Ami

I would say that my favorite part of the CC series was following the exploits of my individual soldiers as the campaign progressed. It was always so exciting to see them rack up experience and medals. The other nice thing about the CC series was the campaign system in the CC4 and CC5. Yeah, it wasn't the greatest in the world, but it did a good job of creating a "bigger picture" when playing the individual battles. Of course, though those two things are nice, they are greatly outweighed by the advantages of CMBO and CMBB, which have already been enumerated by others here. The operations in CMBO and CMBB can also still give a nice experience of handling favorite troops through multiple battles (I'm thinking of the CMBO operation Carentan, my all-time favorite) Does Panzer_General179 even want to respond to any of this? I think it's interesting how often people ask questions, and lots of others weigh in to answer them, but then the person who asked the question never responds. Anyway... Ami [ November 24, 2002, 04:05 AM: Message edited by: Ami ]

Thanks Rob! I guess we'll all just have to wait it out until he gets back.

I've been checking there regularly, but it doesn't seem like it's been getting updated. Has it just been overshadowed by the other mod catalog sites, or is Kump (I think that's the guy that runs it) just on vacation? Thanks to whoever can answer this. Ami

Thanks for the pictures

BUMP

Green Hornet- I don't know exactly how they have changed the MGs, but you can probably find something at the CMBB FAQ: http://www.battlefront.com/cgi-bin/bbs/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=022774 or do a search. Where I most noticed the change was in the Finnish scenario. I had one MG covering an area and the Russians that tried to cross it had a heck of a time. It alone wasn't enough to stop the attack cold, but it made a big difference (forgot to check after the battle how many casualties he inflicted ), and I can imagine it would have been much different had I had artillery to call in on the suppressed troops, multiple MGs at work, or troops to launch a counterattack. Bottomline- and I am not the first, and won't be the last to say it- MGs in CMBB are a different animal than they were in CMBO, and many, if not all, players will have to greatly change how they tackle an MG defense. Mark

1. There were numerous times when the Death Clock came into play and my tanks continued to fire on his, and vice versa. They were a nice touch, and added more suspense to the armor engagements. 2. This is touchy because I don't know exactly how much I'm allowed to say, but it seemed pretty complete to me. There are definitely still things to be finished, but overall the game seemed close to complete. 3. Ha! I just barely started a battle in CMBO. I'll keep playing it, but that won't stop me from wishing and pining for CMBB to come out. Mark

I hope everyone isn't sick of hearing reports about the previews yet... Well, I just got back from spending the day down at Schrullenhaft's place playing with all the new toys in CMBB. I played just a couple battles, but it was enough to impress me. In one I had a Finnish platoon up against a few companies of Russians. The changes in how MGs work were definitely noticeable, and my small Finnish force ended up holding out pretty well, even though in the end they were all overrun Second game was Russians vs. Germans in an armor battle. I had a mixed force of KVIs and T-34s. Schrullenhaft had Pz IIIs and Stug IIIs. His armor did surprisingly well against the T-34s and KVIs, and I suffered some heavy losses in the beginning. Eventually one KVI got some lucky shots and managed to flank him, and I ended up being able to take out all of his armor. Formidable things, those KVIs. As far as graphics, new commands, new units, and such, I was very impressed. The game looks beautiful and definitely has more depth to it than CMBO. I feel a little disappointed now, knowing that I will have to wait until September to be able to play it again. That's all. Anyone have any questions, I'll answer them (within the limits I am bound to). Mark BTW- Thanks alot for having me over Schrullenhaft. If you are ever looking for a PBEM opponent, I'll give it a try. [ July 21, 2002, 05:09 AM: Message edited by: Ami ]

Schrullenhaft- So which day will it be? You can send any details to the email address in my profile. Thanks. Ami

Schrullenhaft- I'll bring chips or drinks or whatever you would like me to. Ami

YES!!! I live in Bountiful and it is definitely worth the drive down there to see it. The 13th or 20th are both fine for me. I simply can't believe my luck! I never thought anyone would do a preview in Utah. Ami