Sometime In 2008[DerelictStudios website] Posted @ 11:29 AM on August 22nd, 2008
MEC2 news update, detailing some of the new map gameplay and showing of the map-only Humvee and Abrams versions.
Hit the images below to see full details at the Mideast Crisis 2 website.
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Evil Sister[Blitzkrieg II website] Posted @ 10:56 PM on August 19th, 2008
The Heavy Gustav and the Dora were long range cannons designed by Krupp and intended for assisting a direct assault against the Maginot Line
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwerer_Gustav
These colossal 800mm guns dwarfed even the heavest naval guns of the period (around 400mm), and were capable of firing their vast projectiles for miles. A logistics nightmare, the Gustav and its counterpart the Dora required specially built rails and had to be built into their own earthworks to absorb the immense recoil before they could fire. Even after prepairations were finished, the rate of fire was only around one round every 30 minutes.
Nevertheless, the fortress city of Sevastapol was considered a worthy target and in the Barbarossa offensive the Russian defenders found themselves under seige by Krupp's demonic artillery.
Later in the war, the city of Stalingrad almost suffered a simmilar fate, the Dora was moved into position outside the city to assist the assault, but was withdrawn when it became apparent the Russians were going to mount a counter-offensive.
In Blitz we have our own Dora, and since Stalingrad is an epic city, it seemed fitting to give the Dora her moment in the spotlight. The devastating weapon is one of the most powerful weapons in the game, equivalent to the V2 and Tallboy bombs and beaten only by the Allies' nuke.
Of course a weapon like this is impractical for the skirmish game but it will be featured on the Stalingrad mission, and since this city will be a part of both the Soviet and German campaigns, you can feel what its like to have the Dora assist you, and to be in her sights.
To help show off just how devastating this artillery is, I have put together a quick video showing some Russian strongpoints trying to repell an 800mm shell...
(This is the full song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ot1Pvkdrws - the bleeped word is 'shower' - I blame From Norway for showing it to me!! )
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The Volcano Erupts Less But More![DerelictStudios website] Posted @ 12:46 PM on August 19th, 2008
Volcano Update Time! In our point this post, I present to you:
A story synopsis:
How could it come to this? We all thought that we were moving into yet another great era of peace, far more prosperous than ever before. Spilling blood and rotting flesh was never in the forecast... especially not to the extent that a lowly captain could become the highest authority on Omega.
Not that there is any glory to be held by the last remnant loyal to The Order. Command has fractured, entire brigades gone rouge, deserted, and disappeared off the map completely... terrorism, assassination, and betrayal ground the Senate into obscurity. The survivors stepped ahead... and although the power of a thousand nations is under my control, most of these nations have existed only on paper for a couple years. Omega was hope, now it's hell.
Well now! Looks quite the awesome to me so far. The story, certainly if it can be finished, sounds very awesome - something which mods have to struggle to do accomplish by the way.
Read the whole section up on their site! More teasers are there (registration required to see them however). Also listed is contact information is Nem, who is looking for 3D Artists. If it floats your boat, give it a shot!
Core Renclips Homepage
-Mini Volcano News!
Due to certain factors, I decided along with others that it would be much easier to do updates one at a time as they come along. Not only does it make the stories more relevant and recent, but this was the original intention. However, my last large post will hopefully will show up later this week, highlighting my late late analysis of COLD WAR CRISIS 1.0. In case I don't get to, you are henceforth ORDERED TO DOWNLOAD. ON THE DOUBLE (read the manual first though, pleeze).
In either case, I AM STILL REQUESTING, IF YOU WANT YOUR MOD FEATURED ON THE DERELICT STUDIOS SITE, CONTACT US AT IconOfEvi[at]derelictstudios.net . We would love to hear from you, and feature you! Will you see the next CNC game unveiled here? Time will tell.
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Electric Sheep[DerelictStudios website] Posted @ 01:14 PM on August 16th, 2008
Burgers. Weather Status. Airships.
Hit the images below to see full details at the Mideast Crisis 2 website.
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