StieliAlpha
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11 minutes ago, BFCElvis said:
It wouldn't have helped if you had. You brought to my attention that the wrong manual is with the Steam CMBN installation. It doesn't have the PBEM++ information in it. I grab what I posted from the manual that installs with Cold War.
Then my insistence helped at least a little.
Forget my previous question. I managed to activate all modules.
Seems all is good now.
Next question: How do I explain the bleary eyes to my boss tomorrow? But we‘ll cross that bridge when we get there… !-)
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3 hours ago, BFCElvis said:
In Steam, right click on the game in your Library. In the dropdown menu that appears move the cursor over Manage and then select "browse local files". From there you will see the Game Files folder to put scenarios, saved games, etc in. You will also find the Data folder to place your mods.
You have found something that needs to be fixed, without even intentionally doing so. The Steam game manual is not the most current manual. We need to correct that. If it were the correct manual it would say this on page 30:
.Hi John, worked so far. Mods, scenario and campaigns collections are copied to Steam. But though I used my "Big Bundle Update" serial number to get my Steam key, it seems that Steam did not install the various modules. Do I have to get individual Steam keys for all of them? Sorry for question, but it´s too late for me to try tonight...
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42 minutes ago, BFCElvis said:
In Steam, right click on the game in your Library. In the dropdown menu that appears move the cursor over Manage and then select "browse local files". From there you will see the Game Files folder to put scenarios, saved games, etc in. You will also find the Data folder to place your mods.
You have found something that needs to be fixed, without even intentionally doing so. The Steam game manual is not the most current manual. We need to correct that. If it were the correct manual it would say this on page 30:
.Ahhh, you believe I would have read to page 30….
Thanks, John. Helpful as always! I‘ll give it a try later tonight.
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On 3/21/2023 at 1:52 PM, PeterBezemer said:
If you manage to get a Matrix/Slitherine key with your battlefront key, a steam serial appears at your Matrix/Slitherine page.
With this key you can add your game to steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/account/registerkey
(as far as I know the Matrix-Steam link doesn't register your M/S games at steam automatically)
That all worked well and the Steam version is installed, too. But how do I copy my mods, scenarios and saved games from the BFC version to Steam? Or play PBEM++ with the 4.04 BFC version? @BFCElvis?
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Maybe I am too much old school, but what‘s the problem? We „old“ guys had to muddle through many iterations of CM and managed to love the game.
Plus, on a higher level: Is that not like real life? There is no „real life manual”. Try and error is a valid strategy. Different to RL, in a game it does not really matter if you fail.
Hmmm, thinking further: It may even be a valuable experience to carry back from gaming to RL…
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1 hour ago, Falaise said:
not 15 tigers Andreas
I will find you the exact composition of this unit
a 15 tanks : pz 4 panther and tiger
that of the armored museum of saumur is that of Bierre
it was because he entered the inventory of the army that he was savedHi Stephane
Thanks for the clarification. But don’t waste too much of your time on that.I just wondered about this Spiegel article, which is quite misleading. Well, more than that, outright wrong. It says “the Germans surrendered (or better „gave up“ or „left behind“) 15 Tigers, from which the French formed one complete unit….“ That did sound quite unbelievable to me.
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Hi Stephane
Ah, so you mean the story with the 15 Tigers at St Nazaire is probably true?
Interesting. I never heard about that.
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Linked is a story of the German magazine Der Spiegel about a repaired Tiger, which shall be displayed in the column of the next Liberation Parade in Paris. So far so good.
But the paper also speaks about a unit, probably company, of captured Tigers, which was used by French forces during the liberation of St Nazaire. I never heard about such a tale. Did anybody else? @Falaise ???
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On 4/28/2023 at 8:09 PM, Simicro said:
…And thanks to these authors because I have started using their MODs:
Ooops, I hope we did not forget to recommend the excellent Aris‘ mods to you.
Otherwise: Thanks for the kind words.
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25 minutes ago, Simicro said:
Thanks for your response and advice. At this time I have the base game from Steam.
Then I would, indeed, go for the modules and “Scenario Depot” scenarios (AND mod’s! Those do add a lot to the game) first and leave VP and BP for later.
BN plus modules and user made scenarios should keep you busy for a long time…
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1 hour ago, Simicro said:
Many thanks everyone.
Yes Vacillator, you guessed it right, I'm a new player, so thanks for the key links, I did not have them. I'll remember to thank Bootie when I start using the websites.
Regarding worth it or not, yeah I know it depends on this and that, etc. but you know it's the kind of question you ask for feedback before buying, and you guys answered. Thanks.
I want to make sure I understood correctly:
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1) The Base Game, the Market Garden DLC, the Battle Pack 1 DLC, and the Commonwealth DLC do NOT have stock scenarios or campaigns that include vehicles from the Vehicle Pack.2) In order to use and benefit of the Vehicle Pack I can:
- Set up a Quick Battle or create a scenario and includes vehicles from the Vehicle Pack
- Download a scenario from the community that includes vehicles from the Vehicle Pack
3) One caveat is that to be able to enjoy British and Commonwealth vehicles and equipment from the Vehicle Pack, it is mandatory to have the Commonwealth DLC.
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1) Yes. The VP came out after CMBN and the various modules. So, all new vehicles.
2) Yep, correct.
3) Yep, the CMBN base game includes only US and German forces.
