Carpathian Crosses - The Romanian Army in World War II This is going to be an Add-on for Red Orchestra - Ostfront '41-'45, this means you can play standard maps along with maps like Usatovo or Chisinau. We will introduce new player models, new vehicles and new weapons to the game along with additional gameplay features. Make sure to check our website over at: Or you can join in on our IRC channel at #carpathiancrosses on the irc.gamesurge.net server! While you are waiting for new media (which we plan to give out quite often), we hope you can make yourself comfortable in our forums. To continue the tradition from the RO mod times, we created an "Ideas and Suggestions" forum where you can give your input and help the mod to improve. Also, we are always looking for talented guys to help us out, if you feel you have what it needs (beside skill, time and dedication is the most important), contact us.

Report RSS Carpathian Crosses Update: Mortar & Sounds!

Well, you've seen the tanks. Now, just to show you that there will be something in Carpathian Crosses for tankers and infantry fans alike - we proudly present the Russian M-1939 mortar. Isn't she beautiful? This was produced in large numbers and was standard kit in Russian infantry units up

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Well, you've seen the tanks. Now, just to show you that there will be something in Carpathian Crosses for tankers and infantry fans alike - we proudly present the Russian M-1939 mortar. Isn't she beautiful?

This was produced in large numbers and was standard kit in Russian infantry units up until 1943. It was also used, when captured, by German and Finnish forces and was later exported to China and Vietnam.

The mortar requires a crew of 2 experienced troops to operate effectively, throwing a 50mm HE round up to 800 metres. The skill comes in one crewman setting the angle (45 or 75 degrees) and judging the correct settings of the mechanism at the base, adjusting the power of the shell's launch, whilst his mate carries out range-finding and spotting duties.

In the hands of two skilled crewmen working together this mortar is a deadly addition to the RO arsenal.

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And, as if that weren't enough, we bring you a few sneak peek of new weapon sounds and Romanian voice commands. We think the voice commands are great step in bringing Romania's role in the Ostfront to life. Many thanks to Vlad for the voice-actor work.

The three sounds below are the "We're burning!" tank alert, the artillery confirmation message and the 50mm mortar launch sound. No prizes for guessing which is which. Check them out HERE!

Also, we are always looking for talented guys to help us out, if you feel you have what it takes (beside skill, time and dedication is the most important), contact us. You can visit our forums and contact us there. Make sure to check our website over at:

Carpathiancrosses.com

Or you can join in on our IRC channel at #carpathiancrosses on the irc.gamesurge.net server!

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stringed_Evil
stringed_Evil - - 190 comments

badass sounds!...love the presentation :D

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Leedeth
Leedeth - - 476 comments

Very nice! :D One thing though...how exactly do you "adjust the power of the shell's launch"? I never heard of this feature on a mortar before...

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SinKing
SinKing - - 3,119 comments

Your models are really looking cool. More like drawings - badass ones - than 3D. Really distinctive style. What prog do you use for textures, PS? Looks really sweet and promising. Keep up updating with more beauty!

SinKing

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worluk
worluk - - 7 comments

Leedeth, on the bottom of the mortar there is a collar which opens or closes a vent. With the vent open, more gas can escape and the mortarshell gets less speed => less range. Same vice versa, a closed vent, more thrust, the farer the shell flies.

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mrtywalsh
mrtywalsh - - 142 comments

looks good...

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Jambozal
Jambozal - - 337 comments

Lovely sounds, very professional. Nice website too

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