James McKenzie-Smith Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I opened the game box for the first time since last August a few days ago, and I was nearly overcome by the fumes. Does anyone have any tips as to how to make the manual a little less smelly? Do I have to air it out or something? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Throw it in the wash machine on gentle cycle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webwing Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Oh my God!! Don't tell me you inhaled that? You really didn't, did you? I guess there is still time... I can't guarantee this to be 100% true but I heard from a source that the game was released late because the company that was printing the manual ran out of paint. They were facing a lot of pressure due to the dead lines so they went all over the place looking for a supplier. There was this cargo ship apparently coming from Lybia with some dark substance to sell for a very good price. It looked pretty much like black paint. They decided to buy it and use it to print the manual. It seems that it is harmless. Unless you keep it sealed with no ventilation at all for a few months. Then it becomes extremely poisonous if inhaled. You know you have been contaminated if you feel a strong urge to be in front of the computer for long hours and can't stop playing CM:SF. -- 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hev Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Well im safe then 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Withstand Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Put a little perfume on it then you're ready to go 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajCatastrophe Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I agree. Between the PBEM save file size issue and the fact that a PBEM quick battle placed both sides on the same side of the map, causing a nuclear holocaust on both sides forces on the opening turn. My prediction is that Combat Mission: Shock Force will end up on the Hall of Fame of history as one of the worst games ever produced. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpig Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Heh heh, awwww MajCatastrophe . . . you're funny. Gpig 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James McKenzie-Smith Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 You did not read any of the rest of this thread. I was referring to the actual odour of the Battlefront edition's printed manual. I actually quite enjoy the game, but the manual's bouquet is rather overpowering. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball_E8 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 well heres a thought... douse it in gasoline and light a match... preferably in a well ventilated area or outdoors... then use the pdf manual instead hehe that aint gonna smell, thats for sure! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Interesting! Well, most things that come from the printer do have a smell to them. I haven't noticed the CM materials being any more stinky than anything else. But everybody's noses are different I think if you leave the manual out in the air it should rid itself of the obnoxious orders and you'll be set after that. It won't reacquire that smell, though depending on where you put the manual it might absorb a new one. I therefore do not recommend putting it near the catbox or in a dark cavity in your basement Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Schieben Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 LMFAO! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinkins Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Gee ... it reminded me of http://www.chateau-latour.com/index.html 1986 Grand Vin de wargaming 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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