Expanding Normandy, Carentan and Normandy reward squads

[Vaughn_Brute]

More brainstorming for some new content to liven up our already existing campaigns with some more new free content ideas.
This time around I’m looking to the Invasion of Normandy Campaign and what neat stuff we could see delivered here.

To begin let’s talk new map and setting. There are numerous battles that took place during Normandy the devs could use for inspiration for new map design and locations. It would be nice to expand the Normandy setting a bit to see other allied bodies that took part in Operation Overlord. For example we could go to Caen, or Bretteville… but given that most of the squads and content is American based I reckon that a map based around Carentan would be a appropriate choice.

Carentan was a strategically important town linking roadways between Utah and Omaha beaches. American Airborne forces played a vital role in seizing the town from German troops and has become a important chapter in the history of the 101st Airborne.

I think a Carentan map would make a great addition to the Normandy Campaign. As of right now Omer is probably my favorite map in that campaign and Carentan could absolutely follow suit.

As for new content to bring into the campaign. I would very much like to see some new reward units. Alot of content in Enlisted is unfortunately restricted by what is already available and free reward units give players the opportunity to get new squads and unique equipment for just playing the game. For Normandy I’ve got 2 new squads in mind plus 2 new tanks.

Axis

• New Assaulter Squad, MP44. 5 man reward unit
  2nd Fallschirmjäger Division, 6th Fallschirmjäger Regiment
  
  

  
  
  This unit was one of the German Airborne units that took part in the defense of the Carentan town. Adding more paratroopers to the game seems like a no brainer to me, bonus points if they can be given the proper uniform for the Fallschirmjäger troops.
  The MP44 is honestly just a novelty weapon, it’s an STG but would be cool for collectors and also give new and F2P players a nice opportunity to try out a some higher level style equipment that they won’t have access to for awhile.

• Sturmgeschütz IV reward vehicle
  
  

  
  
  The Sturmgeschütz IV similar to the MP44 is nothing special. A unique variant of a vehicle already present in Normandy the Sturmgeschütz III G premium.
  The Stug IV did see action in the Normandy battles and I think would be a nice reward tank, nothing crazy powerful that it would upset balance but still a unique SPG for collectors and anyone who cannot justify spending the 5300 Gold on the Stug premium.
  Also I just like Stugs! They’re Germany’s most mass produced AFV from WW2 and knocked out more allied tanks than any other vehicle, it’s a shame we don’t see more of them around and I’d like to rectify that.

Allies

• Assaulter Squad, M1941 Johnson MG. 5 man reward unit
  101st Airborne division, 506th Infantry regiment
  

  
  
  
  The 101st Airborne is very well known for many important battles they took part in during WW2, one of the first in Western Europe being taking Carentan and so seeing them in Enlisted is only right.
  The Johnson M1941 MG would play very similar to the German FG42 and would make a great addition to the Allied arsenal.
  For anyone confused we have a Semi Auto Rifle version already in a premium unit but no MG, ergo it would make a very nice and relatively unique addition available for everyone
  

• Sherman DD/Wading reward vehicle
  
  
  Another novelty collectors vehicles or a great tool for lower level players. The Sherman DD was essentially just a Sherman with a flotation device and propellers to get it through water and onto the beaches of Normandy. I threw in the Sherman with the Wading/Snorkel equipment aswell because those were also present on DDay and either would be cool to see in game.

So there it folks, a little long winded I apologize.
Now some people may disagree with some of my recommendations for new content and because I’ve suggested so many reward items. I think these would be great for a D-Day event later in the summer but more importantly I wanted to make sure what I suggested was available to everyone.
With no news of a reworked progression system I make these suggestions based on the system we have right now and right now new levels really don’t mean anything to newer and F2P players because of how long it will take for them to unlock that content. So with that in mind I’ve tried to come up with unique, accurate, balanced suggestions that all players can unlock and enjoy.

