- Yes
- No
it pains me to make this suggestion as i kinda wanted that all squads could and would use all type of cosmetics.
but that ain’t just gonna happen, so i instead, take an example that was recently made, and replicate it on some other squads:
more precisely, before the update, the 1st volkssturm didn’t had acess to volkssturm uniforms:
a sub branch of the military where other volkssturm units wound get their historically accurate uniforms:
but now they do:
or, more notable example, italian uniforms across all campaigns for italian squads:
so in today suggestion, i would like to do something very similar.
but dedicate to the luftwaffe cosmetics for luftwaffe squads.
as not many knows, but there are tons of luftwaffe squads that are currently not utilizing the right cosmetics, or outright, don’t have access to those for all campaign presets.
and with this thread i’d like to focus on those while providing names, clothing ids, and actual squads and what not.
NOTE: yes, there are many other instances for pretty much all factions, but for the sake of organizations, each will have his own.
and while the US get the " cheat " by being able to dress up as airborne literally everyone… we can’t get nice things.
but i’ll tackle one thing at a time.
Main suggestion:
Give the following squads all or majority of the themed luftwaffe cosmetics to match what the units actually represent:
in order to make it more organized, i’ll leave smaller “sub folders”
List of squads
25th parachute regiment, 9th parachute division ( Legacy - Flamethrower Squad TI )
Squad Id Name: ger_berlin_mgun_1
Issues:
the issue of this squad is, it comes with default luftwaffe ground parkas, paratrooper helmet, but no choice of different camos, or headgears. and worse, no ability to retain the customization for any other campaign other than berlin:
27th parachute regiment, 9th parachute division ( Legacy - Flamethrower Squad TI )
Squad Id Name: ger_berlin_flametrooper_1
Issues:
the issue of this squad is, it comes with default luftwaffe ground parkas, paratrooper helmet, but no choice of different camos, or headgears. and worse, no ability to retain the customization for any other campaign:
3rd Mortar Battalion, 3rd Parachute Division ( Legacy - Mortar Squad TI )
Squad Id Name: ger_normandy_mortarman_1
Issue:
much like the previous squad, this one only has paratrooper cosmetic as default appearance in normandy, but nowhere else.
600th parachute battalion, panzer brigade 150 ( Event - Horn STG Assault Squad )
Squad Id Name: ger_berlin_event_assault_1
Beside the base uniform, it doesn’t have a whole lot of choice.
matter of fact, none.
which they are currently wearing the Late M43 knochensach, but it wasn’t used at all in the early war campaigns such as Moscow, Stalingrad / Rzhev Nor Tunisia.
191st Luftlande Engineer Battalion, 91st Infantry division ( Legacy - Mas36 Engineer Squad TI )
Squad Id Name: ger_normandy_engineer_1
inspite originally and still was at the time, a Luftlande division trained for airborne operations, it currently has no Airborne uniforms to chose from.
1058th grenadier regiment, 91st Infantry division ( TT - ZK Assault Squad TIII )
Squad Id Name: ger_normandy_assault_3
- For Precisely the same reasons as before, and as putted it in the description, born as a airborne division ( which still was to some extent during the war ) fitted with uniforms and what not, yet in the game, no uniforms of such kind are issued.
1st Grenadier Regiment, 1st fallshirmjeager-panzer division ( Premium - KS750 Rider Squad )
Squad Id Name: axis_tunisia_prem_biker_1
Issue:
unlike most squads from this list, this squad in particular does have mostly themed default cosmetics and some recoloration of the base tunic with few options for the winter. problem is, most camouglages are either pea dots, or sumpftarn which are 1944 & 1943 camouflages which it would be anachronystic for some of the time period, and not suitable for early war while lacking more standard options.
46th jager regiment, 16th Field Division ( Premium - Erma Assault Squad )
Squad Id Name: ger_normandy_prem_assault_3
unfortunately, as i do not own this squad i cannot say for certain, but from what i could gather and see, this squad shares the same issue for all presets.
6th Parachute regiment, 91th Infantry Division ( Premium - Kiraly M43 Assault Squad )
Squad Id Name: ger_normandy_prem_assault_4
unfortunately, as i do not own this squad i cannot say for certain, but from what i could gather and see, this squad shares the same issue for all presets and a lack of different options within the branch that represents.
5th Pioneer battalion, 5th parachute Division ( Premium - G41 Engineer Squad )
Squad Id Name: ger_normandy_prem_engineer_1
unfortunately, as i do not own this squad i cannot say for certain, but from what i could gather and see, this squad shares the same issue for all presets and a lack of different options within the branch that represents.
