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And you'd have noticed - Mensch - that Jeff stated in his post that he did not have time to extract the patch before leaving for work...if you had bothered to read it Preacher

Howard said... "If Einstein loved to shoot people in the weekends would that revoke his license as a genius? No I think not." True. However, if Albert chose to WRITE about his weekend exploits I dare say any of us would refer to that work as genius/brilliant/etc. Hakkio said it best - magnum opus. MK is a mixed-up load of psychotic gobbledy-gook which is only "important" because of the lasting (negative) effect its "author" had on history. Content should be excluded from any rational discussion of this treatise's worth. It contributes nothing. My 2 American copper (alloy) pennies. Preacher

There's a purpose here?? Preacher

Question: What result do you expect when 4 PzIVs stumble into an ambush by 4 Sherman 76s? Similarly, what result do you expect when a Tiger drives in between 2 ambushing Shermans at close range? I believe that to expect anything other than devastating losses for the "ambushee" is unrealistic - barring some rare circumstance. I don't see the problem. You're getting what you should get, IMHO, based on your description of the test. Preacher [This message has been edited by Preacher (edited 07-26-2000).]

Haven't read EatG, but know of it. It is a well-respected account of the siege. I lean towards believing that the man was Major Koenig, simply because the sources that refer to him as Koenig are a bit more reliable, IMHO. Anyway, it won't change the world, but its interesting nonetheless. Preacher

You'll hear the aircraft, hear and see the bombs whistling down and exploding, hear and see the a/c MGs going nuts, etc. No planes per se, but you will see the a/c shadow as it streaks across the ground. Very well done, IMHO. Kind of scary, really. Preacher

We had a discussion a week or so ago about the famous sniper duel that occurred in Stalingrad between Vasily Zaitsev and the head of the German sniper school. David Robbins refers to the German as SS Colonel Heinz Thorvald. The upcoming movie based on the book is referring to the character as Major Koenig. Someone in the earlier thread (i do not recall who) wondered why the movie makers were using the name Koenig instead of Thorvald. I replied to that by saying that the reason he is being referred to as Koenig is because his real name was Koenig. Robbins used his artistic license to refer to him as Thorvald. My response elicited questions about my supporting source material (and well it should have). At the time, I was a bit frustrated because i was quite sure of my case, but could not for the life of me recall where i had read the information. One fellow poster assured me that Beevor referred to the sniper as Thorvald (which, incidentally, i STILL cannot find in his book. He only briefly mentions the episode and virtually dismisses it as legend). The reason i could not find the book is because the information was not gleaned from a book. I got my information from the two sniper experts who are interviewed on The History Channel during the Suicide Missions: Snipers special. Both of these men - on numerous occasions when recounting the story as it unfolded in Stalingrad - refer to the German sniper as Major Koenig. There is never any mention of a Thorvald. The details of the story as i heard it long ago are spot on. Robbins is spot on, as well, with most of the details. It just seems that he changed the name and rank of the head of thr German sniper school. It IS a novel, lest we forget (additionally, as i pointed out when we first discussed this, Robbins cited July 22, 1941 as the date Barbarossa kicked off. He is a month off, of course). I'd be happy to discuss this further. The purpose of this post is not to say "i told you so" or anything like that. I am simply citing my source. Also, that program comes on quite a bit on THC. I've seen it 3 or 4 times now and have missed it at least that many times. FWIW, Preacher

Babra, that is what i am experiencing. Lost my commander so i can no longer unbutton. But the bugger won't target anything. Morale state is good, too. Anyone have an idea/explanation? Preacher

Must a Wasp be unbuttoned to fry Huns? Sorry, but that's how questions get phrased at this hour... Preacher

Yes. The only place to purchase it is online. As far as sales figures go, that is confidential business information. However, the first run sold out in a skinny minute. Things look good, i would think. Preacher

FWIW, Buzzer, BTS consists of a whopping 2 guys - Steve and Charles. That is all. Charles is the (only) programmer. Thought you'd like to know. Preacher

