DanSpillard

Great suggestions, much thanks. In a few operations I have noticed there where no flags in use. Example, the Carentan operation. The lack of flags may explain the odd directions the AI sends its forces. It really tends to reduce the playability of the operation. I have to say I'd hate to face a human using all that US arty, ouch! The McKinnely operation is another example of no flags and wayward AI.

A quick question regarding the AI. It seems to do a decent job except after the first battle in an operation. I've notice it seems to move its forces generally perpendicular to the axis of attack after the first battle. More than once it felt like a shootin gallery as the marched across my defenses. The only real danger was from the artillery. In McKinley Battalion I watched several Panthers drive along a road perp. to my deployment, exposing thier flanks to my AT gun. Nice parade turned into a fiery parking lot. Not much fun. Is this typical of the AI? Any suggestions on good scenario design concepts to help improve the AIs efforts? Thanx Dan in Houston

Seems combat mission has vanished. the .com and .net go nowhere. Anybody know what happened? I was going to post a review of McKinnleys Battalion but maybe not.

As this is a thread about arty and air support, I'd like to mention it seems the piper cub arty spotters are an omission in the thread and game. Not all arty spotters where on the ground. Of course the idea of an Air Force spotter on the ground for air support was born during this time and they are not listed either. Gamewise I have no problem with the airstrike rules or the effectiveness. I have played the Viller-Bocage battle a couple of times and the air worked out well.

All Sound like solid ideas. When is the stuff due to be released? I'm happy to support home grown software companies, they have the best ideas anyway. Just wondering if they have a timetable they would like to share.

Great. When is it due to be available and when is it being beta tested?

I'm sure this has been asked before. Is there any plan to expand this game into other fronts? I wonder if an OB update would be needed for the Italian front. I'd expect the Russian front to be very popular. Sure would be willing to beta and buy that product.