Cyrano Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I picked up this scenario as a result of the "Scenario of the Month" project over at The Blitz -- something I'd recommend to anyone hereabouts as you get interesting scenarios and a chance to make the H2H experience stronger for everyone. But I digress. I don't know yet if this scenario is balanced. I like to playtest blind and only peek behind the curtain once I've had a single playthrough. What I can say though is: 1. It has one of the most interesting maps I've ever seen done for this system. Huge and a labor of love. 2: I thought the time allowed (1-1/2 hours!) was going to create one of those ridiculous long waits for the end of game once the matter was decided. It has not. 3: The flow of reinforcements and the scope of both the map and the TO&E are as exciting as I've ever seen. In sum, while I'm not yet done, this is the kind of scenario that reminds me of why I love this game more than even my little lead men and tanks -- I shudder to think how much a battle of this size would cost in FoW...and where it could be played. It's also a reminder that CMx2, in the right hands, is something very, very special. Thank You. Best, Jim "Cyrano" :/7) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I can agree with that. It was a joy to play and the joy lasted a long time:-) I played as the Brits and it was a great experience trying to crack the layers of German defense. Since you are not finished yet I will not spoil anything. Which side are you playing? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrano Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'm playing as the British. Uh-oh...layers of defense you say ? Best, Jim "Cyrano" :/7) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baneman Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Sounds interesting - is it set up for play from both sides or is it a "best as British vs AI" scenario ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrano Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 As I say, I haven't finished it up yet and the purpose of The Blitz's "Scenario of the Month" program is H2H evaluation. You'd have to ask my opponent how the Axis side plays, but I'm having one heck of a good time -- and a challenge! Best, Jim "Cyrano" :/7) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhantom Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I made Monty's Butchers! Thanks for enjoying that one! It's best played allied vs AI. However, it was played several times in PBEM and I would have to say the German player has a slightly better chance of winning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 layers of defense you say ? And here I was trying not to spoil it for you. I'm not saying anything more... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankster65 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Yeah, I played this scenario last month or so and loved it. Beautifully done indeed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhantom Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I have a redone version of Monty's Butchers. But, I thought I would wait until Normandy gets patched to Red Thunder standards. I never got much feedback, good or bad, about it. I did see it was rated high on PBEM battles though (TheBlitz). The only feedback I received was questioning my use of 75mm artillery for the British. I really didn't know the British didn't use those. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketrocket Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Picked this up to play against the AI because of this thread. Cant recommend enough, it really brings back the ooooh factor I first got the first time I ever played CM. Love the map. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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