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I just reinstalled CMBO, tried to run it and got a blue screen and a STOP error. So I then patched it (1.12) and got a different problem. Even with the CD(BTS/BF.com version) in the drive and compatability mode unchecked, it gives me 'Insert CD'. I click OK and it gives me only 'Multiplayer' or 'Exit' on the start screen. This problem is frustrating as I wanted to play a bit of battle in NW Europe. Is there something I've missed?

It was probably more the NZ 28th Bn (Maori) who would do that sort of thing (use captured MG34s) but not until later in the Italian campaign.

I just reinstalled CMBO and patched it (1.12) and got the same problem. Even with the CD(BFdotcom version) in the drive and compatability mode unchecked, it gives me 'Insert CD'. I click OK and it gives me only 'Multiplayer' or 'Exit' on the start screen. :confused: This problem is frustrating as I wanted to play a bit of battle in NW Europe. Is there a fix or sumfink?

I don't know if I'm too late or if this has already been suggested (don't really care that much either) but here goes: When designing a desert scenario, I can simulate a preceding creeping barrage by placing lots of nifty craters and adjusting the number of casualties on the defending side. However, I cannot simulate the dust kicked up by the bombardment which the attackers are supposed to advance behind, without creating dust storm weather conditions. Therefore, I humbly ask BFCdotcom to endow scenario makers to allow dust to hang around for a few turns at the start of a scenario to simulate a pre-game barrage. While we're on the topic of what I'd like to see in future: Vichy French for the Syrian campaign.

Who was that masked man? Mace </font>

Yes you can mod the AAV version, it has all the same folders. Don't know if it is CMOS (or whatever) compatible but you could certainly do a 'cold' mod i.e. replace .bmps in folders with new ones. Tom's Greece Mod? First I've heard of it (which isn't surprising). Personally, I'm not going to start playing around with the AAV version with mods. It is just like CMAK but only up to 1943. Terrain is the same. No yanks. The 'highlight' map in the game bar shows Greece. No HUGE changes (not worth a patch in my book, I'd rather see CMX2 first).

Actually, disregard me posting a screenie. I didn't realise I'd need webspace. I can e-mail to someone who does though.

Yeah, the multimedia presento was alright. Informative and did not treat you like a moron like a lot of other multimedia presentations do. Especially liked the situation maps for Crete that highlighted troop dispositions etc. I'll try and dig up a screenie of the Bren AAMG.

OK Hans all I need is an e-mail address. Size is 5.7Mb: jpegs compressed as RAR.

I'll have a look in the Australian Defence Force Academy library for you. Gimme a couple of days and I'll get back to you on the weekend.

Well as stated, its not in the CMAK Australian Army Version (AAV) so obviously we don't get the Syrian campaign. Oh well, maybe in CMX2...

Just looked inside CMAK AAV and was mightily impressed. Congrats BFdotcom. Minor whinge: why no Syria? Hope it is planned for the future. Otherwise, good historical additions with interesting trivia etc. Solid professional job.

Scanning of Schmidt maps and photos completed. Size is 6.4Mb as jpegs compressed in RAR file. If you want a copy, speak now or forever hold your peace. Pls specify jpeg or pdf and zip or rar format.

G'day All, Firstly, apologies for not posting in a while, but sadly my interest in CMAK flagged for a bit. Secondly, I've discovered a book that may appeal to some scenario designers (apologies in advance to grognards who've already discovered it). The book: Charles B. MacDonald and Sidney T. Mathews, Three Battles: Arnaville, Altuzzo and Shcmidt, Washington: Department of the Army, 1952. It is part of the series United States Army in World War II commissioned by the Office of the Chief of Military History. It is a very rich resource with: descriptive AARs, annotated aerial photos, 10-20m contour interval maps and battle diagrams. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who is interested in designing scenarios based on Arnaville, Altuzzo or Schmidt. Bearing in mind it is a government publication from 1952, I am willing to scan limited parts (maps and aerial photos) for scenario designers. If you are a serious designer, let me know and I'll email it out in jpeg or pdf form once I have a good sized mailing list. Any takers?

Oh, I get it now... another sweet breakfast treat for obese septics!

Well, DUH! He is after all Oddstrailyun and he's taken a shine to Noba. That ALONE is damning. [qb]

1. If you had nothing else on summer tv, you'd be a cricket fan too... oh hang on, the rules are probably beyond your scope of comprehension; 2. my trained monkey who bashes keyboard for me does not deign to give an answer for that one (after all, if I'm a blithering drunk on tv, who sez you have to watch?); and 3. knobba can look after himself, I'm not going to defend his six-pack-induced-bfdotcom-ravings.

You can write?!! Mace </font>

wot, am I gonna call you up and yell at you over the telephone? do you take written abuse?

wow, WTF, first cab off the rank. greetings queenie an' all. since its just us antipodean former convicts lounging around, whom do I start off by insulting?

I sit in a warehouse and test artillery shells by bashing them with a sledgehammer before they a shipped out to their units. bit boring but the pay is good for some reason. so tell me, I see yor a 'miner', but exactly how old are you?

ahh, at last, someone to drink beer with. crack open a frosty knobba

Sorry, but yes. Try again next time. Mace </font>

Am I too late to get my name to appear in this thread before it hits the 300 posts mark?

ok, I'll look at the list of scenarios, tell me if you've already played it... BTW, got my copies for A$25 each.