"Beyond The Wire"

  • Mal als Überblick:

    Welcome Soldiers!

    We continue our developer blog series with a first look at the German Empire faction which will be featuring heavily in Beyond the Wire. After investigating some of the mechanics we will be seeing in Early Access we shift over to the first showcase of Beyond the Wire character models.

    When the German Army entered the war, they were relying on its superiority in heavy artillery, strategic speed and overwhelming firepower. The Germans were pioneers in the use of flamethrowers and chemical weapons and spent large resources on weapons and high-quality uniforms for soldiers, including excellently designed gas masks, and one of the most effective helmets of the first half of the 20th century.

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    Due to limited human resources, much attention was paid to protecting soldiers and so the Germans actively used metal cuirasses’, sniper shields and additional armour brow plates on helmets - all in order to save the life of a soldier. However, despite the rapid onslaught and initial successes in the war, the German economy was too dependent on external supplies of scarce resources, and so many of its technological advances were not made in sufficient quantities to turn the tide of the war, as the High Command had hoped.

    With a range of equipment being necessary when heading out Beyond the Wire, your unit will be visibly equipped to tackle the hazards and obstacles of trench warfare.

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    Inspired by the real counterparts, our diverse loadouts have allowed us to bring unique character models for each squad role. Being able to identify critical teammates such as medics and leaders quickly by assessing their character is a huge bonus, especially when attempting to navigate across the undulating shell craters of no-man's land.

    Hand & Head Models

    To make our character models as believable as possible we have decided to use photo scanning technology for the head and hand models. This speeds up the process significantly, as the photo scanned data already includes surface information, which we use as a base for our texturing process. We use simulation software to make uniforms and other equipment look more organic. Additional details like folds, rivets, seams, buttons and stitches are sculpted in other 3D software.

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    Further details such as surface wear and tear are added during the texturing or painting process. Higher-resolution models and textures are included on the 1st person view that makes the soldier’s sleeves, hands and weapons sharper to the camera. Given that we’re utilizing a fully modular design, all our head models, arms, uniforms and equipment are possibly interchangeable for added flexibility, which allows for quicker iterations.

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    Lastly, we’ve created a custom skin shader for the hand models which adds a sense of softness to the surface, making the skin look more realistic.

    Equipment & Uniform Models

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    M1916 Stahlhelm

    The famous German helmet, which has become the main reference for many post-war helmets due to its efficient design. A noticeable visual feature was two protruding “horns” served as the basis for many propaganda images. But these “horns” were actually air vents and mounts for an additional armor plate called the Stirnpanzer.

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    Stirnpanzer

    During the Great War, several modifications were released. The Stahlhelm had the same small “horns” which were used to attach an additional armoured brow plate. Such reinforced Stahlhelms were not very comfortable due to the increased weight and the centre of gravity shifted forward. But snipers, sentries and stormtroopers preferred to endure discomfort for the sake of even a small chance of survival.

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    M1917 Lederschutzmaske

    The Germans were leaders not only in protective equipment but also in chemical warfare, being the first to use poison gas for military purposes near the Ypres. To use chemical weapons the German Army needed reliable respiratory protection and the german design was excellent, but as it was made from rubber it was expensive to produce.

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    Officer

    As one of the bonus' of being in a leadership position officers were issued with more durable equipment and uniform. With a greatcoat made from wool and rubber trench boots, they were protected well against weather and the conditions of prolonged trench warfare.

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    Uniforms

    The rest of the army needed protection from similar hazards but their uniform lacked the same standard. With hard-soled ankle boots and leg strappings known as "Gamaschen" protecting against the muddy bog, the uniform design allowed the soldiers to move freely no matter the circumstance.

    Stay alert soldiers as these dev blogs are going to start coming thick and fast as we continue on this exciting development process together!

    Check out our latest livestream where we had a developer Q&A session with our Lead Producer where we went into more detail on the future of BTW!

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  • Grad gefunden, also ich hab richtig Bock auf das Spiel! :moped2::alarm:

    Welcome Soldiers!

    After taking some time to introduce some of the forces and weapons that will be featuring Beyond the Wire we now move to look at the battlefields that these soldiers will be fighting over.


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    As the summer of 1917 arrived the battle for West Flanders stepped up in pace. In order to gain control of critical rail lines and supply routes, the Allies prioritised the capturing of the southern and eastern ridges of Ypres. The lush farmlands and fields were soon churned to muddy bogs with seemingly endless shell craters that marred the land.

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    Bombed buildings, huge shell craters and extensive trench networks make up the 2km² playable area that Passchendaele offers. The narrow stretch of no-man's land is broken up by a skeleton of a small village that has been demolished in the early skirmishes. Teams will need to ensure they carry their momentum as they approach these central capture points as the fight can become a stalemate.

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    At the centre of the village is an old chapel that, if occupied, can be a great vantage point in defending the position. If your team is pinned down from enemy fire and unable to break across the open ground, your squad may be tasked with a flanking manoeuvre to sweep out the enemies positioned here.

