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  1. "Brazem Chariots" is a good read. Ya gotta have respect for anyone that tools around in a Stuart tank in the open desert when there are German 88's lurking about.
  2. 81 mm and 120mm mortar fire does a GREAT job in sending entrenched troops on the run. Easily verified as I sent a scout car to review the effect of the mortars... ------------------ "Whoever had the choice, would choose an eagle's nest on the cliffs in place of a home. May he know how to sleep, though his eyes be red from the thunder, and listen to the cries of the wild spirits in the murmur of the pines.-That is how I lived."
  3. What is even more devasting is when some P-47 flies over and area and cuts loose with a couple of bombs. In one sceanario, I heard the engine of my expected air support and saw the shadow of the plane fly over head. I did not know what the pilot had seen that I could not, but I witnessed the 2 explosions of his bombs.... When replaying the scene - it was quite evident that any infantry anywhere near the explosions were flat out killed or dumb struck from the concussion. Later I found that Jagdpanther was the planes primary target. I had to surround this "roadblock" with an M8 HMC, an M5 Stuart, 2 76mm Shermans and a 105mm Sherman to get the kill. The best part was watching the M5 who kept scooting around this beast plinking away with it's 37mm while that monster kept trying to rotate and nail it... ------------------ "Whoever had the choice, would choose an eagle's nest on the cliffs in place of a home. May he know how to sleep, though his eyes be red from the thunder, and listen to the cries of the wild spirits in the murmur of the pines.-That is how I lived."
  4. "Sahara" with Bogart - my first, favorite War Movie...You actually get to see a REAL M3 and a Stuart [in the beginning of the movie]. ------------------ "Whoever had the choice, would choose an eagle's nest on the cliffs in place of a home. May he know how to sleep, though his eyes be red from the thunder, and listen to the cries of the wild spirits in the murmur of the pines.-That is how I lived."
  5. I have had 2 drops to desktop also - both times though, I was connected to the internet. The 2nd time I was connected but the browser and email were both closed - I forgot to disconnect. I will wait to see if I see it happen again without me being connected... ------------------ "Whoever had the choice, would choose an eagle's nest on the cliffs in place of a home. May he know how to sleep, though his eyes be red from the thunder, and listen to the cries of the wild spirits in the murmur of the pines.-That is how I lived."
  6. I think the crew's are worth their experience in operations games...if your vet crew survives after it's tank knocked out, you want the crew return with their repaired tank and continue in the next game of your operation. You do not want to get your best tank crew killed off in the first game of a 6 game operation otherwise you are stuck trying to win the subsequent games with less experienced crews. ------------------ "Whoever had the choice, would choose an eagle's nest on the cliffs in place of a home. May he know how to sleep, though his eyes be red from the thunder, and listen to the cries of the wild spirits in the murmur of the pines.-That is how I lived."
  7. So how did you like the scenario? ------------------ [blue]------------------------- "Whoever had the choice, would choose an eagle's nest on the cliffs in place of a home. May he know how to sleep, though his eyes be red from the thunder, and listen to the cries of the wild spirits in the murmur of the pines.-That is how I lived."[/blue]
  8. Shandorf - not knowing you, I would not know what you do and do not get "upset" with so I will know better next time when responding to your questions. 'nuf said on that... I asked if any other units "spotted" only because I would expect one of the factors that could / should be in the code is if several enemy groups are targeting or "looking" at a unit. Even though the 'zook team was not shot at[at some point they were as there is only one man left] maybe to the fact that your bazooka shooter was a secondary target. If a unit is being observed, it should make the firing unit slower [more careful]. This comes from the idea that someone "spotted" would be less efficient in their abilities, including reload time. There are probably a dozen factors in the code that can affect the length of time issue. I think that is why it is difficult to answer questions about "why the shot missed?" or "why the Stuart took out the Panther?". It would be interesting to view you particular situation...did you save both turns? I had a bazooka [side, lower hull hit] take out a StuH 42, 82m, 95% armor rating, moving, no smoke, in about 15 seconds. The 'zook unit was Regular, Rested, in a building, not spotted by any other enemy units and the bazooka team had not previously fired. It just so happened that the 'zooks C.O. was in the same building. I am now using version 1.1b24.
  9. Ok - so the without knowing the code - you cannot know the answer. Other things to consider: Did any other units have the rocket man spotted? What was the weather? What time of day was it {light}? Did you re-target? That is - if you cancel target and target again - this can add some delay. Without knowing the code and all the caveats associated with it - there can be no specific answer to your question just general observations. Stuff happens. Certainly did not mean to get you upset - this forum does not attract much in the way of a straight answer crowd plus a lot of the postings here have nothing to do with the darn game at all.... As far as sweaty palms - that is a future enhancement
  10. What is the average length of time that it takes for one person to to reload in ideal conditions? What was his status? Rested, shocked, shaken? Was he expert, green, regular? Now, Let me indulge the story line like you were there and you were the last man standing . You are the sole remaining bazooka team member. You were just part of the team, not even the real "rocket man" [cuz he is dead at your feet]. Your thinking that you going to be killed in about 2 minutes[Do I stay? Do I run? Do I fight]. So now you get your wits about you and dig the rockets off your best friends body...then get the rocket and with shaking hands, you try to seat it properly in the tub. You take the long firing wire is which is taped to one of the fins...then you fumble with this wire and try to wrap it around the wrap it around one of two contacts near the rear of the bazooka to allow the electrical firing circuit to be completed when the trigger is squeezed. Panic is starting to set in and you begine to hyperventilate. Now your Lt is screaming at you to "fire, G**ammit, Fire!" You feel dizzy and you barely remember pulling the trigger. A hit - but the pint isn't even scratched...the whole thing seems unreal... Which it is but the purpose of the game is play like it is real. I was watching "Suicide Missions", Tank Crews last night about Sherman tankers. One of the stories told was about this LT that had 2 tanks shot out from under him. He jumps in a 3rd and while under fire, freezes up. Everyone is yelling at him to "back up, back up" and he doesn't move - bang - he's dead. You think he would have some prescense of mind after getting two tanks knocked out from under him. War does strange things... I personally don't think 2 minutes is all that long. If you are looking for every last man standing Bazooka man to consistently get off 2 shots in one minute then I think you take away from the reality of the game. I have played strict formula bound wargames before...boring. The uncertainty makes all the difference. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Whoever had the choice, would choose an eagle's nest on the cliffs in place of a home. May he know how to sleep, though his eyes be red from the thunder, and listen to the cries of the wild spirits in the murmur of the pines.-That is how I lived." [This message has been edited by Pilsudski's Raider (edited 12-22-2000).]
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