June 2000
Friday, June 30, 2000
Combat Mission Shipping Again!
Just got the skinny from BTS and Steve Grammont on the shipping status. Here is what he said:
6-30-2000
After a couple of days of being out of stock, Combat Mission is once again shipping out of our warehouse! Thanks to everyone for buying up 2 months worth of projected stock in about one week. These are the kinds of "problems" that will keep us in business for years to come
;-)
Sounds good!
Wednesday, June 28, 2000
New 1.02 Code Based Demo Now Available
Just stumbled on this but it seems BTS has gone ahead and released a new version of the demo now upgraded to v1.02 level! That will give you all the tweaks and fixes PLUS the new explosion graphics! If you haven't gotten the full version yet this should help ease the anxiety of the wait!
Direct Link: CM DEMO Download PageMonday, June 19, 2000
MAD-DOG MOD PACK RELEASED!!!!!!!
That's right, I went and bought a new Kickass Geforce 2 64mb Prophet video card and when I got home Combat Mission was waiting for me! So to celebrate I have opened up the floodgates to the ONLY MOD you will ever want!!! Mad-Dog Mod Pack-1!!! It includes:
All New Trees and Tree Bases
1 New House
All New HI-Res Grass Textures (low res version available too!)
Improved Marsh
Improved Brush Terrain
New Improved Jagdpanther texture
New Winter Camo version Hetzer
OVER 17 megs of imporved and remixed sound effects, Featuring new Hi-Action sounds you won't believe!!!
So stop gawking, kick the turbos on your modem up to speed and head over to CMHQ where we have just opened the new MDMP section!
ROCK ON!!!
Friday, June 16, 2000
BTS has divided Combat Mission Forums!
Just another early morning message to let everyone know that not only did BTS just post the v1.01 patch but they also finally divided the Forum into 4 separate sections. You now have a general Combat Mission one (where my nightly updates will be going!), a Scenario-Talk section (where Spoilers and detailed info on OPS/Scens will go no doubt), a Tactics area and then a Hardware/Software Troubleshooting area. Hopefully this will make finding and posting EXACTLY what you want easier for everyone! Enjoy!
Direct Link: Battlefront Message ForumsCombat Mission v1.01 Patch Released!!!
While I am not sure if anyone has actually received their Combat Mission CD's yet but Big Time Software has kept to their promise and released the first patch late last night. This patch raises the game to version 1.01 and features a variety of gameplay tweaks and PBEM file format fixes as well as adding the new High Explosive and Catastrophic Vehicle Explosion Graphics! We will have local versions available later this afternoon! Get it, GET IT NOW!
Thursday, June 15, 2000
Combat Mission is Shipping!!!
Well it seems Christmas is coming early this year as that glorious day we have all awaited is finally upon us. Combat Mission is indeed shipping and should arrive to your humble doorsteps in the days to come. Soon the awesome firepower of the feared Jadgtiger and Super Pershing will be yours to command. Battalions of fearless soldiers await you to prove your worth on the field of battle. Years in the making the 'Dream' has now taken shape and is ready to be released upon the wargaming world...
Monday, June 12, 2000
Golden BB's Section updated with all new Artillery Procedures
So still haven't managed to get those mortars to Indirect Fire eh? Can't tell your TRP from your VoT? Well then we have just the thing for you! Head over to the Golden BB's Section and check out the completely revised and expanded Proper Artillery Procedures page. Now in easy to use FAQ format and complete with Step by Step directions on HOW to Indirect Fire as well as how to effectively use the TRP's and spotters! Check it out!
Direct Link: Golden BB's SectionSaturday, June 10, 2000
Combat Mission Ladder System goes LIVE!!!
It was a long time coming but we think its ready to roll out to you, the frothing PBEM fanatics and Ladder junkies. Introducing the new Combat Mission Ladder System (CMLS). This system allows you to specify your side preferences and even ranks your stats with colorful 'rank' graphics. Win and Losses are tracked as well as the total points gained from each contest and we feel this will give us some rather accurate results of individual ability. Double verification will maintain accuracy and help prevent cheating as both winner and loser must confirm the score. So get registered, login and begin tracking those glorious victories!!! Currently the active Demo scenarios are listed with point totals for comparison but we will start putting in the totals from the scenarios that ship with the game as well as special Ladder desingned affairs that are sure to pop up.
Direct Link: Combat Mission Ladder SystemFriday, June 9, 2000
v1.01 Patch Readme file released on Combat Mission HQ
Its the only patch I know of that will be ready BEFORE the actual game arrives at your door. With close to 40 gameplay tweaks and fixes it is quite impressive. And for those living in a cave for the last few weeks it will also include the new HIGH EXPLOSIVE graphics that were just featured on CMHQ. Head on over to our Momma site and read up on what Charles and the Beta-Team have been working on since the release of the Gold Demo...
Combat Mission HQ
Monday, June 5, 2000
New Wargames Quiz and Trivia Section Now Open
Wargames is a new section that is hosted here on the Annex which will offer Trivia, Braintwisters and Monthly Quiz's!
Each month Fionn Kelly will provide a heap of questions which will tax even the grogiest of Grognard minds!
For the new June edition, he offers up a mental challenge with 10 mindcracking questions, so check it out and match wits with us here! Good Luck!!!
Use the link below or in the handy Nav-Bar on the Lefthand of the screen!
Sunday, June 4, 2000
Uniform Gallery Updated With Unit Statistic Info
As promised last week I have added the 'Combat Stats' to all the units currently in the Uniform Gallery. I plan on hitting the myriad of German Unit organizations in the near future. Enjoy your stay!