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GeorgeStorm · 4th May 2012, 10:20

I would also agree, that's probably my strongest memory from playing the game, was the literal hours you could spend waiting for it to download gigabytes worth of patches and install them :P

Sarakon · 4th May 2012, 10:34

My favorite strategy game!!

I cannot wait for this.
To all of those that have not played it; it is worth it, the game-play and effects are awesome and the graphics still look good now!!

Cei · 4th May 2012, 14:27

The graphics look good if you don't zoom all the way in you mean

I spent a long time recently playing the Men of War series as a newer alternative to CoH and really enjoyed them, but CoH copes far better with squad control and hence sheer battlefield scope. However, CoH tanks are still flawed, and I hope they implement a proper damage system (ie: it should be possible to "brew up" a tank if hit from the right angle with a single AP round, but infantry weapons will at best blow off a track or immobilise the turret).

Speed · 4th May 2012, 14:33

Brew up!?

I do agree to a point, however tanks need to have some survivability otherwise one shot kills would impact on the games enjoyment. It is always a balance between realism and fun.

lilgoth89 · 4th May 2012, 15:16

yeah we all have to get it, and have some real good comp stomp matches
had some pretty spectacular matches with folks from here

Gunsmith · 4th May 2012, 15:21

oh hell yes

spectre456 · 4th May 2012, 15:31

i can just see myself smiling as i bombard people with Stalin's organ in an MP match

terrorbyt · 4th May 2012, 17:00

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Originally Posted by Jedra

Agree with totally - patching up the DVD will drive you insane! I bought the Steam version even though I already had the DVD version as I couldn't face the patching process again when I built my new rig!!

Wow I don't understand? You couldn't be bothered to wait for some files to download?

lilgoth89 · 4th May 2012, 17:10

it DOES take a while ( a few hours tbh )
can get rather annoying, but i didnt mind to much i just picked up a different ( non internet ) game

N17 dizzi · 4th May 2012, 17:27

I wonder if the sequel will cripple top end systems like the first one did on release!

terrorbyt · 4th May 2012, 17:41

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Originally Posted by N17 dizzi

I wonder if the sequel will cripple top end systems like the first one did on release!

Nope xD

Jedra · 4th May 2012, 19:18

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Originally Posted by terrorbyt

Wow I don't understand? You couldn't be bothered to wait for some files to download?

In part, yes (at the time I was sub 1 MB) and also there was a very strict order of patching that if you messed up you had to start again. It was a while ago now, but I remember that it was a complete pain. I got them all for a few quid on Steam which seemed much better value for money than a couple of hours of my time.

Speed · 4th May 2012, 19:23

£17 is quite a difference for all the games, there are not that many patches for the Anthology. Go retail, if you have a semi decent connection it won't take long. That or wait for it to be on sale on Steam to avoid the premium.

gilljoy · 4th May 2012, 20:20

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Originally Posted by Speed

£17 is quite a difference for all the games, there are not that many patches for the Anthology. Go retail, if you have a semi decent connection it won't take long. That or wait for it to be on sale on Steam to avoid the premium.

Am I not right in thinking that you only need one version of the game installed and you can play all the expansions? I usually just download opposing fronts from steam and I can play the content from my retail copies too

spectre456 · 4th May 2012, 20:46

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Originally Posted by gilljoy

Am I not right in thinking that you only need one version of the game installed and you can play all the expansions? I usually just download opposing fronts from steam and I can play the content from my retail copies too

if you have Tales of Talor then have access to everything multiplayer-wise. You will have to buy opposing fronts and the first instalment if you want their respective campaign missions.

If you are asking about which copy to launch then it all boils down to what games are attached to your relic-online account.

Cei · 4th May 2012, 21:15

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Originally Posted by Speed

Brew up!?

I do agree to a point, however tanks need to have some survivability otherwise one shot kills would impact on the games enjoyment. It is always a balance between realism and fun.

Brewing up is the term for a tank catching fire

They do need survivability, which is why infantry weapons, even sticky bombs, should only blow off a tread or immobilise the turret, which can be engineer fixed. However, if hit by an AP round from the back there should at least be a chance of a one-hit kill. This will lead to a) proper use of tank tactics and b) less tank mobbing towards end-game.

Zinfandel · 4th May 2012, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Cei

Brewing up is the term for a tank catching fire

They do need survivability, which is why infantry weapons, even sticky bombs, should only blow off a tread or immobilise the turret, which can be engineer fixed. However, if hit by an AP round from the back there should at least be a chance of a one-hit kill. This will lead to a) proper use of tank tactics and b) less tank mobbing towards end-game.

Couldn't agree more.

I mean, I'm no expert in tank physics, Playing earlier on I had two Hellfires chasing down a Panzer which was retreating. It was face on, I got off at least seven or eight rounds and every single one of them bounced! I was gutted, especially when they both died

.

Also, I'm going playing CoH!

Speed · 4th May 2012, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cei

Brewing up is the term for a tank catching fire

They do need survivability, which is why infantry weapons, even sticky bombs, should only blow off a tread or immobilise the turret, which can be engineer fixed. However, if hit by an AP round from the back there should at least be a chance of a one-hit kill. This will lead to a) proper use of tank tactics and b) less tank mobbing towards end-game.

Ahhh, sorry lol.

That does make sense thinking about it. But yes I agree totally.

lilgoth89 · 4th May 2012, 21:57

gonna have to set up some comp stomp games again soon to get back into the game

oh wait i play it a few times a week
even still a few games would be cool

Zinfandel · 4th May 2012, 22:21

I'm always up for a game (Just been comp stomping now

).

Has anyone ever played an enemy 1 on 1 with them on Expert?

I'm too scared to try it!

4th May 2012, 10:20	#21
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4th May 2012, 14:33	#24
Speed I'm all you need! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yate near Bristol SW England Posts: 2,326	Brew up!? I do agree to a point, however tanks need to have some survivability otherwise one shot kills would impact on the games enjoyment. It is always a balance between realism and fun.

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4th May 2012, 19:23	#33
Speed I'm all you need! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yate near Bristol SW England Posts: 2,326	£17 is quite a difference for all the games, there are not that many patches for the Anthology. Go retail, if you have a semi decent connection it won't take long. That or wait for it to be on sale on Steam to avoid the premium.

4th May 2012, 21:57	#39
lilgoth89 Captin Calliope Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lichfield UK Posts: 926	gonna have to set up some comp stomp games again soon to get back into the game oh wait i play it a few times a week even still a few games would be cool __________________ I7 3770 @ 4.5Ghz \| Asrock z77 extreme 6 \| 16gb hyper X Ram 1600 \| SfX7870 oc \|Crucial 512 gb M4 \| Samsung Spin point 2tb x2 \| SiverStone Raven02 \| Corsair Hx 850

4th May 2012, 22:21	#40
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