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    Ironclad proof we're being screwed by the oil companies

    in General Discussion Forum

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    Amazing how all those car guys, on all the various forums, and with all manner of make and model cars can't seem to come up with anything like that. They get more power, better mileage (but not by huge amounts) and better drivability, but no one gets 100 MPG. Must be every one of us is brainwashed.

    yeah, wtf is up with that? I keep hearing about how engine performance (mpg) is improving from year to year for the past 30 years. Yet, when i see commercials for cars they brag about how they can get an incredible 30mpg! I was getting 30mpg in my 1969 VW bug! LOL

    I need to look this up!

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    M113 ?

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

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    Originally posted by Lampshade111:

    I believe the IL2 series of flight sims had some sort of system where "external" groups could submit appropriate (aircraft that were actually used) models with a skin/skins that were checked for accuracy and other details. These then were added in the next patch.

    Perhaps some sort of system where you could assign interested modelers a certain project they could create/assist you with?

    Glad to here ERA for the US is coming. Does that include the Stryker ERA kit?

    Leap Pursuit, the makers of the F-16 sim Falcon4: Allied Force have something similar to what you describe. IIBC, folks have submitted mods to LP (terrain upgrades, new cockpits, etc.) who approve these mods for sale to the public. I'm sure you can find the true story if you contact LP.
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    Your Best Screen Shot?

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

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    Originally posted by Brian Smith:

    </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Patrocles:

    I just skim through long threads. Did you know that you can also edit the text in your post?

    smile.gif

    Yeah, but that wouldn't be fair and would make all those other posts that referred to it, seem out of context... ;) </font>
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    Immersion and gaming

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

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    Originally posted by Bartokomus:

    Small two points:

    1) i am an ardent fan of the CM games, and count myself a long time vet of the games and these forums (primarily in the lurker capacity)

    2) i've given up on CM:SF for reasons listed throughout this thread and also a few more. there is little that could be done to lure me back, short of implementing WEGO exactly as it was in the original engine. Not possible, i know!

    3) I bought CMSF despite hating the modern warfare theme. I bought the game as much to support the company as to see if i would enjoy it. I still patch every time one comes out, on the off chance i'll want to play.

    4) I **AM** holding out for the next revision, WW2 Westfront. I trust the team to resolve the technical issues as best they can, and i look forward to revisiting all those great scenarios. Hopefully my enjoyment of WW2, will outweigh what i find to be a cumbersome and frustrating UI and a disappointing TB portion.

    ditto (if I may plant my flag in your camp)!
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    How about more Profanity?

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

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    Originally posted by Sir 37mm:

    Oh dear we are under attack

    I advise keeping our heads down in this present situation

    What a good idea Sir & I thank you for your relevant advice

    No problem soldier…oh & let us consider returning fire

    A splendid idea Sir we & the lads will get right onto it

    LOL Reminds of a response from comic strip character of Politenessman (iirc, the first panels would show someone behaving rudely and then Politeness man would show up and teach them to be polite)
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    The British need no protection!

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

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    Originally posted by Flanker15:

    What do you mean no protection?!

    You can't see it in the pictures properly but with special cameras the "Aura of Britishness" becomes visible. It uses pure British energy taken from Margret Thatcher and Churchill speeches to protect vehicles from enemy fire, which upon coming in contact with the field is filled with British patriotism causing it to divert to the nearest football match.

    4x4ch8.jpg

    LOL!! LMAO!!

    "Thatcher Energy Shield activated, Sir!!"

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    The inevitable 'when's the 1.06 patch coming?' thread

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

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    Originally posted by Battlefront.com:

    The link works for me. To answer the question, we hope that the lag between when we give the files to Paradox and when the patch is up will be less than in the past. Unfortunately, this is not within our direct control because they have their own copy protection system and internal procedures they have to work through.

    We really don't want to hold the Battlefront patch back for several days simply because the Paradox patch isn't ready. The point should be to not make either set of customers wait for any artificial reason, right? So we'll just have to see how things go :D

    Steve

    Cool! I'm looking forward to 1.06! As long as you get the patch to Flori on time this time that means we should see the paradox patch in a timely manner.
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    Marine Module as Referendum

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

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    Originally posted by Harv:

    Sadly, you can probably count me as another low(ish) number that won't be interested in any modules.

    +1 (from a somewhat lowish number! :D )

    However, I am hoping all the bugs will be eradicted when the CMX2 WW2 module is released. I haven't bought CMSF and I have no plans to buy the marine module at this time (the game bugs worry but the main reason is that i'm not interested in the game setting).

