting reputation on ww2 ;).
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: TheReaper on May 16, 2011, 11:41:44 PM
- Wikipedia.
The wikipedia is probably not the best source. Sometimes it is less accurate, than when you go to a library. I read a tank commander's memoir about, that he got an IS3, and that was after the siege of budapest.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Venoxxis on May 16, 2011, 11:46:27 PM
Actually really, this Centurion is, besides the facts blackbiship mentioned no option for this mod.
The soviets were the "Tanker-nation" of the allied nations, and so they deserve this tank.

Oha blackjackbishop just gave us another hint  :P


Regards,
-V-
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 16, 2011, 11:47:46 PM
- Wikipedia.
The wikipedia is probably not the best source. Sometimes it is less accurate, than when you go to a library. I read a tank commander's memoir about, that he got an IS3, and that was after the siege of budapest.
I would like to read that too :)... will be useful, what was the name of the book or wasn't a published one?

@Venoxxis
What hint ????
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 16, 2011, 11:53:51 PM
The soviets were the "Tanker-nation" of the allied nations.
The Soviet Union wasn't part of the Allied Nations. ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: TheReaper on May 17, 2011, 12:05:53 AM
- Wikipedia.
The wikipedia is probably not the best source. Sometimes it is less accurate, than when you go to a library. I read a tank commander's memoir about, that he got an IS3, and that was after the siege of budapest.
I would like to read that too :)... will be useful, what was the name of the book or wasn't a published one?
It's the memoir of Pjotr Sztyepanovics Alihanov. He was in a regular infantry group and after he made it to the KV tank. Alihanov is live in the West all I know about him. The book is hungarian sadly, but surley it was translated.
http://moly.hu/konyvek/pjotr-sztyepanovics-alihanov-nemere-istvan-loveszezred (http://moly.hu/konyvek/pjotr-sztyepanovics-alihanov-nemere-istvan-loveszezred)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 17, 2011, 12:08:17 AM
- Wikipedia.
The wikipedia is probably not the best source. Sometimes it is less accurate, than when you go to a library. I read a tank commander's memoir about, that he got an IS3, and that was after the siege of budapest.
I would like to read that too :)... will be useful, what was the name of the book or wasn't a published one?
It's the memoir of Pjotr Sztyepanovics Alihanov. He was in a regular infantry group and after he made it to the KV tank. Alihanov is live in the West all I know about him. The book is hungarian sadly, but surley it was translated.
http://moly.hu/konyvek/pjotr-sztyepanovics-alihanov-nemere-istvan-loveszezred (http://moly.hu/konyvek/pjotr-sztyepanovics-alihanov-nemere-istvan-loveszezred)
Thanks.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HyperSniper999 on May 17, 2011, 12:34:52 AM
Somebody has a thing for the Centurion. ::)

Besides, I looked it up. Ugly, boxxy thing. I prefer IS-3 better.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: BurroDiablo on May 17, 2011, 02:09:35 AM
Ok, here it is. The Official EF Unit Inclusion Chart!

(http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Elburro/shite/ef_unit_inclusion_chart.jpg)

Such a valuable use of my time! :P
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Vrachov on May 17, 2011, 02:16:00 AM
http://www.armchairgeneral.com/rkkaww2/weapons/afv_production.htm#IS (http://www.armchairgeneral.com/rkkaww2/weapons/afv_production.htm#IS) So iwas searchin for some data about production of this tank and that all i found.

Post Merge: May 17, 2011, 02:21:27 AM
I know its a stupid question but how big mp/ammo drain he have ? im thinking about using his weaknes against him.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 17, 2011, 02:42:02 AM
Ok, here it is. The Official EF Unit Inclusion Chart!

[...]

Such a valuable use of my time! :P
Nice chart :). I should post it on the Ostheer section, where is needed because the reward units for vanilla and soviet faction are pretty much done. Perhaps we should upload it at ModDB, a lot of users are confused about this there :).

http://www.armchairgeneral.com/rkkaww2/weapons/afv_production.htm#IS (http://www.armchairgeneral.com/rkkaww2/weapons/afv_production.htm#IS) So iwas searchin for some data about production of this tank and that all i found.

Post Merge: May 16, 2011, 08:21:27 PM
I know its a stupid question but how big mp/ammo drain he have ? im thinking about using his weaknes against him.
That information is useful as well :).

