Geier

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hakko Ichiu: That's why those Hotchkippers keep disappearing from LOS. And how come my troops keep refusing to engage Andreas's Nazgul?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Because you forgot to bring Bazooka Hobbits or Cavalrywomen would be my guess. The only units who have a proven record of taking out them tall, dark and handsome dead guys. However, if some Chinchilla Commandoes are available I would use them. If nothing else, just for the sake of watching them get turned to goo. Squish squish. ------------------ Johan "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

Welcome back! No longer over-sexed, over-paid and over there I see. The hamsters are running rampant, they are in almost every thread now. Don´t step on them. Geier

In reality, was the spotting round fully loaded HE, ie was it the same ammo that was used in FFE? If this should become a playability problem, BTS could change the spotting round to a smoke round or whatever. Or, as was previosly suggested, make the spotting round part of the first package. Pen(g)ultimively, the two thin ones balance out the fat one in the middle and don´t you like the kangaroo? I'll put in a hamster instead. ------------------ Johan "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Tiger: I wouldn't support any dumbing down of the game with automatic commands. That's why it's in 3-d; you're supposed to do it yourself. Kind of like the idea that the game should automatically highlight the nearest AT teams. The heart of the game is manuevering each of your units with as little automation as possible and it's a good system, albeit with minor quirks... An automatic hull-down command would also be impossible to program to a degree which would be satisfactory, without having to reprogram many other aspects of the game. Tiger<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> 1. You would be "doing it yourself". You would tell the unit to get into a good position towards a point on the map along this line of travel. I find an order of this type to be in line with an accurate combat simulation. No one is forcing BTS to adopt it either. 2. Comparing this suggestion to the auto-AT-feature is plain ignorant. 3. What minor quirks? 4. No one has suggested that the hull down move automatically must be successful. 5. You're saying that it would be impossible to program. How do you know this? ------------------ Johan "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Aussie Smith: at least you can rely on the Germans (Cross of Iron, Stallingrad (first 3/4 anyway)to try to make a decent war movie. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The only ones I totally rely on for making good, accurate war movies are the Finns. A Winter War, Unknown soldier (both of them). And Tommi, if you´re reading this, if there are any inaccuracies in the above mentioned films I'll just cover my ears and chant "They were made from novels! Artistic license!" over and over. To anyone else, see them. ------------------ Johan "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by :USERNAME:: I put alot of thought into this thread. Shame the game doesnt model the critical height difference/LOS.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The location that you want to be hull down to, must it be in LOS (of TC) when you issue the order? To order a vehicle to "move to hull down position relative to a previously set ambush point" would be a nice feature, definately. I would be hesitant to a feature that would allow moving to a hull down position relative to a position that you do not have any LOS to when you issue the order. I know that that is not what Lewis is suggesting but if this goes through and put in CM2 I really hope that a combination of Ambush and Hunt (like Pat suggested) could be used. I have no idea how hard that would be to code, I don't, however see that it goes against what I´ve read about BTS vision of how the game should be. As for the critical height difference/LOS, I was trained on a (outdated) weapon system where the idea was to hide the totally unprotected vehicle and then hydraulically raise the recoilless gun into LOS. The ultimate hulldown vehicle with survivability zero. ------------------ Johan "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

When close assaulting tanks with infantry it is often a good idea to use several units approaching from different directions. It is imperative that these units have a leader nearby. I once took out two Shermans simultaneously with one platoon of Regular infantry. I've failed some times too. If the tanks have close infantry support, forget it and bug out instead. Don't count on panzerfausts in that situation either. Just my experience. ------------------ Johan "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Germanboy: And the only important ones revolve around hamsters, IMNSHO.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Zactly. ------------------ Johan "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Fionn: And the true danger of allowing board members to have their names included in CM is unveiled <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I actually didn't know that name was in the game, I did not apply to the names list. Hope you took good care of me. I'd hate to be dead. ------------------ Johan "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Fionn: The turn ends with an M36 drawing a perfect bead on that congenital idiot Geier.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey, I resent that remark. It wasn't a "perfect bead". He missed. Have a little faith baby. ------------------ Johan "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by dumbo: Is "smileys people" available anywhere on Video? i would LOVE to see that sucker again. cheers _dumbo<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> If you do find it, please tell me about it as I want to get both that one and "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" if possible. They were BBC productions, were they not? Thanks, ------------------ Johan "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

Smiley is dead. Anyone who enjoyed the odd British spy novel might remember him as the le Carré "hero"in the TV series. I know I do. Geier

