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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    Originally posted by Stoffel:

    Hi Mikko,

    [snip]

    Btw who was that lucky person........? :rolleyes:

    If you are referring to the lad who managed a victory though lacking reinforcements it was rjohnson@invoqsystems.com who managed this in the "Arch Enemies" scenario. Other guys could have managed it as well but this one I could verify... ;)

    -T

    [Edited as I got a new keyboard with a propely functioning "E" key tongue.gif ]

    [ August 26, 2002, 04:30 AM: Message edited by: Traject0ry ]

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    Thank you brave souls for stating YHOs. As I'm running a tournament FOR you (though I get to feel the heat as well...) the idea is to get feedback and make decisions for the future.

    The problems you've been having with e-mail should vanish if you regularly keep demanding for missing turns. In that case a mail that was not delivered can be resent more quickly. Read the topic if turns are late. Many guys are polite enough to post here if they are away. Some are also clever enough to post if the opponents don't reply to their mails. I hope these things are sorted out without further difficulty.

    I've been away meself for about 40 hours (weekend off, local music video festival demanded my presence. Nothing happens here without me ;) )and am catching up with the workload both with the tourney and in RL.

    Keep posting and playing lads. I like to hear from any sort of trouble you engage during the tournament as I know that some things are bound to bug you. Just splurt it out and I try to make things better.

    -T

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    Originally posted by Determinant:

    [snip]Come back Tero! We need you! Before we all transfer to the Russian Front to be confronted by severely undermodelled Finnish SMG squads.

    Regards,

    Nigel

    I thought I heard he was on a summer camp. He'll be back within a week methinks...

    Originally posted by schmegeg:

    The Schmegeg Report:

    D v X Audacity @ Aullion 57 for D 43 for X

    This was my absolute favorite scenario

    Mine too. Prolly the very best I have ever played. Hope that Boyd does not read this topic :D .

    It would get to his head ;) .

    -T

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    Loads of feedback are pouring in as I hoped.

    I hope that you are not expecting personal replies as my time is rather limited to accomplish full scale correspondence with 24 people. Here are some main points and replies to them:

    Slow Progress

    I can't do much to prevent it. I WAS expecting some difficulties on this sector and don't feel crushed about the matter.

    Solutions:

    1. Deadlines :( . I hate deadlines :mad: . No deadlines :eek: .

    2. Creating groups for tourneys consisting "fast lane" with turn a day rate and a slower pace group for 4-5 mails per week and the snail lane for the slower players. Separate finals for all the groups. This too is bound to cause trouble but is the best thing I can figure out.

    Random reinforcement insertions

    Yes, they are unfair :rolleyes: . War is not fair. As I'm a democrat I could have a vote (Yea/Nay) for fixed arrivals but IMHO as this tournament IS SUPPOSED to be about reacting to the surprises and changing conditions of the battlefield I'd love to have them included. Somebody has done very well in one of the games though his luck was so rotten that the promised reinforcements never materialized.

    Arrival of CM:BB

    I rest my case. I will acquire a copy and play the game. Still I'm more attracted to west front as the east front provides way more difficulties in scenario designing. I hope I get to post the honours and send the rewards as this folds up. I'll run this as long as you are willing to play. If you think it is not fun we'll call it a day and my boss will see me doing some REAL work for a change...

    Feel free to quote this or just to post your opinions about the three matters above. These were the only things that showed in multiple mails.

    -T

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

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    Originally posted by JigVictor07:

    Another battle finished in LFHB:

    Allied B (me, jyrki.virtanen@uku.fi) vs Axis Z (The Tanklord, electric@mail.bip.net) 60/32, Allied tactical victory in Audacity at Auillon.

    One more to go and it's almost finished, too.

    Good Job with the scenarios. Hope you enjoyed the bunch already done.

    Originally posted by Sergei (23 ItK 61):

    [snip]

    Have a g1 lad...

    Originally posted by the dreaded schmegeg:

    The Schmegeg Report:

    D Versus Z Birds of Prey

    We are sure there is something wrong here but here goes

    Allied D 63 Axis Z 35 it honestly could of gone either way, but the game rifle goes to the opposing team's Obg Knappe, he took out 3 Armored vehicles with a Faust under heavy enemy fire his widow of course will recieve the honors because we weren't sporting enough to take him prisoner. tongue.gif

    Yet another finished. Soon all is done but the scoreboard :D

    Originally posted by 86smope (or something like that):

    Still no contact from MechB, thats 10 days now.

    Too bad, I was just about to open up a big ol' can of whoop ass.

    CMBB is coming ever so sooner, so 125 days seems... a bit long. Can we tcp/ip one evening to gain some time?

    The rules state that you should play all as Pbem if requested. If you'd like to TCP/IP some or all and your opponents agree there is nothing against it in the rules. This should be for fun... ...and glory and fame of course! ;)

    I do not think that your CM:BO does not run after installing CM:BB. I do not think that BTS sends strike team to take you out for playing CM:BO after the launch of CM:BB. This goes for the rest of you also. I hope we can wrap this up before CM:BB reaches the stores but if not you have to play yuor games or drop out from the tourney.

    I mail to your opponent. I sure hope he replies. If not we'll have to figure it out fast!

    To Mike and Kuma:

    You guys seem to enjoy ripping each other apart so no further comments are required smile.gif .

    To everybody:

    Those of you who haven't seen the Monty Python's Holy Grail and can't quote at least one half of the dialogue from memory alone I have some homework to be done. Watch the movie :D .

    -T

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    Originally posted by Offwhite:

    Allied C1 (ezp@mail) here... [snip]Except on weekends, I've tried to send turns within 48 hours of receiving them, so please let me know if you don't hear from me for longer than that... a couple of my mails have apparently not gotten through, but they were not bounced back to me, so I have no other way of knowing if you guys don't get them.

    I hope all you lads pop here once in a while as this is a great place for information on game progress and possible difficulties (technical, RL etc.) causing all sorts of delays are sorted here. If you are not sure that the opponent got the last files sent e-mail them and ask. If these bounce as well just post here and I'll try to reach 'em...

    -T

    [ August 22, 2002, 03:20 AM: Message edited by: Traject0ry ]

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

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    Originally posted by Mike:

    Z2 vs B2: Dies Irae - about to finish - the final movie has gone off the the foe and I await the AAR. I think I'm gonna win...but by how much????????

    By gun length?

    By bumper length?

    Or by bumper sticker length?

    Keep us posted ;)

    Originally posted by Mike:

    Z2 vs C2: Old Foes - The Mad Finn is running away - as soon as he's confronted by something more than old men and young boys his brave British "Tommies" tuck their tails between their legs adn flee from the brave Luftwaffe Panzertruppen!! lol

    T15, and we'vev finally got a bit of real contact if not too much combat.

    Z2 vs D2: Mechanised Bushmen - last minute flag rushes are underway with about 2 or 3 moves to go. German counterattacks are making good progress so far!! :D

    Why does the "Bushmen" always end up in a flagrush? Too few large VLs :rolleyes: ?

    Originally posted by Kuma:

    Update.

    Mechanized Bushmen W2-C2

    - File 14 sent.

    - The brave scout puppy Leffe doing wonderful. Enemy soldiers seen what was thought sunbathing but later turned out to having a hang over after too many schnapps. Going to deliver some headache pills for poor lads asap

    That Leffe fights grand for the value. I'll add him to the LFHB too so you can utilize the excellent tail-wagging man's best friend in those scenarios as well ;) .

    Originally posted by Kuma:

    April's Fool X2-C2

    - File 26 sent.

    - Some [CENSORED] dropping on my neck. Not anymore. One [CENSORED] executed for wearing a funny looking tupé. One house executed for being there. Onwards we go like Titanic. Lucky me, there's no ice bergs nearby.

    [snip]

    Don't think you have won them already as the iceberg arrives as a reinforcement on turn 6. Expect to be hit and sunk before turn 25... :D

    -T

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    Originally posted by mike the wino:

    Updates from W2

    W2 vs A2: Don't know yet. I may be achieving the most spectacular victory since...well, uh, well some really cool victory. Or I might have all my little bits blown across the entire. Outcome slowly forthcoming.

    Read you loud and clear... ...or should I say aloud and clear :confused: tongue.gif

    Originally posted by mike the wino:

    W2 vs B2: No idea still dark. And I think there are no VL in this game. Now what do I do?

    Try and win the war lad. This one is tricky as you actually have to kill in order to win :D .

    Originally posted by mike the wino:

    W2 vs C2: Leffe is running around and playing. It would seem that the lil pup has other orders. From our intelligence we have gathered, it is believed he is planting a new explosive called a "Slide Mine". Little of this weapon is known. Will post when testing yields results.

    You should be serious about the "Elite Leffe" as it cost your enemy over 400 points to deploy and has all sorts of secret weapon and sensor gimmicks installed... ;)

    Originally posted by mike the wino:

    W2 vs D2: It looks like, well, um...*shakes head in disbelief*...not too good for my feared Teutonic Sprinting Team. One of the team buses broke down on the way to the game and some of the boys wandered off when the chearleaders showed up. Damn kids letting their hormones get the best of them.

    I be lucky to pull off an Axis Total and Complete Loss.

    Turns are out.

    I sure hope that none of you can actually win them all. It might be possible though...

    -T

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

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    Originally posted by 86smopuim:

    </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />

    Mech Bushmen: Last heard from opponent 8/12/02.

    Still true. Can't find a post in this thread that notes he is away. Doesn't mean I just didnt find it. jdejohn, are u out there?

