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  1. How is the balance of the main scenario? Which side have players found favorable? I'm mostly asking because of Ludi's comment about the game being unbalanced.
  2. What about giving them fleet patrol in the Baltic while France is at war or have you tried that?
  3. Steel32's suggestion of giving the Finn's Anti-Tank unit(s) is a good idea. Historically the German's sent Finland modern anti-tank weaponry after the Finnish were driven back to the same defensive positions held at the conclusion of the Winter War. This anti-tank weaponry helped the Finns's repel the Russian offensive. This weaponry was delivered with the agreement that Finland would not make it's own peace offering. President Risto Ryti of Finland accepted this agreement that would last until at least the end of his presidency (which was August 1944) It would make an interesting decision event for the German's to send this equipment to Finland should the Russians be on the offensive against Finland, otherwise it would be deployed on the Eastern Front for use against Russia. Furthermore, if the Finnish do not receive the equipment and are overrun by the Russians they should make a peace offering if Helsinki is threatened (condition: Kotka and Kouvola are both captured). Alternatively, if they do receive the equipment then the Finnish should fight on until August 1944 unless of course they surrender from their capital being captured. My personal preference would be to see 2 anti-tank units deployed via this decision event as it may be enough defense to actually repel some tank attacks.
  4. I'm sure Fury/Battlefront has some sort of agreement and it's not like you can void a contract by signing another. I'm sure we'll see the same timeline of updates we have seen for the other versions of SC2
  5. I bought the game a week ago and haven't even played the main scenario because I thought the patch was going to come out haha
  6. Right click on the editor short cut when you open it and "Run as administrator" and that might work.
  7. Hey Cantona, Conversion is not necessary actually. The game works in AOD too. The problem was that the campaign folder, and .cgn file had names that did not match. Once I changed the folder name (removed a space and dash) the game runs fine. Looks great by the way!
  8. @ steel32 That localization file is necessary to have custom countries.
  9. I'm pretty sure all you would have to do is import the file (map, unit etc) and then copy the folders over. It might take 5 minutes if im correct. I never bought AOC because I'm pretty sure at that scale I would steam roll the AI.
  10. Any chance this will be converted to AOD? I would really like to play this
  11. That is a great event idea regarding Switzerland and Ireland. It probably won't fit into the base game but I appreciate the idea and will likely use it in my own mod of the European Theater.
  12. How will the patch effect mods? I only ask because I've already completed an entire mod that encompasses only the European theatre. Is it possible to get a detailed list of changes? I've added new countries so it's not as simple as using the new map.
  13. I can't help but feel that there is a rather large element of the European Theater that is missing from the campaign. In the Pacific the war against Japan is very much about economy. However, for Germany this element of the game is very much lacking, as well as diplomacy, but in real life it was very important and interesting. Specifically speaking I'd like to look at Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Portugal, and Spain. Norway: I won't say too much about this since it appears that Hubert may add 2 events that signifies the importance of Norwegian occupation to both sides of the war. http://battlefront.com/community/showthread.php?t=110671 Sweden: Like Norway Sweden's convoy's are represented on the map and the Allies can pressure Sweden to stop the convoy's (using diplomatic chits) but there are other important events that are not represented. During the winter war Sweden sent a very large amount of military aid to Finland.Since the Winter War is optional (USSR decision) I think Finland should receive an additional unit on the map when they join the war to represent this. Additionally Sweden was very anti-soviet and the winter war should increase their mobilization. Sweden was also a training ground for Norwegian and Danish troops to help liberate their respective countries. It would be nice to see an Allied decision event that triggered if Sweden was Pro-Allies and consequently have their respective units deployed only after their countries were liberated. Also if Sweden was Pro-Allied I would like to see a decision event (later in the war) that allowed one of Sweden's supply centers switched to US (territory script) to allow Allied aircraft into the country. This coupled, with cutting the convoy routes, and the training of soldiers makes it a much more interesting diplomatic target, Switzerland: In the game currently Switzerland has no effect on the game whatsoever. In reality the Germans needed the Swiss to facilitate trade with some neutral nations for important raw materials. I think there is justification here to include Switzerland's role in the European Theater in Assault on Democracy starting with a script such as this: Mein Führer, we should expect Switzerland to maintain there long standing position of neutrality throughout the course of the war. With little risk, or benefit of the Swiss government entering the war on either side, it is advisable that we use the Swiss banking system to store our plundered gold reserves, and to convert currency so that we may conduct trade with some neutral European countries, which otherwise may not be possible. We should also be able to establish trade between our two