Mad Russian
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I know of one that was done from the movie. It is called "Hourre Pobieda !" and it can be gotten from The Scenario Depot.Originally posted by Doctor Sinister:Has it already been done then? I somehow thought it might have been but couldn't find any mention in this forum. Where can I get a copy of this other version? Just to see how bad my own one is?!
Thanks for all the responses.
http://ns9.super-hosts.com/~dragonlair.net/combatmission/
I will warn you now you BETTER USE THE SNIPER!!!!!!!! This scenario can't be won without him! I know I tried it 8 times before emailing the designer!!! :mad: :mad:
But it is a learning experience for fighting tanks in open ground.
Another scenario that pits hand held AT Weapons against tanks is "K-2 Pyrrhic Victory" also found on the Scenario Depot.
Enjoy!!
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While playtesting HSG Barkmann's Corner, which is currently over on The Proving Grounds, I saw the AI pop smoke with a Sherman and reverse out of LOS. That pleasantly surprised me. Good tactics even for a human player.Originally posted by Tankgunner:I wonder if there are other tricks used by AI
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Matt, could we please get a convoy order in CMx2??!!!! PLEASE??? I'm begging you!!! Just give me an order that one vehicle will follow another one in a nice orderly fashion. Nothing special, very simple in fact. Don't try to run over each other, don't mix speeds, just keep your place in line and move along...that's all I want. Nothing special just a little order out of the chaos. It would make most scenarios much more enjoyable to lose the CM road rage. And while we are at it. Could we lose the CMRB as well? You know the CM reinforcement ball. The one where two platoons come in together as a mixed up ball instead of in clumped groups. Then you spend lots of time, sometimes turns if the ball is big enough sorting them out.Originally posted by Madmatt:Please send me a save game with orders plotted which show this and I will have a look and see whats going on.
Madmatt
Thanks in advance.
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All I ever get when I try to sign on to the site is this message...Originally posted by Schoerner:You can get it here: www.cmmods.com
CMMods Registration - Error Message
We couldn't process your Notes.net registration because the name you
submitted, My Mother, is already in use or not allowed.
Doesn't matter what name I use. Is there a problem with the site?
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You shouldn't assume there are troops embarked in my scenarios because I will use trucks and Jeeps/VW's for eye candy in the scenario. They were there in the real fights so I put them in. Not always to use but sometimes to just "be there". So you get the feel of a real location. Not just a jumble of men.Originally posted by junk2drive:So yes and no, lol.
Back to recon, should one assume that if there is a truck, there is something near? should you take out trucks in ops? when you see trucks in a battle or op, should you assume there are troops embarked?
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There in lies the fun of doing historical scenarios. Using what they had and yet make it at least a competitive battle.Originally posted by JasonC:Kinda stacks the odds for the Germans, doesn't it? Historically, the Brits had some forces with "armor" level numbers of tanks using Crusaders and Honeys, and others with "combined arms" numbers of tanks using Valentines. The former basically lost their fight with the Germans. The latter then drove up the coast road and won the overall fight anyway.
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Panzertruppen Volume 1 page 178 shows the strengths for 15th and 21st Panzer as having 31 PzIV's with the short barrel. On page 181 there is a picture of 10 PzIVF2's arriving for DAK in May of 1942. So yes there were some there in May 42 but I don't think they had been in combat yet. So Luck was more than likely talking about the short barreled versions used by DAK.Originally posted by JasonC:In May 1942 there were no Pz IV longs in DAK. The guy is obviously comparing it with the short 75L24 model Pz IVs. He sees the Grant as superior because it chucks 75mm HE just as well as the Pz IV does, and kills armor better. The Grant is clearly inferior to a Pz IV long, which can kill at much longer ranges with higher accuracy.
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The Russians called it 'a grave for seven brothers'.Originally posted by Michael Dorosh:I'll bet the Germans in Russia viewed the Lee/Grant series much differently than their counterparts in Panzerarmee Afrika. Lots of photos of burned out Russian jobbies, that were probably handled poorly tactically, and seen as much inferior to the KV and T-34.
So the Germans probably had a few different perspectives on the matter, too...
To my knowledge that is the most descriptive name it was ever given...
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That section of the book covers the end of May 1942 so I am assuming the Pz IV special. He does not mention it specifically. This would be from the German point of view as well. Often a particular piece of equipment was looked at differently by people on opposite sides of the gun sight.
