IGN has news, previews, features and more articles for Combat Mission: Red Thunder (PC). IGN on YouTube IGN on Facebook IGN on Twitter MORE. Every Wednesday at 3pm PT. Its not the graphical representation of deep snow that counts but its effect on gameplay. First, it erases all of the roads on the map, even railroads and highways (which is startling when you first look at the scenario map). It also alters the contours of the terrain. Combat Mission Red Thunder; Fire and Rubble Update.

In article, says. It just took 8-9 years. They still never hit the pace the claimed when CMSF launched, but finally adding a new programmer seems to have sped things up a little. Downloading now.

Fun fact: From the first post-sales page where it says 'click here to download your order', there are NINE more clicks going through three more separate websites before your file starts to, y'know: download. Yeesh.So. Is it any good?-Giftzwerg.' Maybe we should start emailing each other copies of theConstitution, so we can know that the government has read it.' - Seen on Facebooksmr05.04.14 16:17.

On 4/5/14, 5:03 PM, Giftzwerg wrote: In article, says. It just took 8-9 years. They still never hit the pace the claimed when CMSF launched, but finally adding a new programmer seems to have sped things up a little. Downloading now.

Fun fact: From the first post-sales page where it says 'click here to download your order', there are NINE more clicks going through three more separate websites before your file starts to, y'know: download. Yeesh. So. Is it any good?Haven't had too much time to dig into it but yes, it's good. If youliked the first two in the series (which I did), you'll like this one.There's a shit-ton of little additions that make it better, like theflamethrower dudes and, oddly, hit decals (I like to have evidence thatmy tank narrowly missed brewing up).I mean, you know what you're getting with Combat Mission at this point.If you like the gameplay and this particular settings, it's a no-brainer.-smrGiftzwerg05.04.14 17:36. In article, says. Downloading now.

Fun fact: From the first post-sales page where it says 'click here to download your order', there are NINE more clicks going through three more separate websites before your file starts to, y'know: download. Yeesh.

So. Is it any good? Haven't had too much time to dig into it but yes, it's good.

If you liked the first two in the series (which I did), you'll like this one. There's a shit-ton of little additions that make it better, like the flamethrower dudes and, oddly, hit decals (I like to have evidence that my tank narrowly missed brewing up).

I mean, you know what you're getting with Combat Mission at this point. If you like the gameplay and this particular settings, it's a no-brainer.I like the sound of this. Is the DRM still an issue? Or have we movedon? Not like it's all that pricey, in this day and age.Tell me to get it, and I'm there.Craig Hulett06.04.14 7:46.

On Sat, 5 Apr 2014 20:36:47 -0400, Giftzwerg wrote:In article, says. Downloading now. Fun fact: From the first post-sales page where it says 'click here to download your order', there are NINE more clicks going through three more separate websites before your file starts to, y'know: download. Yeesh. So. Is it any good? Haven't had too much time to dig into it but yes, it's good.

If you liked the first two in the series (which I did), you'll like this one. There's a shit-ton of little additions that make it better, like the flamethrower dudes and, oddly, hit decals (I like to have evidence that my tank narrowly missed brewing up). I mean, you know what you're getting with Combat Mission at this point.

If you like the gameplay and this particular settings, it's a no-brainer.I like the sound of this. Is the DRM still an issue? Eternity the last unicorn ps4. Or have we movedon? Not like it's all that pricey, in this day and age.Tell me to get it, and I'm there.Still has DRM if you buy the digital product but apparently not if youpick up a retail copy?

Some text from the manual:'Combat Mission: Red Thunder is protected by an online activationsystem that helps us restrict the illegal distribution of the softwarewith minimal annoyance and intrusion for the legitimate customer.Our End User License Agreement allows you to have the game activatedon one computer and one backup computer. Our online activation systemenforces this limit, but will allow you two additional activationswithout asking questions (so called “overflow activations”). TheseOverflow Activations are meant to be used when you switch to a new PCand would like to continue playing the game there.Note: there is no way to “unlicense” a previously activated copy on acomputer. Which has the advantage that you can’t ever forget to do so:^)In addition to the above 4 activations, you can add one extraactivation to your key every 365 days.Please note: only the original Battlefront.com version of the gameuses our Online Activation System.

If you have purchased your gameelsewhere (e.g. In a store), then you probably have the retail versionof the game, which does NOT use our Online Activation System.'

-craigsmr06.04.14 12:29. On 4/5/14, 7:36 PM, Giftzwerg wrote: In article, says. Downloading now. Fun fact: From the first post-sales page where it says 'click here to download your order', there are NINE more clicks going through three more separate websites before your file starts to, y'know: download. Yeesh.