Each one earned one of these (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200231_10150123545297660_737292659_6236520_5288393_n.jpg) ;D:

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200231_10150123545297660_737292659_6236520_5288393_n.jpg) (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200231_10150123545297660_737292659_6236520_5288393_n.jpg)

For now has the same upkeep than IS-2, perhaps will be increased slighly.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 17, 2011, 02:46:12 AM
BurroDiablo, are you saying that you are not going to add the Maus?! :o I am heartbroken! :'(

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Ghost on May 17, 2011, 03:07:06 AM
lol. just saw some crazy people calling for the maus on moddb cause IS-3 made it into the game...not that i wasn't expecting it  :P

i leave it for others to decide if the is-3 could be used in EF or not. historically it shouldn't but you can argue to keep up relic's sense of history and use it as a one-time call-in ;) (which the danger of some crazy people calling for a Maus ;D)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 17, 2011, 04:15:37 AM
I don't think it would make a bad reward unit, but brits don't have anything to offer for that. Reward for the Comet? Don't think so, über tanks should be doctrinals and limited to one.

Besides we have a no writen rule that we'll make up to 2 reward units for each faction:

  • US: M-18, T-17, Sherman 105, Sherman Jumbo
  • Brits: Kangaroo, Staghound, Comet, RMC
  • Wehr: Schwimmwagen Type 166, Geschutzwagen, Voss Tiger and Tiger Ace.
  • PE: Schwimmwagen Type 128, Hotchkiss, Jagdpanzer IV and ???
  • SU: KV series, SU-122, IS-3 and ???

So, there's no place for such unit... let alone that Lord Rommel will scold us again for including units with doubtful fighting reputation on ww2 ;).

To be honest, Voss Tiger is a waste of space and doesn't count as a reward unit. You guys should think about another reward unit for Wehr (not the Maus lol).
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Paladin88 on May 17, 2011, 04:18:41 AM
BurroDiablo, are you saying that you are not going to add the Maus?! :o I am heartbroken! :'(

 ;D ;D ;D

Why does it have to be the Maus?  >:(
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 17, 2011, 06:02:53 AM
The Voss tiger is only a skin unlocked by having ToV and completing the Tiger ace campaign. No statistical difference. The Tiger ace is a reward unit for the King Tiger of terror doctrine and is much better than a regular Tiger.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: delmar77 on May 17, 2011, 06:09:25 AM
sorry i delete my question about Tigre// voss diferent normal tigre;;;thanks

Post Merge: May 17, 2011, 06:18:07 AM
and YES..i believe wher 2 tigres and usa 2 pershing!!! and Tigre ACE8)
old boys....
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Raider217 on May 17, 2011, 06:39:14 AM
  • US: M-18, T-17, Sherman 105, Sherman Jumbo
  • Brits: Kangaroo, Staghound, Comet, RMC
  • Wehr: Schwimmwagen Type 166, Geschutzwagen, Voss Tiger and Tiger Ace.
  • PE: Schwimmwagen Type 128, Hotchkiss, Jagdpanzer IV and ???
  • SU: KV series, SU-122, IS-3 and ???

Just remembering the main suggestions/discussions for those spots
PE: Sturmtiger-Hummel or JagdTiger-JagdPanther
SU: Who knows :P

ATM more worried bout IS-3 and KV series to care all that much :D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 17, 2011, 06:40:23 AM
Jagdtiger is out of EF :(. But i think the last reward unit for PE is going to surprise you :).

About the sturmtiger, Halftrack have a model (which uses in his mod, BotB) but we haven't asked him to use it so... it's not a Sturmtiger->Hummel but certainly is closer XD.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 17, 2011, 07:05:58 AM
Yeah not a bad guess lol.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: BurroDiablo on May 17, 2011, 08:14:56 AM
Doesn't the Sturmtiger in BotB basically throw out a V1?

Wonder if the guys over on Moddb will find this acceptable. We could mod it into a V1 machine gun! Yay, For the Fatherland! and all that ballocks.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 17, 2011, 09:03:20 AM
Doesn't the Sturmtiger in BotB basically throw out a V1?

sounds like a buff is in order
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 17, 2011, 09:27:48 AM
I hate UP useless units.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Venoxxis on May 17, 2011, 10:06:14 AM
Jagdtiger is out of EF :(. But i think the last reward unit for PE is going to surprise you :).

About the sturmtiger, Halftrack have a model (which uses in his mod, BotB) but we haven't asked him to use it so... it's not a Sturmtiger->Hummel but certainly is closer XD.

