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From a current PBEM
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Sur vey: Most likely you have been sent the wrong file. Here's what I do: name the turn Whoever Vs Mark 001. Now I know that the file "whoever" sends me will be file 002 and will always be an even number While the PBEM system may feel odd to begin with it DOES work. Please give it another try. I'd be glad to help you get on track. So if you want to send me your email address I'll send you a setup and help get you started. Use the email address in my forum profile. CM PBEM is just the best way to WarGame. I still play guys I started with 10 years ago. So please give it another try.
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Questions about the question marks
MarkEzra replied to stikkypixie's topic in Combat Mission Shock Force 1
Morning Thomm: I have cross posted this to the Beta Testers. -
Questions about the question marks
MarkEzra replied to stikkypixie's topic in Combat Mission Shock Force 1
I'm always looking for an easier, softer way... -
The Campaign will be a problem to look at ...too bad. But do keep it in mind with odd setup movement issues. After I discovered a setup anomaly with a converted QB map I found that when re-using a map (for any reason) you must totally delete all blue/red setup, yellow AI pathing, and green Objectives BEFORE making the map smaller. Failure to do so will possibly lead to Hidden setup/pathing and Objectives. The best thing to do is clear them all out save the file, exit the game, restart and THEN start your new work... It'll save a lot of confusion and WTF's down the road.
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Try this: Open scen in the editor Expand the map edge size where the reinforcements are coming from. When you do that do you see blue or red setup areas bleeding off the actual map?...Check in AI editor...Do you see Yellow pathing bleeding off the map? If so delete those portions. Any troops (reinforcement or not) will set up strange or just not move when the scenario designer makes these errors.... I know from ...siggghhhhh..."personal experience"...
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Use it or lose it question...
MarkEzra replied to Falconander's topic in Combat Mission Shock Force 1
I've been busy learning a new language (English)!!... and think I missed it. Please ask her to re-send and I'll Get into it... -
Thank you Battlefront!
MarkEzra replied to General Jack Ripper's topic in Combat Mission Shock Force 1
A sure sign of addiction is you start hanging around with "Lower Companions"...Welcome to the Forum! -
Perhaps add "New Order" to the unit status scroll to describe the units next action. Something like this: "Spotting" "New Order" "Moving" "Spotting" The lack of unit moving is understood as not having recv'd and order. Just like "cowering" inserted into the status scroll is indicative of not following any commands at this time. Creation of delays to increase Realism must have an explanation. You'll avoid the "Troops don't follow orders" harangue... or at least point out that no orders received means no orders followed
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Need help to find new files in Repository
MarkEzra replied to Stingray's topic in Combat Mission Shock Force 1
If you have installed the BFC Toolbar you'll be notified w/link of all new Mods/Scen/Maps placed on the Repository. -
Artificial changes to an AT Gun size or shield to improve ambush characteristics is an EXCELLENT example on unintended consequences. I want to reduce a players gamey tactic of Area Target Fire use so I make AT gun "smaller" to hit and the gun shield tougher to penetrate. Now my human player is just rolling those AT guns down the street at me... The solution to limiting area fire will not be successfully found by fudging the unit stats.
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A simple question (?)
MarkEzra replied to donnieitaly's topic in Combat Mission: Shock Force Tech Support
WOW you met Jim Dunnigan! My Personal Wargaming hero! Glad to have you on the forum.... -
No Red/Black lines please. The Icons in CM:SF do a far better job of explaining Contact then a line does. As Red Players know: eye contact vs voice contact vs slap 'em in the head contact really matters. Simple lines give only an In or Out understanding of a units contact status.
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Trenches, foxholes, and slit trenches
MarkEzra replied to c3k's topic in Combat Mission Shock Force 1
This is Vinnie a Grandson of Kentucky Derby winner "Native Dancer" So Horses are in Normandy now for sure! -
Yes...well, see I needed it work and ahhh...
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From my new wide screen Monitor...Un-retouched
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ATGM Deploy Weapon Error?
MarkEzra replied to pkjsmith's topic in Combat Mission: Shock Force Tech Support
You are describing an action I am not actually seeing. If it's a bug, we'll get it to BFC with credit to you (and my thanks!) Just send the save game file to me @ Mark.Ezra@gmail.com and lets track this one down together! -
Well said Meach! To Mord and the other members of this forum who are on active duty: There's a chair and a mouse at the CMSF PC just waiting for you to come home! Semper Fidelis
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Marines v1.11 Bug with QB's?
MarkEzra replied to Chad Harrison's topic in Combat Mission Shock Force 1
Drescher, Fallout, Slaphappy: Thanks for posting! I'm copying your comments to the Beta testers. BFC is certainly aware of the problem and I appreciate your updates -
You'll need a pic and the upload it to a share site like photo bucket. Then it's a simple matter of copy paste of the website link to the forum.
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I use "sendthisfile" It's free, it works every time, and it saves files where ever you want
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ATGM Deploy Weapon Error?
MarkEzra replied to pkjsmith's topic in Combat Mission: Shock Force Tech Support
During Set phase: Red or Blue deployable weapons are set to deployed at setup. When placed in a vehicle they are no longer in deploy mode. If given a move order you should remember to click off the deploy button. Otherwise they'll have to break down their weapon before moving. After setup phase: When giving a movement order (including dismount and move to X) click on the triangle end of pathing. It will turn round and brighter. Now click on deploy. Your deployable unit will move to that point and start to deploy it's weapon. Once that is initiated you can give a follow up facing order as needed. -
Zukkov: That's great news...happy gaming!
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It's always good to know the Pathing works! ...It REALLY saddens me that some players are having these conflicts. BFC is VERY aware ....