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    Wild Bill: How about some street fighting in Koln.

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

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    Hey Def! Yes, I'd be happy to look at what you have there and also go to some reference works and see what I can find.

    The spelling is KOLN, which is the German name for Cologne? I want to be sure I'm looking for the right town or city.

    You can click above and get my e-mail address. Send it on. We might just get a good one out of this.

    OR, send me what you have done if you wish to continue and I'll see if I can help you with it a bit.

    Standing by...Wild Bill

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    Scenario "Saving private Ryan" available ??

    in Combat Mission Archive #3 (2001)

    Posted

    Thank you, SS Pieper!

    It was kind of you to say that.

    This has been a nice experience for me. Michael and I have communicated personally and I have found another new friend in the wargaming community. I'm greatful for that. He is a true gentleman.

    Let me encourage all of you to download and try Michael's masterpiece. He is a good designer and has a very fresh approach to the battle.

    If you enjoyed the movie SPR, or just like a small quick play battle, with a slightly different twist, it is worth your while.

    You'll find a download link in the first letter at the top of this topic. Good job, Michael!

    Wild Bill

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    Scenario "Saving private Ryan" available ??

    in Combat Mission Archive #3 (2001)

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    The note was fine, Michael and no apology was needed. I enjoy viewing the work of others and always learn from it.

    And I still have a lot to learn biggrin.gif

    I will drop you an e-mail at once because I would be delighted to look over your scenario. I am sure it is a fine piece of work.

    When I was leading the Scenario Design Team for CMBO we ended up with three different representations of Wittman's encounters at Villers Bocage. All of them were very good and rather challenging. It was interesting to see how the scenario designers approached the battle.

    I'm sure the same is true here. That was a very gentlemanly reply and I certainly appreciate it.

    Note on the way...WB

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    Scenario "Saving private Ryan" available ??

    in Combat Mission Archive #3 (2001)

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    The SPR scenario I did in the Combat Mission format has been well received and downloaded about 3,000 times from various sites.

    I have received hundreds of personal e-mails and seen quite a few here on the forum saying how much people enjoyed it.

    Yes, it is to be played from the US side and yes, it is only a movie. The scenario is nothing more than a piece of entertainment.

    It was never intended to be on the level of Bridgehead at Benicourt or some of the other more than 40 scenarios and operations I have done in the game.

    I'm sorry you feel it "isn't very good," Michael, but of course you are entitled to that opinion. And I am not contemplating suicide because you don't like it biggrin.gif

    Of course I would be very interested in seeing your version and how you have portrayed the battle.

    Thanks for the comments.

    Wild Bill

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    Scenario Guide for Newbies

    in Combat Mission Archive #3 (2001)

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    Let me recommend a few for you, Pierce.

    For an intro to in-city fighting on a low level, try Aachen.

    For an intro to outdoor fighting, give Wiltz a try.

    For a nice little tank battle, I'll send you With tanks only, I'm sending two directly two you. One of them is only now about to be posted for public consumption so you get to be first.

    Maastricht - Tanks Only

    Elsdorf-The Encounter - tanks only

    Enjoy. These should get you into the details of the game. Let me know if they help please.

    Wild Bill

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    TF Montelimar: Ouch! How is it scored?

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

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    CJ, first of all thanks. It's one I have enjoyed numerous times and still do...from both sides.

    I've never fully comprehended the scoring system in CM. I'm ashamed to admit that, but it is true.

    But then as is sometimes the case, I don't think a game (speaking in generalties here)always gives a score that is an accurate presentation of what has been accomplished by the human player.

    Having done all that you did and stopping the retreating Germans and the attacks of the 11th Panzher Division, you have accomplished your mission...and well done, may I add.

    When this happens I wish there were some way to award bonus points for the strategic victory of a smaller tactical conflict.

    But please know that by doing what you have done you have slowed down the German retreat northward from Southern France and given the American and French Divisions a golden opportunity to help in cutting off a large group of Germans who may have escaped otherwise.

    I think you got a decisive victory here. I think you should feel that way too!

    Wild Bill

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