American HT's do not fire MG's

[Felix_45]

I've run into a problem with American halftracks not being able to fire their MG's.   Does anyone else have this problem.   I set up a QB and gave all my HT's fire orders first round but they refuse to fire.  Attached is my file (no password)

I started a ticket and part of John's response was for me to post here as well.  He is going to give my file to the beta testers.   I am curious what happens to the HT's if this file is played on a different PC.

 

Thanks

halftrack test 001.bts

[mjkerner]

Felix, I think with v3, but maybe v4, you have to now hit the "Open Up" command in order to fire the on board ordinance for most half tracks.

Edited January 1, 2019 by mjkerner

[JoMac]

Correct ! Open-Up Command, then Target Command...Should do the trick.

Edited January 1, 2019 by JoMc67

[Felix_45]

Urg!  Really?   Yes really because I tried it again and yes they fire their MG's when open up command given.  The thing is, is that you do not need to do that with German HT.  The German gunner stays hidden and pops up when a target is seen.

Any reason why that is?

 

Thanks for the response it was very helpful and Happy New Year.

[JyriErik]

If you look at the position of the machinegun in each, I would suspect the reason is because the US HT MG is up high, while the German is set lower (and with a shield to boot), which would allow firing even when butttoned up.

 

 

Jyri