<t>I thank all who answered my post. I think my first impression was that since the 152 made such a big BOOM that it should have some effect on thinner German armor. And indeed it did kill a few tanks. But my newbie first imperssion was KV1 good, KV2 BETTER! And so I have learned. In fact from now ...

<r>Oh, and while you are answering questions...<br/>
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Could you explain to my girlfriend that I am not "playing a wargame", but instead doing "serious research" with a superior war simulation? <IMG src="http://www.matrixgames.com/ubb/biggrin.gif"><s>[img]</s><URL url="http://www.matrixgames.com ...

<t>I admit that I am not well versed in many (MANY) of the details of WWII armament. So if you will humor a newbie...<br/>
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The KV1's 76.2mm ZIS5 gun has, according to the encyclopedia, a penetration of 26:94 and a shell size of 4. It fires HEAT as well as APCR.<br/>
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The KV2's 152mm M10 ...

<r>To Wild Bill: I thought I was doing okay going thru the railyards. But when it came time to go to the SW town, those hidden AT guns gave me a real pain. I sent my two KV platoons into the railyard with Guard inf and did okay. But my T-34's were nailed going south. Nice placement for those guns ...

<r>Yup, gotta concur. I've seen guys in a building get whacked to the tune of two or three while the guys OUTSIDE of the building, IN the hex that the shells were falling in took no casualties. I guess it was,"Hey, Joe, come look at this..." While the guys outside were yelling, "Take cover! Incoming ...

<t>Heck, use the animations and sounds that you use for Ammo Dump destruction. Maybe not all of them, but maybe the first big boom?<br/>
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I always assumed that I didn't take damage from the Ammo Dump because of the berm. But, then if I was firing direct fire, I should have SOME possibility of ...

Sure I'm up for a bit of Alpha/Beta. Send it on my way. I can't guarantee that I have the insight of most of the guys here, but I'll do my best.

Regards,
Tank

P.S. I wouldn't mind testing it online, assuming everything works right. We can work out the time and stuff.

<r>I'll tell you. I have new respect for the "lowly" Cossack. I guess I was just swayed by Chekov from Star Trek and his dislike of Cossacks. But the last game I played in the Defense of the Motherland, the suckers on horseback proved their value to me. I was supporting a defense in the railyards by ...

Thanks to all who replied. I'm leaning toward BattleCom but I will probably check out Teamsound as well.

Regards,
Tank

<t>Hmmm... well. Should reality be the issue here or should gameplay be the issue? In reality, I could see a sniper (supported by at least a few buddies) trying to take and hold an important area. Say a crossroads with a tall building or a farmhouse with a fine field of fire. And with a leader type ...

<t>Well, I'm just a plain 'ol gamer type. All this history is just a tad too deep for me. But I have a simple question...<br/>
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When DO we get to pass a few coins your way? I have paid for programs and games that don't hold a candle to SP:WAW. I would be honored to line the pockets of those ...

<t>As my buddy Walter would say, Read The Friendly Manual. It's a .pdf file and you can download Adobe Acrobat Reader for it for free. Of course, if you are like me, you like to just jump in and pound a few panzers. Well, then we just have to expect an ass whoopin! Imagine firing General Patton and ...

<r>First let me say as a longtime fan of Steel Panthers, getting what is a full SP game free for the asking makes me wet my battle dress. Yes, that's the one with the matching camo skirt! You pervs. <br/>
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And now for the question...<br/>
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Does anyone have a preference? Which talk program ...