AB 1943
Update 22/10/22: Mod isn’t dead, just been slow going. New faction/s underway. This update includes ZiS-3 light field howitzers for the Soviets.
Hotfix 21/11/22: Fixed missing sprite causing crash when playing with Spitfire. New sprite for Mk XIV added. Thanks Karl Adler
To play the mod, select ‘change settings’ from the Armored Brigade launcher menu, then click AB 1943 in the dropdown box.
As always please let me know of any bugs or feedback.
From the recapture of Stalingrad in February 1943 until Germany’s surrender in May 1945, the Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, Red Army, Red Army Guards, Britain, the US, the USMC and Japan are the current playable factions. Future updates will aim to expand everything. In the long term I might expand the timeframe to begin earlier, depending on the popularity of the mod. Immediate goals include refining balance and sprites based on your constructive feedback. As every unit, weapon, formation etc must be researched and a sprite/s created, progress is slower than in my previous mod. That said, the mod currently contains a majority of units an factions and is definitely playable.
General changes/features:
– More of a focus on infantry combat than the base game. Most infantry can move slightly faster
– Detailed/varied infantry and vehicle sprites
– Infantry weapons are more specific. E.g, instead of bolt-action rifle, there is the Kar98k and Mosin, etc
– Most heavy weapons, including crewed anti-tank guns, can now move (slowly!).
– Overall, weapon ranges have been shortened, usually due to the timeframe of the mod
– SMGs and MGs are generally more lethal
– Formations are larger and often contain forced purchases for historical/balance reasons. This is an experimental change that I’m looking for feedback for,
especially regarding how well the AI uses them. E.g, Soviet rifle companies contain AT-rifle units and Fallschirmjaeger have light mortars in company formations
– Tanks have worse vision, with HQ tank units having comparatively better vision.
– Radios are less common, especially for Soviet and Japanese units.
– Motorised units are almost always mounted in trucks
– And more..
Post in the comments section below, visit the Matrix AB forums or message me if there is anything well out of whack, the mod crashes or if you have any comments regarding balance or gameplay. I’m openly looking for constructive feedback, so there’s your chance to influence the development of the mod.
Enjoy.
