We always said EF will be compatible with the latest patch and so it will be.Now, as far as the Relic patch is concerned it will no doubt go the same way as the previous ones.Aka. they will implement the experts log like we have, fix the burst bug for the Ostwind, fix the 5% bug and then implement a couple of controversial 'relic style changes' for which people will complain to no end.It won't really cause any balance issues for us.All in all, good news but hardly much of an improvement for us(cause we've already made all the good changes to vanila game)....maybe I'm being pedantic, but that's the way I see it.
First of all the is awesome news. I know it will probably not happen, but I am going to ask you anyway.Can you offer Relic to put USSR in the real game? And if yes do you think their is even a small chance that they would accept the offer. From Relics perspective, it might get more people to buy the game.And your goal has (as far as I know)has always been to have many people play with the Russians and have fun with your work. You have fixed the re-crew bug, so their is no big diffrent between the old factions and this one. The balance is pretty good to. and will hopefully be better with 1.3.Even if they for some reason says no, ask them if they want some of the better maps like Berlin. And have EF written next to the map. If people like the map they might come and visit this website.
I have a feeling that if they were to make a Soviet faction, they would rather make it themselves...