123Poop Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 I have gotten cmbb just today, but i find its learning curve a bit complex, but should i keep on trying to learn it? any recommendations would be appreciate it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxx Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 well, quoting from my previous post: Life Cycle of a CMBB player: Elation Phase - Like going on a first Date with a beautiful girl. After 1 to 2 weeks of teenage angst, the game arrives in the mailbox. Infatuation Phase - Like "huh" to the 8 levels of Morale. Usually sets in the first week after installation. Game play usually comprises of a platoon of Sturmtiger/King Tigers/Flammepanzers against a pithy russian squad or T-26, or a company of IS-2/KV-85 tanks against some Volkstrum squad, paunchy and Unfit and has only half the ammo in their mauser rifles. Also starts downloading Mods Frustration Phase - Like "Where the hell is the god mode ?" or "Why does the dang infantry auto-sneak when fired upon by HMGs." Game play is CD supplied scenarios. Gets into heated debates on CMBB authencity and accuracy. Insists that frontal assault at 200meters against HMG is realistic because he watched John Wayne in Sands of Iwo Jima and that's what they did in WWII. Learning Phase - Like "What's the best way to kill a KV-1 with 1941 German Tanks" . Game play is back to basics, self-created scenarios for testing and learning. Books and reference materials are researched. Learns the meaning of grog and peng threads. Starts to watch and critique old movies for equipment authencity, whether the German Tiger tank is acually a Tiger or some spare T-55/56 disguised as one. Pre-Grognard Phase - Like "Why are there no T-44 tanks ?" or "Why aren't horses/calvary moded, please fix or do somefink". Gets into debates with other grognard wannabees, usually centred around To&E. Gameplay is TCP/IP or PBEM. Post detailed AARs. Starts quoting book titles and Authors. Has a forum thread with his name on it. Self-actualisation Phase - You and the CMBB are one or is that you are one with the game. You actually memorised the whole CMBB To&E from 1941 to 1945, including the various blast value of the AFVs. You doan really participate in the forums anymore, except to smack down some smart ass faux-grognard-wannabee and show whose the boss. Is able to critique HMG tripods. Usually gets invited to test CM betas. Doesn't smile alot. What game play ? You design scenarios! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zook Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 I think anyone in this forum would agree that you should keep playing. It truly doesn't take long to master the basics. Mastering the game could take a lifetime but that's a sign of a truly great game. The forum is your friend, use it wisely. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Rommel Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 I think I fit in to the area between "Learning Phase" and "Pre-Grognard Phase"But back to the topic..This game is well worth your time to continue to play and learn it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 If you don't like thinking, keeping a flexible mind, and adapting your stategies to new situations and enemy tactics then you better stick with something like Quake. If you want to go beyond finger twitching then stick with it and learn, young grasshopper. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Murray Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 Just keep at it & keep an open mind. Once a game becomes " beatable " every single time; there's no challenge to it anymore & it loses it's appeal. Also remember there's no time limit in planning your moves so you can weigh various options at your leisure before you hit the GO button. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEEF888 Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 All in all, playing CM is the most fun I've had with computer games. It's not for everyone - but for those who do play it, it's totally tits! It's a tactical boardgamer's (i.e. Squad Leader/ASL) dream come true. You may want to invest in the "strategy guide". Just hang in there, you'll get better. I'm definitely better than I was 6 months, a year, two years ago - and I still screw up/get my ass kicked on a regular basis...but I still love it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiggDogg Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 Poop, Is it worth it? I say, yep. However, BO or BB may not be for everyone. It is not perfect. But by far, it is the best wargame-simulation out there, ever. :eek: Indeed, it is very much worth it for me. Read, learn, & play. Give it a chance. Maybe, it will be for you. Cheers, Richard [ January 25, 2003, 12:57 PM: Message edited by: PiggDogg ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123Poop Posted January 25, 2003 Author Share Posted January 25, 2003 thank u for your helpful encouragement 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaBellum Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 My suggestion: as soon as possible start playing human opponents. PBEM is very good for learning since you'll have time for your planning and a good opponent will discuss tactics, point out obvious mistakes and help you with the first steps. A single PBEM vs a good player will teach you more than 20 games against the AI. Read AARs to see how different players handle different situations. There's a bunch of good ones for CMBO at CMHQ, higly recommended. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backslash Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Laxx, That was hilarious! But true. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Bolt Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 The Phases of the CMBB player was pretty funny and REALISTIC. I'm a 30 day Vet as of today today. Is it worth it?? Remember tho old AH games came with a post card to get the catalog mailed to a friend "if they have the necessary grey matter"... Well Mr 123POOP, You were smart enuff to buy the game therefore you obviously have the grey matter to learn and master the game. Stick with it, it is worth it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutshot Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Originally posted by 123Poop: I have gotten cmbb just today, but i find its learning curve a bit complex, but should i keep on trying to learn it? any recommendations would be appreciate it Hey Poop,pop over to the Combat Mission Tactics website to check out a couple of articles written by Headshot for beginners.He also runs Headshots Battle Academy for newbies so why not drop him an e-mail at mikplym@aol.com? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123Poop Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 thank u once again for u great encouragement. i think i will try pbem soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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