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benpark got a reaction from IHC70 in DF the wasp's nest - terrible
Aye, I am the person responsible for this work. It's one of the very late battles of the war, featuring Kriegsmarine defenders. They put up a fight, as the original poster found out. It's also playable from the German side, with 3 plans per side. Maybe he got the Ultra Tough one.
To those that struggle through it, and need Cliff Notes:
Smoke is available, use it if needed. There's plenty of artillery available. There's also 2 flame-throwing Wasps that, if you aren't charging at everything can make short work of anyone in strong points.
Otherwise: I don't make puzzle scenarios. This area of Northern Germany is largely as flat as Holland. I've been generous, as to the cover in the design. It's flat, and largely treeless save along the water areas. The terrain is made from a period map and images from the actual area - as close as I could get to the real deal.
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benpark reacted to Anthony P. in DF the wasp's nest - terrible
Statistics and all that, innit?
People who get the "normal challenge" plans aren't as likely to question the balancing.
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benpark got a reaction from Vergeltungswaffe in DF the wasp's nest - terrible
David - One thing I learned from watching many replays of the campaigns I made for FR (with multiple AI plans) was that people would sometimes get an outlier AI plan, right off the bat. The other thing to campaigns (especially the longer ones) is the testing - It's impossible to accurately test all the outcomes of multiple plans over the arc of a campaign.
My work-around in the crucial cases was to use somewhat larger AI plan areas, so the TacAI could have a bit more freedom to use the areas set. These were still carefully placed, but add some variation.
I don't recall what the setup zones were (I made that campaign earlier in the development) - Some had to be set set-ups due to LoS issues. If there's something that I can adapt, maybe I can do so and upload it informally.
3D Editor setup and AI planning is the dream. It would save a massive amount of time.
No, no it doesn't. That looks like a Draw.
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benpark got a reaction from Vacillator in DF the wasp's nest - terrible
Aye, I am the person responsible for this work. It's one of the very late battles of the war, featuring Kriegsmarine defenders. They put up a fight, as the original poster found out. It's also playable from the German side, with 3 plans per side. Maybe he got the Ultra Tough one.
To those that struggle through it, and need Cliff Notes:
Smoke is available, use it if needed. There's plenty of artillery available. There's also 2 flame-throwing Wasps that, if you aren't charging at everything can make short work of anyone in strong points.
Otherwise: I don't make puzzle scenarios. This area of Northern Germany is largely as flat as Holland. I've been generous, as to the cover in the design. It's flat, and largely treeless save along the water areas. The terrain is made from a period map and images from the actual area - as close as I could get to the real deal.
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benpark got a reaction from Raging Al in DF the wasp's nest - terrible
Aye, I am the person responsible for this work. It's one of the very late battles of the war, featuring Kriegsmarine defenders. They put up a fight, as the original poster found out. It's also playable from the German side, with 3 plans per side. Maybe he got the Ultra Tough one.
To those that struggle through it, and need Cliff Notes:
Smoke is available, use it if needed. There's plenty of artillery available. There's also 2 flame-throwing Wasps that, if you aren't charging at everything can make short work of anyone in strong points.
Otherwise: I don't make puzzle scenarios. This area of Northern Germany is largely as flat as Holland. I've been generous, as to the cover in the design. It's flat, and largely treeless save along the water areas. The terrain is made from a period map and images from the actual area - as close as I could get to the real deal.
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benpark got a reaction from David Jaros in DF the wasp's nest - terrible
David - One thing I learned from watching many replays of the campaigns I made for FR (with multiple AI plans) was that people would sometimes get an outlier AI plan, right off the bat. The other thing to campaigns (especially the longer ones) is the testing - It's impossible to accurately test all the outcomes of multiple plans over the arc of a campaign.
My work-around in the crucial cases was to use somewhat larger AI plan areas, so the TacAI could have a bit more freedom to use the areas set. These were still carefully placed, but add some variation.
I don't recall what the setup zones were (I made that campaign earlier in the development) - Some had to be set set-ups due to LoS issues. If there's something that I can adapt, maybe I can do so and upload it informally.
3D Editor setup and AI planning is the dream. It would save a massive amount of time.
No, no it doesn't. That looks like a Draw.
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benpark got a reaction from danfrodo in DF the wasp's nest - terrible
Aye, I am the person responsible for this work. It's one of the very late battles of the war, featuring Kriegsmarine defenders. They put up a fight, as the original poster found out. It's also playable from the German side, with 3 plans per side. Maybe he got the Ultra Tough one.
