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I go

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Follow the grandest thread in OT since the one with the pictures of that spouse that did not appear as promised.
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Never forgotten

In memory of Sesh609 who passed away this month the community held a memorial. Our thoughts are with his family and friends!

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Allies heroes of war

86 out of 100 of the top kills in sorties is now held by allied soldiers. The mighty Matilda tank is the prefered weapon of destruction on the top 100 list and Captain Druide holds the record this campaign with 136 kills in a sortie. 136 german soldiers deployed in Orval met an early death mostly armed with rifles or paks. Without panzers they could not fend off the might Matilda. Druide was reported missing in action after the sortie.

1. Capt Druide UK Army Matilda 136 kills Jun 12 0202
2. Lt Trimcz UK Army Matilda 118 kills Jun 18 1244
3. Lt Col Auzzi FR Army S35 92 kills Jun 15 1431
4. Lt Col Skee53 UK Army Matilda 86 kills Jun 17 1027
5. Lt Col Fallen DE Army Pz IIIf 78 kills Jun 13 1505
6. Lt Col Eko13wf FR Army Char 76 kills Jun 17 1413
7. Lt Col Oc240 FR Army S35 74 kills Jun 15 1905
8. 2nd Lt Ammodawg FR Army R35 72 kills Jun 19 1039
9. Capt Micke UK Army Matilda 72 kills Jun 17 1023
10. Maj Gen Gassault FR Army Stuart 69 kills Jun 22 1937

Skirmish at Philipville

(Apr 28, 2010) Major Joeusaf, XXO, 3. Kampfgruppe, 33. Infanteridivisionen: " I took OIC of 2 Panzer 1 Kampfgruppe out of Givet and set up a UMS about 1 KM out of Phillipville. I then spawned as a riflemen and raced towards the town to Help Onetin. Onetin and I then ran into the Army Base and killed the 2 AI MGs and came into the bunker, which was clear. We then defended the bunker, I killed 4 LMGs as he tried to take back the bunker. The radios were not up in time so we weren't able to capture it before I was killed by an LMG who also died. I then spawned at the Phillipville-Givet Depot and continued to fight there but we were not able to hold it and the town was back in Allied Hands."

Paras lead the way

Lieutenant Behemoth, 101st reported: " We held the Geel-Grobbendonk Cp, The attack on Geel was contested for over an hour. Myself and other members of 101st Airbourne decided to drop on town. Trevor8 flew us in a low alt drop on Geel-Paal Cp (spawnable) in town. After the jump I saw that the Geel-Paal Cp was destroyed, so I guided myself and landed in the second floor. I cleared the building then notice an EI hiding in bushes to the south so I opened fire with my SMG. After I killed him I proceeded to capture the depot. After capture I remembered that I saw two ei on the roof of the building next to me so I threw two grenades in their direction. I guarded cp till squaddies spawned in at Geel-Paal Depot then started heading north. I ran into a few individual EIs and killed them with ease. I was shot by rifle heading into the Geel-Mol Cp. Within 10-15 mins we had flooded and captured the town."
Started Apr 04, 2010 in a British Airborne SMG from Brussels. Ended with 5 kills and 1 capture.

Brawl at Notre Dame

Major Asp007, French Army, reported on march 9th: " After sniping an opel driver making his way to the abby, I infiltrated the area shortly after it was lost. I watched as Lt Vonmodel made his wat to one church tower with his LMG waiting to fire off on my allied companions. I snuck my way up the tower and took him out then proceeded to make my way back to my hiding spot.
I heard foot steps of Maj Christianr who undoubtedly had been reported to of my presence nearby. As he came around the corner, I fired without raising my scope to save precious seconds left of my life. Sucessful hit in bringing him down.

I moved my position as I knew they were looking for me for certain now. Again, footsteps in the building that was my refuge. This time it was a courageous sapper, QM Sgt Darkton. Initially I missed with my first two shots and he set a satchel charge on teh wall in hopes that I wouldn't move far. He was unsuccessful in that attempt.
He came charging after me with knife drawn so I drew my knife and we rushed towards each other. We each got one stab on each other the first pass and then as my eyes were going dark from the blood, he landed the final blow on an honorable fight to the death."
Started Mar 09, 2010 in a French Sniper from Montfaucon. Ended with 3 kills and 0 captures.

