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  1. Thank you, Sir, for the helpful links. Now, at least, I have a starting point for a search. Salute, Ken
  2. Hi Guys and Grogs, I remember a thread about Soviet canister ammo in the T-34. The general consensus was that the T-34 canister ammo was modeled improperly (that it was not true canister, but a timed/fused shrapnel round). In all my readings of supposed combat actions and AARs of the Germans, I never see any mention of cansiter use in AFVs (although it's modeled in the CMBB game, like the T-34 ammo). I've read of Panzer crews using sub-machine guns and hand grenades to repel infantry assaults, but never a mention of canister. Should scenario designers be editing cansiter ammo out of their German AFVs (just like the T-34) while building a scenario? Does anybody out there have a book or a report where it mentions use of canister in German AFVs? Thanks in advance, Ken
  3. Ha...! I knew it..! The AI cheats...! The Bloody bugger... Salute, Ken
  4. Hey J2D, Forgot to thank you for your help. I was able to convert some old, unfinished scenarios from CMBO... into CMAK battles. Great tool, Mr. PyeW Thanks all, for the help, Ken
  5. If you can find an honorable opponent who is willing to try it, you can use "Play where they Lay" Rules to make a possibly more realistic battle. I've had great fun playing Ops in this manner. Both players agree to keep thier pieces on the board, right where the previous battle ended. Of course, this rule would change for the first battle after the Night-turn (as troops could reposition in the hours of darkness). Cheers, Ken
  6. I've gotten so frustrated with the CMAK artillery model (Shooting in the wrong location, with good LOS), that I now almost always use a first turn fire mission plan for my FO's (and delay with QQQ). I haven't experienced any off-target problems with CMBO and CMBB (as long as I have good LOS). While first-turn fire missions might be a relic of WW-I, they were still used aplenty in WW2 (from what I've read, anyways...) Cheers, Ken
  7. Is that the one where the Polish POW officer escapes from the prison camp in Siberia with some buddies, and walks all the way to freedom in India? That was a great story... Incredible if true... Ken
  8. This question is waaay off-topic for this thread, but maybe one of the CMX2 Thread Grogs is lurking about... I'm wondering if the "Snow" and "Deep Snow" ground conditions would be affected by vehicle traffic? In other words... Would my infantry tire less easily in Snow and Deep Snow if there was a tracked vehicle leading the way, at the front of the column (breaking a trail)? Any other ideas for vehicles affecting the game environment? ...busting through fences and hedgerows? rutting the roads to inhibit wheeled vehicles? etc.? Thanks in advance, Ken
  9. This question is waaay off-topic for this thread, but maybe one of the CMX2 Thread Grogs is lurking about... I'm wondering if the "Snow" and "Deep Snow" ground conditions would be affected by vehicle traffic? In other words... Would my infantry tire less easily in Snow and Deep Snow if there was a tracked vehicle leading the way, at the front of the column (breaking a trail)? Any other ideas for vehicles affecting the game environment? ...busting through fences and hedgerows? rutting the roads to inhibit wheeled vehicles? etc.? Thanks in advance, Ken
  10. Well... Sheesh... Dare I admit?... that I actually *Liked* this scenario... even though I suck on the attack and could only pull a Draw in a PBEM against a brave and determined British opponent... However, had I known this was a "Rune" scenario, I would have immediately bitched a storm about it, instead of having fun... Hehe. Cheers, Ken
  11. Well... I've done it again... I started a game that I *meant* to be a pbem, but I thoughtlessly hit "One Player" in the battle select. After an hour+ of set-up time (Big scenario), I save the game, but can't save as pbem. When I open this "one player" saved game, I don't get an option for "Hotseat", "PBEM", etc. Is there a way to get this "One-Player" saved game changed into a PBEM file? Thanks in advance, Ken
  12. Sent you an e-mail. Pick your side and send me a set-up, if you want to try it. Ken
