Marlow

I decide to lower myself and take a look into the Cess on account of the memorial to Boggsy theme, and what do I find? Shoddy workmanship, that is what. I know that accurate records might be a bit too much to ask of a mortgage banker, but the glaring errors and omissions in Red Jo Xia’s site truly indicate how far he has slipped into his dotage. Among the many errors: 1. CMPlayer is indeed a kanigget in the House of Ruin. He was sponsored by none other than myself in a moment of weakness. What can I say, he made me laugh. Once. 2. Capt. WildMan, our valiant man in blue, serving his country, and protecting us from terrorist, or papercuts, or somefink. Another Ruined Knight. 3. Chuppacabra, and he may even be a Seniour moment Knight. 4. Jshandorf, of jdmorse linage. 5. The lawyer known as Lawyer. Don’t make me have to straighten you out again Jo.

You think? This would surprise me. I played a lot of Steel Panthers, but the moment I loaded CMBO, the Steel Panthers CD went into it's jewel case, and has yet to come out. CMBO has been put away since CMBB showed up. CMBB survives since CMAK is only marginally better, and covers different fronts. It has been the same for me across genre in computer games. IL-2 replaced other flight sims, etc... As far as how another company tops the CM series? They would have to do the same type of things that BFC has done. Attention to detail, realism, gameplay not sacrificed for eye candy.

I cannot believe that this thread has gone on for 52 posts, while calling a number of generals that actually fought (albeit not always well) the worst, and NOBODY has mentioned Arthur Percival.

Pearls before swine, my boy. I'm next. </font>

BooBoo, I'd have thought you would have learned about asking for a map after I sent you and Wildman the Schloss Peng map.

[unplugs ears] Well, that wasn't as bad as it could have been. I think I'd have needed therapy if you gave us your rendition of 16 going on 17.

Ah, dear lady, perhaps you've had too much to drink, and not noticed that this thing that wandered in has been sent, and AFAIK is still in, Conventry. Don't talk to it unless you want to upset Jo Xia. We can't be getting the dear rent-a-car's blood pressure up now, can we?

Don't think it would work. He's not wizened enough for a Gnome. More like a Keebler Elf.

Speaking as a representive of religious zealots everywhere. We would much rather force flaming gas soaked rats down your throat. </font>

You know you put a knee to the fork when the guy brags/whines about it. </font>

Speaking as a representive of religious zealots everywhere. We would much rather force flaming gas soaked rats down your throat.

That is because, simply put, you are an IDIOT, Herr Peng. I may be a slow learner, but even I have learned to say away from the political/religious threads on the GF. Bad for the stomach you know. Now as far as gay marriage goes, I am all for it. I mean really. Isn’t marriage supposed to be happy, and if not, why bother. Take my own marraige. I am rather happy with Mrs. Marlow, most of the time. At least those times she isn’t screaming at me. Mostly when she is asleep… oh … you mean GAY marriage. I have a little secret to tell. As a card carrying member of the VRWC, I know I am supposed to be all bent out of shape over the idea of those who hit from the other side of the plate getting hitched. But truth be told, I really don’t give a RATS ass about it. I do, however, draw the line at people who have “wedding” ceremonies for their pedigree pooches. For them I support the death penalty.

R Leete Stop hanging out here and get back there and smack around some Crimsom Bastages. What's wrong with you? Nice to see you recovering YK2.

