Brian956

I just wish that CMAK would update a full squad to be represented by 5 men, a half squad to be three men, a crew to be two men, and a leader/single man to be one man.... that would be excellent for me as an old boardgame player. I don't need to see everyone - but a clear representation would be lovely. B

I LOVED that movie...Hollywood or not! (it definitely belongs here). Thanks!

I think what surprised me most was that the PzIVF2's didn't survive the long range gunfight (I would consider 1,400 to 1,600 meters long range for 1942). I set up a scenario with 2,500 meters width (for maneuver) and 2,000 meters depth (sufficient, I thought at the time) to test tank capabilities. Parameters were: Dec 1942, damp, cool, map-rural with no trees and gentle slopes (1.25 meters). On it I placed one PLT of (4) Pz IVF2's, one PLT(+) of (6) PzIIIL's, and one PLT of (5) PzIIF's,... all mostly veteran - arrayed against one PLT (5) M-3 Mediums (Late), and one PLT (5) M-5 Lights - US tanks 'regular'. Not realizing that they started in sight of each other, I sent the M3's to a low rise to their front while the M5's dashed off to their flank for flank security. The battle started with shooting on turn one (to my surprise), and was essentially over by turn #8. The M-3's had acted like a firing squad! I checked the actual losses at the end (I didn't want detailed info during the battle) - and for zero US tank losses (although there were plenty of ricochets, armor flaking, and 1 US crew casualty) the Germans had lost all four PzIV's, three of six Pz III's and three of five Pz II's...the US M5's didn't engage at all, and the shooting was as I said - 1,400 to 1,600 meters. This is typical of several similar battles I've messed with, and I was surprised to see the PzIVF2's take it on the chin like that. Although in several other battles PzIVF2's did "one-shot" M-3's at long range, overall it seems to me that M-3's 'handle them' quite well.

Your answer is textbook correct. What surprises me (and I enjoy it ) is the fact that M-3 Mediums ('Late' with the 75mm M-3 Gun) are able to successfully shoot it out with Pz IV F2's consistently at ranges of 1300 to 1600 meters - and usually win. I always use the M-3's in as much a hull down position as possible, but that M3 75, has no problem finding and punching the 50mm armor of the Pz IV F2 at those ranges. In fact, I'm finding that in battles with PzIIIL's and PzIVF2's, the latter are usually wiped out long before the PzIIIL's. Oh I love this game!

Hi guys! Ok I've been playing a while and I am enthused! I love it! But I have a question for you all. I am an unashamed fan of North African tank battles. I love US M-3 Medium Lee's (should have been in the film Patton). I am finding that 'regular' US tankers in M3 Lee's are easily a match for 'veteran' DAK troops in Pz IIIL's and PzIVF2's....given intelligent tactics, rolling low hills, etc. Am I delusional? Or have you guys see the same thing? After growing up with a generation of cardboard board games that rate them sooo differently - I am glad to see that hardware and tactics really do pay off. Comments? Brian

To the makers of this great game... I spread the word over at Matrix's "War in the Pacific" forum (by far their most active game forum). With the interest I saw - I think you have more sales coming!

Thanks for the info and gracious reception guys. I agree - that human opponents are THE best way to go. Perhaps I'll look into one of those links you guys posted in a while. I currently have an active PBEM going for "War in the Pacific"...we've been playing this particular game since early last Dec, and we have only gotten up to March 10th 1942! CMAK must be a better LAN game than a PBEM I would think.

Thanks for the offer, maybe when I get up to speed...

My bad - the scenario in question IS in the game, I forgot the name was Fruhlingswind and I just remembered Fiad Pass. Sorry guys

Actually - that is a very poignant question. A decade or so ago, I could find any any computer game out there by simply doing a Yahoo search by topic (pc game, military/war game, by developer...do you guys remember what that looked like?). The list was easy to access - every company, every game. These days I find that unless I already know the names of companies/developers, or specific title to search for ...there is no easy-to-find-all-list - like there was before. So literally, it took me so long to find this game because I simply never knew of it's existence, nor of the company that publishes/developed it....makes it rather hard to do a search for - compared to the old days.

Really, it's because; 1) I am still learning and small scenarios are vastly easier to grasp 2) I am a modder by passion (I have done official design work on Matrix's War in the Pacific - Admirals Edition - which is due to be released). and 3) I am fascinated by the Kasserine Pass Campaign ...historically, and the entire War in the Mediterranean Theater as a whole:) So, I would like to play around with the scenario. But thanks for the welcome!

I noticed that the above named scenario, which is on the demo, is not included in the game. Is there a link to download that particular scenario? I rather enjoyed it and would like to mod it with the editor.... Thanks

I just wanted to say - I have just bought this game (CM 3:AK), and I love it! Great work guys. Maybe you did too good of a job...I'm in no hurry to buy any newer game when it may come out;) Brian956