Variable initiative kludge solutions?

Matrix Games Forums

Forums Register Login Photo Gallery Member List Search Calendars FAQ

My Profile Inbox Address Book My Subscription My Forums Log Out

Variable initiative kludge solutions?

View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as: Guest

Users viewing this topic: none

Printable Version

All Forums >> [Current Games From Matrix.] >> [World War II] >> Norm Koger's The Operational Art Of War III >> TOAW III Support >> Variable initiative kludge solutions?

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

Variable initiative kludge solutions? - 1/28/2007 3:35:58 AM

jtownsend2k

Posts: 11
Joined: 1/20/2007
Status: offline

Was wondering if there was a way to 'kludge' variable initiative. I like PBEM best, obviously, but I'd really enjoy PO play more without variable initiative. I don't like the computer getting it, and I don't like me getting it ;)

I know there isn't a switch (hopefully it will come someday) but are there any tricks as the game currently works to keep play vs. the PO rigourously sequential?

Post #: 1

RE: Variable initiative kludge solutions? - 1/28/2007 3:42:59 AM

Veers

Posts: 1324
Joined: 6/6/2006
Status: offline

Maybe the lads would know if starting the game as hotseat and then setting the PO to play a side would work...

_____________________________

To repeat history in a game is to be predictable.
If you wish to learn more about EA, feel free to pop over to the EA forums Europe Aflame Forums.

(in reply to jtownsend2k)

Post #: 2

RE: Variable initiative kludge solutions? - 1/28/2007 4:14:07 AM

JAMiAM

Posts: 6165
Joined: 2/8/2004
Status: offline

There are none that I know of, but you could give Wyatt's (Veers') suggestion a whirl. I would be interested in the results.

(in reply to Veers)

Post #: 3

RE: Variable initiative kludge solutions? - 1/28/2007 7:01:23 AM

jtownsend2k

Posts: 11
Joined: 1/20/2007
Status: offline

It appeared to work fine, thus giving me precisely what I wanted!

Tutorial (Korea '51) from first turn to glorious communist victory, no initiative flipping. Not an exhaustive test, but Korea always flipped iirc.

(in reply to JAMiAM)

Post #: 4

RE: Variable initiative kludge solutions? - 1/28/2007 7:19:30 AM

JAMiAM

Posts: 6165
Joined: 2/8/2004
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: jtownsend2k

It appeared to work fine, thus giving me precisely what I wanted!

Tutorial (Korea '51) from first turn to glorious communist victory, no initiative flipping. Not an exhaustive test, but Korea always flipped iirc.

Cool. Thanks for the feedback!

(in reply to jtownsend2k)

Post #: 5

RE: Variable initiative kludge solutions? - 1/28/2007 7:03:26 PM

Curtis Lemay

Posts: 12969
Joined: 9/17/2004
From: Houston, TX
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Veers

Maybe the lads would know if starting the game as hotseat and then setting the PO to play a side would work...

But be aware that there are some scenarios (a couple of mine, for example) that need to be started in PO mode for the PO to work correctly.

(in reply to Veers)

Post #: 6

RE: Variable initiative kludge solutions? - 1/28/2007 10:21:43 PM

jtownsend2k

Posts: 11
Joined: 1/20/2007
Status: offline

Shoot. I wonder how many that is? Is it scenarios where the PO normally is P1 on the first turn, or is it subtler than that?

I just really have a severe hate on for variable initiative.

(in reply to Curtis Lemay)

Post #: 7

RE: Variable initiative kludge solutions? - 1/29/2007 6:49:54 PM

Curtis Lemay

Posts: 12969
Joined: 9/17/2004
From: Houston, TX
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: jtownsend2k

Shoot. I wonder how many that is? Is it scenarios where the PO normally is P1 on the first turn, or is it subtler than that?

I just really have a severe hate on for variable initiative.

My two are:

Axis PO in "Campaign for North Africa 40-43": The game needs to start with the Axis-side PO-controlled so the events that cancel the Axis capture and holding requirements can trigger. If not canceled, the Axis PO will probably fail those requirements and lose by turn 25.

American PO in "Okinawa 1945": The game needs to start with the American-side PO-controlled to prevent the Carrier formations' "hold" orders from being canceled. Once canceled, the carriers will try to move under PO control - and that takes an eternity.

(in reply to jtownsend2k)

Post #: 8

Page: [1]

All Forums >> [Current Games From Matrix.] >> [World War II] >> Norm Koger's The Operational Art Of War III >> TOAW III Support >> Variable initiative kludge solutions?

Page: [1]