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    Erwin got a reaction from HerrTom in Mord's Mods (Special Announcement)   
    ie God-like and deserving of worship and human sacrifice...  
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    Erwin got a reaction from MOS:96B2P in Mord's Mods (Special Announcement)   
    ie God-like and deserving of worship and human sacrifice...  
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    Erwin got a reaction from The Saint in Denhost CMBO Scenarios Collection   
    What about:  http://www.the-scenario-depot.com/scenario_lists.html
    Seems to have many CM1 scenarios and campaigns.
    FWIW I no longer have CMBO installed.  But, I found a CMBO Scenarios folder with 121 scenarios and campaigns.  Am pretty sure they are mixed together as IIRC there was no separate folder for campaigns.
     
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    Erwin got a reaction from General Jack Ripper in The 'Never Say You've Seen It All' Thread   
    Good find, General...  Sad that this now has to be taught to modern emasculated youngsters to help make em proud of their heritage.
    Serious issues.
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    Erwin got a reaction from Placebo in The state of CMSF2   
    Not really...  Those of us who have been fans of BF for 20 years know that this is the way things are with a small company... and as Chris said... "I personally prefer nebulous shipping dates with quality products released rather than firm shipping dates with buggy releases requiring endless patches.".
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    Erwin got a reaction from zinzan in The state of CMSF2   
    Not really...  Those of us who have been fans of BF for 20 years know that this is the way things are with a small company... and as Chris said... "I personally prefer nebulous shipping dates with quality products released rather than firm shipping dates with buggy releases requiring endless patches.".
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    Erwin got a reaction from zinzan in The state of CMSF2   
    It is sad about DiCaprio.  Never knew he used a quill.
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    Erwin got a reaction from Blazing 88's in Combat Mission Commander (Campaign Tool)   
    Sorry Falke... any link that requires me to sign in to yet another group and have to remember yet another password aint gonna get clicked on.

    (Not being part of the Facebook generation that is so happy to expose everything about themselves to the world, I don't understand why intelligent folks like being funneled into private groups that now have info on you.)
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    Erwin got a reaction from Kinophile in An der Schönen Blauen Dnjepr scenario   
    HerrTom:  B4 you go about changing thing, try and get other testers to play your scenario.  Until others come up with the same imbalance conclusion you can't be certain that your tactics were optimal.  
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    Erwin got a reaction from MOS:96B2P in MOUT and urban counterinsurgency (and CM)   
    Is this stuff being reported in the regular media/TV etc?  Every time I turn on news channels for info about what is going on in the world there is never any actual news - just endless commentators endlessly arguing about Trump.  It's like real journalists have disappeared along with the rest of world events. 
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    Erwin got a reaction from The Saint in CMRT Module 1 Bones   
    My only deep desire is for a CM:Afrika Korps game.  I know BF has been disinterested in that idea.  But, it always seemed to be a very popular topic with the wargamers I used to know.   
    And much of the work re models and uniforms may already be done for CMFI and its modules.  We already have CMSF's desert terrain and buildings.
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    Erwin got a reaction from MOS:96B2P in US Thompson SMG doesn't fire on "target light", but MP40 does..   
    Thanks for the update.  It's been a while since I played WW2 since (for some reason) CMBS has taken up all my playing time for many months. So, appreciate relearning this Thompson vagary.  
    Do all other SMG's fire on TARGET LIGHT?
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    Erwin got a reaction from Shorker in CMFI Rome to Victory Bones   
    Clearly a propaganda pic showing no food shortage in German Army.
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    Erwin got a reaction from Kinophile in CMSF 2 BETA AAR #2 – Syrian Probe (Quick Battle)   
    Frustration is understandable and we've all been there.  But, when one is up against the superior player, or the odds, it's better to continue.  Not nice to bail just cos one thinks one is losing.  Very often by fighting on one can pull the chestnuts out of the fire and get a win - esp if your oppo has a dose of hubris and gets overconfident.  Also, you may underestimate your opp's pain.  Have personally experienced those sorts of reversals and now have the philosophy in games as in life that one "never, ever gives up".
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    Erwin got a reaction from JSj in CMSF 2 BETA AAR #2 – Syrian Probe (Quick Battle)   
    Frustration is understandable and we've all been there.  But, when one is up against the superior player, or the odds, it's better to continue.  Not nice to bail just cos one thinks one is losing.  Very often by fighting on one can pull the chestnuts out of the fire and get a win - esp if your oppo has a dose of hubris and gets overconfident.  Also, you may underestimate your opp's pain.  Have personally experienced those sorts of reversals and now have the philosophy in games as in life that one "never, ever gives up".
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    Erwin got a reaction from Artkin in Vehicle protection from artillery shells   
    This is the bit that was most interesting.  Is built-in obsolescence now normal for weapons systems/  Rather scary if one has to check "expiration dates" on ones weapons systems like they are groceries.
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    Erwin got a reaction from George MC in RT Unofficial Screenshot Thread   
    +1  Campaigns require an incredible amount of work.  And your work has been outstanding, George.  Looking forward to this.
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    Erwin got a reaction from Josey Wales in Asst. leader doesn't take over after platoon leader dies?   
    The 3rd reason is that those of us who started with CM1 learned that it was very important to keep HQ's with good attributes close to subordinates as that indeed make a big difference in performance.  Your findings are appreciated and it seems like this is one of those "myths" that need to be unlearned in CM2.
    However, I would have sworn that many years ago (CMSF days) comparisons were made in combat between units in and out of C2 of their HQ's with different attributes that there was a statistical difference in performance.  However, the difference is so subtle in CM2 (vs very obvious in CM1) that in CM2 it's hardly worth worrying about - other than keeping units in C2 for "realism" purposes.
     
