37mm Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I've finally finished my Somme scenario pack. It features 10 scenarios most of which are relatively small, (hopefully) reasonably balanced & designed for play between two human players. I could not fully playtest all of the scenarios so they have been put onto the Proving Grounds website (search for CMAK scenarios by Author SIR 37MM). Several points I'd like to point out before you play... Australians & Italians The Pioneer units from these two nations are the only units in CMAK that don't come with a squad LMG. Therefore these two unit types will represent the riflemen who fought on the Somme. Fireplans Artillery is generally plentiful in the scenarios but it is often light... the British 18 pounder & German 77mm field guns being the most common pieces used on the Somme. In the scenarios virtually all FO's are conscript & often starting visibility is poor, as such your initial fireplans (both offensive & defensive) are very important. In many scenarios there will be special rules for using your artillery, these will be described in your briefings. Semi historical Yes I know the Contalmaison map is a little off & I know that the Quadrilateral was attacked by two battalions on the 8th of October & not the one that I depict... more often than not the errors are deliberate & for game balance reasons. The Scenarios... Lochnagar Crater on the first of July Hidden Copse, near Fricourt on the first of July Contalmaison, on the night of the 7th of July Longueval, on the morning of the 14th of July High Wood, late July Delville Wood, late July Mouquet Farm, August The Loop trench near Combles, 15th of September [ July 15, 2007, 01:44 PM: Message edited by: Sir 37mm ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37mm Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 Regina Trench, 8th October (by far the largest scenario) Beaucourt train station, 13th November Hope you enjoy... any feedback would be greatly appreciated I've a few mod suggestions... ETO terrain mods Coiled Barbed Wire RockinHarry's shattered tree mod Some Cesspoolers have helped me with some of the playtesting & as such I'd like to thank... Sir Joe Shaw Sir Stickpixie and Sir Boo Radley PS Some people are having problems downloading the scenarios from the Proving grounds, in that case I'd be happy to send a zipped pack of the latest versions to their email address. Just PM me. [ January 25, 2007, 03:17 AM: Message edited by: Sir 37mm ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 NICE. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37mm Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 I knew there would be one guaranteed download of the Regina Trench scenario It's a big buggar... I'll be willing to take the German side if you want 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I dunno - looks like a Peng Thread special - how come the Canadians are all "Green"? :confused: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37mm Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: I dunno - looks like a Peng Thread special - how come the Canadians are all "Green"? :confused: Several reasons... Infantry in CMAK are a little too brave... CMBB was probably more realistic in this regards. Even so, all the Green troops get a +1 morale bonus anyway. However Green troops receive greater command delays which I feel is appropriate considering no-one has radios in 1916. It is 1916 & all elements of the British army are still learning the trade. I'm pretty sure that the Canadian official history mentions the poor training of recent recruits & heavy casualties in previous battles as one of the reasons for the failures on the 8th of October. Semi-historical game balance reasons. If you want I can take the Canadians & show you how to kick those Germans out of that Trench. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 A splendid campaign. I did some WWI scenarios in CMBO but nothing to this level of achievement. Well done. Try some slow under armoured tanks. Very interesting 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37mm Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Originally posted by Hans: A splendid campaign. I did some WWI scenarios in CMBO but nothing to this level of achievement. Well done. Try some slow under armoured tanks. Very interesting Actually there is a tank in one of the scenarios... tanks will be more common in my 1917 & 1918 packs which I'll likely end up making. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I really wanted to like these. But balanced the first I tried was not, remotely. Detailed feedback at TPG, to avoid spoilers etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37mm Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 Thank you JasonC, your feedback has been noted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatts Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 As I won't be able to delve into all of these immediately, and I have a passing interest in early tanks, which particular scenario would that be? What kind of WWII era tank could you use to simulate what I'd assume is a MarkI or II? Obviously you would need thin armor, but what would you do to find one that is thin skinned AND heavily armed enough? I mean early war lights have thin armor, but are only armed with machine guns, while the male MarkIs and IIs had 6pdrs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37mm Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Originally posted by jwatts: As I won't be able to delve into all of these immediately, and I have a passing interest in early tanks, which particular scenario would that be? What kind of WWII era tank could you use to simulate what I'd assume is a MarkI or II? Obviously you would need thin armor, but what would you do to find one that is thin skinned AND heavily armed enough? I mean early war lights have thin armor, but are only armed with machine guns, while the male MarkIs and IIs had 6pdrs. Personal message sent 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37mm Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Some people are having problems downloading the scenarios from the Proving grounds, in that case I'd be happy to send a zipped pack of the latest versions to their email address. Just PM me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realest Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I've always been a WW1 person of interest. I'll definately make some time to try out your hard work. Thank you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatts Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Wow, total noob in the forums, how do I check my PMs? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatts Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Nevermind that, I got the Email, then again I can't figure why the tank chose is used. Probably the best one available, I'd assume. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37mm Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Originally posted by jwatts: Nevermind that, I got the Email, then again I can't figure why the tank chose is used. Probably the best one available, I'd assume. Well, obviously, I think it's the best I could've chosen... though I'm open to any other suggestions. It's tricky using a WW2 engine to create WW1 battles... though it is surprising what you can do... I've recently realised that I'll be able to represent 1918 French & American forces (though not before, unfortunately) pretty well. [ January 29, 2007, 02:12 PM: Message edited by: Sir 37mm ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Oh,by the way Sir37mm I appreciated your offer of a game (actually, I think you wanted me to playtest with you, you sneaky boy). Was tempting but my dance card is a bit full right now and I'm not sure I like the idea of herding cats. I do think being the Germans would be instructive - perhaps if the offer is open at some future date I may take you up on it. But thanks again for the generosity - will continue to watch this thread and the scenario discussions at TSD with interest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37mm Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: Oh,by the way Sir37mm I appreciated your offer of a game (actually, I think you wanted me to playtest with you, you sneaky boy). Was tempting but my dance card is a bit full right now and I'm not sure I like the idea of herding cats. I do think being the Germans would be instructive - perhaps if the offer is open at some future date I may take you up on it. But thanks again for the generosity - will continue to watch this thread and the scenario discussions at TSD with interest. No problem GrogDorosh, I'd figured you were busy... and it is a large scenario You know I think there are at least 160 trench sections in that scenario and if I am to do away with the 50/50 trenches that means doubling them up at some point...sigh It's almost enough to make me wish the Germans had built pillboxes earlier... Still the offer is open for anyone and for any of the scenarios... I've finished a few of my PBEM games & so have slots free 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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