Seanachai

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr. Johnson-<THC>-: Seanachai, I won't disput anything you said. Most of it was right on. I am a little disapointed that you think my naivete is so sad. Not that you care. My whole line of thought on this matter is if you have to fight at least make the world a better place when your done. I don't know If that is Naivete, and I don't care. If that was the goal of the entire world, too make it better, then I would be a very happy man. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Spoken like a gentleman. All naivete makes me sad, because the people who hope for the best, get the worst, and often choose the most poorly. Understand that I don't wish to attack you, but the belief that going out and killing the bad people is useless, right from the start. My ex-fiancee (and make no mistake about the 'ex' she is still my best friend in the world; I went to her wedding, and have seldom known a greater moment of happiness), is a Quaker and a Lawyer. She's lived and worked in Salvador, Guatemala, the Gaza Strip, and Ethiopia. She's never picked up a weapon, but she's risked her life many, many times to try to make things better, including going out with family members of the disapearred in Salvador to recover their remains, as a 'western' observer, so as to keep the Army off their case. She's one of the people I admire and respect more than anyone I've ever known. And she's goofy as hell, sometimes you have to point out to her that she was voted 'most likely to be killed under the present circumstances'. Her response has always been an innocent grin, and shouting "what, what?". Work towards a better world, Mr. Johnson. It won't actually be achieved, but it certainly won't be achieved by 'killing the bad guys'. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Fionn: As for Seanachai's points... All I'll say is that through my reading and personal experience I have come to believe that man's natural state is one of "selfish inhumanity to others". Admittedly the world would be a better place if it all got "touchy-feely" and peace-loving BUT it isn't, it won't and to delude yourself that it is is merely to set yourself up to be easily manipulable. At least if you understand the realpolitik and sheer, unadulterated savagery of the world you have some degree of armour against naivete clouding your perceptions. It's not much but it is all one can do, unfortunately. As for the "looking into Irish history".. You may have smiled but I personally didn't. I saw it as just another American who probably has almost no understanding of the situation taking a dig at me when I discuss civil wars elsewhere just because I happen to be Irish. I saw nothing funny in it. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Fionn, my apologies for appearing to make light of the 'Irish' remark. I was merely so taken aback that he would make this remark that I could only shake my head in wonder. I had to assume that he was either quite daft, or had no idea you were Irish (I see from a later post of his that I was right about the latter). Not all americans are completely clueless as to Ireland's history and situation, and please believe me when I say you'll never get any snide digs or arrogant ignorance from me on this score. My misplaced humour came from amazement, not from any desire to make light of something troubling. As for your other remarks, I believe we are mostly in agreement. I do believe people can try to mitigate the horror, and most of those who do make a difference do it without guns and only through grinding work and self-sacrifice. Most of us aren't up to that challenge, and therefore it is most important that we not fall back on simple prejudices and starry-eyed myths concerning 'bad guys and good guys' in order not to make the work of destruction that much easier. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Joe Shaw: Gods, no, not Mormon Wives...I recently hit the one where you posted three in a row and I think I've gone sterile... And Joe, I don't think anyone's ever really gone over the line in the 'Peng Challenge' thread. My only fear is that sometime the truly ignorant and foolish will show up and decide that they can get away with anything. You and all the recent contributors are truly welcome on that unutterably disreputable thread. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

Minneapolis, Minnesota. Technically part of the USA. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by duck: Does this amount to consumer fraud when a major portion of the game is not included or shipped with the product? Is this grounds for a class action lawsuit? Questions to ponder.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Did you ever notice that when you come across posts like these and check the person's profile, there's absolutely nothing there? No email, no interest, no location, etc. Troll, people, nothing but a troll without his bridge. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

