Hena Posted December 22, 2000 Share Posted December 22, 2000 I had set up a perfect ambush (in my opinion anyway ). I had an Elite Panzershreck on top of a cliff in woods, hidden from the view of advancing enemy troops. Sure enough, my PBEM opponent ran his infantry passed the shreck never seeing it. But what does my shreck do? He starts shooting the infantry!! If he'd waited, a juicy green Jumbo would've come along in ten seconds. Granted, my shreck hadn't seen the Jumbo yet, but can somebody explain why he started shooting infantry? Needless to say, he got killed in 2 secs after *missing* with his first and only shot Regards, Hena [This message has been edited by Hena (edited 12-22-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceebee Posted December 22, 2000 Share Posted December 22, 2000 I think this happened when you set the ambush! the infrantry wandered into the ambush area therefore making the Schrek start firing. Mabey hide would've worked? Dunno though! Ceebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hena Posted December 22, 2000 Author Share Posted December 22, 2000 That's exactly my point! Is ambush triggered by ANY enemy unit? This doesn't make sense IMO. If I set an ambush with an AT unit shouldn't that unit wait for armored vechiles before triggering the ambush? Plain hide command could've worked. The unit was in hiding in addition to the ambush point ... Hena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterNZer Posted December 22, 2000 Share Posted December 22, 2000 Ambush is triggered by any unit. Pretty realistic behavior really, a unit is not often going to be stoic enough to wait out passing infantry on the off-chance they won't be spotted.. and will shoot or run in my mind. If I were you I would have backed him up with a squad of infantry, they could have taken out the advancing infantry quickly and the tank wouldn't have spotted the PS till too late.. PeterNZ ------------------ "I can be quite pleasant, you know" - Andreas "WHERE'S THE MOAT?!" - Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted December 22, 2000 Share Posted December 22, 2000 Peter, in general I would agree, but an Elite AT unit? I mean come on, this guy just came off the East Front where he was plugging T-34s. The guys who would launch their shrecks at infantry have already been... weeded out by the time they reach Elite don't you think? Cheers, Walter R. Strapps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt.Tom Posted December 22, 2000 Share Posted December 22, 2000 I have to agree with Walter, if I am a Schreck gunner and I see Infantry the last thing I am going to do is fire at them, maybe I can kill 1 guy but then the other 11 are going to come over and kick my butt. I would either take of for the rear or wait for them to pass. Maybe BTS can set it up so only tanks can trigger an ambush for Schrecks and Zooks? Pvt.Tom [This message has been edited by Pvt.Tom (edited 12-22-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hena Posted December 22, 2000 Author Share Posted December 22, 2000 Perhaps the trigger happiness could depend on AT unit's experience. A green guy could very well panic and shoot the first enemy he sees, but an elite guy *should* be able to pick his targets. Hena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Huang Posted December 22, 2000 Share Posted December 22, 2000 I think we need more commands for every unit and make CM more realistic. If I was this unit, I won't fire and just wait for more valuable target, except the ammo truck. Picture this, if you shoot a ammo truck loaded with arty shells (105, 155mm or bigger) at the distance of 100-150 meters, then you know what's the next ----- SEE U IN THE HELL !! ------------------ Sgt. Huang I LOVE my country, but my government sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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