<t> I still have 1,2 (missed 3), 4,5. Almost one of the fools who payed $80 for a copy of CCIII on ebay, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it [:D]<br/>
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Sombody asked where everyone is going to play when the release comes out. I think thats a good question. Gamespy? Battle HQ/Power ...

<r> Well its a bold comment, a good opening line for a paper. However he [Major Brendan B. McBreen USMC] does go on to say <br/>

<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>The historical methods for teaching tactics, walking the ground, working through the examples in the manuals, tactical decision games, and actual ...

http://2ndbn5thmar.com/tactics/ccm.htm

“Close Combat” and Learning Infantry Tactics

Somebody posted this link somewhere else in this forum. However, I have seen it before.

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>I once beta team for a RTS title and ran a test . IIRC it was a 200 meter dash, the game engine did it in 15 seconds never mind the fact the troops showed no fatigue as it was not even modeled . But anyway the world record is something like 22 seconds, in running apparel ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>But as we see time after time, this small insignificant technicality is brushed aside in this repetitive debate. Substituted with a quick jab at the intelligence of the turn base player along with the denial that the whole foundation of the game engine is flawed in its most ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>because they look like bookcase games it doesn't necessarily mean they always play like them<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
Yes, that is a good point. I have yet to play many of the games at this site (just not enough time).<br/>
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I am not opposed to turn based games nor ...

[:D] LOL Cant figure out if your sitting there eating popcorn waiting for Panzer Command or the next barrage of comments on this thread...

<t> Hmmm...no... not really waiting for those (Ill make those choices for myself...thanks) but I wouldnt be afraid to try something different... provided it it caught my interest...<br/>
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... I did see panzer command...looks interesting (someone mentioned it at the CCII TH forums) couldnt ...

<r> In reply to ravinhood <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>I would say CC is a live action toy game while ASL<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE> LOL Well judging by your intial reaction to my post Id say coming from you thats not a suprise.<br/>
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First, you strike me as one who is so married to his beliefs that youd ...

<t> Well it all comes down to perception and from mine it is the closest thing...<br/>
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I played ASL in the early nineties I believe...got distracted and didnt have time for it anymore...to busy.<br/>
I found CC and was mesmerized with it bought CCII and was just as impressed. Not until ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Of course head to head is the way to go for the best opponent.<br/>
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Yes I whole heartedly agree, If your only playing the AI your missing out on the real beauty of this game. I have CC, CCII, CC IV and V. Playing vs the AI is ...

<r> Ya I know the probably everyone here knows what ASL is... not the point of the link (posted to show where i got the qoute from)the quote states what I think ie Avalon hill and Atomic teamed up to make a computer version of ASL and again my only point is that CC II is an <I><s>[i]</s ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ASL was NEVER EVER real time, so, Close Combat doesn't even come close to being ASL in any form<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
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I disagree [:D]<br/>

<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Computer ASL interpretations<br/>
There have been a number of computer game interpretations of ASL.<br ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>This is the best gaming news I have heard in several years. I was bummed when Atomic folded.<br/>
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Recently I was playing Company of Heroes, and the whole time I was thinking how much fun that game would be if it had the tactical realism of Close Combat. I miss Close ...

<t> I used to play ASL...was a great game and I still have the rulebook but not any modules. In a sense there are some interpretations of ASL ie Close Combat Series and also Combat Mission. My favorite is Close Combat II. While not turn based it captures the sense and feel of WWII combat... much of ...