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Sir,
Here is some pov on "relative spotting":
http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/003974.html
http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/014083.html
http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/006510.html
and issues on "recon":
http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/003938.html
http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/010595.html
http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/014705.html
They make good reads!
Griffin out!
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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Thanks Pud, could I host it on my site?
Good work!
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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Hello Bob, welcome aboard.
As you may soon realize, there is no such thing as "ubertank" as in CMBO, as opposed to SC/C&C:RA. I suggest you play the following tank-heavy scenarios (most of them comes with the CD):
Villers Bocage
South to Sword
August Bank Holiday V.2
The Magnificant Seven
Elsdorf - The Encounter
You shall see that many "cats" and heavies are pretty vunlerable to "soda can" tanks including M5 Straut or even M8 HMC.
Don't get your head blown off. All tanks come with some weak points, even in their frontal side there are skinny parts like access hatch, MG mounts, turret ring, etc. Not to mention skinner top/side/rear armor.
So the key is learn how to use them well.
Good hunting.
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
[This message has been edited by GriffinCheng+ (edited 03-23-2001).]
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This is requested before, but that doesn't make it irreverent. I am for the idea of random turn. I think BTS has it in their wish list.
OTOH, in normal PBEM QB ME environment, people nowadays do not rush to the flags at the last turn.
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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More about sandbags:
http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/014839.html
I think I was just summarizing the above thread, but...nevermind.
Just stay cool
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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Pud,
They are great! Can you send me a copy please?
If you want to host it at CMCP, I will post it too.
Thanks in advance.
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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Michael,
First off, I am not saying SoutPL is wrong! Please, note: I am saying about sandbag against PF and PS! (scratching head) Oh, anyway, thanks for posting the point.
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
[This message has been edited by GriffinCheng+ (edited 03-22-2001).]
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ScoutPL,
Kinda OT, but sandbags would be great for moral but of not much use in real situation, against PS and PF. Last night, I am reading "M4 - Medium Tank" from Ospey while sitting in the restroom. I came across a paragraph which mentioned some M4 crews actually wield the armor plate from KO Panther thank instead.
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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Well the UK counter Dailmer (sp?) AC works just like their US counterpart M8. Unfortunately, German has no such vechicle with similar capability. Lynx and Puma are pretty close approximation.
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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Yep, I suggest visiting Max_CM's Combat Missions sites and read all bout "armor tactics" there.
Griffin.
Originally posted by Colonel_Deadmarsh:I'll assume that what you guys say is true if we can move on and talk about one issue--"How to deal with the Ubertank."
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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A self-serving BUMP!!!
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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After reading and experiencing so many accounts M5 Starut "The Tiger Killer", I see not reason why buying a fleet of KTs and just rushing them forward to death. Well, you know, I don't buy a KT in QB at all unless it comes as is. It think it is a total waste of "credit". And fortunately, most of my fellow PBEMers are no big fan of KT/Churchill/Jumbo.
I think well the equipment price is pretty balanced and fair right now. It is all about how to apply them together. Which means, if you are a really good player, ubertanks or not is not really important.
Griffin.
P.S. OTOH, I really want to see a parameters review feature for PBEM/TCP-IP QB. I hate being cheated by OPFOR, say, I think it was CAME but turned out to be he had all armor and I am still CA.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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Hello Captain,
Welcome aboard. I think I can answer some:
2) Nope, same for abandoned guns. However, in operations, the next "battle" may be able to obtain replacement vechicles/guns for survived crews. That depends on how "successful" your current battle is.
3) You mean the view "1"? I am sorry I do not follow exactly what you mean. But CM does not model LOS tool from any point like some other games.
I hope this helps: when you use the LOS tool, you shall see red + black line when you point to a location. Red portion means the section of the view where LOS can be obtained and the black portion does not. So, you may wish to reposition your squad based on the hint provided.
4) CM squads do not dig in automatically when "idle". It is because the time scale of the game. Moreover, squads get dug-in if they are on defense and will only have foxholes where they are placed in the setup phase.
5) IIRC, the captured enemy will only be relived by their own troops so sending any PoW to rear will not "run away", even without LOS from any units.
About the "true fow" issue, there has been a lot of disucssions about the "relative spotting" in a number of threads before. BTS has mentioned "relative spotting" is there in CMBO, but I am not sure if changes are made in CM2.
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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PL, okay, after I put the iamges before the moving on somthing else. I realise I should make it complete before adding new stuff.
Thanks for your comments and requests. It pushes me to make thing better.
BTW, the mods are nothing new. They are posted some time ago but still I am doing the samples.
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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Thanks to SuperTed and others,
I have fixed the color of the links and make changes to some minor stuff. Most importantly, CM SOD version 1.11 is there for your enjoyment.
I am going to post Jason Calwey's notes on "Battle of Stalingard" (from the "CM 2 and Snipers" thread) when it is ready and then I am moving on the "SMG".
For all you Hasbro lurkers out there, I am telling you there will be no ASL-converted scenarios in my site, only GTCG scenarioes. Understand? BTW, forgot to thank you for your support to Combat Mission.
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
[This message has been edited by GriffinCheng+ (edited 03-22-2001).]
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Hey, is there any body out there organising this one? I suggest we form a committe and sort out the "awards" and co-ordinate the poll.
PL, you started all this, I think you cannot just go away, ever!
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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IIRC, there was even a Robotech Timberwolf mod for M18 Hellcat, wasn't it? I think I saw it somewhere?
For "Master Unit Modder", Kitty's "3D Hamster face mod" wins hands down. No room for other views!
PL, you leave out "Master Infrastructure Modder" for mods on buidlings, bridges, etc. Mine goes to Tiger's Pillbox mod and ColCoolJ for his early authentic European buildings.
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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Mine goes to the War Room mod by Treebrust155. It is very clear and concise -- giving crystal clear point where the best hull-down pos is. I saved a lot of my tanks with his mod.
Griffin.
Originally posted by Panzer Leader:Master Unique Terrain Feature Modder
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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Or the squad draw all enemy fire within LOS towards them when taunting. Kinda Wing-Commanderish.
Griffin.
Originally posted by Hurricane:Yes, we need more taunts! What about squads running out of ammo in the heat of the battle? Instead of just sitting there, they would start taunting enemies nearby and mooning in their general direction. Perhaps squads could have a taunt modifier, and if they are lucky, the enemy could brake or more often only be shocked.
And of course everything would be in outrageous german and scottish accents.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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On scenario (
I am learning!): I am going to post maps and scenarios from which the name of Game cannot be mentioned (or for me Greatest Tactical Combat Game (GTCG) many have requested before. (Time to pay back the debt!) And no, I am not going to write myself any scenarios in the foreseeable future.If anybody who want to put file or mirrors to my crappy site, contact me!
BTW, the latest CM SOD file is on my Files section. Grab it now!!! So is 2 mods made by TreeBurst155.
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Come to my Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
[This message has been edited by GriffinCheng+ (edited 03-21-2001).]
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Arrgh, the typo has hit again!
It is "Missing" cause :
"You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!"
Don't you think you have too many "Combat Mission" this and "Combat Mission" that?
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Come to my Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
[This message has been edited by GriffinCheng+ (edited 03-21-2001).]
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Ladies and Gents,
I am happy to announce that I am lanunching officially my CM site!
You can find here the latest version of Combat Mission Scenario/Operation Database. Let's not forget the CM SOD Form for all Designers to enter his/her creations.
Also, you can find the selected postings of Jason Cawley, which is under heavy formatting right now. Also, there will also be mods and scenarioes!
Enjoy!
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Come to my Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
[This message has been edited by GriffinCheng+ (edited 03-21-2001).]
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"T-34 always hats off to Mr. Tiger!"
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Come to my Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
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Or this:
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Come to my Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/
Hires Dirt road mod
in Combat Mission Archive #3 (2001)
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Thanks for your kindness, Pud. I will test it over my Mac PB to see if it works for "lower-end" video sub-system.
Will post it before the end of the day.
Griffin.
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"When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI."
"Can't get enough Tank?"
Get the CMSOD at Combat Missing Command Post (CMCP) at http://www.angelfire.com/games3/CMCP/