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I am at work as well, waiting patiently to come home and destroy you. My mistake, though, I mean my right, your left. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

There seemed to be a misunderstanding of my jab at France, it was not a direct comparison with that of Germany, it was a comparison of their peoples. The Germans fought tooth and nail to the very end, just like the British and the Japanese. The French were outfought but they also gave up. The number of French in the Resistance and Free French units was incredibly low and the Vichy French went over to the Allies because of a popular general (I can't remember his name, the one who was assassinated soon after) and this, I feel, is why there is so little esteem for them. Cavscout, I agree that necessity caused the Australian participation but a lot of people feel the same way about the US. Some could argue that, considering how safe we were from attack, our national effort was astounding. To those people I would say "Yes but...", yes but this does not take away the national honor gained by an nation that fights to the very end. I hope I explained myself fully. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

I agree that a command like this would be useful, as well as realistic. Micromanagement of troop movement is not fun (For me) nor is it realistic. "Anderson, move Jackson's squad up 30 yards, turn him left, sneak up another 5 yards, run 3 yards, move into the scrub for 5 yards, crawl to the woods 10 yards away, turn right, and run for the pines. Now, MacPherson's squad needs to..." As opposed to: "Anderson, assault that hill!" I know, a little exaggerated, but it illustrates the point. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

Speaking of taunting mercilessly, and because you never enter the Cesspool, Jeff, I must point out that I am now doing to your right what I had previously done to your center. By the by, did I get your Panther? Did I? ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CavScout: Seriously, that's like arguing that because you have 10 men with me having 10,000 and you sent 4 off to battle and I sent 2,000 and then you then claimed you were "more" contributing because you sent 40% and I only 20%. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> And he'd be right. The US may be more responsible for victory in WWII but that does not diminish the fact that countries like Australia gave disproportionately. Disproportionate effort is what makes us laugh at France and give respect to Germany and Japan. Some countries just have a stronger national will than others. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

Cheese, mostly, and the funny hats. The Japanese had no cheese and walked around bare-headed. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

AhaHAhahahaAHHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! (Which, roughly translated, means, "Send me a set-up you broken English typing mook so that I may kick some Queen's English into your lousy head, a ha ha ha, a ha ha ha.") NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

What, exactly, is your point Xpav? ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

I don't want to turn this discussion too serious but let me just say that the issue with blacks in SL is not their appearance rather it's their appearance in mixed units, which did not occur until Truman desegregated the army in the Korean War. Keep in mind that a greater percentage of blacks joined the army and fought in WWII than whites. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

Question for all you Canucks out there, I have a friend in Greece who has a shirt with a map of North America that reads, bottom to top, "Mexico", "United States" and "Yooperland". Any idea why the Greeks started calling Canadia "Yooperland"? ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

Likely excuse... ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ricky: What a lame post.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Boy that's some self-fulfilling prophecy you've got there, kid. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

Tank, This idea may have been discussed before, but never seriously. Nothing is seriously discussed until I discuss it. The arguments against it are twofold: 1) The price is wrong. May be, no argument there. 2) Units arrive in the nick of time, they're not subject to attack, they don't use any ammo. This is just silly. You cannot say that units coming in later are more valuable or equally valuable. My best historically backed argument, though strategic in nature, are the forces held at bay when the allies invaded Normandy. I'm sure the allies were saying, "Oh no, the Germans got to hold onto their tank divisions, so they'll be full strength when we face them!" Those 3 KTs didn't get to support your troops for half the battle and you're telling me that makes them more valuable? Those 3 motorized SS platoons had no chance to dig in and may reinforce a failing position and that means the defender gets a better deal? ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

Dear god! If you get them set up, I want to see it. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

Hey, I said break it up! What's with you people, just drop it. Jeff, go argue about nightvision or something. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

Is it really necessary to continue this conversation? Hofbauer, get back to my crazy QB reinforcement thread. The rest of you, break it up, there's nothing to see. Move along. Move along. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

I definitely disagree that they are more valuable. To remove the firepower of those forces for 15 minutes, to remove so much of your combat effectiveness for such a long period of time, is worth something. They come in fresh but they also come in having caused no damage. Yes, they'll have their HE, because they won't have expended it. Anyone who has fought a defense or attack knows that every minute counts, otherwise you end up rushing forces and they get ambushed. Here's my system, entirely SWAG, just so you can have something to bite into: Decending scale from 100% to 75% as follows : 15/40 (1/4 of the way) = 100% the cost 20/40 (Halfway) = 90% the cost 30/40 (3/4 of the way) = 75% the cost No later than 3/4, no earlier than 1/4. Disclaimer: Just a 2-minute creation. Edited because it really was just a 2-minute creation whose math was so poor you could have sold cheese off of it. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein [This message has been edited by Elijah Meeks (edited 09-12-2000).]

Hofbauer, that's why you would never do a 1:1 cost reduction. People may buy some reduced cost KTs for ~Turn 15 but the reason they are reduced in price is because you've spent half the battle without them. Edited to fix my moronic misspelling of the honorable Hofbauer's name. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein [This message has been edited by Elijah Meeks (edited 09-12-2000).]

Tom, I will be happy to defend against your onslaught. If this is acceptable, I'd recommend Medium or High quality German troops defending against Medium quality Allied troops on Assault. This'll give you 10,0000 points, which should be sufficient, right? Send me the set up, if this sounds good. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

Novel Idea: Allow the player to purchase reinforcements for QBs at a lower cost than normal troops. The discount could be determined based on how long you have to wait (Not 1:1, of course). Eh? Whatdya think, guys? ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

This issue isn't nearly as important as whether or not there will be a sequel. I think there should be a sequel, as CM is a great game. It should be in Russia, because there was a lot of fighting there. Will someone tell me if there will be a sequel? Please!!!! BTS, will there be a sequel??? And 12-man squads? And a SturmTiger? And why don't my troops stop when they get shot at by an enemy after I've ordered them to run across a field? And how is it the computer always knows where my IG is in every battle? Do you want game that works or somefink??????? ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

AhHAhahahaHAHAHA! Ahem, hehehe. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

I can't speak for Mac users (That would be the LorMac, he speaks for the Macs) but as far as PC goes, the new textures are great. There are significant differences and you only get winter camo with the new texture sets. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pham911: Is this the best place to ask because it's a Jewish Wargaming website? Or, because the Library is an illusive concept?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Obviously the dictionary is a little more elusive, Pham. The guy asked a simple, WWII-related topic, why flame him? Especially considering you're the guy who was so quick to defend poor Bates. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein

Answer unclear, try again later. ------------------ Did someone compare this to the Ealing comedies? I've shot people for less. -David Edelstein [This message has been edited by Elijah Meeks (edited 09-11-2000).]