So. Is it any good? Haven't had too much time to dig into it but yes, it's good. If you liked the first two in the series (which I did), you'll like this one. There's a shit-ton of little additions that make it better, like the flamethrower dudes and, oddly, hit decals (I like to have evidence that my tank narrowly missed brewing up). I mean, you know what you're getting with Combat Mission at this point. If you like the gameplay and this particular settings, it's a no-brainer.

I like the sound of this. Is the DRM still an issue? Or have we moved on? Not like it's all that pricey, in this day and age. Tell me to get it, and I'm there.I bought the Mac version. I punched in a serial, it did some onlineactivation thing, that was that. Didn't find it particularly onerous.I'm a slut for the Eastern Front so I'm very happy with it.-smrThewood06.04.14 12:58.

It's not onerous until it suddenly loses the activation and won't reactivate. Adding RAM, adding headphones, updating any drivers, replacing a video card, etc.

A lot of simple PC maintenance-type stuff can and has set off the DRM. It requires a call to help support for some magical app that resets.But the icing on the cake is you are only allowed 4 activations. So buy a new PC, add RAM, and then upgrade your drivers, and you are at BFCs mercy for adding new activations. They were supposed to have a program that added one new activation/year, but it never materialized as far as I know.BFC seems to be pretty responsive to the help desks requests, but even they admit the problems publicly.

But they have no plan to fix it.Interesting discussion about the details if you want to wade through it.smr06.04.14 13:47. In article, says.I'd be activating every day if that was the case. It doesn't happen withCMBN, but I can't speak for the others because I don't own any of them.I've just downloaded the Fortress Italy demo and played the firstscenario. I might keep an eye open for the next big bundleoffer. The beauty of CM for me has always been that it's like WW2miniatures wargaming, right there on your PC.A games shop opened in my town a couple of years ago.

All warhammerstuff so I was never interested, but I wandered in recently and saw thatthey were plugging Flames of War with a table set up for a Russian Frontbattle. The tanks looked OK and so did the terrain, but at the scalebeing used, the battlefield was so small that all tank v tank fightswould be at very short range. I couldn't see any way in which this wasbetter than something like CM, apart from the social aspect, if you likethat sort of thing.;-)Holdit-'Dinsdale!Dinsdale!D i n s d a le!- Spiny NormanThewood06.04.14 16:00. In article,says. It's not onerous until it suddenly loses the activation and won'treactivate.

Adding RAM, adding headphones, updating any drivers,replacing a video card, etc. A lot of simple PC maintenance-type stuffcan and has set off the DRM. It requires a call to help support forsome magical app that resets.This isn't 'onerous?!!?!?!' You add fucking.headphones. and it tripsthe DRM?Bye, Battlefront.

You assholes just don't get it.eddys.@hotmail.com06.04.14 23:38. When I was sixteen-years old, and my 'Dungeons & Dragons' phase was in full swing, I indulged in the typical musing of a sixteen years old: 'When will my enthusiasm end? When I'll become too adult for tabletop games and the like?' The answer is: 'I still dunno'. My D&D campaign is in full swing ('C.S.I.: Dungeons & Dragons' of all things.) broken only by the stray 'Small World' or, for when we feel in need of some challenging, intelligent gaming, 'Arkham Horror'.Even for those lonely evenings in the bleak midwinter I made room in my bedroom for a table, a lamp. And pencils, rulers, protractors and all the other paraphernalia needed to play SEEKRIEG V solo.

The rest of my gaming is done on tablet, and either while commuting or waiting to have a tooth drilled.(Shrug) I guess it is a sort of Midlife crisis. Either that, or the Midlife crisis never hit.eddys.@hotmail.com07.04.14 8:02. On Monday, April 7, 2014 3:58:37 PM UTC+2, Vincenzo Beretta wrote: When I was sixteen-years old, and my 'Dungeons & Dragons' phase was in full swing, I indulged in the typical musing of a sixteen years old: 'When will my enthusiasm end?

When I'll become too adult for tabletop games and the like?' Wow - when I was sixteen my musings were about girls, beer and whether or not the coach would pick me for the starting line-up for Saturday's soccer game. If it wasn't that I started wargaming at that age my geek-cred would be close to zero I guess. (Shrug) I guess it is a sort of Midlife crisis. Either that, or the Midlife crisis never hit.The current midlife crisis fad over here is to buy yourself an expensive pro-bicycle and join a cycling club. Me, I'm actually enjoying midlife: I finally have both the time and the money to do exactly as I please: gamenight tonight, gamenight next Friday, wargame day this Saturday and there's even a Pathfinder campaign on the horizon.Greetz,Eddy SterckxDirkG07.04.14 20:55.

On 4/6/2014 8:49 PM, Giftzwerg wrote: In article, says. It's not onerous until it suddenly loses the activation and won't reactivate. Adding RAM, adding headphones, updating any drivers, replacing a video card, etc.