The upcoming units you didnt mention are the hint :P, well i wasnt long time around here..
Do we get for EVERY faction all 4 reward units in the upcoming patch? o_O


another thing:
To be honest, Voss Tiger is a waste of space and doesn't count as a reward unit. You guys should think about another reward unit for Wehr (not the Maus lol).
Actually this is a fact. Voss Tiger skin is:
1) just a skin
2) boring, because there are no stat changes
3) another Tiger

So, no reward units after all. Either it should be replaced or another reward unit should be added.

Regards,
-V-
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Troynl on May 17, 2011, 10:17:18 AM
BurroDiablo, are you saying that you are not going to add the Maus?! :o I am heartbroken! :'(

 ;D ;D ;D

Why does it have to be the Maus?  >:(

because it is a stupid super tank, and people love stupid super tanks.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 17, 2011, 10:20:38 AM
@venoxxis maybe you missed the memo, we said hauptman schultz Black tiger ace is a reward now for the king tiger. it takes the place of the old jagtiger. 4 units total


think of the black tiger as a faster tiger, with more hitpoints. very, very dangerous
it is better suited to offensive role than the standard tiger, but at the same time the vet 3 blitz tiger is more survivable IMO with the vet mods it gets like damage reduction, more HP, and deflection modifier. plus you can always call another in. slap the voss skin on it and you're big pimpin 8)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 17, 2011, 11:21:58 AM
No, I think he understands fine. He's probably more excited than any other single person on here about it. We're discussing the pointlessness of including the Voss Tiger skin in the 4 reward per faction limit.

The Soviets only get 3 rewards in the next patch. Propaganda doctrine is completely redone as well though so I guess that sort of counts. I wonder if anyone can guess what the new PE unit will be before it's announced (who isn't a dev, tester or translator of course).
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on May 17, 2011, 11:25:28 AM
Isn't the fourth Soviet reward unit ready to be implemented?  ???
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 17, 2011, 12:04:03 PM
No, I think he understands fine. He's probably more excited than any other single person on here about it. We're discussing the pointlessness of including the Voss Tiger skin in the 4 reward per faction limit.



ohhh, well I'd have to agree. A skin shouldnt count as a 4th and final reward unit. it wouldn't be fair. So im with you guys on that
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 17, 2011, 12:07:08 PM
There is no 4th Soviet reward yet Maxi.

The PE unit is not another KT.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: sniper_bow on May 17, 2011, 12:34:09 PM
@ Hypersnyper999 for one i'm not a centurion lover you chopper and what this has to do with the eastern front? I dunno maybe you should ask why the eastern front devs added RMC as reward unit when its all about the eastern front. I'm not bothered that the IS 3 will be in the game and the centurion won't be in the game and never will be... who cares i'm looking forward to all the stuff that the devs are up to including the next update and the Ostheer, just because i have less posts than you doesn't give you the divine right to try and be little me on a public forum either you registered the day after me on this forum but i don't hold this against you C.R.O.W. "kaaa.... kaaa"  so wind your neck in.

IS3 never fought in europe and loads of sources other than wikipedia say this as well, plus soviet combat records have no records of it ever fighting on the eastern front and it was DEPLOYED to manchuria in august 1945 and never fought and it soon got replaced, atleast there was the centurion mk1 in europe in may 1945 so much as myth could be said about the IS3 plus the centurion went on to a distinguished career, and i doubt the same could be said about the IS3 even in foreign armies such as egypt.

 "IS-3 was reported by several German units, both in Pomerania to the north and in Vienna to the south, but none of those sightings are confirmed by ANY Soviet source - and the Vienna sighting is definitely fake, because we can track the equipment of every Soviet tank unit that was there.
In fact, I have identified four Guards Heavy Tank Regiments that were sent to the rear in 1945 to be retrained and re-equipped with the iS-3. They were:
35th Guards Tank Regiment - sent back to the Belorussian-Litovsk District on 20 April 1945
67th and 113th Guards Tank Regiments, both sent back to the L'vov District on 21 April 1945
113th Guards Tank Regiment, formed from the 121st Guards SU Regiment in February 1945 and never returned to the front.
Note that none of these units returned to the front, or even to the command of any H in the Active Army at the front, before the war ended.
Interestingly, there are NO heavy tank regiments that go into reserve in late 1944-early 1945 and then return to the front, so there was no opportunity for a unit to be equipped and trained on the new vehicles and then get back into the fight before the war (in Europe) ended.
Finally, none of this means that knowledge of the IS-3 was absent from front-line Soviet tankers, and therefore available to the Germans from POW reports. Remember that part of the training of Soviet tank crewmen took place at the tank factories, so members in training in late 1944 could very likely have seen IS-3s being assembled and taken that knowledge back to the front before the end of the war. I have copies of POW interrogations from early 1943 in which Soviet tankers described the new "T-43" tank to the Germans - a vehicle that was only built as a prototype and never fielded at all! It would not surprise me at all to find similar reports on the IS-3 being built in much larger numbers just before the war ended..."
arm chair general