One other thought, since I don’t know where you stand purchase wise: If you did not buy the base game yet, rather buy the big bundle and leave the VP and Battle Pack for later.
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9 hours ago, Vacillator said:
All true Andreas, and it might also depend on whether you intend to buy other titles. What I mean is that for example the flail Sherman is also in CMFB and CMFI, and the R35 is in CMFI if you really want to play with them. Not sure the Croc and AVRE are anywhere else though without checking.
Yep, sure. I remember, i once mentioned the idea that even some early war scenarios could be created with the R35. Which should be good fun scenario creators.
I was just saying, that questions like „Is it worth it?“ cannot be answered. The answer depends too much on people’s personal preferences. Thst I find something worthwhile, does not mean the next person feels the same.
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4 hours ago, Simicro said:
Thanks Vacillator!
Is there anyone who has bought the Vehicle Pack and can give a quick feedback please? Worth it or not worth it?
Worth it? Difficult question. The answer depends on too many hard and soft factors.
Like „How important are 20 Dollars for you?“
The VP does not add too many new vehicles or items and there is unfortunately not too much user made content available. A handful of scenarios using the VP at best.
On the other hand: It is great fun to see e.g. the „flail Sherman“ in action.
Is it worth the few Dollars? I concluded for myself: Yes.
But it’s yours to decide for yourself.
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7 hours ago, BFCElvis said:
Ian is exactly right. You can use either. You can start a PBEM++ with the Battlefront version, play some turns with the Steam version, switch back. etc...
I thought, I understand, but yet another question: How does it wok in praxis to play PBEM++ with the BFC version, say from outside Steam? Or do I still need to have my game registered with a Steam key and log in to Steam?
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6 hours ago, IanL said:
It's the same exe so play either one. I play the BFC installs and participate in PBEM++ and tournaments no problem.
Perfect. Thanks, Ian.
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On 2/3/2023 at 8:45 PM, BFCElvis said:
The new patch is available for immediate download.
Most of the patch is to add the PBEM++ and Tournament features to the game. There have been some changes to the TO&E that were made for the upcoming Battle Pack 2.
@BFCElvis Stupid question: Do I need to play the Steam version with Steam key and all to use PBEM++, or can I play with the „standard BFC“ CMBN and this patch with oppo‘s who run CBMN on Steam?
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On 4/4/2023 at 12:18 AM, Sargeant Schultz said: Getting a new comp soon, and will have to purchase the game again due to lost hard drive and non-functional old email address.
Hm, that should not be necessary. I would be surprised, if BFC would not be able and willing to give you access to your account and purchased game serial numbers. Ever considered to ask @BFCElvis ?
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As a general comment: I have the impression, the Forum lost substantially, due the loss of some old hands.
But probably that’s just an overdue generation change.
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On 1/25/2023 at 12:00 AM, BFCElvis said:
We've done a bit of research and it looks like we did lose Andy/Sgt.Squarehead. An obituary had been found (not by me....so no link) of someone with his exact name in the town he lived in passing away last year on February 14th......The last day he was logged into this forum.
Like you, I really liked the guy too. He always brought somefink and had a great sense of humor.
I'd love to be wrong and have him post that the rumors of his death are greatly exaggerated.
Sad news, indeed.
I remember him as an always friendly and helpful guy.
An exchange with him about SciFi-books really enriched my „reading life“.
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Gents,
yesterday I saw in the news a short clip, where a Panzerhaubitze 2000 fired (in a certain “special military operation) with the turret turned aft.
Is that SOP? I have never seen it before, but technically it seems to make sense to use the weight of the tank as “shock absorber”.
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23 hours ago, lcm1947 said:
Thanks for the reply, Blazing. I got a kick out of looking at those references you provided. I guess I had forgotten what the graphics looked like back then. Funny to see
now a days after the giant improvements to games we'd experienced. I actually laughed out loud. After seeing that yeah I'll just wait for them to upgrade before wanting to play anything that looks like that.
Yep, just for the fun of it, I installed and fired up CMAK some months ago.
But, indeed, not only the looks, also the game play is miles away from the current CM family.
However, are you aware that @kohlenklau created some brilliant NA scenarios and mods? Based on Fortress Italy, if I am not mistaken.
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Yeah, indeed.
The bad news is: There will certainly not be a one to one replacement of the old titles (I loved them, too).
The good news is: A lot of the content has been covered in the existing CMx2 series, plus variousvmods recreating CMx1 theaters.
E.g., if you like strange vehicles and thin armour, try the CMFI demo.
But be aware: The look is quite different to the old games and the learning curve is steep.
However, if you manage to digest the differences and to cope with some frustration, you will experience hundreds of satisfying gaming hours.
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Play the demos. They should give you a good impression about the looks and equipment for each game.
Plus, you will see whether you like the games at all. I would assume you do, but one never knows.
I, for example, had been quite happy with CMBN at the time. When CMSF came out, I was quite excited. But after playing the demo, I quickly found: Nope, not for me.
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On 6/16/2022 at 8:08 PM, chuckdyke said:
Reading in the third dimension.
Three dimensions? Like length, width and height?
Does not sound too spectacular. I do that each time, when I look at a map with contour lines.
Winter Horizon?
in CM Red Thunder Maps and Mods
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Gents, is there a winter horizon mod for CMRT?
I thought, that I saw it mentioned somewhere once, but don‘t find it in the mod depot.