Adam Parker
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Joined: 4/2/2002 From: Melbourne Australia Status: offline
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Without doubt the experience level of gamers playing KP will vary and going by posts here it looks like the game will be "the" introduction to war gaming for a great many. Welcome to the hobby! Whilst gameplay imo as I've noted in another thread, is a mixture of both simplicity and complexity depending on how deep gamers wish to delve into the nuances of the engine, there are a couple of things new war gamers may benefit from exploring when taking on the role of either the Soviet "Stavka" or German High Command (this particularly in light of a review comparing the game to an RTS!) :D Here's what I recommend: 1. Try to find a source explaining the hierachy and make-up of a military force. KP is basically a regimental approach to fighting war. Some concept of how armies are comprised of corps, divisions, brigades, regiments, battalions etc., therefore, will help you grasp the types of units you control and how they relate to one another; why Divisional Integrity exists etc.; why some units are viewed as divisional assets and not core parts of divisions; the difference in combat efficiency between regiments and battalions; why 3-4 units usually depict a regiment and not 2 or 5.... 2. Try to find a source explaining Nato symbology used (to this day) in illustrating what a particular military unit represents. Eg: that a cross represents an infantry unit, that a cross with an oval represents a mechanised nfantry unit. In time these things will become second nature to you but going into the game with this understanding will make throwing yourself into the action a much deeper and rewarding first experience. Also look for a chart explaining the symbology used in illustrating the military hierachy as for point 1. With these things you will be armed with the same knowledge that even the most experienced war gamers hold - and dare I say, with the idiosynchracies of this game system you may prove yourself as adept as an upstart Alexander or Napoleon and beat the pants off them :D Happy gaming, Adam.
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