25-05-2016 twenty-eight field report: Drill Camp releases today!

[Fancy Sweetroll]

Twenty-eight field report: War of Rights Technical Alpha the "Drill Camp" releases today! posted 25-05-2016 CLICK TO VIEW (https://warofrights.com/Fieldreport28.aspx)

[Devmc99]

Finally! Can't wait!

[Brooklyn]

http://i.makeagif.com/media/6-03-2015/GJG0_N.gif

[GreyDog58]

Her: Come over
Me: I can't I'm still waiting for the next WoR update.
Her: The drill camp is out
Me:
http://images.akamai.steamusercontent.com/ugc/450735814397450013/7B67C27023692F8E422BA81829A7EC6B3191E32C/

[Joshua Chamberlain]

10/10

[JRob]

this is rekt

[JRob]

im now known as a drill camp announcement respond
y!

[Legion]

Great news, can't wait to see what it's like.
Can't wait to get in. Get to stomping those bugs so I can get in:p

[RhettVito]

This is amazing !!!!

[crazychester1247]

http://i.imgur.com/8BjH7M9.gif?noredirect

[Kyle422]

Best birthday present ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh im like a little kid at a candy store

[Kyle422]

Downloading now i cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!

[crazychester1247]

:eek: well i guess it's time to celebrate then!:)
http://i.imgur.com/7wjjB5a.gif
Go find all those bugs guys!:D

[rebellax]

Is there any news on when backers like myself will get their hands on the alpha?:D

[JRob]

when they clear out most of the bugs on drill camp for lt cols up. id say 2-4 weeks

[aaron1234q]

This makes me happy and ecstatic but also sad since my major tier isn't enough to get me into the game yet, no matter how buggy it is going to be.

[Sir Doctor Professor]

This makes me happy and ecstatic but also sad since my major tier isn't enough to get me into the game yet, no matter how buggy it is going to be.

+1 :p

[JaegerCoyote]

I hope one of the confederate regiments is the 14th NC, but now its only a few weeks and I'll be there, so post some awesome videos to help with the wait.

[crazychester1247]

my hype... IS OVER 9000!!!

[cjr727]

SCREENSHOTS:
https://gyazo.com/8b91baa4c792b179ff87dd06d17239aa

[Reznikov12]

this is beautiful

[Kyle422]

I would say it is safe to say I was the 1st person to command a double row all real people line to volley fire!!! IT WAS AWESOME!!!!

[Brooklyn]

It's amazing guys. Took part in a line and we did volley fire.

[Landree]

Patiently waiting to don the Gray ;)

[JRob]

http://img.pandawhale.com/81254-I-LIKE-IT-A-LOT-gif-Jim-Carrey-IFSc.gif
Me when I see the drill camp footage

[LTC Philip A. Work]

Here is some footage from tonight's happenings

https://www.twitch.tv/crispmps/v/68469468

Enjoy!

[Zoranny]

Here is some footage from tonight's happenings

https://www.twitch.tv/crispmps/v/68469468

Enjoy!

Awesome footage, thanks man! :)

[RhettVito]

Well this happen https://gyazo.com/1c800b624993e67653485fabd133ba72

[Soulfly]

Well this happen https://gyazo.com/1c800b624993e67653485fabd133ba72

gore confirmed !

[Void]

Well this happen https://gyazo.com/1c800b624993e67653485fabd133ba72

Scary indeed, when we march against those rebs I want that to be what our lines look like :I

[thomas aagaard]

Iam so glad that I don't got access.... since I got a university exam for tomorrow...

[Locke1740]

I wake up, take a shower, then I check my email. The one day I have standardized testing this week. But still excited!!!!

[Challis89]

Glad i took a half day today because i'm away on fire brigade training exercise tonight, warhammer and this on the same day magic.

[Sarunas]

WoR servers today
http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/187985-4/Guinea-pig-flood.gif

[Grant97]

WOW! Nice work!! ;)

[GreyDog58]

Well this happen https://gyazo.com/1c800b624993e67653485fabd133ba72

A work of art

[CJ1515g]

Well I am super happy but also sad about the alpha release, that I can't play yet. But on the bright side with us Captains "The Glory of the South Shall Rise Again!!!"


Disclaimer : I have captain tier just don't show it because of reasons.

[Mississippi]

The Technical Alpha is Amazing!

