[The sand begs for griddyness]

I agree CMpalyer. A tacticle map toggle would be ideal for the next engine. This map could have topo lines with elevations and symbols. Actually a cool touch would be to use symbols from the period and nationality.

I'm glad I'm not the only one Afrika impaired.

GP

[The sand begs for griddyness]

Or at least I do.

See, I'm pretty much a plain kinda guy. I drive a plain white truck, I live in a plain pink house, and my CMBO/CMBB are stock plain.

Now, nothin against mods mind you. In fact I love the beautiful modded Tank pics and such and even experimented with a few. But, I have never felt the NEED to mod my fav past-time cause its great stock. Until now with CMAK, I've lost too many men to machineguns in open ground when there was a waddi near by I should have noticed.

I ask the help of you incredible modders (folks with too much time on their hands and who have better tools then "Paint") to create a nice subtle grid for the sand or at least a heavier shading for elevation.

Thanks,

GP

Uh, I know Pink isn't extacly plain but we now live in Arizona where pink is a "standard" stucco color. My wife says its mauvo-adobie but I say its pink... My kindergarten crayola box only had 16 colors so...

[Ah, I hope this one makes it into CMAK]

My mother-in-law drives the first one. The BFC9000, its body is made in Mexico (child labor), the interior is made in Canada (baby seals) and the engine/drive-train is made in the firey depts of hell.

GreasyPig

Quitely waiting the next CM (unless Im drunk.......at work).

[Hulldown/Hunt Bug?]

Steve,

Thank you, especially since it’s a repeat reply. BTW I did use the search, but just try searching “Hull down”, “LOS”, “bug”, … There is simply so much info on this board I can’t see the forest for the trees. As an engineer myself I (and I'm sure NASA) have a special place in my heart for the “rounding bug”. I believe your assumption about hull down and CMBO is right on, I just never had a tank live long enough to see it!

Determinant,

It really doesn’t get easier (admitting your wrong). You just get use to it. I mean, if you really know in your heart something to be true and an “authority” says its not, then what are you to do? For example, I know my mother in law is the key holder to the gates of hell and I’m convinced my wife is the spawn between her and the man holding a seat for me down there. However, when I was truthful about this with my spouse (which at the time seemed to be the RIGHT thing to do) it was explained to me that I was wrong… in not so many words.

Horus,

Back off bud. This game is their baby and our passion. It’s their job to stand guard… with a shotgun (especially on weekends and holidays).

GreasyPig

P.S. please attach replies to the “Backyard”. Me and Sparky are getting along nicely. If I aint there I’ll be stealing old donuts from Circle K for supper.

[Hulldown/Hunt Bug?]

Egbert,

That wasn't pointed at you bud. I got the joke : ), just folks in genral who believe its COMMON for tanks to plow a hill crest not 30yrds in front of them a half dozen times or more in a row.

CRAP! I had a crack tiger do this.

Realize, I'm not shouting bug. But I believe there IS something a little wacky with the LOS.

Has there been any "official" acknowledgement of this yet?

GreasyPig

[Hulldown/Hunt Bug?]

I've seen this problem too many times.

You simply must be LOOKING for an argument to say this is common IRL. BTW this little problem happens when using green or crack tanks.

FWIW… I’ve read in this forum more than a few inconsistencies with LOS. Not to say they are all true but there does seem to be enough evidence to raise the question (bug).

GreasyPig

[glitch? bug? player stupidity?]

Isn't this along the same lines as achieving "Hull Down" by using the command and then watching your tank use up a full turn driving shells into the dirt? Hmmmmm.... I honestly believe there is something tricky about the LOS tool in general.

GreasyPig

[Hulldown/Turretdown?]

Michael,

I agree, advancing a little further would be the solution. In fact this is what I manually need to do after "hull down" has been achieved by command. It seems like the AFV advances seeking hull down until the TC actually has LOS and not nessisarily the gunner. Actually this brings up another question. Does it (in game) change the height of the AFVs LOS depending on wether the TC is buttoned or unbuttoned?

The funny thing is I don't remember it being this severe in v1.0.

GreasyPig

[Hulldown/Turretdown?]

Hey fellas,

I apologize for digging up this thread so late but I can't visit the board as often as I'd like and the search function brought this up as the latest thread on the subject.

Has this "problem" been formally addressed yet? My boys are constantly digging holes round after round.

Thanks

GreasyPig

[Give me five reasons to buy this game]

As every one else has stated, it is probable THE most accurate tactical war game out there.

BUT I would like to reemphasize that this game is an ABOSLUTE BLAST to play.

It has been by FAR the best return on investment in terms of FUN/TIME/MONEY of any software I have ever purchased.

GreasyPig

P.S. My wife hates me… and I don’t care.

[BTS, your a miracle worker!]

Leeo… Its call the “Ol’ Bait and Switch Routine”. Ever buy something then get it home and find out it aint “exactly” like what you thought?

Except now you can’t get rid of it.

Kind of like a pitt-bull puppy or… malaria.

GreasyPig

[BTS, your a miracle worker!]

You have SAVED my marriage!

You see, I can’t stand my wife.

