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#1: Anyone still play CC3? Author: rob86,

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:51 pm
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I just had an urge to play CC3 again after a long time. I've never played multiplayer CC but I'm interested in trying it out. Anyone still play or is the game too old now? I have a slow internet connection but I think it'd be adequate to play a slow-ish game like Close Combat.

#2: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: fruitbar,

Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:46 pm
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i still play it. however multiplayer is different story for me though since igz died long ago. i havent tried playing it multiplayer in other ways.

#3: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: mekman,

Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 5:37 pm
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Ill play you later today about 4:00pm est. Or get back with me tonight. At any rate, you can contact me at jprescotti [at] verizon [dot] net. You must have the CC3 to play me. I have the mod too. Email me and I'll give you the ip to join in with. ~ mekman

#4: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: rob86,

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:08 am
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I've never played CC3 online before, what do I need? Just a full install of CC3 with the update and your IP ? If there's anything else I need let me know. Do you not use Hamachi? I haven't had a chance to use it but I have it installed, I thought that's what people generally used.

I can usually play any day after 8pm EST but if that's not a good time I suppose 4pm to 8 is a possibility on some days. I wont be able to play at 4 tomorrow (monday) but I can get on later.

#5: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: US_Brake, Location: USA

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:40 pm
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I have stock CC3 set up for gameranger. I prefer Cross of Iron but if someone is looking for a game hit me up.

Last edited by US_Brake on Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:59 am; edited 3 times in total

#6: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: fortyofforty,

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:13 pm
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I still play. In fact, I am converting other people to players, too. Now I am trying to install some of the mods from this site, but I don't remember how to get them to work. The last time I did it, it was Real Red and that was years ago. I am working on getting the Afrika mod or mods installed (with no luck so far, but I haven't given up). Is there a sticky somewhere that explains where to unzip the files and how to access them? I couldn't find it if there is.

#7: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: SLAAKMAN,

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:47 pm
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Hey dudes. Yes we still play it on GS, Hamachi or via IP. I can send you the Real Red 8.22 mod if you need it. We usually rally at the Doggie forum;
http://maddogdrivethru.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2197

#8: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: rob86,

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:11 am
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To install the RealRed mod I had to download and install Config51 and "load" the mod with that application. I don't know if that's what you want to know or not, since you've probably been in the community longer than I have it seems unlikely I'd be helping you lol

Also, I found it necessary to have the FULL install of CC3 and not the minimal one because the minimal one is missing necessary files.

I've never heard of the "Doggie" forum, but i'll check it out..

#9: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: fortyofforty,

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:01 pm
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Actually I have the RR mod installed already (what a terrific mod to an already good game!). The computer is not letting me install another mod (let's say France 1940) with the Real Red already there. I sure don't want to overwrite RR, but would like to try to have both, if possible. The Config51 recognizes that there is a mod in place and won't install France 1940 on top of it (which is better than losing Real Red, at this point). So, that's where I am at. Hmmmm.

#10: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: schrecken, Location: Sydney, Australia

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:27 pm
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Using config manager to uninstall RR

You can then install France 1940.

Your RR saved game will remain in place waiting for you to re-install RR.

Always a good Idea to give campaigns there special name eg RRGC, FRGC, etc

Using config. manager you can have a s many mods "on the go" as you want.

#11: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: fortyofforty,

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:56 pm
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schrecken wrote (View Post):

Using config manager to uninstall RR

You can then install France 1940.

Your RR saved game will remain in place waiting for you to re-install RR.

Always a good Idea to give campaigns there special name eg RRGC, FRGC, etc

Using config. manager you can have a s many mods "on the go" as you want.

That is awesome. So there is no real downside, as long as the Config51 maintains the RR and FR mods, I can endlessly switch back and forth? I will give it a try (maybe after I finish my current RRGC as the Russians). Thanks for everybody's help!

#12: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Banker,

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:41 pm
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rob86 wrote (View Post):

Anyone still play or is the game too old now?

Every day... Very Happy

#13: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: GreyDog,

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:31 pm
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I play every day - its great. Never played against human though:-(

#14: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: US_Brake, Location: USA

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:32 am
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To play CC3 vs Human is the best way to enjoy the game. Meet me and others at Gameranger.com lobby. I also have the other CC games including Cross of Iron. If you have never tried playing online give it a shot you won't regret it.

#15: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: fecherico, Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:42 pm
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I play every single day. I´d just like play against a human. How do I do?

Thanks

#16: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Tranchemontagne,

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:48 pm
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I just re installed CC3 with GD mod.

This fantastic game is still playable after more than 10 years.
My young son, 10 old, is playing too and although it seems to bee violent for such a young boy , he asks many questions on history.

#17: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: ogrando, Location: Treviso - Italy

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:35 pm
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hi

I played CC3 with and without mod for years. Now I play CC:Cross of Iron, the remake with new maps and fix.
If a young boy play with a game like this I think is a good thing. The bad games are other.

