PacifistButLikeWarGames

I have a fair bit of trouble when playing the attacker in a "town" battle. Basically, often when I send infantry forward they end up being severely depleted and therefore unable to be used to secure the objective at the end. However, if I go in early with my armor they get picked off by guns and/or other tanks. I realise it isn't meant to be easy, but is there any general advice to be given in the taking of a town? Use more smoke perhaps?

They seem to pack one hell of a punch, and have a good ammo load. Any comments?

Having played around with TRP's for a while now, I am becoming increasingly in awe of their ability to ruin the attacker's day. If you choose the spots well and/or try to channel the attacker's forces to where you want the "hard rain" falling on them, they can be incredible resources indeed. Anyone else a big fan of TRP's?

Big caution: I am NOT a techie... I realise that VR helmets never quite took off the way people expected them to a few years ago, but I think that CM would be absolutely amazing given a VR treatment. What would be required for this?

and immediacy to them that big engagements don't... You get to love that halftrack or cherish that Sherman or Panzer... Any one else agree?

I know I do.... THE LITTLE TANK THAT COULD!

just out of interest.

Up until a day ago, my $@#%ing sound card hadn't been working for about 6 months after an install. I FINALLY tracked the problem down to an IRQ setting that was the problem... So I had been playing CM without sound ever since I d/l'd the demo in February. After hearing it with sound, I have to say I now think that the immersion level of a game depends largely on the aural experience. Graphics are great, but actually hearing things makes a game come alive. Hearing the artillery pounding is incredible. Up loud, the 240mm is genuinely terrifying. Just some thoughts.

got a game. thanx.

Level: pathetic (working my way up to terrible) Quick Battle on a small map with 500-1000 purchase points is what I'm after.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by guachi: Ahem.. May I humbly suggest my unit database?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Thanks kindly.... great stuff. [This message has been edited by PacifistButLikeWarGames (edited 08-18-2000).]

I know I would definitely buy the following: A unit-by-unit guide of all the available units in CM, along with a photo or illustration of the unit in question as well as a screenshot of how they appear in the game. Also, history and uses, as well as other interesting tidbits of information. Who else would be interested?

I think a useful addition to area fire would be a counter to set the number of rounds/bursts to be fired. I have often watched my units keep pumping precious rounds into an area that I really only wanted 1 or 2 shots fired at.

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Actually, thinking about it, it is probably something that would be achievable with current technology. I'd buy a VR helmet for that!