<t> Before we get all too excited over this (in a game context interesting) idea I would like to see a discussion on the historical relevancy of on-call combat air support.<br/>
I am by no means any expert on the topic but from what little info I've gathered *on-call* CAS was not very common. <br ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Arjuna<br/>
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I'm more worried about the rest of that sentence "can not skip the fermentation". I assume they are accusing us of being alcholics.
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I guess you are referring to the translated part "... two elderly ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: CriticalMass<br/>
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I think you're all missing something [;)]<br/>

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Not really, got the Mac version somewhere at home. I didn't know there was an Amiga version as well. I miss the setting but TBH I don't miss playing that ...

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1680 * 1050 on a 15.4" MacBook Pro. A bit on the small side but it's working ok.

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Go for an HTTR expansion first since you've already done part of the work (besides I never bought HTTR myself <E>;)</E>). I think it's a wise move to get another product on the Market (Garden <E>;)</E>) fast.<br/>

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... a standalone expansion ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Chad Harrison<br/>
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Also, as a side note, is there a way to run BftB in windowed mode?
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This works: Make a Windows installation in a virtual machine (using Virtualbox, VMWare etc) and run that virtual machine in ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Terminus<br/>
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Pay the money or not, but don't whine about it.
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It's a lot of money and probably more so for those who see BFTB as just another PC game. I suggest people compare the cost ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Prince of Eckmühl<br/>
Do players want the money spent on programming or on 3D art (both of which expensive)?<br/>
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That's a real question. [:)]<br/>

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Features over 3D but I'd be happy to see elevation lines on the maps ...

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The iPad seems handy for web browsing at the breakfast table though, but nothing for use whenever CPU and graphics power is required (ie games/simulations). Besides the screen is just 768 * 1024px, which is much ...

<t> I agree. Most people in here are sold anyway so skip the demo until later if that's a delaying factor, otherwise we might drown by drooling from anticipation. Besides my old Fire Brigade won't help me much because there isn't a computer old enough that can run it. <br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Llyranor<br/>
I tried to look for Middlebrook's Arnhem as well, but it's out of print)
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FYI: Arnhem 1944 -The Airborne Battle by Martin Middlebrook is back in print (2009) from Pen & Sword Books Ltd.<br/>
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<t> When we're on a bitching strreak: One thing that have always bothered me with most (if not all) historic CC* maps is the location of the sun which normally is totally off AFAIK. It seems as if the light falls from north on most maps (like is the standard on many topographical real-world maps ...

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It's not Dutch or Flemish, but sounds Scandinavian to me.<br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Senger was either not aware of the fact that 2 different plants were producing the Pz35/38(t) (CKD produced at least around 20% of the Pz35(t) according to Jentz) and of the relocation of the production later on, or he didn't think it was worth mentioning CKD, due to their ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Hub<br/>
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Thank you for posting this AAR - I can't wait to get this game.<br/>
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Note to Panther/Matrix: "perimiter" should be spelled "perimeter"
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...and Schonberg should be spelled Schönberg (like on the map ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: HansBolter<br/>
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In case you were not aware. Frido von Senger und Etterlin also wrote a personal memoir titled Niether Hope Nor Fear.
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Also? With all respect I think you might be misinformed. From what I understand the book ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s> ORIGINAL: BftB - Hetzer's unit description (general tab)<br/>
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I am not sure about the ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: captskillet<br/>
this engie better than ANYTHING on the market now.....the days of hex driven nice neat battles are over!
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Couldn't agree more. If people are playing (and even more so DEVELOPING) hex (computer) games after this ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Awac835<br/>
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Those screen shots got me sold.<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
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Quite the contrary for me. With the risk of getting hung from the closest tree by other people here I'll stick my neck out and air my feelings:<br/>
The maps look similar ...

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Agreed - it's made the way an operational computer wargame should be.<br/>

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