Hi All
Apologies if this has been done before, but I'm just intrigued to see which of these wins a vote
Apologies if this has been done before, but I'm just intrigued to see which of these wins a vote
CM2 Elite or Iron - a poll
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People have hashed it out on multiple forums but I don't recall and actual vote. At the time of this writing there have been four votes cast. We are going to need a few more than that - vote everyone!
Elite for me all the time
Elite for me too.
And here's a reminder about the skill levels.
When IRON skill level description says "....which might put off the casual player." I am most definitely a casual player.
VETERAN
Most people familiar with the Combat Mission game system will prefer this setting. It is a fair balance between realism and fun that does not burden the player with unnecessary details or long waiting times. The following special rules apply:
- Friendly units are always spotted
- Enemies, once spotted, are not always immediately identified and can appear as generic
“Enemy contacts” (but less often than at Elite level)
- Spotting information is distributed among teams using the standard Command & Control rules (See Command & Control chapter)
- Treatment of wounded soldiers is faster than in real life
- Artillery and air support arrives faster than in real life
- The life/death status of enemy vehicles is hidden until the crew bails out or the vehicle starts to burn
- Enemy weapons and suppression are not displayed
- You cannot hear unspotted enemies
- Supplies from Ammo Dumps are automatically distributed among troops.
WARRIOR
Warrior is similar to the Veteran setting but introduces more realistic time delays for a number of tasks and events. Hardcore players will favor this setting. The following special rules apply:
- Enemies appear as generic “Enemy contacts” until they are positively identified by your forces on the battlefield
- Treating wounded soldiers takes a realistic amount of time
- Artillery and air support take a realistic amount of time to arrive
- Supplies from Ammo Dumps are automatically distributed among troops.
ELITE
Elite is identical to Warrior with only one difference:
- Enemy infantry icons are always the plain “soldier” type, regardless of their armament or function
IRON
Iron is an optional setting that goes even one step further than Elite, and introduces special restrictions on what the player can do and when. While even more realistic than the other settings, this option introduces a number of interface limitations which might put off the casual player, so it is strictly an optional choice.
- Friendly units need to be spotted just like enemy units. If you have a friendly unit not in line of sight or in contact with another friendly unit, then the only way to find this unit is by either re-establishing contact with another friendly unit or by clicking through the chain of command in the game interface, jumping from unit to unit.
And here's a reminder about the skill levels.
When IRON skill level description says "....which might put off the casual player." I am most definitely a casual player.
VETERAN
Most people familiar with the Combat Mission game system will prefer this setting. It is a fair balance between realism and fun that does not burden the player with unnecessary details or long waiting times. The following special rules apply:
- Friendly units are always spotted
- Enemies, once spotted, are not always immediately identified and can appear as generic
“Enemy contacts” (but less often than at Elite level)
- Spotting information is distributed among teams using the standard Command & Control rules (See Command & Control chapter)
- Treatment of wounded soldiers is faster than in real life
- Artillery and air support arrives faster than in real life
- The life/death status of enemy vehicles is hidden until the crew bails out or the vehicle starts to burn
- Enemy weapons and suppression are not displayed
- You cannot hear unspotted enemies
- Supplies from Ammo Dumps are automatically distributed among troops.
WARRIOR
Warrior is similar to the Veteran setting but introduces more realistic time delays for a number of tasks and events. Hardcore players will favor this setting. The following special rules apply:
- Enemies appear as generic “Enemy contacts” until they are positively identified by your forces on the battlefield
- Treating wounded soldiers takes a realistic amount of time
- Artillery and air support take a realistic amount of time to arrive
- Supplies from Ammo Dumps are automatically distributed among troops.
ELITE
Elite is identical to Warrior with only one difference:
- Enemy infantry icons are always the plain “soldier” type, regardless of their armament or function
IRON
Iron is an optional setting that goes even one step further than Elite, and introduces special restrictions on what the player can do and when. While even more realistic than the other settings, this option introduces a number of interface limitations which might put off the casual player, so it is strictly an optional choice.
- Friendly units need to be spotted just like enemy units. If you have a friendly unit not in line of sight or in contact with another friendly unit, then the only way to find this unit is by either re-establishing contact with another friendly unit or by clicking through the chain of command in the game interface, jumping from unit to unit.
Iron is "a bridge too far" for me (just too much mouse clicking). I prefer Elite. That said, if my opponent prefers Iron, I'm ok with it.
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I like Iron but Elite is fine too.
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Ive never played in Veteran. Usually Elite but definitely no to Iron.... as said before to much kerfuffle.
Prefer veteran. “Will that be a table for a party of one sir.”
I like iron the best, but have zero issues playing Elite or even Warrior if my opponent is adamant.
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IRON All The Way!!!
There is a lot of misconception about how Iron works. IMO it improves the understanding of what's going on with your units. Below is an old thread from the BFC forums where it is discussed in some detail. Of course the screenshots in the thread have been vandalized by Photobucket.
http://community.battlefront.com/topic/119218-skill-level-iron/
There is a lot of misconception about how Iron works. IMO it improves the understanding of what's going on with your units. Below is an old thread from the BFC forums where it is discussed in some detail. Of course the screenshots in the thread have been vandalized by Photobucket.
http://community.battlefront.com/topic/119218-skill-level-iron/
I agree ... I find Iron incredibly irritating to play in.
Just a reminder for those of you who still wish to vote, this poll closes on 3rd November
Only 20 have voted. It only takes 5 seconds (and one click) guys....come on, every vote counts
Only 20 have voted. It only takes 5 seconds (and one click) guys....come on, every vote counts
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BornGinger
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Any of the two is OK with me. I usually use Iron when I play against the AI but if I play pbem Elite is just as good.
It seems I was one day too late. Unless the time limit is extended just as the time limit for PM Boris Johnson's Brexit promise has been.
It seems I was one day too late. Unless the time limit is extended just as the time limit for PM Boris Johnson's Brexit promise has been.
I prefer Elite as well, but like other members, I'll battle on Iron.
Well, with the two late votes the result comes in at 11 all. Thanks for voting
Drew
Drew
Elite all the way... poll closed cant vote!