 "The first test group of JS-3's left the factory gates in mid-May 1945. Despite western opinion (usually I hear about JS-3's seen on the streets of Vienna/Berlin), JS-3 tanks weren't involved in battles on the Eastern Front. The participation of JS-3's in Far Eastern Front battles (in August 1945) is still unverified: at least one tank regiment of JS-3 tanks was sent, but Soviet combat records don't confirm any actual combat. Although never available in large numbers, it was for a decade the most powerful tank in the world and a major influence on subsequent tank designs. After the war the IS-3 was supplied to the Soviet bloc countries of Czechoslovakia, the German Democratic Republic (DDR, East Germany), and Poland; it was also exported to Egypt, Libya, and Syria."
Airlandseaweapons.com
I'd suggest using that chart yourself burrodiablo you wee dundarheeed

Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: luz777 on May 17, 2011, 01:44:47 PM
Aye, also hoping the Voss Tiger isn't counting towards the Reward Unit limit for Wehr.

Two reward Tigers seems abit much, especially when there's already one in game anyhow.

Cheers
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 17, 2011, 01:45:54 PM
If we look at more recent history, insulting the devs never seems to get people very far.

Regardless of whether it was fielded or not, which is debatable but you can't rule it out, the tank can be plausibly fielded in the Soviet unit roster. The same cannot be said for the Centurion which just doesn't fit within the British faction.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Ghost on May 17, 2011, 02:22:14 PM
[...]I wonder if anyone can guess what the new PE unit will be before it's announced (who isn't a dev, tester or translator of course).
as i have no idea i'll throw in the Nashorn  ;)

To be honest, Voss Tiger is a waste of space and doesn't count as a reward unit. You guys should think about another reward unit for Wehr (not the Maus lol).
Actually this is a fact. Voss Tiger skin is:
1) just a skin
2) boring, because there are no stat changes
3) another Tiger

So, no reward units after all. Either it should be replaced or another reward unit should be added.
+1, it should stay as a reward for the tiger, but shouldn't be counted as a real reward unit.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Desert_Fox on May 17, 2011, 02:32:55 PM
Jagdtiger is out of EF

Why??  :'( :'(

I love that tank destroyer.  :D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Goober on May 17, 2011, 03:01:18 PM
Pssshhhh, Ostheeer doesn't need maus. As long as they have E-100  ;D


JK JK JK JK JK JK JK JK JK JK JK!
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Venoxxis on May 17, 2011, 03:03:13 PM
No, I think he understands fine. He's probably more excited than any other single person on here about it. We're discussing the pointlessness of including the Voss Tiger skin in the 4 reward per faction limit.
[...]

Yep he got it. I throw that idea in once, after the devs confirmed it & so i created my signature ;)

For the PE reward, if its so "unguessable" than it should be an non-german unit :P
Or infantry? :D

Regards,
-V-
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: GodlikeDennis on May 17, 2011, 04:27:21 PM
I didn't say it's unguessable, just that it would be interesting to see the responses. There might not actually be a 4th PE reward unit at all and I'm just playing a mean trick on you all :P.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: delmar77 on May 17, 2011, 04:31:13 PM
Please, Stop IS3 blablabla... Focus in MOdernization... the tec tree is fine? Kwagen is similiar jeep?  the focus the marksman...fire one por second?

thanks....
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HerrVoss on May 17, 2011, 05:24:04 PM
@ Blackbishop
Besides we have a no writen rule that we'll make up to 2 reward units for each faction:

US: M-18, T-17, Sherman 105, Sherman Jumbo
Brits: Kangaroo, Staghound, Comet, RMC
Wehr: Schwimmwagen Type 166, Geschutzwagen, Voss Tiger and Tiger Ace.
PE: Schwimmwagen Type 128, Hotchkiss, Jagdpanzer IV and  ???
SU: KV series, SU-122, IS-3 and  ???

