Phil the Dill Posted September 11, 2000 Share Posted September 11, 2000 I'm just wondering what side people prefer and I'll collate any material you wish to offer. IE. former poll 'where are you from' ------------------ "Your Mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubermac Posted September 11, 2000 Share Posted September 11, 2000 Umm, i'd prefer Germans because of the panzerfausts in the infantry units and the good balance (armour/armament) in most German tanks. But most important is knowledge i think. If you're very familiar with the material used by either side, both sides can give you the edge needed to claim victory. Oh and my mother was no hamster i think...and if you claim she was one more time, i'll unclog my nose in your general direction you son of a silly person. ------------------ And remember kids....dressing up like Hitler in school, is NOT cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil the Dill Posted September 11, 2000 Author Share Posted September 11, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ubermac: Oh and my mother was no hamster i think...and if you claim she was one more time, i'll unclog my nose in your general direction you son of a silly person. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> You do that... then I'll burst my pimples in your general direction you small-brained wiper of other peoples bottoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michlos Posted September 11, 2000 Share Posted September 11, 2000 I prefer the Axis for two main reasons: 1. Big tanks hehehe 2. Panzerschreck : ) ------------------ < All gave some, some gave ALL> Owner of MiNa's CMBO Page http://come.to/combatmission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Posted September 11, 2000 Share Posted September 11, 2000 Usually play the Allies, although I like the Germans too. Just that most of my current opponents like the Germans more I guess. ------------------ Land Soft--Kill Quiet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoAttacker Posted September 11, 2000 Share Posted September 11, 2000 I pick the allies... Most of my research and reading has been onesided. I like playing axis too, but too predictable...Why you ask? They LOST the WAR....Unconditional Surrender! ------------------ "Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the changes in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after they occur." General Guilio Douhet 1920 [This message has been edited by GonzoAttacker (edited 09-11-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted September 11, 2000 Share Posted September 11, 2000 I play any side, just as long as it's a CM PBEM or scenario! Seriously, it's good IMHO to experience the different force capabilities of the nationalities involved. MAce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavScout Posted September 11, 2000 Share Posted September 11, 2000 I normally play as Allies, read Americans, but I'll sometimes tackle a game from the German side to see how it plays out. Cav I really think people would be less inclined to be the Axis if they had to fight more "realistic" games. [This message has been edited by CavScout (edited 09-11-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted September 12, 2000 Share Posted September 12, 2000 Just go to http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/Forum1/HTML/009082.html and collate those results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorak Posted September 12, 2000 Share Posted September 12, 2000 Well, personally I like playing the axis better. But will play any side to get a game going. As for Cav's comment. It is true that a lot more people enjoy playing the Axis side since fights can be fair in CM. But I guess I am one of the few that doesn't care. I really don't mind playing the underdogs, I don't mind knowing I am going to lose. For me the challenge is doing the best with what I have. Lorak ------------------ "Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking."--William Butler Yeats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted September 12, 2000 Share Posted September 12, 2000 Allies.... I love fast tanks with fast turrets and I like to run and GUN to get that juicy flank shot on that big shiny new Panther or King Tiger. There is NOTHING more satisifying than taking down one of these Really big (supposedly industructable) German tanks by running a Sherman or Hellcat around beside it or behind it and pumping a heat seeking, armour pierceing, moisture missle enema inducing, 76mm, round right up its ass! Ka BOOM! K-Kill! I play the Allies because I like the challenge of blowing up BIG German tanks! -tom w [This message has been edited by aka_tom_w (edited 08-18-2000).] this is not a new post but I recycled it here for your edutainment or entermation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Posted September 12, 2000 Share Posted September 12, 2000 No preference really..but i feel uncomfortable playing as the Axis. I hate it when i'm slaughtering my 'own' guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Private Dietz Posted September 12, 2000 Share Posted September 12, 2000 Love playing the Brits. Really dig the PIAT. Especially enjoy playing airborne troops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted September 12, 2000 Share Posted September 12, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by aka_tom_w: Allies.... There is NOTHING more satisifying than taking down one of these Really big (supposedly industructable) German tanks by running a Sherman or Hellcat around beside it or behind it and pumping a heat seeking, armour pierceing, moisture missle enema inducing, 76mm, round right up its ass! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ah yes, nothing like a lead enema to clean out the sinuses. ------------------ Pair-O-Dice "Once a Diceman, Always a Diceman." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted September 12, 2000 Share Posted September 12, 2000 I play both about the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michael emrys Posted September 12, 2000 Share Posted September 12, 2000 So far I've only played the Americans. I like to be on the side that's winning. Later on, when I feel I've exhausted the possibilities as the Americans, I'll try the other Allies (soon, probably). If I get really bored or curious, I'll give the Germans a shake, though I really hate to be fighting for a losing cause (I do enough of that in real life). I expect that after CM2 comes out, I'll play mostly as the Germans, and then only for the first couple years of the war. Might play the Soviets in Stalingrad and Kursk, though. I'll probably play both sides in CM3 and mostly the Germans in CM4. Hope that answers your question. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Der Unbekannte Jäger Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Canadians all the way! ------------------ "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...
