russellmz
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so are there other questions asked about cm 2 three or four times already?
and any errors below?
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When will it be available?
Late fall is the tentative release date.
What theater will it cover?
The Eastern Front. (The Russian Front for those of you living east of the Eastern Front...)
Will it have a new graphical engine?
No, the next generation engine (CM II) will probably not be avaliable before CM 4. But it will be bigger and badder.
What will be the title?
No official title yet, but the forum members DID provide a few suggestions...
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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reprinted from myself
<big>How to Increase Map to the South and West in CMBO Scenario Editor</big>
On the width and height buttons, hold SHIFT and click the height and width buttons to increase/decrease map to the south and west.
stuff that would be nice:
o be able to adjust terrain height, while previewing it
o edit unit status, name, ammo, etc in preview mode
o allow units to be set as destroyed or immobilized before a battle(i get the same effect by putting a vehicle down first, then setting a rubble tile over it...)
o allow squads to have wounded men before a battle
o allow user to set damage to buildings
o have a grid reference you could turn on/off so you can find the dang spot again after previewing...
new ideas:
o drag select units in preview mode and edit them
other suggestions from below/other posts that i like:
o join two maps
o copy, paste, cut map portions
o copy, paste units
o when shifting the map to the south and west, keep units on the same terrain, not same tiles(i mean when i increase to the west, the map is pushed 5 tiles over, but my units remain where they are)
o save map separate from scenario
o save a quick battle as a map
o have a nice thick red line around the map border so you can tell if you have any more map to edit beyond that square you can see
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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at least you didnt mention the bodycount.
i like the phrasing too: confirmed reports of AT assets...
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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they were a quick way to add armor to tanks(but dont add to the armor rating in the game calculation, just for show in cm)
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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battles based on poular movies...i am testing a dr strangelove one and would love to see ones based on "patton" battles. i was thinking about starting one with the part where the shermans run out of gas and "there's a kraut column up ahead"
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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Originally posted by Tiger:
No doubt. I myself hope it succeeds but have some doubts. Like any persistant online game there'll be too many "kOoL dOoDz" who's only joy will be in how much they can ruin the game for others using loopholes in the code (i.e. exploiting bugs). Not trying to be negative but that's my experience with persistent online games. I just hope the WWII Online guys don't mind CMBO'ers spamming their online game with Combat Mission endorsements
John
u should be careful giving me...er...everyone here ideas...
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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Originally posted by Pvt.Tom:
I hit a deer with my car once, what does that make me?
knowing your car is heavy and more survivable than a deer, you allowed the mass of your force(the car) hit the main mass of the enemy force(the deer), despite the damage inflicted upon your main force(the car). In exchange for a few tasty(gamey?) meals(deer), you traded a few thousand dollars worth of damamge to your primary force(car). Since venison is worth much much less than that, but you walked away with your force able to move another day, you are attritionist.
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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Originally posted by M Hofbauer:
sorry, the links are ok (if you keep trying top reload you might get lucky, sometimes it works), it's just that geocities is f***ed up once again (I tried a workaround with stormpages but they wouldn't accept deep links).
aka_tom, I know, but ... whenever the pics work, please take a look at pic 4, I think the Greyhound is quite a _bit_ behind the house.
[This message has been edited by M Hofbauer (edited 03-12-2001).]
yeah geocities isn't reliable for posting pics anymore. i tried http://www.photopoint.com and it's pretty decent, although navigation is a bit difficult at first.
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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doh! hate posting wrong info, specially since i put it in the faq...
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/015461.html
as long as the vehicle has movement orders, aint no one moving out...
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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Originally posted by barrold713:
Howdy Fellow CM addicts
On Tuesday March 13, I am going to have surgery to repair a herniated disc in my back. I was thinking I was going to have a longer wait but after the surgeon saw how poorly I was able to walk, he found a spot for me in his booked schedule and fit me in.
This is my first surgery and the first time I have had to be hospitalized so I am a little concerned at facing the unknown.
Additionally, after the surgery, I am looking at about a month where I may not be able to play CM!!!
