getthat_wreckoff_theroad

Umm - I may have missed something here but the link to the intro movie says "Download old intro movie here" Is there a new one ????

Im running I.Exp.5 but it has a problem with updating frames. Often I can se that new messages have been posted on the forum but when I access the thread no new messages are shown. Anyone know how to get around this problem ??? Thanks

Yeah my flamethrowers didn't last too long either - seemed to attract metal.

Just wondered how you guys were getting on with this scenarios. I've played against the AI twice - once on each side. Managed a total victory as Axis (but I didn't really have to do much - apart from mow the allies down in the minefield). Managed a draw playing as allies (although I got all victory position I was slightly chewed in the process). You guys got any stategy tips you want to share ? As Allies, found it was good to put spotters on hill 216(?) - although one of my shermans didnt last too long up there they managed to get a lucky hit on a pillbox (left). Central pillbox required some smoking whilst I was pushing forward and then was taken out by some heavy arty. Flanking seemed to work well - although my left flank (cornfield) suffered heavy casualties and required support to be fed in thru the town once it had been taken. That area near the minefield was very slow going & required support from 2 Shermans before my infantry could progress any further. By the time the Panther came onto the scene hill 208? was taken and guarded with a Sherman - luckily it did not stay on the scene too long. Compared to CE, LD and R this is seems to be a really cool map with lots of suprises and many possibilities of approach. This scenario makes me drool at the thought of the editor in the full game. I noted that this is a medium sized map - large maps will be awesome. I also played beta CE alongside GD CE just for a comparison - the difference in graphics and AI is immense. OK thats it - I'll get back to drooling.

Hey well memorised !

Dunno if this will be of help - but I was having graphic problems earlier (the smoke tansparencies were not working) - but after dowloading the lastest graphics driver for my card & installing DirectX7.0a - everything was fine and dandy.

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Arty - nice Landscape - nice, hilly, varied Running troops - cool SPOILER - wow Overall though - it is a masterpiece. Other games I've seen are not fit to exist on the same hard drive. Well done BTS (again). [This message has been edited by getthat_wreckoff_theroad (edited 05-10-2000).] [This message has been edited by getthat_wreckoff_theroad (edited 05-10-2000).]

yeah - about to change soon I hope

OK - whilst we all are working ourselves into a frenzy re the gold demo I thought I'd throw in a random question. I was staring at the Battlefront logo and was hit by the word Sud. I was wondering what area the map covered in the logo. My eyes are currently bleeding from staring at the screen to long trying to make features out.

Heh - bet the Tigers didn't stand a chance. Would make a good AAR I bet !!!

50 tanks - I don't suppose you can elaborate on the scenario by any chance ??? Did you play this ? If so must of taken some time in the planning stages. That figure is pretty unbelievable. [This message has been edited by getthat_wreckoff_theroad (edited 05-06-2000).]

Didn't search on this so flame me if you must. I was wondering what the limits were re the no. of units on each side re each scenario. Just asking 'cos I know Fionn has mentioned before a scenario with 12+ tanks (I think) - but I have seen a screenshot on Colins site with a whole shedload (& I mean a shedload) of tanks. Is the limit the size of the map ??? Conjestion on crossing the Rhine ?

Just getting excited about the forthcoming release - life is pretty depresseing right now (finals in 3 weeks) - & I was wondering what we will get with the game. - Cherished manual, heavy, informative and a piece of art by itself. - CM (no case) but priceless even at $45 - a free print (for those of you who have preordered and live in the US - BAH!!!!) - Any idea how many scenarios & operations which will ship (c'mon BTS throw us a carrot) - alpha, beta and gold demo on the CD (I think) CM will prob. ship before my last paper - but I MUST resist - then I can play continuously until I am stuck to my chair.

What about 100 or so infantry trying to push a Stug off the road ???

Sounds a good idea in principle but would you rather have BTS working on a patch for CM1/2 or working on CM3 ???? It's a tough call. With the limited manpower BTS has I imagine it could pose a problem - BUT, if we all really want updates then maybe we could agree to pay some small charge for the patch & in doing so make it more worthwhile for BTS (and also perhaps enable them to employ another pair of hands so as not to deplete resources allocated for the current project). Just a thought. I would love one day to have an entire collection of CMs covering the entire war - each of them of a current build. Gamers paying for game patches - whatever next .

Ummm no - despite a preview suggesting to the contrary. See the thread "how old is this preview"

I haven't played it but have seen a few reviews and screenshots. Save your cash. In a few weeks you won't have time to play 'cos of CM. And after that - well Panzer Elite will prob. just appear stale.

Well - I did see something about "submit your faces" or something or other on CMHQ a while back - but that screen shot with the two groups or infantry each with what appears to be the same allocation of faces got me wondering. I'm afraid OB&G there is SO MUCH to this game that I find it difficult to keep tabs on every feature - especially when I only have a beta demo sitting here. Oh well, all will change soon.

I read a post in January re how hard it is to get anything on a magazine coverdisk these days. Have BTS any coverdisk deals organised ?? I've email a couple of British PC mags asking if they would review or do a feature on CM - but (as anticpated I suppose) received no reply. Yeah I suppose to 95% of "gamers" out there the concept of a wargame is probably not appealing - however CM IS different. A review in a magazine may not encourage individuals to buy the game - a coverdisk demo WOULD. I think BTS have a tough call. To all of us here, CM is utopia - we do no need to be sold the product. I have sold my granny to get the $45 for the game (although I had to throw in a toaster as well). We know CM is a hit. BUT - magazines have to take note, accept and rave about the game - why should they do this ?? BTS is not a Hasbro, EA or Microsoft - the magazine stands to gain nothing significant in terms of advertising. Wargames are supposed to be a turnoff and old hat. Why should they "risk" a rave review on this game ???? A coverdisk demo would be the answer - let the "gameplayers" themselves decide - and once they realise how good the game is maybe some pressure would be put on other gaming magazines to promote/feature the game. As CM will be "mail order only" - maybe people will need a little more than just a review to persuade them to buy. Sorry for the dull post. Just my thoughts. I, like all of you, want CM to be a hit, but have become a little disheartened eith the lack of response from certain mainstream magazines.

Hey - cool uniforms. Nice faces on infantry too (!!!) - are the faces textures randomly assigned to infantry or will the middle guy or the group of three always have a moustache ???? Just wondering !!

Cheers Madmatt. If it were modeled I think it would be a big liability (though perhaps cool!). Maybe in a later patch.

The game will be shipped end of May - with the Gold demo released 1-2 weeks before shipment. Only a few more weeks to hold out.............. (No worries OB&G - maybe the LAST word ) (Ooops - second to last) [This message has been edited by getthat_wreckoff_theroad (edited 04-29-2000).] [This message has been edited by getthat_wreckoff_theroad (edited 04-29-2000).]

I've just seen the Crocodile-Churchill pic at The Bunker & was wondering what would happen if the fuel trailer was hit. Big explosions ??? Would the Crocodile-Churchill be able to carry on minus fuel trailer ??? :confused Also what is defined as the centre of this vehicle for LOS puposes ?????????????? Just wondering.

I read on one of the threads somewhere that Gold demo would be out approx 1-2 weeks before the game is released. Maybe May 15-20th ???????????????