BFCElvis
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On 12/9/2023 at 3:25 AM, StieliAlpha said:
Nobody replied? Strange.
I do not believe the boxed version are still available, but you should be able to download updates for previous purchases. Larger updates, resp new versions of a game, are usually sold for a few USD.
But the standard advise is: Ask @BFCElvis
@Col Edge During checkout in our store you can add a physical disk to your order for all purchases that include the base game. For instance, if you purchase the Fortress Italy Big Bundle you can add a DVD to that purchase. If you order the Gustav Line module only then you cannot order a DVD. Mostly because, if your installation is up to date, you already have it installed. There is no Gustav Line module that can be installed anymore.
Battlefront is the only place that you can purchase Mac versions of the games. If you have both Mac and Windows computers you can use your Battlefront license key to get the Steam version for your Windows computer.
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On 12/9/2023 at 5:07 AM, Holien said:
@BFCElvis BTW I still have a round 2 game showing in my PBEM folder, I try to delete it but it keeps coming back. I play it and it keeps coming back. I can't seem to get rid of it? I feel it's a bug but would be interested in knowing if anyone else still has a round 2 file in the PBEM pick up area...
Yeah. You'll have it for 30 days after the tournament ends.
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29 minutes ago, Jackal2100 said:
And I tried using a password that has a single space key/double/etc. and none of those worked. So I sent it in to support, and their idea that they had me do was run the game as an administrator, even though I don't think that has anything to do with the password system.
You're right. It doesn't.
I've asked them if there is any way to resend your initial file.
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31 minutes ago, Jackal2100 said:
That would be from the attacker's side, I believe the second file.
The only explanation is that you accidentally hit a key (or keys) when you first opened the initial file and created a password.
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20 hours ago, Jackal2100 said:
Sent a message to slitherine support, but thought I'd mention it here as well. Ran into a bug that in my CW game, for the offensive side, it will not accept a blank password to start the game/deploy. I also see that I somehow have 2025 points in the third round even though one battle hasn't started and the other is on turn 1. I am really confused and some clarity would be appreciated.
Is that with the initial time that you had a turn from that side or was it the 2nd file that you got?
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1 hour ago, Suzuya said:
Even with the extra time another round down and yet again only 1 game out of 3 finished so no real points or results for the match, gg to my opponents but its really rather annoying to go through these entire games only for turn pace to slow to a crawl and then just not finish your matches before the end of the timer.
You've got me for the Red Thunder Round. Which makes you lucky in 2 ways. 1) I'll turn the files over in plenty of time to play the whole Round. 2) You've got easy wins coming your way.
@Holien has me for the Normandy Round. He's going to get the same benefits that Suzuya will get.
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Speaking of Where Forefather Fought, @Hapless made another awesome video for the tournament!!!!
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2418000/view/3829809944862888213 -
10 days have been added to the Tournaments.
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1 hour ago, BDW said:
Steam is on Mac and PC and maybe other platforms too
But CM on Steam is Windows only
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1 hour ago, MeatEtr said:
I’ve literally played hundreds of tournaments and campaigns in CM1 and 2 dating back over 20 yrs and don’t recall ever seeing such short deadlines.
Our previous ones haven't been this short. The idea with this was to make 3 simultaneous quick tournaments and bang all 3 out as quickly as possible.
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27 minutes ago, Andrew Kulin said:
Might be good to add say 2 weeks to the third round as it looks like the round with a 30 day time limit would be ending on Christmas Eve. A lot of players might be busy with all that seasonal stuff which coincides with Round 3 timing.
I'll ask to have 10 days added. That will start Round 3 10 days later.
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On 10/25/2023 at 3:23 PM, BFCElvis said:
It's a priority for me.
I've been been working with our friends at Slitherine since I made this post. Part of the issue was that there was some bug found. I wanted somefink to pass on to you guys so asked a couple of questions and I have gotten responses that make some sense. Here are the questions and answers. I hope this clears things up some and gives an idea of what to expect going forward:
1) What was intended to happen when the scoring adjustment was made? What were we hoping it would do?
"If a game hadn't finished, then the person who had taken the longer time to play (so, who held up the game the most) would be flagged as the loser for the purpose of the scoring algorithm and some of their score would be added to the other person. If a game had been completed, the score should have remained the same."
2) What is the nature of the bug that was uncovered?