[GreyDog58]

Corn bending simulator

[Archduke]

It crashes whenever I join a match...

[Lyman Trumbull]

Looks great from what I have seen, lets hope that there are not many major bugs to fix, for us Major and Captain tier backers and the devs sake ;)

[Wess_Hudson]

Wait.....did somebody just........raise his pledge?
Lieutenant Colonel here I come. Shut up and take my money!

[Maximus Decimus Meridius]

Wait.....did somebody just........raise his pledge?
Lieutenant Colonel here I come. Shut up and take my money!

*clap clap*

*sarcastic* i am so happy for you


:p ^^

[Wess_Hudson]

*clap clap*

*sarcastic* i am so happy for you


:p ^^

Oh Captain, my Captain!
I'll send you some pics :cool:

[Maximus Decimus Meridius]

ohh pics nice. and what about a key? :p

[Archduke]

5thGA best NA

[Archduke]

It crashes if I join a game with anything more than medium settings.
Basic Specs
Gtx 780 ti
intel i7 4790k quad core
24GB DDR3 RAM

[MulchStyner]

cant wait for bugs to get ironed out and get into the action

[RhettVito]

5thGA best NA

Nah 1st VA is best NA

[Shmann]

Are you going to support TrackIR?

[Pvt.Scott]

WOOHOO! My regiment is up there. 6th Wisconsin Hype!

[UTurner]

Ive got to admit I'm jealous of the Lt. Colonels and up. If my wife found out I pledged that much she might filet me. I've been showing this game to all of the guys I play with, so seeing Drill Camp get released is really encouraging!

[Markdownly]

I still haven't gotten my key...

[Paavi]

I still haven't gotten my key...

"Every Lieutenant-Colonel tier backer and higher will receive an invite. Once the major bugs (and we do mean major) have been found by this relatively small group of people, we'll open up the Drill Camp with quite a few bits of added content (doubling the Drill Camp map size with the inclusion of a CSA army camp) to the rest of our Alpha backers (Major Physical, Major & Captain)."

[Markdownly]

My bad Im stupid didn't fully read the update. Apologies

[Willie Fisterbottom]

So i'm curious, because during the kick starter it was said that they hoped to get the alpha skirmish 1 thing out 6 months after the kick starter, that would be this month or June. Now of course this estimate was made back in November so i wouldn't hold them to it, i'm just curious of their plans

[TrustyJam]

So i'm curious, because during the kick starter it was said that they hoped to get the alpha skirmish 1 thing out 6 months after the kick starter, that would be this month or June. Now of course this estimate was made back in November so i wouldn't hold them to it, i'm just curious of their plans

Depends on how quickly and easily we can fix the bugs of the Drill Camp primarily.

- Trusty

[Legion]

Depends on how quickly and easily we can fix the bugs of the Drill Camp primarily.

- Trusty

Hope it won't be too long, I've got to kill me some yanks:)
either way I'll just be happy once I get into the tech alpha.

[-Mitchell-]

Can't wait!

[Leifr]

Congratulations, looking forward to seeing more of the Alpha.

[GreyDog58]

Raised my pledge and now I'm staring at my Email like

http://i.imgur.com/ypxMd.gif

[elder_gutknecht]

Are you going to open a bug thread?

[Paavi]

Are you going to open a bug thread?

Field report 28: Drill Camp Released!

A new hidden Alpha sub-forum has been added at: http://www.warofrightsforum.com/forum.php. All forum profiles linked to pledge tiers at Lieutenant Colonel or higher have access to this new section of the forum. Here, you'll be able to post Alpha feedback, submit bug reports or just talk about the Drill Camp activities in general. Once we broaden the access to the Drill Camp to more pledge tiers we will open up the Alpha sub-forum to those pledge tiers also.

[Hinkel]

Are you going to open a bug thread?

There is a closed alpha subboard for all Lt. Colonels and up.
They already posting alot as well as suggestions ;)

[David Dire]

I can't actually see a alpha sub forum. I've played 5+ hours of WoR thus far and got it only a few hours after a release, too.


EDIT: Fixed by changing forum badge.

[Hinkel]

I can't actually see a alpha sub forum. I've played 5+ hours of WoR thus far and got it only a few hours after a release, too.

