Guest Seimerst Posted May 15, 2000 Share Posted May 15, 2000 Looks like everyone has been spreading the word around the gaming sites about the demo-- I am seeing it everywhere. BTS-- I hope the downloads have started to increase as fast a smoke barrage on the hiltop of VoT? I hope you guys get stinking rich off this piece of magic called CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted May 15, 2000 Share Posted May 15, 2000 Thanks! Just curious - what sites are you seeing it mentioned on? Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darstand Posted May 15, 2000 Share Posted May 15, 2000 Computer Games Online has a blub about the demo. These poeple have faithfully followed the progress of CM since '98. Expect them to do more in the near future. ------------------ "Armchair Generals never lose any men"-Darstand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanachai Posted May 15, 2000 Share Posted May 15, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Time Software: Thanks! Just curious - what sites are you seeing it mentioned on? Charles<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> 'Inside Mac Games' magazine's site has a nice blurb on it, as they have had on this game right along (it's where I found out about it, originally). ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carentan Posted May 15, 2000 Share Posted May 15, 2000 I think it would be key to get Rich over at Gone Gold on the bandwagon. He does free giveaways, and I'd think Steve might want to spare a contest copy to get some play. Plus, Gone Gold's a helluva good site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seimerst Posted May 15, 2000 Share Posted May 15, 2000 Gone Gold already has it mentioned, Computer Games On Line as previously posted (also see there very nice blurb in their wargame site for upcoming games. A couple of fan sites- and Happy Puppy-- I think. I'll surf around later tonight and see if I can find the other places that I think I have seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfe Posted May 15, 2000 Share Posted May 15, 2000 Charles, you might want to email the guy over at Ars Technica. He's doing a 2-part review of the goings-on at E3: http://www.ars-technica.com/etc/games/index.html Though you might want to make sure you've switched to the new server first [grin]. - Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannheim Tanker Posted May 15, 2000 Share Posted May 15, 2000 I brought it up on one of the SSI sites. Unfortuately, too many of those guys are brain washed by the "big" corporations. Some of them were really interested, however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beman Posted May 15, 2000 Share Posted May 15, 2000 From the Inside Mac Games: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Vehicles and soldiers leave trails in snow, wind and rain impact your aim, and night makes stealth attacks easier.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Might be a good idea for BTS to set them straight, as some graphic-centric gamers may be very disappointed after d/ling the GD and finding that there are no trails. DjB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ol' Blood & Guts Posted May 15, 2000 Share Posted May 15, 2000 Pretty good review over at Combatsim.com Looks like it's pre-Beta Demo though (Oct. '99), but it really covers and conveys the phenomenon of CM very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Sessine Posted May 16, 2000 Share Posted May 16, 2000 I wrote them an email over at 3dfiles.com, and what do you know (maybe it wasn't my email that triggered it, I like to think so though), the next day or so the demo was up on their site. /CS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinCheng Posted May 16, 2000 Share Posted May 16, 2000 Simhq (www.simhq.com) has mentioned it on the same day when GD is out. (not by me) VoodooExtreme (www.voodooextreme.com) has mentioned it twice: once from my provision and later another one (sorry I forget the name of the fellow informant) Combatsim.com (www.combatsim.com) should have the news on GD today as I am told. Griffin @ work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanachai Posted May 16, 2000 Share Posted May 16, 2000 Oh, and Inside Mac Games has launched a new site, Macgamefiles.com, and they've got it as their lead Demo and one of their 'hot' downloads (64 downloads when I checked, and the site's only been up a day or two. ------------------ After witnessing exceptional bravery from his Celtic mercenaries, Alexander the Great called them to him and asked if there was anything they feared. They told him nothing, except that the sky might fall on their heads [This message has been edited by Seanachai (edited 05-15-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Germanboy Posted May 16, 2000 Share Posted May 16, 2000 Happypuppy is featuring it very prominently in the Mac section, and is awfully nice about it. They have not reviewed it yet, methinks. Download.com has taken the reviews and numbers from the beta demo and just continued from there. Mac downloads there seem to have rocketed, with about 8-900 since the Gold came out for a total of 2,370. There is still only my reivew in the Mac section, so go there, or else... The word won't be spread... ------------------ Andreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted May 17, 2000 Share Posted May 17, 2000 Windows downloads are up to 4,874 (at download.com)! There are 9 reviews for the Windows version (10 if mine gets posted). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted May 17, 2000 Share Posted May 17, 2000 ITS EVERYWHERE YOU CAN'T STOP MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Captain Foobar Posted May 17, 2000 Share Posted May 17, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>I brought it up on one of the SSI sites. Unfortuately, too many of those guys are brain washed by the "big" corporations. Some of them were really interested, however <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ha, yeah theres actually some discussion going on in the cc4 forum at http://www.clubssi.com I'm trying to spread the word a little bit, but it turned into a NAHVERTEIDIGUNGSWAFFE debate, and its involvement in CM!!!! haha Most of them are good people, but I guess there's a good bit of rivalry between cm-ers and cc-ers. I tried to put a band-aid, but Damn, a little bit of snotty remarks back and forth goes a long way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendellM Posted May 17, 2000 Share Posted May 17, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>what sites are you seeing it mentioned on?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> IGNPC has a link to the demo at www.pcgameworld.com/ign/combat.htm. They say: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>The move to the 3rd dimension is not just to look cool, rather it it improves the accuracy of the simulation. Think of the world around us - it's all 3D. True 3D LOS, 3D spotting, 3D terrain, and 3D trajectories are a lot more realistic than 2D approximations, so that is what Combat Mission delivers!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The actual demo page at www.pcgameworld.com/gamedemos/c/combatmission is more verbose, including: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>There is so much new, different, and better about Combat Mission that it is hard to know where to start [...] Whether it is the detailed TO&Es (Tables of Organization and Equipment), accurate OBs (Orders of Battle), weapon characteristics, or the intense armor penetration algorithms (be prepared to be surprised!), Combat Mission brings historical integrity to a new level. Just think about it... amazing historical detail, unparalleled features, incredible ease of use, and cutting edge 3D audio and visuals all wrapped up into one package.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Wendell [This message has been edited by WendellM (edited 05-17-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted May 17, 2000 Share Posted May 17, 2000 I've been pushing it on my site in Chile. I should have a review up shortly as well. So far everyone that's downloaded it has raved about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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