Why I chose a WW2 German soldier game persona ...

First, because I think my game name "LeadMeister" is really cool (kinda sounds German). Next, while playing Day of Defeat the Axis MG-42 and MG-34 were my weapons of choice. Finally, I believe that the majority of WWII German soldiers were not Nazis (which I loathe), and like us were a mix of conscripts and volunteers fighting for their country.

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My real name is "Steve". I'm retired and reside in Frisco, Texas with my beautiful wife "Essy". We met 31 years ago while standing in line at K-Mart in Battle Creek, Michigan. We were married 6 months later. I was in the Marine Corps, '63-'67, and served in Vietnam (Chu Lai & Da Nang).

My computer gaming obsession started in 1981 with the Commodore VIC-20. But the bug really hit me big time in 1984 when I got my first real "PC", the IBM 5150. Microsoft's Flight Simulator 1.0 was the first game I loaded on it. Well, 30 years later and I'm still at it. I have kept every single game I've bought since 1981, including the original box/sleeves, floppy discs/CD/DVD and manuals. All in all I have nearly 500 games in my collection and plan on having them buried with me. I often look at them neatly organized in dedicated bookcases around the house and can still remember playing each and every one. I truly am a gaming freak and I have no intention of ever stopping this glorious madness.

Splash Damage's "BRINK" is apparently suffering from the same server browser lag problem as HomeFront. The good news is that my fix for the HomeFront problem "My fix for the HomeFront server browser - IT WORKS!" is also working for BRINK.

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Lag on Brink server browser - Try this FIX!

THQ's HomeFront is currently my favorite multiplayer game. Unfortunately it does have quite a few bugs and annoyances. In an effort to help out the HomeFront player community I have posted user level fixes and tweaks on the Steam Users' HomeFront Forum. Here's a few:

• My fix for the HomeFront server browser - IT WORKS!
• Can't delete some HomeFront Favorites - here's why
• My fix for those loud HomeFront MP startup movies
• HomeFront server disconnect problems need to be fixed - ASAP!
• KAOS/THQ/STEAM - The HomeFront player community needs feedback!

• Homefront Ranks/Upgrades/Points
• IGN Homefront Multiplayer Guide
• GameFront HomeFront SP Walkthrough
• Homefront PC Patch 1.0.3 Now Available!
• Homefront PC - 1.0.4x - discussion
• Homefront PC - 1.0.4x Now Available
• Official HomeFront homepage
• HomeFront Wiki
• HomeFront on Twitter
• HomeFront Blog News
• HomeFront - In your honest opinion ...

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	Matrix Games' Panzer Command: Ostfront is a great WW2 tactical simulator, with an intuitive user interface, excellent command structure, loads of accurately depicted light and heavy weapons, and tons of fun to play (warning - many sleepless nights ahead). Includes all previous Winterstorm and Kharkov content 10 Preset Historical Campaigns 14 Randomly Generated Historical Campaigns 70+ Preset Historical Scenarios (including stand-alone and campaign battles) Infinite Randomly Generated Battles More than thirty new maps Full Map Maker Scenario Editor Fully Modeled and Animated Units
Start with the free PCO demo so you can try it out first. It can be download at: PCGamersWorld.com. The demo is an excellent "must have" just by itself. After a test drive and you've decided that you want the full version then jump on over to Matrix Games where you can purchase either the boxed CD or digital download versions.

Over the years I have used dozens, perhaps hundreds of freeware programs. Some have been excellent, others OK, and even a few were just plain terrible. Well, I took a peek at what freeware I'm currently using (and really like) and compiled a list of some of them.