Some of my favorite things about military history are the quirks that make the different nations or factions unique. That could be anything from uniforms to doctrines.
Germany has quite a bit. Perhaps more than any other military in history. I think that is partly responsible for why the Wehrmacht remains such a popular subject.
I have a couple suggestions for gameplay. And some for cosmetics.
First Gameplay: Running animations specific for Germany
If you watch German soldiers moving in period footage, you will notice the rifle is almost always carried with the right hand only, and held down at full arm’s length (known to modern hunters as the “trail carry”). This allows the rifleman to run easier and swing the left arm. It is also easier on the soldier, who carries the rifle for hours at a time
They were trained this way. It was part of their doctrine.
It can also serve as a gameplay mechanic. Just as in real life. You’ll be easier able to identify who that is in the distance.
Here is a YouTube video showing it don’t in red orchestra 2
https://youtube.com/watch?v=8YHVKMrOCpw&feature=share
Would really give some flavor to the game. In games like these it’s the details that really matter to me.
2nd is German machine gunner animations:
A smaller detail. But I feel it’s needed. Germans almost always fired their machine guns with this grip. It’s just how they made their stocks. It’s an iconic look. Some games get it right. Others don’t
Next is customization and uniforms:
The uniforms in this game are interesting to me. They’re close. But just a bit off. Better than battlefield v. But something looks off on them. They look “flat”. Like they were modeled off HBT uniforms instead of wool. I think they need some work. They’re not bad models. Just have that uncanny feeling to them.
Next I’d like to talk about customization. I know the devs have said they’re working on it. I’d just like to make my suggestions.
We al know the German camo. Hopefully we can get it pretty accurate here. But I’d like to see a modular customization option. Where we can choose from a few helmet types. Bare steel, camo helmet cover, or painted camo helmet.
Then mix and match tunic and trousers. Say we have a standard tunic with camo trousers, a camo tunic with standard trousers, a camo parka with standard trousers, etc.
And then choice of low boots or Jack boots as well.
I’d also like to see more equipment on your soldier. If you’re carrying a knife maybe we could have a few different options on where to place it. In your boot, or your chest etc. same with grenades
Don’t mind the SS stuff. Just using it as an example as I’m well aware it will not be included
This turned out to be much longer than I anticipated. But I’m really liking the game. I appreciate the effort that has went into the uniforms so far. Just need a bit of cleaning up and you’ll have it. Thanks for reading
