<t>gmenfan,<br/>
couldn't agree more. I remember the first time I saw an Avalon Hill add, saying something to the effect of "now you can change history.." For those interested in history, for whatever reason, these games give one a chance to 'Walter Mitty' through historical situations. Easy enough ...

<t>Absolutely valid point, very economically sound, unfortunately. Les, it may not be that some consider you heretical, it may be that they despair of the true nature of the market. <br/>
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What is true of computer wargaming is true of many other markets as well; romance novels and endless John ...

<t>It never ceases to amaze me that mcuh of the gaming public that indulges in wargaming will vociferously beef about laying out $20-30, holding the product to the highest nit-picking scrutiny, then promptly rush out and lay down $40, 50 or even $60 on the latest D&D retread or Diablo XXV or Command ...

<t>An update...the units seem to be gaining experience normally. I plowed ahead with my 'blank' units, and after completing the scenario, found that my 'blanks' had gained experience, usually from 0 to 22 points in each category. Even so, I had one of my blank units (0 leadership) hit a mine...crew ...

<t>I was hoping I might get some advice on a strange situation I've encountered in MCNA. After multiple battles, several of my units have taken casulties, although not too many of my crews have been entirely wiped out. Yet I have many units (primarily tank and AC) that have 'no leader'. They have a ...

<t>I'm through seven battles so far, and it has certainly been everything it was promised to be. Love the option of the smaller battles, as well as some of the situations at the start of battles(which I won't give away to those who haven't played them yet). It definitely has historical flavor, and ...

<t>Just a few quick thoughts on comparing armies...<br/>
Large American armies, like most democracies, have traditionally been citizen armies with a small cadre of experienced professionals. Junior officers in conflicts such as WWII got 'on the job training', and many learned the hard way. While ...

<t>I don't remember any German armored divisions (or any other divisions) in Desert Storm...I do remember something about sending money instead.....gee, thanks.<br/>
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What do NATO exercises or uranium shells have to do with SPWAW? <br/>
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Just when you think American bashing is cliche...up ...

<t>Outstanding...the balance seems just right at last. In v5.3 it was just a tad too hard to get kills on guns and infantry (with any weapon). Kudos to all those at Matrix who have given so much to the grognard community. Also, congrats on the Charley. They finally gave one to a deserving company ...

<t>I agree with the first point...it is more entertaining to change history than to follow it. Also, the German Army, aside from its obvious political flaws, was a professional and superb fighting machine. While no one can espouse in any way what they fought for, one can admire the tenacity ...

Thanks Paul, that did it. Looks great....

<t>well...got the CD today, got the video error, worked around it....and finally got to the mega-campaign. At the first battle, I clicked on 'read documents and choose option' and....crash!! While I realize that I should be going to the help desk, wading through more screens is not what I have in ...

Okay, well done...worked flawlessly, at least here in the States. This will be the perfect antidote for the seemingly endless winter we're getting in the Northeast. We sorely need some sun....

<t>Bob, I agree....to an extent. I hope you don't think that the majority of Western nations, especially the United States write the textbooks used in high school???? Sure, there has been governmental influence (i.e. the South before 1970), but let's not get conspiratorial. Lincoln's comments were ...

<t>Yep, I agree Bruce. Eno, if the depiction of your countrymen in this particular scenario bugs you, please, move on. There is little need to discuss the Stalinist regime or the current state of Russian armed forces. I'm not sure how you extrapolated the scenario notes into this long anti-West ...

Is the aforementioned Stalingrad campaign that was due to be at the Arseanl to be one of the new mega-campaigns? One of the new v5.0 campaigns?

Age 37. Started wargaming at 11 with a copy of AH's Stalingrad and haven't stopped since. Still have a nostalgic fondness for the SPI years.....

Looks like the best update yet-once again we should congratulate this group for all its hard work...and that support will also come from my checkbook. Matrix truly epitomizes the spirit of this hobby. May others follow your example, gentlemen!

<t>Question-if your Stugs were going through woods to 'sneak' up on the JS3s, then how would they know that the JS3s would still be there when they emerged...too many variables to consider for a Pentium 3. No, heavy tanks can't spin 360 degrees in 'a second', but the time is an abstraction to a ...

<t>One thing up front-to each his/her own as far as gaming style goes. Each person has their own reasons for indulging in the wargaming hobby. <br/>
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This being said, after wargaming for 20+ years now, I agree with Wild Bill. Wargaming has many forms of being entertaining, but it loses some of ...