Hopefully, the lack of new information hasn't given the impression that the mod has been abandoned. The team has been hard at work improving the mod, taking into consideration the suggestions and criticism we have received. All aspects of the mod will be refined and some widely requested new features will be added. These changes will culminate in a large update called Iron Europe 2.0. This developer blog will cover a small portion of our overall plans for the update.
More dynamic gameplay is one of our main focuses. An issue that lots of people have reported is that on each map, the factions will always capture and hold the same flags, round after round. Due to the respawning of defenders and lack of cover, it is almost impossible to capture points, leading to repetitive gameplay. A start to fixing this is to lock spawning on flags where combat is happening. This will remove the frustrating moments when you're trying to cap a flag and get shot in the back due to a spawning defender. As well, our current maps will be reworked to provide more cover, allowing for easier movement between flags. New maps will also be made with this in mind. As a result of these changes, game-play will be much less repetitive and more tactical.
As many of you have guessed, the United Kingdom will be making its appearance in IE 2.0. A big thanks to Docm, his contribution of a Canadian Uniform gave us a huge head start.
We have plans to add different regiments to each faction, meaning that you might see Scottish, Canadian, Australian and other Dominion troops as part of the new UK faction as well as the Foreign Legion and Bavarians for France and Germany, respectively. However, depending on how we progress in the coming weeks, they may or may not be part of the upcoming update. Still, if there is a particular regiment you would like to see in the game, let us know and we would be happy to consider your suggestion.
More info on our plans for Iron Europe 2.0 will be released in future developer blogs. We believe that an update of this size will be able to revive the mod as there is plenty of room for improvement and NW still maintains a sizable player-base. If you enjoyed playing the mod when it was populated, please help us to rebuild the community so that you can do so once again upon the release of IE 2.0. As always, thanks to those who continue to support us.
Might there be Russians in the future? (possibly even bolsheviks?)
Good to see Canada isn't forgotten. Keep up the good work!
Finally, this is what we've been waiting for. :)
I hope to see servers, last time i played was upon release and the Arty was crashing the servers left and right.
Was the arty issue ever fixed? it has been a long while.
Well for the Central Powers I hope to see some Austrian-Hungarian units I'm not too picky on the specific unit.
To be honest, I think people would of liked it more if you started with the UK instead of France, But great to see this coming back!
I jizzed in my pants
I saw the possible addition of Bavarian troops, and I am most definitely happy. Just keep at it, because we the players will be behind you ready to play and praise your work!
Not sure if in the future you will be adding Americans or not but if not please consider adding the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines of the US Marine Corps (possibly added in with the french due to their fighting alongside them) this unit was part of the battle of Belleau wood which was a huge turning point in the war for the allies and this unit played a decisive part of the battle.
Nice, glad to hear brits are coming!
And hey Rigadoon (1st epi right?)
Glad to see Brits and the like are in the works. I love the mod, and I'm glad you guys are so passionate about this. I just have one question; when's 2.0 being released? Do you have any planned date or time frame? Thanks.
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I read this and cried, so sad this mod died like those men on the front 100 years ago.