Panzer Man

The m4a3e8 was a Sherman with the new HVSS suspension.It usually carried the 76mm gun.A definite upgrade but Id still rather be in the Jumbo.

Most likely true..or just wait till the game is over and go back to the map..All infantry and Armor will be shown accurately.I really like the way the AI makes the unidentified Armor to be scarier than it really is..Especially when playing the Americans,it seems the UnId'd armor is always a Panther,when in reality its a MKIV.I heard the Joes were always yelling "Tiger" when it almost never was. Really cool and very realistic.

Take the High Ground...Feel free to try it out.It is a meeting engagement, Americans vs. Germans, 20 turns.Armor and Infantry.I really enjoy playing it. http://pages.prodigy.net/bogart69/highground.zip

I know what u mean about the road going under the Bridge,I believe the only way around that is to NOT use a road tile (I use a plain grass tile).The Dumb Vehicles sometimes drive under the Bridge to get to the Road tile.They need to create a Half road tile that meets the Bridge tile square.

I agree with you.I think after the Mauling at Kasserine the U.S. changed its strategy on Armor usage.Unfortunately, they still confronted Axis Armored might.

What other country could have Won the War in Two Theaters of Operations? Zip... The US had the Best Tank killers - Artillery and Air Might.The Sherman was strictly for Infantry support.

I inadvertently lost A scenario/map file through my own stupidity.The only copy I have left of the Map is from a Saved game.Is there anyway to retrieve the Map from the saved game file,so I can use it for the scenario.If I load the saved game file in the map editior the map does not show up...Any Ideas..?

I know I started all this,,But perhaps the answer was just stated..I have been designing a scenario and play testing it as both sides..There is an arty spotter in it and I dont recall him ever being shot at or me having seen him,when playing the germans.I used full fog of war..My guess is if the AI knows he is there he will become a priority.And when I played yeaghers farm,I am sure the Fog was off..Try using FULL FOG OF WAR..It is much more fun anyway.And stay concealed either in woods or a house.

I'm willing to give it a try,but from what I read about the file sizes for "movie playback" it sounds like a drag..If anyone wants to show me how to do this I'll give it a try..Im a Mediocre player at best,and can do a turn a night,,more on weekends..Reply to bogart69@hotmail.com

I thought I read somewhere that u can choose the opening shot for each opponent.Meaning a different view for each side?..How do you do this? And can reinforcents be placed anywhere on the Map or just in The designated zones?

Ahhh,,,I see said the blind man...Thats what all those Green lights are..LOL...I doubt I would have made it there..I was close,If I knew that I would have tried to exit my tanks,but the infantrys morale was so low there was no way they would make it..I would try another method next time..Also, If you played the "crossroads" scenario (which is an exit/advance scenario)There are no victory flags,,I believe the whole object of the Advance /exit deal is to either get points to exit or lose points if u fail..Not sure ,just starting to design scenarios now..

Ive been on the Pc for years and never saw the way this patch works..If you click on the Patch program after you downloaded it a program pops up (sort of like Winzip).There you can unzip it to whatever folder u like.I keep the Patches in the CM folder for future reference.From there all you need to do is remove the original CM.exe file (I would Shift/drag it somewehere safe,in case u Mess up something).Open up explorer,or multiple windows and SHIFT/Drag the New patch into the CM folder.That should do it.If it works you can delete the old .exe file.I hope I explained this correctly.I was stupid enough to accidently download the MAC patch,and that surely didn't work very well

As for another kind of FO that works wonders.I used my HQ as my mortar teams eyes.I kept him partially concealed in Woods.The 3 mortar men hidden behind the Woods but within his command range.Everything he could see the Mortars could target..It was great fun watching the 60mm shells dropping on the top of a Panther..I knew they wouldnt do any damage but the sight of the thing driving around in circles was very funny.Also the HQ can benefit from the sleuth rating which would help him stay concealed (I hope). [This message has been edited by Panzer Man (edited 08-29-2000).]

Was Just play testing my first scenario,should be done in a few days..Anyway it is fun..A Jeep is driving up a hill and a German Mg opens up on the Jeep.The passenger in the back goes flying out.On another occasion it got so hairy I just had to check it out on the ground level view..I hear an american yell out " Stand up and fight you bastards!" It was Awesome !!!! What a Game !

If you like to blow up Allied Armor this is the one for you..I mean a real Turkey shoot.I'll have to try it on the Allied side,that would be really challenging.It was Fun as the Germans,but I never felt for a second that I could lose.Maybe if the 88 gets knocked out,but it didnt happen.

Geoff, I remember that as well,allied armor.There is none in this rendition.I believe the designer of this scenario was creating the night before the Larger battle..Not sure.Another thing I'm curious about,was this scenario an Advance or Attack?..Maybe I was supposed to exit the Map? Sometimes I dont read the briefings thorougly.And I mentioned a long strip of green at the end of the board.And the only other time I saw this was during the Crossroads scenario and that was a German Advance and Exit for points scenario..Its a cool scenario,but I dont know if u can win as the Germans in this one..But then again that would deem it historically accurate.If u play it make sure u use Fog Of War..I played it without and it spoils it somewhat.

The M4a3E8 is a Good Sherman.I also love the M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer.

When on the Prowl, I'll take the Panther anyday.

Have him play Singling as the Americans...lol..What a saw Ass he will have...LOL

It should be made more Allied friendly..I remember when I was making scenarios for Steel Panthers I for Novastar and they said, "make sure the Computer plays to a draw"..Is there a way to make the computer play both sides here,,that would be very valuable for making fair scenarios..

Its a Panzershreck,and no I'm not happy to see you..

Soldiers dont start wars ,Politicians do.. Oh, and I like to blow things up too..

Just finished as the Germans and got hammered..I got most of my armor to the final flag but I couldnt get the points..There are so many Americans there.And by the time the German infantry reaches the final flag there isnt much left of em..I guess the scenario played out accuratelym,but I really felt I was dominating the whole time.I dont think u could win as the Germans..especially against a Human opponent,,all The Americans have to do is defend the Final flag..The first Flag is worthless...But it was fun.

Historically it was a draw..I played as the Germans and the Americans surrendered..It is a very difficult sceanrio as the Americans..Probably because there is not enough cover for the Shermans..I believe there were more woods in the real battle.

Help..It still doesnt work !!,,,The file is cm105_sit.exe,right? ...and I have cm103.exe...I remove that file and Shift/drag the new one into the cmbo folder and it says it is not a windows application..I cant run the game or open the new file..What am I doing wrong ,the 1.03 patch worked without a hitch..also the 1.03 has the tank icon,,the new one has the DOS look...And is much smaller in size...