Plastic viking
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The “Guadalcanal” of CMBN scenarios?
Plastic viking replied to SteveP's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
I know little about the conditions in Normandy. My questions would be: Did an infantry company really have no demolition charges to use in the bocage? Is the bocage so dense that people can’t go through it at all at most locations? This map seem to have fewer ways to pass through the bocage any of the other maps I have been using. Which makes for great channeling tools if you are the defender, but make me feel a bit like a rat in a mace as the attacker. Not saying it is wrong, just wondering. -
What are your favourite new scenarios and campaigns? Devil’s Decent was very enjoyable. My only complaint was that it felt slightly to easy to win. But the way it was designed more than made up for that. List some of your favourites!
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Getting the word out
Plastic viking replied to Ithikial_AU's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
Nice review Ithikial_AU! -
CMBN Screenshot Thread
Plastic viking replied to Rambler's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
Sometimes you get the most surprising turn of events. Was playing Barkmann’s corner as the US side and was trying to find the rumoured Panther somewhere. A platoon of infantry found it and unleashed seven types of hell in the form of hand grenades. With a surprising result. The crew bailed and these guys went to history as "Conrad’s Panther killers”. -
Panzer V against any US tank
Plastic viking replied to SpecRecce's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
You know, the winner writes the history books and is always right. -
When playing the german side in this really fun scenario I have had some trouble actually finding some good use for some of the units. [spoliers] The limbered guns, where do you place them and what do you do with them to actually make them effective in this battle? They arrive late enough that I find it hard to place anywhere where they actually make any difference. Thanks for any pointers!
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TEST: Blowing Tank-sized Hole in Bocage
Plastic viking replied to Wolfe's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
That sounds like a great idea, how about a Wikia section? Unless someone wants to set-up and maintain a Mediawiki installation. -
Disappearing Team Leader
Plastic viking replied to Rake's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
Didn’t realise that Battlefront had put in Combat Stress Disorder (also known as shell shock or battle fatigue). But that is clearly what we are seeing. It includes symptoms like: Suicidality, Disruptive behaviour and Confusion. [1] Walking off in the sunset in the middle of the battle seem to fit that diagnosis. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_stress_reaction -
CMBN Screenshot Thread
Plastic viking replied to Rambler's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
Well, Klaus is safe then... for now. -
Fortunately there are non-bocage gems in there, like Cats hunting Dogs.
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First Impressions (CM:BN Full Release)
Plastic viking replied to Manx's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
I am playing on a 27 inch Mac screen. 2560 by 1440 pixels, and the game is just gorgeous to play like that... But the briefing screens are tiny. Which is a challenge for someone like me who doesn't have perfect eye sight. Did I say I love this game? -
A nice steel box with a Mac DVD and a manual arrived in Sweden today. No extra duty. Yay!
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Mac Issue :Battlefront Please Read
Plastic viking replied to KiloIndiaAlpha's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
Thanks Phil. Would love to see them on the Mac. -
Amazing things you've seen
Plastic viking replied to Scratchy's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
A round fired by an M8 Scott (self propelled howitzer) hit a german half track, went straight trough it, hit another half track 50 meters behind it and knocked out both. This finished off the last German armour in the scenario and won the game. The Cats chasing Dogs scenario was great fun to play for me. -
Hannomags, Don't Leave Home Without Them
Plastic viking replied to Sgt Schultz's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
Thanks LJFHutch -
Hannomags, Don't Leave Home Without Them
Plastic viking replied to Sgt Schultz's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
How do you do that? -
Regardless of historical accuracy (of which I have no opinion). This is a really good scenario! When I played it the first time I managed to get Barkmann's Panther imobilized in the fifth minute. Arghh. But in a good spot it turned out. Nothing got past the spot. Barkmann even had a decent overview of a flanking manouver could cause trouble for it and the Germans won.
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Modest Interface Requests: "Done" Button
Plastic viking replied to Holman's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
Yes please va nice liitle UI improvement that shouldnt hurt ( much). -
Mac users not getting email problem
Plastic viking replied to Michael56's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
I ordered the Mac version too. Like Fetchez I manage our own mail server and unless the message got bounced before even hitting SpamAssassin (which could happen if you have bad headers relative to what the email pretends to come from) then it doesn't look like I got this email either. -
Install mods in the MAC OS X version
Plastic viking replied to Nicdain's topic in CM Normandy Maps and Mods
Thanks Fechez la Vache! -
Install mods in the MAC OS X version
Plastic viking replied to Nicdain's topic in CM Normandy Maps and Mods
Would someone be so kind to explain the Z folder: what and why? Where was covered above. Thanks. I have never installed or used a mod or scenario for any version of Combat Mission.