Combat Mission: Afrika Korps v1.02 Patch Released
- Thread starter BigMik1
- Start date
They didn't fix a single game mechanics problem, with the exception of the firing slit of pillboxes (which might not be much of an improvement).
In particular they did nothing about the fact that the German player can buy heavier artillery in Quickbattles, which is a realism joke. And to tip it off, it gets worse in June 44 when it should get better.
I have to re-read my postings but I think I predicted that ignorance to happen. Bascially they took a year to remove Churchills from Canadian service and similar changes that have no engine impact and didn't fix any of the gameplay or realism problems (pillboxes excluded).
In particular they did nothing about the fact that the German player can buy heavier artillery in Quickbattles, which is a realism joke. And to tip it off, it gets worse in June 44 when it should get better.
I have to re-read my postings but I think I predicted that ignorance to happen. Bascially they took a year to remove Churchills from Canadian service and similar changes that have no engine impact and didn't fix any of the gameplay or realism problems (pillboxes excluded).
Last edited:
BigMik1
Member
Yeah, people on the Battlefront fourm are not that happy with the patch. It took way too long to come out with it. I agree with you.
BigMik1
BigMik1
Doctor Sinister
Member
So, are most people likely to be installing the Patch or not? Only, I don't want to go installing it if no-one's going to bother, as it would prevent me playing PBEM any more...BigMik1 said:
Dr. S.
The Purist
Elder Member
- Joined
- Aug 16, 2004
- Messages
- 2,917
- Reaction score
- 1,480
- Location
- In my castle by the sea, Trochu, AB
- First name
- Gerry
- Country
-
"So, are most people likely to be installing the Patch or not? Only, I don't want to go installing it if no-one's going to bother, as it would prevent me playing PBEM any more..."
A very important issue to decide,...especially since the CMAK Joust is fast approaching.
A very important issue to decide,...especially since the CMAK Joust is fast approaching.
Doctor Sinister
Member
You said it!The Purist said:
Dr. S.
Artur
Member
I red on the Blitz forum, that the Armoured Jous tournament will be held with the patched version.
Artur.
Artur.
The Purist
Elder Member
- Joined
- Aug 16, 2004
- Messages
- 2,917
- Reaction score
- 1,480
- Location
- In my castle by the sea, Trochu, AB
- First name
- Gerry
- Country
-
Excellent reconaissance work Sergeant Major!! Damn fine job! Now then, shall we all download the patch by 1800 hours Nov 18? I'll invite discussion just this one time on command perogatives, so be quick about it.
BigMik1
Member
I have patched already.Doctor Sinister said:
BigMik1
I wouldn't bother to bitch otherwise, would I?Boff said:
is there anything invalid about my claims that BFC:
- took a long time to produce the patch
- didn't change any of the actual gameplay issues
- let people in the dark about it the two previous points
Re-read the "official bug reports" threads and how much effort people were putting into it. None, not a single one, of the issues has been addressed (again, with the possible exception of pillbox death by 20mm, didn't test yet), and several people were putting a lot of effort into debugging. BFC watched and commented and then did nothing at all.
I take it you like playing with heavier artillery as the Germans then?
Palantir
Member #86
I'll wait on the patch until some definite word on it's usefulness is put forward.
PBEM is broken, possibly TCP, too. Only hotseat seems to work.
Patch 1.02 has been pulled. 1.03 to be expected after testing. Hehe.
We waited how long on a test team which let a patch throught that doesn't do any PBEM at all?
They've got to be kidding me...
Patch 1.02 has been pulled. 1.03 to be expected after testing. Hehe.
We waited how long on a test team which let a patch throught that doesn't do any PBEM at all?
They've got to be kidding me...
BigMik1
Member
I hear you, loud and clear.Redwolf said:
BigMik1
Palantir
Member #86
Fools rush in... :clown:
Or in this case put out something that wasn't properly tested.
I'm glad I never rush out and pick up the "latest" patch of any game until I hear from "others" that it actually works.
I'm just sorry for you guys (the afore mentioned "others") that got caught in that whirlpool of the CMAK patch going down the drain.
Hopefully you were able to reinstall AK and move on. :horse:
Or in this case put out something that wasn't properly tested.
I'm glad I never rush out and pick up the "latest" patch of any game until I hear from "others" that it actually works.
I'm just sorry for you guys (the afore mentioned "others") that got caught in that whirlpool of the CMAK patch going down the drain.
Hopefully you were able to reinstall AK and move on. :horse:
BigMik1
Member
Well I am going to give them a day or two, since the new patch is already in testing. BFC must save face after this. And I would not call the "others" fools for rushing in. BFC has been reliable in the past and I, for one, gave them the benefit of the doubt like so many did off their track record. This time we got hit.
BFC has to work fast to calm some upset folks. I am disappointed in them. They were so silent about the patch for sooooooo long then it comes out and they didn't test it well? They must be really hard at work on CMX.
BigMik1
BFC has to work fast to calm some upset folks. I am disappointed in them. They were so silent about the patch for sooooooo long then it comes out and they didn't test it well? They must be really hard at work on CMX.
BigMik1
Doctor Sinister
Member
Boy am I glad I didn't rush out and patch up...
Dr. S.
Dr. S.