Just tried my game save game with the new beta patch- 1.502. The game crashed out om me again pretty much at the same point it has been, along with the same error message. This time, instead of the game playing on in the background, it closed out.

<r> I am getting a reproducible crash. <br/>
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Running - Distant Worlds! The Return of the Shakturi<br/>
Version- 1.501 Beta<br/>
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I have uploaded a Zip with the save and description to the ftp server, called "CTB123 71st Fleet Crash"<br/>
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<B><s>[b]</s>What occurs<e>[/b]</e></B ...

For what it's worth, you can save the download to a CD or DVD, along with your serial # in a text file or the like. There is no online activation.

<r> From Erik of Matrix Games earlier today:
<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>We've sent a few previous releases to those resellers just to test the waters and they are simply not that impressive in terms of incremental sales results. We were doing digital downloads and direct sales through our online store ...

I don't recall how it worked in the previous game, but in this one, you can click on indivual elements within an army to see how many men are present and how many would make full strength.

Causalities in the battle summary screen are also given in men.

It is expected that you own a physical copy of the game when you play via Vassal or Cyberboard.&nbsp; There is debate out there on whether both or just one player needs to own a copy of the game.

What don't you like about AACW?

I am enjoying your "story-telling" style AAR.&nbsp; Keep it coming, Westheim.

Tony

<t> Great AAR!&nbsp; I look forward to more.<br/>
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Reading it does bring a couple of questions to mind regarding the time (or lack of) for research and production to be completed.&nbsp; It looks like technology upgrades are automatically granted to all eligible units on the same turn the ...

I too hope that Matrix is able to work out a way to offer DD now and hard copy with manual latter with all releases.

Tony

Great new!&nbsp; I had been holding off purchasing as I hoped it would be available from Matrix.&nbsp; I don't know if a printed manual is available from other publishers, but we know it will be from Matrix.

Tony

Med scenerios were done for the original, so I am sure we will see some for this release as well, either by SSG or some of the talented players.
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Tony

Unhappy,

Can you give some more specific results on what you are finding unstable about the editor?

<t> Yes, the more planes you have allocated for CAP, the less that are available for escourt. <br/>
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I have never tried sending a fighter sweep ahead.&nbsp; I suppose there may be some value in it.&nbsp; On the other hand, you have giving the enemy more warning and time to get more emergency ...

1984 on the Apple II and C-64.

Tony

<t> 2.&nbsp; It all depends on the situation.&nbsp; Does that sighting seem plausible?&nbsp; Is it in the area where you had good sightings previously?&nbsp; How desperate are you to get the jump on the enemy?<br/>
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3.&nbsp; I like to slow the speed down to watch incoming and outgoing strikes ...

<t> 1.&nbsp; Cant recall.&nbsp; I'm not at my gaming computer currently.<br/>
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2.&nbsp; Yes.&nbsp; Each individual squadron can be given a separate strike order.&nbsp; You don't have to launch the entire air wing at the same time or the same target.<br/>
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3.&nbsp; CAP in Carriers at ...

<t> Pearl Harbor and Wake island are definitely easier to start with.&nbsp; As for side, personal preference.&nbsp; Of course if you play Pearl Harbor as the US with the Historical variant, there won't be as much for you to do.&nbsp;&nbsp;[:)]<br/>
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Coral Sea is a great scenario, with lots of ...

<t> Radar and improved fighter control is represented in the game, though I believe it is lumped into one single variable.&nbsp; Early in the war, CAP is not that effective outside the immediate hex your carrier is in.&nbsp; If you are relying on Emergency CAP to protect your fleet, you are in ...

<t> Hi guys, I don't think there is supposed to be a combat results report until the entire combat is finished.&nbsp; There shouldn't be a report displayed after each wing attacks.&nbsp; You might be seeing the summary getting drawn onto the main screen for after the current round of combat is ...