Before: Fallout (best intro movie ever) Flying Corps Red Baron 2/3D (I can't believe I decided to kick it after 2.5 years. No Voodoo in new sys.) Baldur's Gate (I still haven´t got around to finishing it, but hey, I'm a careful man) Stalingrad CC1+2 Championship Manager 3 (Soccer management) BattleZone (which was a cool innovative game) Now: CM and uh... yeah well CM. Will buy Baldurs Gate 2. Looking into Terminus. Will buy any Rowan coming Flight Sim. Will buy any new WW1 flight sim. Will, beyond any shadow of a doubt, buy Europa Universalis. Check out www.europa-universalis.com ------------------ Geier "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PatAWilson: LOL - I always liked the corporal with the Russian equipment. When asked why he didn't bathe his response was "I found out at Stalingrad that dirt combned with body oils makes you waterproof" <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I found out the exact same thing when I played the demo. For a few weeks. On end. Btw, where's my pbem file? And welcome aboard. ------------------ Geier "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hakko Ichiu: Re: "Blood, Tears and Folly" Please post a report on the book when you're done. It is on the discount rack at my local B&N, and I am considering buying it. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I would recommend it, I found it a very interesting read about "the Grand Scheme of things" in WW2. I am an avid Len Deighton fan though so my view is certainly biased. Blood Tears and Folly won't help you in CM but it's a great compliment to "Blitzkrieg" and "Fighter" by the same authour. He's certainly not pulling any punches against the British either, the chapter on the air war is interesting as it stretches back to WW1 (a favourite subject for me). Also one should note that it is his view of how, why and what, his points seem valid to me but others may have differing opinions. While I'm on the subject, here are some great novels from Mr Deighton: Bomber (RAF night raid, seen from all affected sides. Best WW2 airwar novel imo) Declarations of War (A collection of war short stories, from Hannibal to Vietnam) Winter (A German family from 1899-1945) Regards, ------------------ Geier "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pillar: Geier, You suggest that teh "Drag and Drop" pixel-precise method that NetObjects uses isn't as good as they advertise. Could you elaborate? I was pretty set on it, but if you make a good point I'll go with Dream Weaver 3.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Remember I said it might not be as good as advertized. If it is, I'd go for it. I'm just wondering how a drag-and-drop interface can place objects on a web page that works for all browsers at all resolutions at all times. I haven't used NetObjects myself and I am by no means an expert at html/asp/jsp/cfm/xml/dhtml/snafu. One thing that you could look at is Flash (from Macromedia). Ever been to a web page where stuff is spinning/fading in and out? That's Flash, and it's great for publishing multimedia on the web. Check out www.k2sports.com for an example. For html editing, I'd suggest you go for Dreamweaver3 or GoLive (from Adobe, also a good prog imo). Or better yet, use as many as you can get hold of. Generally speaking, different progs are good at different things. Whichever you choose (and do not take my word as gospel about the progs), learn a little html. Best of luck, Geier

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pillar: Odd that only NetObjects lets you drag and drop images precisely where you want them...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes it is odd. Maybe because it doesn't work as smooth as advertized? I would imagine that it will force all users to use 5.0 browsers in order for it to work. I really recommend that you learn some html. If you don't know the basics, fixing problems will be impossible. Please take this as a piece of friendly advice and not as a put down or anything. Geier

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ARCHANGEL: (For the record, I got the Voodoo because I was a closed Beta on RB2-3D and still play it...the other new cards didn't support it) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Angel, I was in a similar situation, I was in beta for RB2 (SP only) and when I upgraded I was looking at V5500 too. The owner of the store I was buying the parts from (unknowingly) quoted Moriarty from Kelly's Heroes. "It's a piece of junk". I don't think it is, many people at Delphi love it, but I decided to finally let RB die and went with a GeForce1 instead (for less money, I mean it's close to ancient, almost eight months old). If I get the itch I'll buy a used Voodoo3 to run any Glide games. Btw, you ARE deleting the prefs file every time before you try to run CM? And you have disabled any mouse scroll software too? From what I recall you can't have an active scroll wheel with CM. Hope it works out for you. I'm drooling at the thought of me running CM for the first time with my new sys. I went from P166 to Athlon 700. Oh yeah, if I were you I'd go for Windows ME or even Win2K (I am) at the earliest opportunity. Win98 IS a piece of junk imo. Geier [This message has been edited by Geier (edited 07-26-2000).]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by marcusm: Also interested in PBEM partners (for obvious reasons I am pretty green still) Marcus<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Send me a setup. I believe we live in the same city too. I would prefer to play a blind scenario, maybe one of Wild Bills or Moons downloadable ones? I'm setting up my new system (still) so give me a day or two to reply. geier@swipnet.se Lycka till! ------------------ Geier "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