First, just let me say that I feel nothing but sorrow for the loss of those Russian crewmen, and nothing but anguish for the plight of those whose rescue looks to be so unlikely. Then, let me say, Unbekannte Jaeger, go have a beer and watch a Bond movie. Your intrigued-by-conspiracy ramblings aren't particularly apropos in a thread that was started as a hope for rescue, and rapidly turning into a memorial for the dead. Also let me say to Mr. Johnson: We would all like to think that cruelty and corruption, atrocities and viciousness are all the work of a few horrible and evil men. Generally, people like yourself see these men living in other countries, espousing different beliefs from your own, and with utterly different values. You'll pay lip service to the fact that bad things occur in all nations, that no nation's history is free from stain. But you still want to believe that a few power hungry monsters are at the root of the world's horrors. Wake up to the world, Mr. Johnson, those bad people are all around you. Supposedly one 'power hungry lunatic' gives an order, eh? But who processes it? And passes it on? Who requisitions the equipment, and does the maintenance? And assisgns people to execute it? And marches them to the place of execution? Do you sincerely believe that if you killed one bad man all the others would stop in place, rub their eyes, and look around like bewildered sleepwalkers awaking? Your very comment that you'd be willing to 'go to Turkey and become a freedom fighter' reveals that you, too, would quickly become yet another of those 'innocent' people eagerly carrying out the orders of 'evil' leaders. No one is forced into evil, no one is tricked into evil. People willingly sign up for it, and then find rationales for why what they're doing isn't wrong, or why they had no other choice. Your naivete would be amusing, if it wasn't so soddingly sad. And, finally: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr. Johnson Fionn, first I respect you very much... Just look at the history of Ireland or Scotland. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Okay, that one's unarguable. Good lord, Fionn, haven't you ever thought of looking into the history of Ireland? You horrible slacker, you. Sorry, occassionally a post is so otherwordly, you just have to acknowledge it in place, even if it's not appropriate to the thread. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Joe Shaw: The Green Berets ... gotta be the worst. Joe<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I don't think they come any worse than this one. I've never been able to sit all the way through it...you're forgiven one Morman Wife Photo posting, Joe. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SS_PanzerLeader: My apologies to those Ive offeneded now get over it! *****RANT MODE OFF********** <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hmmm, still on caffeine. Foobar must not have defeated him yet...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Scorpion: My AFV's pass a treeline, and start getting pounded by a low-caliber AT-gun (at least I think that is what it is...high ROF, no penetration, even with side armor hits) and some MG fire. In front of me is a wide open area, no cover. The armored car cannot spot the gun pounding me, nor can my infantry. Thanks for the advice! -Scorp<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Not sure what you should do in general, but I'd be willing to bet that what's hitting your AFVs is one of those nasty little 20mm AA guns. Are you getting lots of ricochets as well? They seem relatively harmless, but they can get a track hit and immobilize you, and sometimes damage the gun. They're also hard to spot. If he can hit you, technically you should be able to get a LOS on him. Try using the LOS tool on whatever vehicle is being hit to check out likely spots for the gun to be situated (if you're otherwise unable to determine where fire's coming from, as Loki rightly suggests. I've had real trouble visually determining where the shells are coming from on some of the rapid rate guns), or use a combination of 'I think it's coming from there, what in that direction would have LOS to me, and then use arty or HE to see if you can disrupt their fun. A lot depends on what kind of ammo reserves you have with the artillery. This isn't tried and true advise, just a quick thought on possibilities. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads. [This message has been edited by Seanachai (edited 08-01-2000).]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GI Tom: I feel I am just about ready to play some PBEM. But, I was just polling, what is the average or size of a PBEM?? What maps do people usually use?? What types of battles? How many points? I've done a search, but the PBEM list that comes up is unreal, tried to refine it with no luck. My experience setting up QB's so far has been up to about 1500 purchase points. But I'm clueless on how many turns, and all the other intricacies to make a good QB every time. I've had a few, but not many. GI Tom<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I'd recommend small or medium maps (medium or large if playing armour), and for starting out I wouldn't go above 1000. In fact, you can get a good game against the AI (in terms of practice and working on weak areas of tactics) with 800 or so points. This point value also works okay against humans (they tend to buy more effectively than the computer, which still does an adequate job, with the odd anomaly here and there). Below 600 or so (strictly in my opinion), and you haven't got enough forces to make the game go any length, or get enough practice working with a variety of elements. For God's sake, always remember to take map size, weather conditions, hill/tree coverage, and time of day into account when choosing forces. In a game I played against Berli, it was a night rain setup, and so it was like knife fighting- you rarely saw stuff until it was 60 or so meters away. Made things like mortars awkward, and vehicles that weren't speedy, with good turreting, were at a severe disadvantage when things suddenly appeared. I could ramble on forever, but others probably have better info to post, so I'll slide off, now... ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ash: Jimmy Hoffa, damn then I guess the guy in my attic wasnt him <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ash, for gods' sake, that's Idi Amin. Don't you ever even talk to the man? Evil Dead, Bruce Campbell, right? ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

Without having any hard info, I'd have to say I don't think it's so much an accuracy issue as the point that's been raised about light armour and the TacAI not reacting to them. I watch my mortars lay down direct LOS fire on foxholes, and they get a nice little pattern around it. And an AFV, even just an AC or HT are relatively large targets. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by patboivin: I lost my CM manual! Shame on me. Now I will have to turn my house upside down until I find it. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Check behind the refrigerator, that's where I found Jimmy Hoffa... ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by David Aitken: I heard somewhere someone asking if this was an advisable exercise for the piper, but apparently the enemy usually had the grace not to shoot him. =) I imagine they would assume he was a harmless lunatic. =) This tactic wouldn't get you very far on the contemporary battlefield, however. David<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Bad luck to shoot a piper...you have to spend eternity in the Chicago O'Hare airport. I too, listen extensively to pipes (and other Scottish and Irish, even Breton, music) while playing CM. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

All good advice here, and don't forget the Quick Battle generator. Allows you to setup smaller battles, get the feel of different units and terrain, conditions, etc. A great way to practice without intimidating numbers and maps, and easier to use than I would have thought possible in a game like this! ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by patboivin: I noticed that my Canadian troops often speak with a British accent... This was quite possible, but I am hearing more British accents than I would have expected. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Really? I always thought when I've played Canadians that they just recycled the American voices. Guess I need to listen closer. I think we need authentic Canadian voices. The Canadians here should band together and work with Madmatt to get a knew Canadian soundtrack! ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rommel22: Cuase Amis softies!!! haha rihmes. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Not particularly well, but you seem happy. How's your ESL course going? Instructor treating you okay? ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rommel22: here is a quote from a German soldier "Most of us rather fight on the eastern front, where the fights are face to face. The Americans use their AirForce for everything, rarely do I get to fight a american face to face."<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> You know what a German bricklayer that I used to work with told me? He was in a machinegun company, and he said he and his buddies spent an entire day at the end of the war, running, running flat out from the Russians, looking for a U.S. or British unit to surrender to. They found one, which is why he and I were even able to have the conversation. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

Wander on over to my Peng challenge thread and call Peng names. That can be kind of soothing... ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads. [This message has been edited by Seanachai (edited 07-30-2000).]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mark IV: I may have made some remarks about the artillery in the past which could be construed as slighting. I should like to clarify now. Arty has just Delivered Me From Evil (evil as personified by the increasingly hated Seanachai) in an otherwise lopsided gun battle between the youthful innocents of SS Hitlerjugend, and a horde of Churchill's thugs, leavened no doubt by a soft core of Canadians. They were infesting a tree line, we had a few buildings, and we were lookin' a tad weak. Really screwed, in fact. Finally the most beautiful display of CENSOREDmm pyrotechnics have begun to bloom within the British ranks. Treebursts, massive craters, and cries of "the bahstids!" are SO sweet. I have never been quite so fond of artillery as I am at this moment. Once in a great while, I am reminded that the artillery deserves their RVs and lawn chairs, and can truly be a magic wand of fireballs (love that phrase). I can just hear my little polygons cheering. Please keep it coming. Sincerely, Mark IV Representing Idiots since 1999<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> To heck with what my troops did, when that stuff started coming in I thought you were catapulting knocked out German vehicles and nearly wet myself. I was on level one view with the volume up where the stuff started to land, and from my position under the desk, I was shouting 'the bahstids' right along with my guys. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mark IV: Roger that, Marine. You're in good company here and several of your ilk have been terrifying the masses (as I'm sure they'll soon mention). We masses do, however, shoot back. Let us know when you've got it installed- you're gonna love it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Always something I loved about this forum, people welcoming people. Welcome, Jarhead, as Mark IV says, you'll find quite a few marines and former marines here. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Smack: The Americans tried to invade Canada 3 or 4 times and lost bloodily each time in the war of 1812! Then the Brits counterattacked out of Canada after the few Brits and Canadian militamen had defended it for the last time and torched the whitehouse, they had to paint it white to cover up the burn marks all over it!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I remember this absolutely hilarious song by a Canadian group I caught in Winnipeg a couple of years ago. Can't remember if the group was "The Arrogant Worms", or "Three Dead Trolls in a Baggy". I believe it was the "Arrogant Worms", and the song was all about the last time Canadians visited DC, they burned down the Whitehouse. A complete howl. Everyone, I think that mscano's post has something to do with 'we are on the far side of Lake Superior', he just stated it very awkwardly. I think he didn't want to be missed, and was trying to make sure people knew where we are. Of course, the directions are still very bad, because it only makes sense if he was speaking specifically to Canadians. I think he should have posted: 'Americans are located south of Lake Superior!' Maybe with some nice little flags, and stars, and such. Or maybe this was just a very silly response to J. Peiper's 'Germans Are Far Superior' thread. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dittohead: Just fishin' :razz: <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> In Whispers: "Where the heck is Peng?" muttering "What?" "He's busy. Do something!" "Whadya mean?" "Fill in, fill in, for godsakes, he's not around." "Er... DITTOHEAD, YOU HORRIBLE LITTLE MAN! HOW DARE YOU SUGGEST THAT SMILIES ARE...you know, I use smilies all the time, why am I doing this?" From off forum: "It's for Peng, you silly git. Lay into Dittohead!" "But you know, I think Peng's completely sick of the whole Smilies thing." Silence... Well, carry on, then. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

Hey, JP, you know, if I was born and lived in a fine nation like Australia, with a proud combat record and a history of an all-volunteer army, I think I'd be proud of my German heritage, but not spouting shodddy gibberish about wanting to be an SS trooper. Ever stop to consider how many American, Canadian, and Australian troopers were 'Germans'? Funny thing about Emigration, you get a lot of the volk coming home again wearing a different uniform. How're you going to fit that into your world view? ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.

Knew it before I read the full post, another Finn. Welcome Sami, there are actually several Finns on this board (not me, I'm from Minnesota, USA, but we've actually got quite a few of Finnish decent here!). ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads.