The Commissar

Peng thread - foreign style!

Benny, Prepare to be dissapointed yet again, because there just isn't anything like CM! I tried and tried to find a game that would keep me as involved, but none can. CM (like Myth, 2 years before, but that time for RTS games) has spoiled my appetite. ------------------ "...Every position, every meter of Soviet soil must be defended to the last drop of blood..." - Segment from Order 227 "Not a step back"

Deadmarsh, Forgive my ignorance, but what is SWOTL?

Thanks for the great link, Pvt. Ryan!

Here's a question: Where can a regular Joe like me obtain a decent quality low price digital cam, preferably on the net? I have a hundred+ bucks to spend max, but would rather go for the minimum, being a cheap bastard and all Thanks in advance! ------------------ "...Every position, every meter of Soviet soil must be defended to the last drop of blood..." - Segment from Order 227 "Not a step back"

Well, since everyone is sharing their "how'd I start up" experience, Ill toos mine in. I found the Alpha demo originally, played it, and mostly looked at the graphics like a dope. Naturally, that turned me off. Plus, things like squads 'dissapearing' when killed and the fact that I didnt know what the menus (because Im a lazy slob who doesnt read read me files), further detered me. Then, months later, I somehow found the beta demo on some game d/l site and tried it. Fell in love as soon as I started playing. The overall improved look and feel sold me. BTW - Rommel22: People like you should recieve thanks not just from BTS, but from every CM fan for getting more followers to our cult - err, game. Keep it up m8, and feel proud knowing you and others like you are supporting CM2 and beyond! [This message has been edited by The Commissar (edited 01-07-2001).]

Kiwi, Got that right. I crave for a wargame from the age (not necessarily based in Japan, however) with the an interface similar to CM and graphics to match. Shoguns' were a bit too fuzzy for my tastes, but I guess thats what the computer can handle these days. Part of what ruined multiplayer Shogun for me, was despite the strategy involved, the victor was decided by two things: 1) You had to know exactly which unit would counter which other unit at what experience level. 2) The person who can scroll the mouse and click faster then the other, usually wins. Both kind of detered me after I realised, even though I was actually quite good at the game. Me and my RTS roots, I guess The John Tiller games are great, but the way the turns are set up combined with the graphics dont get me as involved as CM does. So for anyone planning to create a WEGO engine game in the 16th-19th centuries, remember: If you build it, I will come. [This message has been edited by The Commissar (edited 01-06-2001).]

Since I see some people throwing not-strictly-wargames-games-of-war into their list, let me add one of my own: Myth: The Fallen Lords. Yes, the original. IMHO, it is one of the most beautiful, deep, involving, addictive, and fun games I have ever played. The story line is top notch (with lots of secrets and easter eggs reffering to anything and everything from the Roman Legion to the Lord of the Rings), the action is intense, and surprisingly, the tactical element is very advanced despite lack of morale issues and such. Formations, terrain and even the weather play critical roles. The units themselves are a mix of realisitc, like the knight, barbarian, and archer to the fantasy-inspired demons and Ents straight from Tolkien's masterpiece. Plus the multiplayer, despite having only some 16 maps, is an absolute blast, with some real wits involved in winning. Did I mention it's the only game that lets you command drunken midgets who throw Molotov Cocktails at anything that moves? Yub, you guessed it, another rant. I just had to let it out

Nice Idea. Reminds me of a similar page for Myth 2. Oh, and it'll definately not be pretty if I send my mug over there. Wait, it 1 a.m...is insulting yourself a good thing?

1.CM 2.Battleground's Napoleonic series 3.Shogun - I was a fan of the game for 2 years before it released, but was dissapointed in the end. The AI is simple, and the multiplayer lags, drops, and is full of bugs. I guess it still gets some kudos for OK looking graphics and original concept, even though I don't play it anymore. Sorry for that little rant there, heh-heh...