I use Dreamweaver 3 and HomeSite 4.5 presently. They both are excellent but in totally different ways. One thing to understand about web design is that you (sadly) must know a bit about the "Left/Right positioning garbage" if you want all visitors to be able to enjoy the site. Just because it looks good on your screen doesn't mean that it looks good on your neighbours. DW3 is wonderful, very easy to work with, but I always end up having to clean up the code in HomeSite. I haven't used Netobjects Fusion. Good luck. Geier

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tss: If you mean the series of books by Sven Hassel, you should note that any connections between them and reality are purely coincidental. - Tommi<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> What!!?? You mean that they aren't 100% accurate depictions of historical battles? Seriously, does anyone know what, if any, battles Hassel took part in? I believe he spent a lot of time in various prisons? Note: A large amount of smilies were stolen from this message and sold on the black market by Obergefreiter J Porta of the Uberallefronteatthesametime Panzer Penal Battalion, Behind all enemy lines Division. ------------------ Geier "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by marcusjm: Anyone who have read the excellent Roland Hassel books knows what I'm talking about. The possibility to follow some green amateurs to crack veteran soldiers would be fantastic imo. Marcus<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Well, even if I must admit that using a Lillebror and Porta squad for close assault would be entertaining I wouldn't expect it in a realistic wargame. If you want the rpg-element AND Combat Mission there is no other way to go but the CMMC AFAIK. And of all the green amateurs that went to war, very few lived long enough or had the opportunity to become crack troops. Even flight-sims have a hard time with portraying this element. Some sort of (silly, imo) experience point system does not reflect the psychological/fysiological stress put upon individuals. Every individual is differerent and handle stress differently. I think it was a good call by BTS not to provide some silly CC3 "fire-brigade-all-over-the-front" campaign. But still, if you really want a campaign there is only a little work that needs doing but you will have to do it yourself. ------------------ Geier "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

I put up some suggestions on the "We need campaigns" thread that might be of interest to those who really want to play campaigns. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks ------------------ Geier "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

With a little ingenuity you can easily create whatever campaign you want. Simply play a battle or an operation and write down all your remaining forces at the end. Note their experience level and how many are left in each squad/crew. Note how many were KIA and also determine how many of the WIA that could be available at a later date. Create a new battle. When you select your force, re-create the units from the previous battle/op. Example, a Green unit which did not suffer any losses could now be Regular quality, a Veteran squad which suffered 80% losses could be reduced to Regular to reflect the mix of old and new soldiers. A Veteran tank crew that lost their vehicle and had 2 casualties could be Veteran still asf. Remember, just because something isn't in CM at the press of a button doesn't mean it can't be done. Some day someone might provide an add-on that does this automatically, until then, if you really want it you will have to do it yourself. Not necessarily a bad thing since you probably will become very attached to your troops. After all, you created them. Good luck. ------------------ Geier "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jarmo: Kind of fun, that half of Kurosawas samurai stuff is Shakespeare in samurai settings. The other half has been remade in the west, only in non-samurai settings. 7 samurais have been remade a jillion times, (anyone with a list?) and Last man Standing was Yojimbo, almost scene for scene. Any more that I've forgot?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> "A fistful of dollars"(Clint doing what Clint does better than anyone else) is Yojimbo straight off, so is "Flight of the Raven" (my guess at the US title), Yojimbo in a viking setting, made in Iceland. Kurosawas "Throne of blood" is Macbeth, "Kagemusha" is brilliant too. I'm glad they decided to re-release Ran as I can not get hold of it here. Seven Samurai might be the most influential movie ever made esp when looking at use of the camera. I've shown it to several of my friends and they all say they get the feeling they have seen it before, even if they haven't. Every scene/shot in that film has probably been reproduced a million times. Btw, did you know that Hollywood producers often use a Kurosawa quote to defend themselves when questioned on their sometimes dubious editing choices (trial audiences, I forget the term)? "You should only make films that people want to see", or something along those lines. James Clavell's King Rat and Shogun are imo brilliant, Tai-Pan is good and Noble House is bad. With Noble House he tries to connect all his previous novels and does a rather poor job (imo of course) of incorporating espionage and big business in the story. For a great historical novel that has some elements of WW2 in it I cannot recommend Len Deighton's "Winter" enough. A German family history from 1899-1945. I must confess to being a huge Len deighton fan, "Bomber" is the best WW2 airwar novel I've ever read. If you are able to get hold of "Declarations of War", a collection of short stories, you definately should. Sorry for the rant. ------------------ Geier "The succesful execution of a well devised plan often looks like luck to saps." Dashiell Hammett