JessRobinson

As a relative newbie to CM (one of the best games I’ve ever played!), I’m still learning the ropes when it comes to using the many different units in their most suitable role, particularly armored units. Can anyone clarify for the me the basic distinctions between tanks, assault guns, self-propelled artillery, and tank destroyers? What would be the most effective use of each type of unit? What are the vulnerabilities of each? When should I be purchasing a tank as opposed to an assault gun, and so on? I know this may be a topic worthier of a dissertation than a forum post, but any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance………….

You guys continue to amaze me with your responsiveness! (I posted a question about good beginner scenarios Monday that received several prompt answers). Thanks – I’ll go to the CMHQ chat room tonight. Epee – I received your PBEM and plan to respond tonight. Maybe we can play a TCP/IP game as well, although I think there’s a 3-hour time difference between us – I’m in U.S. Eastern Time and can play on weeknights only between 10 and 12 PM due to the job, wife, and kids. Weekends are a different story though. (P.S. I completed Wiltz with a total Allied victory….lucky I guess.) Thanks again!

I’m new to the Combat Mission world – I’ve had the game for a whole 5 days (and spend all day and night thinking about it) – and I can’t wait to get home to download the TCP/IP beta patch and play a game on line! Not knowing the player community yet, I’m not sure how to go about linking up with other folks to play a TCP/IP game. Is there a forum/chat room/other cyberplace where currently available games and/or IP addresses of players are listed? I’m thinking of some place that would function like the Microsloth Gaming Zone or Gamespy or such. I’ll be ready to rock tonight! Any help would be much appreciated…….

Wow! What an excellent response! This is truly a great forum to provide so many suggestions to a newcomer. I feel very welcome. I just spent the last couple hours playing the first 11 turns of Wiltz and enjoyed destroying several German vehicles. Excellent scenario, perfect size for me right now. (And it looks like I'm headed towards a major victory.) Thanks to all for making me feel part of the CM community so quickly. I've already downloaded most of the mods from MadDog's Mod pack so the graphics and sound are much improved. Now I'll download the suggested scenarios as well. Thanks again and any more advice is very much appreciated! Jess

Hi All: I just got Combat Mission a couple days ago and I’m loving it! Does anyone have some suggestions for scenarios/operations suitable for beginners? I’ve played the two scenarios from the demo plus the tutorial and the Graefenwohl “training mission” from the release version, and I’m not sure which ones to hit next. There are so many scenarios and operations I don’t know where to start. Which would be suitable for a beginner like me who is more comfortable with smaller, less complex missions? Any suggestions would be much appreciated……. [This message has been edited by JessRobinson (edited 11-27-2000).]