nations. By Sending diplomats to Switzerland we can ensure that the Swiss will be cooperative, and while Switzerland will officially remain a neutral country, we should be careful to maintain a positive relationship with the country or we may risk our stored gold reserves. Mein Führer do you approve expanding our economic relationship with Switzerland? Cost 25 MPP. A Pro-Axis relationship between Switzerland and Germany should be a diplomatic target of the Allies. Without Switzerland facilitating trade Germany's economic war machine should suffer. Turkey: Turkey is one of the only neutral's that Assault on Democracy recognizes as to have had an economic impact on Germany, with a decision event about trading for raw materials. The event is oversimplified, and Turkey was a huge headache for the Allies in real life. Both the UK and USA sent Turkey military aid to help strengthen the country, and to get them on their side, and intervened later to severe trade between Turkey and Germany. From my own personal games I used events such as these to represent the Turkish relations between both the Axis and Allies: Germany: Mein Führer, German ambassador to Turkey Franz von Papen and Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs have drawn up a Non-Aggression Pact with Turkey. This treaty of Friendship will open the door to economic relations with Turkey. It is important that if we sign this treaty that we abide by it, otherwise we may suffer severe relations with our other non-belligerent allies. Mein Führer should we sign the Treaty of Friendship with Turkey? Mein Führer, German trade expert Dr. Karl Clodius has negotiated a trade agreement with Turkey for the export of essential Raw Materials in exchange for German War Materials. Although the trade agreement will require immediate expenditures on our behalf and it may be over a year before Germany will benefit from the trade agreement, the benefits will far out way the costs over the course of the agreement which is expected to last until 1944. Mein Führer, should we sign the Clodious Agreement? 50 MPP for 4 Turns. UK: Winston Churchill It is in the military and political interest of our country to maintain a friendly relationship with the Turkish government. Turkey's proximity to the war in Europe could serve as an excellent prelude to Allied Liberation. It is advised that we supply Turkey with military equipment to defend itself. This will not only serve as a deterrent for any possible German aggression in the region, but will also move Turkey closer to the Allies. Should we approve the delivery of military equipment to Turkey? 25 MPPS at 4 Turns. USA: The United States recognizes that successful Turkish resistance to Germany will be vital to maintain civil order in the Middle East. The UK has already committed to aiding the Turkish government with military supplies, and we are in position to ask that the UK direct futher military aid to Turkey through our lend lease agreement. Should we insure that Turkey receives additional military aid? 25 MPPS at 4 Turns. Continuing negotiations with the Turkish government have concluded that in order to be prepared for conflict, Turkey has requested large amounts of aviation fuel, aircraft, arms and ground weapons. President Rosevelt warns that bringing Turkey into the Allies should be gained by diplomacy and should not come from promises that may prove difficult to achieve. Entering into such an agreement will certainly move Turkey closer to joining the war, but the timing of such expenditures will be difficult to estimate. Should we agree to fulfilling Turkey's requests when they join the Allies? 25 MPP for 4 Turns now and 400 MPP for 2 Turns when Turkey joins the Allies. UK: After continuous negotiations with the Turkish government to end trade with Germany, the Turkish government has had the audacity to sign another trade agreement with the enemy. Our government can threaten blockade measures in retaliation, a move that our government believes will leave Turkey no choice but to abruptly end their trade agreement with Germany. However, doing so is sure to damage diplomatic relations between Turkey and the Allies. Should we send a stern letter to the Turkish government with our intentions of blockading the country? This expands far beyond the simple diplomatic chits currently used to persuade nations, and it gives the Allies yet another avenue to try to economically smother Germany later in the war. Portugal: Portugal was yet another country to supply very important raw materials to Germany but it has no impact on the game at all. However it should be yet another source of economy for the Germans, and yet another the Allies should attempt to smother out. Here's a look at some of the scripts I use: Mein Führer, even though the Portuguese Government has protested the invasion of Poland, Von Rippentrop believes the Fascist government under the lead of Antonio Salazar could be persuaded to sympathize with Germany. Sending Von Rippentrop to Portugal should help strengthen our diplomatic relations, and could lead to future trade agreements between our two countries. Mein Führer, should we send Von Rippentrop to Portugal? Cost 25 MPP. Mein Führer, Although the Portuguese Government under the rule of Antonio Salazar has protested the war, Von Rippentrop reports that the Portuguese will maintain a neutral policy. It is advisable that we reach a trade agreement with Portugal to import very important raw materials for military production. These shipments will be conducted with thinly veiled secrecy and will be mainly routed through Switzerland. It is important that we not only keep adequate relations with both Portugal and Switzerland to ensure a steady supply of raw materials, but also Spain, as the materials will be shipped by land and transit directly through Spain. We can expect the first shipment