50 mm halts advance

(February 22nd) Sgt. Major Shane21 reported: " After spawning in, I decided to head west with my 50mm atg, and located a good position - on the east side of the river, west of Huy, by the train track, which had fairly good protection and concealment. Almost instantly, there were several 88mm atg, ht's and other vehicles trying to setup and gain a stable position from which to camp Huy.

I was wounded half way through the mission, however continued to fire and kill axis, my commander was killed, however, I managed to continue to fire and mark axis. I was posted as MIA, having killed 13 axis, and wounded several more."
Started Feb 22, 2010 in a 57mm M1 from Huy. Ended with 13 kills and 0 captures.

Mortar barrage madness

Colour Sergeant Alfaracer reported: " The attack on Chimay was going well, we had driven tanks to the west hill and had held the position for a while. Stugs and 88s soon spawned and when my H39 got toasted I decided to respawn as a mortar (my new favourite weapon).
Upon spawning I was delighted to find the UMS only 500m from town. I found myself a decent bush behind a small ridge to hide myself from town and began firing into the AB. After firing my ten rounds of HE I was then waiting for resupply from the truck so progess at first was slow.
As the attack gained pace a few rifles resupplied me as they ran past which greatly increased my rate of fire, it also drew attention to the UMS though as more people began spawning. More mortars joined me and we had a good 3 man team pouring death into the AB.
This seemed to draw some attention though and we soon had a 232 flanking our position. When the truck was destroyed we fled from the hail of mg fire. I was the only one who managed to survive, and although slighlty injured made my way to another truck which began to resupply me.

Once again after a time I was joined by yet more mortarman and this time 2 rifles who were prepared to resupply us, a big thanks to dubane and snowy for that. A sapper made his way for our position but I pulled out my rifle and killed him first shot.
Our hellish barrage forced the LW to get invovled. After several near misses a 250kg bomb landed near the truck and blew it to pieces. Once again I survived and after firing the rest of my ammo made my way into town. We were starting to take control of the town and after finding myself a good building overlooking the AB I sniped a few more infantry untill the town was ours.
I was over the moon to find out later I had damaged 111 units and killed 25 outright, including 10 bofors, 3 88s, many 37mm and even a panzer 2C."
Started Jan 14, 2010 in a Light Mortarman from Chimay. Ended with 25 kills and 0 captures.

Fire from below

Hauptman Bagir reported: " Light bomber Bristol Blenheim Mk. IV was killed from LMG at the defendind Jodoigne-Wavre FB. At this moment I take duty on this FB alone, so nobody else can take part in this kill.

Aclinal low-flying (altitude was about 30-60 m) aircraft was pelted from light machine gun.
First clip I began spend on him when he was about 150-200 m from me. Then I quickly reload LMG and half of the second clip be able to sock to his potbelly and left engine. His engine send out grey smoke, and after 100-200 m from FB plane crash down to the ground."
Started Jan 09, 2010 in a German LMG from Jodoigne. Ended with 1 kill and 0 captures.