Why do you ask? Well the fortress of solitude known at my house as "Man Town" where my Destination Big Screen computer is located, is in the basement, and I am not supposed to use the stairs more than once or twice a day. Not having bathroom facilities downstairs, my ability to get to the computer is going to be severely limited.
So beyond a general request for some positive waves to be directed my way on Tuesday, how should I best cope with the CM withdrawl?
I will look forward to being able to catch up with the board ASAP (barring some unforseen horrible complication..God forbid)
and I wish my best regards to BTS and all of the other people here who make this game such an addicting blast to play.
BDH
some good books and movies(light hearted happy stuff hopefully not involving slapstick & surgery)
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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Originally posted by Germanboy:
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE READING ON!!!!!
The only post truly worth reading is the first one. All the other posts are a public service mostly provided by people from the Peng Thread to keep the first post afloat. If you have any moral/legal/tastal/mammal or any other issues with the Peng Thread and its occupants, please refrain from reading on, since even JD Morse will not be able to get damages for you in that case. We will write a harmless story and promise to try very hard to behave and self-police this. Honest.
If you read on, you have been warned, don't come a-crying later.
continued from former holy remains of FAQ the Second
quoted from Phillies Phan
...and more importantly, "why have I been called a "newbie" for 8 months now?" That was a question for another time. Mace put on his sequin jump suit and his magic belt. With his holster and a positive outlook on life, he...
[This message has been edited by russellmz (edited 03-09-2001).]
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<font color="AA0000"><big>Frequently Asked Questions (now with answers!)</big></font>
First off, Probably the Number One Most Frequently Asked Question"On a Mac press Command + Shift + 3. A file will appear on your hard disk called Picture 1. Subsequent screenshots take subsequent numbers.
On a PC press Print Screen. This saves the screen to the clipboard. Then open Paint and use Ctrl + v to paste to a new document."
Now then,
Look at the FAQs! Also a very good search function is available above. It is sometimes quicker at answering your questions then waiting for a reply.
Your best bet is CAR_12's excellent FAQ at his webpage(look for a FAQ link there)
wargamer.com's FAQ, based on posts by Steve and Charles
Big Time Software's CM FAQ(way out of date):
Mina's Combat Mission Site
Combat-Mission.com FAQ's and also useful is the Terms page.
<font color="BB0000"><big>Board Culture, Usage, and Vocabulary</big></font>
How do I use the UBB Board?
<A HREF="http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/faq.html" TARGET=_blank>How to:
make smillies
provide urls
post images
bold text
and etc.</A>
How do I look at the UBB with no frames?
How do I become a member?
You need to post 30 messages.
How many posts do I have?
Look at one of your messages. There is an icon of a face with a question mark. Hit that button to get your current number of posts.
What's with all the Peng threads?
After a certain while a Peng thread (aka the Cesspool) gets so big that the UBB crashes(bad). Hence, new Peng threads.
Who moderates/represents the BTS BBS/company?
Big Time Software(Steve or Charles), Madmatt, and KwazyDog.
Where can I test my signature?
Try the General Forum. There is usually a "Test" post. Just reply to it to test your signature and avoid starting a new thread. If you do need to test, just mention that there's no topic(n/t) so people don't have to click on it.
What's with all the "Hi Mom!" posts in certain threads?
The moderators lock down threads that threaten to spiral out of control into flamefests. Posters who think this is going to happen sardonically post "Hi Mom!" since you want to say hi to mom before the thread's locked.
What's with all the gerbil and hamster talk?
Most probably from the SS are overpriced hamsters! thread. Now it's part of the board vernacular.
What's an UberTank?
The biggest and baddest tanks in the game. Mostly German, they are the heaviest tanks in the game, and are almost impervious to smaller enemy tanks. A few examples are the Tiger, Panther, Jumbo, and Pershing. There are others as well.
What's a mod slut?
Someone who always searches for, downloads, and uses new mods for the game.
<font color="BB0000"><big>TCP/IP and PBEM</big></font>
Where's the TCP/IP patch?
