Sgt.Squarehead Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) I've finally got the big valley map to a point where I'm happy to use it as a 'master map', it takes a little while to load, but it's stable enough once it does: It's not quite as detailed as I'd like (CM:A Flavour Objects are not the easiest to place, the rocks really hate steep slopes, which is kind of unfortunate), but I've done my best with it.....I dread to think how many times I've clicked on tiny components of this map in preview mode! Here's some scenes of daily life in the valley. The day starts early for the water sellers who, like almost everybody else, are forced to hire guards to protect them from bandits as they go about their business in this lawless province: Before their shift at the local mine a group of workers and their guards enjoy a hearty breakfast of local produce: A large consignment of ore is ready to be delivered to the refinery in a nearby city: Meanwhile, near the highway, a DRA Army convoy has stopped to refuel and gather fresh supplies for their journey.....The convoy commander engages in the timeless ritual of haggling with the locals over their scandalous prices: Map can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gsrzlgkxrv6yl2t/[Map] Afghan Highway Valley.btt?dl=0 This is a totally blank map, no AI, no setup zones, no labels.....Nothing. Feel free to use & modify it in any way that pleases you. PS - Ctrl+Clicking to fast move around this map in preview mode within the game editor is not recommended.....You may well delete or modify something! Edited May 9, 2019 by Sgt.Squarehead 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOS:96B2P Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 45 minutes ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: I've finally got the big valley map to a point where I'm happy to use it as a 'master map', Feel free to use & modify it in any way that pleases you. +1 Nice job. Very interesting map. I may open it, build a FOB and run some operations. Some of those compounds look like they need to be searched................. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 I'd love to see one of your unique concepts on this map fella, sadly I'm not sure how feasible it would be without triggers. I'm planning a 2p only version called 'Opium Wars', one Tribal Group per side, simple occupy & destroy unit objectives, nothing fancy.....I've also a mind to make a 'cutting the highway' type scenario on it for the mid war period, but TBH there's enough on my plate already (Bishr). Then there's Abdul Gul's War, the whole point of this map.....That will be rather more complex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 While wealthier Afghans frequent the local restaurants and coffee houses: The poorest of the poor eke out a meagre existence, surviving on the leavings of others: On the steep and winding road to the mine, a pickup has swerved to avoid an oncoming truck and run off the road.....A number of miners have been injured: The casualties are taken to the local clinic where they can receive basic medical attention: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Zaitzev Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 The map looks beautiful. Would love to see a campaign from you, that would rekindle my interest for this whole series. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOS:96B2P Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 @Sgt.Squarehead nice screenshots and map. +1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 6 hours ago, Ivan Zaitzev said: The map looks beautiful. Would love to see a campaign from you, that would rekindle my interest for this whole series. +1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Stuff Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Funny the title "Postcards from the Valley" Seem that the Talibans writing some holidays postcards to theirs parents the map is very nice... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 (edited) Cheers guys. 9 hours ago, Ivan Zaitzev said: Would love to see a campaign from you, that would rekindle my interest for this whole series. I'm working on it.....Have been for ages, but I got kind of distracted! I'll put something out on this map before too long, for sure.....The version I've made available above is very slightly different to the one I'm using. 2 hours ago, 3j2m7 said: Seem that the Talibans writing some holidays postcards to theirs parents Yup, that's more or less what I was after.....But this map is nominally set in 1978 (it'll probably be heavily 'remodelled' when the Russians arrive! ), so we're only just starting with the Mujahideen, the Taliban are still a long way in the future. @MOS:96B2P & I have been discussing my Blue campaign concept, I'm trying to model some of the political complexities of the war using branching; Will Abdul Gul allow himself to become involved with the heroin trade? How about radical Islam? Attacks on civilians? However this all adds an additional level of complexity, which doesn't make for speedy progress. I will probably need some testers in due course, I don't want to burn my main collaborator out and he has a few projects of his own..... Edited May 11, 2019 by Sgt.Squarehead 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Stuff Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Cheers guys. I'm working on it.....Have been for ages, but I got kind of distracted! I'll put something out on this map before too long, for sure.....The version I've made available above is very slightly different to the one I'm using. Yup, that's more