Guns of Menen

QM Sergeant Lowe reported on january 3rd: " Following the orders of the OC 11th Hussars, M0rdsith, I moved a M1 ATG north of the town of Menen from the Roulers depot. Unsure whether I would be facing infantry or armour I moved up the road, keeping to the hedgeline.
Several times I stopped to face over to the East of the North-South road as I heard the tracks of Panzers, however I did not spot any vehicles. Continuing to move along the road, I spotted a Panzer tank to the North on the roadway. Quickly I deployed and sent several roads his way, but he manouvered quickly out of my Line of Sight by moving out to the East. I moved North until I was almost a kilometer North of Menen & deployed facing West.
My first kill came when an Opel, hauling a PAK gun came careering down the West flank from the Forward Base. My first three shots missed, and I knew he would soon be out of my guns traverse arc, so I shifted the gun further and opened fire with a HE shell. Thinking I had missed, I was about to prepare to move on in case they came to hunt me down, when the Opel exploded & the ATG tried to set up to aim at my position. I managed to silence the PAK gun, as a 232 also came speeding down the Western flank. A single hit from a HE shell on its rear made it explode, sending its smoking hulk rolling amongst the hedges.
Turning North, I moved further up the bushline by a hundred meters and set myself up once again as a few tanks came down the flank at intervals. The first took a shell to its turret, sparks showering the sky, whilst the second shell blew off its tracks, sending it spinning into trees. The next tank was upon the roadway, and took three shots to disable it.
A few moments later an Opel came down the roadway. Having set up, I waited a few moments for it to enter the guns sights and at 50m I blew it apart with a HE shell. The wreck dragged its cargo of a PAK gun into the hedgeline, and I quickly moved to place several shells into its crew & the gun itself.
Running low on ammo, I retreated further amongst the bushes and put out a request for ammunition, which was answered by Dabinsky in a Laffly truck. Once I had rearmed from him, I moved to cover the West flank again as a few tanks moved south from the FB.
For the next while I continued to put tanks & opels out of action, until another 232 took shells to its turret that did not kill its gunner, and managed to shoot my Observer.
Unperturbed I stayed at my position, manning the gun, and finally made the 232 a wreck.
Unfortunatly another Panzer appeared out to my West and whilst I dealt with his gunner with a few aimed shots, his hullgunner opened fire at me and I abandoned the gun."
Started Jan 03, 2010 in a 57mm M1 from Menen. Ended with 13 kills and 0 captures.

At Launois east road

Major Gefa, French army: " Launois was pretty blocked from east with 15 panzers pounding defencive allied positions. After 2 failed attempts to establish a def Atg position I decided a long drive from Chilly to cut off the storm of panzers out of eastern fb. Evaded succesfully ea cover and reached east road from north after 14 mins drive. Walked another 1km and found a perfect spot facing SSW with ideal concealment. An unsuspected Stug III B was the first victim to my atg."
Started Dec 18, 2009 in a SA Mle 1937 from Chilly. Ended with 12 kills and 0 captures.

The battle of Namur

Oberfeldwebl Johnnyza, reported from the battle of Namur: " After setting off from the FB with KGW, the Panzer colomn set up NE overlooking the NE Army base to interdict moving supplys. Within 3 minutes i had lost both tracks, my commander, driver, 4th and engine dead. Managing to protect 3 MSP's and infantry for over 50 minutes, i had been sapped, grenaded and shelled heavily, but yet still held out to support more infantry advance to get the East CP. Called it a night when all my ammo had drained out and no mobile spawns we're near.
Props to everyone at Namur who had a good fight S!"
Started Dec 16, 2009 in a PzKpfw IV D from Andenne. Ended with 8 kills and 0 captures.

Making a stand at Lier

Colour Sergeant Lowe reported: " Leaving the Barracks I recieved a fleshwound, and turning South, spotted a sniper high in the church tower. Setting my sights to 300m, I hit him with my second shot.
Moving out of the Army Base through the East murder hole, I spotted an Axis soldier, who recieved a bullet from my rifle to his chest.
Heading South, I managed to creep up upon two riflemen in the top of the red brick building to the SE of the Army Base, and despatched both with rifle shots.
Moving across the road to the South, I approached a house and set myself up at a window. Spotting a lone Axis soldier coming out of a sidestreet I shot him, and moved quickly towards the City CP. Finding it empty I began to cap the CP when I spotted an Axis soldier looking directly at me.
Dropping to the ground, the CPs cap bar disappeared as I moved too far from the radio. Leaving the CP by the South door, I ran across the road and into the Church, looking for my would-be assailant.
Climbing the church tower, I found him laying at the top, looking directly over our Army Base. I finished him with my combat knife, and sighted my rifle at an MG34 that had been set up in the red brick building in which I had already killed two Axis soldiers.

I hit the machinegunner with my second bullet and left the church, heading for the houses that flanked the Southern part of the East-West road. There I pciked off several more Axis soldiers before leaving for the South-Western Control Point (Leir-Antwerp). Just as we had captured the CP, my soldier recieved another wound and the fellow infantryman inside the CP was shot by an Axis soldier with an MP40. I dispatched him with my rifle, shooting him in the gut.
Feeling that my mission had been completed, removing those sniping into the base & recapturing a CP, I returned to base."
Started Dec 01, 2009 in a French Rifleman from Lier. Ended with 10 kills and 0 captures.

