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    The WORST war movie.

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

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    The funnuy thing is most war movies suck bar the odd one. IE the winter war

    Its probably what make me enjoy documentaries more.

    Im so pissed off at these film companies who spend millions making for eg SPR and it sucks.

    The same for U F$%^KIN 57.

    I mean what a crock.

    Have u seen so many depth charges in ya life, blowing up a few metres away form a sub. Ohh whats that the sub seems to be ok!!.

    U would think one director today would have the ability to make a good , accurate war movie with these huge budgets.

    Enemy at the gates has had 100+ million spent on it, the most expensive for a European movie. Hmm that will be interesting.

    Stalingrad was a nasty war.

    If that movie isnt an NC17 STATES - R18 NZ i dont want to see it.

    SPR was R18 because it depicted realistic war scenes.

    If Enemy at the gates is a kiddies movie im gonna be pissed off. I have heard theres a love story going on in it to hmm.

    Pearl Harbour is apparently a love story as well, about a WOMAN torn between two men.

    What a crock! Part II!!!!!!

    There wont be much fighting in that, i mean how long did the attack go on for,( how much fuel did jap planes have 20 minutes or so to fight with) cause thats about how long the attack scene will last and thats it.

    The rest will prob be sucky sucky kiss kiss.

    The future of war movies looks grim.

    More movie stroy emphasis is now on fighting one another over woman, than the actual enemy.

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    Gamey Recon Technique?

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    I agree with PeterNZ.

    Im generally am quite used to this going down in PBM with certain individuals, so i prefer to flame them in game so to speak than on the board.

    There recons die so fast they dont know what hit em.

    Reconing to me is ok like that if a person has artillery support and gun, tanks support watching over em.

    As long as they go straight back fine.

    If they try to take on the whole army ( ie coming up the lelft siide then heading into the middle of the rear area with no one to support/cove rthem )they are lame, so dont play with them again.

    As unrealistic as this recon tactic is the game itself has some unrealistic flaws.

    U cant expect too much here though.

    The thing is people are using what they can to achive what they want. Lives arnt an issue as it is in real life.

    So as a defender to recons make more AT guns present.!!!!!

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    Troop quality. Stupid question?

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    I sent an e-mail directly to BTS ( 1 month ago) asking them to change this etc but i got no reply.

    I wanted the option to choose whatever kind of experience level i wanted.

    Its not that hard to patch.

    The thing is if someone wants to make heaps of cheap troops that will die rather quickly; whilist having elite snipers etc cover them go for it. I'd still have vets mostly, its up to the individual to choose what he wants.

    Also comes down to tactical use of them, so what if u have elite guys, u will get less for your money and they can die just as quick.

    And i agree with the idea too that its unrealistic having certain nationalities fighting with one another. But hey its a tactical option.

    Personally i was thinking as well maybe a new option added where (IF U WANTED) if u choose German SS units thats all u can get; SS units. Not army units or faljager etc.

    American and not Polish rah rah

    There is a lot of mixing.

    Maybe there should be a limit to the mixing.

    Maybe Fionns 76 rule should have included fionns 2 nationalalities types rule.

    No more trhan 2 mixed nationalities. hehe

    Well that my two cents worth

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    PBEM NZ'ers challenge

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Hey Lucky when the patch comes out make ya self free one night, im gonna connect to u and kick ya ass!!!!!!! smile.gif

    If u are a newbie and have any questions dont hesitate to ask any of us.

    I have some good PBM examples i can send u to if u want to see good positions etc.

    Id be real keen to link up to u and anyone else in NZ. Im in Hammy so one night lets get it on.

    Any other kiwi's out there still hiding?

    Me mate Tripps has the game as well hell be keen to play u all some time, hes just getting into it, but hes a know all about WWII so he pretty good in that department.

    The beta patch of TCP/IPX is out soon im gonna link with that to help test for bugs.

    So if any ones uses the beta feel free to link with me.

    Also a freebie to those who used to play it Tanarus is free from October 15 i think.

