Fairbairn-Sykes

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Brujay: In some standard scenarios the computer's tanks will spew smoke when they're in trouble. In Quick Battles that never happens.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> My Stuart just popped smoke rounds in a TCP/IP QB not even 15 minutes ago, it saved him from 2 dreaded flak wagons... My mortar teams are heavy smokers. How many QB's have you played? You may also know that the TacAI prioritizes its fire in esoteric ways sometimes - so if you ordered it to lay down smoke for (i.e.)an open ground crossing - you might be vetoed in favor of an advancing AFV or perhaps, an off map field kitchen... <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Is this a bug, or are all the CM designers from California?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ahhhh, front row seats ... Do I have time to grab an iced latté? [looks around]..decent tickets guys... [ 10-02-2001: Message edited by: Fairbairn-Sykes Trench Knife ]

i must say, that camo scheme grabs one by the short & curlies. or is that camo scheme short & curly? Nice work.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Tips for leader spotting for motors? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> In the last two chapters of Ambrose's Band of Brothers - y'know, when they're at Hitler's Eagle's Nest (Berchtesgaden) - everybody in the company seemed to have decent "motor spotting" skills. I mean - they spotted Mercedes staff cars, sedans, BMW motorcycles, and Volkswagens - and were able to abscond with them all. Shouldn't this specialized spotting ability be included in a patch?

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Louie the Toad: Please explain: "An off board arty fo 'stands up' to observe his target". I have yet to see that.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Well, if your FO is hiding (depicted as lying down) and you decide you need him to call fire on a given target - he will stop hiding and begin calling in the coordinates. Perhaps he will not be depicted as literally standing (possibly kneeling) - but, he's stopped hiding and he's more visable to the enemy. Now, about this "motor" question... I thought that this thread concerned a potential new command bonus given to squad/section leaders who could find & commandeer cool cars after the enemy deserted them... (i.e. Dunkirk, Operation Compass, etc.)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mg42 gunner: im tired of ...the game without any gory result. I need some gory satisfaction... blood mod plz... flying people mods...me.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> What follows ought to be rather gory, i should think. Perhaps you might find time to scamper down to your local sporting goods store to purchase a gas mask.

Chanson pour fermer a clé. Medic!!! I want my mommy. [ 09-30-2001: Message edited by: Fairbairn-Sykes Trench Knife ]

RINGSIDE SEATS!!!

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Amidst_Void: YES THAT'S IT, KEEP SHOOTING!'<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> uh-oh.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by wwb_99: Check out www.mirc.com<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> this software appears to be for windows only - according to their download page. anyway, i still have the same problem - i cant get into CMHQ chat - even when everything java-related at the site is working. This seems to be a problem with my browser(s) and or extensions - it should be simple, i thought i was using a java enabled browser. WHY?!

shoulda moved it at set-up, otherwise, it's stuck. If the house is reduced to rubble, you won't be driving out of it, either.

I use the latest version of Netscape (also have Netscape Communicator 4.7 & Internet Explorer 4.5 at my disposal) on a blue & white Mac G3 (400mHz / OS 9.1 / 320 MB RAM). I thought these were Java-enabled browsers but I'm not able to access the CMHQ chat. So Java is not enabled? I tried the "preferences" under the EDIT menu - no avail. Would someone help me to see the folly of my ways? I would like to scout for foes at CMHQ chat but i simply can't get in to it... [ 09-28-2001: Message edited by: Fairbairn-Sykes Trench Knife ]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hannibal: how many shots or shells on average were need to kill someone in combat ?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ahhh, i think a few different variables might come into play with such a calculation - that is to say, no single number or average would be able to express such a vast realm of possibilities.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Berlichtingen: Mouse holing you say?... not as common as you may think<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Perhaps - indeed frequency may be the issue here, but, some attention to specifics such as the composition of the wall and overall type of structure might impact the ability to perform this task within CM's buildings. Furthermore, in the book For King & Country: British Airborne Uniforms and Equipment in WWII [©1999 Harlan Glenn], the author writes that the Red Devil veterans he interviewed stated they used the PIAT for "mouse-holing" with some frequency in several theatres - it was a "preferred method for house to house" fighting. Of course, the PIAT was spring-loaded so it didn't create the backblast of a Zook or Schreck that would endanger a building's occupants. this could introduce new approaches to urban combat in buildings that don't just vaporize after repeated structural hits (as they do currently). [ 09-26-2001: Message edited by: Fairbairn-Sykes Trench Knife ]

So I see the name that's been made public (for the impending action) is "Operation Infinite Justice". I expect there are some names civilians don't get to hear for this one as well. Not that one is able to discuss it here anyway...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Soddball: Those guns look really :cool: I want one.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yeah, especially the Patchett with bayonet fixed. I've got several pictures of Waffen SS firing the MP28(looks almost identical to Lanchester) - they make it look very stylish.

I'm pretty sure I already know the answer to this one, but: Is it available on DVD? Sounds excellent.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kim Beazley MP Ma: Why stop there? The Owen and the Austen should perhaps also be included... Interestingly, the Owen, while popular with the diggers was fought most voriously against by the military heirachy who much preferred the adoption of the Sten (hence the development of the Austen - AUStralian sTEN) for most of the war. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Informative post on digger SMGs. Thanks. I've read some about the Owen & Austen, yet know little of their usage (which units/battles). I know that they came about after the North African & Aegean Theatres were pretty well sewed up... Primarily Burma/China/SW Pac. Islands? I know that the MP28 (the basis for the Lanchester) was prized by the Waffen SS for its excellent craftsmanship (they even took over production after April 1940)... The following excerpted from Waffen-SS Soldier 1940-1945 (Osprey Military History/Chief Editor C. Gravett c.2001): However, the Waffen-SS preferred the old MP28 to the more modern designs because of its superior manufacturing quality and because its magazine slotted into the side of the receiver instead of underneath it. This meant it could be fired from the prone position much more easily. I assume that the Lanchester & Patchett would follow suit.

Thanks Michael, I got your email regarding that forum as well, so - I'll give it a shot. What say you about claims that the Lanchester had a longer effective range than several other SMGs of the war (from an SMG web page)?

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JWillhight: Also is there any swearing in the game?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Well...not with the stock sound files..but... try General Forum. Just look for all the pretty padlocks.

Seriously, I know this weapon really isn't of interest to many on this Forum, I realize it has no relevance to CM:BB, and I am aware that CM3 is years away - yet, I have a sincere interest in any information that the chorus of Commonwealth grogs assembled here might be able to provide me. I feel that some genuine discourse on the lesser-known British SMGs of WWII could be interesting. I've done a fair amount of research on the Lanchester - it's difficult to find battle stories or any anecdotes about this gun. Surely someone has links, recommended reading or some war yarns concerning the Lanchester. Thanks. By the way, I've read that its practical range was significantly longer than the MP40, Tommygun & Sten.

Yeah, a Daimler with unit markings and the hi-res saddlebag accoutrements (now considered par for the mod course) would be nice to add to my arsenal. And I'd definitely like to see some Gordon/Fernando grade Churchills, Cromwells & Challengers with unit marking. And where did those UK "mickey mouse" darkened camo variants of Magua's allied halftrack go? They were rumoured to be just around the corner.

I like this new fall line of exotic camo togs you've been displaying, Scipio.

This one's fer God, [Hi] Mom & Apple Pie...

Also check out Scipio's "Sounds of Death" mod at Warfare HQ.. Excellent blood curdling screams for those late night TCP/IPs!

May I suggest some Camus - L'Etranger (1942). Hubba-hubba one time!