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    Are veteran units too cheap?

    in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy

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    1 hour ago, Michael Emrys said:

    Which is one of the main reasons I don't play against a human opponent. It's just a difference in style. Some people approach CM as a competitive game and that's how they get their jollies. Nothing wrong with that, mind you, it's just that I prefer to approach CM as an exercise of historical analysis and illustration. Different strokes...

    Michael

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    Did they do away with the crazy drm?

    in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy

    Posted · Edited by Blazing 88's

    Sorry, but I can't relate...  Maybe it is because I have been buying and upgrading these games as soon as they come out (I have them all except CMFB, which I won't be getting), but I have never had issues making the download purchases /updates /modules, etc.and installing them with their DRM.

    Perhaps now would be a good time for me knocking on wood.  :)

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    What other WW2 games do you guys play

    in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy

    Posted · Edited by Blazing 88's

    Speaking of browser games (not WWII however, but cool non the less) has anyone here checked out the free "You Play It" web site.  That site has a couple of games I like (turn based, online opponents), one is called 'Blue Max' and another an Avalon Hill game 'Wooden Ships and Iron Men'.  Both are based off of the board games of the same names.  I haven't been using it much lately, but I did have several games of 'Blue Max' against some people.  They are fun and rather quick games if your opponent is online at the same time.  Otherwise, you wait for an e-mail response of his completed turn and carry on...

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    What other WW2 games do you guys play

    in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy

    Posted · Edited by Blazing 88's

    1 hour ago, Sublime said:

    ...War in the east while interesring seems one of those games id try to play and never start too daunted by its scope. i suspect cmano would be similar.

    Not at all imo, it is real time as well compared to WiTE which is turn based.  Best to read about CMANO at Warfaresims.com and click the link "What is "Command"".  Like I mentioned in a previous post, I got it from Steam at around 50% off...  No way I was going to pay the actual asking price with the Canadian dollar as it was then.

     

    51 minutes ago, Kuderian said:

    I've read good things about Command: Modern Air /Naval Operations and loved Harpoon on my trusty old Amiga!

    Sea warfare is a refreshing breeze after getting dirty in that damned bocage etc..

    Loved the original computer Harpoon released in 1989 and all the theatre packs put out for it.  CMANO is what Harpoon was and way more imo.  Wargame of the Year award when it first came out.

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    AT-14 in BMP2M

    in Combat Mission Black Sea

    Posted · Edited by Blazing 88's

    On 2016-10-26 at 6:22 AM, Marwek77 aka Red Reporter said:

    Main Screen - Options - Controls: there is HULL DOWN command now, but in game this button is missing... Because of this all individualy set letters to buttons are moved and it makes chaos now... need to be individualy repaired again...

     

    On 2016-10-28 at 7:27 AM, c3k said:

    Hmm...I don't see this.

    Do you mean if you change the hotkeys, then something gets messed up?

    I checked for a "Hull Down" command with a couple of saves I have going.  It doesn't show up in the "Movement" section for me either.  Should I try a new scenario or campaign instead of a save??

    EDIT:  Doesn't show up starting a new scenario either.

     

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    CMSF Campaign: The Heart of Darkness

    in CMSF Scenario and Mod Design Forum

    Posted · Edited by Blazing 88's

    19 hours ago, Erwin said:

    Since you were there Combatintman, those are fascinating insights.  Wish you'd get your own campaigns ready for d/l. 

    All my feedback is purely from the perspective of what makes a "good and entertaining" mission.  "Realism" is hard to achieve and is nearly always either boring or frustrating.  Verisimilitude is what gamers really want - the illusion of reality.

    See this simple explanation:  http://www.sol.com.au/kor/11_01.htm

    Call me strange, but I could give a **** if the scenario or campaign is entertaining.  I want realism as much as possible as that will make it entertaining for me.  I really do not like a "scripted" scenario or campaign...  Oh I will play them however.

    My point is I enjoy using CM as a study of different tactics and such and I couldn't care less if the scenario is "entertaining" or fair.  War is hell and if I want to do something a certain way, I shouldn't be limited to following what is suggested in a briefing and such.  That is what I want out of my CM. 