You set your forum rank to Major. If you would use another rank, you would get access to it :)

[MadWolf]

What happened to the Drill Camp ?? Yesterday and most of today only 2 crashes and now 5 crashes in a row :(

[Killerdaniel]

Iam so fucking excited... Thanks for the Great. I want my Key so much xD... I hope that the Captain Pledge, becomes the Key very fast

[Cartman Lee]

I shall bid you good morning, gentlemen, and see you on the battlefield.

[Bob_Rabbit]

there is quite a few people who have commented on the kickstarter page wondering why their physical rewards havent arrived in the post yet :p

[TrustyJam]

there is quite a few people who have commented on the kickstarter page wondering why their physical reards havnt arrived in the post yet :p

No physical rewards will be shipped before the release of the game.

- Trusty

[Bob_Rabbit]

No physical rewards will be shipped before the release of the game.

- Trusty

oh, dont worry, i know that, its just that alot of people on the KS page are asking why they havent got there rewards yet, and ye havent seemed to answer them yet. I thought i would just inform you

[Hinkel]

Iam so fucking excited... Thanks for the Great. I want my Key so much xD... I hope that the Captain Pledge, becomes the Key very fast

I don't want to upset you. But like we said, it depends on various aspects, like how fast we are able to fix bugs and such.
Could take several weeks.

[Killerdaniel]

I don't want to upset you. But like we said, it depends on various aspects, like how fast we are able to fix bugs and such.
Could take several weeks.

I Know That Hinkel :-). And I hope you take the Time that you need, I want a great game and a great game need time, so it will take several weeks, than it is so... The only thing that I hope is that when it on time that the Captain Pledge become his Keys very Fast :P.

[Pieterken]

So i accidently promoted to Lieutenant Colonel today

Saw the technical Alpha available banner on the website, thought Major - digital edition time had come, clicked & kept on clicking till i realised i just raised my pledge

Nice trick & i now have a totally valid reason to explain the extra funding :) DL right now...

[Pieterken]

First few minutes were promising :) is the alpha forum online yet? Or does access take some time?

[Paavi]

First few minutes were promising :) is the alpha forum online yet? Or does access take some time?

Change forum badge.

[Hatchmo]

Love the drill camp! Now looking forward to doning my Confederate uniform! :)

[GreyDog58]

Huzzah! Feels nice to have BrigGen on me. Thanks to Fancy for resolving that issue with me :)

[Killerdaniel]

Thank you Guys for the Drill Camp, it is Amazing!!! 15 min and iam in heaven! XD:p... The Alpha Looks so good! And it makes fun to step around, to drill ;). Iam back on Field to Protect the Drill Camp. Thanks Guys :D

[Fancy Sweetroll]

Thank you Guys for the Drill Camp, it is Amazing!!! 15 min and iam in heaven! XD:p... The Alpha Looks so good! And it makes fun to step around, to drill ;). Iam back on Field to Protect the Drill Camp. Thanks Guys :D

Glad you're enjoying it :)

[Gamble]

Killerdaniel did you raise your pledge? Or is the Drill camp available for captain and Major now?

[Hinkel]

Killerdaniel did you raise your pledge? Or is the Drill camp available for captain and Major now?

He raised to Lt. Col. He just did not update his rank here, like he said in the video.

[Gamble]

Ah dang :))

[Killerdaniel]

He raised to Lt. Col. He just did not update his rank here, like he said in the video.

You mean i can not Change my Rank :/ // Now it works! Thanks for the Quick help!

[Jasin210]

He raised to Lt. Col. He just did not update his rank here, like he said in the video.
Hinkel, When will we expect to see WOR alpha for Captains+?

[JRob]

no for sure date, depends on how fast most to all reported bugs get fixed. It could be tomorrow, could be in 6 months. But realistically probably 2 weeks

[Bravescot]

no for sure date, depends on how fast most to all reported bugs get fixed. It could be tomorrow, could be in 6 months. But realistically probably 2 weeks

I wouldn't hedge your bets or make any wild estimations. There are number of key bugs that need to be fixed up and new bugs being discovered daily. For now I'd say simply live with the fact that no estimation is going to be met and that a due date is completely up in the air for when the Devs feel they are ready to send in the next, far larger it should be noted, wave of backers.

[LocJope]

At least War of Rights was faster to come out than Half-Life 3...

Now I sit back and watch...

[Jasin210]

At least War of Rights was faster to come out than Half-Life 3...

