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Hello: As far as I see there is no tutorial for the tutorial/training scenario in the Demo. In the real game, there are 2 tutorial campaigns, each consisting of 3 missions. These are covered in the game manual. Gerry

Thanks for the quick responses. Appreciate it. Any thoughts on my second question? "I also thought my soldiers would be slaughtered attacking up the Hill. But I broke 1 squad into teams to give them different roles and I used the Assault move for another squad. So they seemed to be able to generate enough firepower to allow the others to advance. Is it true that the Americans pack a lot of firepower, so that my scenario described above makes sense?" One thing I should say is they have more men. But still I thought the Jerries in the trenches would put more of a hurt on them as they advanced in the open. Gerry

Hello All: First, received the game today (yippee) and am OK with the interface etc. Just played the last mission of this Devon Campaign and, although I won, I had trouble with the support weapons. I used the Mortar w/o a spotter as the manual suggested. It had 10 kills. The HMG was frustrating however. Placed it as in manual and it never seemed to have a shot; I would set an arc, and nada. So I got frustrated in the end and rushed it up the middle. Still couldn't seem to find anyone to kill. So I guess it is LOS that is frustrating me. If a real unit is in the woods, they can see if they see the Hill or not. But it's hard for me, at least, to try and emulate that soldier's behavior. Any tips appreciated. I also thought my soldiers would be slaughtered attacking up the Hill. But I broke 1 squad into teams to give them different roles and I used the Assault move for another squad. So they seemed to be able to generate enough firepower to allow the others to advance. Is it true that the Americans pack a lot of firepower, so that my scenario described above makes sense? Thanks in advance, Gerry

Got the email from Battlefront; none from USPS. Been checking my quarantined mail too. So now I am beginning to worry...Gerry

One of the things I like to click any unit and TAB to get Unit Lock. Puts you right in that location focused on the unit facing in the right direction. Gerry

Hello: I ordered CMBN, not a pre-order. Do you get an email when it actually ships or was that just for pre-orders? I need to know when to keep an eye out for it as I had a game "disappear" in the mail before. Thanks, Gerry

Hello PT: Wondering about AI plans; is it something like the AT Gun in the demo "tutorial" will be moved to different spots for different playings? That happened to me and I thought it was pretty neat. Gerry

One of the best episodes! Gerry

No worries. Even though I won the training mission on my second go, I plan on doing all the training missions as I am new to the system. This will just be something to look forward to down the road. And I assume there will be more coming?! Gerry

Hello Chris: When it arrives I will have to check it out. But I don't think I can aspire to such lofty heights as making a campaign. I have never even made a scenario and even though I love history I don't read tactical-level accounts, so far anyway. I see that one of the in-game campaigns, Road to Montebourg, is getting a lot of good press. So that will be interesting to check out. Thanks, Gerry

Hello: Sorry, late to the system. Can someone briefly explain how scenarios are linked in a campaign? Is it possible to set up campaigns like Kampgruppe Peiper, etc. from the ASL system. Thanks, Gerry

Thanks v. much. Gerry

Anyone able to help? Thanks, Gerry

Hello: In the Road to Berlin I have occupied St. Martin Farm and there is no enemy nearby. How do you know if have control over it? I thought someone said the name text goes green when you have control but the text is still white in my mission. Also is there a way to get a report on how you are doing during the mission (casualties, etc.)? Thanks, Gerry

I find the View Lock to be very handy. Click an icon of yours far away, View Log, and you are transported to that location facing in the right direction also. Gerry

Steve, I am impressed that on such a momentous day that you take the time to answer my question. Appreciated. Gerry

Hello: Just with the Demo still but I assume it's the same in the game. Playing Road to Berlin and had a MG team close to the gap near the farmhouse. I wanted them to move a bit farther forward and to the right so they may have LOS to the crossroads. However, they moved across the gap and half are now dead as a doornail. What am I doing wrong? Do you have to zoom in a lot to be able to pinpoint a location. I read somewhere about an 8 x 8m tile. But that is probably the size of the gap. Anyway to get them to move a smidgin? Thanks in advance, Gerry

Hello: Can you play PBEM using WEGO and still have the ability to see replays of the turns. Thanks, Gerry

Hello: Wondering what modules cost in general in relation to the base game? This talk of modules make me think of ASL, a game I have enjoyed. Gerry

Thanks Chris. I will give that plan a try. Gerry

Hello: Need help with the tutorial. Other than taking the farm (secondary objective), what can you do on your left side? Near the enemy there is that huge open field that is too deadly for infantry to cross. Would you just set up a fire base in the 2nd floor of that building? And then send most troops down the right hand side (where all the bocage is)? How do you get infantry close to take out the ATG? Or do you mind your mortar rounds and focus them on the ATG? Any help appreciated. Gerry

The mission is to capture the crossroads. I am just thinking that it seems crazy to have them in the middle of the crossroads, where they would be vulnerable. But from your definition above, it seems it is required. I guess once the enemy has been cleared from the area it is easier to occupy it. Gerry

Hello: Sorry for the newbie question. Seems like this would be an occupy-type objective. Does that then mean you have to physically have men on the crossroads or do you just have to have a greater force in that area? Thanks, Gerry

Hello: I was amazed at how long it took to play the "tutorial" but then again, it is 40 minutes/turns long. Are most scenarios in that time range? Thanks in advance, Gerry

Hello: Wondering how large the scenarios are in terms of # units compared to Road to Berlin in the demo. I like small scenarios. If you are not a beta tester, maybe you can give me an idea from the CMX1 series. And contrary to my username I have never owned any of the series. Thanks, Gerry