A lot of simple PC maintenance-type stuff can and has set off the DRM. It requires a call to help support for some magical app that resets. This isn't 'onerous?!!?!?!'

You add fucking.headphones. and it trips the DRM? Bye, Battlefront. You assholes just don't get it.I've been playing CMBN and CMSF for quite awhile during a time that Iswapped hard drives, video cards several times while I worked out my AMDcrossfire issues, updated most of my drivers including the video carddrivers multiple times, and just this weekend restored my OS drive fromWHS after WMC and starting a 3D game trashed every open program, andI've never seen an activation request. And I often use headphones.Maybe I have a trustworthy face?Giftzwerg08.04.14 7:19.

In article, says. It's not onerous until it suddenly loses the activation and won't reactivate.

Adding RAM, adding headphones, updating any driversreplacing a video card, etc. A lot of simple PC maintenance-type stuff can and has set off the DRM.

It requires a call to help support for some magical app that resets. This isn't 'onerous?!!?!?!' You add fucking.headphones. and it trips the DRM? Bye, Battlefront. You assholes just don't get it.

I've been playing CMBN and CMSF for quite awhile during a time that I swapped hard drives, video cards several times while I worked out my AMD crossfire issues, updated most of my drivers including the video card drivers multiple times, and just this weekend restored my OS drive from WHS after WMC and starting a 3D game trashed every open program, and I've never seen an activation request. And I often use headphones. Maybe I have a trustworthy face?Well, here we have a situation where you guys.both.

can't be right.And given my personal experience with BTS. and their DRM / customersupport record, I'm going to err on the side of caution.Again - and for the eleventy-zillionth time - WHY NOT JUST USE STEAM?.Their. record with DRM and customer support is pretty damn good; I loginto my Steam account, buy a game, and then just play it. I'm playinggames I downloaded.years. ago, and have never had the slightest problemwith 'deactivation' or 'reactivation.' However they're doing it,they're getting it right.Indeed, Steam is the.best. way to purchase software.

My entire libraryof Steam games is 100% available to me on any PC with an internetconnection (and what PC doesn't have one of these?). Old-timer check. How many of us remember why we refer to Battlefrontas 'BTS' at times?Thewood08.04.14 7:40. In article,says.

Big Time Software The DRM doesn't kick out often. But you can easily check BFC'sforums. Again, they freely admit that drivers, bios, HDD, RAM upgrades,and even USB drives and headphones can kick off the DRM police. Everyemail I get from them says sorry it happened, it should be like this.But that's just it; it shouldn't kick out.at all. based on a hardwarechange?!?!

Once it activates, why would it.ever. trigger again? Theonly thing that a proper DRM scheme should trigger on is if someonetried to activate a new installation while a previous activation wasstill in the activation database.In a proper activation system, the only 'hardware change' that wouldtrigger a reactivation would be if the HDD had to be swapped, requiringa new install.-Giftzwerg.' Maybe we should start emailing each other copies of theConstitution, so we can know that the government has read it.' - Seen on Facebookeddys.@hotmail.com08.04.14 8:43. Well, here we have a situation where you guys.both. can't be right.

And given my personal experience with BTS. and their DRM / customer support record, I'm going to err on the side of caution.Let me second DirkG: I've been plugging a plethora of devices (mouse, headphones, printer, tablet, etc.) on my PC, as well as applying all kinds of security and device driver upgrades (including BIOS firmware) and I have still to see the DRM to trip as others have reported.Windows 8.1 update is a different matter. For reasons which aren't clear to me, in some cases Microsoft changes your hard disk partition layout. That would definitely trip any reasonable DRM.Regarding BFC/BTS customer support: it has worked for me, but as with any Customer Support service in the world, YMMV.

Again - and for the eleventy-zillionth time - WHY NOT JUST USE STEAM?.Their. record with DRM and customer support is pretty damn good; I log into my Steam account, buy a game, and then just play it. I'm playing games I downloaded.years.

ago, and have never had the slightest problem with 'deactivation' or 'reactivation.' However they're doing it, they're getting it right.That's a question I wonder myself about. Two possible reasons that seem to me likely:. Lack of trust/Fear of the Unknown/Not having done research on how Steam actually works. Short-sighted cost-vs-benefit analysis on the time investment to do the programming necessary to integrate the games with Steamand probably, the main one, until recently: Steam used to be a Windows-only platform and BFC does cross-platform development.

Now that Steam supports MacOS X, and BFC has gained some experience dealing with 'on-line app stores' with CM Touch, I reckon that the two things above will be revisited sooner than later.Cheers,Miquel.michae.@gmail.com31.12.15 21:56.