David Aitken Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Completely free of charge! David ------------------ They lost all of their equipment and had to swim in under machine gun fire. As they struggled in the water, Gardner heard somebody say, "Perhaps we're intruding, this seems to be a private beach." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 hehe, why is that tank not modelled in the game? I feel so cheated..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Style, penache, balance, masterpiece, attention to detail! These are a few of the words that come to mind when looking at this (mainly because it has none of those)! Mace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperscope Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Best dam pic I have ever seen hahahahaha sniperscope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 HEY! David, where did you get the Alpha version of CMBO's splash screen? That was not supposed to have been seen outside of our small gamer focus group. OK, so now the cat is out of the bag, a little backround: We footed the bill for a $5,000 focus group about the game's overall presentation. A dozen gamers, from Grogs to the casual gamer, participated in various questions about different aspects of the then Alpha CM. This splash screen was shown as part of that study and comments were requested. A surprsingly large percentage of the gamers participating found this shot to be "totally stupid". There was some space to explain the reaction to the splash screen, and here are some of the comments as to why it "sucked ass": 1. "The star on the side of the tank is ALL wrong. It is supposed to be a solid filled white star." 2. "The color of the German uniform is not gray enough." 3. "What's up with the that tank!?! The velocity of any tank round is far too great to have five in flight at the same time!" 4. "It is impossible to safely fire the MP40 using the left hand only. He should be firing using the right hand and the left hand should be gripping the magazine. Also, it looks more like a M3 Grease gun than an MP40." 5. "I liked the blood and the severed head. Why can't this be in the game?" So after much debate we decided to put this one on the shelf and got another artist to do up the splash screen. My little 10 year old cousin, who did this masterpiece, was crushed. But hey, if he can't handle criticism... srew 'em Steve P.S. Thanks David [This message has been edited by Big Time Software (edited 09-12-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Rock Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Brilliant. I also like the "focus group" report. All too believable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastables Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Nice one David ------------------ From the jshandorf "Why don't we compare reality to the game like Bastables likes to do all the time?" Mr T's reply "Thats right FOO!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emos Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Heh....when do the Mods for that tank and color uniforms come out? ------------------ "You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" --Dr. Strangelove-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Time Software: We footed the bill for a $5,000 focus group<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> $5,000!!!! Geez guys, I did a course on running a focus group a few years ago, and am prepared to offer my services for less than that! Just agree to fund my flight to the USA and make an offer, and I'll do anything, anything!!! oh, is it alright if I bring the family? oh, and a room in a 5 star hotel would be nice! oh, can you throw in a copy of CM2 as well? oh, and payment in $US! Mace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SS Peiper Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Were can I download it at?? I got to have it. SS Peiper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 You could easily sell that pic to Hasbro for their upcoming release of Squad Leader ------------------ Veni, vidi, panzerschrecki [This message has been edited by Banshee (edited 09-12-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Der Unbekannte Jäger Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Brilliant, simply brilliant! ------------------ "I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend, to the death, your right to say it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feuhrerguy Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Why do you think it's a tank? It is clearly a bunker with five GI's dug into fox holes in the front, with a knocked out Bofars behind it in the distance. I have seen many pictures of just this type of defense in Normandy. You can find a similar photographic source in: 'The Fubar Conundrum' published in 1968 by the Disney press that will back this up. Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord General MB Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 BTS: What! shelf It! It's a masterpeice! I actually DLed it and loaded it in. LOOKS AWSOME! (REALY) ------------------ Cheers, Lord General Mr. Bill, 1st Army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THumpre Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Gotta have it Please let me know how I can get it. In all seriousness it really does capture the "game" part of the game. Sorta helps me keep my focus. ------------------ When one goes tear-assing around, one often ends up with a torn ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucero1148 Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Hey will that graphic need a video card for proper display? ROFL!!! Very funny! Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holdit Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Banshee: You could easily sell that pic to Hasbro for their upcoming release of Squad Leader <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Meeeowwww!!!! I agree, though. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Very Funny I thought Steve's reply was hiliarius, he now sounds just like us. I know, because I must admit I have done perhaps more than my fair share of complaining around here too. When I saw Steve's post I laughed my self silly because I guess some of us here are indeed that "nit picky" about militarily historical WWII details. I enjoy this game more and more every day I play it. Thanks to Steve and Charles -tom w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Heidman Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Excellent! Can't wait for my GeForce 2 GTS 64MB vid card gets here on Friday! THat pic should look GREAT at high res! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clark Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 The pic is hilarious, and Steve's reply had me LMAO! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shaw Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Very nice David and great follow up Steve. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Holy Crap ---------------------------------- "I love it , God help me I do love it so" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Heidman Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 I think I will make that my desktop wallpaper. That should really piss my wife off! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Fauster Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Banshee: You could easily sell that pic to Hasbro for their upcoming release of Squad Leader <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ouch! That's gotta hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveman Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Banshee: You could easily sell that pic to Hasbro for their upcoming release of Squad Leader <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Heh heh heh... What's going on with Hasbro anyway? It seems like all I hear about SL now is how you'll receive letters from home... CRAP!!! ------------------ "You know our standing orders. Out of ammo become a bunker, out of commission become a pillbox, out of time... become heroes." - The Beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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