Maximus Posted April 10, 2001 Share Posted April 10, 2001 I recently upgraded to a 1.2 Ghz and a 64 MB Geforce 2 Platinum. Boy what a difference it makes in gameplay! Before I had a Celeron 433 with a 32 MB TNT2 and I was always kinda careless with my orders mainly because the game was getting so jerky on big maps that I really didn't take the time to plan effectively. Now with a smooth scrolling map and whatnot, I take the time to scroll around in View#4 and set up my moves and orders effectively. ***Bit of a spoiler below*** For example I just played the original scenario "Fear in the Fog" by Wild Bill IIRC. I played the Amis and I clobbered the Germans because I took the time to set up a hellava defense in the town and woods line along the road to the left of the town. In previous attempts at this scenario with my old computer, I usually got smoked. I believe the main difference is that since now that I can scroll easier, the game is easier to play. **************************** So in conclusion, it really does make a difference with a faster computer. So for those that are still trying to play on a < 200 MHz system with a 4MB video card, do yourself a favor and get a faster computer. The difference will amaze you. I built this new system for just a little over $1000 USD. I used some parts out of my old machine, mainly the disk drives and my SBLive! soundcard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russellmz Posted April 10, 2001 Share Posted April 10, 2001 that was a cool scenario. i played it on my fast computer and won it. i am also a fan of bill maher(not all his politics tho). and i think you spelled manure incorrectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellros Posted April 10, 2001 Share Posted April 10, 2001 Yep, I told ya that your new system would run CM like a dream. Nice isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyrene Posted April 10, 2001 Share Posted April 10, 2001 Fear in the Fog was a good scenario, and I clobered the AI when I played it (Allied side), my most lopsided victory, 94 to 6 and the first time my infantry killed a tank with gamon bombs/ demo charges. Sweet I agree, a system that can scroll the map and shoot LOS's smoothly is essential and once you play on a good system, it's impossible to look back. Gyrene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted April 10, 2001 Author Share Posted April 10, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Gyrene: I agree, a system that can scroll the map and shoot LOS's smoothly is essential and once you play on a good system, it's impossible to look back. Gyrene<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yeah, especially since I have mostly hi-res mods installed including all of my uniform mods, my frame-rates were pretty much suckin' with my last set-up. Now, I can load large map, increase the scaling to 4x and it still scrolls like a dream. Not to mention it calculates the turn like nothing flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyrene Posted April 10, 2001 Share Posted April 10, 2001 I like keeping the scaling at x1, it helps me to stop complaining about out of LOS conditions. Gyrene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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