Hope you guys agree let me know what you’d like to see come into Normandy for the future

Edit I just realized that the M1941 Johnson MG is the Pacific! There you go devs minimal effort

[doshskia]

YUCK more bullshit weapons, the game doenst need more weapons, its needs more modes, maps, tanks, cars and vehicles,
but you are also missing adding a stuka bomber, one kill 89 troops of I company in one attack IF i recall that right

[Vaughn_Brute]

@Vaughn Brute@live

YUCK more bullshit weapons

Free weapons, minimal effort for devs and content available to everyone not just us maxed out high level players who have access to pretty much everything

@doshskia

its needs more modes, maps

I do agree with this though I still place new maps above all other content additions, which is why it came first on my list

[doshskia]

the devs need to stop worrying aobut adding more fire arms into the game, its ww2 they only have a X selction with out venturing into the world of bullshit

[Vaughn_Brute]

@doshskia

its ww2 they only have a X selction with out venturing into the world of bullshit

I agree with this too an extent. For a couple reasons but hence again why the weapon suggestions I made are both historical weapons but not some werid 1 off prototype drawing that never saw the light of day

[doshskia]

i would like more maps and more REAL maps, modes and with more tanks with armoured cars and such
but instead of scarping the bottom of the barrel for more “nonexistence paper weapons” cant we have more features
i would love being able to set up a bipod then place a MG on it ingame
or the AI being able to set up with a MG in a window
larger maps
a realism mode

[TovarishToNy]

All I need for small arms in Normandy is the non sniper FG42 II but the rest should go to new maps for all campaigns instead of recycling the same map with a different name.

[ErikaKalkbrenner]

@doshskia

with out venturing into the world of bullshit

you’re in for surprises my friend

[Kaisershlacht]

they already did with rd44 and as44 , type2a smg , etc.

[gastanofrizzi]

@ErikaKalkbrenner

you’re in for surprises my friend

I want a free is3 in berlin vs a panther 2

[ErikaKalkbrenner]

@gastanofrizzi

panther 2

am i a joke to you?

( as for the maus, why aim lower kameraden. )

[gastanofrizzi]

Fine no panther 2, give me the Ferdinand

[Kaisershlacht]

jagdtiger first

so what basically this guy proposes is , giving the best weapons for free as reward

this is what happens when the grind without premium account is terrible

[Vaughn_Brute]

@Kaisershlacht

so what basically this guy proposes is , giving the best weapons for free as reward

Yeah so most of my mates who play Enlisted are all F2P players and they don’t play as often.
One of their constant points of criticism is iconic guns and or powerful guns being locked for far ahead in the campaign tree they’ll never get to without buying premium time.
This is mainly where my school of thought comes from. Honestly this issue is worth an entirely separate discussion on it’s own.
However for now my intention was put something together that everyone could enjoy but not go nuts with. For example the MP44 Fallschirmjäger squad I proposed. Being a reward unit that would be it, you cannot unlock a new free to use power weapon for nothing and just throw that on all classes, but I think bringing something powerful to newer and F2P players won’t hurt anybody

That’s atleast the idea

[Vaughn_Brute]

@TovarishToNy

new maps for all campaigns instead of recycling the same map with a different name

100% agree hence the opening suggestion of a new location and new map. That’s number 1 priority for me

[Bing_Kuai]

stop copy pls

[Kaisershlacht]

i understand you, this sounds better than giving a player chance to purchase premium squad for 50 bucks with late gear…

some might argue this would end in complete and endless stg/ johnson spam (which it wil ) , but current game allows it anyway if player wants it

buff/nerf is not the right way either

limiting certain weapons as solution would be difficult to compensate players for their already purchased weapons

im sure stg and its derivatives are pain in the ass for balancing , cause devs have to find a weapons to counter it, even if they were not in that theatre or were experimental

so due history, every rifleman should be able to equip stg

with new tech tree system or whatever its called , at least the grind would be reduced nicely although full auto spam will be preserved imo

[Vaughn_Brute]

Aye I definitely agree it’s very difficult to try and balance the future of the game while the progression system is so linear and restraining. A new tech tree seems like a no brainer and the solution to many systemic issues built into the game like grinding your butt off for like 90% of levels you’ll never use.

It sucks though that we have no word on if and when such a change would ever happen

[Kaisershlacht]

at least we know they are considering it, but idk if OBT players will be thankfull for their complete (possible progress wipe), or need for regrinding campaigns again, or maybe this wont be needed idk

[doshskia]

and i have been enjoying the game less since