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    Penetration without effect...

    in Combat Mission Archive #3 (2001)

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    Regarding probability of kill and projectile size...

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    AFAIK, the chance of whether or not a weapon that penetrates a vehicle kills it is based upon the caliber of the projectile; the larger the higher the likelyhood of a kill. The Bazooka is 60mm, the Piat is 77mm, and the Shreck is 88mm.

    <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

    ...isn't there some relationship to the effectiveness of the shaped charge warhead? I understand the PIAT charge was perhaps less effective against armor than the bazooka. Anyone have more info?

    Howitzer

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    Oops, Slightly OT, but I gotta know..."Stalingrad"

    in Combat Mission Archive #3 (2001)

    Posted

    OK, there is truly NO accounting for taste, but I have to give the movie both of my thumbs...

    ...up, that is. Yes, it does get slow toward the end, but I believe the effect is intentional and meant to represent the final weeks as endured by the German soldiers with the knowledge that they were doomed -- and for NO worthy reason. BUT, it gives you a great feeling of the transition of the landsers' mood from times of victory smile.gif to deadly struggle mad.gif and finally to despair frown.gif , and it does a very credible job of bringing you the claustrophobic feeling of Stalingrad's brutal street fighting.

    IMHO, everyone with an interest in WWII should watch it.

    Regards,

    Howitzer (aka Steve C.)

    [This message has been edited by Howitzer (edited 03-09-2001).]

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    Get in GameRanger!

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Here, here!

    I'd like to second/third/fourth that motion! GameRanger is such an easy way to find (Mac) opponents. CM on GameRanger would be mutually beneficial, introducing many other non-traditional wargamers to the game. And we all know what happens once someone tries CM, right? biggrin.gif

    Great Job BTS and Battlefront! Keep up the super job!

    Thanks,

    Steve C. (aka Howitzer)

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    problem with installing sound mods on my mac

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Actually, "cube", you can use the converted files you've made. From your description, I am assuming that you're installing the "snd" resources using RedEdit. And, like me, you've run into the out of memory error dialog. If so, then here's the fix...

    a) Quit ResEdit.

    B) Find the ResEdit app and open the "Get Info" window.

    c) Select memory on the drop down of info to show.

    d) Increase the max memory to a reasonable level; mine is currently at 4MB (4096kb). [The suggested memory on V2.3.1 is 520kb, and my minimum was set to under 400kb, and the max was very low (under 1MB).]

    e) Now reopen ResEdit and try your copy/paste operations again, and you should find the sounds install with no problems. Just make sure the ID and name are identical.

    FYI,

    Steve C.

    mailto:carrs@fuse.net

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    Mac Mod Troubles

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    Hey, Mac Mod users, I need your help.

    I've used the Mod Manager to install several different mods, including the gridded-grass. But, no matter what I try, I cannot seem to ever get the grass grids to work. confused.gif

    It's weird, because the faces work, the flags work, but the grass does not. Any ideas? confused.gif

    Thanks in advance,

    Steve C.

    mailto:carrs@fuse.net

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    Mac crashes - can't play

    in Combat Mission - Tech Support

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    I'm having frequent crash problems, too, on my iMac Rev A, Voodoo2, OS 9.0.4. V1.01 was much more stable. The crashes range from type 2 errors at app startup, to errors on saving PBEM files mad.gif. I can restart and often solve the problem, but it crops up again shortly thereafter...

    BTS, any help or suggestions?

    Steve C.

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    Off topic!!! BUT THIS I THINK IS WORTH SHARING !!!!!

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Well, well...I go away for a few days and a skirmish breaks out wink.gif ...had I read a well balanced, give-and-take discussion I would not be posting. However, most of what I have read sums to this:

    "Americans aren't any better than us (imply your nationality here)!"

    Fair enough, as individuals we are all created equal. (Gee, didn't I read that in the US Constitution? smile.gif ) BUT,...

    I violently disagree that americans AS A WHOLE aren't more generous than most. Yes, our generosity exists because of the tremendous blessings that have befalling our country. But, NO, it isn't all done for the thanks. If we wanted to be guaranteed some renumeration or obeisance we'd use the government or the military all the time.

    As a people, we give of our income to NON-government organizations that help millions around the world, because a majority of americans actually CARE about others! That's the bottomline!

    Sure, we have our problems. But, there is no other country on earth, past or present, of which I would want to be a citizen.

    God Bless America.

    Steve C.

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