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by ORourke
Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:48 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: A Request for Increased damage against a regiment in Column Formation
Replies: 18
Views: 3366

Re: A Request for Increased damage against a regiment in Column Formation

<t>... quoted from various sources"<br/> <br/> <br/> "Could the increased effectiveness of Civil War era artillery help explain the tactical changes since Napoleon's time? Perhaps advances in <br/> <br/> artillery explain why it was rare for infantry to advance in maneuver columns, and almost never ...
by ORourke
Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: MP Forum
Topic: To Multiplayer or Not to Multiplayer...
Replies: 49
Views: 8475

Re: To Multiplayer or Not to Multiplayer...

<t>I believe there are a number of reasons why there is not a larger multiplayer contingent. Many of which have already been brought to light in this thread.<br/> In my case... I have for months battled my service provider to install a more efficient connection. One that can smoothly handle online g...
by ORourke
Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:56 am
Forum: MP Forum
Topic: Generals in Gray, Generals in Blue
Replies: 31
Views: 7488

Re: Generals in Gray, Generals in Blue

.... well, I think the correlation between Willard and Gen. Henry J. Hunt is an obvious one. If there where anyone I could give the AOP artillery command to it would most definatly be Willard/Hunt ...
by ORourke
Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:45 am
Forum: MP Forum
Topic: Gameplay discussion
Replies: 35
Views: 7443

Re: Gameplay discussion

<t>... I am one of those souls that stepped away for some time. Albeit primarily due to connectivity issues, but I found that the simulation had regressed into "gamey" tactics that in no way reflected the period. I have recently returned to the fold with vastly improved connectivity, and a fervent h...
by ORourke
Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:06 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Features Patch?
Replies: 125
Views: 23553

Re: Features Patch?

<t>Have been amongst the missing for a number of months now. DSL issues having sent me into a full offensive campaign against my service provider. Fortunately, I have been victorious and new service lines have been installed up my rural hill. I jumped online and noticed the pending release of a new ...
by ORourke
Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:19 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: ... A question fo the SOW community.
Replies: 4
Views: 1663

Re: ... A question fo the SOW community.

....sound similar to what MajGen. A.S. Williams did running troops between the unions far flanks. I have a far better understanding now having walked the battlefield AND played the simulation...
by ORourke
Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:00 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: ... A question fo the SOW community.
Replies: 4
Views: 1663

... A question fo the SOW community.

<t>I wish to ask the SOW community a question. I am far more an amateur historian, then gamer… and have found the simulation to be an amazing tool in learning the “meat and potatoes” aspects of the war between the states. I have played single player, and multi-player (though I was forced to step awa...
by ORourke
Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Age and Experience?
Replies: 13
Views: 3222

Re:Age and Experience?

<r>Ohhhh my gosh!! I got that game back in 1962 for Christmas and THAT is what got me started in studying the period to this very day... what a great memory. <IMG_SIZE img_size="500">[img_size=500]</IMG_SIZE><URL url="http://www.norbsoftdev.com/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/BattleCryGamepic...
by ORourke
Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:47 pm
Forum: MP Forum
Topic: MP Courtesy
Replies: 25
Views: 4260

Re:MP Courtesy

<t>... Please let me, firstly... apologize for ANY untoward remarks, or statements made to you or anyone else on the MP forums, or the TeamSpeak group. We exist, and grow by the addition of new member's and absolutely will not tolerate the belittling, or beratement of anyone.<br/> We have ALL been "...
by ORourke
Wed May 26, 2010 1:45 pm
Forum: MP Forum
Topic: Breakthrough!
Replies: 5
Views: 1920

Re:Breakthrough!

that certainly seems to have been MY problem.... cant wait to give it a go!!