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Oops...just to be clear...I did not find an answer to the game lock up, so I could still use a drop on that. Thanks

Just looked all this stuff up & found out about a lot more...this game is simple & yet offers much deep strategy. I'm still learning but if anyone of you guys would like to take me "under your wing" I'll be sure to play with honor - Read: I don't cheat b/c I don't feel you can be a winner that way. I play for fun & to challenge my mind. "Winning" is just a side effect, of course a pleasent one I will miss the social aspects of board games, but the internet has really help this genre & games like this are a god send for us hex lovers. I can't wait for a PBEM game. I will be gone for the holidays but if anyone's willing to school (not abuse) a rookie just leave your mark.

I also have this problem & I can't get it to stop, even after updating everything. win98 2nd ed. has been good to me so I don't feel win2k should be the answer. Any suggestions? I just got the game 2 days ago & I can't stop playing it. The A.I. does a good job of defending, but is a bit weak on the attack. Some Qs: 1)Subs seem weak, any advice on how to use them better? 2)is R&D really worth the $$-I feel like the units which can be bought instead are a better value overall. 3)what is the bast bang-for-buck land/sea/air unit in SC. Thanks in advance.

Thank you for your reponses, especially the picture post - that was a nice touch. Apparently there will be no problems finding opponents to play with and for that reason alone the game should be well worth it. As soon as I get a copy and have had time to sharpen my wits I'll be looking for a few good men...or women or whatever. See you guys soon. PS: JIMR -Good point- Developers that continually support their products long after release will always get my business. This has been the key to success for Battlefront.com and I hope the "other guys" learn this some day.

I've been holding out for a long time...waiting & searching for a grand strategy WW2 game & I wonder if this is it. I have just 2 Q's that my 1 hour of reading the player's posts has not yet clarified: 1) I've read the A.I. is not great, but can it provide a (no cheating) challenge at it's maxed settings. 2) How well does the e-mail play, is it intuitive & secure? I'm sure I could've found the answers if I tried to, however, I also wanted to express my joy in seeing that the wargaming community is alive & well. I intend to order SC & run it through the meatgrinder, but I've been burned before so I'd appreciate some feedback first. To the last man, shall we?

This is why I love CM & all the people who have helped bring it to us gamers...The guys I paid cash to so I can get this game care enough to answer our Q's & debate certain topics. This fact ALONE will make me a CMer for life! Right or Wrong, they reply to us & that's why I'll always be a customer. BTW, I feel the game as a whole is fine. There are more then enough ways for players to "make it all fair". They just have to agree on some rules, why mess with a good thing. Everyone has made some very good points, however, I think we can all use some more "tact"...it can't hurt....

BTS- I go around the net using your name like a cure for cancer. Other games fall short all the time (sea dogs, & about 10 million others) but you guys have set the standard. Be proud...be very proud. You guys are the bomb, the ****, the greatest, the mac daddy, the ... well, anyways, I'm sure you get my meaning. But just in case you don't ---- THANKS ------------------ "Far better it is To dare mighty things... Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt 1899

I only PBEM. I like it & don't have the time to sit out a net game. Plus, it lets me do other things as well, talk to my wife, eat, potty, etc...if I'd play online I'd be a lonely, slowly starving, constipated, sleep deprived, young man. ------------------ "Far better it is To dare mighty things... Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt 1899

Good idea, B&P.

Yup, thats what I do sometimes- save the setup & do it later. This must've been it, b/c I did it with both games. Thanks Guys

...for the great notes on the Sherman. I don't play the US much so your info cleared up some stuff. Most of The people (players, moderators, kings, & queens) on this forum are always willing to help & I thank you all. I've found a place where my passion for wargames is shared by many. BTS should be proud of the community they have help to create & maintain. ------------------ "Far better it is To dare mighty things... Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt 1899

I agree with B&P, I use them to move troops to key terrain positions. There are great mobile fire support teams. I used 2 of the m3a1 to repel a CA on one of my weak flanks. Keep away (250m) from all unoccupied opposition, when your INF are keeping the other guys INF busy bring them in at about 150m & watch the enemy's troops crumbly. ------------------ "Far better it is To dare mighty things... Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt 1899

Great Info, thanks. I would add some of my own highly respected advice but I HAVE TO GET SOME SLEEP!!!! Almost 4am & CM is on my mind! Damn it, were are those sheep when you need them. I'm gonna be a dead man walking the mail tomorrow. ------------------ "Far better it is To dare mighty things... Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt 1899

Great Info, thanks. I would add some of my own highly respected advice but I HAVE TO GET SOME SLEEP!!!! Almost 4am & CM is on my mind! Damn it, were are those sheep when you need them. I'm gonna be a dead man walking the mail tomorrow. ------------------ "Far better it is To dare mighty things... Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt 1899

Great Info, thanks. I would add some of my own highly respected advice but I HAVE TO GET SOME SLEEP!!!! Almost 4am & CM is on my mind! Damn it, were are those sheep when you need them. I'm gonna be a dead man walking the mail tomorrow. ------------------ "Far better it is To dare mighty things... Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt 1899