to begin January 1. Mein Führer, should we send Von Rippentrop to Portugal to reach an agreement for the import of Portuguese Raw Materials? It will cost 25 MPP for 2 Turns for initial set up costs and logistics of the agreement. Also in the game the Allies vow to defend Portugal, if Germany DOW's Spain, but what if Spain becomes (or almost is) Axis? There should be opportunities to react to these what if scenario's such as this: With the very real possibility that Spain may soon join the Axis we must consider the strategic importance of Portugal. An attack of Portugal will give the Axis complete Access to the Atlantic. Their is a proposal to rush military aid to the Portuguese, which may provide enough resistance for the Allies to prepare a counter attack. Doing so will surely rouse Franco to our intentions and will push Spain further into the Axis sphere of influence. Should we prepare for war with Spain and strengthen the Portuguese army? 50 MPP for 4 Turns. Spain: And finally Spain. Spain contributes nothing except the Spanish Blue Division. Yet they were a huge economic factor and headache to try to join the war. I'm tired of typing so here's a look at some decisions that would fit in nicely for Spain that I've been using myself: Germany: Mein Führer, after the Spanish Civil War the Spanish government owed a large debt to Germany. Despite Spain lacking in many resources, our governments have brought forth a proposal that could result in repayment in full. Spain does have some essential resources to supply from their Wolfram Mines, but further infrastructure is required. So it is proposed that we help build the infrastructure to make the Wolfram mines more operational. Mein Führer, should we invest in Spain's Wolfram mines ? 20 MPP for 4 Turns. Mein Führer, the development of the Wolfram mines was largely a success. Franco has proposed repaying the debt from the civil war in 4 equal installments which will begin January 1, 1942 until January 1944. However, although Franco owes this debt to Germany the Spanish government may view the transfer of vital resources as a contribution to our war effort, and may move further from the Axis. We should consider now that the mines are operational we will have full access to its resources when Spain joins the war. Mein Führer, should we accept the resource payments to eliminate Spain's debt from the civil war? Small arms to Spain Mein Führer, our continuing negotiations with Franco has revealed that the Spanish military is ill equiped to join the war. However, Franco may be exaggerating the requests of small arms and aviation fuel to further delay joining our cause and maintain Spain neutral status. Our own supplies are limited, but we should consider strengthening the Spanish Military so Franco has less reasons to ignore our requests for Spain's entrance into the war. Mein Führer, do you approve sending Military aid to Spain? 25 MPP for 4 Turns. Spanish Blue Division Mein Führer, Franco has permitted volunteers from Spain to join the Germany Army for the war on the Eastern Front. The volunteers will be officially known as the blue divison. However, intelligence reports that Franco may be sending the Blue division to rid himself of intense fascists and anti-communists, while simultaneously repaying Germany for support during the Spanish civil war. If our intelligence is true, acceptance of the Blue Division into the German army may position Franco to further delay our requests of joining the war. Mein Führer, Shall we accept Franco's offer and permit the Blue Division into the German Army? UK: The Spanish government has moved dangerously close to the Axis. Despite what Franco would have us believe, the leader of Spain appears to be mobilizing his army and our diplomats within the country fear war with Spain may be imminent. Intelligence suggests that if we exploit Spain's dependence on American food imports we have success in persuading Franco to reconsider his relationship with Hitler. This can be accomplished by threatening to blockade American imports into Spain using our Royal Navy. However, doing so may also anger the USA and Portgual. Should we inform Franco of our intentions to blockade American imports into the country? The leader of Spain, Generalisimo Franco has permitted a group of volunteers known as the Blue Division to join the German Army in the war against Russia. Both Stalin and Franco are watching closely for our reaction. Strongly condemning Franco's loose involvement with Hitler should help cool Stalin's temper, but would also damage our diplomatic relations with Spain. Alternatively, we could not react at all. However, Stalin's observation of our idle approach with Fascist Spain's involvement on the Eastern Front may cause Russia to be less co-operative with us in the future. Should we strongly condemn Franco's permittance of the Blue Division on the Eastern Front? Itlay: Il, Duce it has been reported from Franco that if Spain is to join the war there are lists of necessities they will require from Germany. It is advisable that we make preparations to assit in fulfilling the requirements that Franco will demand before entering the war. Il, Duce do you approve of sending military equipment to Spain? 25 MPP for 4 Turns. In conclusion, I know I have not explained all of the ramifications of each event, and which events preclude or conclude other events. I have just wanted to show that there is room for a much better diplomatic and economic system in the European theater and it is very possible with the engine provided.
  14. Paris for some reason had it's own weather zone, which I think I read somewhere was going to be fixed for the patch. Maybe the fighter was in rain for one turn, it would probably be pretty easy to miss the weather conditions changing on a single tile which already had a city and unit within it.
