Norman Posted November 19, 2000 Share Posted November 19, 2000 Thank you BTS for ruining my life I first spotted CM 18months/2yrs ago when it was but a gleam in your eye and thought 'that looks nice, I wonder if it will ever be released.' A couple of months ago I ran across it again and bought it... That's the problem, as a wargame player/designer for 25 odd years I had finally found something which is close to being the perfect game, I'm now a complete addict - I rant & rave about the game to my gaming group and they are beginning to look at me a bit oddly - my family is starting to forget what I look like and my work colleagues think I'm nuts. Anyway, forgive the rant, I just had to say something - I will now retreat to 'lurk mode' for a while and suck down some more of those awesome mods that you guys are doing. When I finally stop twitching and muttering 'just one more round and I'll go to bed' I'll have a go at creating a couple of scenarios. ------------------ It'll never hit me from the........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Posted November 19, 2000 Share Posted November 19, 2000 Welcome to our world, Norman. At least you've realized that you now have to give up your life as you once new it. CM Borg???? ------------------ "If it bleeds..we can kill it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The CM Borg Posted November 19, 2000 Share Posted November 19, 2000 Stormin Norman is assimilated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisl Posted November 19, 2000 Share Posted November 19, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by The CM Borg: Stormin Norman is assimilated<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Joy and happiness to the world again. The CM Borg is back. ------------------ Slayer of the Original Cesspool Thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted November 19, 2000 Author Share Posted November 19, 2000 From what I've seen so far on this forum you are a great bunch of guys - a thought - I've just got hold of a couple of books by Patrick Delaforce (The Polar Bears - 49th Div and Monty's Ironside - 3rd Div) - they are detailed divisional histories from D-day onwards and look like a good source of material for scenarios. Aaarghh!! my 7yr old son just said 'Daddy, why don't you move that tank over there and shoot him from behind' - Me - moves Sherman - Panther immediately blows crap out of Sherman - I must have been neglecting his education Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conall Posted November 19, 2000 Share Posted November 19, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Norman: I've just got hold of a couple of books by Patrick Delaforce (The Polar Bears - 49th Div and Monty's Ironside - 3rd Div) - they are detailed divisional histories from D-day onwards and look like a good source of material for scenarios. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Be careful with Delaforce's books, they're rather mixed & contain some historical errors. Also he appears to plagiarise blatantly both unit histories & secondary material. For example a case could be made that for his history of the 11th Armoured Division, The Black Bull (1993)he lifted large chunks directly without acknowledgement from Normandy, the British Breakout by Major J J How, William Kimber 1981 ISBN 0-7183-0118-8 Having said that they're not a bad place to start & should point you in the direction of some rather better primary & secondary sources. regards, Conall [This message has been edited by Conall (edited 11-19-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Germanboy Posted November 19, 2000 Share Posted November 19, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Conall: Be careful with Delaforce's books, they're rather mixed & contain some historical errors. Also he appears to plagiarise blatantly both unit histories & secondary material. For example a case could be made that for his history of the 11th Armoured Division, The Black Bull (1993)he lifted large chunks directly without acknowledgement from Normandy, the British Breakout by Major J J How, William Kimber 1981 ISBN 0-7183-0118-8 Having said that they're not a bad place to start & should point you in the direction of some rather better primary & secondary sources. regards, Conall<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I have a number of his books, and while I don't know about plagiarising (did not check for that), I can say that a lot of the stuff he uses has been published elsewhere, there are some quotes you come across again and again. I think the real contribution he is making is that he gives you an overview of divisional histories, instead of the usual regimental (=batallion in the UK) histories. He is also a bit gung-ho about the performance of the UK units, unless it is undeniable that they screwed up (e.g 6th DWR) Having said all that, I would not spend the full price on any of his books, but they can be picked up for a fiver in a lot of places, and they are worth that. Oh, and welcome Norman. ------------------ Andreas <a href="http://www.geocities.com/greg_mudry/sturm.html">Der Kessel</a > Home of „Die Sturmgruppe“; Scenario Design Group for Combat Mission. [This message has been edited by Germanboy (edited 11-19-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord General MB Posted November 19, 2000 Share Posted November 19, 2000 Soldier, HOT TIP: Stay away from cesspool! ------------------ Salute! Lord General Mr. Bill Supreme Commander 1st Army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen. Sosaboski Posted November 20, 2000 Share Posted November 20, 2000 Ha ha ha ha! No other game has been in the CD-ROM since 18 July! Not even EAW or CC2! Have to see if I can even play those anymore-probably EAW-just watched Battle of Britain (movie) yesterday, so I'm in the mood for taking a Hurricane up and chewing some Stukas to shreds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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