c3k Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Okay, I've finally loaded CMSF v1.04 onto my machine. Yeah, it's got a steep learning curve. Why, oh why, when I'm in the SET UP phase, with all my men hording together, is there no SET UP button?? You know, the one you click to PLACE a unit somewhere IN the SET UP zone. Oh, wait: that was in CMx1. It's not needed anymore... :< Call it PLACE, AT START, or GO HERE; I don't care. I do care that when I select a unit I don't have any GUI which helps me choose where to place that unit. Hmmm, setting up seems to be an important first step in a lot of scenarios..... Thanks, Ken 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'Rogers Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 When I first played the game I had totally forgotten that their was a dedicated place button. I just presumed, I guess like BFC, to use a movement command to move them around the setup zone. Seemed obvious to me, but more than one person has been thrown off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c3k Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 I can't say I'm experienced at this game yet, with all of 1 scenario (replayed 4 times) and one QB under my belt, BUT... I did try the MOVE command in the set up phase. It put a beautiful movement waypoint and line right where I selected. I hit the red button. Then the unit MOVED to that spot as its actin in the FIRST TURN, not instantly at SET UP. Shrug. I'll tinker until 1.05 comes out. Thanks, Ken 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrezCartman Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 c3, Umm if they're in the setup zone and the point you select is in the setup zone they will automatically be moved there when you give them the move command. It sounds like you were trying to place units outside of your setup area. That is the only way they will be given a movement command instead of simply being placed instantly where you put it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c3k Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 PrezCarman, In a QB, is there a setup zone? If so, how is it shown? I placed the MOVE waypoint only a few meters away from my squad. I was puzzled at the lack of setup options. I'm still grappling with the GUI and all the fun of CMSF. I consider it a victory that I noticed the cursor's icon changes if you select a vehicle for your men to enter. It's the little things.... Thanks, Ken 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 The issue could be you are playing in a QB with no set up zones. I am not sure about this but some QB's have good set up zones and some might (by accident or bug) have no set up zone, or them in the wrong place, perhaps. (But I am guessing about that, but it sounds like a situation your symptoms or experience is describing, e.g. QB with no set up zones.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker765 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I have played scenarios with no setup zones (I think one is Al Fubar that shipped with the game). It was confusing since you couldn't place your units. This has been a common topic of conversation. For example see: http://www.battlefront.com/cgi-bin/bbs/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=52;t=002700;p=1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 And another point. You can't maneuver within the setup zone on the first turn. Not a huge issue but can definitely have an impact depending on the setup zone. Seems like another wego oversight to me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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