Knavery

I just downloaded the demo. On my machine, it's horrible. I did turn the resolution up to where the game would look somewhat presentable on a wide screen 22" monitor, so that could be the cause of why it's choppy as hell. But for the resolution I chose, the graphics are still very bad. Without throwing my specs out there, let's just say I can run everything else out there. Is the full version any better? I was a huge fan of the CM series. Although the graphics weren't great, it was revolutionary as far as game play. I just don't see that here. I mean no offense to the developers. I mean I'd certainly like to give it a shot, but if it won't even work on machines that are already pushing the limits of modern technology, where do we turn to?

I am also thinking of purchasing this game. I saw it today in Best Buy, and almost bought it. But the lackluster reviews prevented me from doing so. I have all the Combat Mission games. They are all very awesome, but it would be cool to have something with a bit better graphics and in realtime--not the clickfest realtime. Now I'm not a wargame grognard, so I'm curious how this game is holding up. There doesn't appear to be a lot of buzz in the forums.

Thank you kindly! Just ordered it!

I read that you could buy the CMAK game and companion for $50.00, but I did not see a place for this. Could anyone direct me in the right place? I'd hesitate to pay more than $50.00. Knavery

No problem guys. I had purchased this game a while ago and recently got hired at Wickedtoast. What a great bunch of guys over there. It was the first game I thought that was deserving of a review because I've been trying to get into wargames for a while and this made it easy for me.

Check it out at www.wickedtoast.com. I know it's been out for a while, but better late than never right? I thought it'd make a good time for a review given that SC2 is in the works.

How do you take screenshots in SC: European Theater? I'm having a tough time getting any form of screenie from hitting the 'print screen' function. Thanks.

Wow! Thanks Les. That's exactly what I need.

Kuniworth, I visited your site, but none of the links seem to work.

Hey guys, I've read the manual and SC looks pretty simple to learn, but what do I do now? I've tried the first campaign where Germany attacks Poland and I've also tried the Overlord campaign. I'm actually kind of lost. Are there any strats for beginners? All I see are these counters and am not sure what I should be attatcking. If I have a division or army with a numerical number of 10 and I attack an enemy with a numerical number of 5, do they have a significant advantage? Is it better to keep the groups smaller without reinforcing them to keep the experience? I'm kind of lost.

Oh I have Century of Warfare. Sarge, you're getting a little ahead of the gun here. You're rattling all of these titles out and I don't even know how to wargame yet. LOLOL. I've seen you around on Matrix and I know you're quite the wargamer. I think I will learn SC to begin with while dabbling with KP and HTTR.

Hi everyone. I used to play the Combat Mission games here and there, but I wanted to get into hex-based wargaming a little bit. I bought this game about a year ago and just loaded it up. It's been referred to as a beer and pretzels game. This is NOT a beer and pretzels game. Unreal Tournament is a beer and pretzels game. This seems like a pretty decent game to start my wargaming experiences. I have also recently purchased Korsun Pocket and Highway to the Reich. Do any of you play the other two and would you strongly suggest learning Strategic Command first before hopping into some of these other titles?

I have never been so impressed than I have with you folks. I haven't been on the forums in a few days and I get an email from my company's mailroom stating that I have a package. I'm thinking WTF. So... I went up there and what do you know... Another strat guide. THANKS BTS!!! [ May 01, 2003, 10:05 AM: Message edited by: Knavery ]

Thanks Spook.. I appreciate it. I don't expect my site to take off, but it's good web development practice. I have had some help from a couple of other individuals with graphic design and such. I would like very much for my site to garner some hits, but it's not of the UTMOST importance to me. I'm just a fan of the game like anyone else, but would like the opportunity to host some scenarios. I'm glad some of you out there will help out. Thanks.

Ok... With things the way they are, is there a way to get some of you scenario designers to allow other sites to host SINGLE downloads of your scenarios regardless of review scores? A completely unbiased position would give all an opportunity to get recognized. Many of you designers have given the Scenario Depot the rights to destribute these, but what of new start-ups like my website and those of others? I'm not saying we have a right to anything, but for the Combat Mission community to grow, there should be a little bit more flexibility then to simply give ONE website all of the rights to distribute user-made scenarios. Of course I agree with contacting the designer and getting permission to distribute their work, but there must be some kind of agreement that can be made than to allow this monopoly of user created scenarios. This community could blossom even larger than it has if users were given more outlets they could gather resources from. What's right and what's wrong -- what's legal and what's not legal -- All of this set aside and using common sense, can there be some kind of agreement made if, in the future, some of us are interested in hosting your scenarios? Or are we wasting our breath?