PC Gamer & SPW@W

nigel mcloughlin · Post by **nigel mcloughlin** » Fri Sep 08, 2000 4:09 pm

I read in one of these messages that there would be a version of SPw@W on Octobers CD.
I have just been to the newsagent and Octobers Issue is on the shelf but there is no mention of it, also wasn't there supposed to be a review of a SPW@W scenario??. My question is: is the PC Gamer sold in the UK different to the US issue??if so how can I get a copy here in the UK?

Kharan · Post by **Kharan** » Fri Sep 08, 2000 4:15 pm

is the PC Gamer sold in the UK different to the US issue??

*Very* different

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We'll probably see hell freeze over before PCG UK puts a 400 meg strategy game on it's cover cd

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Paul Vebber · Post by **Paul Vebber** » Fri Sep 08, 2000 4:24 pm

The US edition has a 2nd CD included with the game. The UK edition apparently does not.

Bill · Post by **Bill** » Fri Sep 08, 2000 6:27 pm

I'm off to Canada next week, luckily my laptop goes with me, I presume they have the US Edition of PC Gamer?

Bill

Tankhead · Post by **Tankhead** » Fri Sep 08, 2000 6:43 pm

Originally posted by Bill:
I'm off to Canada next week, luckily my laptop goes with me, I presume they have the US Edition of PC Gamer?
Bill

Hi Bill!

Yes you are correct, we have the US Edition.
Canuck from way up north.

Tankhead

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Rick Cloutier rcclout@telusplanet.net
Coordinator: Tankhead's SPWAW Resources
http://tankhead.home.icq.com

David Cox · Post by **David Cox** » Fri Sep 08, 2000 7:46 pm

I just recieved my US edition of PC Gamer for October and there is no SPW@W CD.

Major_Johnson · Post by **Major_Johnson** » Fri Sep 08, 2000 7:53 pm

Originally posted by Paul Vebber:
The US edition has a 2nd CD included with the game. The UK edition apparently does not.

Will Computer Gaming World have the same deal in their Dec issue that was mentioned in a previous thread??

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We serve others best when at the same time we serve ourselves.

Deathwatcher · Post by **Deathwatcher** » Fri Sep 08, 2000 11:52 pm

I just got US ddition it has the review of a mission and a mention in wargamer section but no CD

Moonwolf · Post by **Moonwolf** » Sat Sep 09, 2000 12:46 am

Originally posted by Deathwatcher:
I just got US edition it has the review of a mission and a mention in wargamer section but no CD

Same here . . . Only one CD, and it ain't got SPWAW on it.

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Meglio un Giorno da Leone

McGib · Post by **McGib** » Sat Sep 09, 2000 1:10 am

Somebody screwed somewhere then. I just got the canuck edition of pc gamer and it has the sp:waw cd.

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Von Rom · Post by **Von Rom** » Sat Sep 09, 2000 2:48 am

Maybe the SPWAW CD is only available in the newstand editions. I bought mine in Canada from the newstand and the CD is there

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Randy · Post by **Randy** » Sat Sep 09, 2000 11:34 am

Hey guys I just bought the PC Gamer (I live in the Los Angeles area in California, USA)
and it DID have the CD disk (there were two
disks, one of the disks was the SPW@W) Also the mag had two articles by Col Trotter, regarding two of the scenarios (Corrigedor, and the Rangers at Anzio).
Semper Fi
Randy

Didactylos · Post by **Didactylos** » Sat Sep 09, 2000 1:27 pm

Originally posted by nigel mcloughlin:
I read in one of these messages that there would be a version of SPw@W on Octobers CD.
I have just been to the newsagent and Octobers Issue is on the shelf but there is no mention of it, also wasn't there supposed to be a review of a SPW@W scenario??. My question is: is the PC Gamer sold in the UK different to the US issue??if so how can I get a copy here in the UK?

Oh dear, there's gonna be a lot of disappointed guys this side of the Atlantic then.....even a twelve hour downlaod for may ppl in UK and Europe is a nightmare when you are payign for it and tying up your phone line just to get the upgrade. I can help a few of you as I am downloading now and have a CD copier. Realistically we need some sort of pyramid method where eahc person who can easily get it will pass it on to a few others who in turn will pass it on to others....

Cheers

Roger

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Bonzo · Post by **Bonzo** » Sat Sep 09, 2000 8:49 pm

Good day Didactylos. I think the idea of a peer-to-peer distribution net for the bandwidth impaired has merit. I'm currently downloading the full version (on a 56k modem) and am willing to burn & send a FEW copies (20 or so)for $0.00, ideally to individuals who intend to pass the game on.

