GSX

Very interesting, so this has now become the US in Iraq forum then? I thought it was the CMSF forum, silly me!

Thanks for the answers guys. And you wonder why I dont visit here much?

Cannister! What for? Is this due to a lack of HE round?

I'm sorry what with a weapon and ammo, 3 days rations, CBA and various other loads I'm just not prepared to carry a Microwave on my back as well. Sure it will allow me to eat sooner, but surely the weight outwieghs the advantage, that and having to find a UK compliant 3 prong 240 a/c plug to stick it in!

Hi I dont come here that often for a few reasons, some are obvious (the stupid Peng thing). I was just wondering at what stage we are at now with CMSF? I notice there is still no website and that news is scarce on the project apart from the inane usual speculations. So does anyone from BFC have any news at all on the game? Definitive update appreciated, thanks.

If you look at the casualty lists from Iraq, its surprising just how many have drowned after rolling into a canal. Very sad statistic really.

If there were any kind of shooting war, they would inevitably end up as scrap metal. By their very nature they have to be in a place to shoot an ac and that place isnt going to be in a cave. Remember in effects based warfare, you dont have to kill them all, just the ones in your ingress zone and that invariably means only a few with many HARM/ALARM fired in their direction. Even if they shut down, the ALARM climbs to 40000 feet and descends on its shute, tracking all the time.

Why are we so fixated on individuals, and why are we so fixated on the ME? If we withdrew tomorrow from everywhere. What would be the consequence? Would the West Fall? I think we forget that its not who controls the Oil at source that matters, but who can buy it. After all we didnt give a toss when Iraq attacked Iran (oil involved). But we did when Iraq attacked Kuwait (less oil involved). I really do think that our representatives, should represent us and not their own financial interests.

No, you are wrong. Just plain wrong.

Its good to respect cultural diffrences and its good to have a framework to build upon. In my experience I find it best to treat anyone how you would like to be treated, sounds obvious, but youd be surprised. Old people have a special status that we dont tend to use in the West. Eye contact is paramount, learning a few phrases is a necessity. Respect is an absolute. Look the guy in the eye and smile, dont show any weakness whatsoever. Be direct and firm in your requests and above all - if you have an interpreter, dont speak to the him, speak to the guy your speaking too. You should see the US pamphlet for the UK! If that was anything to go by I wouldnt put my faith in the Iraqi pamphlet. Finally, believe it or not, the majority of the population want the same things for their family as you do, have the same feelings, wants and needs, remember that and you wont go wrong. Just my tuppence worth.........

This is trully great. I was privelaged to field test some of these and I have to admit that it is the most professional Battle Pack I have seen to date. If you havent gotten this yet I urge you to do so as soon as possible as even agianst the AI, its Mega Fun.

I think you need either more or less sleep mate. See a doctor and let him decide.

Yes I know, I usually get slated for these questions. However. When, as far as you know, will this be out?

Anthology? I dont have to have the CD.

Aaargh, Im agreeing with you again. Im 30% responsible as well. Funny original post here though.

Depends what your used to mate! 3 days at plus 10 celcius is regarded as summer in Dingwall.........

Cracking post BigDuke. Thats the problem. Come to liberate, but stay to occupy. I think in Iraq, its a case of, your free, but only if you do what we want. This is the main problem.

WP is good for creating instant smoke. Its also good for target marking, from say a 60mm Mortar. Im sure any Insurgent wouldnt be bothering about 1 round of WP, they would be looking for the 500lb HE Bomb that was heading in their direction from the F-18 that was using the WP as a marker. That said, if its being used in a built up area and civilians are around I wouldnt use it as it does cause a lot of damage. The guys on the ground should use their common sense with it, but thats easy to say when your sitting at home and not in the heat of the action. I would have thought the press and any Anti-Americans (God I hate that phrase, if your not with me you must be Anti-American)would have consentrated on the use of Napalm, er firebombs! I'm sure they were banned a while back too!

Well peter and I actually can agree here, and of course there is nothing like the freedom of the Kilt in a Highland summer........

Thank you Steve, thats all I wanted to know.

1. I never thought I'd asked you? 2. There is absolutely no need to be a KNOB about it, thanks for your negative input - NOT.

Well I didnt think my question was a rant. I didnt realise the game was so far away from completion either. One last question then. As far as BFC knows, what is the planned release date (month and year will do) for CMSF. Knowing this I can then come back here a bit closer to the time. Oh and thanks for the answer as well BFC. [ November 15, 2005, 05:59 AM: Message edited by: GSX ]

Instead of the incessant drip feed, please just let us know what you are doing BFC. Im not particularly bothered if your going RTS, future war, small unit acion etc. Why the secrecy? Just tell me what you want SF to be. Please..... Theres no point in this continuing drip by drip information. Just tell me what SF is about and what it will do, you must know by now, you have said continually that you have been working on it for years. I would appreciate an honest answer here.

I remember not that long ago, being particulary apprehensive about an Iranian F-14 take-off.

I have some experience as a FAC. For the game I would like to see a FAC as we have an Arty spotter in CM1 now. He would define the target, but, in a built up area I would like to see a percentage chance of the ac actually hitting the building/target that has been defined. Not all FAC/CAS is laser designated, a lot is done by just talking and describing, i.e. you would say, 'look at the biggest building, I want you to hit the third building from that on the left'. Ground and air perception arent the same, and sometimes it goes all wrong. And if the air just isnt sure, they wont drop. Thats UK though, not US. Also, if the drop is wrong and it lands on friendlies, its the FACs fault......