Is there any way to use a custom map for a QB game?

[TeAcH]

Id like to use a predisgned map but still allow myself and my opponent the ability to purchase our own units for an attack/defend game.

Currently, Id prefer if the map generation in a QB game was done first allowing each player to preview the terrain. Then if the generated map sucked, then you could generate a new one right then (click "generate again") then click GO when you see one you like.

As it stands, you might end up with a lame map and if you are on defense, it doesnt seem logical that the defender would set up fortications in an area that works against them.

Thanks

TeAcH

[109 Gustav]

Yes, you have to have a 3rd person set up the map. Both sides mail the 3rd party their unit selections, and he will put them on the custom map.

Yes, for the 100th time, I am volunteering to be the 3rd party. For some reason, hardly anyone ever takes me up on this, even though I love building custom maps. Email me a description of the map you want, and you and your opponent email me your unit selections.

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The Last Defense- Mods, Scenarios, and more!

[MadmaN]

Yeah, I want to make my own terrain but its kinda crappy when i know what units the enemey is bring out.

[109 Gustav]

If anyone wants to do a QB of a river crossing, I already have a good map set up.

Other custom QB ideas:

-Flags on opposite sides instead of the middle.

-Urban terrain

-Bocage- the current map generator won't use it.

-Play already created maps, but with custom units. For example, play with QB units on Reisburg or Villars-Bocage.

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Well my skiff's a twenty dollar boat, And I hope to God she stays afloat.

But if somehow my skiff goes down, I'll freeze to death before I drown.

And pray my body will be found, Alaska salmon fishing, boys, Alaska salmon fishing.

The Last Defense- Mods, Scenarios, and more!

[Ricochet]

109,

I'd like to take you up on the river map. Right now I've just started a crossing with me on the defense but after this game I'll take the offense with a new map.

Could you email it to me at

tramos1@optonline.com

Thanks in advance.

You know, if you can trust your opponent not to peak you don't need a 3rd person, after you've saved your choice switch to choosing the other side, save the game and send it to your opponent to pick his troops. That's what I just did and it works fine.

[Michael Dorosh]

Originally posted by 109 Gustav:

If anyone wants to do a QB of a river crossing, I already have a good map set up.

Other custom QB ideas:

-Flags on opposite sides instead of the middle.

-Urban terrain

-Bocage- the current map generator won't use it.

-Play already created maps, but with custom units. For example, play with QB units on Reisburg or Villars-Bocage.

Another idea - why not start forces at one end of the map and put the flags at the far end? Nice way to simulate a withdrawal; have the flags represent, say, a crossing point of a river that must be held safe from the enemy by the withdrawing unit.

I think a fall back defense where both sides start at the same edge of the map is a nice change from the standard meeting engagement - perhaps it should be a QB option, too, in addition to Attack, Defend, and ME.