Mudfrost

Ah, silly me. I wasn't thinking multiplayer. It makes perfect sense for multiplayer, just not so much for solo.

I don't understand why timers have been placed on our decisions in this game. Ok, I guess it's supposed to represent real-time brainwork, but it just seems out of place to me. I'd much prefer my decisions to be completely turn-based. With the pause function, it's practically that way now, so why have a timer at all? No doubt this has been discussed before, so forgive me if it's a repeat. I didn't find an earlier thread. This is an excellent turn-based game, so why the timer? I'd like to hear your opinions.

I have emailed an error log. Thanks.

The problem might have been due to this automatic MS update: "Security Update for Microsoft .Net Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB886903)" Does anyone know if this update is a problem?

After a few weeks of play, gaining levels, receiving medals, all was lost due to a "jit debugger" error. I have no idea what happened, but after I finished a battle, the game crashed and I could no longer play. Couldn't even start a new game. After a couple hours of internet research and futile maintenance, I reinstalled the game, hoping that my pilots would live. No dice. Has anyone else experienced this error? I'd hate to think it could happen again.

Of course it depends on the cards, but do you most often target the pilot or the wingman? I'm still new at this. Sharpening my skills. Slowly.

I too am a DIF newbie (purchased just last week) and had/have similar frustrations, but I finally understand enough of the game to keep me coming back. It's too addicting to give up. The more I play, the more I'm reminded of favorite games such as X-Com and Magic: The Gathering (MicroProse). Those games baffled me at the start, but the more I played and researched, the more I was sucked in. Eventually, I understood the strategies and depth of the game and I couldn't get enough. DIF feels like that. I'm stumbling through but learning a bit more each day. For now, I'm just worried that I might lose the team I've built, especially my original pilot and wingman who have worked their way up to the Lightning and Corsair with plenty of points to burn (beginner stuff, I know...) I'd love to see a strategy guide for this game.

Lighten up, Sarge. I was simply commenting on the number of posts and wondering if that related to the amount of interest in the game. An active forum oftentimes suggests an interesting game. I'm simply interested in finding out why one might choose game A over game B.

Apples and oranges--I surely understand. But which is sweeter? I enjoy grand strategy as much as tactical maneuvering. Heck, I'll probably end up buying both but I can only choose one for now. Thanks for your input.

This is a cross-post and I apologize, but I'm anxious for informed responses. In search of a new wargame, I recently downloaded demos for both Airborne Assault and Strategic Command. While both look good, Airborne Assault struck me as the deeper game. Granted, I only played each game for a short while, so this is a rush to judgement. Never-the-less, I'm surprised at the activity in the Strategic Command forum when compared with the Airborne Assault forum. Is Strategic Command really the better game? The number of posts here seem to indicate this. I'm going to buy one of these games, so I'm just looking for some input from the vets of both games. My early choice is leaning toward Airborne Assault but I want the Strategic Command fans' perspective. Sell me wisely on one game or the other. Thanks, Mud

Nice. Thanks for the link. Steve

Here's one for the old guys. I'm 47, soon to be 48. Mudfrost

I'm sorry... There are some wonderful snaps here but Spear wins hands down. Great photo, Spear. Almost got the beer coming out my nose. Mudfrost

Touche', Deanco! Good post. Mudfrost

Found this while browsing the Gone Gold site. It's a new game coming from Talonsoft & Take-Two Interactive. Hmm.. looks a little familiar. http://www.gicombat.com/ Mudfrost

The Ravens have won the Super Bowl! Off topic...sorry. Couldn't help it. Mudfrost

It's done. Ravens 34, Giants 7. Yeah!!

Ravens: 24-7 for those following. 4th quarter coming up.

Ravens: 17-0 in the third. woof..

Half time indeed. Ravens lead 10-0. We'll see what happens.. RAVENS!!!

Oh, by 7.

Gotta place my vote: Ravens, baby! Mudfrost

If you're interested in Jane's Fleet Command (good game), it's now available in the "CD-ROM Classics" series for $9.95. You can't go wrong at that price. I picked one up from Electronics Boutique last week. Mudfrost

Commissar, Follow the link again then advance one page. The results are already in. Can you guess who won? Mudfrost

Comstr, For DD's grass and much more, go to: http://combathq.thegamers.net/index.asp Then go to 3rd Party Mods section. Have fun, Mudfrost