#18: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Ciggy, Location: Nelson

Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 12:39 pm
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errr noob here..
first off ill say hi :)

i first played CC when it was released 10 or so years ago (geez im old) and now ive acquired a copy of 'russian front' and ive been jamming it for the last week or two.
usually play battlefield 1942.
just joined the site mainly to figure out if i could play online and had a browse through some mods.
recently installed the REALRED mod and it really has turned the game into something else.
cant say ive got any complaints with it so far.

i have to say probably the things that bug me the most that i can think of are:
1) my soldiers surrendering
2) my tanks or AT guns dwelling on shooting at a target as it comes into its LOS
3) my injured commander waddling round the battlefield because he cant rest

GREAT GAME besides these minor setbacks

would also like to know if the afrika mod is worth getting along with maps?
and is there any mod for the italy side. particularly monte carlo?
or any mods with New Zealand/Australian troops?
i think the 'Maori battalion' would be a great mod as they were savage warriors who terrified the enemy.
and you could make them do the haka to boost team morale and scare enemy infantry

#19: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Pzt_Kanov, Location: México

Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 5:18 pm
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1) my soldiers surrendering

One of the strong points of CC is its morale system, in CC3 you will see different teams have different morale, higher it is they can be more independent, lower it is they need to be babysat by a commander or keep them from harms way. Also, them not resting can seriously affect their morale, I think it's 3 continues battles what they can take before asking for a rest. Press the space bar to see the commander radius.

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2) my tanks or AT guns dwelling on shooting at a target as it comes into its LOS

Try setting them on ambush and then set them on defense when a tank comes into LOS. Keep tanks from shooting at infantry if there are still enemy tanks around if you can avoid it.

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3) my injured commander waddling round the battlefield because he cant rest

One tiny odd thing about CC3, but hey, take it on the bright side, he is practically immortal so you can have him do dangerous things when nothing else can be done. The commander "dieing" on battle seriously affects overall morale though.

#20: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Ciggy, Location: Nelson

Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:33 am
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thanks for the reply dude.

since posting that last message ive learnt how to play a bit better.
i realize you have to be pretty patient with the AI.
(it takes a longtime for them to agree to a truce when asked)

i like the way the morale works, its just a bit strange how sometimes your tank crew will bail out and surrender to a small squad with no real reason.
i have also since discovered that putting most units on ambush at the beginning helps (except the big muthas).
the original game without mods is good but lately ive been playing with RealRed, Pacific, Afrika and Valley of Tears mods.

Realred made the game feel more balanced and realistic.
The Pacific mod is probably my fave. (alot of hardout close combat action)(jap officers have swords even!) ive had to replay several maps on some campaigns coz i keep getting pushed back (makes it a little harder than the standard game)
Afrika is fun but im more into my infantry battles over tanks and these levels are quite open.
Valley of Tears is based on more modern desert wars and the maps are alot larger and quite open also.

good point on the "invincible" commander (and i wasnt aware of the morale drop for his demise)

#21: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: mooxe,

Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:37 pm
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Just join GameRanger and join a hosted game. Very simple program.

#22: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Ciggy, Location: Nelson

Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:03 am
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@MOOXE im on gameranger but its easier said than done.
i can never find anyone playing it so usually im better off just playin against AI.
the one time i did find someone our .txt files didnt matchup and i couldnt figure out what we were doing wrong.
i see you online alot man but im guessing you arent into III anymore

#23: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: pordo,

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 1:05 am
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I do. I've just started playing online with my brother over gameranger. Its awesome.

#24: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: SLAAKMAN,

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:40 pm
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you can still play this on gameranger or gamespy. All invited! Twisted Evil

#25: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: SLAAKMAN,

Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 1:12 am
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Any year you Hosers. Im waiting for a fly to enter my lair. Razz

#26: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Ciggy, Location: Nelson

Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:43 am
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ill look for ya

#27: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Ashurnasirpal, Location: washington

Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:18 am
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I play ccIII on game ranger as Massinissa because I lost my gr accont for Ashurnasirpal. I like to play grand campaigns as the Germans. I have real red mod atm.

#28: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: -Jager-, Location: stockholm

Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 1:13 pm
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I have pick up the CC III trying to get my team to highest score as possible.
So freaking irritating, when you got your unit to a high score, the bloody dude gets killed.

#29: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: ArmeeGruppeSud,

Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:55 am
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-Jager- wrote (View Post):

I have pick up the CC III trying to get my team to highest score as possible.
So freaking irritating, when you got your unit to a high score, the bloody dude gets killed.

Tell me about it!

Years ago, in a H2H MP Camapaign, i had a private 2nd class (Schuss i think was his name), the 3rd man in a 3 man command team (MG42).
Schuss started off in early 1942.
He went on to get promoted to the point where he was the leader of the command team with the deaths of many of his companions.
Schuss continued in his promotions, capturing many VLs and slaughtering hundreds of Russian sprites.
Schuss was an absolute legend, probably the greatest CC sprite of all time!

Schuss was only 1 promotion short of the maximum possible, when, as a Captain, commanding a Panther Kommand tank, while assaulting a VL on the Prokarovka Kursk map, Schuss was Fatally wounded when his Panther was destroyed by a bazooka blast.

