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@MachadoGamer-w7i I bought the game on disc from Matrix where you can download the Veterans Mod as well. www.matrixgames.com/game/close-combat-the-bloody-first

@@MachadoGamer-w7i You can buy it at GOG too. www.gog.com/en/game/close_combat_the_bloody_first

@@marekkos3513 Close Combat the Bloody First Close Combat The Bloody First PC g.co/kgs/kXYPjZV

The only Mod I know of is the one I'm playing here which actually comes with the game now, I believe. Normada_Firefox Veteran Normandy Mod

@@Lysurgic Original release October 3, 2019

Don't forget the map rotation and zoom.

@@GinaLohfink-b1u Ja, ich habe die meisten davon. Ich spiele gelegentlich Cross of Iron.

It's only $40.

@@closecombatthebloodyfirst8222 Apart from the price, is there anything else bad? I ask because from your videos it seems like a good game, but it doesn't seem to have been as well received as the previous ones.

@@alexandreguimaraes8366 I think a lot of Close Combat players are purists for the old 2D games. People complain about the weapon sounds and the fact you can pause the game. I dunno. I like it and that's all that matters to me.

@alexandreguimaraes8366 Then again I only play a couple of games. CCTBF, CCCOI, and Hell Let Loose every now and then.

@@closecombatthebloodyfirst8222 Try graviteam tactics mius front

@shipmcgree6367 I just try to accomplish the mission with the least casualties.

@Rayan.Tactical7 I've been playing it on and off since 2019. www.matrixgames.com/game/close-combat-the-bloody-first#:~:text=Close%20Combat%3A%20The%20Bloody%20First,%2439.99

@@kampfkatze6092 Thanks. I'll try to post more.

@Spirit-Soldier2026 I don't play many games, only this one and Hell Let Loose every now and then. I'm not that picky about minor issues. I played the campaign once or twice with both sides. I also use Normada's Veterans Mod a lot. I just like making up custom battles and playing them. I have no issue with LOS although I did buy the game outright, not through Steam. Maybe it's a Steam version issue? I don't know. The AI is dumb and predictable like most AI is, but I tweak the battles to make them challenging and fun enough for an hour or so of entertainment. It's just a game.

This is one of my favorite maps for custom battles.

I still play it, although I've been playing Hell Let Loose a lot lately.

Western Front, Sicily 1943. American infantry and supporting units continue their advance along the North Road towards Niscemi. They collide with German tanks and panzergrenadiers from the Hermann G ring Panzer Division. closecombatthebloodyfirst.fandom.com/wiki/North_Road

Thanks slot. I guess I'm the epitome of that old saying, practice makes perfect.

Thanks you. I've been using OBS for recording and I couldn't get it to work with cross of iron you got any ideas?

Well I'm retiring in 9 months so I'll have a lot more time to play games and maybe I'll just start a new channel who knows what the future holds. I also have a fishing channel but I haven't really been fishing a lot lately so...

@@timmarkowicz779 Hi Tim! Sadly I don't, for the record though Cross of Iron isn't currently working for me on OBS, only Bandicam.

@@closecombatthebloodyfirst8222 I could use the fishing tips, my grandfather here in Portugal bequeathed a bunch of rods and I have yet to use them. Have been fishing twice, didn't catch anything both times.

@@AgrippaMaxentius Well I'm not thoroughly familiar with fishing in Portugal but if you can get access to an inland River I know there's Carp and catfish in there you could fish rigs on the bottom with a hook and a weight and just use worms, nightcrawlers, dough balls, sweet corn kernels. I used to catch big carp in a river where I live taking a can of corn kernels, throw a bunch out for chum, bait your hook with corn kernels and throw it out amongst them and wait for a carp to bite. Don't forget to put your rod in a secure holder so the fish doesn't drag it into the river.

I have played a lot of close combat games over the years, almost exclusively. In CCTBF in particular, little details make a big difference like positioning your men that's why I started pausing more often. Fire superiority also plays a major role in order to keep the enemy from firing back at you accurately. Using hotkeys for your movement orders and also for unit selection helps you do things more quickly. Also, because these maps are not very wide it's hard to flank but you should try to flank as much as possible.One orher thing I should add is that you should pay attention to the units status. Check the enemy units status to see whether they are firing or pinned or broken and it'll help you make decisions on whether to keep firing at them or to move your troops or not. For example, stop firing your mortars at units that are in ambush or already broken. In this particular battle I just figured I'd ambush the first units I saw and then sweep the map like I normally do. I don't know what else to tell you just keep honing your skills. One final thought is that whenever I play this game I always seriously try to have 0 casualties. I've actually had a couple battles where I had zero casualties. Well, don't get frustrated just keep at it and have fun.

I played this battle again and posted it to this channel with some audio this time. th-cam.com/video/PIQHwAqYJr8/w-d-xo.html

I solved, i re-installed the game, now the mod has appeared and is working, thanks.

I don't understand what you mean.

@@closecombatthebloodyfirst8222 the mod was not showing in the game, now is ok.

Check it out here: firefoxccmods.com/wp/2020/12/22/close-combat-tbf-veteran-normandy-chapter-1-02/ www.moddb.com/mods/close-combat-tbf-veteran

It seems like an excellent mod .

It's good to be able to review the battle from the OpFor's perspective, isn't it?

The buildings are different than previous games in that it's harder to shoot out of or into them. I think suppressing fire, smoke and flanking attacks would work best...

@@closecombatthebloodyfirst8222 Gah I meant Tim but... drugs in my youth. :D

Thanks for the tip!

Except I am supposed to have the capability to dig in which is still a hit or miss event...

If I only had more AT capability...

I have been fooling around with the Germans, waiting for patches to come through and then eventually I'll be playing a Grand Campaign with the 1st ID. I'll be doing more multiplayer games with one of my sons, too..

That's a hot topic within the community. The best way to not get a mortar round dropped on your head is to MOVE! The mortar mechanics in PITF and GTC were the best. That's probably what you're referencing.

The whole idea is to pin the enemy down with suppressing fire and drop mortars and/or artillery down on them. The whole concept is not to die for your country, but get the enemy to die for his!!!

Also, look at the stats for mortars at the end. They don't get many kills that often. They are good at breaking morale, though.

We should do an operation today...

This game was designed to play the Americans, especially the operations and campaigns following the 1st Infantry Division from Tunisia to Sicily and finally to Normandy and the French countryside. The reason I've been playing the Germans is twofold. First, I wanted to learn the mechanics of the game and hone my skills while the developers patched up all the bugs. Secondly, I wanted to provide other players with a competent opposing force (OpFor) for them to play the against in lieu of the AI. After I become proficient at the mechanics and the developers straighten out all the kinks, I will play a Grand Campaign as the Americans and it will be the first time I will play the vast majority of the battles as the Americans.