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    **** ROW V (Part 2) ****

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Good to see that all are having fun, of sorts. Some less than others...

    Sincerely,

    Charl Theron

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    "The release of atom power has changed everything except our way of thinking...the solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known, I should have become a watchmaker."

    - Albert Einstein

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    God, the Borg and the art of relative spotting.

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Originally posted by Battlefront.com:

    For those who don't know... pixies are on the right. They work for free powered by magical pixie dust. On the left are people that (gasp!) expect to get paid, sleep occasionally, and are largely powered by various things like beer, scons, BBQ, beer, and coffee (in at least one case). The guys on the left aren't nearly as magical, but then again they don't have to worry as much about the bug zappers in people's back yards :D Steve

    WINE!
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    PBEM in CMx2

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Originally posted by Juardis:

    My sentiments exactly.

    And what, I can't give no more vino away via PBEM tourney's, sheez ... this has serious repurcussions for Charles' jar fluid! :eek:

    Sincerely,

    Charl Theron

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    “I am simultaneously embarrassed and proud to state for the record that only two bottles of your fine South African wines remain in my wine rack. The rest gave their lives honorably in the service of the construction of CMAK over the past several months.” -- Charles Moylan, CM programmer, 28 Nov03

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    Grog and the Car Designer - A Parable

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Originally posted by Battlefront.com:

    Just as a fry cook probably knows how to cook a Hell of a burger and fries, but if put in charge of the restaurant would run it into the ground in a week...

    Steve

    Speaking of which... well, you know my question now...

    Charl

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    ROW V

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Originally posted by Treeburst155:

    ...and $20 US will be sent to the highest scoring of the three winners so he can get some cheese to go with his wine...

    Winecape,

    After I win this tourney I would like my white wines to come from grapes blessed with Noble Rot, even the dryer whites. The complexity added by Botrytis Cinerea I really enjoy. smile.gif I'm getting a little culture, you see.

    Kingfish,

    There will be conflict of interest when Treeburst receives his own $20.00, not?

    Botrytis it will be; I see that CMBB scenario of mine has rotted away on your hard drive after such strenous abuses...

    Sincerely,

    Charl

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    Murphy's 5th Law of Combat: Never share a foxhole with anyone braver then you are.

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    ROW V

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Originally posted by Richie:

    There are 3 winners, and they will all get wine, but someone will get the best score!

    As usual, I'll reserve the best wine for the best scorer ... :D

    Charl

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    ROW V

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Originally posted by Treeburst155:

    Mr. Kingfish,

    For the good of the tournament, I think I should be sectioned with Walpurgis Nacht. I had a list of reasons why this would be beneficial to the tourney; but, I lost it. So, just take my word for it and put me in Walpurgis Nacht's section. Please. Thank you.

    Note: This is not a request for special treatment. I realize you can't do this type of thing for everyone. So, consider it a request for special MIS-treatment, something nobody else wants. :D

    Fishy,

    Can't deny the last wish of a man on death row ...

    Sincerely,

    Charl

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    ROW V

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Originally posted by CombinedArms:

    Meanwhile, Woo Hoo. My fifth straight ROW tourney. We should form a club of the five time players (how many of us are there?)

    I'm toying with the idea that those players that played all 5 RoW tourneys should be rewarded somehow ... ;)

    Sincerely,

    Charl Theron

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    ROW V

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Originally posted by WineCape:

    'fish,

    Can you pull your strings/lines and update the RoW webpage at Boots and Tracks to include the RoW IV winners?

    The line has been cast, O' lord of the grapes. Lets see if wwb bites.
    It seems the bait went amiss with the sinker. Better cast with a fly instead? As if you have not enough fishing time already...

    Charl

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    [ January 21, 2005, 06:28 AM: Message edited by: WineCape ]

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    ROW V

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Originally posted by Treeburst155:

    I, Treeburst155, hereby pledge $20 US to the winner of ROW V. This makes me a sponsor. :D I always wanted to be a sponsor...and a player.

    In fact, according to KingFish, this makes you not just a player, but a "very important" player!

    Much obliged Mike!

