Formerly Babra
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Ah... Now that's the stuff. Thanks MM. I can sleep now.
Before completing this post, a number of smilies committed ritual suicide in a show of support for Yukio Mishima.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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If the tube is broke, can I just throw the bombs?
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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I would say the A/I plays longer and sustains higher casualties before giving in than any human opponent would (with notable die-hard exceptions).
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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Shermans at that point in the war were HEAVILY reinforced with sandbags, concrete, spare bogies, kitchen sinks and anything else that could disrupt a shaped charge blast. Their suspensions were overloaded and their cross-country performance was abysmal but the crews at least felt safer.
I'd like to see what that Sherman that took twenty-four hits was carrying in the way of appliqué armour.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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If someone can give me a projectile weight and velocity at any given range for the two rounds, I'll do those calcs...
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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Zamo, since the "Squamish Five" who detonated a vanload of explosives at the Litton plant (Cruise Missile Guidance manufacturer) purchased their M-14s and assorted other semi-auto military surplus over the counter, there has been a steadily increasing ban on military arms. Really, it makes no sense. My brother just bought a beautiful semi-auto H&K "sporting" rifle, but the FN (which operates exactly the same way) is banned due to its military heritage.
They started by limiting the size of magazines and have been getting tighter and tighter ever since over the past twenty years. My bolt action Mauser, post Franco-Prussian War, has a bigger internal mag than anything that can be bought over the counter today
I won't even mention the new licensing requirements... Ah well. I do agree with control (especially handguns), but they do go a bit far.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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Miyamoto: Take those schweinehunde out back and have zem shot!
PS: When are you going to add a quote from the great samurai himself to your signature?
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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In (cautious) defence of SPR, at least they didn't make the Germans out to be "evil". You know the stereotype I'm referring to: The monacled, jackbooted, leatherclad, torturing type. And apart from one reference to Monty, didn't pick on the brits either. I enjoyed the movie, finding fault only in the story and some of the plot execution (like the battle you refer to).
What's odd about it all is that there were some really good American war films from the fifties and very early sixties that threw out all the old stereotypes and really tried to examine the human condition in wartime. Special effects were obviously not on a par with today, but they carried powerful messages and were well-acted. Today, we get glitzy effects and no substance to the story.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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Over 200 MB to download! Rats. I wanted to check it out, but me poor phone line will never take it.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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Unfortunately, no, that feature is not available.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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Rats! Well the updated driver for Win98 is not DirectX 7 compatible (though it doesn't interfere either). I'll need Win2000 (yeah -- right -- that'll happen) before I can depixelate.
Oh well, thanks anyway for the assistance. My CM probably doesn't look as nice as other's, but it doesn't actually suck to look at and it plays smooth enough except when the amis try and smoke me out. I have to switch to low-res smoke then.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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I know this part of the topic is closed, but if FAL is for Fusil Automatique Legere, that makes it the equivalent of our former FNC2, a squad auto weapon with bipod and thirty round mag. Pretty similar in use to the BAR.
Okay, thanks for clearing that up.
EDIT: psst... aka_tom: It may interest you to know that at least one RCMP officer plays CM and frequents this board (no, not me)
I'm annoyed with the gun laws too, but as fond as my memories of the FNC1 are, do I really need one? My 1888 Mauser 71/84 works just as well for sport and hunting.------------------
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[This message has been edited by Formerly Babra (edited 06-09-2000).]
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If it's a net night, I'll stop in several times at least. However, I only tap into about 50% of the threads or less. To read them all would take over my life completely.
I traded my smilies for sexual favours.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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Peng Greets the Dawn
Is Saddened by its beauty
Today He dies.
Good stuff, Kurtz.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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I'm much too lazy to do energy calcs for rounds at short range, so I'll take your word for it if you say SMG rounds pack more punch in close.
O/T Question though: Can you describe this FN/FAL you mentioned? I used the FNC1 back in my militia days (identical to the L1 in all functional respects) and it was nothing like an assault rifle. I've heard mention of the FAL, but have yet to see one.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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You da bomb. Thanks Dude. 2.1MB -- will have to download it tomorrow. Time for CM sleep and Firefly dreams...
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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Dunno. Manufacturer is listed as "S3" under control panel. Driver date is 7-3-99.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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Understood. Actually, until you posted your question I hadn't given it much thought. Besides, if'n it ain't broke, don't fix it I always say. Pixelated is an adjective usually applied to me anyway.
I wouldn't know where to download a driver from anyway, and lord knows I've searched...
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Maximus:
On a technical note, Babra, what video card are you using?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
An S3 Savage 4. It has 32MB I think. Why, do you see something in your game that isn't in mine or vice versa?
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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Well, an MP40 is a basic submachine gun. It fires a 9mm pistol bullet. It is useful for short range spraying fire. Some SMGs can be set to single fire (not sure about the MP38/40), but they aren't particularly accurate or useful like that.
An MP44 fires a more powerful rifle calibre bullet (7.92mm?) and can be set to semi-automatic or full auto. It has good stopping power and accuracy at range.
EDIT: (Gotta remember to read the whole post before jumping in to reply). Pistol ammo usually has a larger calibre than rifle ammo, but is a lot shorter and packs a lot less punch. It doesn't have the range of a rifle bullet.
The number does indeed indicate its year of introduction.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
[This message has been edited by Formerly Babra (edited 06-08-2000).]
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I have to disagree about limited scope, Tom. There were numerous engagements on the Mississippi, particularly during the Vicksburg campaign, and Gulf of Mexico (Cottonclads anyone?).
I think it would be very cool indeed to handle even a single ship in a 3D environment, with properly modelled ballistics on the weapons.
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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Interesting idea. Why not try it out in a test and tell us how it worked?
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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Britney Spears... LOL Gosh, I'm in a good mood tonight...
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
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I wanted to include "Swear Like Peng in a Room Full of Smilies" but it just wouldn't fit...
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 smilies might fall on their heads
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car
Q: 'schreck front turret penetration, but no kill?
in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)
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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by TP_Bomber:
Ive had a Sherman take 4 hits already and survive. 2 Hits from a StugIII and 3 hits from Panzerschrecks. The first Panzerscherck hit penetrated the turrent. the 2nd went through the front hull killing one crewman. 3rd was the coupdegrace.
Just curious if anyone else had that kind of luck with a Sherman?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Am I the only one having trouble doing the math on that one?
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When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car