danfrodo Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Second try on the counterattack and I got another tactical V w the enemy surrendering w a lot of time left. So I'd say it's pretty well designed -- the enemy hit me hard even when I knew what was coming. Now onto the nasty-looking next battle. Looks like nice places for enemy to launch ambushes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom_Tomato Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 2 hours ago, danfrodo said: Second try on the counterattack and I got another tactical V w the enemy surrendering w a lot of time left. So I'd say it's pretty well designed -- the enemy hit me hard even when I knew what was coming. Now onto the nasty-looking next battle. Looks like nice places for enemy to launch ambushes. Be sure to name a saved game so you won't forget it at the start of this mission. This will give you a chance to come back and take the other branch of the campaign. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danfrodo Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Good tip Heirloom, thanks. I'll try damascus path first, which sounds terrifying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultradave Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 38 minutes ago, danfrodo said: Good tip Heirloom, thanks. I'll try damascus path first, which sounds terrifying. Artillery is your friend at the end. You'll have lots, and good lord, you'll need it Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gkenny Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 If I were to start this campaign with the current PLT HQ units not able to call in support and the game got a patch to address this issue during my playthrough, would it be likely that I would have to restart the campaign to get the fix? If so I'll just hold off on playing it until a fix is out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultradave Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 You'd probably find varying opinions about that. For me, I would say it didn't matter that much. A Challenger can call for fire. In a number of the scenarios I would say I didn't make full use of the fire support I had (I know, sacrilege from a former artillery officer). I didn't always need it. I'm sure Erwin would say wait. I can suggest a compromise - start, make sure to save at the beginning of each new mission. Then if you run into a situation where you feel you don't have assets to control artillery, take a break and wait for the fix. The campaign is long enough that it will take you a while anyway. 17 scenarios, I think, if you play both forks. I can't say for sure, but it's a game issue, not a campaign issue, so *I think* that the saves would be compatible, so you wouldn't have to start over. During testing even when a new version of the campaign was put up after changes, I was able to start from the save I had made at the beginning of a scenario. Just a thought. Up to you Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danfrodo Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I have nothing but fun with this campaign. Others disagree. I never even noticed the PLT HQs could or could not call in fire because I don't like using such lower level units to call for arty (delays & accuracy) when there's anyone higher available. And there was always someone higher available so was not an issue for me. Sounds like I am going to be using a lot of arty as I get into Damascus. Later, I hope I can get the contracts to rebuild what I destroy. That would be a really good end-to-end business -- get paid to destroy things and then paid to replace them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danfrodo Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Finally finished the 'choice' scenario, capturing OBJ Damascus. Was delayed due to stupid day job getting in the way of good fun. I was so computer-ed out by end of day I wasn't finishing the battle. So got a major V, taking OBJ in last minute. Had to rush and took 6 casualties right at the end, dang it. Good battle and I actually for once had a plan that worked well relative to enemy & terrain. So Her Majesty's military command and allies are so pleased they are rewarding me with brutal MOUT missions? ouch. First one looks tough -- "Aadra adversity". I would prefer something like "Aadra they have no idea the Brits coming and are totally unprepared and lightly armed" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultradave Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 2 hours ago, danfrodo said: First one looks tough -- "Aadra adversity". I would prefer something like "Aadra they have no idea the Brits coming and are totally unprepared and lightly armed" No such luck. That would be nice, wouldn't it. Drive through and wave to the crowds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom_Tomato Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 @danfrodo Did you have success clearing Damascus? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danfrodo Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Hi Heirloom, sorry for delayed response. I had road trip to beautiful Montana to drop off a college student (stunning scenery, really is an amazing place). Although it would've been more beautiful if more of them wore masks in the stores. Unbelievable that ~60 yr old obese smokers would think they are not at risk. Unbelievable. Anyway, I took a break from the campaign because every December I go on a battle of the bulge binge in reading & CMFB. Will get back to Highland Games in a week or two. Currently doing the Road to Bastogne campaign (author Lille Fiskerby) which is excellent so far. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danfrodo Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Hey Heirloom, I am back in Syria after being de-incarnated back to Dec 1944 as a german for some nasty battles in The Road to Bastogne. Now reincarnated as a Brit in Syria in modern times. Campaign battle #14, Battle for Duma, about to begin. And I have a holiday today (US president's day) to get started. This battle looks really nasty -- sun going down, MOUT. Briefing said don't be rash, move quickly (thanks to commanding officer for those wise and conflicting orders!). Mixed UK/US force w three challengers. I am actually feeling physical fear at moving my beloved pixeltruppen in! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