Has anyone mentioned the Johnson LMG that the Special Service Force used? Selective fire, side loading rifle caliber ammo, bipod, light. Overall about the same as the FG42. Didn't make it into general usage either. Marines used it and the semi-auto rifle version as well, but preferred the Garand, and replaced them ASAP. I heard stories (true?) that Marines stole M1s from Army troops in the Pacific to get rid of their Jonhsons before M1s were issued to the Marines in enough numbers. Also, early versions of the BAR were selective fire. FG 42 wasn't really anything new. Sorry. Oh, and the LMG version also came with a pistol grip. [ February 20, 2004, 10:04 PM: Message edited by: Marlow ]

Better my Johnston than your dingy. Anywho, more on the Johnton

Another for the thread. A little smaller than the last three I posted. The USS Johnston. (My Great Grandpappy’s last name ) A Fletcher class destroyer of 2300 tons (one twentieth the displacement of the big boys). Main guns are 5 x 5 inch and an assortment of AA. Carries torperdoes. This scrappy little ship’s claim to fame was it’s prominent role in the battle off Samar (part of the Leyte Gulf campaign). It was one of 5 destroyers and escorts to engage Admiral Kurita’s Center Force, consisting of four battleships, 8 cruisers, and a gaggle of destroyers. The American ships were protecting the landing beaches and a number of light escort carriers, and did their duty by directly engaging the much heavier enemy fleet. The Johnston, and two other of the escorts was suck, but their efforts (along with those of the pilots from the carriers who attacked without anti-ship munitions) drove off the enemy fleet. The Johnston’s skipper, Commander Ernest Evans, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. An account of the events can be found here.

I'd agree with this. Rather than a truely innovative design, it is basically a lighter, less accurate and less reliable equivalent of the BAR.

I don’t usually post here, being one of those CMers that was lightly bashed in a thread here not too long ago. But I saw the title of WWII Warships pop up, and thought I’d take a look. I’ve three ships to share with the crowd. The first is my sentimental favorite. (note all pictures from www.hazegray.org, a great website) The USS California. 32,300 tons. Main batteries 4 triple 14"/50cal, 14 single 5"/51cal. It actually had two torpedo tubes at one time or another. USS California Sunk at Pearl Harbor by two bombs and two torpedoes. Raised in 1942 and put back into full service after refit in January 1944. Got some revenge by kicking IJN ass at Surigao Strait, 25 October 1944. Number 2 on the list is the reason the Germans got off easy fighting the Brits in 1941. Roughly contemporary with the Bismarck an Tirpitz, and disputing the claim that the Jerry BBs were “more than a match for any other single BB” are the South Dakota class. 37,970 tons and a main battery of 3 triple 16"/45cal would have easily given Hitler’s heavies a run for their money. Massachusetts in wartime service and today as a museum And finally, the crown jewels of the battleship world, the Iowa class. 48,000 tons of fighting steel, with 9 16”/50 cal, guns, perhaps the best battleship guns ever mounted. Combined with top notch armor, 33 knot speed, great secondary armament, and the worlds best fire direction, quite simply the best BBs ever floated. The Iowa in WWII trim and with its late 80’s finery. OK, they don't permit direct linking to images, so the BB page is here [ February 10, 2004, 12:52 AM: Message edited by: Marlow ]

There really isn't an order. My advice is to start small, since there are less units to control. "A Warm Place to Sleep" and "The Move Back" are two nice small battles that would probably be good as starters. You didn't by chance try to use the "rotate" order, and use the "reverse" order instead. did you? I did that once and was rather unhappy with the results. Sounds like what may have happened from your discription. For more information and tips on the game, try the FAQ thread that is at the top of the page.

From the front a Sov. 57 can penetrate the turret to about 500m with a straight on shot. The front hull is pretty much immune at any range. The ISU122 can ruin Jerry's day out to long range, as can the SU 152 (if it can hit).

Not so much. Panthers are very vunerable on the sides. Basically any AT gun is going to have a chance against a panther, provided you get a flank shot.

Depending on the date, T34/57 is also an option.

Sort of like Tigers in a 1942 CMBB battle. Nice to see what comes around goes around.

Just dropped in to ask a quick technical question that might assist those who might be inclined to post here. How exactly does one "sod off." Being an ignorant American and all, I don't know the finer points of British slang.

I see several Aussies listed in the voice talent credits in the manual, so I'd say you are mistaken