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    An Artillery Request: Creeping Barrage

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    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

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    An Artillery Request: Creeping Barrage

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    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)

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    Any CM in Canada?

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

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    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

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    You guys are sellouts!

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    <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

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    what country do you like to play as when wargaming WW2

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    <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

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    ARGH! Guy in games.war-historical asking about warez

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Sorry Guys,

    But I'm in vent mode. It burns me up to think some slime ball who pre-ordered is now filling the net with pirated copies of this game. Is there no sense of decency left in this world? I can't understand how someone with even a shred of a conscience could do this to Steve and Charles after they have worked so hard to bring us this game.

    This rant was brought to you by some guy who goes by the nick Macroshaft who posted in comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.war-historical asking for links to a warez site since his file 15 doesn't work. Anyways, this guy is getting royally flamed and deservedly so!!

    I wish there was some way of disabling the game for non-registered users.

    Anyways, rant mode off

    Chris

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    Any CM in Canada?

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Still no joy in Mississauga.

    Although I don't feel quite so bad since we all seem to be in the same boat.

    I wonder, could we be the victims of some of our american brethren pulling a Patton and interdicting our supply lines? wink.gif

    Although with the update today saying the last orders have only gone out today, it may be a longer wait than we expected frown.gif

    Chris

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    Any CM in Canada?

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

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    <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by rwcanuck:

    Got my copy today! I live in Vancouver and went across the border in Washington State to pick up the game which was delivered to my business PO Box there smile.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

    Well RWCanuck,

    although we are all jealous, you should get a medal for showing dash and initiative by staging that cross border raid!

    Enjoy!

    Chris

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    Vive La Canada!

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Robertpat,

    I wouldn't say it was necessarily that their weapons were bad. The sometimes poor showing of the Canadians can be traced more towards poor leadership.

    A fascinating read for any Canadian (and others too) is John English's "Failure in High Command:The Canadian Army and the Normandy Campaign"

    Chris

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