Mannheim Tanker

There is a difference between CM2 and CMII. IIRC CMII is the recoded game engine; perhaps it will be modular enough to accomodate your suggestions above. I can't remember if it was going to be implemented in CM2 or CM3, however (I recall reading that it was CM3, but I'm too lazy to do a search on it!).

Actually, Jinxx, I think Mattias probably gave you the best explanation thus far, but I'm not sure that you fully comprehended the implications of what he was trying to express. The problem with building a "core" CM engine is that the core is somewhat unique for each theater. From what I've read over the past year, the CM engine will model the AI differently for the Soviets than it does for the other allies, and different than it does for the Germans. Similarly, the AI would have to behave even differently for the Japanese, etc, etc, etc. It doesn't sound like it's simply a matter of building a core module, and then adding the "Soviet" module on top of that, since it's all intricately embedded in the core module to begin with. Right now, it sounds as though BTS is merely modifying the current code to model the change in tactics for the Eastern Front (I could be wrong in this conclusion, however). Perhaps a total rewrite of the code could solve many of these problems (eg CMII), but I know that I speak for many when I say that I'd prefer that they simply work on CM2 as they currently are so that we can get it that much sooner! All in all, I do like your idea, but it just seems impractical at the moment. Keep the good ideas flowing, however, and welcome to the forum. [ 04-10-2001: Message edited by: Mannheim Tanker ]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Maximus: ...that Mace was posing as one of the women. "UGH! What an ugly looking woman that is!" No wonder no one else is having this dream. No one else could bare the thought of Mace as a woman. Only a person with as sick of mind that Maximus has could venture such a thought. However...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ...with a little more rouge and some mascara, he'd pass for a sweet little wench that I met once at Fort Leonard Wood. The one thing missing from this image was...

A really fun WWII era PBEM game that simulates the strategic level of combat is World at War, and it can be found at Email Games - World at War The game utilizes naval, land, and sea combat on a world wide scale. The units are somewhat generalized, and the maps are completely randomized, so each game is unique. I've found this to be one of the best (if not THE best) strategic level games that I've played; this in large part due to the diplomacy required to succeed. As in real life, alliances are a key part to any strategy (as are potential backstabs!). [ 04-09-2001: Message edited by: Mannheim Tanker ]

Be sure to check out the FAQ thread that is circulating somewhere around the first three pages. Many (if not all) of your questions are probably addressed there.

Unless they include gamey babushka rushes in CM2, I think I'll still play CM:BO as often (if not more) than CM2. The Eastern Front just lacks the appeal that the Western Front does.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Maximus: ...riduculous is when one comes into the FAQ thread, posts a "FAQ post" and then clutters up the page with multiple garbage posts and then claims their drunk. Anyway, where were we? Ah yes, Mannheim Tanker suddenly found himself utterly attracted to...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ...the hot blonde strutting across the room towards him. Marveling at himself for steering the thread in such a favorable direction, Tanker smiled at the blonde and she...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PlankWithANailIn: Bollox I'm drunk.......<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ...and I'm screwing up the FAQ thread with my drunken ineptitude What's more...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by russellmz: THAT GIRL. Mmmmmmmmm, she’s outspoken Gustav's heartbroken Just the kind of girl to keep his Love life rolling She’s outspoken Gustav's heartbroken Just the kind of girl to keep his ...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ...head straight with all of the friggin new changes on the Forum. You go out of town for a few days, and the whole neighborhood goes to pot (Just kidding, BTS, great job! Just takes a while to get used to the new look). Speaking of new look, Gustav decided that it would be a great idea if he dressed up in...

Sold! If you keep this up, Magua's going to have some competition Greater selection of mods is always a good thing, since it helps keep the game from getting stale. ------------------ Andreas himself will attest that my massive ego and foolhardy belief in my own greatness would never allow for me to be anyone's worshipper - Hamsters

...using it as pillow filler for underpriveleged fishermen. We're told that the hairy fill reminds them of their women while they're at away at sea. Speaking of seamen... Edit: removed the speaker-Borg's rant from my post. [This message has been edited by Mannheim Tanker (edited 04-04-2001).]

Hehe...don't worry about it. If you really want to feel like an idiot, try stepping into the Cesspool and challenging someone to a friendly PBEM. And be sure to send some winks to Mr. Peng. BTW: Welcome to the forum, HilHil45. ------------------ Andreas himself will attest that my massive ego and foolhardy belief in my own greatness would never allow for me to be anyone's worshipper - Hamsters

...911 Gustav's relatives at a family reunion. Speaking of straight family trees... ------------------ Andreas himself will attest that my massive ego and foolhardy belief in my own greatness would never allow for me to be anyone's worshipper - Hamsters

Nice! Reminds me a lot of the buildings that surrounded my barracks in Germany.

Yep...found that out after crossing the street! LOL!

Amen to that. ------------------ Andreas himself will attest that my massive ego and foolhardy belief in my own greatness would never allow for me to be anyone's worshipper - Hamsters Edit: HTML (too many embedded tags!) [This message has been edited by Mannheim Tanker (edited 04-02-2001).]

...lined up with his wedge to take a shot at the rabbit himself. WHIFFF!!! A cloud of dirt and grass clippings erupted about him, but the rabbit scurried on taking a hunk of meat from Gustav's knee as he raced by. "It's merely a flesh wound!" cried Gustav. He reached into his bag... ------------------ Andreas himself will attest that my massive ego and foolhardy belief in my own greatness would never allow for me to be anyone's worshipper - Hamsters

It has something to do with a Japanese animation and/or a game based on it. The key is the bad translation. We much fun have it with! Super fun! I can't find the original link to it (it was in the general forum at one time), but I'm sure someone here will post it shortly... ------------------ Andreas himself will attest that my massive ego and foolhardy belief in my own greatness would never allow for me to be anyone's worshipper - Hamsters

Never mind... no point in arguing an incredibly obvious point [This message has been edited by Mannheim Tanker (edited 04-01-2001).]

We? Last time I checked, most of us weren't around a few hundred years ago when the "Europeanization" of the Americas took place. For that matter, my ancestors didn't arrive until after the continent was settled. I agree that what happened to the natives was horrible, but you should realize that generalizations like this don't add anything to this discussion. Otherwise, great points. ------------------ Andreas himself will attest that my massive ego and foolhardy belief in my own greatness would never allow for me to be anyone's worshipper - Hamsters [This message has been edited by Mannheim Tanker (edited 04-01-2001).]

...wonder why they were in shock Also, they wondered why Mr. Tanker insisted on using smileys "Because I'm feeling silly," he replied "Hey, what happened to our friends from the farm, Croda and Mace? You'd think they..."

...hot chicks?" asked Mannheim Tanker in a clever attempt to steer the conversation away from copulation with livestock "Or for that matter, how about Maximus and his..." ------------------ Andreas himself will attest that my massive ego and foolhardy belief in my own greatness would never allow for me to be anyone's worshipper - Hamsters

Note that it is the Abrams (named after General Abrams), not Abrahams. ------------------ Andreas himself will attest that my massive ego and foolhardy belief in my own greatness would never allow for me to be anyone's worshipper - Hamsters

corrected Gustav once again on the correct nickname for Phillies Phan Speaking of favorite members... ------------------ Andreas himself will attest that my massive ego and foolhardy belief in my own greatness would never allow for me to be anyone's worshipper - Hamsters