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    ? to CMSF Play testers

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

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    Originally posted by dalem:

    </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by sgtgoody (esq):

    I spend the 3 years I have been working on the game getting the BASIC functions of the game to work. If I have to release it early atleast it will work. Later I add the bells and whistles.

    BZZZT!

    Dodging the question. Despite your best efforts and best intentions, you don't have "SgtGoody Mission: Esquire" on release day - you have "CplGoody Mission: Gardener".

    What do you do? smile.gif

    -dale </font>

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    Group Think - What the hell were you thinking?

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

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    Originally posted by John Catsack:

    It's already been said that the game had to be released when it was because of contractual obligations. Besides, why bitch about buying a beta game (which we admittedly did) when we're going to get the full version for free through patches?

    Interesting. Does anyone know how BFC ended up having to sign such a contract (where Paradox tells them when CMSF will be released and not vice versa)? Oversight? Money shortage? something else?
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    March to slaughter, my mindless automatons!

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

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    Originally posted by TheNathan:

    Ok you have a section of 9 men and you are told to jog around a corner. You have 40-60 lbs on your back, you stink and even though you have ballistic gogles on so shards of stone and glass do not blind you at a bad moment, you swear your freakin eyelids are sweating, cause you keep getting stinging drops on your eyeballs.

    You have at least 7 spots on your body that are ridiculously hot and red. Head, pits, crotch, behind your knees and feet. That damn radio never shuts up and every now and then you get to hear friends dying.

    You are dehydrated and probably haven't slept right in at least a week.

    So in short you are on auto pilot. Meanwhile you live in an environment design specifically to kill you. On rooftops, windows and doors. Around corners and even in manholes are potentially lethal actions waiting to happen. In short by this time you have the psyche of a shut-in but for a living you get to go door to door looking for people who want to kill you.

    Now Mr Billy, you are out in front of the rest of the platoon and company, right at the FLOT..the worst place on the planet for a guy with flag flashes on you shoulder to be.

    Then over the radio the call to get your section ass up Al Ackber street right freakin now comes over the net.

    For a few second you ponder...what the hell is going on? Maybe the boss knows something you don't...all that blue/red force tracking **** is suppose to be foolproof...even thought the Coy SSM thinks it is total crap. Maybe if you get out of this you can get a day job on the other side of the table selling this crap to defence buyers but for now you have to live through the next 10 mins.

    So like a good leader you take point. At this juncture the vets in the squad know something is up cause you aren't suppose to take point. Their eyes widen slightly..a raised eyebrow here and there. Of course they are just as tired as you are..

    "Get the f*ck up gents and follow me" you say cause that is what you are suppose to say. At this point even the FNGs are starting to look a little nervous.

    You give the hand signal to move at the double..no ack ack formation or street crossing drill..just move now..with a purpose. Your guys are well trained and drilled, they don't ask or bitch. They ensure their rifle straps are secure around their arms, safety off. Each mag they have has a tracer round every 10th round so they know when they are Winchester when the last one goes..the vets actually have armour piercing every round because they know that steel jacket **** will shatter on these damn "mud and stone" buildings.

    This is all happening in about 2-3 seconds.

    Against your better judgement you bolt around the blind corner. At this moment in time...this thing is the hardest thing you have ever done and will be until the next time you have to do it.

    You slowly saunter to open ground, spotting the Syrians soldiers a mere ten feet away! Your training at Fort Battlefront immediately kicks in and you slowly begin to turn towards the enemy squad but alas, it is too late. You are cut down just as you were about to face them with your entire body, suggestively raising your ground as if you were you contemplating the moral implications of killing another human being.

    You hit the ground hard, head lolling over to get a glimpse of your squad. You say "Avenge me, keep on moving no matter what, nevermind the Syrians ten feet away."

    Being big hulking manly vets with all sorts of awesome attributes the narrator bestows upon them they give you a nod. Sadly, they think you are saying "Ice cream across the way... it's free" as the AK fire tends to drown out everything.

    One by one the men run in a gleeful fashion over to the ice cream, but only 7.62 (Or alternatively 5.45)mm death awaits them. They run over each body one by one for the ice cream in their single minded pursuit of frosty, sweet deliciousness to try and beat the scorching heat.

    Awesome, dude! :D
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    PC Gamer UK Review

    in Combat Mission Shock Force 1

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    Originally posted by monkeezgob:

    The problem is they just dont get it. :D

    LMAO!!

    I will have to look for the review if this mag is carried in the states.

    OT Hey, we should have a national, "you just don't get it" day. On said day you must work the phrase, "you just don't get it" into your daily conversations as frequently as possible. We can compare numbers the following week (bonus points if you can work the phrase into a business meeting).

    :D

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