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Originally Posted by Mysticpuma (Post 481509)

It's all a fair point and this was IvanK's post:

"We all know something is up inside 1C with respect to CLOD and the planned Moscow/Stalingrad sequels.... which I believe have been cancelled. I base that on hard information provided to me by trusted independent sources. These same sources also say that an "arrangement " has been made between 1C and 777 studios. Exactly what this arrangement is not clear. I say not clear because a third credible source provides a slightly different story.

Two options have been suggested. The first a new WWII Sim based on the ROF engine with unique new content. In this case all models and content from the Moscow/Stalingrad sequels will be trashed. The second suggestion is the porting of 3D models etc from the cancelled Moscow/Stalingrad sequels into the ROF engine to be part of the new 1C/777/ROF WWII Sim.

Foobs touched on all this in his Blog not so long ago. Many have lambasted Foobs scoop as garbage however it does actually closely agree with the info I have received from trusted knowledgeable sources.

So what is the TRUE situation ? the community are enjoying the current "Final" release patch of CLOD. It shows the awesome potential that CLOD has to offer. There is still work to be done however. The community anticipation is that improvements that will come with the sequels will flow through to CLOD. Of course if the sequels have been cancelled (which I believe to be the case) then what we have is it !

So 1C please tell the community what the True situation is. At present the community is in a Vacuum still awaiting that Official "sequel" announcement that was supposed to have been be made a couple of months ago."

All these threads are pure speculation, so let's speculate?

MP

It's almost like his very life is depending on getting some kind of reply from the devs, seems odd. :-P everyone chill and let them work! having all the answers will not change your life for now.. lol :-P

WRT the statement about the investment of government money ... that is old news. If some one wants to take the time and go back through the archives you will discover that it was made back in Olegs time.

This investment was instrumental with the decision to go with a Russian (Moscow/Stalingrad) sequel scenario rather than the original Mediterranean/Desert scenario for the sequel.

And no SlipBall my life doesnt rely on getting a reply from the devs (thats the new devs btw), it was an attempt to get a timely statement for the community. .... I am pretty sure I know whats coming down the track !

Guessing.

B6: They're spreading rumours on the forum.
Luthier: Again?

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Originally Posted by IvanK (Post 481520)

I am just as curious as you are Ivan, we all love the series. But they have been saying for months, that it must remain a secret for awhile longer. So even though I am curious as hell, I will give them that respect, and wait to hear an official announcement. If I were to ask now I would be met with silence, so why bother them, and disappoint myself.:-)

SlipBall,

What we are asking is not for them do divulge the secret of the sequels but to let us know officially if there will be any sequel using the improved CLOD engine.

Is a simple:
"Hi, we had some internal changes but development of the CLOD engine has not stopped for the sequels. You will have an announcement in two weeks, for sure"

I, for one, do not understand why the silence for such a simple notification that would squash the rumors about it being cancelled or a different engine being used.

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Originally Posted by ATAG_Colander (Post 481539)

This......

I don't believe in astrology. I am a Sagittarius and we're very sceptical. Arthur C Clarke

(Just wanted to get a post in before this thread is deeeeeeleted.)

If you were on the development team would you feel a need to inform this community of wingers, whiners, saboteurs and rumour-mongers any of your intentions?
Isn't the community just a little bit too needy?

If I was on the team I would be thankful for the break from the community so I could concentrate on developing the game and for once not have to answer a myriad of questions.

I don't think it's a good idea to go and knock on the door and ask if there's anyone there.

They gave us what we asked for - a reasonably well finished version of the game. Now let's leave them in peace.

It's very nice to hear the unofficial rumor/inside information/scuttlebutt (however you choose to catagorize the information in this thread), that CoD follow-on will not be implemented in a "pay-to-win" model.

While I can see at least some benefits to an MMO Il2, my great fear for months is that it would be implemented in a World of Tanks type model, whose worst aspect is the sheer amount of time that player must spend in order to obtain the next aircraft.

Anyway, it's nice to see a little positive information - even if it turns out it's incorrect in some aspect or the other. Helps me get through the day.

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Originally Posted by ATAG_Colander (Post 481539)

Yes it is a simple question and common sense would be, to get a short simple answer from them. To tell the truth, I doubt they even have time or bother to read here. Ivan could very well be right about things, but what would such an answer do to morale...would be a lock fest around here:grin: