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    The first layer of SC3

    in Strategic Command - GLOBAL CONFLICT

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    couple of thoughts

    eliminate transfer arrows - use a wrap around map

    I like the idea of friction (great way to simulate attrion) - this would allow HC to dramtically increase the maximum operational movement, but at a cost of;

    loss of strength

    effectiveness

    and moral

    as the unit moved farther and farther (force march)

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    Still Capture Warsaw in One Turn with 1.02?

    in Strategic Command - GLOBAL CONFLICT

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    Yes it is still possible (the 2 intercepts have not made a difference)

    I use the out of range fighter to attack the HQ in front of Warsaw to soak off one of the interecepts.

    I then have the 2 infantry units in Prussia attack Warsaw. Then I send in the elite fighter to attack Warsaw (using up the 2nd intercept), after which I send in the Stukas then the tanks finish off the unit in Warsaw at which point the corps (forget the city name) moves in to take the city.

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    Gamespot user review average of 6.9 for Marines

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

    Posted

    Of course, putting on the whole "young people today" airs won't exactly help either. Has that ever worked? When I started playing this series of ours, it wasn't because some grog told me that I wasn't playing the "correct" wargames.

    One of the things I think is working against getting younger gamers into serious war games is how technology has changed war gaming.

    When I started playing "real" war games it was at a table with other people moving little cardboard chits and lead figures around. While the strategic aspect of the game was fun, the banter around the table was as important to the experience as was how the tactics played out. What a reaction around the room when I announced that my French Cuirassier brigade was charging into the exposed flank of the Austrian Grenadier division (yes, Mack was in charge).

    Nowadays with the trend towards war games being computer based, the whole social aspect is gone/changed. We have exchanged the cheers of our game mates and the grief stricken looks of our opponents as the aforementioned Cuirassier routs the enemy from the field for emails, taunts in forums and ultimately victory screens.

    I do like computer based war games. The complexity, scope, ease of use and the variety of subject they can simulate is amazing, but I generally view them as an individual experience. Yes PBEM can be fun, but they generally take a while and quite often peter out as the outcome looms.

    The console game offers a much more social experience. Don’t knock playing a console game such as Call of Duty with a bunch of friends until you have tried it. It is not a strategy game by any means, but it is fun and it truly can be a social activity.

    We won't expand our hobby by enticing younger gamers to buy our favorite games due to a score of "10", we will get them playing wargames games by showing them the fun that can be had by playing them.

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    Eagerly awaiting CMx2 WW2

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

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    FULDA GAP

    FULDA GAP

    I know BF said they were not going to go that way, but the lack of parity between the forces is what keeps me from calling this game as one of favorites (CMBB and CMBO are #1 and #2 all time for me!).

    I have not purchased the Marine module yet (will be doing so- probably today depends on work schedule and if I will be able to play today), so I cant speak to the parity with the addition of the t90 and bmp3.

    At the moment I would rather see the WW2 title, but if BF said they were doing a Russian/former Warsaw Pct country module v NATO (in modern times- dont need to go back to the M1/M60 v T80) I think my excitement could be swayed.

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    Peng Challenge

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

    Posted

    Wait... this is even more confusing, Shecky...

    Why would the farmer announce to the world that you don't give a dam? Do you know this farmer? Did you ask him to make this announcement?

    Is he your mouthpiece (ew)?

    I represent the farmer and the farmer represents me.

    It is true I dont give a dam, about my self-esteem or self-importance. If I did, I would not have ventured into this dark pit of despair.

    To all of you minions of mediocrity I say bring it on, If you haven't got the guts to play spin the bottle with a leper then stay away from me.

    And is it a coffer dam?

    Its a beaver dam...now that I have placed it on a tee that up for you, take a swing and see how far you can hit it.

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