<t>Hey folks, I know I saw this somewhere in the forums but sadly I can't find it again. Here's my problem:<br/>
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I'm playing "Watchword Freedom" with a fairly balanced force. However, I find my forces, especially the Panthers and Tigers, dropping down to zero rally. I don't understand. Can ...

<t>I know that certain non-historical aspects need to be built into the game. However, I curious about intelligence (S2?) concerning mine fields and bunkers…especially during assault scenarios.<br/>
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I have read a lot of military history and it seems that barring battles against the Japanese ...

<t>Yep, Watchtower is a keeper. I'm almost done with it. Of course, I'm not sure if I'm done with the game or done physically, emotionally, spiritually... Geez, I thought from Utah to the Rhine was tough.<br/>
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Downside: JA squads must be killed. They don't rout or retreat back to cover like ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Originally posted by Les the Sarge 9-1:<br/>
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Now a Tiger or Sherman or KV1 is not likely going to have the same success with its main gun (unless it is drawn in a Sgt Rock comic I guess).<e>[/b]</e></B><HR>[hr]</HR><e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>

Hey, I remember ...

<t>I'm about to get back into armor modeling (along with SPWAW...yeah, I got time for that) and I was looking at a guidebook at Border's books last night. In this book, the author describe several methods to paint and detail a Sherman tank. It looked great, very realistic yet... All of the hatches ...

Hey warrior, thanks! I can't decide to go with either the Watchtower or Desert Fox flavor.


Thanks again

Lou

Hey folks...been away for a while...moved, new job, reformatted my computer and so on. I lost my copy of WaW and I miss it. Is there some way to get a new copy without going online? I can't tie the phone line up for 85 hours.

Any suggestions?

Lou

<r>Good points, all. It seems that if ahistorical games are a problem, then better communication with our opponents is one answer. If two people make clear and reasoned guides for the game, the resulting contest will be much more satisfying to both parties. <br/>
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I would suggest one strong ...

<t>I played around with this as well. A funny thing happend tho'. My German Panthers became frozen in place and hardly ever rallied. I checked the unit and found that that tank's rally number was "0". Is there a provision in the game that if you use "captured" equipment there is a penalty?<br/>
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<r>Paul<br/>
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Actually, given the examples you used and the fact that we are dealing with a/c without the benefit infrared targeting, radar, or the like, the a/c act pretty close to reality. I remember reading about an incident that occured during a Marine invasion. It seems that the unit in ...

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We felt in general to err on the side of putting things in the game if at all possible, rather than leaving them out, and leaving it to the player or scen desinger what it is appropriate![/B]<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>

However, after struggling with the "easier" version of the ...

<r>Should heavy bombers be included in a tactical level game like SPWAW? Probably not.<br/>
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A. There is only one (that I can think of right now) incident in the ETO where heavies were used in close proximity to ground forces. The results were disasterous. I know that many of us take historical ...

<t>A quick summation:<br/>
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All Frank asked was that folks ease up on referring to Germans outright as Nazis. He isn't threatening to sue Matrix or any of the forum participants. It seems like a simple request.<br/>
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Of course, individuals can choose to honor Frank's request or not. Frank ...

<t>Charles 22:<br/>
Pretty strong stuff. "...because they were ignorant, stupid people, who saw no point in knowing history of regimes..." Most of the very few (mostly my family, go figure) folks that gave me grief about my interest in history did so because they thought history was boring. Their ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Originally posted by Flashfyre:<br/>
<B><s>[b]</s>Better call the Navy, Lou. Chew out the commander for not giving you AA support. If you got attacked from behind, then those planes must have flown over the naval group that was SUPPOSED to be supporting you. <IMG src="http ...

<r>My forces are currently storming ashore in Italy and I noticed something odd. <br/>
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German planes came swooping down on me from behind. No problem, I thought. The landing craft are practically bristling with .50 cal AA. Plus, there are a LOT of landing craft. This should be fun.<br/>
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<t>Hey folks. I'm going out on a limb here..I'm not sure this is the right forum, but there seems to be quite a few miliatry saavy folks here. If it's not appropriate, perhaps someone from Maxis could give me the high sign and I'll pull it.<br/>
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Now, that being said, I have a question about ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Originally posted by Flashfyre:<br/>
<B><s>[b]</s>The toolbox, if hit and destroyed, negates any chance of repair. So, if you immobilize the track, or knock out the radio, the crew is unable to repair them.<br/>
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The detail level of ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Originally posted by Frank:<br/>
<B><s>[b]</s>The US were leading in airsupport and artillery?????<br/>
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I don't know about the artillery...except maybe the U.S. had better radios, but... In terms of air power, the mid to late war USAAF ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Originally posted by Flashfyre:<br/>
<B><s>[b]</s>Of course. Shoot the tracks off(suspension damage), knock out the radio(radio mast destroyed), the toolbox, even the sights(optics hit). Rare, but I have seen it happen. More often on lighter armored units than the big guys ...