  13. That's a Big Battle I haven't played yet. I just got a new Dell a few months ago... maybe I can try it now. Any takers for a Monster Mash? I can usually PBEM a turn a day... more on weekends. I have no pref for side. Cheers, Ken
  14. Without reading the spoilers above, I am willing to PBEM this if anybody needs an opponent. Can usually do a turn/file a day. *Edit*(Found an Opponent) Okay Brent, thanks for the battle.* Ken [ June 12, 2005, 05:05 PM: Message edited by: kenfedoroff ]
  15. Hi OM, Thanks for sticking up for me. I think that is a mistake. They've got the numbers transposed. If I remember correctly, I got the win as Axis 77-23. Cheers, Ken
  16. This is exactly why we (sometimes... depends on the opponents and Ops.) use the "Play where they Lay" rule. The attacker is forced to move his support weapons forward -In game-, where they can be interdicted with fire. By the same token, the defender cannot beam units from a quiet sector to a threatened point, he must move them -in game-. We make allowances for the quirky game engine. Units that are thrown out of their entrenchment/building and can't be put back in their proper spot are allowed to beam to a safe location. As stated in a previous post, it is frustrating... but that's the game engine. Using the "Play Where they Lay" rule isn't for everyone... or for every Op., but in Franko's Anzio Op., and the "Juno Beach: Race for Caen" Op. where the Op. represents one day of fighting, we thought PWTL might give a more realistic simulation of the tactical problems/situation that commanders encountered historically in WW2. Hopefully, the CMX2 game engine can handle Ops. in a more realistic way than the current one. Salute, Ken
  17. Got my new rig. It's fantastic for CM. I recommend it. Hope it does as well with CMX2. Cheers, Ken
  18. Hi Eric, I just started this as PBEM. The map on this is really quite amazing. Keep up the good work, Ken
  19. Thanks guys, for your thoughts and ideas. I figured it's more than enough for CM, but who knows what the next CMX2 system might need? Sincerely, Ken
  20. Hi Eric, Thanks for sending your new Op. along. Now... Does anybody need a crash-test dummy to play this against? If so... Drop me a line. (E-mail in profile) Edit: *Found an opponent, thanks* Thanks, Ken [ April 19, 2005, 06:09 PM: Message edited by: kenfedoroff ]
  21. Hello, Sent you an e-mail requesting your Op. Does anybody need an opponent for this? I can play either side. Can do at least 1-file-a-day and more on weekends. Ken
  22. Well... if it lasts 4-5 years (as my current Dell has), it averages out to less than $2 (U.S.) a-day... which seems reasonable if it can play both CM game engines. Ken
  23. Hello All, I've had good luck with my previous Dell systems, and intend to purchase another. The idea behind replacing my current system (from year 2000) is to be ready for CMX2, but at the same time (and this is imperative)... Still be able to play CMBB and CMAK with better speed and graphics. I am wondering if the Dimension 8400 system below will work (for another 4 years)? It seems like a good value that might operate both CM game engines. Intel Pentium 4 Processor 630 with HT Technology (3GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 160GB SATA Hard Drive 19" Dell UltraSharp Digital Flat Panel Display (1905FP) 256MB PCI Express x16 NVIDIA GeForce 6800 16x DVD-ROM Drive 16x Max CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) Sound Blaster Audigy 2ZS (D) Sound Card Dell 5650 Surround Sound 5.1 Speaker System with Subwoofer Microsoft Office Basic Edition 2003 (includes Excel) The above is copied from a Dell catalog, and also gives an E-value Code: 6F893-D50426R The catalog also offers the option of upgrading the Hard Drive to one of the following (for $160): 160GB Raid 1 320GB Raid 0 Are either one of these HD upgrades important for speeding up the current and future CM game engines? I'm pretty much set on Dell. I don't know squat about computers, so I want something I can just plug-in and go... without having to mess around with much. Thanks for your time, Ken
  24. Er... What bait-mod would you be using with that? Sincerely, Hooked on Moltke
  25. Okay... great... the new engine has a cup holder. Now... when can I down-load the demo? Sincerely, Sgt. Smart-butt
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