Wild Bill Wilder

Well, we tried posting again and this time I think we have it. At least it got past me. How about you, Matt? ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Well, the good Mr. Reynolds probably has a point, but the book still makes for some intensely good reading. It is called Grenadiers. Personally the few battles I double checked from the book jibed with what Reynolds describes in Steel Inferno. This one included. But I am quite sure the good SS Brigadefuhrer polished the apple on his side more than once. I guess we all would. "Oh to have the gift the Giver gives us, To see ourselves as others see us" ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Whoa now, I think that might be a little much! Germany faced many foes. Choose the Poles, you fight Germans, British, more Germans, US, same-same, French, what else is new. USSR - don't even go there! So eventually Germany is going to show up anywhere you go. Unless you go to the Pacific...or North Africa, which we can't do yet in CM. As for the wargaming industry as a whole, I don't know if I would go that far. I've been into wargaming since 1965 and felt that overall it sort of evens out. There is sometimes a tendency to glorify the Germans a bit too much, Tank Aces, Fighter Aces. I really don't know why. Every country had their own aces, heroes, and frontrunners. I would agree that in this particular case the emphasis needs to be more balanced. Let me ask you though, when you can choose either side, which side do you play? Just curious... ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Sorry for the delay fellas. I thought it might be up there by now. If it doesn't become avaiable soon, I'll find a new home for it....WB ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

I would tend to agree with you. That is why, precisely why, I did this particular scenario. I felt that US (and other Allies) had their own tank heroes, not just the Germans. And I intend to do more. I think better representation of other countries and their tankers is needed. I should point out, however, that the Germans tend to be sometimes predominant because they are the only enemy. No matter who fights, he fights the Germans. That is one reason they always appear in scenarios. But you know that, of course! I hope I get to see "Pool Hall" one day myself. I sent you a little paper I did on the 70th Tank Battalion and am in the process of doing a campaign for SPWAW on that theme, just so you know. Let me know what you think of it, Tank Dawg! ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

IIIIIIIIIII KKKKNNNNNNNOOOOOWWWWWWW! Now I KNOW that is not the usual Madmatt speed ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Well go get that Maastricht scenario and kick some German butt!

No problem Doc. You did not know. I hope this and some other things can be changed so that we can create even more historical battles of all the combatants of WW2. ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

As an addendum, there is a strong effort underway to get the Congressional Medal of Honor for Sgt. Pool's widow in recognition of his courageous service in Europe. Even 56 years after the fact is still not too late for Mrs. Pool. I hope it happens. ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

So you must not have played "Tough Tanker" yet, Jeff, where praise was rightfully lavished on the famous WW2 tanker, Lafayette G. Pool, a Tank Sergeant who had dozens of tank kills in his career. It is one of my scenarios and I since have had personal contact with Mr. Pool's family as a result of it. It was an honor for me to chat with his cousin, Chet Pool, who is also retired from the US Army. He lost a leg but continued to serve till he passed away a few years ago. One of the Tank Testing facilities is named after him at Fort Knox, "Pool Hall." You oughta get the scenario. Yes, we give credit and love the tankers of the US Army. And we give them their respect in the scenarios we do. You can find this one, 2 versions at CMHQ under Scenarios and Operations. http://combathq@thegamers.net ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Often time limits are a scenario editing tool. Commanders were always under pressure to get the job done, to take that hill, that bridge, get to that town. From generals on down, time was always a factor and created problems for the battlefield commander. Time makes you take risks (historical) and face dangers that you might not if you had all the time you wanted. I'm not saying that is the case here, but it is often in a scenario where one feels the pressure of time. ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Doc, in defense of Dick Reece, he would have gladly changed the rank to Major but you can't do that in the editor. You have to take the rank of Captain. It's one of those things we are pushing for in future versions of CM. I know Mr. Reece and certainly no disrespect was EVER intended in this fine scenario. ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Me too, Airborne. I was able to upload it but haven't been able to access the Depot to make sure it is there. Give it a few hours and try again. That is what I'm going to do. ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Hey 8 Ball, I'm plugging "Panzermeyer," not me Seriously, well kind of seriously, if you can't be proud of what you do, don't do it! ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Into the chaos that is the German retreat during the British "Operation Totalize," steps a man of ruthless military genius. SS Brigadefuhrer Kurt Meyer, known as "Panzermeyer" arrives near Falaise and watches with horror as German troops fled the incessant Allied attacks from the air and on the ground. Maintaining his seemingly impervious calm in battle, he orders tanks of Group Waldmueller to counterattack advancing Polish tanks and infantry. The Poles eagerly seeking revenge for the rape of their homeland in 1939 are unaware that they have become the focus of "Meyer's Wrath." You can grab my newest battle at CMHQ Scenario Depot. Details: Title: Meyer's Wrath Type: Meeting Engagement: Countries: Poland-Germany Date: August 8, 1944 Location: South of St.Aignan Weather: Clear Terrain: Dry Turns: 25 ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Into the chaos that is the German retreat during the British "Operation Totalize," steps a man of ruthless military genius. SS Brigadefuhrer Kurt Meyer, known as "Panzermeyer" arrives near Falaise and watches with horror as German troops fled the incessant Allied attacks from the air and on the ground. Maintaining his seemingly impervious calm in battle, he orders tanks of Group Waldmueller to counterattack advancing Polish tanks and infantry. The Poles eagerly seeking revenge for the rape of their homeland in 1939 are unaware that they have become the focus of "Meyer's Wrath." You can grab my newest battle at CMHQ Scenario Depot. Details: Title: Meyer's Wrath Type: Meeting Engagement: Countries: Poland-Germany Date: August 8, 1944 Location: South of St.Aignan Weather: Clear Terrain: Dry Turns: 25 ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com [This message has been edited by Wild Bill Wilder (edited 08-24-2000).]

