Maximus

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by *Captain Foobar*: I admire your chutzpah in asking them for it, but I highly doubt they will build a new map on an old software build, (from what I have gathered the GOLD demo is outdated now...)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> WELL, I wouldn't call it "outdated", it just has a few bugs in it. BTS and us are just fortunate enough that the Gold Demo had been released and further tested that some bugs have been found and will be fixed with a patch the day that they start shipping. Just thank BTS that we can start playing the full version with an immediate patch available. ------------------ "The greatest risk...is not taking one."

OK, one last time..... To create another scenario for the demo, it would have to contain the same units that the demo has. That is, AFV wise, Sherman 75s, Sherman 76s. Sherman 105s, StuGIIIGs, and Panther Gs. Same goes for infantry types and bunker types. Why?? Because the demo only has enough code for the two included scenarios to work. The scenaro files just use elements in the game code to make-up the scenario. Meaning that the code for the Panther is within the game code and all the scenario file does is to call for that model when needed. The units and textures are not saved within the scenario files. That's why they are so small. The beta CE file was only what ~50K?? ------------------ "The greatest risk...is not taking one."

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Boris Balaban: After using up your ammo it would be be nice to see the unit HIDE or WITHDRAW in that turn.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Well, I don't see a need for this "automatic" feature, because you can simply do this yourself in the next orders phase anyway. Geez, it's like we want the computer to play for us, instead of us actually doing something. BTW, that's not directed toward you, Boris, but to everyone that keeps wanting these little automatic features that can already be accomplished by us manually. ------------------ "The greatest risk...is not taking one."

I second that motion. I think we should hereby nominate Rob/1 for the 1st Annual Capt. Manieri Award. ------------------ "The greatest risk...is not taking one." [This message has been edited by Maximus (edited 06-03-2000).]

Hi guys, remember the thread on whether or not the M60 tank chase in San Diego if the hatch was locked or not?? Well, I have just been watching a police chase special on The Learning Channel and the last story that I just watched was about this story. Well, for a little background, one of the pursueing officers was a tanker in Desert Storm, so he was aware of how to deal with the situation. OK, so finally when the tank high-centered on the median wall, that officer jumped up on the tank with bolt cutters and was able to get the hatch open. The suspect turned out to be headed to a Memorial hospital to exercise an act of vengeance for two malpractice suits he had against it. Imagine that. ------------------ "The greatest risk...is not taking one."

The detailed after action report isn't a bad idea, but the label suggestion is a wee bit too nit-picky, don't ya think? ------------------ "The greatest risk...is not taking one."

Whip me in a double-blind in scenario #13?? Bah! Never, my birthday is the 13th! You're on though! The Wehrmacht will be victorious that day! ------------------ "The greatest risk...is not taking one."

NO they (BTS) didn't delay it. The game is at the printing shop and will be released in one to two more weeks. It was supposed to start shipping this week, but they ran into complications and is delaying the shipping by about a week. Hang in there! ------------------ "The greatest risk...is not taking one."

New from EA Sports, the makers of the NEED for SPEED series, comes the next generation of racing games. ***ASSAULT TANK RACING*** YES!! Coming Soon to a retail store near you! Operate a variety of the World's most famous tanks in a RACE of DESTRUCTION around a virtual battlefield. Featuring the following eras of tanks: <LI> WWII <LI> Korean War <LI> Arab-Israeli Wars <LI> NATO vs WARSAW PACT era <LI> Desert Storm <LI> Yugoslavia Conflict Featuring such tanks as <LI> PzV Panther <LI> T-34 <LI> M18 Hellcat <LI> M47 Bulldog <LI> M60 <LI> T-72 <LI> Leapord I & II <LI> Challenger I & II <LI> M1A1 & A2 Abrams <LI> T-80OU and many more!! You'll never play another racing game again! Not only are these tanks multi-ton behemoths, but they are armed!! That tank in front of you that won't let you by, shoot him in the ass with an AP round. But be quick, cause turrets can rotate around and fire back! Race in all sorts of environments ranging from Artic Wastelands to Tropical Jungles. Each "track" will demand a different strategy. ex. "Shall I pull ahead and set up an ambush behind that hill, or shall I hang back and try for ass shots." Yes that's right, Ladies and Gentlemen! The choice is yours! ------------------ "The greatest risk...is not taking one."

Well I know that the Wild Bill's Raiders site IS a Scenario Depot in itself, so I'm gonna look there when the time comes.

I'm speaking of the scenarios made by like Wild Bill, Madmatt, Fionn, and the other Beta Testers that didn't make it on the release CD??? I believe Wild Bill is gonna have several right off the bat. ------------------ "The greatest risk...is not taking one."

SEVEN??? No **** Charles??? Damn that's awesome!! But I could have sworn that sometime back, three was the number. Oh well, that's just gonna make for good PBEM games with my buddy. Shoot 'til they brew!! Hahaha Hey Andreas, still up for another go around when the game ships?? You may not know me as Maximus, but we've played CE before on the Beta Demo. [This message has been edited by Maximus (edited 06-03-2000).] [This message has been edited by Maximus (edited 06-03-2000).]

Andreas, IIRC I think it's like 3 operations. Don't hold me to that, but I think I remember seeing that somewhere. ------------------ "The greatest risk...is not taking one."

Black, not only that, but the Gold Demo only has enough code and features in it for it to work. Full version scenarios won't work with the Demo. The Demo only knows 2 kinds of Shermans, 1 kind of StuG and 1 kind of Panther. So what happens when you throw in a Tiger?? The Demo's gonna say, "Huh, what?" Black, as a long time member, I thought you would know this already. ------------------ "The greatest risk...is not taking one."

There are anti-tank barriers as such. They are known as roadblocks and checkpoints. [This message has been edited by Maximus (edited 06-02-2000).]

1000?? Probably a lot more, actually. At all the Gold Demo download sites there are well over 2000 download counts. Not every CM gamer is a member of this Forum, however.

Well when I found the Beta demo back in January, I immediately called my buddy and told him about it. He wasn't sold on the idea just yet though. He liked the game, but just wasn't quite sold on the graphics, mainly the fire and smoke effects. But now since the Gold Demo is out and it runs on his machine well, he loves it and can't wait for it to come out. In the meantime, he's gotten the word out to another one of our friends that we used to pal around with and he likes it, being a former marine in 'Nam. ------------------ "While stands the Collosseum, Rome shall stand. When falls the Collosseum, Rome shall fall. And when Rome falls -- the World." **Byron**

Hey Matt, you've been feelin' bad as of lately. Have you been to the doctor? But you know, sometimes there's nothing that makes you feel better than a good healthy ****. As for the AAR, I haven't kept up on the last 3 turns or so, but damn, how is Bil letting himself get an ass-kicking with two companies of reinforcements against Fionn's beat up troops??

Sierra's new game simulating the adventures of an Army Base's latrine cleaner's duties. Tools will include plungers, scrub brushes, you name it! It's all there. Will be compatible with the new smell-o-vision cards to get that full feeling of really being there. You say that it would stink?? You bet it does!! ------------------ "While stands the Collosseum, Rome shall stand. When falls the Collosseum, Rome shall fall. And when Rome falls -- the World." **Byron** [This message has been edited by Maximus (edited 06-03-2000).]

Latest drivers for your video card? Contrast/brightness/gamma correction settings?

A v1.01 patch will be available to download the day of release to fix the bugs that were found after the Gold Demo. Including the Barbed Wired bug. This is mentioned by Charles in the thread "BTS, a definite bug found" concerning the barbed wire bug at http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/005085.html Charles chimed-in in the middle of the thread and said, "Bug found, and fixed! " I thought I'd start a new thread so that everybody would know. Thanx for listening. ------------------ "While stands the Collosseum, Rome shall stand. When falls the Collosseum, Rome shall fall. And when Rome falls -- the World." **Byron**

yep

I ordered around the first of January.

id Software's Virtual Rebel: A FPS Civil War game where you can assume the role of a soldier fighting for the North or South. Technology advancements include the improvement from Muskets to Sharps Rifles. Battle will rage all around you. Arms and legs will fly! Bayonette charges! Cavalry charges. Cannister shot. The whole works! Hey actually that don't sound like a bad idea for a massive on-line multiplayer game. Just think of it. Hundreds of people trying to line up in formations to march or fire at the enemy all the while under the command of one guy. Oh wait, that sounds like WWIIOnline.

Why doesn't Habro just fess up and say they've created Soldiers at War 2? Instead of making a mockery of Squad Leader of which CM is actually the real deal, but better. Well after Hasbro's muck-up of Gunship!, and not to mention the cancellation of M1 Tank Platoon!, they sure haven't got a clue. [This message has been edited by Maximus (edited 06-02-2000).]