chris talpas

Steve, Charles, You need no further proof than 50microliter's last post than to realize that people are starting to lose it here. I suspect we will be seeing more and more of these cases. 50ul, its okay. these men in white are here to help you Chris

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ferret: Let's hope the U.S. postal service did not forward all Canadian copies to either Cambodia or Cameroon. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ferret, That same thought has been running through my mind. Spelling is important! Well if they went to Cambodia, the Asian pirate CD presses will be busy! Chris

Well I purchased Stacey's official history of the Canadian Army in WW2 (3 volumes) for $290 cdn. I still wish it was in print. Since military history is a hobby anyways, it is not a soley game related purchase. I also have Nafziger's Orders of Battle on order as well and picked Steel Inferno. So short answer is yes, I've spent a lot more on books for this game than the game itself. If it ever arrives (grrrrr) I'll start putting out missions based upon historical engagements. Chris

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Sten: Maybe the Churchill hadn't spotted the 20mm? Buttoned up with the turret facing another direction _really_ puts a dent in your spotting abilities. Sten<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Sten, In all fairness, I think if I was inside a tank with 20mm shells bouncing off it for 30 seconds, I would hear something. ;p I agree lack of stickiness is a problem. Although I'm sure in all fairness to Steve and Charles, it is a very difficult thing to get 'right'. A bit too sticky and we would all complain that it doesn't properly defend itself when a more dangerous target arrives. Chris

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by grunto: hang in there Deadline, people in canada are starting to receive it. there's a dude in toronto who's got it because i just toasted his avre with a bunch of pesky german light armor who swarmed it like bees... =g= andy<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Maybe you could ask him to post here about when he ordered the game? Some specific questions which could help all of us out are: 1) When did he order the game? 2) When did it ship? (see postmark) 3) What day did it arrive in Toronto? 4) Did the mailman drop it off directly or did he have to go to local post office? 5) Did he have to pay GST + handling fee? and how much did these come to? Lots of questions I realize, but the answers will help the rest of us out quite a bit in trying to figure out what is going on. Thanks, Chris [This message has been edited by chris talpas (edited 06-28-2000).]

Nothing here either. This seems like some kind of cruel joke. A thoroughly depressed chris

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KwazyDog: Zamo have a play with the Churchill too, she looks like a beast but its nice to have armour that the Germans can punch through like a tin can. 152mm on the front, she is one mean old girl. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> If only they had Churchill Fireflys <evil grin> Chris

As part of 21st Army Group, we Canucks feel like we're in the same boat. So far only one person has reported receiving CM so far. So much for having shorter supply lines! My sincere wishes on your speedy relief Chris

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Toad: : I suspect that the delay is with Canada Customs & Revenue. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Must suppress seditious thought! Chris

Looking on the bright side of things however. With all this posting about how CM has not arrived yet, I have achieved Member status much faster than I would have if I had been playing CM for the last week or so. Chris

Combat Mission has now even shown up in New Zealand! ARRRGGGGGHHHHHHH! Chris

Stodge, I can find no other evidence to refute your assertion. Chris

Yet another day of disappointment Well I hope they release CM2 in the winter. At least we can then opt for dog sled delivery which is sure to be faster than airmail. Who would have thought that folks in Europe would be getting theirs first Chris

Regular mail has come and gone here in Mississauga. I can only hope that the Canada Post truck makes a stop. Chris

Thanks germanboy, I had a look at the thread. Yes one could probably simulate it using FO's but then it would run into problem of delays. More importantly it would give the player tactical control of it which imo is ahistorical. Taking the control out of the player's hand except during setup would go a long ways towards recreating the 'friction' of battle. If we simply rely upon FO's then I doubt that the frequent problem of the troops being left behind the barrage would happen. I guess I like the possibility of having one's assault plans go awry when your troops unexpectantly run into a minefield or pillbox that was not knocked out. All this having the effect of separating your troops from the safety and suppressing effects of the barrage. Chris

Dear BTS, Would it be possible to incorporate in a future patch a creeping artillery barrage as a purchase option. I think this should only be available as an Assualt option (since historically they were part of a planned operation). Realistically, the owning player should not have much control over it other than the area of effect, time of start, speed of advance, and duration. In other words, once these parameters have been input during the setup phase, the owning player would have no further control over its execution. The tremendous power of these would be balanced by the inability of the player to exercise tactical control over it. I think this would realistically simulate the historical difficulties that were encountered with creeping barrages. Very effective if the troops followed it closely, but if they became hung up in any way then the barrage would continue without them. Reading any of the histories, we see they were an integral part of a prepared assault (at least with Commonwealth). Without the inclusion of this feature in the game it will be more difficult to recreate historical scenarios. Chris (still hoping for CM today)

Another source of a possible leak: The CD duplicator? Chris

Marcus It is a tracked amphibious vehicle Chris

Minister Stops Import of Game (CP) Heritage Minister Sheila Copps announced today that she has instructed Canada Post to intercept all shipments of a game titled "Combat Mission". Copps is quoted as saying "It seems that certain radical elements in this country are trying to glorify war. We have always been a peace loving nation and feel a game like this can only encourage military activism." Former War Heritage Museum director and well known Canadian historian Jack Granatstein was strangely unavailable for comment. Copps added "We must do all in our power to prevent the rampant militarism that exists in America from infecting our culture. Those individuals who have been trying to import this material will be brought to justice!" a fervently imaginative chris

Does anyone know of anybody who has gotten it in Canada yet? (folks who made the cross-border run don't count) Chris

Bill, You might want to create your own mission. That way you can customize things so the game will be properly handicapped. You might even do this: have your son make the map (since he seems to enjoy that) and you can do the forces. Then you both have the satisfaction of playing a mission that you created. Chris

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by aka_tom_w: WOW thats GREAT!! I hope that will mean maybe some extra money hire some top of the line graphics artists (maybe like some of the folks who worked on Graphics for Myth or Panzer Elite) so the Combat Mission and CM2 can have more Eye Candy and really state of the art 3D graphics. (stuff snipped) Thanks again BTS I'm glad things look so profitable!!!! -tom w <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Actually one thing I think they should spend all that extra cash on is a nice 2 week vacation with their wives to Hawaii or [insert favourite exotic locale] Enjoy the fruits of your labours BTS! Chris

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by marcusm: Gen. Sosaboski. There's no need to bash Market Garden. Ok there was heavy losses but the overall gains were worth it. The airborne knew what they were getting into so there's no need to cry for them either. Marcus [This message has been edited by marcusm (edited 06-26-2000).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Actually Marcus, I don't think the 1st Airborne knew what they were getting into. They fully expected to be relieved long before XXX corps finally arrived. A sad waste of an exceptional division! I think it can be argued a far better use of those resources devoted to Market Garden should have been spent on clearing Antwerp and the The Scheldt estuary. Even if Arnhem had been taken, the logistical problems facing the allies would not have disappeared. Open Antwerp and suddenly your supply lines are vastly shortened and you have one of the finest ports in Europe to unload your supplies. Chris

Congratulations on the fantastic sales levels BTS! I'm glad to see you are being rewarded for a superior product and service. As to CM2 going to happen: Woohoo! (I only wish that CM1 arrives before CM2 ships [ack! I'm beginning to sound like Manieri with all my whining] ) Chris

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Boris Balaban: Will we in Canada pay duty and/or GST? Does any body know?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Boris, I expect we will have to pay GST + the $5 Canada Post handling fee. Chris