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Another MC Game?
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 10:41 pm
by BruceAZ_MatrixForum
Hello Everyone:
I don't know if another MC is in the works or not, but I would like to see something unique – different – considered for the next MC. While I am partial to USMC ([:D]) battle, a European or Pacific campaign is OK with me, and I even like a tank-infantry balance.
I would like to see a thread started here with your preferences for the next MC, or if Matrix is not up to the challenge, a long regular SPWAW campaign.
What would you like to see or play? Here are my preferences to start. Granted some have already been done in whole or part. but a new design twist might be fun:
1. Okinawa
2. Singapore
3. Italy
4. Norway
5. Kursk
6. France 1940
7. Stalingrad
8. Hypothetical Invasion of England
9. Hypothetical Invasion of the Middle East (Rommel breaks through to the Suez)
10. Hypothetical Invasion of Australia by the Japanese
Recon
Semper Fi
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 2:07 am
by KG Erwin
BruceAZ, last year there was some tentative discussion about this, but I've heard nothing in several months. I'm with you on another Pacific campaign, but we already have "Watchtower". I had broached the idea of a "mini-mega" package, featuring two or three multi-scenario battles on one CD, but nothing came of it. IF there is ever another MC, it will be one campaign given the full-Mega treatment.
I will say that the subject of contemplation is on your list, but that's all. [;)]
BTW, have I ever told you that I love that avatar of yours, but you deserve it far more than I could ever hope to. [&o]
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:09 pm
by rrockw
A hypothetical invasion of Britian would be cool.
BTW: If I remember right couldn't you do this in the original version if you played well during the long campaign?
Rich
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 9:43 pm
by Wild Bill
Hey Recon!
Two factors should be considered in contemplating a new Mega Campaign. The first is the matter of the combatants. So far we have Germans, US Marines, Airborne. Appearing but under AI control are the Japanese, Russians, British, and Germans.
Then there is the location along with the time period. We've covered 1941, 1942, and 1944, all in part, in North Africa, the Pacific, Russia and Western Europe.
A new Mega Campaign should at least offer a new human combatant. THis time it would in the light of overall contribution to the war something with the UK involved. Here one could include India, Australia, New Zealand, Free French, Poland, Jewish and other lesser nationalities.
We have not really touched upon the Soft Underbelly of Europe. Sicily and Italy might be our best choice, using the UK as the major human combatant.
As KG, I had suggested earlier a series of mini-mega campaigns, perhaps offered in one package. It never did come to fruition.
I would enjoy seeing more of these, for sure!
Wild Bill
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 9:54 pm
by rrockw
An Italian campaign is a great idea! Let me know if I can ever be of service!
Rich
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 12:22 am
by BruceAZ_MatrixForum
Hi Bill:
Good to hear from you again. There are lots of possibilities and I do like the idea of something with England or others but I would suggest it should be really unique. The British always have such cool names for their regiments! Hussars this and Shires that! [X(]
Italy would be good and really give you a diverse mix of nationalities, operations, and units along with great terrain possibilities. A series of short campaigns is also a good idea but I am not sure if a MC format would make economic sense to Matrix or the SPWAW community - maybe a series of short non-MC campaigns (3 to 5 battles) grouped in a set as KG suggested might have broad appeal.
Anyway, food for thought. Good input.
Take care.
Recon
Semper Fi
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 12:32 pm
by Jim1954
Bill,
I can't believe I'm agreeing. I am just now fully recovered from MCSE.[:D]
If you do try another one, I'm back in with ya.
My suggestion... Italy from Messina or Salerno to post-Anzio, British perspective.
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:22 pm
by Jackk
ORIGINAL: Jim1954
My suggestion... Italy from Messina or Salerno to post-Anzio, British perspective.
I second this. Or any part of the Italian campaign. [:D]
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2004 9:05 pm
by KG Erwin
This subject pops up now & again, and the idea for a new MC is still possible. After the release of the final OOBs, and feedback on these is digested, things should be stable as far as future tweakings of SPWaW is concerned. (In other words, hopefully no more patches will be needed.)