To those that struggle through it, and need Cliff Notes:
Smoke is available, use it if needed. There's plenty of artillery available. There's also 2 flame-throwing Wasps that, if you aren't charging at everything can make short work of anyone in strong points.
Otherwise: I don't make puzzle scenarios. This area of Northern Germany is largely as flat as Holland. I've been generous, as to the cover in the design. It's flat, and largely treeless save along the water areas. The terrain is made from a period map and images from the actual area - as close as I could get to the real deal.
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benpark reacted to Vacillator in Downfall scenarios for H2H?
The two variants of Metal on metal are of course 'ahistorical' meeting engagements with fairly balanced forces even though they don't specifically mention H2H.
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benpark reacted to slysniper in DF the wasp's nest - terrible
Well, before blaming all your problems on the designer of the scenario, maybe you should evaluate the skill level you are playing at.
I have not finished the battle, but here is where I left off at. I still have a hour and 33 minutes left in the battle.
My losses are at 68 men, the Germans at 194.
I lost interest because of the ease of the battle at this point.
I thought the map to be well done, the challedge to be good and the oppotunity to use the wasp as very enjoyable since they are a key to the success of this mission.
If I do ever finish it, I for sure see no problem with getting to the final objective and keeping things in my favor. So, how can there be so much varience?? The designer cannot solve that problem unless, they started creating 4 or 5 versions of each battle, set for different difficulty levels.
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benpark reacted to herr_oberst in DF the wasp's nest - terrible
Sometimes 'success' just means you suck less than historical results. Maybe you don't have to 'win', just do better.
Or perhaps a win is a combination of exceptional skill AND good luck, and rare as hen's teeth.
Journey before destination.
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benpark got a reaction from Heirloom_Tomato in DF the wasp's nest - terrible
There's a book called No Triumphant Procession that covers this battle, with a good deal on the fighting in Rethem. This battle as designed hews close to the actions depicted, down to the placements of units and rendering of the map.
The battle is a question of whether or not a player can do better than the UK force did.
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benpark got a reaction from Lethaface in DF the wasp's nest - terrible
There's a book called No Triumphant Procession that covers this battle, with a good deal on the fighting in Rethem. This battle as designed hews close to the actions depicted, down to the placements of units and rendering of the map.
The battle is a question of whether or not a player can do better than the UK force did.
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benpark got a reaction from sttp in DF the wasp's nest - terrible
There's a book called No Triumphant Procession that covers this battle, with a good deal on the fighting in Rethem. This battle as designed hews close to the actions depicted, down to the placements of units and rendering of the map.
The battle is a question of whether or not a player can do better than the UK force did.
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benpark got a reaction from Lethaface in DF Master Maps List/Images
There isn't a listing for the big maps I made for the DF module included anywhere, but I'll attach some images of each them here for some visual reference for people looking to use them for their own purposes. These were either chopped up for the campaigns, QB's, and for the Rethem scenario that I made. There's a good deal of territory that wasn't used, as well.
Rethem:
Cologne/Koln:
Heister:
Kleve/Materborn:
Remagen:
Kranenburg:
Erft Kanal:
Elsdorf:
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benpark got a reaction from Suchy in DF Master Maps List/Images
There isn't a listing for the big maps I made for the DF module included anywhere, but I'll attach some images of each them here for some visual reference for people looking to use them for their own purposes. These were either chopped up for the campaigns, QB's, and for the Rethem scenario that I made. There's a good deal of territory that wasn't used, as well.
Rethem:
Cologne/Koln:
Heister:
Kleve/Materborn:
Remagen:
Kranenburg:
Erft Kanal:
Elsdorf:
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benpark got a reaction from Raskol in DF Master Maps List/Images
There isn't a listing for the big maps I made for the DF module included anywhere, but I'll attach some images of each them here for some visual reference for people looking to use them for their own purposes. These were either chopped up for the campaigns, QB's, and for the Rethem scenario that I made. There's a good deal of territory that wasn't used, as well.
Rethem:
Cologne/Koln:
Heister:
Kleve/Materborn:
Remagen:
Kranenburg:
Erft Kanal:
Elsdorf:
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benpark got a reaction from Petrus58 in DF Master Maps List/Images
There isn't a listing for the big maps I made for the DF module included anywhere, but I'll attach some images of each them here for some visual reference for people looking to use them for their own purposes. These were either chopped up for the campaigns, QB's, and for the Rethem scenario that I made. There's a good deal of territory that wasn't used, as well.
