Vulture-suc4

I would echo some of the other comments that I thought the article was biased, and some areas factually incorrect. Without tearing the whole thing to pieces, I would like to pick up on one aspect regarding the Panther "Tanks excel based on balance: the Panther had superior firepower, good armour protection, and poor mobility. That's not balance." That is not correct. What it should have said was: Superior Firepower, good armour protection, good mobility, some design flaws which effected reliability. The Panther had excellent mobility and was far better at traversing over soft ground than almost all US and UK tanks. In addition it provided a better quality of ride. The suspension design imposed a greater maintenance and repair burden compared with allied vehicles, plus the final drive connection to the front sprockets was not man enough for the job. The time of year, intensity of operations and crew quality dictated whether these aspects became significant. By way of an afterthought, on the subject of the Tiger II, again it had very good mobility, but as the final drives were the same as the Panthers, it was even less reliable in this aspect. Vulture

Spears I would agree that the forums are getting quieter, but there are still plenty people out there playing. In May I started a new tournament The Relief Of Bastogne' I thought between 20 and 30 players might participate, but it has proved more popular that... Currently 70 players are taking part ! CM is still going strong IMHO Strength and honour ! Vulture

If you wish to join in you would of course be very welcome. Vulture

DavidI Your (excellent) CMETO has just has some more publicity as I'm using it in the Blitzkreig 2007 CMAK 'Relief Of Bastogne' tournament that has just started . Cheers Vulture

Good link. Makes a very interesting read Vulture

Guys The tournament has started today with 54 players participating For the next week I will allow late arrivals to join in. So if you wish to participate there is still time. Stength and honour ! Vulture Round 1 Map

CMETO is a graphic mod for CMAK. It does not alter game play or add extra vehicles (such as the KT) Do a search on this forum for the words "announcing cmeto" and you'll find out all about it. Cheers Vulture

Aragorn2002 The map is one I designed myself It's set-up to provide a small entertaining battle. A maximum of 2,000 points, but less ideally I feel. The map is now available to download. Bastogne-Round-1 Map Cheers Vulture

Guys I'm running a new CMAK tournament over that the Blitz called 'The Relief Of Bastogne'. Check out the Blitz forum for more info: http://www.theblitz.org/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=40452&page=1 or go to the tournament web site: http://www.667.hab.dsl.pipex.com/Wargaming/CM/2007-CMAK-Bastogne/2007-CMAK-Bastogne-Tournament-Home-Page.html Let me know if you want to participate either by posting at the Blitz forum or by contacting me direct. Cheers Vulture

Round 1 of the tournament has started today Vulture http://www.667.hab.dsl.pipex.com/Wargaming/CM/2006-CMBO-MF/TMF-Homepage.html

Guys I'm recruiting for a new CMBO tournament over at the Blitz: RECRUITING FOR A NEW TOURNAMENT - 'THE MAILED FIST' All are welcome to join in. (You will need to become a member of the Blitz if you are not already) Cheers Vulture

I play on the Blitz as well, you can always get some good games there. Vulture

Nakalai If your looking for opponents, try some of the on-line CM clubs, the Blitz for example. http://www.theblitz.org/message_boards/list.php?f=4 Cheers Vulture

David I Just thought I'd drop by and say, 'nice job' I'm probably going to run my next campaign using CMAK-ETO, and possibly the next club v club tournament I'm imminently about to organise. You will of course be invited along to both (as an honoured guest), when details are firmed up. Cheers Vulture [ June 03, 2005, 08:27 AM: Message edited by: Vulture-suc4 ]

There is still one space left, if you wish to join in. Join the Blitz, http://www.theblitz.org/join/index.php and then E-Mail me vulture.cm@dsl.pipex.com with your Blitz nickname, and I'll put you into a team. Cheers Vulture