Not my place to do this. I would offend someone if I did not mention them. You understand my position, I am sure. I can say with certainty that all scenarios you find in the Boots N' Tracks site of The Raiders have all been thoroughly tested and found to be of good quality. Otherwise, they would not be there. And there are numerous authors. For example, all the scenarios currently on the page were done by others, not by me. So we do support the efforts of other gamers in this area. We try to maintain a certain standard of excellence for the scenarios we post on the site. Come check out their work. http://wbr.thegamers.net Go to Boots N' Tracks section. We look forward to your visit. ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com [This message has been edited by Wild Bill Wilder (edited 08-20-2000).]

Thanks guys to those of you who are enjoying our work. I am very impressed with the plethora of scenarios that are coming out. Many are excellent. Most of all, I appreciate the initiative shown by many gamers in trying their hand at this. And Colonel Koltz has a superb site. Those maps are a work of art. All of you should visit this fine up and coming web site. It is worth your time. Wild Bill ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Thanks Von Lucke. Actually that was Louie Marsh, one of our Raiders who did that one. Its a smaller scenario with plenty of heavy woods. It is still available at the Boots N't Tracks site on the Raider Page. Go to: http://wbr.thegamers.net Once there, click on Boots N' Tracks then scroll down till you find the Hurtgen scenario. Its a good one. Wild Bill ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Not sure I understand what you did. Your scenario is in the scenario subdirectory, or should be. It should not have been in the saved games directory. When you designed it, did you not save in the scenarios subdirectory? If you didn't, and just left it in the saved games directory, you could not play it except as a saved game. And if you did that and saved over it again, it is probably lost. And that is a tragically hard way to learn to move it into the scenarios subdirectory as you build it. If that is the case, I'm sorry. Wild Bill ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

It means that the gentleman has a valid point, Parasite. I think to fully enjoy the game one should purchase it. It is money well spent....Wild Bill ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Touche, Parasite X...Well said ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

I'm having a real problem accessing your site. It comes up in very small print, too small to read. I can "zoom in" but then I can't scroll the document to read it. I like your page, but I just can't seem to be able to enjoy it with these problems. Anyone else having these problems?....WB ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

This reinforcement problem is being effectively addressed. For those having problems, hold on to those scenarios. You will be able to play them without this problem. ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com

Manx, I deeply regret the passing of your site. You did a good job there. You will be missed. Thanks for your time and efforts. Wild Bill ------------------ Wild Bill Lead Tester Scenario Design Team Combat Mission-Beyond Overlord billw@matrixgames.com