Steve Clark Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 I used to be around quite a bit when CMBO first came out and enjoyed playing some of the scenarios. Then I drifted off, playing many other games and completely forgotten about the next CM game. I remembered the early days talking about this game but in trying to catch up, I still have some lingering questions. It is my understanding that CMBB still uses the CM1 engine, therefore, is it still a small scale tactical game? However, as advertised, you can fight from Barbarossa 1941 to Berline 1945...in 60 seconds increments???? Is the game still broken down into tactical fights (e.g., reach waypoint A before X does), or has the time scale changed at all? Do I assume that there would be more of a campaign feel, in other words, linking these small scale tactical battles into a chain? I guess what I am getting at is the same question I had two years ago, is there anything done in CMBB to introduce more of a strategic feel or is the user still focusing on small scale tactical battles that last from minutes to hours instead of days and weeks? ps. I am shocked to see the Peng threads still active. Is that the ultimate beaten horse that would never die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 On all the points you raise the game will remain substantially as you remember it. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 And yes, the Peng thread has become an institution unto itself. Presumably it will still be going on when the Sun is reduced to a cold, dark cinder. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 try this http://www.battlefront.com/cgi-bin/bbs/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=022774;p= -tom w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kump Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Welcome back Steve. Yes, CMBB plays as CMBO, but has so much more going for it. Come on, its 41 to 45, more of everything. There is plenty of discussion and previews of the CMBB around. Should give you some idea. As for the Peng thread... Sometimes bad growths just won't ever go away, no matter what you apply to it. Its an institution now, so the rest of us live with it and tread real careful, in case we accidently step in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noba Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 As for the Peng thread... Sometimes bad growths just won't ever go away, no matter what you apply to it. Its an institution now, so the rest of us live with it and tread real careful, in case we accidently step in it. We consider the outer boards to be "institutionised." Noba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 You spelled 'institutionalised' wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 CMBB News update: ? It's coming out in exactly one month. ? It's still the same old familiar method of play, but with huge improvements and great new commands (like 'shoot-and-scoot') ? They've done several invitation-only preview parties of a near final Beta version and the response was VERY positive indeed. The people who attended these parties have been spilling the beans to the rest of us on all the great new features. ? It'll be sold over-the-counter in Europe but still be internet sales everywhere else (I think). ? Itt will have SturmTigers but it won't have the Maus (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Originally posted by Andreas: You spelled 'institutionalised' wrong.You spelt institutionalized wrong. And you spelt spelt wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningWar Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Forget the game. I want to know. How was the other planet? -LW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobear Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Battlefront now has an official mascot... introducing "The Official Peng Bunny" (\_/) (O.O) (")(") Ok, so it's a work in process! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce70 Posted August 20, 2002 Share Posted August 20, 2002 Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Andreas: You spelled 'institutionalised' wrong.You spelt institutionalized wrong. And you spelt spelt wrong.</font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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