Now I have some place BETTER to go than the bar. When she starts in on me I just head up to my computer room!!! And its cheaper too!!!

Oh it gets better! I’m no longer addicted to online porn!

You guys redefine COOL!

GreasyPig

[Using stone wall terrain]

I often wondered this too. Same with hedge rows.

GreasyPig

[Confirmed use of shotguns in combat ETO & PTO]

Red Dog,

I'm trying to find more info on the "duckbill choke" after reading you post. I've always thought of it as looks cool, sounds cool, but totally a myth. I can see how you MIGHT/MAYBE be able to squash a shot pattern with the result being a denser horizontal shape. But I can't really see it "spreading" the the shot wider at a givin distance. You have any info to the contrary? Too bad you sold it. It would have been neat to see a test pattern.

GreasyPig

[Sneak Preview in Southern California]

So close but yet so far... 6 1/2 hours from Queen Creek, Arizona.

Hey Redeker,You planning to attend the Gold Cup for the Woo series in October?

GreasyPig

[Another Sneak Preview - in Utah ?]

Ya... The HEAT ZONE... Damn 'FAKE' monsoon knockout out my NASCAR!

[Setting the Record Straight FAQ]

Steve,

Considering the audience you play to and your CMBO experience I would have though you’d have grown much thicker skin by now.

No amount of bad mouthing can tarnish your history with your fans.

Simply code what you have to code deal the way you need to deal and just let us know when your done, so I can place my order.

GreasyPig

[CM:BB-->so soon, so close, celebrations commence!]

Its been a long time since my last post.

I just feel I need to break the fast by saying.

SWEEEET !

GreasyPig

[I really, really hate to ask this]

Ok fellas,

I told you it was a stupid question. I just wanted you to know that I know that you know it was a worn subject so I thank you for the polite responces.

I will definitely try setting up a senario. If I can get it to work at all it should be there.

now since the subject veered a little and to leave no questions left on my ignorence.

what does "sic" mean??

GP

[This message has been edited by GreasyPig (edited 01-09-2001).]

[This message has been edited by GreasyPig (edited 01-09-2001).]

[I really, really hate to ask this]

Gotcha,

Thanks for the reply,

I don't need help with its definition, I have a good idea of what it is and how to theoretically achieve it.

I just have NEVER in all the times I played, with all the patches, never seen the MESSAGE "Hull Down".

I understand all things are abstrated in CM. But given the number of games played and the attempts Ive made to acheive it, I have never seen the message "Hull Down".

Now it may well be I'm an idoit (my wife thinks so) and thats very probable but as the old saying goes "Even a broken clock is right twice a day".

I would like to believe that Im just not getting the actual message ie I dont have the right combination of options on. Or my video card doesnt some how support it (Banshee).

So to say again,

- I understand what hull down is,

- I have wasted the year 2000 playing hundreds of QBs,

SO.....

A) I think there is something not configured right on my machine to make the actuall message "Hull Down" appear in all the hundred attempts of driving my tank around hills and such while using the target and/or los commands.

-OR-

I'm in a coma and this is all some weird brain activity....

GreasyPig

PS If its D... Why in the HELL can't I dream of Heather Locklear or Shenia Twain???

please don't say D,please don't say D,please don't say D

[I really, really hate to ask this]

I'm embarrassed, and I'm sure I'll ruin any reputation I don't have on this board, but like a young GI whose can't put off sick-call any longer because that peepee drip just isn't getting any better......

I must ask for help..

I have never and I mean NEVER seen the "HULL DOWN" message on mine or an enemy tank. Not while using the LOS and not while using TARGET, not againt tanks and not againt guns, not with options on and not with options off, not on ANYTHING have I seen the "Hull Down" message.

Now, having said that, I preordered this game so I've had it for a while. I have tried to turn on any and all options in the hot key list. Yes, I have done a search, and yes I am very (1st paragraph) very embarrassed to ask for help. I know Im not the best tanker in.... well anywhere, but I should of at least stumbled, fell, tripped into a "hull down" position by now.

This isn't a gripe or complaint but a polite request for help on a subject so worn out, that had it been my underware my wife would have thrown them out last august (if I hadn't been wearing them since).

Thanks..

GreasyPig

I know the problem is likely to me or my machine.

ok, just me.... does anybody got any saav?

[US vs Russia in CM2.]

Geeze Dave,

I guess we all know where you stand on "Cock Fighting"

GreasyPig

[My wife hates CM.......]

My wife just plain hates me.

gp

[Replacement sidepanels for GUNMETAL mod ready]

deanco

I posted in your last thread. Like I said there I usually dont have much time to spend in here and have less time to keep up on all the mods. With that and the low speed of my modem connection I have in the past tended to stay away from mods.

BUT.... I truely LOVE your new interface! When I saw the screen shots I thought I'd give it a go and am very impressed.

Thanks

GP

[Just in time for TCP/IP - new interface mod ready!]

Tom,

Thanks buddy. I appreciate it. You folks have gone through a lot of work to make CM look mean and gritty (PERFECT!) and I'm grateful that I can take advantage it.

GreasyPig