AlexUK
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Interesting comments on Chris's YouTube (Sacrifice for New Religion - doing better than I did....)
Cmbn 3 now with Beta testers, possibility of refreshing sounds. Was kind of hoping a CMFI pack was on the way, but doesn't sound like it is happening yet. Shame CMBN scenarios won't be re-done with triggers, but understandable.
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Yes, tried that - but between Paper Tiger saying he may revisit Montebourg, and a week at home while it is raining outside, I've been broken....
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Not working this week - CMBN v3 would be great!
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Michael
Interesting angle - not sure that gets us closer to the answer to the question in hand, but may open up some new areas to consider.
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African or domestic?
If we're talking Chiff Chaffs, then they would have to be African, wouldn't they? Having said that, I think there are more overwintering in Europe now - I wonder if you can tell the difference by the song? Hopefully someone can answer...
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Piping in Normandy just after the D-Day commemorations, and took the time to visit some of the cemeteries/memorials. Here are a few photos (hope the links work):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fcauys1ek0biw9g/American%20War%20Cemetery.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ubgyer5k2n02oxj/British%20Cemetery%20two.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/w3ye3vtqfa17nv9/British%20War%20Cemetery.jpg
Pointe Du Hoc
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4pbiagec9m0ok3c/Pointe%20du%20Hoc%20craters.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gvy15g1xor4gnrr/The%20cliffs%20at%20Pointe%20du%20Hoc.jpg
Also went to Omaha beach - terrible terrible beach to attack - I suppose it had to be attempted to link up the front but the heights completely dominate the beach.
I also recorded some bird song - I have to admit to bing a fan, and the current birdsong doesn't fit with the Normandy soundscape. If anyone out there fancies modding the background birdsong, the birds on the recording - 14 June 11am - are (I think):
Chiff Chaff
Black Cap
Robin
Chaffinch
Wren
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p537j1mp20zff8k/My%20recording%20%2318.wav
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This sounds like a project I'd like to undertake for my own campaigns at least. Montebourg with flamethrowers! I know exactly where I'd like to use them. It might be less work to redo existing missions than to create a whole new campaign with new maps and all.
Great to see a post from you Paper Tiger - anything that you would be able to produce would be very great fully received!
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Well this all sounds very promising for someone who would very much like to see some more scenarios set in this theatre
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Interesting comment by Chris on his YouTube site - work is ongoing on a Cassino map, with an implication that it may be released by Battlefront - perhaps a module/pack for CMFI? I hope so...
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Heh, well I might be busy a bit, but in three weeks I'll be on a long vacation (red; unemployed again) so I might have time then
It's really easy to do in GIMP tho...
I'm sorry to hear that Oddball.
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Sounds promising then - it's definitely the automatic fire weapons that result in a problem (and echoes happening way after the gun has finished firing) so fingers crossed!
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Looking forward to it too - still having trouble finding small arms sounds that my computer can handle, so fingers crossed this one might work. Your videos are a great idea too - thanks a lot for all your hard work.
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Yeah I am with you on that. If I had heard about these games when CMBO came out I would have been playing them this whole time and not just the last few years.
A friend and I started, and nearly finished a large 20 000 point battle. You can read about it here http://www.battlefront.com/community/showthread.php?t=105660 which includes a document I wrote on how we set the whole thing up.
Note yeah I said nearly finished. My friend has been "too busy" to play any more. I keep hoping he will get his priorities straight but alas he seems more intent on working than having fun. What can I say I am sad too. Good thing I have met other regular players and have lots of people to play. Not sure if any one else is crazy enough to do a battle this big though
Before you take on something big like this make sure you have played plenty of smaller battles first.
You can also play in hot seat mode, where you play with one computer and take turns in front of the screen.
Looking forward to reading more of your AAR when you both have time Ian.
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Sound mods can definitely have an impact on performance, I guess because the size of the sound samples are larger than the originals in many cases (some moderns have helpfully created smaller size sound mods to help us out)
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That looks fantastic!
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I would definitely put a vote in for CMFI + GL - one I keep coming back to. Lots of distinct nationalities and really enjoy the earlier time period which seems to result in more evenly matched sides (apart from the Italians that is - but they are fun in themselves). Really enjoy the challenge of open, hilly terrain. Some tricky scenarios too.
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I am releasing a new mod in within minutes and then I will take a (I think) deserved break for some (long?) time, play CM, Wings Over Flanders Fields, play guitar and make scale model kits . No more mods from me in a while, hope you like what I modded so far. Cheers!
What an incredible contribution you make to this game Aris. I am still dreaming of a day when I can get a computer that can run all these mods! In the meantime I marvel at the screen shots. Hope you come back soon.
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I am not sure that is entirely true. My impression is while you don't take casualties, you can increase the suppression on your own troops. Just an impression I keep meaning to test. One more thing on the list.....
Yup, almost certain this is the case (in fact so close to certain as to say definitely) - that is why one of the other poster's suggestions is so effective - assault from a different angle so as not to get suppressed by your own fire - made that mistake too many times....
However, if you approach from a different angle you then run the risk of moving into field of fire of unsuppressed enemy units - made that mistake too.....
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$15 donated - thanks for all the hard work GaJ - any chance of another AAR?
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If his mod works for you, go for it!
I just did the lightweight mod using the original sounds to make sure there was an absolute minimal load on the computer, for those with old or low-powered computers.
Thanks for thinking of the little guy. Just puts the mods on CMBN and enjoying another trip down Hells Highway in the Road to Nijmegen. Sigh, who needs reality?
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OK, tried both, and both are very good. Waclaw has a wider range of sounds in the smaller size files?
I just had a go at my saved game part way through Angriff - it sounded like World War 3 had gone off!! Now I'm scared to send anyone over the top - a major change in the atmosphere. Makes me sick for my men when I hear an AT gun fire in the distance and then the inevitable happens. Well done to the modders!!
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I did eventually succeed on this one, after several goes. Use of the carriers was key - very good protection vs infantry and great for suppression, just don't get too close.
That minefield completely got me too - very sneaky!
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You should try my lightweight mod. Made specifically for people who can't run the heavy soundmods.
I must have missed that Oddball, sorry - is there a mac version?
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/g86kupar3va61l2/HQS1.5%20MAC%20-%20light.rar
should help, I limited the number and size of some sounds (ambient) - for mac
Wow, I wasn't expecting this, fantastic, thanks a lot, I will try tonight
Where is our beloved "Dushka?"
in Combat Mission Red Thunder
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I think it's very early days, and by no means guaranteed, but Chris responded to a question re sounds, saying that he thought sounds were worth a look, he has some ideas but would need to get approved for him to work on it.