StieliAlpha

Re the „challenge“: Yep, that’s “Panzer Corps 2 speak”, indeed. I am playing that a lot lately.
I proposed CW, because you seem to be fairly new to it and I, too, have only very limited experience. I played perhaps 2 or 3 scenarios, but never got really hooked.
Otherwise, I would be open for any WW2 title.
Just drop me a line, when you are ready to start a game and we take it from there. But no need to rush.

Thank you, Sir!
Re the challenge: Most certainly, if you wish!
Indeed, I was about to ask you since a long time now, but hardly managed to serve ongoing commitments in the last years.
Any preferences? Dropbox or PBEM++? Otherwise, CW seems appropriate. Sounds like we both are kind of newbies in that one.
I have been there in RL, but looking at my placement, my active service time would have lasted for an hour or so.

Congratulations on that Andreas.  Wish I could say the same, but not yet...
Perhaps you and I could share a game in the future?

Yep, it‘s 4 to 5 for me, too. Currently 4 BN and 1 RT.
Turn Rate to date one per week or less. But since I retired at the end of April only  it’s increasing now…

Oooops, looks like I am late with that info. Probably I have been on holiday for too long.

Oooops, looks like I am late with that info. Probably I have been on holiday for too long.

Yep, the same goes for „suspicious“ buildings, dwellings, forests or hedgerows etc.
I usually only rule out first turn fire on „the small set-up square at the end of the map“.

Yep, true. To a certain extend the mods are good for the CW and MG modules, too. But certainly not for FB, Downfall or RT.

Yep, true. To a certain extend the mods are good for the CW and MG modules, too. But certainly not for FB, Downfall or RT.

Did you already take a look at the FGM Depot?
At least you find the mods and scenarios sorted per game and per „topic“. So, it‘s easy to decide which mod works for which game.
But as George said: Many will be included in @37mm selection already.
Regarding „one mod to make everything prettier“: Well, that’s difficult anyway. Your taste is not necessarily my taste…. E.g., if you prefer Lucky Strike‘s or Falaise‘s environment mod for BN is quite much a question of your personal preference.

10 years ago? Then have a look again. It is very different and easier to navigate nowadays.
Lucky Strike‘s and Falaise‘ mods cover the environment of BN. I.e., trees, bushes, hedges, grass, etc for BN only. They cover it all in one, but only for summer 44. One exception: Falaise‘ mod consists of three different packages, one each for June, July and August 1944. He lives in Normandy and obviously had to make it perfect. 😊 Both mods are great. Lucky Strike‘s is perhaps a bit more colourful. But again, what suits you better depends on your liking.

Did you already take a look at the FGM Depot?
At least you find the mods and scenarios sorted per game and per „topic“. So, it‘s easy to decide which mod works for which game.
But as George said: Many will be included in @37mm selection already.
Regarding „one mod to make everything prettier“: Well, that’s difficult anyway. Your taste is not necessarily my taste…. E.g., if you prefer Lucky Strike‘s or Falaise‘s environment mod for BN is quite much a question of your personal preference.

Yep, the same goes for „suspicious“ buildings, dwellings, forests or hedgerows etc.
I usually only rule out first turn fire on „the small set-up square at the end of the map“.

If I recall correctly, @kohlenklau made some Vietnam mods a long time ago.
PM him or search in the archives.

Yep, of course. I come from Paderborn and lived there half of my life. That’s why I am extremely interested to see the Battle in CM. Especially the famous encounter with the King Tigers. 🤓

Closing the Ruhr pocket near Paderborn, April 45.

I have used online colorization tools to bring some color to BW photos and put together other colored photos from the CMBN time frame. Credit to Umlaut for original concept.
I have also included a music splash file with Eisenhowers D-day speach.   
https://www.thefewgoodmen.com/cm-mod-warehouse/combat-mission-battle-for-normandy/cmbn-other/cmbn-force-specific-backgrounds/

Yep, that‘s certainly true.
I only recently lost an RT match badly. Felt strong with 8 or so SS-Pz IV. Until they marched into the cross fire of five or six SU 100. A disaster….

I've been there too Andreas, but I'd still rather have a Tiger than a Panzer IV 😉.

I hate to say it, but my beloved Tiger often disappoints me in CM. Despite the frontal strength and fierce look.
I.e., the video does not surprise me too much.

Brings me back to @BDW original question
A lot changed, but if you were away for ten years, you won’t notice the difference. The game runs better and a lot of glitches have been eliminated.
The „going to Steam with a new PBEM and tournament system“ is certainly a big change, but probably not your main concern for the time being.
Otherwise: I am playing CM since 1999 (or earlier?), too, but joined the Forum only in the early 2000‘s.
That said: Welcome back mate!
Forgot to say: Installation is nowadays indeed a lot easier, @BFCElvis will help you through that anyway. 
And there are „all in one“ mod packages available, which should give you a head start to make the game look nicer.😊

Nope, it does. But mainly for (somewhat exclusive) rail cars. Let‘s say a car of the „Orient-Express“ would be called a „Wagon“.

I  did a collection of „intro music“ for BN, FI and RT a long time ago. For RT Iit included the Russian anthem and a few regimental marches,’IIRC.
Should still be available at the FGM mod depot. If not, drop me a lined.
 

Good to see that ChatGPT is not (yet) very helpful, when it comes to being creative….😉

How did a gaming friend in board game times say:  Why seek the flanks, when you can break through the center?
More seriously:
- Somebody has to be in the center and cannot always remain passive.
- Scale and perception: Performing a frontal attack in CM, does not mean that you are not part of a flanking attack in the larger picture.
- Being in a frontal attack mission does not stop you from seeking the „local flank“.