Something about new "CoD" title that is truly abisimal.

[Tempest123]

I understand that it makes little sense outright, but "Il2 Sturmovik" is not only the name of a plane, its also a brand name that people have come to recognize. Unfortunately it was given to console and arcade games too, and it is perhaps time to let that name go. However I suspect that ic Maddox really need this to be a success and SELL, and having the recognized Il2 name behind it will do that better than any other name.

[ECV56_Lancelot]

Originally Posted by Tempest123

... However I suspect that ic Maddox really need this to be a success and SELL, and having the recognized Il2 name behind it will do that better than any other name.

With saying "From the makers of IL-2 Sturmovik" will be enough to atract those who recognise the IL-2 franchise.
They could even add "...creating the NEXT Generation of flight simulation..." and it would also be even better.
The name of the thing is a pure marketing thing, and for flight sim veterans completely unimportant, but i also think it's a horrible decission this new name.

[MikeC1980]

My concern would be that people might think its just another addon for tired old IL-2, when its actually a brand spanking new game.

[Tacoma74]

Yes, this should be treated as a completely new series of flight sims. Keeping the "IL-2 Sturmovik" title will be confusing for those who are new to 1946, and new to flight sims in general. Although i am already sold, i do have to say i like the "Storm of War" title alot better. And seeing as that has been the name to be for this game for the past 5 years I think thats what should be used. A name change right b4 release doesn't seem like a smart decision to me... but i'm sure Oleg and Ubisoft both have some sort of reasons for this that we are all missing.

[major_setback]

3 months from now:

"I just bought Pacific Fighters, but it won't install into Cliffs of Dover.
Nor 1946 either. I tried buying the Complete Edition just to save trouble, but I can't even find CoD in it! Help please.

BTW, what is a Storm of Vik?"

[Robotic Pope]

Originally Posted by major_setback

3 months from now:

"I just bought Pacific Fighters, but it won't install into Cliffs of Dover.
Nor 1946 either. I tried buying the Complete Edition just to save trouble, but I can't even find CoD in it! Help please.

BTW, what is a Storm of Vik?"

Its difficult one. You want to use the popularity and recognition of the IL2 Sturmovik series but the problem is the name was never chosen to be a "brand" and is rather limiting and confusing as one. You can't just put a 2 after the name like most movies and games do and you have a title object that isn't relevant to the subject.

I think keeping the same title IL2 sturmovik will be a very confusing to newcomers, an example: I know nothing about Harry Potter, From just the names I couldn't tell you which was the first film, which was the latest film or the order of any film in between.

What I would do is compromise. Take the IL-2 designation out of the title. That just leaves you with a recognisable name that is now a russian word having a meaning (Stormer) rather than a name of a curently irrelevant plane. You could then give it a sequential number, IL-2 being Sturmovik 1.
You could then do
Sturmovik 2: Cliffs of Dover.
Sturmovik 2: Eastern front.
Sturmovik 2: Sahara
Sturmovik 2: 1950
This differentiates game 1 expansions from game 2 expansions. Without this things will get very confusing even for IL-2 fans in future as the game expands.

Anyone think we should do a vote on this?

[robtek]

You people have too much spare time and energy trying to solve someone elses imaginated problems.

[ZaltysZ]

Originally Posted by Robotic Pope

Anyone think we should do a vote on this?

It won't change anything.

[Flying Pencil]

Originally Posted by Robotic Pope

Its difficult one. You want to use the popularity and recognition of the IL2 Sturmovik series but the problem is the name was never chosen to be a "brand" and is rather limiting and confusing as one. You can't just put a 2 after the name like most movies and games do and you have a title object that isn't relevant to the subject.

I think keeping the same title IL2 sturmovik will be a very confusing to newcomers, an example: I know nothing about Harry Potter, From just the names I couldn't tell you which was the first film, which was the latest film or the order of any film in between.

What I would do is compromise. Take the IL-2 designation out of the title. That just leaves you with a recognisable name that is now a russian word having a meaning (Stormer) rather than a name of a curently irrelevant plane. You could then give it a sequential number, IL-2 being Sturmovik 1.
You could then do
Sturmovik 2: Cliffs of Dover.
Sturmovik 2: Eastern front.
Sturmovik 2: Sahara
Sturmovik 2: 1950
This differentiates game 1 expansions from game 2 expansions. Without this things will get very confusing even for IL-2 fans in future as the game expands.

Anyone think we should do a vote on this?

I REALLY like this idea!!

110% behind this for the name!

[TeeJay82]

Originally Posted by major_setback

3 months from now:

"I just bought Pacific Fighters, but it won't install into Cliffs of Dover.
Nor 1946 either. I tried buying the Complete Edition just to save trouble, but I can't even find CoD in it! Help please.

BTW, what is a Storm of Vik?"

yep, god bless those who cant think and read for themselves