Now I sit back and watch...
Lol You're right

[Andee]

Glad to be a Wisconsin regiment :)

[Hiram Lee]

glad to be a rebel regiment

[Markdownly]

Around when can we expect the next wave of alpha keys?
Keep up the good work can't wait.

[JRob]

Dag Nab it! when you replied to this thread, I saw field report and thought it came out! But IDK

[LocJope]

Around when can we expect the next wave of alpha keys?
Keep up the good work can't wait.

Around when can we expect the time when people like you stop asking the same questions over and over?
Keep up the constant asking and we'll never get it.

[Void]

Around when can we expect the time when people like you stop asking the same questions over and over?
Keep up the constant asking and we'll never get it.

Some people just really want to know, and constant asking is only showing that people are loyally waiting to play the game

[csheffield1]

Around when can we expect the time when people like you stop asking the same questions over and over?
Keep up the constant asking and we'll never get it.

True, you're not missing much.

[LocJope]

Some people just really want to know, and constant asking is only showing that people are loyally waiting to play the game

If they want to show their loyalty, they'll listen to the developers and stop asking so much.

[Gamble]

It's not so much the developers who tell people not to ask because it was already asked so often :))
It's a good thing that they do their thing and probably just ignore some parts of the forum.

[Bravescot]

It's a good thing that they do their thing and probably just ignore some parts of the forum.

That's why they got minions like myself xD so we have to look through all the forums to keep an eye on things.

[LocJope]

That's why they got minions like myself xD so we have to look through all the forums to keep an eye on things.

You poor thing, how could they give you such abuse?

[Bravescot]

You poor thing, how could they give you such abuse?

Oh I don't get any abuse from them. It's my "side kick" and you lot I need to worry about for that.

[Void]

That's why they got minions like myself xD so we have to look through all the forums to keep an eye on things.

http://imgur.com/gixLvq7.gif


Sorry but I had to.

[MadWolf]

3542

[Hairywarhero]

That's why they got minions like myself xD so we have to look through all the forums to keep an eye on things.

Yourself and recently Hinkel i see aswell. Still a lot of work for 2 people

[Norwegian]

3542

Who's that confederate guy?

[yoyo8346]

Who's that confederate guy?

That would be Rithal.

[Shmann]

Do you think the captain tiers and higher do not have to wait a long time?

[JRob]

2 weeks at least

[Rithal]

2 weeks at least

Nothing is definite right now. It's all up to the developers and the speed at which they... develop. ;)

[LocJope]

Nothing is definite right now. It's all up to the developers and the speed at which they... develop. ;)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMU0tzLwhbE

[JRob]

Nothing is definite right now. It's all up to the developers and the speed at which they... develop. ;)
Just goin from Hinkel

[Pvt.Scott]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMU0tzLwhbE

Holy crap. Those sweat stains. It's a waterfall of sweat.

[Oleander]

Good ol' Steve Ballmer, the man who said the iPhone would never amount to anything.

[Rithal]

Alright back on topic boys. :)

[samblues]

Are there plans for a new field report this month?

[JRob]

Are there plans for a new field report this month?
I hope and Pray

[samblues]

I hope and Pray

Would be pretty awesome to see what big bugs they've found and fixed/are fixing or what features they've added to the drill camp since its release and what features are going to be added next ect (and then we can all hope for news on more tiers to have access :3)

[Rithal]

Would be pretty awesome to see what big bugs they've found and fixed/are fixing or what features they've added to the drill camp since its release and what features are going to be added next ect (and then we can all hope for news on more tiers to have access :3)

The developers have hinted at the next field report being the release of the drill camp to the rest of the phase 1 backers although I'm not sure.

[JRob]

The developers have hinted at the next field report being the release of the drill camp to the rest of the phase 1 backers although I'm not sure.
Where's the hint?

[LocJope]

Where's the hint?

It was probably secret stuffs between them. It probably doesn't concern you. Unless this is like a public post. In that case, I feel quite silly for posting this. :)

[Hinkel]

Where's the hint?

To stop the rumors or questions:

There won't be any new invites in the next 2 weeks at least.
Reasons and more information will be released in the next field report.

You even answered on it...

[JRob]

To stop the rumors or questions:

There won't be any new invites in the next 2 weeks at least.
Reasons and more information will be released in the next field report.

You even answered on it...
All due respect, I did not know if he was talking about that or not.