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    Erwin got a reaction from Collingwood in CMFI Rome to Victory Bones   
    Clearly a propaganda pic showing no food shortage in German Army.
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    Erwin got a reaction from Lethaface in CMSF2 New Belligerent ?   
    +1 
    Also was very disappointed/shocked at CMSF early version(s).  But, became increasingly impressed that BF stuck with it and kept working to improve CMSF till it became an xnt game - perhaps my favorite.   It's the main reason am not impatient for new timely releases as one can be confident that BF will do a great job and get it "right" rather than be a slave to release schedules and the horrible compromises that creates.
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    Erwin got a reaction from Rouge2 in TRANSLATION HELP   
    Saar Campaign - November 1944.
    November 1944. As the Allies advance approaches the Westwall and the German historical borders, German resistance intensifies.
    On 27 November 1944, elements of the US(1?) 80th ID (under General Mc Bride) enter into Saint Avold. The German troops were to withdraw(2?)? The previous night the SS XIII Corps left the city in order to establish a new line of resistance West of the Saar river (Sarre in French). The same day, US Colonel Lewis orders his 317th Regiment to pursue the retreating Germans in the direction of Farebersviller.
    In order to regain contact with the enemy the regiment marches off on foot because of the mud which hinders the mobility of their trucks. At dusk, contact is established about 10 km NE of Saint Avold in the vicinity of Farébersviller. Colonel Lewis orders the regiment to deploy and sends his leading battalion, the 3rd, to attack in the direction of Farebersviller while the 1st and 2d Battalions move forward south and north, respectively, of that village.
    The American stumble onto a German rearguard element comprising the 17. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division « Götz von Berlichingen » tactical reserve tasked to delay the American advance. For 7 days, fierce combat take place into and in the vicinity of Farébersviller.
    On 29 November, during the afternoon, Companies A and C of the 1st Battalion cross the railroad south of Farebersviller and gain the wooded ridge that lies beyond. About 1600 seven(3?) German tanks and a company of their infantry slice in between the advance companies and the rest of the battalion…
     
    1)      These are US troops I assume
    2)      Unclear if you intend to say that the Germans “withdrew.” or they “intended to withdraw.”
    3)      Don’t understand what you mean
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    Erwin got a reaction from Bulletpoint in TRANSLATION HELP   
    Saar Campaign - November 1944.
    November 1944. As the Allies advance approaches the Westwall and the German historical borders, German resistance intensifies.
    On 27 November 1944, elements of the US(1?) 80th ID (under General Mc Bride) enter into Saint Avold. The German troops were to withdraw(2?)? The previous night the SS XIII Corps left the city in order to establish a new line of resistance West of the Saar river (Sarre in French). The same day, US Colonel Lewis orders his 317th Regiment to pursue the retreating Germans in the direction of Farebersviller.
    In order to regain contact with the enemy the regiment marches off on foot because of the mud which hinders the mobility of their trucks. At dusk, contact is established about 10 km NE of Saint Avold in the vicinity of Farébersviller. Colonel Lewis orders the regiment to deploy and sends his leading battalion, the 3rd, to attack in the direction of Farebersviller while the 1st and 2d Battalions move forward south and north, respectively, of that village.
    The American stumble onto a German rearguard element comprising the 17. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division « Götz von Berlichingen » tactical reserve tasked to delay the American advance. For 7 days, fierce combat take place into and in the vicinity of Farébersviller.
    On 29 November, during the afternoon, Companies A and C of the 1st Battalion cross the railroad south of Farebersviller and gain the wooded ridge that lies beyond. About 1600 seven(3?) German tanks and a company of their infantry slice in between the advance companies and the rest of the battalion…
     
    1)      These are US troops I assume
    2)      Unclear if you intend to say that the Germans “withdrew.” or they “intended to withdraw.”
    3)      Don’t understand what you mean
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    Erwin got a reaction from MOS:96B2P in Next Korean war is coming close...   
    <sigh> yes, it's understood that you hate trumpy and therefore nothing he does like getting our economy moving and challenging China will ever make you happy.  So, no point in engaging anymore.  This elitist attitude of negating the honestly felt beliefs and desires of so many of the "deplorables" is what got trumpy elected in the first place.  And am confident that these attitudes will help get him elected again in 2020.  Congratulations.  Keep up the good work.
     
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    Erwin got a reaction from MOS:96B2P in New Scenario: Tactical Operations Center   
    That 2nd pic is wonderful, MOS.
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    Erwin got a reaction from MOS:96B2P in Next Korean war is coming close...   
    That ends the discussion.  Well done.
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