russellmz
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umm...im confused...how do you see the winter sherms in the game? i selected snow in QB and get the plain ones
there is a text file that sez:
"NOTE: To load Winter Shermans, select the "Winter Snowy" Extra using the OPTIONS button."
options button? what extra? where is this?
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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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i like stugs and panzer ivs...'course they look the best of all my tanks cause of the mods(thanks tiger)
priest is highly vulnerable. but it is still fun cause u got a big gun and lots of ammo.
on occassion i buy vanilla sherms (but they almost always get whacked)
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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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cool, i cant believe someone finally did a gallery that didn't have a black cross on it
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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.
[This message has been edited by russellmz (edited 02-22-2001).]
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...opened a rift in the space time continuom
moving this thread to a new FAQ home at
http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/016594.html!
and then jd...
[This message has been edited by russellmz (edited 02-22-2001).]
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<big>How to Use the Forum</big>
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.
<big>Board Culture, Usage, and Vocabulary</big>
How do I use the UBB Board?
How to make smillies, urls and images, bold, etc.
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!" responses 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.
<big>TCP/IP and PBEM</big>
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).
<big>Gameplay</big>
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?
If the tank had movement orders or was completing a previous movement, the units on board cannot get off until it halts.
<big>Reality</big>
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.
<big>Graphics</big>
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.
<big>Mods & Sounds</big>
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!
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...
<big>Scenario Editing and Work-arounds</big>
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 thescenario starts?
Before you exit the editor, move the camera to the view what you want the Allied player to see when the game starts. For the Axis player, press "\", no quotes (not the turn 180 degrees key, other slash), then set the camera view.
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.
<big>Misc</big>
<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 03-09-2001).]
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yay! nice updates deanco...thanks for hosting my maze scenario...i love seeing my name in the news and scenario sections!
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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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odd, i saw it when i pasted the url in my location bar but it wont show 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 02-21-2001).]
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my opinion is that if the game had lasted just one more turn the ad hoc force would have been blasted to dust, it is a gamey tactic designed to rob the defending side.
(after a hard fight you may only have a few squads to hold the flag, and not enough to do a forward defense to annhilate the enemy's last zook, shreck, empty mortar, and the "1 man left of 9" squads)
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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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actually i almost never felt a need to look at thumbnails
usually if i need to find one, i go to the mod the bmp is in, unzip and find the numbers there. i just did it tonight cause i was fooling with my movie image thumbnails...------------------
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 Panzer Leader:
I am waiting impatiently for a soon-to-be-released game which is called "Combat!"
Basically it is one on one, tank against tank in a glowing maze.
It could be considered tactical...
don't forget the air component: got some fine balance there, three small fighters are more manueverable than the big one but can't tanke as many hits...the tank ai is patient, waiting for you to make a false move, willing to sit there and wait you 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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hey, i just discovered this neat feature in windows 98:
right click your BMPdirectory.
choose Properties.
at the bottom, select Enable thumbnail view.
now when you are in the BMP directory you can rightclick and choose View > Thumbnails to see a thumbnail preview of all the bmp files. (give it a minute or two to do so if your comp is slow)
this might be useful for finding 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
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actually i think yahoo now uses google when it doesn't have an entry for it in one of their categories.
the problem is it looks for text, so it is hard to find pictures of stuff.
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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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use google guys...best search engine ever!
http://www.minervatech.u-net.com/geog01.htm
i typed in "worlds deepest lake" and got the above link as the first choice
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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 Michael Dorosh:
Newbies, oldbies, idiots and fools feel free to ask your questions about CM here.
wait a second...you can be either a newbie or oldie, BUT you can only be an idiot or a fool!
he's insulting us!
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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://combathq.thegamers.net/mods/grass.asp
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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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i think charles said equivalent to 200,000. but since they don't pay retailers to stock store shelves that translate to less...
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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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you can't see it but he was immobilized too.
i think he got 10 more infantry before he was knocked 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
[This message has been edited by russellmz (edited 02-19-2001).]
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i actualy saw that dilbert comic a few days ago.
nice work. pleasent surfing experience until...
ya misspelled my name
russe<big><big>ll</big></big>mz
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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 02-19-2001).]
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Originally posted by Shadow 1st Hussars:
What was it in the Gulf war? 90% of all casualties were from friendly fire?
im pretty sure that is WAY too high. it was a high percentage but only because of the tiny number of casualties overall. if it had been a real slughter fest, the real story would have the same small number of friendly casualties pointed to as one of the major highlights of the war(small percentage friendly firer incidents)
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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
It Comes at Last!
in Combat Mission Archive #3 (2001)
Posted
congrats!
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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