Hello. With the upcoming release of DLC 1941 and the focus on the DLC on Russia, we have some more goodies.
As of 1.05 (next patch) we're considering(not promising) adding a few new units and new multiplayer maps. These are going to be freely included in the patch.
But first comes the testing.
There are four maps for consideration, and several new Russian units are being added. In order to make the testing process easier, the new units current use PLACEHOLDER images. This way, we do not need to transfer unit images to anyone prior to testing.
New units: KV85, IS1, 85mm ATG(switch mode for the 85mm AD unit), 100mm ATG, SMG Infantry, 43 versions of Guards, Regulars, Mountain, and paratroopers infantry.
New maps:
Iron Cross, Red Star
August 12 1942
The armies of Germany and the Soviet Union battle for domination of a strategically vital plateau.
Description: Medium to large size, dual offense battle. (Think The Frozen North, but with relatively clear weather)
The Dnieper
September 15 1943
The failure of Operation Citadel places Germany on the defensive as the Soviets surge forward to secure crossings on The Dnieper River.
Description: Small size, battle for bridge crossings. (Think Battle for the Bzura)
Return to Kiev
November 1943
The Soviet offensive to reclaim Kiev clashes against the counterattack of a newly formed German Panzer Corps.
Description: Medium to large size. Kiev is a very large city (think Warsaw) in the center of the map.
Steamroller against Steel
May 10 1944
The Soviet Steamroller continues its advance across Eastern Europe while the Panzers of the Wehrmacht fight to turn the tide.
Description: Large to huge size, dual offense battle. (Think Hylan Valley)
What we are looking to test:
Are the new units balanced? Too powerful, too weak?
Are the new maps balanced? Two of them are fictional and should be more or less perfectly balanced, but two of them are not, and could be unbalanced.
Prestige numbers are similar to the current MP maps. That is, they are fairly abundant, there is no 'starving'. Are they still too low, or not high enough?
How the testing will work:
Make a post in this thread asking to try one of the maps. I will then host that game (paired game) and give you the password.
We won't be able to accommodate everyone for testing, but I promise I'll do the best I can. Remember, we're not here to just play and enjoy the content, we have to seriously test the maps. Once the balance has been worked out, then comes the time to pretty up the maps with manual tile placement and seeing the new units with their new icons.
