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 ]