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Posted on Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:28 am by webmaster
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Established in 2004 by Shaun Wallace and Chris Bean, CSO Simtek has been working
with various organizations on developing and modifying simulators. Of particular
interest to us, they have been developing Close Combat to new levels. CC Marines,
CC RAF Regt and CC6 are just some of thier projects. Simtek's team is primarily
consists of members from our own community. Beta testers are particularly in demand
right now.
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CCRAF Main Screen
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Their work with Close Combat Marines started in 2004. The US Government
awarded CSO Simtek 2 contracts to develop CCM into a training aid suitable
for the USMC's purposes. Here what some Marines had to say
about it. In 2005, Simtek was contracted to develop a "new version"
of CCM called Close
Combat RAF Regiment. In March of 2006 the final product was delivered.
A total of 9 work stations were set up at RAF Honington with CCRAFRegt installed.
This RAF Regt provides ground protection to air assets if case you were
wondering. Currently, Simtek is working with Destineer Studios and Matrix
Games to re-release Close Combat 2 through 5. They are also working with
Destineer Studios on Close Combat 6. |
| The re-release of CC3 is their most active project.
This project is going to have many new changes from the original. Some of
which include increased compatibility with the newer versions of Windows.
Other major changes include new maps, operations and the integration of
a new plugin manager. A notable feature about the plugin manager is that
a failed install of a plugin will not corrupt your current installation.
Converting all the current CC3 mods to be compatible is also in the works. |
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CSO Simtek
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Nondisclosure
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Destineer Studios
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RAF Regiment
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Matrix Games
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There are a number of ways to help out and be a part of developing Close Combat.
Simtek has been very vocal about their need for beta testers. They are offering
a chance to the community to have their own maps inserted into the new version
of CC3. Specifically, 3 to 4 Eastern Front maps (minimum)of the same style. With
or without a scenario attached. CSO_Beeblebrox has a full
set of requirements to read. Good luck to anyone who enters, this is a great
chance for community involvement. Secondly, people are needed to play 10 player
CCM/CCRAFRegt games on large scale (4km x 4km) maps. To register for the latter
you must read, sign and fax a nondisclosure agreement. Further to that, you require
a broadband connection, and very flexible schedule. Teamspeak is also an asset
but not a requirement. Once signed up you will receive a copy of CCRAFRegt to
test with! To get in touch, read
this.
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