Replace Voss Tiger with Sturmtiger and add a Nashorn to the PE

I would also love to see a PaK 43/41 for the Wehr as a replacement for the PaK 38. 8)
A good view of some more angles. http://www.flamesofwar.com/?tabid=53&art_id=653 (http://www.flamesofwar.com/?tabid=53&art_id=653)

Just a thought....
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on May 17, 2011, 05:54:17 PM
@HerrVoss: An 88 (though it's just the PaK43) for Wehrmacht T2 sounds veeery OP to me. Nevertheless, I like your idea of Nashorn for PE.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Alexander 'ApeMen' J. on May 17, 2011, 06:19:13 PM
i also think that a stormtiger works better with terror doctrin than tiger ace, but this would make terror op i think.

i actually hope last reward unit for pe will be the jagdtiger which replace the jagdpanther
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 17, 2011, 06:27:39 PM
i also think that a stormtiger works better with terror doctrin than tiger ace, but this would make terror op i think.

i actually hope last reward unit for pe will be the jagdtiger which replace the jagdpanther
It's like replacing T-34/85 with IS-2  ::)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HerrVoss on May 17, 2011, 06:29:44 PM
Maybe the PaK 43/41 to replace the 88 in defensive to give a mobile alternative. Also a 5 man crew seems like it would fit.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Desert_Fox on May 17, 2011, 06:56:55 PM
Maybe the PaK 43/41 to replace the 88 in defensive to give a mobile alternative. Also a 5 man crew seems like it would fit.

Mmmm...mobile 88 ?? OP...  ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on May 17, 2011, 06:58:56 PM
Maybe the PaK 43/41 to replace the 88 in defensive to give a mobile alternative. Also a 5 man crew seems like it would fit.

Mmmm...mobile 88 ?? OP...  ;)

It could have to lock down before firing..  ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 17, 2011, 07:01:04 PM
Maybe the PaK 43/41 to replace the 88 in defensive to give a mobile alternative. Also a 5 man crew seems like it would fit.

Mmmm...mobile 88 ?? OP...  ;)

It could have to lock down before firing..  ;)
Only if it would lock down forever.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Desert_Fox on May 17, 2011, 07:34:33 PM
Maybe the PaK 43/41 to replace the 88 in defensive to give a mobile alternative. Also a 5 man crew seems like it would fit.

Mmmm...mobile 88 ?? OP...  ;)

It could have to lock down before firing..  ;)
Only if it would lock down forever.

In this way it's senseless havin' a MOBILE 88mm...
But Maxi hit!  ;)

Anyway I think there's a apposite topic for Reward Units speculation.  ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HyperSniper999 on May 17, 2011, 09:08:05 PM
What the hell is it with people who are like "Maus Maus! IS-3 IS-3! Some other barely World War II tank! Rabble Rabble!"

The more people whine about Maus and other stupid tanks, the more and more I hate the diea of the IS-3. It's a cool tank, but this entire super mega tank obsession is getting annoying.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 17, 2011, 09:10:27 PM
Tell that to Relic - "KT! KT!"  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HerrVoss on May 17, 2011, 09:16:01 PM
Tell that to Relic - "KT! KT!"  ;D ;D

The king tiger was a widely used tank in ww2 that saw action on all fronts. Don't let my PaK 43/41 question die without a devs answer.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Seeme on May 17, 2011, 09:53:07 PM
Ninja burros Chart
(http://i52.tinypic.com/15fhf11.png)

Bring in the maus!

In case you don't know, am JK
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: cephalos on May 17, 2011, 09:59:14 PM
 ;D haha, Seeme, this is the best irony I've ever seen  ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 17, 2011, 10:05:52 PM
Nice work Seeme ;D!!
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on May 17, 2011, 10:23:25 PM
Hahaha Seeme you are the best  :D xDDD
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: RedGuard on May 17, 2011, 10:42:18 PM
Don't let my PaK 43/41 question die without a devs answer.