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In Hans von Lucks book "Panzer Commander" on page 91 he states that the Grant was better than the Pz IV.
I see the Grant - Lee be a very capable tank here in CMAK.
Nothing like a Panther mind you!!
But very capable.Panther Commander
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If you think you would be interested in being associated with a CM design group come and take a look at us.
Our name is Historical Design Group. We only do historical scenarios as the name implies. Currently we have members in 4 countries. The group started in September and is gaining new members every month.
We support each other through research, scenario developement and playtesting. The group also supports The Proving Grounds playtest site and The Scenario Depot archive site. Our group of designers has more than 70 scenarios, both battles and operations, to their credit. We work hard at putting out the best scenarios that we can for the entire CM system. We support all the titles...CMBO-CMBB-CMAK.
You produce scenarios or playtest at your own pace and with what appeals to you. You make scenarios when you get to them. You playtest what appeals to you. If you have always wanted a say in how scenarios turn out or have scenarios that you want others opinions on then come talk to us.
Send me an email at sroclo@hotmail.com and put HSG for the subject. That way my junk won't catch you.
Have a Happy New Year and I hope to hear from you soon.
Panther Commander...aka...Mad Russian
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If you think you would be interested in being associated with a CM design group come and take a look at us.
Our name is Historical Design Group. We only do historical scenarios as the name implies. Currently we have members in 4 countries. The group started in September and is gaining new members every month.
We support each other through research, scenario developement and playtesting. The group also supports The Proving Grounds playtest site and The Scenario Depot archive site. Our group of designers has more than 70 scenarios, both battles and operations, to their credit. We work hard at putting out the best scenarios that we can for the entire CM system. We support all the titles...CMBO-CMBB-CMAK.
You produce scenarios or playtest at your own pace and with what appeals to you. You make scenarios when you get to them. You playtest what appeals to you. If you have always wanted a say in how scenarios turn out or have scenarios that you want others opinions on then come talk to us.
Send me an email at sroclo@hotmail.com and put HSG for the subject. That way my junk won't catch you.
Have a Happy New Year and I hope to hear from you soon.
Panther Commander...aka...Mad Russian
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I believe it will dismebark troops from HT's but not trucks.Originally posted by dugfromthearth:AI will not disembark troops from vehicles.
I have never seen the AI move a gun with a vehicle. I don't think it can do it.
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For those interested in playtesting the Panther Scenario it is called HSG Barkmann's Corner. You can find it at The Proving Grounds.
http://www.garykrockover.com/cmbb/index.html
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There is a CMAK scenario on The Proving Grounds being playtested that has a Panther in Normandy. The CMAK set will also model most parts of NW Europe. So yes the Panther is there. King Tigers, Hunting Tigers and VG units are not. Nor is the Pershing or Comet. None of these were used in the Med.Originally posted by rexford:Due to divided attention I haven't been able to give total attention to every thing of interest on the forum, but there seemed to be something about using CMAK for combat beyond North Africa. Like Italy and Sicily and units like Panthers (after the spring of 1943 and maybe up to spring 1944?).
Did I imagine this or did I miss something important (which wouldn't be the first time).
Thanks for helping me out on this.
Lorrin
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Yes, download McMMM.zip and read the help file contained within ... McMMM.htm.Originally posted by GreenAsJade:</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Panther Commander:
I would like to run some mods but don't have a clue about how to start.
You download a Mod from anywhere and put it in a "Mods" directory... with a couple of clicks McMMM installs it into your Combat Mission installation, and backs up the original BMPs (or WAVs).
McMMM keeps track of what Mods are installed at any given time.
If you don't like a Mod, at any time, McMMM can uninstall it again (restoring the original BMP/WAVs in the process), with only a click or two.
That sounds simple enough so where do you make a mods directory? Are there directions to get started on the site?
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If you need more help, drop me an email.
(It doesn't matter where you put your mods directory: where ever is convenient for you).
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I would like to run some mods but don't have a clue about how to start.
You download a Mod from anywhere and put it in a "Mods" directory... with a couple of clicks McMMM installs it into your Combat Mission installation, and backs up the original BMPs (or WAVs).
McMMM keeps track of what Mods are installed at any given time.
If you don't like a Mod, at any time, McMMM can uninstall it again (restoring the original BMP/WAVs in the process), with only a click or two.
That sounds simple enough so where do you make a mods directory? Are there directions to get started on the site?
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Take a look at HSG Reap the Whirlwind. I posted it to The Proving Ground tonight.