[Sgt.Kar98]

I know the game is currently being tested,but,mind if I ask,are there any chances of new content being announced while the alpha testing sessions are happening?

[Oleander]

They are typically announced in the new field reports as they are added.

[RenzoLeBenzo]

I just backed for Captain and I'm too impatient... I wanna play so bad but don't have the income to upgrade to get access for Technical Alpha.

[TrustyJam]

Thank you for the support and welcome to the forum! :)

- Trusty

[JRob]

@renzolebenzo I feel you

[dj0311]

Yeah all the Captains are feeling the same pain lol.

[Markdownly]

Majors too

[Gamble]

yup, very much... I really would appreciate a littlebit more open information sharing. I have no problem with waiting until I can play, but the more or less complete silence is a bit depressing.

[Oleander]

From my experience, a quiet developer is a good thing.

[A. P. Hill]

yup, very much... I really would appreciate a littlebit more open information sharing. I have no problem with waiting until I can play, but the more or less complete silence is a bit depressing.

You need to stop and consider the size of the operations you're dealing with for this venture. Campfire Games (C.G.,) is not a great big mega million dollar establishment with PR departments and the like where they can disburse this information. C.G. is a small, and I mean small, operation. The major components of this company are directly involved with the day to day programing and forming of this endeavor. They don't have the time, nor the manpower other companies might have to provide community information.

As Oleander says, in this case, a quiet development team is a good thing ... it means they're solely focused on production of the game at hand and not talking up something they might not be able to deliver. Instead, they're busy making sure that this endeavor will be the best experience their followers and their future players will have.

[Gamble]

You need to stop and consider the size of the operations you're dealing with for this venture. Campfire Games (C.G.,) is not a great big mega million dollar establishment with PR departments and the like where they can disburse this information. C.G. is a small, and I mean small, operation. The major components of this company are directly involved with the day to day programing and forming of this endeavor. They don't have the time, nor the manpower other companies might have to provide community information.

As Oleander says, in this case, a quiet development team is a good thing ... it means they're solely focused on production of the game at hand and not talking up something they might not be able to deliver. Instead, they're busy making sure that this endeavor will be the best experience their followers and their future players will have.
I work in the gaming industry myself, so I am very aware of that. Still, other small teams are able to give some kind of readable update to their community about the progression aswell without sacrificing their game. It's a game funded by the community, they made this work possible after all. I totally can understand that a lot of people feel a littlebit edgy about updates and about how the game is progressing. Posting a short list every two weeks would not take much time. It's not like there are no bad examples of "no communication community backed" games out there. This said, I am sure they do a great job and hopefully take their time to deliver the best product possible. No need to release anything soon. Still, some more informations outside the alpha forum would be nice to have. I for myself wouldn't need a big, nicely edited video.

[TrustyJam]

I work in the gaming industry myself, so I am very aware of that. Still, other small teams are able to give some kind of readable update to their community about the progression aswell without sacrificing their game. It's a game funded by the community, they made this work possible after all. I totally can understand that a lot of people feel a littlebit edgy about updates and about how the game is progressing. Posting a short list every two weeks would not take much time. It's not like there are no bad examples of "no communication community backed" games out there. This said, I am sure they do a great job and hopefully take their time to deliver the best product possible. No need to release anything soon. Still, some more informations outside the alpha forum would be nice to have. I for myself wouldn't need a big, nicely edited video.

You'll get your share of information about content pretty soon - there are a number of reasons why we've been quiet these past weeks. :)

- Trusty

[Legion]

You'll get your share of information about content pretty soon - there are a number of reasons why we've been quiet these past weeks. :)

- Trusty

Can't wait to see what yall have been doing.:)

[Gamble]

You'll get your share of information about content pretty soon - there are a number of reasons why we've been quiet these past weeks. :)

- Trusty

Awesome :) I am really curious about how you come along with the cryengine, which is not exactly the most developerfriendly engine and toolset out there ;)

[Oleander]

Still, some more informations outside the alpha forum would be nice to have. I for myself wouldn't need a big, nicely edited video.

