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Sexiest and Ugliest Tanks of WWII
Vacillator replied to Probus's topic in Combat Mission - General Discussion
How could I disagree? They can be found in CMBN 'TWC Sudden Fury' if you're looking for them. -
RT Unofficial Screenshot Thread
Vacillator replied to mjkerner's topic in Combat Mission Red Thunder
Yes, now you mention it the screenshot does look like that. However on loading up several saves, I see only a shadow from the open hatch slightly further back, but no shoulder. Odd. -
kohlenklau CMFI North Afrika QB map-mod project
Vacillator replied to kohlenklau's topic in CM Fortress Italy Maps and Mods
Just played it Phil , will PM you with the result and some comments. -
I don't think it has. My question was about MJ saying he never sets up calls in the setup phase.
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Sorry a bit late on this one, but this caught my eye as I sometimes feel rather inept on the artillery front. I also hardly ever call on setup, but I was thinking it was mainly forgetfulness on my part. Your comment seems to be more reasoned, so I imagine you wait to see what's going on before calling? An answer to that might be to call and then adjust, if you have the time to adjust?
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RT Unofficial Screenshot Thread
Vacillator replied to mjkerner's topic in Combat Mission Red Thunder
After a few issues uploading a screenshot, here's one from F&R Prowlers (nice work, thanks @PanzerMike). With a little bit of added magic, thanks to @Lucky_Strike. -
As far as I can see, as of today, only modern titles are on Steam, none of the WW2 titles are there.
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RT Unofficial Screenshot Thread
Vacillator replied to mjkerner's topic in Combat Mission Red Thunder
Yep, my PzIIIGs also have the gap in front of the turret, rotating hull MG etc. They look okay if the turret is facing to the front, but when the turrets are rotated they're definitely not okay. -
RT Unofficial Screenshot Thread
Vacillator replied to mjkerner's topic in Combat Mission Red Thunder
Totally agree, lovely work. @Lucky_Strike you do realise that after RT you will need to look at FI and FB ? -
RT Unofficial Screenshot Thread
Vacillator replied to mjkerner's topic in Combat Mission Red Thunder
Silly question, not related to your issue. Is that stock 'grass' or has it been touched by your magic? It looks good but I realise it's not in Normandy... If it is stock, I need to get down to ground level more often in RT. -
CMFI Crete 1941 mini-mod project
Vacillator replied to kohlenklau's topic in CM Fortress Italy Maps and Mods
Me too, availale for more testing if it helps (okay, maybe I should just wait ). -
Advice on the new game\campaign needed
Vacillator replied to dbsapp's topic in Combat Mission - General Discussion
I'm exclusively WW2 titles so I can't comment on the modern stuff (but then you already have most of that, except perhaps SF2?). Order of my purchases versus how much I have played them so far (bearing in mind I only started just over a year ago though): RT bought 1st, played 2nd-most (now including FR of course) BN bundle bought 2nd, played 1st-most FI bundle bought 3rd, played least but no good reason for this FB bought last played 3rd-most You have RT/FR, so if I was you (which I'm not of course, preferences vary ) - I would go for BN next, then FB, then FI. However, in terms of amount of content, you may prefer to go BN, FI and FB. I say this because BN has the most content and covers everything you described, FI has a lot and its very varied, and FB has the least (but I like it). If, like me, you will end up with them all, then it's just a matter of finding enough time to play them all - I never have enough time to give justice to all of them. -
Mine shows 4.03 in the bottom right corner, so it seems your attempt to patch hasn't worked. I'm not sure about the activation key - IIRC I had a 'CMBN Big Bundle' key not separate ones. Otherwise I assume everything is pointed at or in the correct folders? If the problem persists @BFCElvis will sort you out I'm sure - he's very good .
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StuGs and the price of them in QB
Vacillator replied to Larsen's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
I tend to buy odd vehicles assigned inside a formation (which you have to have). Is that what you mean? -
StuGs and the price of them in QB
Vacillator replied to Larsen's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
I'd probably select one of these options if the map suits. Although In a QB I tend to select a mixture rather than 'x * type'. -
There's a lot of content for sure, particularly for BN. I grab everything without hesitation . You could also check this out, if you haven't already: https://www.combatmission.lesliesoftware.com/ Great work by @IanL . A lot of the download links are Kaput, but the info is good.
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I think I got them at @Bootie's fine site here: https://www.thefewgoodmen.com/tsd3/category/combat-mission-battle-for-normandy/cm-battles-for-normandy/ I'm sure you've been there already, but well worth a look if you haven't. EDIT (afterthought) - I think the ones I mentioned will all work with just the base game, but I did have the bundle at the time.
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If you wish to try scenarios as well as campaigns and you're happy with those that are on the larger side, can I suggest both of the Wittmann scenarios in BN? They're both excellent and both by @George MC. Another great one which is also a lot smaller is Barkmann's Corner Revisited by @GhostRider3/3. To be honest I don't remember if I played the original Barkmann's Corner, my bad. There are of course lots of other great scenarios, they're just the ones I had a lot of fun with when I started.
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Need help testing a dropbox link
Vacillator replied to kohlenklau's topic in CM Fortress Italy Maps and Mods
I like the sound of this . @kohlenklau is the scenario you mentioned a new one, or one I've tried? I'd like to try a new one if you have one, although I realise I didn't (couldn't) help on the dropbox question -
Quick Battle without opposition?
Vacillator replied to LutzP's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
I'm a bit late on this discussion but it reminds me of the thread I posted about a CMFB quick battle where the AI selected 9 or 10 Sherman Flails and one or two infantry units. The flails advanced with their turrets facing backwards. My Jagdtiger, Jagdpanther and accompanying friends had an unsurprisingly easy time of it. While I had fun, I suppose I felt that my careful setup and movement was a waste of time, even though the map was very good. Other QB experiences have been better, and in fact some have been memorable for good reasons... -
When I'm commanding Panthers I seem to have a lot of gun and sight damage. My 'nodes' are usually fine .