Runyan99 Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 I feel the Germans are the superior army, due to: 1) Better MGs (thus more firepower per squad) 2) Better tanks (except for turret rotation!) 3) Better mortars (81mm tubes are super effective) ------------------ "Artillery is a terrible thing. God, I hate it." Pvt. David Webster 101st airborne 1942-45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavScout Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Runyan99: I feel the Germans are the superior army, due to: 1) Better MGs (thus more firepower per squad) 2) Better tanks (except for turret rotation!) 3) Better mortars (81mm tubes are super effective) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Check out <u><big>Hitler's Army:</big> The Evolution and Structure of German Forces, 1933-1945</u> by the editors of <u>Command Magazine</u>. Read Chapter XIII "The 1941 German Army/The 1944-45 U.S. Army: A Comparative Analysis of Two Forces in Their Primes". Cav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Jones Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 I prefer the Allies. I have over the years lost my infatuation with the German army and all their cool uniforms and equipment. Also I'm a bit of a contrarian so I like to take the side that most people don't want to play. I guess that means I'll end up playing the Italians in CM3 (or was it 4). Imagine the fun of taking an M13/40 up against an early Sherman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas_Peiper Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Most of the time the germans. First reason, I'am from germany and its a little odd to fight against your own country (so I understand every american or canadian who think likewise and play the allies), second reason, I like to replay historical battles like KG Peiper (wonderfull scenario I downloaded for KG Peiper fighting their way out at Stoumont) in the battle of the bulge and win for the underdog. ------------------ Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffertape Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 I like the Canadians and the British. Partly its due to personal heritage but I also like the variey of AFVs. Love that Churchill. GAFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaffod Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 Thomas... very funny you mention it being odd to play against one's own country. I almost always play as Axis and have not the slightest hesitation about brewing up platoon-fulls of Shermans and Stuarts And im American!!!! well, no one's perfect Actually, I do it simply to hear the enthusiastic "JA!!" afterwards. Its fun to play as Axis IMHO because it raises greater challenges to do more with less. I love defence QBs where i have no uberpanzers at all but am faced against a force at least 25% greater than mine with only a few AT guns, p.schreks and inf guns... Its very rewarding to pull these battles off. Being able to pick off a group of tanks reminiscent of a turkey shoot is always fun too regaurdless of what side your on... I just find that this mostly happens against the allies Zaff' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michael emrys Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CavScout: Check out <u><big>Hitler's Army:</big> The Evolution and Structure of German Forces, 1933-1945</u> by the editors of <u>Command Magazine</u>. Read Chapter XIII "The 1941 German Army/The 1944-45 U.S. Army: A Comparative Analysis of Two Forces in Their Primes". Cav <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> This sounds interesting. Can you tell me where I could get a copy? In the meanwhile, would you be willing to summarize their conclusions? Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clark Posted September 13, 2000 Share Posted September 13, 2000 I'll play either side, but prefer the ALLIES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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