There have been no updates to the Alpha since June 25th, save for a small update through Steam for something on Valve's end. For the most part, everything has been quiet which usually means something big is about to happen. I'd say the developers don't want to let anything slip out and ruin the surprise. I should say that I have no idea what they're up to, but I have a keen suspicion. :)

[TrustyJam]

Awesome :) I am really curious about how you come along with the cryengine, which is not exactly the most developerfriendly engine and toolset out there ;)

It is to us. :)

- Trusty

[Wildcat]

wait conspiracy stuff going on here mate, No updates since the 25th of June, They went quite, They are now teasing us and it is only 2 days until the 25th of July, It is 04:20 PM as I write this (not relevant just saw it and giggled abit idk why it happens every day), July 25th is release date for next update confirmed... :P my guess is next month for the next update maybe even... The 25th of next month. Cant wait though, But the more time the better I guess!

[Gamble]

It is to us. :)

- Trusty

I definitely like that undertone, hehe

[VOLCUSGAMING]

I'm on vacation and forgot to take a computer with me, so i'm on mobile device!!!!!!! DANG IT!!!!!!!!!!

A bit of conspiracy: They said it wouldn't be about months, but if we reach the 25'th of july IT IS ABOUT MONTHS!!!!!

[JRob]

The Tigers in the screenshot looked cool.

[Legion]

The Tigers in the screenshot looked cool.

The uniform in the screenshot has a few inaccuracies, I'm sure they'll fix them by the time we get the alpha.
Can't wait to see what they look like.

[JRob]

Me neither! I'm enjoying drill camp, but haven't had time to interact with anyone xD someone join my lonely self xD

[Jasin210]

Me neither! I'm enjoying drill camp, but haven't had time to interact with anyone xD someone join my lonely self xD
I thought you were a Captain? Did you pledge more?

[Jasin210]

Also I can't wait for an update! :) Can't wait to see what goodies ya'll got! :rolleyes:

[JRob]

Also I can't wait for an update! :) Can't wait to see what goodies ya'll got! :rolleyes:

Was major, pledged lt col

[LocJope]

I don't even care HOW long it takes, I'm just glad something like this exists.

It gives me faith that their IS a god somewhere...

He heard my prayers of a Civil War game.

[Jasin210]

I don't even care HOW long it takes, I'm just glad something like this exists.

It gives me faith that their IS a god somewhere...

He heard my prayers of a Civil War game.
Lol

[crazychester1247]

Hey I just realized an inaccuracy. The 1st U.S Sharpshooter's buttons are wrong! They had rubber goodyear buttons so the reflection wouldn't give away their position.
In fact they weren't allowed to have a single bit of brass or other shiny metals on their uniform either! Everything from their rifles to their canteens were either given a blue or brown finish so it didn't shine or was made from a different material.

[TrustyJam]

Hey I just realized an inaccuracy. The 1st U.S Sharpshooter's buttons are wrong! They had rubber goodyear buttons so the reflection wouldn't give away their position.
In fact they weren't allowed to have a single bit of brass or other shiny metals on their uniform either! Everything from their rifles to their canteens were either given a blue or brown finish so it didn't shine or was made from a different material.

That is only correct to some extent. They used rubber buttons (or wood buttons as the example in The Smithsonian has), however, they were issued normal leathers (brass breast plate and belt buckle included) and if you look up some of the descriptions of them you'll notice that they were really all but a uniformly looking unit by as early as december 1862 a reviewing officer wrote that "they were perfect slouches and slovens in appearance [of whom] no two are uniformed alike." By 1863 most, if not all used regular sack coats instead of their well known dark green frocks. There are even discussions going on about the possibility of there being no green berdan sharpshooter present during the battle of Gettysburg. Needless to say, our sharpshooters will reflect this in the game also. :)

- Trusty

[Oleander]

I had always suspected that the removal of brass was up to the soldier. Like Trusty said, the uniforms were issued with brass, as can be seen here. (http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1356264) The blue uniforms would have been treated in the same manner, some would have cut the buttons off and replaced them with a non reflective style, others would have left them alone.

[TrustyJam]

I had always suspected that the removal of brass was up to the soldier. Like Trusty said, the uniforms were issued with brass, as can be seen here. (http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1356264) The blue uniforms would have been treated in the same manner, some would have cut the buttons off and replaced them with a non reflective style, others would have left them alone.

That is the smithsonian example I mentioned earlier. I believe those are wooden buttons actually. :)

- Trusty

[Oleander]

I thought I read brass in the description, but after zooming WAY in I can see they are wood. I've never seen wooden buttons with an eagle on them. That's what made me think they were brass.