You should be satisfied with the final reward I think, thats all I can say.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Desert_Fox on May 17, 2011, 10:49:15 PM
Hahaha! Nice pic!  :D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: BurroDiablo on May 18, 2011, 03:40:24 AM
Even if that were the case, it would still only be a maybe :P
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: mads on May 18, 2011, 11:53:34 AM
t35
I have a dream, that one day we will see a T35 as a su reward units. it would be a slow tank but a tank that eats soldiers for breakfast. it should have about 5 points in killing tanks as its main gun was only a 76.2 mm gun Model 27/32. it would kill small vehicles and soldiers easily as it has its big guns + 2 × 45 mm guns + 5 or 6 × 7.62 mm machine guns. T35 will be difficult to lure into an ambush, as it has weapons all over. T35 does have the weakness that it is not well armored, so it would be vulnerable to tanks. its armor was only between 11-30 mm, but its states facing troops and small vehicles should be compensation for its armor. I would think it would be a fun tank to have the game, it could also work as a reward units for kv2.
this is my dream. ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 18, 2011, 12:02:17 PM
Man, this is a "Maus" :(
(http://www.morozov.com.ua/images/p68l.jpg)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: mads on May 18, 2011, 12:21:46 PM
No it is not, it's a T35 and have both weaknesses and strengths. :)


Post Merge: May 18, 2011, 12:23:53 PM
uh uh another idea ;D
could it be possible to give the Brits a new specialty. because I have noticed that in worldbuilder, there is a Halifax bomber. I think it's a shame that such a large and beautiful aircraft is not used in the game. so I was wondering if you could give the Brits a bombing run just like Americans, but just much wilder and more powerful. it would be very expensive but very powerful bit like a Creeping Barrage just faster.
you could replace it with their Decoy Artillery and put the price up to 250 munitions.
this is only an idea but a good one. ;D
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: sniper_bow on May 18, 2011, 12:30:44 PM
@ Hypersniper999
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What the hell is it with people who are like "Maus Maus! IS-3 IS-3! Some other barely World War II tank! Rabble Rabble!"

The more people whine about Maus and other stupid tanks, the more and more I hate the diea of the IS-3. It's a cool tank, but this entire super mega tank obsession is getting annoying.

OOOOoooooo....... who woke up on the wrong side of the swastika this morning eh?  Don't worry :-*

@Mads +1 on the bombing run Brits need airpower considering they had one of the most powerful airforces during this period
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: mads on May 18, 2011, 01:20:31 PM
I would also like to see karl morser joine osthers. it is very big and slow but very powerful. 7 were made ​​and all 7 were fighting on the east front, where they bombed the soviet bunkers. it had a very slow reloding tim, but a great effect when it hits the target with 60mm madness. all soldiers who are in the same sector as Karl Morser when it fires should get scared and throw himself to the ground in fear.
 this is perhaps not it best idea as it took 10 minutes to reload karl Morse which will act silly in the game. the reload time should be cut down so it will work in the game.
it also perhaps too big for this game and perhaps also too difficult to make.
but it is is only an idea.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: BurroDiablo on May 18, 2011, 01:24:39 PM
The Karl and T35... they've been discussed countless amounts of times. We've already announced what we're doing for the Ostheer, so the Karl won't be in there, and it will certainly not be appearing as a unit. T35 would simply be a pain in the ass to animate properly.

Anyway, this isn't a unit suggestion thread...
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 18, 2011, 01:25:00 PM
And that one is the revival of "Dora" theme  ::)
(http://www.tankmuseum.ru/images/pav6-14.jpg)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Rikard Blixt on May 18, 2011, 09:21:02 PM
This thread is not for the discussion of Eastern Front Reward units, please do it over in Soviet Suggestion / General Discussion. Any post not relating to Modernisation will be deleted from now on.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 18, 2011, 10:00:07 PM
Well 1 thing i was wondering about the update was what the buttons above and below the infantry button are. Are you still working on the graphics for them?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on May 18, 2011, 10:04:52 PM
Because it is the HQ where you research the upgrades, I think the icons are the ones of SdKfz. 10 and the upgrade to heal troups. I don't know if they are in beta stage, but the devs don't want us to see them..
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 18, 2011, 10:17:17 PM
Because it is the HQ where you research the upgrades, I think the icons are the ones of SdKfz. 10 and the upgrade to heal troups. I don't know if they are in beta stage, but the devs don't want us to see them..
You are correct, in both assertions.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: pariah on May 18, 2011, 10:20:38 PM
O.K., thanks for the answers, guys. So they're not special swirly upgrades? I is sad. :(
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Alexander 'ApeMen' J. on May 19, 2011, 01:40:26 AM
are there any plans to grant a special call in or abillity when you research all 3 upgrades? like it is at the panzer elite with the two panthers?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 19, 2011, 02:02:00 AM
are there any plans to grant a special call in or abillity when you research all 3 upgrades? like it is at the panzer elite with the two panthers?
At this point no. Ostheer currently has a lot of stuff, more than other factions.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Versedhorison on May 25, 2011, 05:36:08 PM
hey its nice to see more cool german millitary hardware.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 25, 2011, 05:40:55 PM
are there any plans to grant a special call in or abillity when you research all 3 upgrades? like it is at the panzer elite with the two panthers?
At this point no. Ostheer currently has a lot of stuff, more than other factions.
Now that you mention it, I remember a lot of whining about soviets having "way too many units and building options". As I see from the 1.4. changelog this "call of the community" was heard. Ironic, isn't it, that the ostheer already has more units and building options than soviets ever did?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 25, 2011, 05:51:18 PM
are there any plans to grant a special call in or abillity when you research all 3 upgrades? like it is at the panzer elite with the two panthers?
At this point no. Ostheer currently has a lot of stuff, more than other factions.
Now that you mention it, I remember a lot of whining about soviets having "way too many units and building options". As I see from the 1.4. changelog this "call of the community" was heard. Ironic, isn't it, that the ostheer already has more units and building options than soviets ever did?
Their units aren't redundant, like the penal troops. You may get some units depending of your path teching.

