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Kibitzer's Korner - Gamey SOB Challenge - No Doug No Bil
Holien replied to bobo's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
Hmmmm I have not loaded up the map but I fear for Bil, You see from what I can see I don't think it is great tank country, the off road moves will be limited by the poor terrain (boulders etc..) that and the small map size limits any easy flank moves to take on the sides of the Panthers. His height advantage might be the key if he can obtain plunging fire on the top armour? But if Doug can get the right angles he will control the floor of the valley, from the way I am seeing it at the moment... I think it could be down to infantry and smoke etc... with Zooks... Not sure how many he has? Will have to double check his force composition.... Not sure the Shermans will be able to get down that road now the Panthers are in position? But oif course I could be wrong and very happy to be sat on the side lines eating pop corn... -
I hate artillery, I really do...
Holien replied to GreenAsJade's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
You playing it hth? That looks JonS masterpiece? If you are then those losses are really going to hurt you, that is one hell of a scenario and tough for the German player. -
Axis Battle Report - The Gamey SOB Challenge
Holien replied to Doug Williams's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
You learn something new everyday, I just wish I could keep it remembered.... Useful tip as I rarely use hunt due to troops getting fatigued. -
Schürzen does it work in game?
Holien replied to GhostRider3/3's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
Yep, but like all things you have competing issues and priorities with limited resources, so I guess did not get to top of list to do? -
Axis Battle Report - The Gamey SOB Challenge
Holien replied to Doug Williams's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
If it was me and I had not processed the turn I would be OK with using the updated one. I think the title of the thread is spot on, especially as you are going over map closely outside this game. NP from my POV as it is a game.... I rarely play QB's as the limited gaming time I get is invested into scenarios usually playing double blind, so your level of "research" would be wrong. But for QB's it seems fine IMO. -
ALLIED Battle Report - The Gamey SOB Challenge
Holien replied to Bil Hardenberger's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
Bud I have been rereading this several times and I think your dyslexia kicked in and you are saying you prefer a Tiger? I quite like the Panther but as I do not play QB's I have no idea of the cost difference between Panther and Tiger? -
Axis Battle Report - The Gamey SOB Challenge
Holien replied to Doug Williams's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
You have two weeks to really get to grips with the map and the forces, from your comments I would guess you will be using it wisely? -
Axis Battle Report - The Gamey SOB Challenge
Holien replied to Doug Williams's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
Yep... Be worried, but could not say that in my previous comment, glad you have done some checking as angles very very important for the Panther!!! -
Axis Battle Report - The Gamey SOB Challenge
Holien replied to Doug Williams's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
Yes makes a big difference and the Sherman is not as weak as many people believe. So being hull down higher up will help a lot. -
FYI BBC reporting heavy fighting in Ukraine. @whitehot78 I get your point around we need to be wary of what the media is feeding us, but I also agree that Russia seems to be escalating tension and the underlying media reports are fairly explaining that to the general public.
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ALLIED Battle Report - The Gamey SOB Challenge
Holien replied to Bil Hardenberger's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
I usually make a risk call based upon chances of pesky inf being nearby on this map and knowing the set up zones I would have started with T/C out and spotting. To me at this stage why not have the T/C spotting. It will be interesting to have his view but we will have to wait for that as I will not be letting the cat out of the bag. Also I wondered when you did your threat assessment why Panther was not mentioned by you. Now that cat is out I guess your analysis was based upon what you would have taken? Tiger rather than a Panther? -
This a tough scenario and having that bridge open gives the allied player some more options.
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ALLIED Battle Report - The Gamey SOB Challenge
Holien replied to Bil Hardenberger's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
What a newbie!!! Leaving his T/C buttoned!!! wonder if he just forgot? Too eager to send you a turn? -
Watch the video... I just did and it raises some serious issues in a very amusing and easy to understand way. It also gives some insight to Snowden.
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Excellent work!!
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OK when I win the lottery I now have a project for it....
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I think there is a market for a different style of CM and a kick starter might be worth a try? There are some good examples of various games companies been given the freedom to develop stuff directly for their players. And we know Steve and the team has a good track record of delivering the goods...
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How about a kick starter? There might be enough who would want the SOW game play for WW2?
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Michael Emrys are you there?
Holien replied to Sequoia's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
They seem to have been released from jail at same time? I wonder what their crime was? -
Axis Battle Report - The Gamey SOB Challenge
Holien replied to Doug Williams's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
Video was good for me and really shows this is going to be an infantry fight supported by the tanks. The more I look at it the harder it is going to be for the tanks. Should suit the Panther's if used well. -
ALLIED Battle Report - The Gamey SOB Challenge
Holien replied to Bil Hardenberger's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
Womble while I see the tree's I am not so sure it is a great map for Sherman getting the chance of side shots. I think if you looked carefully enough there will be some good LOS and long range. Not wide open for sure but I do not see this as a great map for tanks. Great map to put the two players to test. Bil thanks for doing this -
Axis Battle Report - The Gamey SOB Challenge
Holien replied to Doug Williams's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
Thanks for the video that really helps, wondering what you will decide on for force... -
ALLIED Battle Report - The Gamey SOB Challenge
Holien replied to Bil Hardenberger's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
Hmmm will be interesting to see how you get your tanks into the action. Looks a tough map for you. -
Potential bug with behing armor (lack of) effects
Holien replied to Stndrtnfhr's topic in Combat Mission Red Thunder
Wow, what did it's subsystems look like? -
Michael Emrys are you there?
Holien replied to Sequoia's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
+1 great work, I too hope he is on the mend...