Mike Stephan Posted December 11, 1999 Share Posted December 11, 1999 Guys, I just upgraded my video card in my computer and finally got the demo up and running? What on earth can I say? I wish I had done this weeks ago. This game is awesome. Fun and frustrating (read on below for my first scenario). I play a lot of wargames both on the computer (Close Combat and Steel Panthers and cardboard (TCS from the gamers, ASL, and Combat!) and enjoy those games very much. Even after reading about all that could be done with this game stll did not prepare me for what I saw. After I first turned it on and got to the game screen I just sat and stared at the screen for several minutes. I was impressed. I even called my bride upstairs and showed her the screen and "flew" over the battlefield and even she thought it was great. I played the Last Defense scenario as the Germans for my first play experience. I really need to "unlearn what I have learned." I got my but kicked badly. Taking the building on the German left was not much of a problem (even though I lost a halftrack to a mortar round of all things) but the real set back came when all three of my tanks were knocked out on the same turn by the unexpected arrival of 3 M-18 Hellcats. Needles to say this severly hampered my operations and after losing about half my force to those blasted tanks and a well placed 105mm? barrage I decided to save what was left of my men and throw in the towel. Woods, good cover against bullets but not against artillery. I am definitely playing this one again! Bring on the complete game. I'll be ready. Mike Stephan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted December 12, 1999 Share Posted December 12, 1999 I found that studying this forum and looking at every screenshot, never prepared me for how visceral this game is. The first time ever that we've been able to get the stimulation to the senses of an FPS and the thoughtfulness of a good wargame in the same package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mikeman Posted December 12, 1999 Share Posted December 12, 1999 Welcome to Combat Mission, Mike. And remember, you're only playing a beta demo! The first time I played the game I got the same thrill. Most of us did. Many have played the demo scenarios 50 times each I'll bet. It's a good one ain't it. Mikeman out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gunnerdream Posted December 12, 1999 Share Posted December 12, 1999 Mike, Welcome to the wonder and joy that is Combat Mission! Tell EVERYONE you know about this! This is the game for which I have been waiting YEARS! Sorry about the yelling, I just get carried away!!!!!! Gunnerdream...floating down through the clouds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkEzra Posted December 12, 1999 Share Posted December 12, 1999 The Gunner is right! Tell all you know, we want this game to be a really big hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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