wombat_of_war
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This is what I responded to, looks, not the efficacy of the kit, gosh some people are so defensive if you dare to suggest German equipment was not the best. Yes, the MG-42 looks modern, but if the schlub behind the trigger looks of Great War stock, it somewhat detracts from the look of snazzy modernity. Compare a GI with WWI vintage BAR, but kitted out in modern webbing and modern uniform and the BAR's, by osmosis, becomes retro, not archaic.
As for Brits, their standard battledress had a untilitarian, subdued design, thus avoiding the archaic look. Their webbing looked modern, but that helmet, oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! Even covered in scrim it looks positively ancient. The para smock though looks modern, even now, and berets are timeless (the rimless helmet still holds its own, even now).
Tanks, yes, the Pharonic chariots, recovered from tombs look more modern, compared to a Universal carrier, Matilda, A10, Crusader and Valentine. Strange that some of their aircraft were the height of modern design.
well the british helmet not only looks ancient it is an ancient design, the ww1 british wouldnt look out of place on a 12th century battlefield.
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Totally agree. If you're doing RT then you want something that is actually user-friendly for RT like Close Combat. In fact didn't they bring out a 3D version of Close Combat that bombed? Seem to remember playing a demo and it was awful.
sounds like squad assault.. i gave up on when i realised you couldnt actually hit a tank at any range with an bazooka or panzershreck.. they were completely bugged
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im not completely sure but a few people have commented that the kar98 doesnt have a seperate sound.. it could be the same issue with the mp-40.
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i roundeded a corner in my little scimitar to discover in the proceeding minute what was a clear alley now contains a t-55 pointing at me.. it fires, and misses and my little light tank that could. killed it with 30mm rounds frontally and i still dont know how haha
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there is a reason the uniforms looked snazzy.. take the hitler youth uniforms.. manufactured by hugo boss
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its an interesting idea thats for sure.the ultimate what if sea lion '44 anyone
if anyone is considering it ive got a 1942 handbook on the british army wrote by the us army (the extensive vocabulary translation is amusing) and a 1941 homeguard manualWith other untapped ideas..if anyone is interested in doing a dieppe raid scenario or campaign ive got maps, and aerial recon photos from the time of it and documents from the planning through to personal stories and a document from german scources
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I just uploaded a handbook on the British army wrote by the americans in 1942.. a lot of the information should still be valid. the large section on translating british and american terms i do find funny
https://sites.google.com/site/groggygamer/home/world-war-2/world-war-2---commonwealth
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You are more than welcome frankster, even im finding it handy having things organised in one place
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in shockforce i found the lethality of the battlefield scary to say the least. tanks taken out at long range with ATGM's, needing to take a fortified urban area but required to do it with next to no casualties. yet when you do spot an enemy all hell breaks loose when everything opens up on them from.
CMBN on the other hand i find as others have mentioned things are more forgiving, battles tend to be more even with the US forces outgunned in some cases by superior german equipment.
its weird for me, i should like CMBN more, i loved the first games, i like the historical aspect, yet shockforce i find it easier to get into for a reason i cant identify
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I recall reading somewhere that along the entire front during the Normandy battles all of those countless U.S. TD battalion towed guns destroyed just six tanks. My reference is elsewhere, but that stat might've been right up through July. So if you find the darned things almost impossible to use for anything except firing on distant buildings - then the game's operating in a historical manner. As a matter of fact one of the game scenarios I did I included a towed gun out of perversity because I knew it would be all but useless.
you evil evil man.. well done
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Hi all,
I posted this on the shockforce board but i thought as ive now uploaded documents related to germany i should let people know here.
i have created a small site to help wargamers with the research they need for more realism. free, and contains historical period documents so far just related to germany but ill upload more when i get the chance.
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seriously unlucky day for that stuG crew though
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Always been a WW2 grog but i'm totally addicted to CMSF(love the firepower) and this link provides some great information on modern technology.Much appreciated,thanks for the link
Glad to hear its of use brindlewolf. its only a small selection of files i uploaded for someone, ive got a lot more and will eventually add them to the site.. currently adding the ww2 german files
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id love to add your collection to the pile hcrof thank you so much. send me a private message and we can talk about how:D
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I created a quick site thats to give wargamers the documents they need for a bit more realism, everything from field manuals and maps to after action reports.
so far just a few files have been added mostly US army and USMC field manuals of interest to shockforce players
https://sites.google.com/site/groggygamer/
hope it helps
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You're welcome...Oh ! I forget you to say that you can pop smoke too at waypoints the same way
Try with vehicles too !
thats saved my butt during assaults many a time
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one thing about gamers is that they are able to approach a problem from multiple angles which is a distinct advantage
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im enjoying checking in each day to see news from the front
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the direct link to the game mentioned:
http://www.hpssims.com/pages/products/Pro/FutureForce/FutureForce.ASP
from a review ive seen its supposed to be pretty good if you are into hardcore military sims
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glad to help
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i guess the war would be over before they could be refitted with new vehicles if it came down to it. honestly it would be more likely i think they would be sent to the rear and another unit brought up from reserve to continue the push
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from what ive seen in the field manuals the 2 bradley companies and 2 tank companies are the standard for an HBCT battalion
if you ever need more help researching things let me know.
Tigers from HELL
in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
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ouch.. 1500 m of open country side facing a platoon of tigers :-| thats like playing sherman wack a mole.