AHC calls for a retreat

MrToad reported from the frontlines: " At 12:30 Eastern, The AHC in charge desides with a new brilliant strategy. Pull away from EVERY front line town so that Axis can only softcap, but the Axis wouldn't be able to place a Hard AO first, so the game would stop."

Despite some eyebrows beeing raised on both sides and allied soldiers trying to convince the allied commander that the strategy would not work the frontline was left undefended and while british and french brigades rushed westwards, away from the enemy, the Wehrmacht kept in contact pursuing the fleeing units. With the taking of Solesmes and the Zeelands the AHC had lost some strong areas that would be hard to regain. Read the thread AHC Town Giveaway Program ( 1 2 )

Magjam: " There is such an unbalance at the moment that towns are being steamrolled at a ridiculous rate. This does not mean HC should "give up" and come up with silly gamey tactics."

Dropping in to say hi Mr. Stuart

This is a great video by MalarckeyITA from the REI squad. Watch how they drive an opel up to a stuart, deploy MS and sapp him, just meters away. AFK? No way, check out the video and try to figure out what the Commander of the Stuart is thinking.

Meanwhile at the bridge of La Fere

The bombing of Sechault

David06photo reported from a bombing run over the allied held town of Sechault: " I did som low-level bombing of the allied-controlled town of Sechault. Despite the town being 20km from an axis airfield, the allies had achieved total air dominance so it was difficult to avoid the horde of enemy fighters."

Still problems with brigades, chat and spawning in

The maintenance today did not fix the problems some are experiencing. For days and weeks players have tried fiddling with the settings to make it into the game and there is still no official word from CRS apart that it is the players connection that is the problem. So there's still more people reading the Community support section (24) then the Barracks (13) which is not common (48 in OT reading about KFS1 post on Motormouths love for droids).
To logg into the game is no problem, you choose your persona and then wait on the Order of the battle to appear, so far so good althou it takes a while longer then it usually does. Then to choose a brigade doesn't work with a righ-click on the map so you have to highlight the brigade on the order of battle and then click Brigade HQ, it doesn't work either. If you reboot the game a couple of times you can about 1/10 of the times make it into the Brigade HQ and choose a mission, the same problem with the missions as the brigade selection occurs and if you are really lucky you can spawn in only to experience that chat doesn't work and that after a while you lose your connection to chat and after a while CTD.
So judging by the forums and the lack of players in-game we eagerly await an official respons from CRS on what's up. In the meanwhile other MMO's are up and running with no problems to connect to at all.

About the CTDs and missions pending

For some the massive outbreak of mission pendings and crash to desktops started a couple of weeks ago and some over a month ago. Yours truly experienced problems with the connection to CRS's game server three weeks ago, starting with the "mission pending" bug, followed by the occasional crash to desktop and Bloo commented in the Barracks that it was the players connection, not CRS that was at fault. The problem is that no other of the MMO's experienced the problems and when you run 2 accounts on the same computer, one could get the problems and the other working just fine. With no official statement other then it was a clientsided problem (the customers fault) the chat in-game and the forums have been cluttered with questions on what is going on and why they can't play.

Bloo, Director of Playnet Customer Support: " These two are connection related. Connecting to the game is actually connecting to several 'servers' or host processes. When you see those, one of those connections is having a problem. This is the same thing when you see the locked personas - one of the servers has lost connection with your persona.
These are issues we continually work to improve but they don't effect everyone and there are many intermediary points of potential complications on the route between our game servers and your desktop.
We always try to address many issues with each patch."
Topic changed: why do I CTHL all the time ? ( 1 2 3 )

Yours truly (Svedala) spent hours on brigade selection screen yesterday trying to get in, once in with primary server, there was no chat and it ended in a CTD. Today we at least got some word that someone will look into it., KFS1 will look into it.

Motormouth, Playnet Community & Public Relations: " KFS1 has been notified is looking into this to see if it's anything that he can address. I'm going to close this thread now. Thanks for your input, everyone!"
Connection to Host Lost, over and over. ( 1 2

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