Panzer Man

Here ,, Here,,,,I agree,,I am tired of the QB's and just played Elsdorf as the Germans and got blasted,,Horrible PBEM if you play as the Germans against a decent opponent.All the units are locked up during the set up phase, so there is not much strategy there..Are there any really good PBEM scenarios that r real even? Input appreciated. ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

Thanks all,for your input.I believe he either lost the last file I sent him or didnt like the outcome and changed his orders and sent the file back to me. The reason I knew he sent an older file was because I numbered mine accurately and he sent an older numbered file.So when I played it,i noticed vehicles in different positions than the first time I played that turn,so I went along with it.Feeling it was more beneficial to myself.I am not saying he is cheating, he might have too many games going at once and erased my newer file. But it is a gimmick that someone who is losing might try anyway. And this is the 2nd time that it has happened in the same game.If this game ever ends I would not play him again.I also suggested that he should surrender or even request a cease fire and he got ballsy,saying he would fight to the death and if he changed his strategy earlier he would be crushing me..LOL...That just made me want to beat him more.I dont like that kind of nonsense..If you find a good PBEM partner keep him (or her),,I am fortunate to have found a good one and we have good battles every week.. ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

Yeah Gustav,thats how I spotted it,he sent me a file numbered lower than the last file I sent him..I decided to play it out and liked the position I was in more than the last one I sent him..It just made me wonder if this happens to other players out there.. ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

Playing my fourth PBEM game and I came across an opponent who plays sloooowly...Over a month now on a 25 turn QB.He is getting beaten badly and I have noticed that twice now he has sent me files that were already played.I was hoping that the Movies were always the same,but I was wrong,every movie plays out differently. I am not saying he is being sly, but when you are losing what the Hay,play dumb and hope things play out better than before. In this case I liked the way it played out for me , so I went along with it.Anyone else come across gimmicks like this while playing PBEM games.? ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

I played as the Germans vs the AI and crushed the Americans..Now I am playing it vs a PBEM opponent. I am sure the results will be drastically different.. ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

I'm new to PBEM gaming but was somewhat annoyed by this Gamey ploy.My opponenet set up the game and made it Para vs. Para with no armor support (now I know why). He sneaks all his troops up to the town ,I hold the town,,and low and behold I make a head count.He has at least 10 machine gun crews.(I would think 3 or 4 would be normal)!! We're talking Company size here and all I see are MG's everywhere..That's like playing as the Germans and buying 10 Panzerfausts in an armor clash..You cant target the MG with arty cos they are all over the place. I assume they were cheap because he seems to have almost as many squads as me. Silly Tactics like this make PBEMing a little annoying at times.I doubt I will replay this guy again. ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

I agree, a few extra Tiles would be wonderful.The Craters are a must, I would love to see fallen trees,which can be used for cover.A Castle would be great, a fort,circa Siegried Line.Dead Soldier tiles and Burned out vehicles which could also be used as Cover.I know these will have to be mods now unless BTS comes out with an add-on package, but it would really make this great game even better. Perhaps those great mod makers can create some of the above tiles for us.I also hope BTS can let you pre-program artillery fire during the set up phase,for us scenario designers who want to start things off with a bang!!! ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

Being American and of German descent, I enjoy both sides.And I certainly agree with the statements about the Americans fighting on two fronts as well.The only thing that you have to take into consideration here is that the American Factories and Supply routes were not being Bombarded.If you cannot halt the supply lines you are in trouble.And no other Nation could match the US's industrial might.The reason the Allies didn't end the war earlier in Europe was because the Supply lines were too long.The Armored Divisions didn't have enough fuel to drive on. Now, if Hitler never invaded Russia.... they might be speaking German in France today. ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

yes,,I have already posted my opinion.."M7 Priests need divine guidance"..They just dont work well in this game..Use spotters instead.If you have one use the advice above. ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

I am almost finished playing my first PBEM game. I had chosen the Germans.It looks like I might get a minor win or perhaps a draw.Here is my take on my first experience. I had the bad side of the map..I had to climb over an exposed hill to reach the Large flag in Woods.My opponent was much closer to the woods and the Town.I still managed to reach the Main Objective very early. But guess what? The americans have access to an overwhelming amount of artillery and I have been getting bombarded for 20 turns by 81mm mortar fire.Now I know the Americans had an abundance of Arty,but 20 turns worth .My achin Head !Conversely,because the Americans were allowed more Artillery purchase points he bought too much and had too few squads.So a combination of experience ,smart tactics and luck will really determine who wins and who loses.Also, I have noticed that since this is a game,if you are losing by a few points and the end is near you can make a mad dash for the opponents flag.And although you will take unnecessary losses you can neutralize the flag and win on points.That would not happen in real life.It is definately a gamey tactic,but this is a game. ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

I agree with you..I am working on a scenario involving the Hedgerows,,and two problems came up.I set up the Mortar teams behind a HQ ,using the HQ as the eyes for the team.The AI didn't put 2 and 2 together and use the mortars.I assume the AI has to have direct LOS to use mortar teams.So I scrapped the teams and used spotters.I even set up a TRP right where the enemy was situated but the TRP was out of sight from the spotter.The AI did not use the TRP.It was frustrating to say the least.The AI should have utilized the TRP's almost immediately within enemy contact but it never did.You should be able to set up a TRP during the set up phase and lock it in like you can with troop and fortification placement. ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

I agree Michael,but thats the way the program places the Hedges,because of the incline.There is nothing I know of to cure that.The main thing is to give you the impression that you are being overwhelmed by the Hedgerows,I think it does this well.The Hedgerows without the sunken road look like huge hedges,really nothing like the real Bocage of Normandy.This gives you a much more realistic effect.Especially when the Tanks cut through them.As for the Captains Bars..I agree.I loaded that mod and couldn't believe it..If I knew that would happen I would never have done it..LOL.. ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

I have noticed that the Hedgerows that come with CM really dont give you the feeling of being in a sunken road. They look more like high hedges. I am working on a new scenario in Bocage country and came up with this idea. Since the roads appear to be sunken because the Hedgerows are made of mounds of dirt infested with trees and thick Shrubbery, why not sink the roads. It really gives you the impression that you are being overwhelmed by the Hedgerows and looks a lot more accurate. Here is a screen capture with my idea in mind. Let me know what you think. <center> </center> ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

I think he was joking..LOL..A tank destroyer it surely is not.. ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."

Right,, The print screen just adds it to the clipboard,, I then paste it in freeware "Irfanview" and I have a nice pic,,,easy.. ------------------ "If Patton were alive today,he'd play Combat Mission."