John Tiller's 'Dien Bien Phu'

[eastwindrain]

Rick that is amazing how I chose to play The Capture of Balta scenario when I installed these graphics.
Was riveted from start to finish, really enjoyed the fusion of your scenario with -E's ASL mod,thanks guys.

[rickier65]

ORIGINAL: Lowlander

Rick that is amazing how I chose to play The Capture of Balta scenario when I installed these graphics.
Was riveted from start to finish, really enjoyed the fusion of your scenario with -E's ASL mod,thanks guys.

sorry but it wasnt my scenario - my Balta scenario was for PCK. though i'm going to download his as well and play it with the mod for SB.

Rick

[ilovestrategy]

ORIGINAL: E

ORIGINAL: TheBigRedOne

Here is what the file claims. To me #1 is the biggest one...

ORIGINAL: TheBigRedOne

With all mods, people need to weigh the pros/cons and possible limitations. #3 on that list was the biggest, to be honest.

*sigh* I give. You're right. You win. No argument from me. I'm saying "uncle!" It's all me. All my fault. Apologies for worrying you. I'm sorry. Egg on my face. Tail between my legs. Apologies for taking offense at the original wording on your site. I was wrong...

PLEASE delete them.

My SINCERE apologies to the Original Poster for the thread hijack and to Matrix (even though you guys have always been cool about HPS talk around here).

And my apologies to anyone who didn't realize that "If it’s a real problem, you can always restore all of your original graphics." from #2 implied you should backup your directory before installing.

(However, I don't apologize to those who did backup their directory or just installed a clean copy of the game to a different directory to try this... you guys have obviously tried mods before! *grin*)

I have no clue what you guys are talking about E but it shows a lot of character when someone can apologize for something done wrong. The Matrix community is why I have stuck around for the last 4 years. You guys rock. [&o]

[eastwindrain]

People who mod games and share their work with the gaming community don't receive the recognition that they truly deserve, I salute you all.
I have nothing but admiration for you guys, we are so lucky to live in the modern age, so don't argue just enjoy the enhanced gaming experience.

[E]

(I've *PLONKED* myself!)

[JRodda]

Anyone seen this French movie made in the 90's about the battle of Dien Bien Phu?

http://www.amazon.fr/Di%C3%AAn-Bi%C3%AA ... 613&sr=8-1

The reviews seem very good, and one person went so far as to call it an artistic interpretation akin to how the great Stanley Kubrick might have done it.

I'm also wondering if this DVD would be playable on my US player?

Cheers. [:)]

[rickier65]

ORIGINAL: JRodda

I'm also wondering if this DVD would be playable on my US player?

Cheers. [:)]

likely would NOT be playable on your US DVD player. Most commercial DVD's are Region coded, and the players are specific to your Region. There are exceptions, but generally that is the case.

Rick

[JRodda]

Thanks Rick for the reply on the DVD format compatibility. If I decide to purchase the DVD, perhaps I could find a local service that can convert it.

FYI all, I'm up to the 30th March (1954) assault on the French 'Dominique' fortifications at Dien Bien Phu. As you can see from the attached screen shot, the Viet Minh 'Zerg rush' is in full swing!!! [;)]

Concerning the intense and engaging gaming experience that is John Tiller's 'Dien Bien Phu', I'm reminded of something 'Mars' Robert said after the battle of Fredricksburg: "It is well that war is so terrible. We should grow too fond of it."

[eastwindrain]

For anyone living in the USA who is interested in this game, it's on special offer at J&R MUSIC AND COMPUTER WORLD for $24 but unfortunately for me they don't post worldwide. Sorry I've lost the link.

[invernomuto]

Squad battles serie seems a damn good game to me and I've heard some very good reviews.
I wonder WHY HPS does not offer digital download for their games.

[V22 Osprey]

ORIGINAL: invernomuto

Squad battles serie seems a damn good game to me and I've heard some very good reviews.
I wonder WHY HPS does not offer digital download for their games.

$$$

Don't forget HPS is even smaller than Matrix, and they are finally updating their games to have no CD-checks anyway.Though DD makes alot more sense, because they don't even have printed manuals, which is one of the reasons I get boxed copies from Matrix anyway.

[Ketza]

ORIGINAL: invernomuto

Squad battles serie seems a damn good game to me and I've heard some very good reviews.
I wonder WHY HPS does not offer digital download for their games.

If they had DD I would have bought a dozen games from them by now.

I am one of those "instant satisfaction" american types [8D]

[E]

ORIGINAL: Lowlander

For anyone living in the USA who is interested in this game, it's on special offer at J&R MUSIC AND COMPUTER WORLD for $24 but unfortunately for me they don't post worldwide. Sorry I've lost the link.

NWS Online gives such good service, and has consistently supported our niche and favorite companies/programs, I'd be tempted to go with them even if at a $5 higher price (assuming they can't price match, which could be tough at that price). (Nothing bad against J&R... I bought something from them in the 80's with no problems. And you'll get a catalog from them for around 10 years!)

[noxious]

NWS Online gives such good service, and has consistently supported our niche and favorite companies/programs, I'd be tempted to go with them even if at a $5 higher price (assuming they can't price match, which could be tough at that price). (Nothing bad against J&R... I bought something from them in the 80's with no problems. And you'll get a catalog from them for around 10 years!)

I guess no one is buying direct from HPS at nearly double the price...
That's one thing I still don't get with small devs selling direct at outrageous prices compared to other e-vendors : sell it the same price as they do, you still make more money that way, instead of only getting a cut from third party sellers. Plus no hard feeling from customers feeling ripped off from wanting to support the product directly...

With the expensive shipping (10.00 surcharge on FedEX), kinda feels like they don't want you to buy direct from them
Weird.
That said, this one is tempting me

[E]

ORIGINAL: noxious

That's one thing I still don't get with small devs selling direct at outrageous prices compared to other e-vendors : sell it the same price as they do, you still make more money that way, instead of only getting a cut from third party sellers. Plus no hard feeling from customers feeling ripped off from wanting to support the product directly...

With the expensive shipping (10.00 surcharge on FedEX), kinda feels like they don't want you to buy direct from them
Weird.

That phenomenon is not limited to this company or even this niche market. It is an industry-crossing standard operating procedure as normally applied to physical products (read: I'm not talking about direct downloads). I never understood it either, but there is definitely a reason for it, or sooooo many companies wouldn't do it.

My best guess is that it makes the 3rd party sellers look good, and thus makes the product a good deal for 3rd party sellers to order, and thus gets the product spread out into the public further with the incumbent additional advertising the 3rd party sellers will do. (?) I'm not an economics or business major, but I'd suspect the end result is much more of less money, than less of more money for the original companies.

I think the end result is that buying the product from anywhere (legitimate), is good for and supports the original company. And in our niche, I'd bet that companies that support their customers already realize that.

Personally, I try to buy from smaller companies (that are just big enough, or have a history long enough, to know they won't be gone tomorrow). I've ordered from J&R before with no problems (minor hardware purchase, a very long time ago), but I personally prefer someone like NWS who will answer an email _and_ know who you are.

[Hertston]

Hi all,

I dredge this one up to mention to any SB players that apparently the Eagles Strike refit is imminent. Gamesquad. They are canvassing opinions for which game should be next as well.