"The bug that occurred was that even when a game had completed, scores were affected in a similar way, and were lowered. And even when the game hadn't completed, the 'winner' (as in, the person who had played the most) shouldn't have had their score lowered either. This bug should now have been fixed, so that winners' scores and completed games scores won't be lowered."
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4 hours ago, MeatEtr said:
@BFCElvis any chance we can get extensions to these rounds of only 30 days? If not this rd then maybe next one? Its just not enough time. I see we're down to 10 days left now and may not finish my battles. Despite decent turn rates from my opponent. Fingers crossed he knows how to cease fire and the deadline to do so.
Slitherine is hurting their own tournaments with these short rds. I'm thinking the limit should be +10 to the battle time. So a 20 min battle gets 30 days or a 30 min battle gets 40 days.
It looks like more days can be added. The question then is do we really want to? Both of my Normandy battles were finished last week.
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6 hours ago, BDW said:
Hey everyone, it's been 10yrs since I've played (life, kids, y'know how it goes). But I want to get back into some CM PBEM action. I used to be really into it, doing tourneys and having a half dozen games going at once.
I attempted to get CM back up and running in 2020 and my last purchase was "CMBN Upgrade 3 + 4 Bundle" but the licenses and installing was too confusing and I gave up.
Assuming I get CMBN back up and running, with latest upgrades and patches, my question is: what's the latest I need to know? Like what's all this slitherine stuff all about? Is PBEM easier now? What about tourneys? How about game engine 4? What are the big highlights from last 10 years that I should be excited about? How's the community doing? I recall back in 2020 I opened my old bookmarks to the leaderboard sites and it was all gone pretty dead.
I really appreciate any responses; I know I can spend a lot of time figuring out answers to my questions, but I'm hoping some of y'all don't mind sharing so I can get back up to speed quickly and into some games!!
Thanks!!
Wow!! Your "Joined" date is even older than mine!! I am October '99.
If you have the games through the 4.0 Upgrade then not much has changed with the game engine. More content has become available.
You can now pick up PBEM games through the game itself, in addition to talking to people here and looking for a game.
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2 hours ago, Xavierisback said:
Hello,
I usually play on Win PC but it just broke down
. I can't wait for the repair, I need to play my pbem this weekend ! 
Do I have the possibility and the right to reinstall CMBN on my Macbook ? Is it possible or do I need to purchase a new licence ?
Thank you
I also sent a PM with more specific information for you.
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2 hours ago, Xavierisback said:
Hello,
I usually play on Win PC but it just broke down
. I can't wait for the repair, I need to play my pbem this weekend !
Do I have the possibility and the right to reinstall CMBN on my Macbook ? Is it possible or do I need to purchase a new licence ?
Thank you
Yes. Any download of the game that uses Game Engine 4 will have downloads for both Mac and Windows version and the license keys are cross platform
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The server is back up.
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11 hours ago, ARFF1Tampa said:
Hello. I have the disc version purchased copy of CM Battle for Normandy, receipt and order #. But my new computer does not have a disc drive. Battlefront never responds to emails as I found what you're supposed to do and contact them to get a Steam cd key and can't D/L the updates to get rid of the error I get when transferring files over from laptop that plays the game. They state that they respond within 24 hours, but have not in 2 cases (tickets).
It is very likely that my replies through the Help Desk are in your Spam folder. There are no open tickets that have not been replied to.
I matched the email address for your forum login with the Help Desk and see that, in addition to the reply that I just sent to today's ticket, I replied to your other 2 tickets on these days:
November 1st 2:37 pm EDT
October 31st 10:10 am EDT
Check your spam folder or log into the Help Desk where you can also view the replies.
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1 hour ago, Artkin said:
Man I was hoping for a real game, but I understand if youre too busy and just need to show face in the tournament.
Nah, it's just that I suck.
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23 hours ago, eniced73 said:
@BFCElvis What is protocal here if your opponent has the turns and has yet to return them? I dont think this game is going anywhere and wanted to know if someone needs to be emailed or notified?
They will be timed out and you should be given 1,000 points per battle. I should have official confirmation on that early in the week.
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On 10/25/2023 at 5:21 PM, Artkin said:
Well I don't play like I'm drowning so it should be fun.
You kilt 6 T-34s in a single turn. Ouch.
AMD 22.8 series breaks game again
in CM2 General Tech Support
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You're new here and this is the first thing you decide to post? Personally attacking another forum member?
That will get you a vacation every time.