GI Tom Posted January 2, 2001 Share Posted January 2, 2001 Happy New Year all. I have a question for everyone who's TCP/IP'd a game. Has anyone noticed a problem with Ambush markers disappearing after each turn?? Let me give the scenerio. This is with the newest version released, Beta 24. Yesterday I played my first ever TCP/IP game with an individual on the RD ladder. We were finishing up our Tournament game. We had been previously playing via PBEM, but we decided to use TCP/IP to complete it. (And maybe that has something to do with it). Anyway, I had a PIAT team and Daimler both hiding with separate ambush markers waiting for some enemy armor to crest a rise in the terrain. For the 3 PBEM turns prior, the ambush markers remained in place, no problems. However, as soon as we switched to playing TCP/IP, I had to re-order every single turn. Neither unit was discovered or being fired upon. However, since yesterday was the first day my TCP/IP cherry was being busted, I was so excited about playing, that I of course forgot to save any file like the moronic fool I am. Then, later on in the day, my wife had to hear the story of why I died, how my tactics in the snowy terrain had to be practiced more, blah blah blah. It was then that I realized I had forgotten to save the file I said to myself I would. I've done a search and not seen anything on this, so maybe it was just a one time thing, maybe not. I would imagine that someone would have noticed this by now, however, maybe it only occurs if you switch from a PBEM to a TCP/IP game. I just thought I'd post it here and inquire if anyone else has had the same problem. Thanks. GI Tom ------------------ To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Madmatt Posted January 2, 2001 Share Posted January 2, 2001 I just checked this out in a little test I made up and the *targeted* ambush markers were fine when switching from PBEM to TCP. Now remember, you have to keep those markers targeted otherwise the markers will go away. Do you still have a saved file from any of the turns where you continually had to replot the Ambush Markers? Madmatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GI Tom Posted January 2, 2001 Author Share Posted January 2, 2001 Matt, Thanks for the quick response. I sure don't, but I'll check with my opponent and maybe he does. I am positive that I had them targeted. I had to do the step each turn. (Set Ambush, target Ambush marker) As I mentioned, they sat there for 3 or 4 turns in the PBEM prior to the TCP/IP play with no problems whatsoever. I will email my opponent when I get home this evening and see if he has any of them left. I clean those puppies out pretty quick. ::kicks self:: If he does, I'll forward them ASAP. Thanks again. GI Tom ------------------ To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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