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Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 5:50:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have almost all of Gary Grigsby games going back many years. Waited for The War in Russia along time. I see the box and can't believe what the soldier looks like. I guess he is suppposed to be German. After all the work to make the game as realistic as possible why this?

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 6:04:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		And this is important why? Why would they spend any more time on something as trivial as that than absolutely necessary?

also, I like the picture as it is. It looks cool.

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 6:20:15 PM   
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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 6:20:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		Whats wrong with the picture? that is a german soldier with the traditional national colors of Imperial Germany as insignia on the helmet.

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 6:24:23 PM   
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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 6:37:53 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Whyalterhistory?

I have almost all of Gary Grigsby games going back many years. Waited for The War in Russia along time. I see the box and can't believe what the soldier looks like. I guess he is suppposed to be German. After all the work to make the game as realistic as possible why this?


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- Billy Madison (movie)

lol are you kidding me? This guy actually posted something about the picture on the box? IMO that is one of the most annal things I've ever seen posted. Also, he has nothing to back up that it is in fact fake. If you have something to dispute, maybe prove your case a bit?

My advice is play the game have fun and relax.



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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 6:42:43 PM   
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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 6:43:08 PM   
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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 6:51:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well, what is the insignia on the helmet supposed to be? Here is what I have seen in photographs for many decades. I've removed the part that might be offensive to someone.




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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 7:04:10 PM   
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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 7:13:25 PM   
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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 7:16:21 PM   
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ORIGINAL: bjmorgan

Well, what is the insignia on the helmet supposed to be? Here is what I have seen in photographs for many decades. I've removed the part that might be offensive to someone.






Were these removed by Barbarossa, or did the order come during the campaign?

(not that I agree with OP BTW)

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 7:21:09 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Whyalterhistory?

I have almost all of Gary Grigsby games going back many years. Waited for The War in Russia along time. I see the box and can't believe what the soldier looks like. I guess he is suppposed to be German. After all the work to make the game as realistic as possible why this?


Solid first post. You'll make lots of friends.

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 7:36:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		I agree with you kirkgregerson. Even if my "..brain can't handle anything over a few sentences" I don't get this criticism.

I love the picture.

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 8:01:57 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Whyalterhistory?
Waited for The War in Russia along time. I see the box and can't believe what the soldier looks like. I guess he is suppposed to be German. After all the work to make the game as realistic as possible why this?

So, you were sitting around bored to tears, eh?

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 8:02:50 PM   
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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 8:11:54 PM   
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The tricolour national shield was used by the Wehrmacht, Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe on the right of the helmets.

In march 1940 was ordered to remove the shield to improve camouflage

But many helmets in use where not repainted.

So I guess the picture is right

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 8:19:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		i love the photo of the box. i think it fits perfect. very nice artwork!

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 8:26:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		A: Throw box away.

OR

B: Just use the d/l option.

Solved either way.

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 8:44:53 PM   
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Where did you get that quote? I will be using it and I'd like to give credit where due. Thanks.

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 8:49:59 PM   
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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 9:06:41 PM   
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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 9:10:55 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Johnnie

kirkgregerson:

Where did you get that quote? I will be using it and I'd like to give credit where due. Thanks.



Sorry, will edit my post and add
- Billy Madison (movie)

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 9:13:57 PM   
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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 9:15:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		With the OP name being "Why alter history" and only 1 post, it's pretty obvious what his agenda is... Greenbuttoning these people is the best thing to do.

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 9:19:06 PM   
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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 9:20:53 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Tzar007

With the OP name being "Why alter history" and only 1 post, it's pretty obvious what his agenda is... Greenbuttoning these people is the best thing to do.


+ 1
amen

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 9:22:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		Add me to the list, on the like side. I must admit my first impression was it looked a bit crisp, newish and non battle worn, but as an image I really liked it. I think it's the sort picture that would grab the eye sitting on a retail shelf and that's what its all about at the end of the day.

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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/20/2010 10:16:43 PM   
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RE: Why is picture on box so fake? - 12/21/2010 3:40:35 AM   
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