    Sincerely,

    Charl Theron

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    Tarkus: How is your UI for CMAK coming along?

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Has it been released yet? You mentioned Xmas 2004? RL not permitting?

    Love your CMBB interface and the attention to detail.

    Sincerely,

    Charl Theron

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    ROW V

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Kingfish,

    Apologies for late reply, away on short holiday at yacht club on the south coast here. But in answer to your email question earlier send to me:

    Yes. smile.gif

    Sincerely,

    Charl Theron

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    "An army is a team. It lives, eats, sleeps, fights as a team. This individuality stuff is a bunch of bull****."

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    Toast: great Xmas BFC! 4+ years of quality gaming.

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    What more to say: their work is a labour of love, patience and true grit. Keep up the "WoW!" factor.

    Thanks to the Pengers for entertaining us at their own expense too...

    Cheers to

    - Charles

    - Steve

    - Dan

    - Matt

    - Martin

    - Ted & Rune & Jeff & Berli

    - Paul & Mike & Spanish dude & Gordon & Marco & Dean etc.

    Mmmm, that's the end of me Ardbeg ... :eek:

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    [ December 24, 2004, 01:03 AM: Message edited by: WineCape ]

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    Off topic: My Xmas USA wish - Sony DVD Recorder

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Originally posted by Moraine Sedai:

    GAH! Just got off the phone with a local electronic repair/service place.

    He's not certain how to switch it to the Region coding you're after, but thinks there's some adaptor that will do the trick.

    He's asked that I call him this afternoon to give him time to do some research and see if he can find something out.grrr!

    If it can only be purchased from the UK, no problem, I have a buddy there that can forward it for me. I'll await word on this adapter thingy majingy. Seems interesting.

    NB:

    Regarding the word "multi-region" in UK website referenced above: Mmmm... does it mean it plays ALL ZONES, or just 2 or 3 different ones?

    Found here at this UK site.

    "Multi region upgrades are performed on demand; We modify the product, at your request, from it's original region coding to bypass region code management. The upgrade will be compatible with most DVD titles currently sold (discs form Region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. including discs which are classed as Region Code Enhanced (RCE) ). New release of software in the future may be incompatible; in which case a subsequent upgrade may be required. There will be an additional charge for this. This does not affect any other statutory rights you may have."

    But close to $1,100 not much of a saving compared to the SA versions ($1,200 the cheapest here), nor beating the USA online websites going below $799. If a UK retailer can change the unit to multi-zone, surely some USA retailer can do the same? Eternal hope springs to the fore.

    Will check here again in 14 hours time. Have to officiate a pro football match first, then some clear-headed sleep. Back soon and again, much appreciated so far for the calls!

    [ November 22, 2004, 09:49 AM: Message edited by: WineCape ]

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    You Will Not Be Able To Stay Home, Brother. The Peng Challenge Will Not Be Televised

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    Originally posted by Moraine Sedai:

    First...you're welcome. smile.gif

    Second...I don't think it will be possible to purchase one for Zone 0 in the US, though I, too, am still looking.

    I've checked on Sony's website and called them, but they say any they make in the US *will* definitely be zoned for the US only.

    I am searching, at the moment, for an electronic store that may be able to change this restriction after purchase; but I don't know if you want that done here or if you want to try and find someone there who can make this change (if it *can* be made) once you receive it.

    Edited to add: I've also checked with Circuit City and Best Buy and neither store even carries the unit. *sigh*

    Obviously, if you can buy the Zone 0 unit I'll be thrilled. If not, I prefer a reputable electronics shop in the USA (SA workmanship regarding this I don't trust, akin to car hack shops here!) to change it to a Zone 0, if that's possible.

    SONY SA let slip here it can be changed from a Zone 1 (USA) to any other zone, so it seems possible. More they won't say, only that they will not do it here for you.

    Say a tourist in New York wants to buy the Sony DVD recorder there and carry it back to South Africa, surely the retailer in NY will make certain that the specific unit is able to play SA and/or other region DVD's outside the USA?

    The RDR-HX900 is a relatively new unit, so I suppose only the big Sony retailers in the big cities will carry it first.

    Many thanks for the effort so far

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