Hakko Ichiu Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 Congratulations, S&C! As a former management consultant and an author of business books, I love a great small-business success story. I've always believed in the viability of small players in strong niche markets, and it's nice to see that confirmed every now and then. Two points: 1) You need better sales forecasting 2) Delay CM2 as long as possible or my next book may never get written. ------------------ Ethan ----------- Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beman Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 Typos and omissions? I didn't see any problems with the manual. Unfortunately, I'm really not sure where my copy of the manual is right now. If I can't find it, is there any way I can get a copy of the brand new and improved manual? DjB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Macs Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 BTS you the man, theres no higher praise than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Thomas Norton: IDF, I am an attonrey for the State of California, and yea, all the CM players in my office are like me, lawyers (disclaimer, we do not play the game in the office). We do talk a lot about it, when the boss is not around....However, if he heard us, he would think it was about work, since he would hear about combat, and how we managed to take this or that position.... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I'm a citizen of the State of California... Get back to work! Just kidding. ------------------ Blessed be the Lord my strength who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 This has gotta be the only game forum where everyone cheers when the product runs out of stock. Los Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Khann Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 Congrats to BTS. I'm really glad the game is doing so well, because I want to see a lot more of it! When CM2 happens and I have access to this game system on the Russian Front.... boy, I better start thinking up excuses for my wife and business clients now; I'm going to be MIA A LOT. Papa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GI Tom Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 BTS, glad to hear it!! Running out of product is almost always a good problem to have. As long as it's not for a long time. Always good when demand outweighs supply. Anyway, I wish you continued success and from what it looks like, I think I'm safe in saying that most here support you guys 100%. I certainly do. Respectfully, GI Tom P.S. What are you guys going to do when fellow CM'ers start to line up at your doorstep so you can kiss their newborns?? ------------------ To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of wierd sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmithcat Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 BTS: just wanted to commend you on an excellent game. It really shows what people who care and use a little imagination can do. The schlock being peddled by the likes of EA, Hasbro and others is simply put to shame by a fine piece of work like Combat Mission. I am 34, and a jaded gamer, having played computer games since about 1987. This game has brought me back to the point of actually getting excited to play, providing the most engrossing gaming experience I have played since the original Civilization. Keep up the good work, it's a godsend to the gaming community. And don't get cocky with all the praise ; ) ------------------ "I hate quotations. Tell me what you know." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smaragdadler Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 Also from me big congratulations and thanx for the pleasure! Greetings from the neue Bundesländer The Brief American Occupation of Parts of East Germany, 1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shaw Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 We Are Not Worthy ... We Are Not Worthy ... Well Done BTS, my best congratulations Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 WAY TO GO BTS!!!! P.S. Did You Expect this kind of Success??? Good Job And Thanks for the GREAT customer support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dienekes Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Michael emrys: I began to notice about 25 years ago that for a lot of people, if it didn't get on tv, it didn't happen. Michael<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Now it's. If something isn't on the internet it doesn't exist. I had a senior citizen think I was no longer in business because I didn't have a website yet. This was a man who didn't think he needed a modem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard 101st Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 If ever a game deserved the recognition and reviews this is it. Congrats on a job well done. I have been "pushing" your game over at "Gone Gold" site. Keep up the great work! ------------------ -kill 'em all and let God sort them out- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilhammer Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 I have an extra copy of the first release if anyone wants to buy it. I am in North Carolina, northwest of Greensboro. It's yours for my cost, 50.00. plus shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 Ah i was just on time Well done guys.!! Does this mean extra work and/or delay for cm 2?? Henk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goonch Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 F*****g eh! Way to go bros. Bye the way, every time my wife walks by our computer room, she curses you guys(BTS) for putting out such a game that totally absorbs me. ------------------ leave the gun, take the canolies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple4Ever Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 Congratulations guys! This is the best computer wargame I've ever played. Success can be a two-edged sword - One word of caution: Talonsoft. Please, please, please do not let what happened to TS happen to you. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 I have seen nothing but suberb reviews...even pcgamer and combatsim.com make such remarks as "Best war game out there" etc.....This is what happens when u take the time to make a great product that need little patching, even if delayed to save the release of a bugfest. A note to the shirts who release games....if this game was released buggy and rushed out the door...do u think the sales would be the same having gotten labelled as buggy? I think not...let this be a lesson that we appreciate great gamework..word spreads fast with good and bad games and even an online purchase only game without the recognition of major stores can do well simply bcause its a great game and has gotten great reviews...that's why i bought it...i read about it in PCGamer AND combatsim.com. Without those sources and without the reviews they posted...i never would have known about, nor purchased this sim. Keep up the GREAT work Battlefront people ! FoxK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 Great game, great company, great success! Nuff said. ------------------ "Don't lie to me, Gustav! You're a stinkin' Mac user!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The CM Borg Posted August 2, 2000 Share Posted August 2, 2000 This pleases us greatly ------------------ Resistance is Futile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disaster@work Posted August 2, 2000 Share Posted August 2, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Purple4Ever: Congratulations guys! This is the best computer wargame I've ever played. Success can be a two-edged sword - One word of caution: Talonsoft. Please, please, please do not let what happened to TS happen to you. Cheers! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> What happened to Talonsoft? I know they've kind of lapsed into the background ... The worst thing I thought they did two years ago was put out some Tribal Rage game which was very poor RTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDog Posted August 2, 2000 Share Posted August 2, 2000 Richly deserved success guys. Now let's all turn our gazes east. ------------------ Cry Havoc!and let slip the dogs of war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted August 2, 2000 Share Posted August 2, 2000 Thanks everybody. Steve and I could not be more pleased with how much people like the game. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>P.S. Did You Expect this kind of Success?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Nope. It seems like ancient history now, but boy am I glad that, way back when, before this whole ball really got rolling, I told a couple of publishers to kiss my a**. Of course I was more polite than that but you know what I mean. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwcanuck Posted August 2, 2000 Share Posted August 2, 2000 Kudos to BTS for bringing to all of us Grognards an excellent and superb war game I recently updated my Panther site with a CM logo and hopefully even more people will buy this great game! http://members.tripod.com/~dietmagic/panther.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jenkins Posted August 2, 2000 Share Posted August 2, 2000 You guys rule! To think people were bailing when the ASL deal fell through. Where are those people? ------------------ "Rinky dinky stinky thinky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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