Fetchez la Vache
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I have every faith in the ability of the CM Community to throw up a huge numbers of skins, maps and grass mods.
Given the lack of a random map generator, I might even feel obliged to contribute myself this time around. :-)
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I would just say "Canadian Army and friends" since the Canadians did all the real fighting against the SS anyway.
I think you'd be perfectly right say so! Although I'd like to think the Brits were there for you too when you needed them...
I'd only place Canadians second to the NZ'ers in my own personal grossly-generalized-scale-of-Allied-fighting-prowess-and-daring-do. ;-)
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Random maps are fun (if you roll a good one) in their own way. I think it is a shame they can't be supported in the CMx2 engine. It's an upshot of the way the game has developed.
In fact I did (and do) wonder if CMx2 has moved away from what I liked so much in CMBO/BB/AK. I never got into CMSF. Initially I thought it was the setting, which is still a factor I must admit. But later on I realized I didn't really need 1:1 soldiers, or improved graphics or a super C&C structure. I just wanted to play ASL-type games on my computer while hovering 100m above the battlefield. A 'counters with graphics' type game suits me fine, although I always appreciate a proper shot-penetration physics engine going on underneath the hood. Dive rolls are so 80's don't cha know dahling?
So I have sympathy for the OP in his disappointed, although not the delivery style.
I am looking forward to CMBN very much. However I also suspect that I will have a twinge of dissatisfaction in that it's no longer exactly what I need. TOW and the Men at War series of games have scratched my itch for games played at eye level. I hope I'm still itchy...
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You have perfectly reasonable point. "Commonwealth" is a lazy and poor choice of word used to crudely compartmentalize the Allies.
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God fornøjelse :-)
Thanks, I'll remember that now! But I can see the pronunciation is going to be tricky. And I'm going to need a new keyboard. :-/
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For the silly majority who refuse to learn Danish' date=' here's a link to a translation:[/quote']
Actually I'm going through it in English and Danish. I'm thinking of moving to Copenhagen so why not start learning the lingo now? :-D
Stuff this is wetting the old whistle. Times are good!
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That was very traumatic to watch as some best friends are made from plastic.
I have a puncture repair kit you can borrow if you like?
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Google suggests Pz IIIL only used by PzDiv 116. This was initially on the wrong side of the Seine and only got to grips with the US 3rd Army in August during the Mortain c/attack.
You'll have to wait for the Ost Front module, I guess. Soz, because they are very nice looking vehicles. Lovely proportions imo. :-(
Probably a few Pz III AOP and Command tanks dotted around, but those aren't what you are after, are they?
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Whoops, since I managed to get a red card for (I guess) "Blatant advertisements", I'd just like to apologise and point out that I think anyone who buys such a game involving nazi's and dinosaurs is certifiable and the entire game concept is frankly laughable to the extent that I still can't believe it's not an April Fool's joke. No offense to anyone here who's rushed off to buy the (not)aforementioned game, of course. ;-)
Now, nazi's and ninja zombie dinosaurs? That is an entirely different matter. :-D
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Rarity depends on the time scale in question: Triassic; Jurassic; or Cretaceous.
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You can't beat Real People .
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I'm surprised BFC have discounted Steam as a delivery system. Why, CMBN would be the perfect compliment to such awesomeness as Dino D-Day!
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Pass me another Raptor Hans, this one's gone all mushy.
*bang head on desk*
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The same - or a very similar - procedure would work once they were ashore.
From what I have read, the markings were only for the Landing Craft 'phase'. Once onshore they would have reverted back to direct-fire mode I reckon. Although maybe they were useful for doing Maths homework?
I'm also not sure that the CS Centaurs were abandoned on the beach since again I have seen references to them fighting inland for the next 1-2 weeks. But, as was pointed out, several of them were 'acquired' by A/B and other such needy types since the RM Support Group they were originally attached too was ad hoc and really only intended for the landings themselves.
At some point all/most of the Centaurs were rounded up, shipped back the UK (?) and then re-distributed in a more formal fashion.
To me, these were the 'Rodin' of the Commonwealth forces. That's why I like 'em. :-D
(Note that my knowledge and references are mainly about vehicles types and modelling, rather than TOE or actual historical happenings. I'm only really interested in the vehicles themselves.)
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Yup, us OS X users aren't too bothered. :-)
(Well at least once I see pre-orders opening for us, that is.)
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Hmmm. Let's see...
3 instead of 4 shock absorbers. No extra springs on the last two wheel stations. No additional air intake. No armoured rear cover. Different track tensioning system. And finally a completely different engine.
Nope. New model needed. :-)
(I fully admit to sitting here with an Osprey book on my lap, I'm not THAT sad.)
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Well...
The idea was for 80 Centaur CS tanks to be mounted on Landing Craft (sans engines) and provide close fire support for the D-Day landings. But Monty liked the idea so much he 'suggested' that engines were put back in so the tanks could be driven ashore as well. See, he could have good ideas you know!
The turret markings were there to aid fire control while they were sitting offshore in the Landing Craft by lining up the turret with the required bearing. I don't know exactly how this was achieved since I have no idea about how arty is directed. :-)
Anyway they did a damn fine job and after the support group was disbanded after the landings, the remaining Centaur CS tanks were passed over to various regiments and popped up occasionally thereafter. Nice story.
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Jeff Morris as Private Cowboy.
"If we take them out there in that rain, they'll rust up on us." *squint*
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The Cromwell - specifically the RM Centaur 95mm CS.
*sigh*
I know, I know, next module.
And if they're not in there I'm having a stroppy fit.
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Not sure that was standard US Army doctrine.
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Suddenly neurons click into place! Wasn't the rifle holding style we're discussing known as "at trail"? At least I have some Napoleonic figures described as such...
In which case it was taught in training I think?
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For the use of: running rings around Big Cats and playing peek-a-boo behind buildings, and otherwise resetting their target timers.
Gamey? Yes. Funny? Priceless.
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"There you go, more negative waves! Have a little faith, baby! Have a little faith..."
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Personally I'm not worried since there are Real People who man BF's tech support desk.
Now, if this was Activision, or some other faceless giant, THEN I would be worried.
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No idea about training, but that position frankly looks more comfortable for sprinting - and you'd probably be utilising the weight of the rifle to help you move forward (like swinging your arm).
I'm think they would revert back to a "ready" position if there was the possibility of a close chance encounter with the enemy...
Preview or how to kill 17 Shermans with one Panther
in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
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Aussies? Equal third with the Poles and Scots. Too close to call. :-)
Muscat - we're living in Medinat Al Ilam, so just down Alan Shearer Street from MSQ. Great place and people, as you say. Both of us working so only the kids to go mad over the summer. Sorry, go more mad over the summer. ;-)
MIght be time for a change soon though, so time to break out the Danish phrase book. Min måde eksplodere i glæde!