or less what I was after.....But this map is nominally set in 1978 (it'll probably be heavily 'remodelled' when the Russians arrive! ), so we're only just starting with the Mujahideen, the Taliban are still a long way in the future. @MOS:96B2P & I have been discussing my Blue campaign concept, I'm trying to model some of the political complexities of the war using branching; Will Abdul Gul allow himself to become involved with the heroin trade? How about radical Islam? Attacks on civilians? However this all adds an additional level of complexity, which doesn't make for speedy progress. I will probably need some testers in due course, I don't want to burn my main collaborator out and he has a few projects of his own..... Very interresting concept when I can lend you a hand don't hesitate...;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 Many thanks. I'm always messing with several things at once, now that this map is done, 'Abdul Gul's War' can be one of them again! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) 'The Opium War', a very simple two-player only scenario, set on my valley map, is available for testing: If you are interested, ping me a PM. PS - Just noticed I misspelled 'Vasilyek', most embarrassing.....Another one set on this map, but that's for another day. Edited September 24, 2019 by Sgt.Squarehead 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) Still need one more victim volunteer to fight 'The Opium War' against @Aurelius.....Any takers please (I'd like to tick this one off as done ASAP)? Edited September 24, 2019 by Sgt.Squarehead 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Are there really not two CM:A players who would like to kill each other on my map? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1812 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 If you need a player I am available. Let me know. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 (edited) I need two, who want what should be a very even fight with each other.....How even it actually proves to be is what I'm hoping to find out. The forces on either side are identical, but the terrain may favour one side or the other.....There's certainly plenty of it to use! Current iteration is here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1he8c6jhk9c9l03/[Test] The Opium War 2p.btt?dl=0 Keep in mind this is 2p Only there are no AI plans. Edited December 25, 2020 by Sgt.Squarehead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1812 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Thanks for the link. I will download the scenario, but won't look at it right away. I will ask some of my opponents if they would like to try it first. I will post here on how things go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 That would be very cool.....I've done my best with the map and it would be great to see it getting some use. The scenario itself is very basic, but on such a big map I'd imagine there are a lot of different ways things could turn out (there are some very long LOS opportunities, but still well within the range of the heavier weapons at your disposal). Always open to suggestions, recommendations etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelius Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 I would be willing to play. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Single Player (Blue Only) Scenario.....Almost ready for final testing. Is it even worth asking? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Stuff Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Yes it is even worth asking ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) Scenario's fully playable, repeatedly tested, briefing's not the best, but it's not exactly complicated either.....Take the town or freeze/starve to death! Still making a tactical map (I don't do operational or strategic, if you don't know where Afghanistan is, why are you playing CM:A? ) Ping me a PM and I'll send you a link once I'm absolutely sure I haven't missed anything and I'm not wasting your time (this has been finished for a while, but I discovered I'd used a 1978 pattern Mujahideen Battalion and their weapons are very different, so it went on hold until I could summon up the will to replace everyone). As is usual in my scenaros, I've suggested a basic plan of action and slapped down a zone for you to work from, but you'll need to refine it for yourself.....Clicking 'Big Red' and hoping for the best probably won't end very well (at best you'll find yourself doing a lot of maneuvering under fire, I suspect). PS - While this scenario isn't all that big, it can be moody in Win10.....I recommend saving not less than every 10 turns. You may need to exit CM:A completely, then restart & reload to avoid persistent issues. Outside my remit, I'm afraid. Couple of screenies from my own testing: Edited February 3, 2021 by Sgt.Squarehead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suchy Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Looks great!!! I want it all!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1812 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 To Suchy or 3j2m7, would either of you like to play test Sgt.Squarehead's H2H scenario "the opium war" I was to play it with someone else but it did not work out. I prefer email moves rather than Dropbox. PM me if you are interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Zaitzev Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Looks great Sgt!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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