    Dies Ireas: Turn 7 or so. Progress slow, but sure.

    At the *current* rate of turn arround, it will take a ~125 days to finish Dies Ireas.</font>
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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    Originally posted by ryddle:

    [snip] btw, I've just adopted Unt. Nolte, who was the hero of the day. I would post a picture of this cute little fella, [snip]

    Ah, as soon as the games are finished we expect to meet this grand fellow...

    -T

    [Edited as a feeble attempt to fit this on page 10]

    [ August 20, 2002, 04:59 AM: Message edited by: Traject0ry ]

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

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    Originally posted by schmegeg:

    The Schmegeg Report:

    Allied D versus the Hated Axis W

    Allied D 46 Axis W 54 :(

    Had they not put rocks in the snowballs it would of been a fair fight :mad: Don't they realize someone could of lost an eye :eek: I was treed by Timberwolves during the entire encounter and cannot be held responsible :rolleyes:

    Such unsportsmanship like conduct calls for severe punishment:

    "Hated Axis W" will, in case of a point draw, automatically lose his place in the finals IF he does not redeem himself by being kind to elder people, animals and children. That is probably THE most severe punishment known to mankind :D .

    Originally posted by schmegeg:

    Quick question doesn't Finland have special homes for people like Mikko and his cronies? :D

    In Finland your proper place is shown to you by the community. If you are strong you get to wrestle with the polar bears, fast ones catch and gut the wolves, those with dexterity and craftmanship build the igloos and kayaks.

    Intelligent fellows like me eat all sorts of exotic plantlife and fungi, drink vodka and commune with the spirits. This also provides me with an ability to connect in the 'net and send eerie messages to people all around the world like SEND MORE SCENARIOS or GET THE BLOODY GAMES FINISHED . I can also commune with the martians, Elvis, Kennedy family and Winona Ryder (though she never returns my "calls") but only when completely sloshed.

    :D

    -T

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    Originally posted by Mike:

    A result, we have a result...and hte result is....[drum roll][/drum roll]

    In the matter of the game of CMBO between Mike (Z2) and Marko (A2)

    the result...

    is....

    A DRAW!!

    :D

    Axis 46 points, allies 43 (and then only cos of his gamey last minute flag rush with gun-disabled churchills and crews!! lol)

    Teaches you to shoot at the poor crews with everything you got :D .

    Nice game lads and hope you had fun (even though the gamey crews stole the show :rolleyes: ).

    -T

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    No worries lads. No deadlines will be issued in this tournament. The idea is that you participated because you WANT TO PLAY and if RL gathers troubles to one of my most enthusiastic lads the rest will have to bear with such a fact.

    I trust that you can communicate about the proper send rates and such between yourselves (having a clear example here above). I don't mind if this folds up nicely soon but again I also understand that there are other things in one's life than CM:BO. Thus no deadline.

    If somebody seems to be lagging severely behind it is possible to replace that player with a willing victim from the reserves who would CONTINUE THE ONGOING GAMES but I sincerely hope that such drastic measures will never become necessary.

    -T

    [ditd as I hav problms with th "" ky]

    [ August 16, 2002, 06:58 AM: Message edited by: Traject0ry ]

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

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    Originally posted by mike the wino:

    Dear Traject0ry ,

    Let me start this missive by stating I hate you. I hate your mother, your father and mostly I hate whoever designed these sceanrios. It is a well known fact that the German forces were far superior than the Allies in all aspects (just ask me and I will verify it). But these scenarios attempt to overlook this obvious fact and force me to use things like planning, supporting fire, and ...*shudders*..."tactics". Should I lose any of the scenarios, I blame you.[snipped the Graemlin]

    What an incident as I also hate most of the people above :D . I have sadly noted the same ignorance of the ÜberGerman superiority in the scenarios :( . Perhaps the Teutons will fare better in the next tournament thus allowing complete lack in planning and use of tactics on the axis side ;) .

    Originally posted by mike the wino:

    On to the real updates:

    W2vsA2-I thinks dis one is "Dies Horribly" or somefink lik dat. T8 moving along thanks to my oppenent shooting emails in the morning, thereby forcing me to reply and miss work. Well, I don't really MISS it but I do show up late.[snip went the Graemlin]

    W2vsB2-"Arch Enemies" Shuffling through the dark, bumping toes on hard pointy rocks, much swearing. Politely asked oppenent to light 3-4 vehicles on fire to light the way. Gamey bastiche declined this most simple request. T5 or 6, no contact.

    W2vsC2-"Mechanized Bushman" Kuma put the puppy down and send me a turn. Oh wait, what's that on my screen..it's Kuma's DAMN DOG scouting my lines. [snip said the "eek" Graemlin...] Very sneaky, indeed.