Cosmetics
now that all squads have been identified and addressed, in this section as the name implies, i’ll cover all cosmetics that these squad should get without stepping too much on the premium appearance toes.
to remain historical, while provide suitable choices and would allow to match some of the existing pieces or introduce unused ones where would fit.
first;
Universal
in this section, all items that are shared and used or should be available across all campaigns in order to avoid repetitions for the in depth and specific campaigns items that should have. Such as:
Headgears:
-
officer_cap_cord_luftwaffe_07_ger_summer_item
unused and dedicated luftwaffe headgear for officers -
field_cap_m43_01_ger_winter_item
an item that is only currently given to one or two premium squads that would provide a matching option for most of the paratrooper sets. -
helmet_01_ger_cloth_camo_gr_item
same for previous item’s reasons -
helmet_01_ger_cloth_camo_item
same for previous item’s reasons -
helmet_m38_ger_no_camo_item
due to being one of the most standard and recognisable item of the luftwaffe -
helmet_m38_ger_summer_item
-
helmet_m38_w_grid_ger_m44_summer_item
-
helmet_m38_w_net_ger_m44_summer_item
-
helmet_m38_w_net_ger_m44_summer_black_green_item
an unusued variant with grid-net -
helmet_m38_w_net_ger_m44_summer_sheen_item
an unused item to match most camouflage options ( although by the time this suggestion comes out, or gets revisisted, might have been given to some premium. ) -
helmet_m38_ger_with_sumpftarn_olive_cover_item
a standard green variant for most non camouflaged items -
attachable_wear_helmet_m38_ger_with_cover_green2_item
-
attachable_wear_helmet_m38_ger_with_cover_splittertarn2_item
to match most of the existing items currently given to the default pieces of the squad
Tunics:
-
attachable_wear_ger_hooded_smock_open_item
an open version of the previous smock with flieger blouse tabs -
attachable_wear_knochensack_m40_olive_w_fliegerbluse_item
a M40 knochensack paratrooper early war overalls -
attachable_wear_knochensack_m40_splinter_green_w_fliegerbluse_item
a similar version but with a matching camo -
attachable_wear_anorak_m42_noleaves_item
a widely used smock by the luftwaffe in 1941/2 Zeltbahn camouflage
Pants:
-
attachable_wear_pants_01_ger_summer_sheen_item
-
attachable_wear_pants_02_splittertarn1_item
-
attachable_wear_pants_01_ger_splinter2_summer_item
-
attachable_wear_pants_pilot_ger_summer_item
to match the gray fliegerblouse undershirt -
attachable_wear_pants_knochensack_item
to provide an alternative closely to match the gray fliegerblouse undershirt -
attachable_wear_pants_pilot_dblue_ger_summer_item
to match the blue fliegerblouse undershirt -
attachable_wear_pants_pilot_ger_blue_summer_item
to provide an alternative closely to match the blue fliegerblouse undershirt
Moscow, Stalingrad & Rzhev
Headgears:
-
field_cap_m43_close_01_ger_winter_item
A closed version of the previous item for winter -
helmet_m38_ger_with_winter_cover_item
a white cover helmet variation
1941 Smocks:
in 1941, the luftwaffe was issued a variety of smocks with various camouflages.
and to remain historically accurate, only a variety of splitertarn and mono colors were available:
-
attachable_wear_overcoat_w_anorak_white_item
a currently unused white smock with a light green coat. -
attachable_wear_anorak_m42_noleaves_white_item
a version of the previous item without the coat. -
attachable_wear_overcoat_w_anorak_green_item
a camouflaged coat that was sometimes issued to the luftwaffe
Pants:
-
attachable_wear_pants_02_ger_wool_boots_winter_splittertarn1_item
-
attachable_wear_pants_02_ger_wool_boots_winter_splittertarn2_item
-
attachable_wear_pants_02_white_ger_item
Tunisia
-
helmet_m38_ger_splinter_br_item
-
helmet_m38_w_net_ger_splinter_br_item
-
helmet_m38_w_grid_ger_splinter_br_item
-
attachable_wear_helmet_m38_ger_with_cover_tunisia_item
-
attachable_wear_helmet_m38_ger_with_cover_khaki_item
Normandy & Berlin
-
helmet_m38_ger_sumpftarn_gr_item
-
helmet_m38_w_grid_ger_sumpftarn_gr_item
-
attachable_wear_helmet_m38_ger_with_cover_green2_item
-
attachable_wear_helmet_m38_ger_with_cover_sumpfsmuster_camo_yellow_item
-
attachable_wear_knochensack_m40_sumpftarn_gr_w_fliegerbluse_item
-
attachable_wear_anorak_m42_w_sleeves_sumpfsmuster_camo_yellow_item
attachable_wear_anorak_m42_noleaves_sumpfsmuster_camo_yellow_item
-
attachable_wear_anorak_m42_noleaves_sumpfsmuster_camo_green2_item
-
attachable_wear_zeltbahn_03_ger_summer_w_fliegerbluse_item
-
attachable_wear_anorak_m42_noleaves_sumpfsmuster_camo_green2_item
much like the volkssturm, it’s a start.
but, imo these squads should be unique due to what they represent.
with that being said, i kinda wished for all squads to get all sort of cosmetics, but by the look of it, it doesn’t seem possible.
so here i am making alternatives.
