ThePhantom

It's the MT-LMB that the Russians shoved a 30mm (BTR80A) weapon on. It just looks like a light armored vehicle you can send into battle and lose by the dozen. A dozen only cost about a $1.50 USD or 1000 Rubbles in real life. Perfect for a scenario that offers a crazy attack into a well defended kill zone.

All the links are lost or missing on Kieme's mods. I haven't found anything on the MT-LMB-6MB. Anyway, once I figured out the full name to edit. I was able to change the color to a lighter green. The default color was awful (But, accurate from what I have watched on videos).

I can't believe nobody has done a mod for the MT-LMB 6MB? Anyway, I was able to change the original color. I would think it's a useful IFV with its low profile and 30mm weapon system.

I am hoping someone has done a Mod for the Russian MT-LMB 6MB (and other variants). Anything besides the default coloring will work.

Not sure if this is correct for the Italy time period. I noticed a lot of my US Infantry have full kits on their "Web Belts." A shovel, canteen, knife, ammo pouches, etc. Something has got to hold that belt up or it could become an issue. That kind of belt weight requires a suspender type system to keep the web belt in place. I know from the 782 Gear Loadout the "H Harness" was required. You could get away with a holster and sidearm on the web belt (Security, Night Watch). However, that was about it. I seriously don't believe the suspenders were optional. Does this bother anyone else or is it just me?

The problem is not the AI. The AI is effective at point of contact. It's how the group is planned out. A platoon, 3 halftracks, an HMG team in Group 2 (example) gets clustered as it presses forward. It's a mess. Watch the madness when you test your scenario. However, disband Group 2 and make it Group 2 Infantry Command section (Leader with 1 Squad)... Group 3 Infantry (2 Squads)... Group 4 HMG... Group 5 Halftracks. Yes, it's micro managing (That's actually called planning). However, it creates a highly effective assaulting force (and defending for that matter). You will see that AI will accomplish what the scenario designer is attempting to accomplish. Use triggers, and the AI becomes a formidable force. Just like the original 8 AI Group problem.... 16 AI Groups is an avoidable constraint.

Absolutely agree with these. At the very least, add more AI groups! Clustering the entire platoon (or worse a company) in one AI group creates tactical idiocy. One platoon should be attached to two groups. A company would be 6 AI groups (Not including a weapons platoon... adding them would require 2 or 3 Groups!). Plus, that's not including their vehicle platoons for dismounting or in support (That would be 3 Groups!). That means, with one mechanized infantry platoon, I have used 11 or 12 AI groups.... That's why AI attack capability is so pathetic. With 32 AI groups.... Defending against the AI will be far more challenging.

MBTs are not going anywhere (China's armoured forces are growing substantially). The USMC failed to get their 20 percent women ratio and implementing co-ed training.... and will suffer the consequences of not fully participating in the US millitary social experiment. Sorry, if this offends the easily offended. The Marines will be reduced to a USN controlled overall mission with a light infantry concept (Where as the old Marines were heavy infantry). It not only lost it's armored battalions, it also lost most of it's artillery. The new Commandant of the Marines is willing to sacrifice Marine Corps customs and traditions to bring in the new age of peace with appeasement. I have a feeling the old Marine Corps will return soon enough.

TheForger! I am really enjoying this scenario. Cut the map right down the center... and attempting to get my armor across now. I really like the "Close with and destroy the enemy with firepower and maneuver!" Recon elements are essential in this one. Only about 45 minutes into it.... but, I like it... I like it a lot.

I'm glad it's not out yet.... Just started working on a Shock Force 2 scenario. I have a Red Thunder on the back burner (because I got interested in SFCM2).... I have two Final Blitzkriegs almost done. However, I keep adding more to them. I stopped when my interest went to Black Sea.... worked on this outstanding scenario until I started working on a river crossing with the 36th Division in Italy... Then went back to updating my Primesole Bridge scenario.... then went back to my Monty Butchers update.... then went back to a Sherman platoon making contact with two Tigers (Keeping adding to that).... Then started working on my shock Force 2 scenario..... Yeah, I can wait. No problem here at all.

That was it! Thanks!

I was updating my Primesole Bridge scenario..... when I suddenly realized my German paratroopers are in the wrong uniform! Anybody having this issue?

4 or 5 vehicles in one AI Group has a tendency to create group clustering. I've tried every possible way to avoid it.... However, it happens a lot. The answer is, bring the vehicle per AI group down to one or two. The key to success for the Combat Missions editor is to add more AI groups in the editor or create small scenarios.

AI groups at 16 limit the editor. As in the previous post a company of tanks (3 Platoons) receive A2, A3, A4... the riding infantry company (3 Platoons) would be A5, A6, A7..... Now, if you design the scenario with a command section A8, then you have essentially used half of your editor allotment of groups. This also is a waste of units in these groups. When I design my scenarios I often use two groups per platoon. So, my riding infantry company would be A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, and A10. Also, any support weapons would be A11, A12 (Mortars, Heavy Machine guns). A1 is static positions. What I am saying is, I use 12 groups for a company of tanks and infantry. If I had another company of tanks and infantry I would need 23 groups to effectively design my scenario the way I would like to. I fail to complete most of my scenarios because I can't get my units to do what I want them to.... simply because of the group restriction. In fact, most of my scenarios are about the size of Battalion on the computer side.... I can't believe I am the only one having this issue.

I totally agree with 32 AI Groups! I am always designing AI with a combination of units I really do not want together... simply because I have run short of AI groups. 8 was severely restrictive, 16 is only slightly better. However, 32 would be outstanding!