Depending on the subject matter, I've already committed to Bill that I will be there if called upon. The core of the design team is still intact, but many are busy with their own projects.
I'll end this post with the thought, "Never say never again." [;)]
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 1:33 am
by Orzel Bialy
I would be willing to donate my time and energy...as long as the Kunel was in command and leading the troops forward into the fray. [;)]
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 1:39 pm
by RockinHarry
ORIGINAL: Wild Bill
Hey Recon!
Two factors should be considered in contemplating a new Mega Campaign. The first is the matter of the combatants. So far we have Germans, US Marines, Airborne. Appearing but under AI control are the Japanese, Russians, British, and Germans.
Then there is the location along with the time period. We've covered 1941, 1942, and 1944, all in part, in North Africa, the Pacific, Russia and Western Europe.
A new Mega Campaign should at least offer a new human combatant. THis time it would in the light of overall contribution to the war something with the UK involved. Here one could include India, Australia, New Zealand, Free French, Poland, Jewish and other lesser nationalities.
We have not really touched upon the Soft Underbelly of Europe. Sicily and Italy might be our best choice, using the UK as the major human combatant.
As KG, I had suggested earlier a series of mini-mega campaigns, perhaps offered in one package. It never did come to fruition.
I would enjoy seeing more of these, for sure!
Wild Bill
I second that, Wild Bill! [8D]
Commonwealth "Up the boot" in 1943/44/45 and you can count me in! That would also give me the final motivation to get the mediterranean style houses finished! hehe [:D]
Soviet Union 1943-45 "Kursk to Berlin" (since they´re mainly on attack at that time) would also be great.
Generally there´re so many possibilities for another Megacam and I think each would be worth a try.
Well....I believe CL will come first this time. [X(]
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 6:13 pm
by Wild Bill
Thanks Harry...well it would give us something to play till CL gets here [8D]...The Kunel
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 2:58 pm
by mogami
Hi, MC Spanish Civil War, MC Burma, MC French Resitance, MC New Guinea, MC Okinawa..............All you need is an area where battles lasted a month or more.
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 4:17 pm
by BruceAZ_MatrixForum
ORIGINAL: Mogami
Hi, MC Spanish Civil War, MC Burma, MC French Resitance, MC New Guinea, MC Okinawa..............All you need is an area where battles lasted a month or more.
Hi Mog!
I never thought of it but a campaign about the French Resitance might be cool! [X(] Good input. After blowing up the bridge, I can just see my partisans racing towards their getaway car as the Germans are hot on their tail! But for a MC, Italy would be OK by me.
Recon
Semper Fi
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 4:38 pm
by Hexed Gamer
Well I have oft said I could care less what the topic, another MC is cool.
Sadly though, we always get all gungho, and then the cruel reality is, we either have access to the MC software or we have nothing.
Soooo, when someone gets access to this priviledged program let me know, and I am interested in assisting.
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 4:50 pm
by Riun T
I just poped threw this thread but I like the sound of it, I would like more minicampaigns. the Raiders of the Savanna and the scenario Desperate Measures where u raid the sub lochs could go sooo much further and I really like the Marque{freefrench}idea. RT
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 10:10 pm
by Yamashita
Brits in Italy sounds good as does Soviets Kursk to Berlin!
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 3:36 pm
by RockinHarry
I wonder that the many scen makers don´t put heads together and start something like the Red Steel campaign makers did in the past![&:] Sure it´s not the same as a Mega Campaign, but....[X(]
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 9:42 pm
by BruceAZ_MatrixForum
Good point. If all of the developers made 3 battles each, do you realize how big the campaign would be? Maybe a hundred or more! Nothing fancy except a creative map concept and a good AI force pick to challenge the player. Humm...
Now that's gaming!
Recon
Semper Fi
RE: Another MC Game?
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 12:13 pm
by lexxan
I would like to see (before CL will arrive) a "Twin" MC: Italian invasion from UK AND Italian perspective. Just as an icescream with 2 flavours instead one....