  15. I am sure that the ports were not allowing troops to be built, it must be another way. Ports have nothing to do with placing units from the production que. Back to the pockets,the USSR had given military training to nearly 14,000,000 civilians during ww2, and when you consider that the original army of nearly 5,000,000 soldiers was almost entirely wiped out in the first year of the war it does not seem unrealistic that the Russians are able to form units within these eastern pockets, because this is historically where these troops were coming from, even if they were not encircled at the time in real life. Perhaps they are just picking up the guns of the dead in front of them. As for placing new tanks etc, I don't have an answer so this is not a perfect answer by any means. It is also possible that some of these units that were being deployed were not from the production que, but were rather scripted AI units which are basically units that are not shown on the map yet, but will take the field on your approach. These units can be easily toggled off in the options menu (in the game start up not the editor) before you start the match if you do not like this feature. The best part is this is an option. For game balancing perhaps it would be interesting if the USSR player had an option as to whether to transfer all the industries to the Urals or to send some to the Caucasus and some to the Urals. It would be a risk/reward scenario to send factories into the Caucasus but perhaps it could be a requirement to make Baku an Industrial city. If the player did so, then there would be less MPP production locations in the Urals activated on the map. The more options available to me as a player the better.
  16. Do these pockets always include industrial centers? Is that how the units are deploying? I am also curious where these pockets were on the map in the game you played and how large they were?
  17. I am pretty sure that Stalin put civilians to the task of scorched earth as well, and due to the scale of the game I do not think that a city is ever actually "empty" there is just not enough forces present to represent an organized unit. Furthermore, most cities in the game are not actually totally destroyed as they will have their supply levels raised back very quickly. There are ways to "destroy cities" by never allowing their supply to raise above 0 again, but it is usually not used in the base game. Overall I think that the mechanic does a great job of representing the harsh logistics of supply in the theaters where scorched earth is represented in the game.
  18. I also came to the same conclusion that an attack on Norway was too easy and not time sensitive. The Germans could attack Norway prior to the fall of France or afterwards it seems to make almost no difference. To help represent the extra costs of attacking the Norwegian coastline I use a decision event to represent the planning and execution the attack on Norway which reads as follows: Mein Führer, our Supply shipments from Norway could be threatened by the UK who may make a move to secure Norway and cut off our convoys. It is suggested we move quickly to garrison the country. We have devised a plan to move some units secretly into the Norwegian Sea to garrison the coast if we are successful in an attack on Oslo. Mein Führer, should we prepare the coastal garrisons so they are ready when we attack Oslo? Cost 20 MPP at 3 Turns. This helps represent the extra efforts needed to properly occupy Norway as the Germans. However it still does not represent the time sensitive nature of the operation. So knowing that the Allies in real life had considered occupying Norway to cut off the convoy's, the UK is offered a similar decision: An Allied Invasion of Norway would be instrumental in cutting off supply shipments to Germany. However there are certain to be diplomatic consequences of such an invasion. If we proceed, we should begin to make preparations to garrison the coast to ward off German interference during our occupation of the country. To be successful in an attack it is paramount that we capture Oslo. If Oslo is captured we will have the garrisons ready to capture the Norwegian coastline. Should we have the coastal garrisons on standby for an attack on Norway? Cost 20 MPP for 3 turns. Additionally, the Allied AI will occupy Norway (If the AI selected Yes) in the same fashion as the German AI will in some time in the early summer of 1940. When playing the as the Germans, the attack on Norway now is not only more costly, but also a priority.
  19. Hi numdydar, I agree that there is many more events that could be included but I've found it is easier to just mod these into the scenario ourselves. Using Spain as an example I use many decision events when I play. Here is a list of decision events that are directly linked to Spain that I use. These are just the Yes/No Decision events, there are many others as well not listed here. Germany: Help Spain Rebuild from Civil War Germany: Development of Spanish Mines Germany: Hitler Meets with Franco (Lessen Spain's reliance on Imports) Germany: Small Arms to Spain Germany: Give Military Concessions To Spain? Germany: Spanish Blue Division Germany: Spain Repays Debt from Civil War Germany: German Ultimatum UK: Blockade American Imports to Spain UK: Reaction to the Blue Division UK: Send Arms to Portugal UK: Invade Spanish Colonies Italy: Help Spain Rebuild from Civil War Italy: Letter from Franco (Military Necessities)
  20. I found one mistake in Fall Weiss II, Tirana (Albania) should have been a secondary supply city. I will fix this in the next update but it is simple to fix on your own as well. Any feedback is very welcome.
  21. Perhaps the UK player should have some control over at least the deployment of some units similar to the event that allows the option to deploy the navy in India or the UK.
  22. Did you check the AI's production Que? Or perhaps the AI needs extra income as 300 MPP isn't very much for the AI to reinforce and rebuild units at the same time. I am still in early August so I can't say yet what the situation is later in the month in my game.
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