Now i think, you are whining a lot because of that. So, because we removed penal troops but we introduced Naval Infantry and ZiS-3, and everything else remain there soviets have less units. Maths doesn't lie, soviets had X units, removed one and added two, so we get X+1. I don't see a minor number of units.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 25, 2011, 05:56:55 PM
I disagree, they were redundant. In fact, they were plenty useful, convenient, and cheap, and were to become extremely powerful, since the "unsuppressiveness" issue was fixed.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 25, 2011, 05:59:10 PM
Yes, but soviets had too many choices at the same time for units that cover the same role and that's what you cannot get with ostheer(you choose one pool and you stick with that) or any other faction.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Raider217 on May 25, 2011, 06:00:50 PM
are there any plans to grant a special call in or abillity when you research all 3 upgrades? like it is at the panzer elite with the two panthers?
At this point no. Ostheer currently has a lot of stuff, more than other factions.
Now that you mention it, I remember a lot of whining about soviets having "way too many units and building options". As I see from the 1.4. changelog this "call of the community" was heard. Ironic, isn't it, that the ostheer already has more units and building options than soviets ever did?
Their units aren't redundant, like the penal troops. You may get some units depending of your path teching.

Now i think, you are whining a lot because of that. So, because we removed penal troops but we introduced Naval Infantry, and everything else remain there soviets have less units. Math doesn't lie, soviets had X units, removed one and added one, so we get X again. I don't see a minor number of units.
Cant forget ZIS-3  8)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: IJoe on May 25, 2011, 06:04:09 PM
ZiS3 is an emplacement.

I'm not whining.
Pools are switchable. Penals/conscripts were not.
NI is doctrinal, and I see no connection tying it to any REGULAR infantry at all.
You also removed call-in option of T-34/76 after the upgrade, for reason yet unknown to me (I loved it!)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on May 25, 2011, 06:20:21 PM
ZiS3 is an emplacement.

I'm not whining.
Pools are switchable. Penals/conscripts were not.
You also removed call-in option of T-34/76 after the upgrade, for reason yet unknown to me (I loved it!)

Switching between pools cost you time and resources, giving advantage to your opponent. With Soviets Support Barracks you get Tank Hunters and Mortars from one upgrade, Sniper Team and ZiS from another and you can have both at the same time. You can't do this with Ostheer. If you switch pools you will recruit different units(excluding the neutral units).

At first i thought both T-34s would be a good idea, but Breakthrough had a lot of call-ins. Also, is cooler in this way. Let's not go further OT here. You are already discussing this in other place.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: delmar77 on May 25, 2011, 09:28:09 PM
my 2.602 is done! not topic but i very happy!
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Seeme on May 26, 2011, 12:06:47 AM
Hurray ;D :D 8)

delmar77 2.602 is done! Yay! Hurray! ::)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HerrVoss on May 26, 2011, 06:01:07 AM
Back on topic people. Modernization should be your discussion.

