SteveS Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 I have a new scenario that I would appreciate some feedback on before I release it. It's a bit of a monster...a huge map with 12,000 pts worth of units and fortifications. The battle is fictional, but is set during the exploitation phase of Operation Plunder after the crossing of the Rhine. It deals with an assault by elements of the British 7th AD backed up by units from 79th AD ("Hobo's Funnies"). The inspiration for the scenario was Robin Neillands book, "The Desert Rats: 7th Armoured Division 1940-1945", and "79th Armoured Division: Hobo's Funnies" by Nigel Duncan. If you'd like a copy let me know. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 though its rather big,I can sure have a look at it. email is in my profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerstein Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 Sounds like a good Scenerio, I'll take a look for you.... E.mail is in my profile or just send to lgh@blueyonder.co.uk Cheers Hammerstein BE PURE BE VIGILANT BUT MOST OF ALL BEHAVE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fieldmarshall Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 Send it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted March 21, 2002 Author Share Posted March 21, 2002 FM. I tried emailing you the scenario, but I got a delivery error. I'll try again tomorrow unless you have an alternative address I can send it to. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 Hi Steve I just started your scenario in PBEM. It will take a while before it ends. Map looks great though,I cant tell anything about the forces till I played it out though Henk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted March 21, 2002 Author Share Posted March 21, 2002 Thanks for the comments about the map. Hopefully it won't just look pretty but also be tactically challenging. I did get a bit carried away with though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted March 28, 2002 Share Posted March 28, 2002 Hi Steve an update onprogress We are at turn 13 now Deerslayer plays the Brits and I have the germans Like I said we both like the map! We are not bored with the troops either,nice tactical moves and fierce fighting the reinforcements are placed well so far,specially the brit troops are placed on fun spots,cost me some headaches to contain the different threaths. But I think I managed well untill now Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdeerslayer Posted March 29, 2002 Share Posted March 29, 2002 You haven't seen nothing yet Stoffel! Been fun Steve and we'll keep you posted. I call this one "Das Beast" for all the moves I have to do... Thanks for all the Arty I have which Stoffel has only begun to see I love the map and the surprises I've run into. [ March 28, 2002, 05:32 PM: Message edited by: jhdeerslayer ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonm Posted March 29, 2002 Share Posted March 29, 2002 What else is Easter for ! (}-; My email address is in my profile. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNac Posted March 29, 2002 Share Posted March 29, 2002 I love huge maps, I have also done an huge fictional operation but still testing and probably will not release it (is my first map) but I will do an historical huge op and will release it. Well I want it will play as germans (I hope it plays well as germans) e-mail at my profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted March 29, 2002 Author Share Posted March 29, 2002 KNAC and Mark...it's in the post, but I think that'll be the last pre-release version I'll send out. I'll probably be sending a revised version to the scenario depot in a couple of weeks or so. Stoffers and Deerslayer...glad you're having fun with it...despite the size. And DS, and I'm not actually sure I've given you enough Arty Steve [ March 28, 2002, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: SteveS ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted March 29, 2002 Share Posted March 29, 2002 Hmmm Deerslayer,I had the impression your arty hit more of your own troops than they hit mine But thanks for warning me So far I shot up a lot of worthless recon vehicles and troopcarriers,I havent seen to many tanks and my ammostock is rapidly declining But the troops are confident they will hold off the Brits,see Germany and die right.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted March 30, 2002 Share Posted March 30, 2002 At turn 18. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be warned this topic can contain SPOILERS from now on / / / / / / / // / // / / / / / / / / / eliminated enemy para presence on my right flank. brit artillery offered a helping hand but caused some casualties on my own troops too retreated the tiger after letting it play with some allied vehicles My left flank has some trouble but I think I will be able to retreat the man to a new defensive setup to the rear Time for some extra troops!! [ April 04, 2002, 07:15 AM: Message edited by: Stoffel ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdeerslayer Posted April 1, 2002 Share Posted April 1, 2002 Assaulting the small village now under a pretty smoke screen. Stoffel will soon get to see some of my armor and Funnies. Mines are a problem and pop up everywhere. Will soon have two flag's I suspect. Beginning to think the map is a tad bit too large and too much to do in 60 turns but time will tell. I have been probably average on aggressiveness. Almost all armor still intact with light casualties except lone Para Platoon that was wiped out by the bunker they destroyed. [ April 01, 2002, 09:59 AM: Message edited by: jhdeerslayer ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted April 1, 2002 Share Posted April 1, 2002 the biggest problem I face with my armor is that I need to have good flank positions and I can only assault armor if they are properly identified The ammo load outs are scarce so I cant afford to waist rounds on Churchills frontal armor Also I dont have to many tanks:( Set up some new ambushes to get some tank kills indeed as Jeff stated the map might be too big for 60 turns,but we will see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Claymorerigh Posted April 3, 2002 Share Posted April 3, 2002 I've been playing this as the British vs a German AI. So far I seem to be progressing at about the same rates as Stoffel and Deerslayer. Iam at turn 16 at this point. In writing up notes for an AAR, I also was wondering if there will be sufficient time to reach all of the objectives. I chose to do a good deal of recon work with the paratroops - with some very interesting results. I have definitely been able to pre-empt a few nasty surprises this way. My left and center are in good shape and advancing toward the village. I confess that the Monastery is no longer habitable My right has had to slow down to deal with a pesky AT gun which seems invulnerable to counter-fire for some reason. :mad: SteveS: I will send my complete notes to you via email once I have a moment to write them up. I am really enjoying cracking this particular nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 grrrr!! perfect ambush position: Stug just behind the edge of a little hill. Firefly droves by at 350 meters ,damn Stug(veterans) fired 3 rounds and not a single hit :mad: :mad: I dont have the ammo levels to sustain such a waist of ammo. Think I will have them shot when this battle is over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdeerslayer Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 Thanks for the hint Stoffel. I was looking for a Shreck somewhere. Stug? I can deal with him shortly and I see him just fine now thanks Now... To the rest of the map and phase II of my attack. Could use some more arty. ammo though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted April 6, 2002 Author Share Posted April 6, 2002 Hi Chaps, It's extremely gratifying that you're enjoying this. As far as the game length, map size and ammo levels are concerned, I wanted to introduce an element of resource management and also a sense of urgency, especially for the attacker in the latter case. However, there is rather a fine line between a challenging experience and a frustrating experience. The number of turns will probably need some tuning. One thing I've already changed is converting the minor flags to major flags. There are some interesting threads on this currently in the forum and I realised that the total VL points I'd put in originally was rather too small. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted April 6, 2002 Share Posted April 6, 2002 well it was just a matter of time you would spot him(stug) the other ambush didnt pay of as well,4 rounds fired ,two missed,two penetrations(!)but no kill besides it has no ammo left to fight:( you have waisted to much arty-ammo on empty spaces I managed to move my troops around succesfully till now. You will find some other nasty surprises when you move on Steve,ok that you changed the victory points I just read the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 We got at turn 31 Just lost another stug in a neat ambush position. It too fired several rounds and missed its opponent. End of story was a knockout for my stug I lost almost a company of man in the forest behind the monastery near the little village I hope my second defensve line can hold out better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdeerslayer Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 My troops have been taking a pounding in those woods as well. Please hold still so my Croc can exercise the flame! I got lucky again on that tank which I thought was a MkIV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted April 20, 2002 Share Posted April 20, 2002 My second defense line did better than the first! Finally nailed that ugly crocodile and another churchill My boys are ready for you and await the brits in town with open arms btw you can still surrender now you have the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdeerslayer Posted April 22, 2002 Share Posted April 22, 2002 Think I'll have some fun along the RR first before I surrender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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