character count Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Big oooooof. Lost 2 Challengers when I was waiting for Syrian counter-attacks in Mission 4... my 2IC and tank and one of my platoon leader tanks. Somehow the Syrians managed to spot me first even though I wasn't moving my tanks. Luckily managed to finish this mission with only 2 KIA and 2 tanks lost, though. I'm quite proud of myself that I beat Mission 3 with ZERO losses and no incapacitated wounded, only a couple light wounds. Now I need to recon an airfield. Very fun campaign so far, @Heirloom_Tomato! I really enjoy playing with British forces. Edited February 28, 2021 by character count 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom_Tomato Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 @character countGlad to hear you are enjoying it so far. Some of the missions are a tough challenge and others are a little easier. The lose of two command tanks is going to make C2 difficult! One pro tip, make sure you keep the save game handy when you get to the scenario With the US or Alone. This scenario is where you decide to fight city battles with US help or stay in the more open country with just British forces. Whatever path you pick, come back to this scenario and take the other path to enjoy some extended campaign action. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danfrodo Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Progress but not done yet. Final battle (#16) on US + Brit path in Damascus. CharacterCount: your destiny awaits! this is a really fun campaign, enjoy. I will finish this and then at some point go back & take alternate path. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
character count Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Quote 12 hours ago, Heirloom_Tomato said: @character countGlad to hear you are enjoying it so far. Some of the missions are a tough challenge and others are a little easier. The lose of two command tanks is going to make C2 difficult! Interesting, I know I'll be at a slight disadvantage with the platoon leader's tank being knocked out, but I haven't quite figured out how a 2IC fits in with C2, would you be willing to clarify or point me in the direction of some place that does? A quick search on google tells me they'll fill in if the CO is killed, but do the perform any other functions? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom_Tomato Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, character count said: Interesting, I know I'll be at a slight disadvantage with the platoon leader's tank being knocked out, but I haven't quite figured out how a 2IC fits in with C2, would you be willing to clarify or point me in the direction of some place that does? A quick search on google tells me they'll fill in if the CO is killed, but do the perform any other functions? I must have read it wrong, I thought you lost the CO tank and not the 2IC tank. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckdyke Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 1:02 PM, Heirloom_Tomato said: but do the perform any other functions? In RL administration. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domfluff Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 4:58 AM, character count said: Interesting, I know I'll be at a slight disadvantage with the platoon leader's tank being knocked out, but I haven't quite figured out how a 2IC fits in with C2, would you be willing to clarify or point me in the direction of some place that does? A quick search on google tells me they'll fill in if the CO is killed, but do the perform any other functions? In game terms, they're one hop sideways from the CO, and they both have radios. That means that you can keep the two managing different parts of the battle. If the 2IC can get spotting contacts horizontally from the infantry platoon on the left, then this can be passed to the CO most efficiently, and he can pass that to the infantry platoon on the right. It's a really useful capacity to have. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gungalley Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I believe I absolutely suck at this game because I'm having problems with just the first mission. I can win the mission but the losses I take are heavy. I'm guessing I'm not adapted to playing the British. The main issue I find is that it's very difficult to attack buildings because I lack the firepower and adequate infantry to do so. It's difficult to suppress the enemy with just 7.62s, even against green Syrian troops hiding in buildings. Any tips will be appreciated. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Jaros Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 I do not think british campaign for steam was update it till today . There are so many bugs i do not know if is the case for battlefront version but for example in first mission british warrior wrap 2 missing its 30mm Rarden cannon and is only able to use coax 7.62mm chain gun 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Jaros Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (edited) Is there any way how to fix or change things like this in the campaign editor because i do not think battlefront really care about it Edited December 25, 2023 by Jarosak 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom_Tomato Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 On 12/25/2023 at 10:30 AM, Jarosak said: I do not think british campaign for steam was update it till today . There are so many bugs i do not know if is the case for battlefront version but for example in first mission british warrior wrap 2 missing its 30mm Rarden cannon and is only able to use coax 7.62mm chain gun If this is the vehicle carrying the Forward Observer, then it is not a bug. The warrior in question is the artillery observation variant which features a dummy cannon. The real cannon has been removed to make space for the observation equipment and a dummy cannon left in place to appear to be a regular vehicle. I hope you gave the mission a play through anyways and are enjoying the campaign! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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