    W2vsD2-"April Fools" Don't want to give away forces but he has declined my reasonable request for an immediate surrender in the face of my superior Germanic hordes. Now I must crush him...or at least try. ;)

    IF I have mixed up battles/ oppenents, sorry but I am at work and doing this from memory. Taking off for Seattle this weekend so no turns from me 'til Sunday night. More posts if I am winning, if losing I will be drowning my sorrows and sobbing in the dark.

    We would prefer to hear from you even if the scenarios take a wicked turn as this seems to bring out the most poetic aspects of the CM:BO players tongue.gif .

    [snipped the rest of the stupid Graemlins as I'm allowed only eight per post! :eek: :mad: ]

    Originally posted by "Sergei":

    [snip]Maybe I should cut down on coffee?[snip]

    How about cutting down the enemies lad tongue.gif ?

    Originally posted by Kuma of Finland:

    Update.

    Mechanized Bushmen W2-C2

    - File 8 sent.

    - Nothing in sight(s). Except me fooling with my [CENSORED]. Although my scout puppy Leffe is doing marvellous job by laying slide mines behind enemy lines

    April's Fool X2-C2

    - File 18 sent.

    - Oh, what was that? Oh, it was only YAGRA (Yet Another Germie Running Away). Overdose of lead I suppose

    Dies Irae Y2-C2

    - File 22 sent.

    - Ye Gods, there is LOADS of those guys coming! No wonder ppl are talking about one of the bloodiest scenarios here. Well, I just have to throw more water on the sauna rocks

    Arch Enemies Z2-C2

    - File 28 sent.

    - Nothing nothing. Fallschirmpuppies didn't approve my suggestion of them standing up and waving their hands so I could shoot- err, SEE them

    /kuma

    Looks like things are moving forwards or backwards on almost every front.

    -T

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    Originally posted by ryddle:

    [snip]I'm not sure, and I'm too lazy to do a web search, but "dies irae", might be better translated "days of wrath" [snip]

    redface.gif

    Well, you don't have to translate it to Finnish before attempting to figure it out in English :D . To further add to my defense in a matter clearly concerning religion I have never been part of any religous sect, cult or whatever you like to call them. Author of the scenario could have known better. Boyd is a member of several cults, sects or whatever you like to call them :D:D

    Originally posted by ryddle:

    [snip]btw, bloody good job on the scens.... for whoever wrote them. For the longest time I've avoided scens b/c any one of the following reasons (poor briefing so you didn't know your full objective, poor setup conditions/reinforcements arriving (panthers spawning in the middle of a company anyone?), etc) I've found these scens to be excellent. Of course, my opinions might change when i'm more on the receiving end of some of the goodies that my nme's have.

    We have done our best with these. One of the aspects almost completely ignored was balance as on most occasions the troop rosters were the main historical sources of the author. To add atmosphere the briefings are based on actual orders received by the historical commanders/troops thus allowing a margin of error in knowledge of enemy positions, number and quality. Sometimes these errors were sources of great grief to the troops deployed.

    The idea is to reproduce the problems and challenges faced by field commanders in both armies. The air arm plays a large part in many of these but it was buggering hard to find any encounters at all that were not strongly affected by either strong effort of air arm or huge number of artillery rounds used. "Down unders" also did a fine job in attempting to cover something else than the initial landing period or the Ardennes which both have received proper attention from excellent scenario authors.

    I hope that the rest of the lads are happy with them too. I'd also like to receive possible further compliments via e-mail as I'm not very good in handling such matters publicly :rolleyes: . Post flames here though. I handle those much better ;) .

    Play, kill, enjoy, make friends and remember to feed your pets and families!

    I'm off to watch "Band of Brothers". Might pop into a bookstore on the way to acquire a copy of "Latin-English dictionary" as I finally seem to have some need for one ;) ...

    -T

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    Wow, results and situational reports are pouring in.

    Besides that I'm actually getting (some) e-mails giving both valuable hints and morale bolstering feedback! I've avoided commenting the scenarios as much as possible but can't hold my breath forever :eek: .

    It seems that "Dies Irae" ("Day of Hatred" for those sleeping through their latin lessons just like I did) has expectedly been the bloodiest of the FK&C encounters this far. Most frustrating one is hard to spot as it seems everybody has a personal favourite in that category.

    Keep the games runnin' lads ;) ...

    -T

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    "Two Steps of Death" -thread

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    Originally posted by schmegeg:

    Scenarios are great I don't have a single complaint. Maybe you could offer a crying towel to the one with the lowest points. I would like to get something out of this tournament! tongue.gif

    But you have already gotten a bunch of new imaginary friends!

    All these guys here exist in your mind for the rest of your life. What else could you possibly crave for eh??? :D

    Hope you truly enjoyed the match (Al and Stoffel that is) as "Hallo 2nd Panzer" was not one of my personal favourites ;) ...

    -T

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