The fight takes place in a village near Aschaffenburg. A place I served near when I was stationed in Germany. It is a small battle that is 25 turns variable.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
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It happens to me too. Mostly smoke or while I am in the editor. I have to leave and come back and then it is fine.Originally posted by Thin Red Line:Sometimes when i load a game the map displays blank parts (instead of the normal bmps). It can be brushes tiles, for example, or vehicules, or smoke.
It happens randomly, when i reload usually it disappears, the normal graphics are back.
I've a Nvidia 4600 with 30.82 drivers on my XP system.
Never had this problem with CMBB.
I have anti-aliasing running.
What is strange is that it is very random and is solved if i re-load the same file...
Any idea ?
I did not have this problem with either CMBO or CMBB. I haven't changed or added a thing.
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Don't get me wrong here guys...I get Shermans to burn. I just can't get one to explode!! If I hit a Sherman at a range of under 200 meters with a Panther I expect there to be fireworks by the time I have killed over 20 of them. So far not a single one has exploded. If I killed that same number of ANY other tank in CMBB there would be fireworks for at least a quarter of them.Originally posted by gunnergoz:Two greatly overlooked reasons for tank cookoffs:
1. Hydraulic fluid (typically for power traverse): the Sherman's hydraulics were notoriously likely to burn. Later fluid formulas may have had an improved resistance to flash and heat.
2. Ordinary grease, fuel and trash buildup in the turret, fighting compartment and engine bay. These things get FILTHY really quick. Once a fire starts on the gunk and crud underfoot, it is not likely to be easily put out.
It's not just the fuel and ammo that goes up, boys and girls...and diesel powered tanks can get just as gunky as the rest.
Something is funny I tell you...
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Since this is the almost official semi-official site for bug reporting, I want to throw in here about my superior Shermans. I have been playtesting a scenario with a Panther. That Panther has over a period of playtests killed more than 20 Shermans. Many of them at under 200 meters. Not a single Sherman blew up. I think this inaccurate.
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Originally posted by aka_tom_w:
[QB] Where are the "Normandy Scenarios" for CMAK?
is Barkmann's Corner on the CD?
Are there any newly released ETO, Bulge related or Normanyd scenarios for CMAK available somewhere?
sorry I have been "out of it" for a while
For CMAK whats new and whats Good? (scenarios for the ETO and the Bulge and Normandy?)
Thanks
-tom w
No Barkmann's Corner is mine. I have it posted on The Proving Grounds at the moment getting playtested. If you want to try it go to The Proving Grounds and download it. Be aware that it is in the Beta version as of yet though. There has been some playtesting done on it already and it plays well. TPG playtesting is just to make sure it is good to go.
You can find A Paratrooper Party on TPG at the moment also. It is a Normandy scenario. I am working on some Bulge scenarios as well. They should be ready to go in awhile.
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Thanks for comments - great to hear. I was'nt aware that you could see how many times the scenario had been downloaded. So it was good to see they have had some downloads. I suppose I'm looking for feedback as to whether the scenarios are hitting the mark e.g. accuracy, playability etc. All useful stuff for keeping on improving the general setup and design of scenarios i produce. Looking at other posts the lack of feedback does appear to tune up other designers so guess I'll just have to accept it comes with the territory. Thanks for taking the time to post your positive commentsOriginally posted by George Mc:</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Panther Commander:
From what I can tell they have gotten a better than average response for the short time they have been on the SD.
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Yes these Shermans do have a (W) in their name. BUT I have playtested the Barkmann's Corner scenario MD is refering to at least 6 times killing more than 20 Shermans in the process and not a single one of them blew up. A couple of them caught fire after a moment but no brew ups. If I was shooting at T-34's some of them would have blown up hitting them from less than 300 meters. And as we all know the T-34 is a much better tank than the Sherman...Originally posted by photon:And which Shermans are you shooting up? If they have a (W) in their name, then they have wet ammo storage and are much less apt to ignite.
The Americans realized that having exceedingly flammable tanks was by and large a bad idea and took steps to fix the problem and save the lives of crewmen with wet ammo storage bins and armor reinforcement over the ammo storage areas.
If you want to torch things, shoot at either the 105 close support tanks or flamethrower tanks.
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Just an observation. Not sure if it is right or a bug or what. :confused:
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Killed two KV-1s in one mission...here's how.
in Combat Mission - Tips and Tricks
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