Bob - There actually is a pause button, try hitting the pause button on your keyboard
I don't think it was put in the list of controls, but it works for me. You could also use the backspace key to change the speed of time, allowing you to control all of your troops= in a hectic situation.
I'm not sure what you mean by CoH copying the Tiger from MoW..I don't think MoW was the first to use a Tiger tank in a game
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But the addition of the "direct control" mode CoH put in deffinately seems (cheaply) copied from MoW. Not only that, it's basically useless in CoH, atleast in MoW it is frequently used/needed and can turn the tide of a battle when you take =control.
I too haven't given CoH another thought since discovering MoW, it's just not worth the time anymore. Almost like a step backwards in terms of gameplay, features and enjoyment.
But i don't think that real damage/direct control or this sort of realistic and intense gameplay will become the standard in RTS titles. Let's face it, the typical gamer isn't willing to use their brain to finish a game that requires thinking, planning and patience, there will always be a need for CoH style games.
We've already heard people claiming MoW is "too hard to be enjoyable"
and games like CoH will be made for people like that. It's fine by me, just means less mindless idiots coming here to complain that they had to actually think.