Rethem:
Cologne/Koln:
Heister:
Kleve/Materborn:
Remagen:
Kranenburg:
Erft Kanal:
Elsdorf:
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benpark got a reaction from Raging Al in DF Master Maps List/Images
There isn't a listing for the big maps I made for the DF module included anywhere, but I'll attach some images of each them here for some visual reference for people looking to use them for their own purposes. These were either chopped up for the campaigns, QB's, and for the Rethem scenario that I made. There's a good deal of territory that wasn't used, as well.
Rethem:
Cologne/Koln:
Heister:
Kleve/Materborn:
Remagen:
Kranenburg:
Erft Kanal:
Elsdorf:
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benpark got a reaction from Vacillator in DF Master Maps List/Images
There isn't a listing for the big maps I made for the DF module included anywhere, but I'll attach some images of each them here for some visual reference for people looking to use them for their own purposes. These were either chopped up for the campaigns, QB's, and for the Rethem scenario that I made. There's a good deal of territory that wasn't used, as well.
Rethem:
Cologne/Koln:
Heister:
Kleve/Materborn:
Remagen:
Kranenburg:
Erft Kanal:
Elsdorf:
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benpark got a reaction from David Jaros in DF Master Maps List/Images
There isn't a listing for the big maps I made for the DF module included anywhere, but I'll attach some images of each them here for some visual reference for people looking to use them for their own purposes. These were either chopped up for the campaigns, QB's, and for the Rethem scenario that I made. There's a good deal of territory that wasn't used, as well.
Rethem:
Cologne/Koln:
Heister:
Kleve/Materborn:
Remagen:
Kranenburg:
Erft Kanal:
Elsdorf:
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benpark got a reaction from rocketman in DF Master Maps List/Images
There isn't a listing for the big maps I made for the DF module included anywhere, but I'll attach some images of each them here for some visual reference for people looking to use them for their own purposes. These were either chopped up for the campaigns, QB's, and for the Rethem scenario that I made. There's a good deal of territory that wasn't used, as well.
Rethem:
Cologne/Koln:
Heister:
Kleve/Materborn:
Remagen:
Kranenburg:
Erft Kanal:
Elsdorf:
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benpark got a reaction from Ultradave in DF Master Maps List/Images
There isn't a listing for the big maps I made for the DF module included anywhere, but I'll attach some images of each them here for some visual reference for people looking to use them for their own purposes. These were either chopped up for the campaigns, QB's, and for the Rethem scenario that I made. There's a good deal of territory that wasn't used, as well.
Rethem:
Cologne/Koln:
Heister:
Kleve/Materborn:
Remagen:
Kranenburg:
Erft Kanal:
Elsdorf:
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benpark got a reaction from Artkin in DF Master Maps List/Images
There isn't a listing for the big maps I made for the DF module included anywhere, but I'll attach some images of each them here for some visual reference for people looking to use them for their own purposes. These were either chopped up for the campaigns, QB's, and for the Rethem scenario that I made. There's a good deal of territory that wasn't used, as well.
Rethem:
Cologne/Koln:
Heister:
Kleve/Materborn:
Remagen:
Kranenburg:
Erft Kanal:
Elsdorf:
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benpark got a reaction from sttp in DF Master Maps List/Images
There isn't a listing for the big maps I made for the DF module included anywhere, but I'll attach some images of each them here for some visual reference for people looking to use them for their own purposes. These were either chopped up for the campaigns, QB's, and for the Rethem scenario that I made. There's a good deal of territory that wasn't used, as well.
Rethem:
Cologne/Koln:
Heister:
Kleve/Materborn:
Remagen:
Kranenburg:
Erft Kanal:
Elsdorf:
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benpark got a reaction from Heirloom_Tomato in DF Master Maps List/Images
There isn't a listing for the big maps I made for the DF module included anywhere, but I'll attach some images of each them here for some visual reference for people looking to use them for their own purposes. These were either chopped up for the campaigns, QB's, and for the Rethem scenario that I made. There's a good deal of territory that wasn't used, as well.
Rethem:
Cologne/Koln:
Heister:
Kleve/Materborn:
Remagen:
Kranenburg:
Erft Kanal:
Elsdorf: