CAEN Battle of Normandy (ver. 1.2) Updated on 4-7-08
(3 vs. 3) multiplayer or single player map
By JaysonV


NOTE: This is (ver. 1.2) a upgraded version from my first release (ver. 1.1) 

The previous version of this map was uploaded to FILEFRONT. Thanks to them and all of your positive comments, play testing, 
constructive criticism and feedback. I was able to upgrade and renew this version 1.2 for better playing performance. 
  
First map release version 1.1 a few Bugs were reported-
-Victory points did not work in Victory Point Control game mode. -Now Fixed in Ver.1.2
Reports of AI players not navigating creeks and swamps easily. 
-made areas wider for AI players in ver.1.2
-Added scenery in some deserted areas and tuned map for better playing performance.
Re-tested and cleared up a few AI clichés where players would or could get stuck in swamps, objects. Etc.
Made a few changes to map and scenery based on player’s feedback and request.


 A 2-6 player map for Company of Heroes: ver. 1.71

As before, same map based on a true war story - 
During the Battle of Normandy in World War II, Caen saw intense and bitter combat between Allied and Axis forces. 
After the landing of the British I Corps at Sword Beach on June 6, 1944, progress of the Allied Forces stalled outside Caen. 
British and Canadian troops finally broke through on July 9, due to the efforts of Airborne Divisions of American and British troops. 
Company B, 1st Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st  Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles” all jumped from U.S. 
Army Air Forces C-47s and landed off course in the swamps of Carentan, St. Mere’Eglise and Caen. This map was made, base on that heroic 
and historical event, known as...
Caen, the battle of Normandy.
Enjoy!


Instructions:

	-Unzip all the files from the CAEN NORMANDY zip: into "C:\Program Files\THQ\Company of Heroes\WWII\Data\Scenarios\mp\" 
(If you don't already have a "mp" folder in your "...\WWII\Data\Scenarios\" folder, make one!)

	-Create a shortcut to "Company of Heroes.exe" if you don't have one.
	
	-Right-click on the "Company of Heroes.exe" shortcut and add " -dev" to the end of the target.
	
	*original*
"C:\Program Files\THQ\Company of Heroes\RelicCOH.exe"

	*edited*
"C:\Program Files\THQ\Company of Heroes\RelicCOH.exe" -dev

(Make sure you have a space before the -dev and that it is not in the quotation marks)

GAME PLAY & Hints: 
There are three ways to capture the surroundings of CAEN. Two swamps that lead to and from both Player's sides and also from one main road. 
There are four bridges on the main road that divide the city into 3 parts. There are also 2 foot bridges that are destroyed. They can 
be repaired to gain access to extra resources and capture A advantage control point. There is also an AMERICAN POW Camp that 
the German players control. A destroyed footbridge leading from it's rear can also be repaired. The American players each have a Airborne team
trapped In the POW camp. They can be rescued to gain a bonus troop. Or wreak havoc from the inside out. Also the German players each have a bonus Officer,
But like the POW's they are sealed in their barracks and can only exit in the same manner as the POW's. This map is BEST for infantry because of the swamps,
confined city limits and some hard to reach resources. Military vehicles are restricted to the main roads and open spaces. Creeks and swamps are narrow but 
suitable for intence troop combat.

Hint: 
To rescue the American POW's,...
is only a option and if attempted sould be done so ASAP. But You may have to wait until they acquire some explosive abilities to be able to destroy
a fence etc.. They can fight to gain quick advantage or escape from the rear footbridge. Ofcourse it would have to be repaired first!
The back gate near the bridge can be blown apart and is a good place for a granade or bomb. But warning, there are a few German mine placements near.
The POW's are sealed behind the fence away from enemy gunfire. So don't worry about the AI German players. They will not attack POW's 
until they become expose from behind the fence by trying to escape. Human-player's, might attempt to kill them. But that would be prescious time waisted. 
and can't escape anytime soon. So its about whoever can get through the fence first!. Besides there are German Officers to tend with as well.V
Feel free to use this map in any way you want, just please give old JaysonV credit for his work! Thanks guy, please have fun.

If you have any problems you can contact me at any of these addresses... 

ClubZ_JV@yahoo.com  
Sk8_Jam_videos@yahoo.com
JaysonV@Sk8JamVideos.com
Myspace.com/skatejamvideos

Sticking to the TRUE story:
(I tried to keep the idea of this map close to the real story as possible)
-See YOUTUBE VIDEO here- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_JV_A2V8yk
-read about The Heroic Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles assault on CAEN here- 
http://homeusers.brutele.be/sgteagle/welcometothealliedairborneheadquarters_screamingeagles.htm

I know, who cares about history? Let’s just play...

NOTE: version 1.1 was my very first COH map, but don’t let that scare you. I spent a lot of time working and testing it. 
My friends have all played and enjoyed this map. It was previously uploaded to FILEFRONT and recieved over 
3400 downloads in two weeks and some very nice comments. So I felt grateful to upgrade and fix any bugs in this ver. 1.2
I would appreciate ANY constructive criticism that you fellow COH gamer's might have- Thanks again.





