Russian Designers ? ?

[hoplitis]

Originally Posted by DRG

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However. If anyone can present us with evidence that the national naming issue is what's keeping players away from the game we certainly will consider change. ( I know Andy would be happy......
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Don

If you're a "scenario" player and interested in the so called "minor" allies and less "commercial" () battles/opposing forces yes you have a major problem with the language/abbreviation issue. Maybe one (secondary) reason I play MBT regularly and WW2 not so often. No ... don't change anything now. It probably was a "wrong" decision but it was taken anyway. Eventually when my WW2 interest resurfaces I'll probably "dig" in the game (as always - damn addiction!!). The "hard core" players may enjoy it, the "dedicated" players may rant a bit (or not)and play the game but for the new,younger or more casual players it maybe a problem.

[Imp]

RE natioanal naming

I think most people have got used to the likes of Germans as play regular but because you tend to use the minor powers less my view is as follows.
For taking a side out for an occasional jaunt it does not add atmosphere its frustrating as you have to click on the formation to see what it is. Hence buying takes a long time often just going with what you have found.
In MBT despite the far larger number of nations you can take anyone out for a run with no hassle because the structure is consistent & clear if English is your main language.
Perhaps a poll on peoples views might be worth setting up, change all to English or change Minor Powers or leave as is.
Certainly from a money point of view I think an all English setting will make the game much more accesable to new players.
My first time if I remember spent ages looking at German & its not a hard one but of course your not sure so waste a good deal of time checking to start with. Many people esp if coming from SPWAW might think cant be bothered.
Of course if change to English leaving the likes of Germany as is will look odd & from a new players perspective its the one they will probably try first so will not improve accesability problem for them

[wulfir]

Originally Posted by Imp

RE natioanal naming

I quite like the national naming of OOBs, although I understand if people might think it's a bit annoying at first.

[Suhiir]

I'm 50/50 on National Naming.

I like the "flavor" it gives scenarios and the fact it make it less easy to identify opposition units.

I find it very annoying when I'm trying to play a nation and can't figure out what the heck MY units are.

One of those "damned if ya do, damned if ya don't" things I guess.