I wish I could do more, but I'm in a small town (<1500 people) in a remote area (nearest city - 480 km) dominated by a religious sect (unnamed) with a severe anti-technology bent (many do not even have TVs or telephones). I just bought up ALL the CD-R material to be found in town & after I take out the copies promised to friends (you'll get your copies guys), I'm left with about 20 disks. my DL manager, Net Vampire, says it will be another 48 hours before I'll have the beast.

Please, do not post requests to this forum!!!!
email me at:

nwbattalion@icqmail.com

or use the mail link at my site at:
http://dreadnaught.home.icq.com/

I'll post a note here (probably in 5 minutes, judging from the demand) when I've got all the requests I can fill & I'll e-mail a note the few I can supply. all others, sorry in advance, but as stated, my resources are pitifully limited.

Again,Please, do not post requests to this forum!!!!

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28th (North-west) Battalion Headquarters
http://dreadnaught.home.icq.com nwbattalion@icqmail.com

Tankhead · Post by **Tankhead** » Sat Sep 09, 2000 8:56 pm

Originally posted by Bonzo:
Good day Didactylos. I think the idea of a peer-to-peer distribution net for the bandwidth impaired has merit. I'm currently downloading the full version (on a 56k modem) and am willing to burn & send a FEW copies (20 or so)for $0.00, ideally to individuals who intend to pass the game on.
I wish I could do more, but I'm in a small town (<1500 people) in a remote area (nearest city - 480 km) dominated by a religious sect (unnamed) with a severe anti-technology bent (many do not even have TVs or telephones). I just bought up ALL the CD-R material to be found in town & after I take out the copies promised to friends (you'll get your copies guys), I'm left with about 20 disks. my DL manager, Net Vampire, says it will be another 48 hours before I'll have the beast.Please, do not post requests to this forum!!!!
email me at:
nwbattalion@icqmail.com
or use the mail link at my site at:
http://dreadnaught.home.icq.com/
I'll post a note here (probably in 5 minutes, judging from the demand) when I've got all the requests I can fill & I'll e-mail a note the few I can supply. all others, sorry in advance, but as stated, my resources are pitifully limited.
Again,Please, do not post requests to this forum!!!!

Hi Folks!

Now that's what make this forum different from the others. Always someone to go out of their way to help a fellow gamer in distress

Way to go Bonz!

Welcome aboard my friend.

Tankhead

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Rick Cloutier rcclout@telusplanet.net
Coordinator: Tankhead's SPWAW Resources
http://tankhead.home.icq.com

[This message has been edited by Tankhead (edited September 09, 2000).]

Bonzo · Post by **Bonzo** » Sat Sep 09, 2000 9:04 pm

Thank Tankhead. and as I said, YOU'LL GET YOUR COPY.

Actually the download speed has picked up since my last post & I may have it sometime Sunday.

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28th (North-west) Battalion Headquarters
http://dreadnaught.home.icq.com nwbattalion@icqmail.com

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Sun Sep 10, 2000 12:03 am

Good man, Robert. Your kindness is appreciated even by though of us who will not prevail upon you....Wild Bill

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Wild Bill Wilder
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Matrix Games

Von Rom · Post by **Von Rom** » Sun Sep 10, 2000 12:59 am

William Trotter from PC Gamer has three pages in the current issue devoted to two battles he played with SPWAW version 3.0: Cisterna and Corrigedor. They are very nicely written and were an excellent read.

Wild Bill was also quoted in the magazine (way to go WB)

Personally, Trotter is one of the main reasons why I buy and read PC Gamer. Maybe a kind email to him, will let him know how much we appreciate the work he has done on behalf of wargamers.

He can be reached at:

William R. Trotter
Desktop General

desktopgeneral@pcgamer.com

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Bonzo · Post by **Bonzo** » Sun Sep 10, 2000 5:35 am

Just a note to say that I still have a number of CD-R's of the complete game unspoken for. I'll start a new thread for people offering to burn the game for people to post an offer.

Bonzo

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Robert (Bonzo) Lindsay, Coordinator
28th (North-west) Battalion Headquarters
http://dreadnaught.home.icq.com
nwbattalion@icqmail.com

Bonzo · Post by **Bonzo** » Sun Sep 10, 2000 5:35 am

Just a note to say that I still have a number of CD-R's of the complete game unspoken for. I'll start a new thread for people offering to burn the game for people to post an offer.

Bonzo

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Robert (Bonzo) Lindsay, Coordinator
28th (North-west) Battalion Headquarters
http://dreadnaught.home.icq.com
nwbattalion@icqmail.com