Squad Leader Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I am a historian (now on a fellowship studying legal practice) and have always enjoyed teaching and writing about the First and Second World Wars. A friend recommended CM:BB as the ultimate computer simulation of Ostfront combat during WWII, and from what I've been able to pick up from the tutorials (owned the game two days now!), he's right. So, here's my problem -- I know a lot about the surrounding history of the Eastern Front, but am pretty much a novice at serious computer wargaming. I have found that the included tutorials are nowhere near enough to get me started ... and wonder if anyone would be willing to play a few PBEM games with me as a tutor. I would love to be involved as an active member of what seems to be a great community, but realize that until I can play the game in a more professional fashion I won't be much help. Looking forward to hearing from people soon. Best wishes Squad Leader 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeDog Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Welcome, Squad Leader! Ordinarily, I would be happy to play a few games with you and bring you up to speed, but I am presently heavily committed with my impending wedding. . . hopefully someone else will step up. Stick with it -- this game is well worth the steep learning curve! Cheers, YD 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squad Leader Posted February 9, 2005 Author Share Posted February 9, 2005 Thanks, YD! And best luck with your wedding. Marriage is great, and so is having a kid -- just had my first in September. That's a REAL steep learning curve. Am currently getting destroyed on the Jaegermeister tutorial scenario. Oh, more experienced players, please help! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeDog Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Thanks for the best wishes, and good luck with the kid thing -- gonna be a few years before we try to tackle that one. . . Jaegermeister is actually a pretty challenging scenario for the rank beginner. I think it was designed more as a tutorial for players who had played the first iteration of CM (CMBO) to teach them about new features in CMBB, like Shoot & Scoot, pre-planned barrages, etc. It requires a pretty good knowledge of combined arms tactics to play well from either side. Anyway, if you're still looking for a human tutor come the beginning of March, feel free to drop me an email -- address is in my profile. I should have time for playing again come next month. Cheers, YD 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Pilot Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Squad leader, Welcome to CM. I'd be happy to give you a hand. If you know what sort of PBEM you want to do (scenario, quickbattle, etc.), then send me a set up (email in profile). If there is something specific you want to work on, let me know what it is and I'll see if I can find something to tackle it in a PBEM. I've heard it said that when you can teach something to somebody, that's when you've really learned the material. We'll see if I've really learned the material. Lastly, if you are on a PC and plan to do a bit of PBEM, I'd suggest you look into using Fuerte's PBEM Helper. It is a fantastic utility. Ace PS - Good luck with the wedding YD. Here's to you and your wife's everlasting bliss. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Thorne Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Hello and welcome to the world of CM Squad Leader If you want another game going you can contact me. Just click the name to contact via email. Just let me know what kinda game you´d like to play etc. I prefer created scenarios over QBs. I don´t use pben helper but it doesn´t matter if you started to use it. Waiting for your reply -LT 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urchin Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I'm looking for some PBEM games too, I downloaded that PBEM helper and I'm installing it. Any kind of game is OK with me, I would like a QB or a scenario with some TDs or anti-tank guns in it though, I need to learn how to use them right. I am pretty sure my email is in the profile, if anyone wants to do a PBEM email me 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk2drive Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Urchin, to the right of your name is some little pictures. The one that looks like a letter is your email address. The pencil is to edit your posts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 A word to the wise. Just because you lose myserably in your first few scenarios doesn't mean you're bad at the game. There are a couple' simple looking' CMBB scenarios in particular that still bring tears of frustration to the eyes of a veteran player! As a historian you'll definitely appreciate it when you get to experience first-hand your first encounter against a Tiger in late '42 up around Leningrad. You'll definitely lose that game, but you'll appreciate the moment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squad Leader Posted February 9, 2005 Author Share Posted February 9, 2005 Thanks for all the great responses! Ace, I e-mailed you about some possible scenarios. LT, would love to do the same, but couldn't find your e-mail address in the profile. Basically, what I am looking for are 'tutorial battles' that will help teach me a bit more about the interface and focus on controlling infantry and armored movement. Basic tutorial on my special edition CD is too easy, advanced tutorial too hard ... And yes, Mikey, seeing a Tiger pop up on my boys outside Leningrad would be a pretty big thrill. Now just to decide on whether to learn the German or Sov ToE first ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stikkypixie Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 You can also practice against the AI if you play the "tiny" scenarios. Not to many units so that you can focus on learning the interface and such. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Thorne Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Squad Leader Just sent you mail Forgot that I didn´t have my email in it...Sorry [ February 09, 2005, 03:11 PM: Message edited by: Larry Thorne ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJK Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Welcome SL! Hard to believe that nick hasn't been taken up until now. I invite you to join us at The Proving Grounds as well. It's a great place to find (test) new scenarios, find opponents and chat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindyCity Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Originally posted by GJK: [QB] Welcome SL! Hard to believe that nick hasn't been taken up until now. I was thinking the same thing. Battlefront forums had no nick Squad Leader till now :confused: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squad Leader Posted February 10, 2005 Author Share Posted February 10, 2005 Lucky break for me! I was surprised that 'Squad Leader' was available as well. Could be a sign, eh? I will look into joining the Proving Grounds forum as well ... look forward to seeing some of you there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaTyR Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Originally posted by Squad Leader: Lucky break for me! I was surprised that 'Squad Leader' was available as well. Could be a sign, eh? I actually own Squad Leader, (about) half of the unit markers made by myself, old original ones lost or too worn out. Rules look old too, rips on some pages. Bought my copy from a flea market (not sure of the word here) some years ago (5 or so, maybe more), thought myself lucky, still having fun with it, gaming with my friends. Maybe the nick was left untouched out of reverence, maybe everybody thought it'll already be taken. Great game. Welcome to the community. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJK Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Originally posted by SaTyR: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Squad Leader: Lucky break for me! I was surprised that 'Squad Leader' was available as well. Could be a sign, eh? I actually own Squad Leader, (about) half of the unit markers made by myself, old original ones lost or too worn out. </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squad Leader Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hope my taking the nickname isn't considered blasphemy! Thought it suitable for this forum, and, especially as I hope to play both German and Sov units, didn't want a nation-specific name. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoolaman Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Might I suggest feeling out the game with a few hotseat games against yourself. This was one of the ways I got the hang of the mechanics of the game, as you can see your actions from both perspectives. Also, read up on the forums. The is a mind-numbing depth of knowledge around here. Try some of the Sticky/FAQ threads. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikinWest Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Give me a shout at Uber_Monkey_7@hotmail.com and I'll try to hook up a game with you. It will be my first too! Cheers, Erik 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmangriff_Jr Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Hi Guys - I am also a newbie. Got Combat Mission a couple of weeks ago, and have just been playing Jagermeister til I can get a feel for the game. I hope to hook up with some fellow newbies soon, and do some PBM. I used to play wargames some years back, and wouldnt mind getting back into the habit. Talk to you all soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meach Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Welcome to the community!! Great bunch of blokes here, supportive about the game and life in general if need be. I think this is the best online community I have had the fortune to encounter. Again, welcome. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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