CM: what about it?

Koen,
  I still enjoy CMBB and CMAK from time to time, but that real life thing keeps getting in the way.  Since I only do the play against the AI thing, I don't have to worry about seeking out H2H or wondering why my opponent hasn't responded with a new set of moves for the past three weeks.  Yes, I miss out on the thrill of competing head to head, but for now my schedule doesn't allow for even playing by e-mail.  So, I just do the solitaire thing, ramp up the CEB for the AI, and enjoy the action.

  I've always focused on the plight of the little virtual guys in the squads or tanks that are trying to fight for survival - their terrific struggles during those 60 seconds can be very dramatic.  I may not always win, but I try to get as many of my troops out alive as possible.  It makes for great fiction to detail the action, and I've posted quite a few of them in the discussion sections of scenarios at TSD II, usually with dramatic screen shots.  Not surprisingly, many of them are from HSG scenarios.  MR and his mates have been particularly gifted in designing them.  As long as I have a computer that will still run CM, I'll keep playing it now and then.

  There is still an active bunch over at The Scenario Depot II, and I'll jump in to help playtest from time to time.  Some of the guys there are rather prolific scenario developers, but most scenarios seem to be fictional or partially based on fact.  Henk and the HSG crew will faithfully put out historical rides from time to time.

  I actually find some of the wargame sites fun to lurk at, and yes, the younger crowd do a great deal of chest-thumping and ego preening.  I still like seeing some of the posts though, so I wouldn't let that discourage you from stopping by there from time to time.  I very rarely post, but every now and then I'll toss in my two cents, especially when someone is asking about good books to read.  You can always tell the older guys  in those forums, of which I find myself numbered, ha ha.  Don't think you are too old though.  I am surprised by some of the informative postings.

  I can't say I am "active" in wargaming competition, but I've never gotten away from them and I'm always looking for the next really good one to try. 

                                                Heinrich505

H505, indeed, playing vs AI is indeed easier and faster, designing a vs AI scenario is even more easier and faster and you see direct results...

the idea that I have is:

CMAK - open terrain with farms and small villages - partially forests
late war - Germany - wehrmacht vs GI's - mostly infantry and arty - AFV's and light tanks (max. Sherms and IV's)
enough turns since the infantry will be on foot and the map large

suggestion/ideas?

Hey Heinrich.

If you need a good pbem player than I know someone
I dont think we have ever played eachother do we?

guys, what game is most popular these days?

CMBB or CMAK?

noted, when I re-start designing it would be 1 scenario only as big time-spender.

I'm also thinking on making a series of mini-scenarios where German special forces are to perform several duties for their Führer!

I'm playing over at WeBoB... they have a fantastic bunch of guys over there (not childish) and there is zero drama and great tournaments, opponents and discussions.

I don't play as much as I used to as I'm an assistant professor now (yeck, real job), but I can still crank out a few turns per day.

Cheers!

Leto