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    It's not easy to find cover when artillery starts to fall but the bunkers that have been built can give you some safety from the shells. Some of these bunkers also offer elevated positions for machine gunners and marksmen to take advantage of. Squad’s that work together to clear and lockdown these strategic positions will give themselves the upper hand in the fight.

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    Central to the progression of the level is the extensive trench networks that span from North to South of the map for both sides. Staying in hardcover up to the middle ground is essential to ensure minimal casualties are suffered during your advance.

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    Barbed wire and sandbags crown the trenches to ward off any assaults but be wary, cutting off the route from the main base to the objectives is an ideal target for raiding squads. Brave soldiers can make use of the elevated platforms to provide some covering fire for your comrades as they push towards the cries of battle.

    We look forward to sending you to the front and playing your part in the battle for Passchendaele. But for the moment, stay posted Soldiers!

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  • Und auch Die Franzmänner sind im werden :robben::RAUCH:

    Welcome Soldiers!

    Hot on the heels of last week's first look at the German Empire is the next instalment of our developer blog series. Standing directly opposite the German Empire was the French Republic, who were crucial in the defence of the Western Front, and so we now take the spotlight across the lines and present La Troisième République.

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    Initially, the French met the start of the Great War with enthusiasm and patriotic impulse, wanting revenge after the failure in the Franco-Prussian war. But soon the bloody reality of World War 1 had broken their expectations and hopes. Having entered the war in an outdated uniform with overly bright or contrasting colours, the French Army became ideal targets for the Germans. Due to this bright colouring, France experienced tremendous losses. Their hand was forced to reconsider the colour and the horizon-blue standard for the uniform was approved. The military went all-in with their war effort, following the old doctrines and ideas of a quick war expecting that the situation was about to crack and the French spirit would break the enemy advance.

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    However the Germans thought exactly the same and therefore, they too did not weaken the onslaught despite large losses. When the manoeuvring phase of the war ended the French command became intrigued by the modernization of equipment and armies as a whole. They began investing large resources into the renewal of their forces, betting on technological superiority and the first to introduce many innovations, such as a steel helmet or tactics of trench raiding with assault squads. From these innovations, the French infantry became the most experienced and trained force among the armies of the Entente.

    Equipment and Uniform Models

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    M14 CASQUE ADRIAN

    The Adrian helmet was the first helmet designed in the 20th century for a new era of industrial warfare. August-Louis Adrian, who served during the Great War as an Intendant-General was analyzing the statistics of losses during this new era and noticed that the common cause of heavy injuries and deaths was shrapnel or shell fragments. This was the first steel helmet to be issued to modern infantry units that were better suited to protect against shrapnel. The value of the helmet was quickly appreciated by the soldiers and Adrian’s helmet was adopted by many other countries - Russia, Italy, Romania, Spain and many others. Even after the war, many soldiers gratefully remember General Adrian and his grave was not forgotten.

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    KEPI "POLO"

    The army entered World War I wearing a kepi with a red tulle for both soldiers and officers. Later, the officer kepi’s were modernized and changed to horizon blue.

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    MASQUE M2

    After the first gas attacks, in fear of an “invisible death”, French in-field workshops began producing primitive masks from improvised materials. Launched in early 1916 the Masque M2 was a good compromise between protection and simplicity. Such a combination allowed 29 million units to be produced during the war! Perhaps it was not the most comfortable gas mask, but it was cheap. The M2 mask was used not only by French troops but also by American and British soldiers.

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    BRETELLES DE SUSPENION M1892/14, CARTOUCHIÈRES M1905/15 & CEINTURE M1903/14

    At the beginning of the 20th century, the French preferred to go their own way and were not afraid to make unusual solutions. So their soldier’s harness’ were a bit different from the harness used by British, Americans or Germans. At the heart were the same set of connected leather strips and belt called Bretelles de suspension, on which bags and pouches with additional equipment were attached. Riflemen forced to carry large ammo bags (Cartouchière) were grateful of the extra carrying capability.

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    FRENCH OFFICER

    Like most military uniform of the time this coat was made of wool due to the varying weather conditions across the country in France, therefore the greatcoat had to suit differing climates. The officers in blue could be seen sporting the recognisable horizon blue greatcoat as they patrolled the line. However, during the Great War, the attitude of ordinary soldiers towards the officer class was volatile. After mass rioting in 1917 nearly collapsed the front, the French officers became more attentive to the soldiers entrusted to them to rebuild the trust and morale within the infantry.

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    FRENCH SOLDIER

    When the conflict became stuck in entrenched warfare the soldiers had to experience inhuman conditions so the uniform had to protect from more than just weapons. Weather, disease and environment all contributed to the daily battle of each soldier and the uniform did its part in bringing some protection against the elements.

    See you at the next briefing, soldier. Stay posted!

    WISHLIST NOW ON STEAM

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    So das war s erstmal, sonst seid ihr noch überfordert Ihr alten Herren, oder sollte ich sagen Säcke? :surrend:8o:drink::drink:

    Gruß

    Meyer :tiger1:

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  • Einen gibbet noch :victory:

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    Gruß

    Meyer :tiger1:

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