<a href="http://www.battlefront.com/downloads/index.html">Da' Patch<a/>. Scroll down till you see Combat Mission in Patches.
How do I find an opponent?
There is an opponents forum at battlefront:
CM Opponent Finder. Also try the Tournament House Gaming League and Combat Mission HQ chat rooms.
How do I tell my IP address?
1) Use this URL: http://www.babygrrl.com/ip.shtml
2A) choose RUN from the Start menu and type "WINIPCFG". Then click one of the connection devices, and it will reveal your IP.
2B) If you are using Mac, look at the TCP/IP setting in the Control Panel.
3) Host a TCP/IP game, then your IP address is shown automatically.[last two from GriffinCheng+]
How do I switch from TCP/IP to PBEM?
What are Fionn's Short 75 / Panther-76 Rules?
Fionn's Rules can be found here. They were rules set up to prevent every engagement from being an uber tank battle(ex. all King Tigers vs. all Super Pershings).
<font color="BB0000"><big>Gameplay</big></font>
How do I order infantry mounted on a vehicle to a fixed spot and disgorge the troops?
Order the troops to move to the spot you want, and add some pauses so that it covers the time of the trip, plus command delay.
Why did my embarked unit not get off that tank?
"When you dismount, always dismount right next to the vehicle, somewhere close.
If your dismount point is a good distance away from the mounted vehicle, the passengers will stay mounted, even with vehicles paused. They are waiting for the vehicle to approach close to the dismount point.
So try it out. Pause the vehicle, plot it to move, and at the same time, plot the passenger to dismount right next to the vehicle. Then plot the passenger to move away. Turn vehicles off if the "embark" keeps happening when you try to dismount close.
After following the above, I've ceased having dismount problems. See if it works for you." -kump.
<font color="BB0000"><big>Reality</big></font>
My King Tiger/Super Pershing/Uber tank missed fifteen times and got killed by a Stuart/Lynx/wuss tank! How did that happen?
Sometimes bad luck happens, even in war. The little units may be computers but they act like men, so there will be screw-ups, chokes, and bad karma. On the technical side tanks have weak spots, poor armor quality, or even design flaws. Plus, the Allied tanks have and now use tungsten rounds in the new 1.1 patch, a major tank killer.
How come my tank fired at a nearby target and died when nothing hit it?
If the target was too close the main gun's blast knocked out the tank. You can check if this is so by clicking on the unit, pressing ENTER, and clicking "kills". The tank should list itself as a kill.
How did a machine gun take out my tank?
Depends on how close the machine gun was and it's ability to penetrate armor. Angle and armor quality also factors in. For example, a Hetzer's side armor cannot withstand a .50 caliber machinegun at medium to close range.
The .50 caliber was designed to take out light armor. Here is an example of the MG42 and .50 caliber's penetrating power:
Do machine guns on vehicles jam or get damaged?
No, but they get knocked out if the main gun gets damaged.
Do machine guns jam or get damaged at all?
Yes, a machine gun can indeed JAM. What's cool is that the gun crew can unJAM it given enough experience and time. Machine guns can also be immobilized.
Why can't my light/heavy machine gun run?
They have to carry the machine gun(heavy), spare gun barrels(a bit of weight), and ammo(really, really heavy). See the links so kindly provided by Lindan: spur of the moment complaining and David Aitken: Light MG 42's speed
Why do the firepower stats not add up for some German squads?
Most likely the squads have a light maching gun, the MG42, which requires two men to man. One soldier with a rifle will drop his rifle and help with the more deadly LMG.
Does anyone know where one can get good topological maps of European battlefields?
Of course, there is also Topozone.
Do vehicles provide cover for infantry?
Only if they are knocked out and burning because the smoke blocks line of sight(LOS). The calculations are too complex for CM to do it while the vehicles are on the move.
Why can't I have a roster of all my troops?
Why can't my artillery spotter hide and fire at the same time?
It can. It will have reduced accuracy and longer response time.
Why does the artillery clock countdown at 2 sec for every second in real time?
