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<t> when loading a savegame saved halfway through an orders phase (playing against the AI, anyway).<br/>
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Noticed when I reloaded a partly completed orders phase saved when the wife called me for dinner. I had issued three "Hold" orders ("Orders this phase: 3 of 11") before saving. On reload ...

Can't seem to do it.

Reload takes you straight to 1st orders phase.

Bit of an oversight?

Andy

<t> When generating random games for PBM, what are the preferred purchase point ratios for, for example, attack/defend battles?<br/>
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IIRC Steel Panthers was something like 2:1 for attacking and 2.5:1 for attacking an enemy allowed to purchase field defences. Are there any similar suggested ...

Thanks.

Rick,

Thanks for replying. It was probably the registry thing that was confusing me. I'll take another crack at it.

Where does one get this JSGME thing? The link to the supposed homepage is 404-not found.

Thanks,

Andy

Is it possible to install the game more than once on the same computer?

I'm trying to set up a vanilla install for PBM and a second one for mods. Is there a recommended way to do this?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,

Andy

<t> How hard would it be to extract the replay component from a game's savegame or PBM files and string them together as an extended playback that can still be viewed from any position?<br/>
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Just wondering. I realise it's not something there'd be much demand for.<br/>
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Cheers,<br ...

OK, thanks Rick. I might give it a go. Probably need to create a second install for this kind of messing around and for modding.

Mobius, I'm familiar with Fraps. Good vids. Thanks.

Andy

<t> review playback from earlier turns in a PBM game or turns in a PBM game that has finished. Primarily interested in showing to third parties.<br/>
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Also, is it possible to string together the playback from several turns into some sort of continuous video replay.<br/>
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Thanks,<br ...

...to find PBM opponents for this game?

Andy

Rick,

Finally got round to using this and it seems to be working fine. Thanks for fixing it.

Andy

<t> Sorry, I'm a bit slow. Tell me if I've got this right.<br/>
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The manual lists the firepower modifiers for buildings as:<br/>
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Tgt Stationary: ................................. -2,<br/>
Tgt Shift Move (Defend Move?): ....... -2,<br/>
Tgt Half Move (Engage Move?): ....... -1,<br ...

The interface suggests there are "Light" and "Heavy" buildings but the manual only lists "Buildings" in its accuracy and firepower tables.

Are light and heavy buildings differentiated in the combat routines and, if so, how?

Thanks again,

Andy

Sorry, I still don't understand the difference between them?

Andy

Ammo?

Do any other tactical computer games feature morale checks BEFORE a unit gets shot at (a good thing, IMO)?

I know that, in CM, units sometimes plot there own moves but I can't remember if that happens only after they've taken fire.

Andy

Wow! Now that is impressive. What a resource! Especially all those infantry company orgs [;)]

Andy

Just Curious.

<t> I reckon there's no doubt that CMx2 is a more detailed, better looking sim. On the other hand, I find PC: O easier to play. I would argue that PC: O's lack of sophistication in some areas does not affect the type and quality of the tactical decisions that both games ask me to make.<br/>
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