Honestly, i could almost have cried, if i can find a screenshot of his stats, i will post it here.

But what a legend, promoted all the way from private 2nd class to Captain during a multiplayer Campaign. At least he left a record that could be beaten, though it is incredibly unlikely (without cheating).

All hail Schuss the UberSprite

Cheers

AGS

_____

#30: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: SLAAKMAN,

Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 1:10 pm
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Im on gameranger U Hosers. Now snap to it! Twisted Evil

#31: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: CSO_Sbufkle, Location: Canada

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:26 am
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SLAAKMAN wrote (View Post):

Im on gameranger U Hosers. Now snap to it! Twisted Evil

Not all of us are hosers! I mean.. I am!

#32: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: SLAAKMAN,

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:33 pm
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BOSOMS. Lets see you get across that confounded bridge!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKZ3lPyEIH0

#33: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: CSO_Sbufkle, Location: Canada

Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:40 pm
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SLAAKMAN wrote (View Post):

BOSOMS. Lets see you get across that confounded bridge!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKZ3lPyEIH0

Maybe I can take the otjher sdie and see YOU cross it! Wink

#34: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: SLAAKMAN,

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:47 pm
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Bring it!!

#35: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: nikin,

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:42 pm
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Still playing CC3 on GameRanger. I hope to find a very strong opponent, but I think my skill perfectly. I play mostly RealRed Grand Campaign.

#36: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: SLAAKMAN,

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:02 pm
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Join me Nikin!

#37: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Hostilian,

Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:37 pm
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Yep.. Now and then.
It's still my favourite CC game....

#38: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: SLAAKMAN,

Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 5:43 am
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Meet us on Gameranger.

#39: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: US_Brake, Location: USA

Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:47 pm
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Close Combat Trilogy : Mint in the Big Box.

Rare CC3 for sale on Ebay

Link

Last edited by US_Brake on Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:15 pm; edited 1 time in total

#40: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: dlazov, Location: Mchenry, IL USA

Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:44 pm
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Really am liking this game...

(thanks US Brake)... Laughing

#41: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: keyser Soeze,

Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 4:18 pm
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I still play now and then, and i just stared now again, so if someone drops in here and read this, send me an msg here or add me on gameranger.

My nick there is: RD Keyser

#42: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: acebars,

Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:44 pm
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CC3/COI is like Chess, its a perfect game that will live forever.

#43: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: TW_KJ,

Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:13 am
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i want play !RR

#44: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: TW_KJ,

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:36 pm
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Banker wrote (View Post):

rob86 wrote (View Post):

Anyone still play or is the game too old now?

Every day... Very Happy

i play cc3

#45: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Ciggy, Location: Nelson

Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 7:25 am
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stil play almost everyday. no other game i play does it for me. stil havnt decided which mod is best

#46: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Siegfridus,

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2015 12:25 pm
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Hello there!
I will resume playing CC3 somez time tonight! I had lost my CD 2years ago but just managed to get another one this morning.
This game I really like been playing it for years. In fact started withh CC1 and followed with all the others...But The Russian Front was always my favorite!
So yes I do play it.
Amicalement

#47: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: ke_mechial,

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2015 3:13 pm
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CC3 AI is somewhat different and more challenging than the new releases. I had created a custom battle for CC3: Vietnam, where a surrounded battlegroup in the forest got attacked simultaneously at 4 different points by several teams, had really pushed my adrenaline...

#48: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Oliver70,

Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 5:49 pm
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Since Hicks proposed me a H2H CC3 game i wonder what i need to do for this. I have almost no experience in multiplayer game except in local network a long long time ago...

Whats the best way? Is it possible on game ranger? what about direct IP?

#49: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Hicks,

Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 6:17 pm
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I think you need your internal and external ip addresses and can then connect. There seem to be two ip addresses listed when you enter the multiplayer menu. The person hosting would need to provide the person looking to join with the ip address. Then the person joining would use "Host IP" to enter the address and presumably connect directly.

Whoever hosts, I think they'd need to set port forwarding as well.

#50: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Oliver70,

Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:18 pm
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After several unfortunate tries with direct IP feature included in game, Hicks and me had a game on game ranger. It worked fine... until 3rd day of operation. Game crashed and we're clueless about why. Nevertheless we had great fun. I hadn't play H2H for 10 years and it feels good :D

P.S. Hicks slaughtered my men with very nice tactics. But i will avenge Very Happy

#51: Re: Anyone still play CC3? Author: Hicks,

Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:43 pm
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Oliver70 wrote (View Post):

After several unfortunate tries with direct IP feature included in game, Hicks and me had a game on game ranger. It worked fine... until 3rd day of operation. Game crashed and we're clueless about why. Nevertheless we had great fun. I hadn't play H2H for 10 years and it feels good :D

P.S. Hicks slaughtered my men with very nice tactics. But i will avenge Very Happy

That infantry gun on the hill was a very nice choice though, got one of the Mk III's crewmen.

I got the gog account issue sorted. I checked and there is a save game of our operation in progress as well. Looking forward to continuing in the future!

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