Thought I was pre-registered, but just in case....sign me up! Preacher

I'll enter that tournament,von Shrad. Preacher

Hee Hee. Same basic info. Two totally different opinions/tactical approaches. Great stuff. Preacher

I wouldn't necessarily focus on enemy HQ units. There may be certain situations in which you should do that, but not many, IMHO. HQ units bestow certain command benefits upon subordinate units as long as they stay in command range. Some improve morale and staying power. Some increase combat ability. Some improve stealth. Some improve overall command ability of the HQ unit itself. Point is, you should not underestimate the importance of keeping your units in command. A well-placed HQ unit in a defensive line, for instance, can mean the difference in holding and breaking. That HQ unit can keep those boys in the line and fighting effectively. Units in command respond much more quickly to orders as well (some of this is experience based, admittedly). Try giving orders to that out-of-command squad and see how long it takes them to respond. Watch them, too, when they come under fire. 9 out of 10 times they'll crawl back into their hole. In command units are much more responsive. Particularly, IMHO, on the offensive. A little bit on HQ units for you. Basic stuuf, really. But VERY important. Preacher [This message has been edited by Preacher (edited 07-18-2000).]

You're here, my friend. Simply post your intentions and ask for a game or two. Your e-mailbox will be full before you know it. Preacher [This message has been edited by Preacher (edited 07-16-2000).]

Isn't this what is called "Recon by fire?" Preacher

--snip-- "...then you're a sucker.." Hogwash. IMHO, it's an integrity issue. There are a lot of things that the law doesn't expressly forbid, yet those things range from questionable to downright illegal. Sheesh. What is it that drives people to find and exploit the loopholes in game engines/rules? What is so fun/rewarding about it? What happened to using historical, time-tested tactics to achieve battlefield goals? Is it gamey?! Of course its gamey. Do it if you like. Have fun with it. I'm not condemning. I'm just disagreeing. I hate gamey tactics. Need to add this one to my pre-PBeM questionnaire... Preacher

The answer to most types of depression is a combination of professional counseling and appropriate pharmaceuticals.... ahem.. couldn't resist Preacher

I would love to, Ghost, but it seems i have lost my mind, my memory, or both. I cannot for the life of me remember the reference...I recall reading the story several years ago. Seeing the Robbins book piqued my interest because of the vague recollection i had of the story. After reading the book and loaning it to a friend (who read it in two nights!), i went back to re-read the historical account of the event. **Memory Fade Mode On** It was in that re-read that i discovered the reference to a Koenig. I even remember telling my friend that the real name of the sniper was Koenig. In addition, Robbins mentions that Barbarossa began July 22 instead of the correct June 22 **Memory Fade Mode Off** Maybe i'm just crazy...I'll keep looking Not afraid to eat crow here. Just cook it first. Also, my copy of Beevor's book has only a brief mention of the "supposed" incident. Where in that book is Thorvald mentioned? Thanks, Preacher

The reason the name Koenig is being used for the sniper is that Koenig was the real man's name. Robbins used the name Heinz Thorvald for his book. Historical accounts refer to the German "super sniper" as being named Koenig. Preacher

Can't do this without a CHAPLAIN!!!! I'd like to be in .... any side... Preacher

If you set up an Assault (or Attack) scenario with a 1,000-point limit, the DEFENDER will have 1,000 points to spend while the attacker will hae a number of points based upon a battle-type modifier. I.e., i think it's 1.6 times for an Assault attacker (which would be 1600, of course). Numbers may not be right, but the principle is. Wouldn't be any fun if 1,000 had to attack 1,000. Attacker would never (rarely) win. Preacher

Is it possible that the AI purchased air support for you and it never showed up? Just a thought. Preacher

I'm currently playing a scenario with American Paratroopers - some squads are armed with Gammon Bombs. Preacher [This message has been edited by Preacher (edited 06-30-2000).]