That's funny, I seem to have misplaced my 21 grand. Oh yeah, I just bought a brand new car. What a fool I am, investing in something useful when I can buy an old machine gun which the feds will take away from me anyway! Damn "assault weapon ban"... ------------------ "...Every position, every meter of Soviet soil must be defended to the last drop of blood..." - Segment from Order 227 "Not a step back" [This message has been edited by The Commissar (edited 01-04-2001).]

ROFL, Peterk...good 'un!

Concerning a South Park sound mod... "Respect my AUTHORI-TE!" - when a squad eliminates an enemy squad or KO's an enemy tank "Ohmigod! They Killed Kenny! YOU BASTARDS!" - when a squad suffers a casualty *sung to the tune of "Cartman's mom is a big fat bitch"* "Hitler's mom is a big-fat-bitch, she's the biggest bitch in the whole wide world..." - a tune used to boost morale in rallying squads among G.I.'s Im sure we can think of more after a good sitting with Comedy Central on the ol T.V. [This message has been edited by The Commissar (edited 01-01-2001).]

Huh-huh, huh. Cursing is cool. Huh-huh, huh. Yeah! Yeah! Cool! Kinda like FIRE! Yeah-Yeah Fire! He-he-Heh, He-He-Heh Shut up you butmunch or I'll kick your ass, Huh-huh, huh.

Since I usually play around with mostlyu medium and heavy tanks, I tried designing a scenario using light tanks only, from both sides. Well, for the Germans there are 2 models, the Hotchkiss and the Lynx. For Americans, there only seem to be the Stuarts. In my scenario, I set up 20 tanks on each side, with myself as the Germans. First, I tried giving the Germans the Lynx tank to fight off the Stuart attackers. Despite all my attempts at flanks and to get in close to the little bastards, the Stuarts toasted me and lost some 3 AFV's despite having all the fighting taking place at no more then 60 metres. Ok I figured, 20mm gun isn't very good against armor. So I tried the Hotchkiss, which at first appears to be in the same league as the Stuarts. Same basic results. Stuarts totally butchered my forces despite close range and flank shots. So I am left thinking, if these are the tanks used in the early German Blitzkreg to such success, what the heck did the Allied forces have as an armored force? A bucket with a pop gun? I am not very educated in the early war battles (it shows, I know), so I'd appreciate a bit of enlightment. I suppose the Allies had some tanks left over from the first WW and the 1930's, but which ones? Thanks in advance, Cheers! ------------------ "...Every position, every meter of Soviet soil must be defended to the last drop of blood..." - Segment from Order 227 "Not a step back"

Then again, they did give CM a mention as the best WW2 game out right now in their "WW2 Game Special"...that's a good thing, right? Too bad they haven't heard about CM2 yet! Who needs those FPS games anyway?! Bah! ------------------ "...Every position, every meter of Soviet soil must be defended to the last drop of blood..." - Segment from Order 227 "Not a step back"

Eek! Double post. [This message has been edited by The Commissar (edited 12-28-2000).]

How much does that laser eye surgery cost now-a-days? Reading late at night with a single dim lamp and the PC have collectively ruined my vision. I hope by the time I am eligible to apply to the armed forces (another 2 years), that laser surgery won't cost more then a grand.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Martyr: Is it true that early Soviet tanks, lacking radios, actually used signal flags to communicate with one another? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yub. This continued being true for several years into the war. Im pretty sure some Soviet AFV's still used the system at the end of the war. ------------------ "...Every position, every meter of Soviet soil must be defended to the last drop of blood..." - Segment from Order 227 "Not a step back"

"When I grow up, I wanna be just like you!" 1. Is this daring (some say insane or even suicidal ((to one's mind))) feat impossible now-a-days? Hath the CessPool been filled to its slimy limits? 2. I hear you have to insult pretty darn well to get one of the Cessers' to accept your challenge. Is calling the lot of you "scum-sucking scum who marry your cousins" eligible to get a nod of approval? 3. Do I really need to purchase a good thesaurus (and a good dictionary so I can finally spell thesaurus correctly) to correctly participate in the Pool? [This message has been edited by The Commissar (edited 12-27-2000).]

1. What is the chemical composition of the so-called "Cess" in the dreaded pool? 2. Why does BTS not implement a patch where in addition to the regular vehicles and troops we can buy for our QB's, we can also purchase special characters with names and abilities originating from the Peng thread? 3. I am the unluckiest person alive during a QB. I've tried sacrifising lambs and wearing rabbit feet but to no avail! What now? ------------------ "...Every position, every meter of Soviet soil must be defended to the last drop of blood..." - Segment from Order 227 "Not a step back"

I wish my men were as eager as yours to use their satchels! For the last 2 turns of my PBEM, two engineer squads (who are low on ammo, but each with 2 satchels) are sitting about 10 metres away from several enemy squads in a building on the other side of the street. I would of thought one of my geniuses would have used at least one charge by now. The enemy is badly shaken, mayhaps even panicked, and all it would take is a charge or two to rout the bastards out of the house! Then again, the platoon leader of those engineers has been shot, so maybe they need him close by if they are to use the charges. Comments? ------------------ "...Every position, every meter of Soviet soil must be defended to the last drop of blood..." - Segment from Order 227 "Not a step back"

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ntg84: We'll get our best wargamer of the board to fight Mr. Trotter in a CM QB. Then that title of "Worlds Best Wargamer" will be taken away.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> "Ladies and Gentlemen! We're here in Madison Square Garden, where in a few moments two fearsome competitors will be engaged in mortal combat for the elusive title of "World's Best Wargamer"! In the right corner we have Fionn Kelly - CM:BO Super-Champ with more then 100 victories under his belt! In the left corner, we Have William R. Trotter, self proclaimed "world's best wargamer" and what-if scenario lover! Let's get ready to RRRRRRUUUUUUMMMMBLEEEEEEE!" ------------------ "...Every position, every meter of Soviet soil must be defended to the last drop of blood..." - Segment from Order 227 "Not a step back"

Thank you all for your suggestions! I have already read the "simpler" works ala Art of War, and attempted moving on to "higher learning". I am also a pretty fair PBEM player as of now, so it is not like I am completely clueless in battle. I just thought that some of these tomes might offer something I might have missed or over looked, that would give me an even keener edge over my opponents. I also read through the first chapters of Rommel's book, but since he is dealing with WW1 combat - mostly being concentrated on infantry attempting to escape heavy artillery barrages - I felt it a bit in the wrong direction. Is there any author who, like Rommel, has been through combat of the Second World War and wrote something of it? Thanks again, all of you!

Lately, I've been purchasing quite a few books about military tactics, both modern and those of WW2 and older. My problem comes off sounding rather, well, embarassing. Often times when reading through a book heavy with complex manuevers, designations, and various military terminology my brain sort of freezes and refuses to absorb a thing! I read a chapter and feel like tossing the book out the window, since looking over the pages read, I realize I can only remember slight details of the subject in question! Now, let me just say I'm not all that stupid . Im pretty good with my English and read quite a bit of non-military related literature. Then again, going through the first few chapters of my most recent purchase, "Combat Leader's Field Guide", I find it somewhat hard to memorize. The book is ladden with useful information, but also overflowing with so much rules, terms, do's and don't's, guidelines, etc, it reads worse then my school Physics textbook! Maybe I'm not looking at this the right way. Maybe some of you historians out there - who seem to know the serial numbers of every bolt ever installed on any vehicle from any country between the years 1900-1999 - I would be interested in discovering what you guys do to memorize this data. Do you go about it the usual "school" way? Write it down and give yourself little exams? I considered doing that, but then went against it since I would end up cheating even though I wrote the exam ! So, help me out. I'd like to know my military doctrine like the back of my hand, which has the, uh..., damnit! Thanks in advance! ------------------ "...Every position, every meter of Soviet soil must be defended to the last drop of blood..." - Segment from Order 227 "Not a step back"