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by Owlwatcher
Wed Sep 29, 2004 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do I catch that darned mouse?
Replies: 32
Views: 569

RE: How do I catch that darned mouse?

<t> Catching mice.<br/>
Stay away from the Glue traps and poison..<br/>
I use peanut butter on a regular old mouse trap.<br/>
Set the traps along their pathways. <br/>
While not fool proof. Have had mice eating the peanut butter for up to 5 days before the trap worked.<br/>
Was gonna name one ...
by Owlwatcher
Wed Sep 29, 2004 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noob Questions on games
Replies: 25
Views: 393

RE: Noob Questions on games

Thanks for the detailed information on Close Combat .
Sounds interesting, but not what I am looking for at this moment.
Funny you mentioned Avalon Hill . The first wargame played and owned was Panzer Blitz.
Use to work near thsir store. Corps level Panzer Leader,[:)]
by Owlwatcher
Tue Sep 28, 2004 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noob Questions on games
Replies: 25
Views: 393

RE: Noob Questions on games

Thanks for replying to all my stubid questions.
by Owlwatcher
Tue Sep 28, 2004 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do to make my computer faster?
Replies: 11
Views: 385

RE: What to do to make my computer faster?

<r> I would also recommend cleaning your system regularly but in this case the computer is all new!
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I think if you go on line these days without a fire wall ,Anti virus and cleaners these days you have about 15 minutes before stuff starts ...
by Owlwatcher
Tue Sep 28, 2004 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do to make my computer faster?
Replies: 11
Views: 385

RE: What to do to make my computer faster?

Finally, get the best ati/nvidia card you can afford and look[

With the games that are being played here I really see no reason for a better VC.
Just a good cleanup wuld boost the performace quite abit.
by Owlwatcher
Tue Sep 28, 2004 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noob Questions on games
Replies: 25
Views: 393

RE: Noob Questions on games

No, they are 'tactical' level games. Force level varies but you rarely control more than a battalion of troops in a battle.

Are rhese games on the same lines as Advanced Squad Leader board games?
by Owlwatcher
Tue Sep 28, 2004 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do to make my computer faster?
Replies: 11
Views: 385

RE: What to do to make my computer faster?

<t> Xp does run better with a gig of ram. Sorta the sweet spot.<br/>
Adding more ram midht not improve your performace ,It just runs smoother.<br/>
Better bet would be to clean up your system.<br/>
Check for tracking software and viruss. Most likly you will find quite afew of these on your ...
by Owlwatcher
Tue Sep 28, 2004 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noob Questions on games
Replies: 25
Views: 393

RE: Noob Questions on games

<t> As you mentioned Rising Sun, I am thinking you meant the Campaign Series (East Front II West Front and Rising Sun). <br/>
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Yes these are the games I have. I could not remenber there real names. Just remembered the theaters that they covered.<br/>
The games have errors in the software ...
by Owlwatcher
Tue Sep 28, 2004 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noob Questions on games
Replies: 25
Views: 393

RE: Noob Questions on games

Sudden Strike 2 has a campaign set in the Pacific which is
is 'Close Combat 5'

Are thses FP shooters? Do not care for FPS types of games.
by Owlwatcher
Tue Sep 28, 2004 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noob Questions on games
Replies: 25
Views: 393

RE: Noob Questions on games

This Mega Campaign Watchtower What all is required? Is it just one CD.
Would prefer to have a my own CD copy of a game.
Getting picky with age.
by Owlwatcher
Tue Sep 28, 2004 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noob Questions on games
Replies: 25
Views: 393

RE: Noob Questions on games

<r> Thanks again for all this insights to the different games and there formats.<br/>
Been around war games along time. Does any one here remeber card board <br/>
Have all three of the Talconsoft games. Pacific,russua, europe.<br/>
Playing flights sims at the moment IL-2 lineup flight games and ...
by Owlwatcher
Mon Sep 27, 2004 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noob Questions on games
Replies: 25
Views: 393

RE: Noob Questions on games

<t> Thanks Hexed Gamer <br/>
New to these games. Digging around to see what would catchh my eye.<br/>
The money part of playing these games is not that bad, but my time is.<br/>
Looks like War In The Pacific is more my stlye of game.<br/>
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Still Squd or platoon level amphibious assaults ...
by Owlwatcher
Mon Sep 27, 2004 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noob Questions on games
Replies: 25
Views: 393

Noob Questions on games

<t> Looking for best Pacific games.<br/>
Like the read up on War In The PacificWill War in Europe tie into this game?<br/>
How does Uncommon Valor stackup to War In The Pacific.<br/>
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How good is the Steel Panthers World At War General Edition at doing amphibious assaults.?<br/>
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Do ...
by Owlwatcher
Mon Sep 27, 2004 4:18 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Dual moniter support
Replies: 1
Views: 37

Dual moniter support

Will Matrox card work?
Are they supported.

Will any other dual setups work?
by Owlwatcher
Mon Sep 27, 2004 2:34 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Thinking of buying
Replies: 7
Views: 112

RE: Thinking of buying

Does the game support Matrox cards?
Since these have some of the better dual screens.
by Owlwatcher
Mon Sep 27, 2004 12:56 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Thinking of buying
Replies: 7
Views: 112

RE: Thinking of buying

Use to play World at War http://www.aworldatwar.com/
Its a board game of on this very line. Only the detail is different..
by Owlwatcher
Mon Sep 27, 2004 12:50 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Thinking of buying
Replies: 7
Views: 112

RE: Thinking of buying

<t> Thanks for the quick reply.<br/>
Really was not sure where to post this mix of ?s.<br/>
Saw the maps and dual screen would be nice if the game can handle it.<br/>
If this game is dual or triple screen playable it will be 90% sell.<br/>
Last OT question<br/>
How would you rate AI historical ...
by Owlwatcher
Sun Sep 26, 2004 11:51 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Thinking of buying
Replies: 7
Views: 112

Thinking of buying

<t> Just needs to knows<br/>
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Is dual, triple screens do able.<br/>
What computer setup runs this game the best..<br/>
How many can play at one time.<br/>
Is there a sister game for the ETO.<br/>
Playing time , Any exsample will do.<br/>
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How bad are the bugs?<br/>
How long is the ...

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