A squad with all STG44s would be very capable in combat and will give me a motivation to modernize. On maps with big bases, build two of every building!
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Alexander 'ApeMen' J. on May 26, 2011, 02:08:57 PM
i think the devs will have a global switch for the buildings so if you have 2x t2 you still can build one kind of units not both
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Rikard Blixt on May 26, 2011, 02:38:12 PM
Pools are global switch.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Alexander 'ApeMen' J. on May 26, 2011, 07:09:39 PM
thats realy good to know^^
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HerrVoss on June 03, 2011, 08:10:57 AM
Glad to see that so much is done. Since you have released the rather large rise of the aces patch, I assume that all your focus will be on the Ostheer. My only question at point is whether you will make new base buildings or reskin old ones. Please respond because I have been curious about this for quit some time.

Thanks for the hard work!
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on June 03, 2011, 03:01:29 PM
Ostheer base buildings have, AFAIK, not that high priority. It will use, just like the Red Army, reskinned buldings at first.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: HerrVoss on June 03, 2011, 03:39:25 PM
Thank you, I understand. ^-^ It will be interesting to see what you come up with. ;)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on June 03, 2011, 04:21:51 PM
Personally, I'd like to see the Wehrmachts Kampfkraft Center as the building from where Ostheers heavy vehicles are called onto the battlefield.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Gerrit 'Lord Rommel' G. on June 03, 2011, 04:59:41 PM
Thank you, I understand. ^-^ It will be interesting to see what you come up with. ;)

Like with all the other stuff: problem is the animation stuff. Ostheer had a lot of new vehicles and weapons that need animations.
Animations arent easy at all but buildings are bit more complicated because of different models for destruction and building.
So we would be happy to add new buildings but there is so much other stuff to do that we can confirm or suspend new buildings ;)
Think u have to wait till Ostheer is ready.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Jakeman on June 04, 2011, 04:39:57 PM
Can you tell us what the Ostheer heavy tank is or is it a secret?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Blackbishop on June 04, 2011, 05:14:18 PM
@Jakeman
All Ostheer units are widely known by this point, except for the Foreign troops but they won't have heavy tanks. The Elefant and the King Tiger are the heaviest tanks of the Ostheer but are doctrinal, the heaviest normal tank is the panther i guess.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: CrimsonDragoon on June 04, 2011, 07:37:18 PM
It's a populiar qwestion, I know, and I also know the answer, but is ther any aproximate date (month/year/century :)) when new german troops will be relesed?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Gerrit 'Lord Rommel' G. on June 04, 2011, 07:43:44 PM
Jeah ;) This question is easy to answer:

On Victory-Release-Day  ;D Year? Well.... 11110011001  ;D ;D ;D

Okay...No more jokes: No release date. Ostheer is done when it is done!
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Desert_Fox on June 04, 2011, 07:44:19 PM
At a most popular question corresponds the most popular answer...WHEN IT'S ALL DONE!

For the century I can surely answer This one! (or not?  :P)

EDIT: sorry Lord Rommel, same posting time  :)
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: tth81222 on June 07, 2011, 06:36:16 PM
I met a problem. I played former EF Mod in Traditional Chinese, but after I update to 1.40, every new things is in Simple Chinese. Then, I can't play CoH in EF Mod anymore, everytime I start the game(I mean start to play). It doesn't run, the whole screen just stop on my HQ.....

Is that my computer's problem or translator's?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Max 'DonXavi' von B. on June 07, 2011, 06:39:11 PM
Wrong section. Did you update your COH to v. 2.602?
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: tth81222 on June 08, 2011, 06:31:52 AM
Oops!  My bad.   Thanks.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation!!
Post by: Paddenman on June 13, 2011, 12:31:32 PM
Sounds great, can't wait to play Ostheer, that's for sure !
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation
Post by: Monos on September 12, 2011, 10:14:30 PM
Looks abit to much like soviet upgrades, which works in the same way?  :P
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation
Post by: Blackbishop on September 12, 2011, 10:19:45 PM
Looks abit to much like soviet upgrades, which works in the same way?  :P
Nope, Soviets upgrades only affects one squad. Modernization affects all the units of one tier.
Title: Re: Ostheer Update 7: Modernisation
Post by: mulldogs on October 14, 2011, 07:54:23 AM
Just a small thing with the modernisation not affecting some units unless they are built after the upgrade. I know it's all probably finalised but i'd love to see something where if your units retreat they can rearm with new stuff at the supply yard after a supply yard upgrade. I know it won't happen with the Soviets as history tells they don't retreat too often but the germans were always upgrading on the run