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MarkEzra

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  1. Right fist raised in solidarity with my brothers.
  2. When the beta demo came out I packed up my 486 PC and found a 500Mgz P3. Last week I got internet cable installed. $45.00? Not the price a a meal for two at an average resturant. Now to find that some perfect **** is messing with this game! Damn them to hell
  3. My uncle Dick (45th Div medic) says the only laughs he got in the WW2 were from Mauldin's Willie & Joe cartoons.
  4. James Jones wrote a great book...you guys should read it. It's called "A Thin Red Line". It tells the story of ordinary American GI's dealing with the terrible stress of combat. Mr Jones was himself a combat vet and knows where of he speaks. Many WW2 vets have appaulded his work for both sensitivity and accuracy. Steven Malick has directed a film called a Thin Red Line. It's all about what Malick thinks that James Jones thought. He Hasn't bothered to consult Jones' notes, friends nor combat vets from THAT war. I want to the movies and saw The Thin Red Line. I walked out in under an hour. I headed straight for a book store...Guess what I bought...
  5. Rick Brown and I are trying this out to had a little spice to the Close Encounter Scen. You'll need a set of dice!On setup roll the dice to see if you get all the armor now or later (Odd=yes Even=No). If no, roll the dice again that number is your "lucky number" write it down. Each turn roll the dice. If it's Odd you get a chance to roll the dice for your "lucky number". Of course you can vary this in all sorts of ways.... What it does do is change the format a little to help all of us on our umptenth game. The other Scen don't seem to lend itself to hiding both sides but anything is possible
  6. M-3 Stuart...and who says American tanks all look like crap!? Why they are adorable...and after the nose job and face lift my little Stuart will surely get a date for the Prom! A Face Only a Mother Could Love
  7. The old bull and a young bull stand atop a hill observing a herd of cows. The young bull says "let's run down there and get one of them cows" The old bull says, "Son, let's walk down and get'um all!".
  8. Wow...thanks gor the translator URL... Now I can kid MaxM in German
  9. The CE church...I've attacked that church w/multiple 75mm and bazooka rounds (hey why not the Stuggs were dead!)with little damage and no collapse. I have attacked that church with a 75mm and after a few rounds it crumbled into black dust! Seems right to me. If the troops inside don't suffer morale and casualty losses than I'ld say the game is off...but of course that is not the case. An Interesting side note. The Wooden two story Bldg caoght fire after my stugg took out a sherman next to it. Very Cool!
  10. Wild Bill has created many, many Steel Panther Scen. His work always reflects historical accuracy as well as a tension you can cut with a knife! I really can't wait to play his designs in CM...
  11. Baby boomers rule! 52 years old and still to hip....gotta go!
  12. Los and those who helped....great job...I "felt" like rifle grenade was much used by US forces....but had no data, just a few stories...Thanks for researching and submitting the data. Of course hats off to BTS for their dedication to accuracy!
  13. Since "Move" equals infantry walking speed an accurate phrase should be used...Say "Foot Speed" for vehicles and "Walking" for Infantry units.
  14. BTS I am so glad we will have a shot at N. Africa, and desert Campaigns...For me the early war years and equipment hold the most interest. I love the "pop" guns of '39-42. There is no doubt that I'll Play those series to death!
  15. George Catlin Marshall is the General of the 20th centuary. He took an Army rated 17th behind Bulgaria and Built a War machine that fought all over the world, not just Euorpe. Supplied the material that allowed Monty to win, Zukov to move (the real secret weapon of WW2 the 21/2 ton GMC truck). His brilliance is in selection of men and focus on the final goal. His efforts in the postwar years pointed the way for all todays generals..that of the soldier/statesmen.
  16. I really prefer playing the US. The challange of weaker armor, troops subject sudden burst of panic and the absolute need to follow combined arms tactics to win make for a real challange. I play the German side in PBEM games. I think John M.'s point is correct; one should learn both side/capabilities/weaknesses, ect. It something I need to work on.
  17. We married guys should stick together. LOL THEGAME (as I call it) is always a history lession...and as PBEM, sometimes just a lession...LOL
  18. Fionn: How my wife feels is how she feels. She doesn't need my advice nor anyone elses on the subject of Swastikas.
  19. I don't think that German Laws should be characterized out of hand as stupid. Nazi symbolism no longer represents the German people nor there government. The one country that came to terms with it's dark side is Germany. They have laws which may seem stupid to some but are important to the German nation. My Jewish wife feels anger when she sees a Swastika on a madmans forehead, the wall of a synagog, or a wargame. If I can change to the iron cross I will certainly do so
  20. CDIC: Been reading your post with interest. Got a suggestion for you...download the demo while your sleeping. As slow as it may be...it'll be alot faster than any mag...The DEMO is totally worth the time, trouble, Expense(?) of downloading it. When you do...look me up, I'ld love to play you! All the Best Mark Ezra Trabuco Canyon, Ca
  21. No More Post until you do your homework, young man! LOL
  22. Hi and welcome....This is certainly the busiest BBS for CM...You might want to check out The Gamers Net..I think the future of real time chat will most likely be there...but just not a the moment. This is the place for info and speculation for CM.
  23. Happy New Year and Best wishes from Sunny California!...May the New Century bring Peace and brotherhood to the world. Another day closer to CM Release Day Mark Ezra Trabuco Canyon, Ca
  24. Can't trick BTS... you are right, of course..much more a Marine tactic.
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