Boo Radley Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Just got CMBO in the mail yesterday. I am one happy camper. I mentioned in another thread that I'd been playing the two scenarios in the demo for about two months, so I felt I had a good grasp of the game. Just for grins, I thought I'd go ahead and play the tutotial, even going so far as to read the instructions and advice. Can you say "cocky"? I knew you could. By the fourth move I had lost both my Shermans and my men were caught in the middle of a mortar barrage, running around in circles, looking in their little English/German dictionaries for the word, "Uncle". Er, I guess that playing the same two scenarios several dozen times doesn't quite mean I'm ready for my General stars yet. One thing in my defense: the tutorial told me to advance my tanks beyond the rise in the road, which is what I did. I wanted to keep them hull down behind the rise, which is what I did the second time I played. And I still lost one tank. Oh well, what're ya gonna do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Johnson-- Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Have fun spending the next few days without sleep, testing out diffrent tactics and all the diffrent tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Manuel Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 If you haven't already done so, check out the "Anthology of Useful Posts" thread in 'Tips & Tactics.' Mmmmmmm, tactics, mmmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Manuel Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 oops, double post. [ 01-15-2002: Message edited by: Silvio Manuel ]</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Måkjager Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 Welcome aboard Boo...there goes yer life regards Måkjager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 Give yourself 200% force, then move the troops out to different directions... See whichever unit survives at the end of the game, then it was a good move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Bellator Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 I heard this from a slightly mad fellow but it may help you tactically: Go for the eyes Boo! Go for the eyes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJMello Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 Boo, one of my favorite Robert Duvall characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Kruger Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 Minsc! "I God, Woodrow..." and welcome to the game, Boo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted January 16, 2002 Author Share Posted January 16, 2002 Thanks one and all. I've spent the last several months playing C&C games and stuff like that there, but I was really looking for something that has a bit more to it than just tank rush after tank rush...ad finitum. I think I may have found it here. See you all on the battle field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priest Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 You have found it in SPADES!!!! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Murrin Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Rex_Bellator: Go for the eyes Boo! Go for the eyes!<hr></blockquote> LOL What was that line, before you enter Firkraag's(sp?) cave/dungeon? Something about Minsc knowing there's squirrels about and saying to Boo, "QUICK!! THROW NUTS!!!" Which was quickly followed by a remark about professionalism by Jaheira(again, sp?). I was laughing for about a good hour at that one. Oh, and welcome to the jungle, BB. Nathanael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cos Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 Welcome aboard Boo and in addition to all the other things they told you to say goodbye too...don't forget your girl/spouse/kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgars Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 Hey Boo! Want to play your first PBEM? I'm at your service, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mensch Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 Welcome Boo! hey guys has anyone showed him MODs yet? Poort guy will be hooked on it like Crack... heh. Have fun, tell your Girlfriend/Wife/Mate bye bye now. heh. mensch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted January 16, 2002 Author Share Posted January 16, 2002 My wife is pretty cool about me playing games on the computer. After all, it keeps me out of her hair. She knows that if I'm sitting slack-jawed in front of the monitor, emitting pleased little gurgles every so often, that I'm happy and she's free to watch the LifeTime channel. As fro playing a PBEM game, let me get a couple of missions under my belt first. I've rarely played much with total fog (because it was cooler to see what was going on all over -- so sue me), so I'd like a little practice before I take on any of you cagey veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedbump Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Boo_Radley: My wife is pretty cool about me playing games on the computer. After all, it keeps me out of her hair. She knows that if I'm sitting slack-jawed in front of the monitor, emitting pleased little gurgles every so often, that I'm happy and she's free to watch the LifeTime channel. As fro playing a PBEM game, let me get a couple of missions under my belt first. I've rarely played much with total fog (because it was cooler to see what was going on all over -- so sue me), so I'd like a little practice before I take on any of you cagey veterans. <hr></blockquote> Welcome aboard Boo! I note from your id that you are just down the road from me (Mentor, OH). When you are ready and want to try a PBEM, just let me know! Speedbump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgars Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Boo_Radley: As fro playing a PBEM game, let me get a couple of missions under my belt first. I've rarely played much with total fog (because it was cooler to see what was going on all over -- so sue me), so I'd like a little practice before I take on any of you cagey veterans. <hr></blockquote> Nothing makes you learn more than a good PBEM game (especially if you loose)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holien Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 CIKS... You bad boy after young fresh meat again... Pick on someone who can beat you... Watch out for the sharks in here Boo, they have got teeth.... H [ 01-16-2002: Message edited by: Holien ]</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted January 16, 2002 Author Share Posted January 16, 2002 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Holien: CIKS... Watch out for the sharks in here Boo, they have got teeth.... H [ 01-16-2002: Message edited by: Holien ]<hr></blockquote> Wow, so it would seem. I feel as if I've gone swimming over the Great Barrier Reef while wearing my lucky ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Boo_Radley: Wow, so it would seem. I feel as if I've gone swimming over the Great Barrier Reef while wearing my lucky ham.<hr></blockquote> Feel the burning stare of my hamster and change your ways!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted January 16, 2002 Author Share Posted January 16, 2002 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Terence: Feel the burning stare of my hamster and change your ways!!!<hr></blockquote> I have absolutely no idea what this means, but I feel a vague sense of unease. Is this some bizarre euphanism? Is it a threat? Does it fill me with fear, or just make me headachey and kind of sad? So many questions, so few available snacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Porta Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 This board has a great tradition regarding Hamsters. Try searching for the word in the old archives. [ 01-16-2002: Message edited by: Joseph Porta ]</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted January 16, 2002 Author Share Posted January 16, 2002 Yes, I've noticed a preponderous of hamster references and something called "Peng". I hesitate to ask what that could be as I am a shy and reticent person who frightens easily. And I lie. I see you too are a BlackAdder fan. "The phrase I'm thinking of rhymes with 'clucking bells'". [ 01-16-2002: Message edited by: Boo_Radley ]</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gredeker Posted January 17, 2002 Share Posted January 17, 2002 Boo, Check out this thread: http://www.battlefront.com/cgi-bin/bbs/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=022118 It should answer a lot of questions, including what the deal is with the hamsters and Peng. There's even a hamster mod out there, available from combatmission.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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