    Its a funny tank game, just thought some of u who may have payed to play it might want a quck bash for free. smile.gif

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    PBEM NZ'ers challenge

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Hi Kiwi, u beat me ages ago, so we are up for a rematch and i think u are going to lose this time!!!!!! hehe

    from 3 pbms im currently 1-1-1

    well see how we go when u send me ya game on Sunday.

    Also if u live in Auckland we will have to get a TCP/IPX net game going one night when it comes out.

    Im in Hamilton so on a weekend it will be a $5 toll for the whole weekend pretty cheap.

    Any one else in NZ we can link with?

    I know Peter NZ is in London so its a bit far to do a toll call, maybe i could stay up late one night and fight over the net.

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    New Zealanders in WW2: maps/scenarios?

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    I'd like to have a look to compare it to mine see which is better.

    I think my map will be better! smile.gif

    Wait till u see it!!!

    i got it from a 3d image of Cassino hand drawn in me Grandpops NZ WWII book.

    Me map is 90% accurate to that of the cassino battle map!!

    Even the right roads, rivers etc are there.

    Has taken me along time dam it.

    Also i have all the NZ forces of battle and german, not to mention other allied groups as well. I have NZ cpts names etc down to what the exact weather was like that day.

    The prob is its really 4 battles rolled into one.

    Dam hard figuring out how to play it.

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    The Best War Movie

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Go here if any of u are looking for rare WWII videos. http://www.sonic.net/~bstone/blitzbooks/reich.html

    On the topic of war vides/dvds etc.I

    have got Greatest Battles DVD 3 Pack.

    Its ok for a documentary, an American perspective, to me propaganda showing why they fight.

    From the "WHY WE FIGHT SERIES"

    Id rate it a 6 outta ten for value.

    I hate propaganda crap, theres alot of non war stuff on thee as well.

    As for movies well SPR on DVD has got awesome sounds, the movie was ok 8/10.

    DAS BOOT extended on DVD 9/10 its pretty good.

    I enjoyed Kellys Heroes more for humour but 9/10 all the same.

    The thin red line was ok as well, but it went a little too psychological 7/10.

    Im after the Finnish war vid which im waiting for, and im ordering A rare SS video hopefully they will be sweet. They will be 10/10 i hope.

    I prefer real war footage movies at present as the movies tend to suck.

    Im still waiting for that perfect war movie like most of us.

    Fingers crossed "enemy at the gates" might be half decent.

    anyone have any more "new: info on it?

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    New Zealanders in WW2: maps/scenarios?

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    I have a book my Grandfather left for me.

    Its all the specific details of 26th Battalion, 2 NZEF. He fought in Italy after Cassino, as replacements for the kiwis that died. This book has it all from leaving NZ to the last battles in italy in real good detail.

    If u want details of Cassino from the NZ perpective ill write up a large mail and send it to u if u want to use it to make a game. Ill help u beta it etc. We just need some German info now.

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    RARE WWII SS VIDEOS! Anybody got these?

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Since these are expensive to buy i was wondering if anyone owns or has seen these.

    If so whats the quality like, is it vaule for monnies?

    WAFFEN-SS PANZERS IN ACTION! The following videos are produced by an SS veterans' organization, and a portion of the sale proceeds will go to benefit these combat heroes, who are denied any veterans' benefits by the Federal Republic of Germany. Each video is over two hours in length and contains a great deal of rare combat footage, much of it never before seen. Quality, we are told from a reliable source, varies from very good to fair, but these tapes are nevertheless highly recommended due to the exceptional rarity of the footage. Sold in Germany for DM 110 ($73), Each Video $ 50 US NOTE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the supply of these videos has become uncertain. We recommend ordering these by credit card so as not to tie up your finances, as we charge your card only when the merchandise is actually shipped to you.

    VHS­027-A. SS­Panzer­Division "Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler."

    VHS­027-B. SS­Panzer­Division "Das Reich."

    VHS­027-C. SS­Panzer­Division "Totenkopf."

    VHS­027-D. SS­Panzer­Division "Wiking."

    VHS­027-E. SS­Panzer­Division "Hitlerjugend."

    VHS­027-X. SPECIAL, all five videos listed above $ 225 US

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