<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Croda:
In short, I don't think this warrants much of a bonus if any. If you model wire, then you have to model cutting, and fixing the wire to be accurate. I don't think it's worth it, especially since positions were constantly being wired, never leaving forward positions without wire for long periods of time.
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I think the time factor is something to consider here.
Welp, I guess I shall add my 4 cents worth...
The bonus/extended radius for land lines could be added to a unit during setup and lost if the unit moves from its current position, much the way that extra ammo is lost when a unit such as a machine gun that is over stocked is lost now when it moves.
Considering the time frame of a CM battle I think it is possible to include land lines for the defender without concern of damaged line repair. We don't have field medics for much the same reason. Their usefulness would be severely limited in a 15 minute to 2 hour confrontation. The limitations put on engineering units also support this.
How long does it take to string land line? Would it be possible to do while under fire or during the time frame of a CM type battle? More than likely not. I would guess setup for a defending force is the most likely time and place for such activities. It falls into the digging in category for a game like this.
Just my 4 cents.