That will happen if the oberver doesn't have a clear LOS. it will only move at 1 sec/1 sec if there is a clear LOS to the target. Unit experience also is a factor I believe.
How much does it take to destroy a bridge?
Generally wooden bridges blow up in a few turns. Stone bridges are tougher. The large heavy stone bridge needs 14 inch guns or 300mm rockets to destroy in any decent amount of time.
<font color="BB0000"><big>Graphics</big></font>
Possibly the most asked question.
"On a Mac press Command + Shift + 3. A file will appear on your hard disk called Picture 1. Subsequent screenshots take subsequent numbers.
On a PC press Print Screen. This saves the screen to the clipboard. Then open Paint and use Ctrl + v to paste to a new document."
Why are there only three men max shown per squad?
It takes too much computing power to show all 8-12 men. A lot of polygons go into those little men so tripling the number will tax almost any CPU/videocard.
Why isn't a bloody corpse shown for every casualty?
Again, too much computing power is required. Not only that but BTS felt that too much gore will detract from the game.
Can we have sandbags in the foxhole graphics?
Sorry no, the big, dark crater is the same picture as the foxhole picture.
Sorry, in CMBO it is a flat .bmp, not a 3D object. However you could place several roadblocks on top to simulate a pile of rubble, since they use the same bmp file.
<font color="BB0000"><big>Mods & Sounds</big></font>
Where can I get some cool mods?
There are numerous places. Try this post, for beginner tips. The major mod palace is CMHQ. This is where most mods start off or wind up. Another place I go to is CM Outpost. Be sure to read this great article on CM mods, written by one of this board's very own members!
Where can I find the desert mod?
The Desert Fox Desert Rats mod is at http://www.dfdr.net/
How do I change .bmp & .wav files to use on a Mac?
"The Mac Combat Mission Mod Manager (MCMMM - MCM3 for short) and the MacMod Manager are both at CMHQ under third party dl's iirc." -jd
How do I change that background grass that stretches to infinity?
Where can I find a list of all the .bmp files?
Right here.
Why does the .wav file I added crackle and squeal in CM?
The .wav file should be at Mono 16bit 44100 samples.
How do I change that really loud exit sound?
Change file 00000171.wav and either use a computer sound recorder program to reduce the noise level or copy in a different sound like the sniper sound 00000410.wav or the end of battle sound 00000129.wav.
Where can I find a sound map of the .wav files?
The above link goes to a thread where I posted a general sound map. Scroll Down till you see a listing...
<font color="BB0000"><big>Combat Mission 2</big></font>
(thanks to GriffinCheng+ for a large chunk of below)
When will it be available?
Late fall is the tentative release date.
What theater will it cover?
The Eastern Front. (The Russian Front for those of you living east of the Eastern Front...)
Will it have a new graphical engine?
No, the next generation engine (CM II) will probably not be avaliable before CM 4. But it will be bigger and badder.
"BTS hasn't said anything yet concerning what CM2 will include." -JoePrivate
What new units will be added?
TBD.
What units will not be added?
TBD, but mounted troops and "Russin Tank Rush" are out of the question.
Will it be available in stores?
No.
Will there be better city fighting rules?
There was a hint back then that the engine will be modified to recreate city fightings like in Stalingard. No definite word is out yet.
Will CM2 feature captured vechicles?
TBD.
Will there be TO&E added for "Axis Minor"
Yes.
Will there be partisan activities scenarios?
As of yet, no.
Will there be unarmed human wave attack?
TBD.
What will be the title?
No official title yet, but the forum members DID provide a few suggestions...
<font color="BB0000"><big>Scenario Editing and Work-arounds</big></font>
How do I increase a scenario map to the South and West in the scenario editor?
On the width and height buttons, hold SHIFT and click the height and width buttons to increase/decrease map to the south and west.
How do I:
o generate a random map?
There's an "Auto Generate" random map button at the top of the editor.
o turn off the numbers indicating height in terrain mode?
There's a "Don't Show Height" button at the top left of the editor.
o add bocages, walls, hedges, etc.?
There're more tiles than can be show in one screen. Hit the button with the down arrow above the tiles.
o edit a unit?
In the unit listing double-click the unit you wish to edit, or click the edit button at the bottom of the screen.
o liiiive without yooooou?
I waaant to knooow...
How do I set the initial view for each side when the scenario starts?
Before you exit the editor, move the camera to the view that you want the Allied player to see when the game starts. Then for the Axis player, press "\", no quotes (not the turn 180 degrees key, other slash), then set the camera view. Press GO! and then save it.
Sorry, in CMBO it is a flat .bmp, not a 3D object. However you could place several roadblocks on top to simulate a pile of rubble, since they use the same bmp file.
How can I edit a vehicle so it is immobilized?
No actual editor commands for that but I found a work arounds (I hereby claim credit for the rubble immobilization technique now and forever!). First, take the vehicle and padlock it exactly where you want. Go to the terrain editor and place a rubble tile on top. The vehicle can still rotate, but it can't move out.
How can I put a gun in a house?
Same as above, place unit where you want, then put a terrain tile over it.[note: this worked for an earlier version of CM. I haven't ever tried this, so be warned.]
How can I edit a vehicle unit so it is gun damaged?
Edit the unit so it has no ammo.
How can I edit a unit so it has wounded?
Use split squads and make some of them shaken. That's the best idea I heard as of yet.
<font color="BB0000"><big>Misc</big></font>
<A HREF="http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/014130.html" TARGET=_blank>When will my copy get here?
</A>"Answer is that normally it takes about 3-5 days for an order to arrive in the US, about 10-15 elsewhere." -Steve
Also says it takes 2-4 times longer during the holiday season. Not to mention that BTS sometimes runs out of stock due to demand. Overseas can be even longer: for example, three weeks for Finland.
How can I watch all the movies together?
You probably can't. Unless you do PBEM(which saves movie files) you can't save movie files since a saved turn has a different outcome each time. If you do have PBEM files, KMan made a PC utility that works on some computers to play all the files.
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
[This message has been edited by russellmz (edited 03-27-2001).]
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arghhhh...gates strikes again..
one last thing try list view then details...
i don't know why when choosing details you are still in thumbnail view...
sorry bout the trouble
?confused?
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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Originally posted by Old Dog:
Thanks for all the suggestions folks, but no luck so far...
Pud, I mean the tiny thumbnails that show in the directory listing on the right side of Windows Explorer. Not viewing as webpage, and tried resetting all folders to defaults and rebooting, then resetting all folders to my preference (no web-look, Classic Windows but with file details) and rebooting again. Nope...
Papa, I checked for any index or .dbf or .dat files, but none in any of the CM BMP folders. So, nope...
Mark IV, running Windows 98SE.
Russellmz, I blame you entirely
I have unchecked "Enable Thumbnails" on all the folders that have BMPs and rebooted. No luck, so, nope...I do think there has got to be an index file or some data stored somewhere that is doing this (inside an INI file perhaps?), but I haven't found it yet, and I've prowled most of the nooks and crannies on my HD.
The search continues...
- Old Dog
before you do anything else...
do the thing i mentioned above, and de-select Enable Thumbnail View
now in the BMP directory go to "View" and choose Details. this gets rid of the thumbnail view right? you didn't just reboot right away? (that may not be good
)now go to any normal directory WITHOUT THE THUMBNAIL VIEW NOW.
go to "View" > Folder Options
make sure "Remember each folder's view settings" option is selected in the middle white window
and choose "Like Current Folder" at top to make all you folders normal(hopefully)
hth
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if even that doesn't work try this as a LAST LAST LAST LAST LAST LAST resort:
outflank win98
make a directory "russellmz screwed my system" in you COMBAT MISSION folder.
copy your bmp files from BMP there, BUT not the desktop.INI file!
choose "View" > Details, and make sure Enable Thumbnail View is not selected in Properties
copy you bmp files there.
delete your old BMP directory.
rename "russellmz screwed my system" to BMP
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hope that helps
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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Originally posted by Old Dog:
Can some Windows savy person HELP?
I took a suggestion offered here a week or 2 ago to "Enable Thumbnails" in Windows Explorer to see thumbnails of the BMPs. Since I prefer "detail" view, the thumbnails were too small to be of any value, so after having a look, I deselected it - but it won't GO AWAY!
Now, whenever I look into any of my several BMP directories (do it all the time in mod testing), I am waiting while my hard drive loads the 1,600+ useless little multicolor squares.
ACK!! How do I make them GO AWAY? I've deselected "Enable Thumbnails" in Explorer, rebooted several times in the last 2 weeks, and cleaned temp files off my hard drive, but they are still there.
- Old Dog (hopes this won't be a Registry thing)
ack, sorry you didn't like it...i'm pretty sure that was my suggestion...
goto the COMBAT MISSION folder that lists the BMP, WAV, SCENARIO, etc. folders.
right click the BMP directory
select "Properties"
a window pops up, near the bottom it should say "Enable Thumbnail View"
de select it and hit "Apply" then OK. that should stop it.
HTH
oh and like mentioned above, go to "View" of Windows Explorer and select "Details".
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
[This message has been edited by russellmz (edited 03-09-2001).]
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<big>How to Increase Map to the South and West in CMBO Scenario Editor</big>
On the width and height buttons, hold SHIFT and click the height and width buttons to increase/decrease map to the south and west.
stuff that would be nice:
o be able to adjust terrain height, while previewing it
o edit unit status, name, ammo, etc in preview mode
o allow units to be set as destroyed or immobilized before a battle(i get the same effect by putting a vehicle down first, then setting a rubble tile over it...)
o allow squads to have wounded men before a battle
o allow user to set damage to buildings
o have a grid reference you could turn on/off so you can find the dang spot again after previewing...
new ideas:
o drag select units in preview mode and edit them
other suggestions from below/other posts that i like:
o join two maps
o copy, paste, cut map portions
o copy, paste units
o when shifting the map to the south and west, keep units on the same terrain, not same tiles(i mean when i increase to the west, the map is pushed 5 tiles over, but my units remain where they are)
o save map separate from scenario
o save a quick battle as a map
o have a nice thick red line around the map border so you can tell if you have any more map to edit beyond that square you can see
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
[This message has been edited by russellmz (edited 03-14-2001).]
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hey Lmandrake,
i made a dr. strangelove scenario right after watching it.
http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/017051.html
burpelson air base...sine you are probably a big fan of the movie, do you wanna test it? email me at rmz5@cornell.edu
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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Originally posted by Luftwaffe:
GOOD JOB you now have +10 points on your "cyber popularity" meter... now YOUR the ladies man. Tell me how many girls you can pick up playng PBEM games...
a few more than beating them? a few more than spelling you're "YOUR"?
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
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anyone want to test my scenario?
http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/017051.html
BASED ON STILLS FROM THE ASSAULT ON BURPELSON AIR BASE IN DR. STRANGELOVE!
COME TEST IT IF YOU LIKE!
WHY AM I SHOUTING? BECAUSE I AM STILL PISSED THAT I ACCIDENTALLY WROTE OVER IT AND ITS BACKUP COPY AND HAD TO REDO THE WHOLE THING...
has some pics of my scenario(before i accidentally wrote over it after i had finished every last detail, unit adjustment, every platoon leader's NAME FER FECKS SAKE, and then re-did it)
ahem...
so...anyone want to test it?
send me an email or list it here...
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
[This message has been edited by russellmz (edited 03-07-2001).]
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a scenario soon to come:
Burpelson Air Force Base
black & white scheme void where prohibited...
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
[This message has been edited by russellmz (edited 03-06-2001).]
CM 2 faq...what questions are most asked?
in Combat Mission Archive #3 (2001)
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nope, for the low low cost of 0 cents, i will tack this on to the middle of the faq like a cheap russian sniper love plot.
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russellmz,
Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ.
"They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush
"They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show