Boo Radley
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What eventually turned out to be a small flak gun kept bouncing shots off of three of my Shermans last evening, but I couldn't see it. I even went so far as to have one of my tanks unbutton to get a better look-see, but still the shots came out of nowhere.
Finally, I was able to see the pesky varmint, but none of my tanks targetted him and when I tried to force two of them to target him, it appeared as "Area Fire". How can this be? If he can see me, shouldn't I be able to see him. It's not even as if he was hidden. He was in the middle of a field, fr' cryin' out loud! Do you have any idea how frustrating it can be to have this Bozo "sp-tanging" shell after shell off my turrets and have two of my tankers saying, "Nope...nuffin out here."
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It doesn't have to be a partially spotted enemy. On two occasions in different scenarios, I've had one of my own mortar crews "knocked out". The first time it happened, I thought, "Well, maybe he'll come to a little later." lol.
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Wilkommen, Scott. Although hazing is no longer popular, if anyone mentions anything about a "snipe hunt", beg off.
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Ah, now it all becomes clear. I sent a team of engineers to the back of a bunker once and they just sat there. It never occured to me that they might have used up all their satchel charges (this was late in the game). I just tried it last night with a fresh batch of men and voila! knocked out bunker.
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You don't think that would be too subtle, do you?
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"Buckeye"? He wouldn't happen to be a graduate of THE Ohio State University (long may it wave), would he?
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Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! How many times have I wanted one of my tanks to BACK UP! JUST BACK UP NOW!!! But alas, it doesn't happen and then there's one more crew wandering the landscape. Even dragging a red waypoint to the vehicles rear doesn't seem to get them out of harms way quickly enough.Originally posted by lassner:I have found that command to be the single most useful in the game. I only wish they had one for tanks!
[ February 03, 2002, 01:58 PM: Message edited by: Boo_Radley ]
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I think I'll wait awhile before ordering CMBB. Maybe wait for the next version. I've always been more interested in the western front anyway.
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Hey 007, As one Newbie to another, whenever you want to get a PBEM game going, let me know.
As for the possibility of this game taking over your life...nah, doesn't happen. Well, unless of course your life consists of more than sitting in front of your computer, then you may be in trouble.
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I hear you Chris and I feel your pain. Imagine my dismay when I finally get my hands on CMBO only to find out that CMBB is due out shortly. But I think we'll find that there are many folks out there who are on the same page as we are. I think we'll still be able to find a lot of challengers for games.Originally posted by Walker:And every time I visit this board I hope not to see the announcement 'CMBB is shipping now'. Why? Because as a relative newcomer I have so much still to learn with the current game, and once CMBB is out I'll be limited to playing the AI.
Chris Walker
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I've played several scenarios where minefields have been featured and I played the demo version (Valley) at least a dozen times and I don't think I've ever had a man step on a mine whether he's my man or an enemy. Is this common or have I just been extremely fortunate? I haven't given them a wide berth either, I've had men pass by the signs on all sides.
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Sometimes that's exactly what you have to do. I've been in situations where I've been screaming at the screen, "Don't fire smoke, you big sissy! Shoot the enemy!!!" But if the Sherman perceives a threat close by, he'll fire off smoke.
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by M Hofbauer:
I do agree that sometimes they seem to be identified a bit easy; in general they could be identified due to the FO teams' scissor binos and their radio equipment incl. antennae. That's the only explanation I can offer.
[ 01-29-2002: Message edited by: M Hofbauer ]<hr></blockquote>
That's a good point. I know that if I happen to see the enemy arty spotter in the field, I immediately target him. I hate it when he drops 88's all over my head.
Another mystery to me is how quickly sharpshooters are taken out. I can have a large group of men moving across a map with maybe one sharpshooter in their midst and the next thing I know, the sharpie's bought the farm. Do they have targets painted on their jackets?
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Do what I do:
"When in danger, when in doubt,
run in circles, scream and shout."
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I think once the gun is damaged, you're pretty much hosed.
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Louie the Toad:
Does moving a commander into effective radius make a difference? And if so, does a commander with a particular attribute (lightning bolt for example) make a faster difference?
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Don't know if that would make a diff or not. I've never had a jam last more than two turns and have never taken the time to try to send the nearest commander over to check it out. Usually they're needed elsewhere.
Last night during a QB, one of my .50s jammed. The CO was right beside it and the jam still lasted 3 turns. So I don't believe they can make a difference.
[ 01-28-2002: Message edited by: Boo_Radley ]</p>
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Frenchy:
President! Man...does that make him Full Moon?
[ 01-24-2002: Message edited by: Frenchy ]<hr></blockquote>
Damn, beat me to the punch! Oh well. Congrats, sir! You da man...in da moon.
(Sorry, sorry, sorry...)
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Don't fret yet. Jams usually only last a turn or two.
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Gyrene:
I still think that .50's should be more effective against light buildings and wooden bunkers though, at least to the point of reducing their cover factor for the people inside.
Gyrene<hr></blockquote>
That's something that surprises me with CM. The .50 doesn't do as much damage as I would think.
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Lars:
Yes, I have about five PBEM operations going right now.<hr></blockquote>
What is the average size of the file for the movies? I'm only on a 56k modem and I doubt that I can handle anything too huge. Are they compressed?
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Wildman:
Crazy newbie nobs, where to they get these ideas and who left the door open? They're all over the place these days.<hr></blockquote>
Don't blame us. You're the ones who continue to leave the pet door unlatched.
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by SuperTed:
PawBroon dispels rumors about the French at MODs & MODers.<hr></blockquote>
This wouldn't be Jerry Lewis related would it?
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Slappy:
I've only found 2 uses, both defensive.
You can usually get 1-4 fires out of a FT depending on luck.
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Are you talking about American FTs? Mine have always run out of juice after one session.
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I follow. Makes sense, too.
Invisible shooter
in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)
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You're correct, it was a sound contact, but it was designated as "infantry sounds" but the icon (or whatever you want to call it) was a small field gun. I'm not sure I understand this.