    You know the FPS games that block you from exploring everywhere, and make you follow a scripted path to an encounter. They are fun sure, but that is not what I would care for in a scenario / campaign designed for CM.  Just my two cents.

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    US/ NATO v. Russia - Misperceptions.

    in Combat Mission Black Sea

    Posted · Edited by Blazing 88's

    6 minutes ago, sburke said:

    No the difference is I am not Steve.  Well I am Steve, but I am not the Steve from Battlefront  I have seen how well you can ignore a well reasoned and documented argument and have no intention of spending that kind of time in futile discussion.  At best you might change your asserted position, you'll never admit to possibly being incorrect.  That sanction statement for example doesn't even make sense- your country is the one doing the damage in both cases.  Oh wait yeah you've already conveniently ignored that the situation started in Syria when the gov't reacted violently to peaceful protest.... wait for it... yes just like Maiden! Russia and it's friends are at least consistent.  Back to the rain gutters, yes we are finally getting rain in California!

    Steve (not of Battlefront)

    Watch out!  They know your full name now...  your e-mails might get HACKED!!!  :P:D

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    US/ NATO v. Russia - Misperceptions.

    in Combat Mission Black Sea

    Posted · Edited by Blazing 88's

    26 minutes ago, panzermartin said:

    Hahah. If I was a US citizen I would vote for Hilary. As a global citizen I would vote for Trump. But I dont trust either. Maybe Trump has no idea what he is talking about being friends with Russia and changes rhetoric once elected. But its hilarious to read comments all over the internet with democrats labeled warmongers and gun loving republicans praying we will avoid WW3. Such a bizarre time we live in.

     

    12 minutes ago, cool breeze said:

    I agree.  Seems to me things are moving in the right direction, as people age and the world moves forward.  Young people who didn't grow up during the Cold War are mostly the ones who see Russia as the enemy, and trust the government.  The youth grew up with access to the internet and open minds for the most part.      

    Lol it's funny you say that panzer because I've been telling people for a while now that I see a vote for hillary as a vote for the US and a vote for trump as a vote for the world.  

     

    Please, don't include Canada in that "World" list...  PLEASE!!  Thank you.  :D

    This guy here scares the **** out of me, as I am sure he would be the one whispering past Trumps left ear hair to push the F'n button.

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    Sorry, last I will be posting about this ****.  Don't want to derail the thread further.

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    US/ NATO v. Russia - Misperceptions.

    in Combat Mission Black Sea

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    9 minutes ago, panzermartin said:

    Political enemies perhaps, as long we let politicians and the elite divide us. But people have come closer than before and it is encouraging to see a lot of people in the states that dont consider Russia their enemy. Hope common sense will prevail. 

    Just like Trump and his merry men and women?  God help us all!  Sorry couldn't resist.

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    Your one golden Tactical Rule

    in Combat Mission Black Sea

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    On 2016-08-24 at 10:53 PM, panzersaurkrautwerfer said:

    ...If we're talking about books to read though, Team Yankee, despite being rather dated is one of the greatest, most accessible books on maneuver warfare, written from the echelon that the player occupies in CMBS.  I used to make my LTs read it, and it certainly seemed to have at least some results.

    Team Yankee is in my bookshelf.  I have read it twice.  I might dust it off for a third.  Why?  Because I can.  :D

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    US/ NATO v. Russia - Misperceptions.

    in Combat Mission Black Sea

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    1 hour ago, Machor said:

    I have no wish to advertise here, but it seems the CMANO team have come up with their own counterpart to CMBS, to be released on November 2. And they're starting the action on November 8, 2016. :P I would be curious if Steve or anyone else would care to comment on their back story - that Moldova is the new Ukraine. Sounds like a stretch to me.

    Since we have CMANO players on the forum ( @Raptorx7 ), I would also be interested to hear how they matched the NATO and Russian air and SAM forces to give the Russian player a chance to win. It could serve as fluff for Russian air support in CMBS (they have a screenshot with Russian Su-25s going to bomb something with iron bombs).

    CMANO is a great sim.  Harpoon on steroids.  I haven't purchased any of the campaign DLC's as of yet, tempted though and only a few bucks.  The supplied and community made scenarios are plenty for me so far though. 

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