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mkjhartmann -> Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 4:54:16 AM)
OK, this sounds really stupid, but I am stuck in the TUTORIAL. It tells me to practice building up units like a Soviet Corps. I even see the picture in the manual that suggests which units to use for the build up. I found the buildup button on the Map Info Tool bar and tried to press the 'b' button, but nothing happens. I assume all three divisions have to be in the same hex? What am I doing wrong here? This is going to be a LONG learning curve. BTW, looks like a much more smooth interface than WITP, but I am no expert, and thus already stuck. Thanks. Mike

jomni -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 4:56:44 AM)
I also experienced the same thing. It says no units available to merge.

mkjhartmann -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 5:00:27 AM)
Page 139 in the manual mentions that merge is different than build up. Merge seems to be more like units of same size being thrown together to bring up to max TOE strength. Build I guess is supposed to create more powerful combat units as you can only have 3 units per hex, I guess. Mike

jomni -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 5:27:17 AM)
Oh yeah I remember the difference now. That must explain my errors.

Indy68 -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 5:56:00 AM)
There are restrictions in building up. E.g. You can't build up ski regiments, IIRC (check the manual). Also, check that you have admin points. Naturally the unit types must be compatible - you can't build up infantry and tanks.

mkjhartmann -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 6:45:57 AM)
Surprise, surprise, I did win the tutorial scenario; barely. But could NEVER figure out how to do a 'build'. The build button seems totally useless. Somebody please explain when, and how to use it. Thanks.

Indy68 -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 7:20:25 AM)
Ok, restart the scenario and just try to build up: In (84,39) you see 21st Guards Rifle Div and in (85,39) (one hex east) 19th Guards Riffle Div. Move the 19th Guards Riffle Div to (84,39). Now, in the hex SE you have a stack of three units. From that stack move the 28th Rifle Div to (84,39). There you should now have a stack of units: 21st Guards Rifle Div 19th Guards Riffle Div 28th Rifle Div Select them and press {b} and you get 1st Guards Rifle Corps. If this doesn't work, retry with the latest beta (unless you already have it). Let me know how it goes.

nukkxx5058 -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 7:50:02 AM)
I had the same problem when playing the tutorial. I tried again now using Indy68's instructions and it worked. However, I am trying to merge more untits and again, it won't work. For example I tried to merge 357 riffle and 257 riffle on hex(85,42) and it 's not working. I hear the "click" and nothing else happens. One more mystery in the universe... What's going on ?

nukkxx5058 -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 7:54:52 AM)
or is it because you need to have 3 (and not 2) units on the same hex to merge using 'b' key ??

jomni -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 8:09:26 AM)
Again, we are confusing two things here. I also made the mistake earlier. Build Up = Combining 3 units to form a larger unit... like Divisions to Corps. Merge = Combining units so that an understrength unit is replenished to 100% TOE. Execution is differnt. Build Up is via the 'b' key and the button above. Merge is done in the unit info screen.

randallw -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 8:20:39 AM)
Yes, you need 3 units to build a rifle corps; 3 divisions or 2 divisions + 1 brigade. Manual item 7.5.3.1, page 135.

LiquidSky -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 8:49:09 AM)
From Page 135: Rule 7.5.3.1 Soviet Buildup and Breakdown Availability Rifle Division = 2 or 3 Rifle Brigades Cavalry Corp = 3 Cavalry Divisions Tank Corps = 3 Tank Brigades Guards Rifle Division = 3 Airborne Brigades (before 1943) Rifle Corps = 3 Rifle Divisions OR 2 Rifle Divisions and a Rifle Brigade Mech Corp = 3 Mech or Mot Brigades Guards Airborne Divsion = 3 Airborne Brigades (after 1942) NOTE: for a Corp to be Guards, two of the three components have to be Guard. ex. Guards Rifle Corp = 2 Guards Rifle Divisions + 1 Rifle Division

jomni -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 9:26:51 AM)
I haven't played Axis yet but am I right to say that Axis can't combine to corps? It's not in the manual. Wouldn't that be a disadvantage since Russians can stack 3 corps in a hex? And what happens if 3 Divisions attached to Corps HQ becomes a corps... Is it still under a Corps HQ? That doesn't make sense.

Speedysteve -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 10:09:51 AM)
Axis can't create/combine Corps....

Indy68 -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 10:14:25 AM)
Axis can buildup/breakdown between regiments and division only, not between dvisions and corps.

Arstavidios -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 11:07:12 AM)
Axis does not have enough units to cosider buiding corps.

FredSanford3 -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 11:15:19 AM)
A Soviet Corps will be about as strong as a German Division. Soviet units tend (and I'm oversimplifying somewhat) to be about the same size as the next level down in German/Western organization. Soviet tank regiments have something like 31 tanks in their TOE, which is less than a battalion of German armor (on paper).

morganbj -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 1:30:53 PM)
No, Soviet Battalions had 31 Tanks. Three platoons of three tanks per company, three companies. Add in HQ tanks at the company and battalion levels and you end up with 31. But, you are generally correct in that Soviet units were about 60-70% of an equivalently named German/Allied unit across the board. So, a Soviet Corps was a little less than twice the strength of a German Division. This assumes TOE strenght, and not actual strength.

mkjhartmann -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/16/2010 10:56:15 PM)
Indy, thank you very much. That worked just as planned. I wish there was some sort of tool in the game, rather than just the manual, that told us what can be build and then broken down again. Mike

FredSanford3 -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/17/2010 7:46:50 PM)
Actually, some independent tank regiments were pretty small- 21 & 39 tanks in the examples below: quote: Independent Tank Regiment In September 1942, a Independent Tank Regiment consisted of three Tank Companies, a Motor Rifle Bttn, and support units. 39 tanks and 0 armored cars were included. In total the whole brigade consisted of: 339 x troops 16 x T-60 / T-70 23 x T-34/76 Independent Heavy Tank Regiment In October 1942, a Independent Heavy Tank Regiment consisted of three Tank Companies, a Motor Rifle Bttn, and support units. 21 tanks and 0 armored cars were included. In total the whole brigade consisted of: 214 x troops 21 x KW tanks http://www.axishistory.com/index.php?id=4628 But anyway, the designers have a valid reason IMO for allowing the Soviets to form corps and not the Germans.

LeeChard -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/23/2010 11:08:42 PM)
I'm brand new to the game and when I was playing the tutorial I could not combine the units either. I was using the exact units spelled out in the instructions. I gave up and moved on.

Redmarkus5 -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/24/2010 12:38:08 AM)
I have been combining Soviet Brigades to form divisions with no problem. Put them in the same hex and press 'b'. One thing to look out for is that they all have to be of the same type. For example, if you try to combine 2 infantry brigades with a Naval Infantry brigade, nothing happens; Likewise, you can't mix armour and infantry at the Brigade level. You can combine Guards with non-Guards.

hgilmer3 -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/24/2010 1:33:25 AM)
Yes, I had no trouble forming 2-3 corps when playing the tutorial.

mantrain -> RE: Extremly Noob (12/24/2010 5:59:45 AM)
Not sure what I did wrong, but I cannot get 28th Rifles into 84/39. They simply do not have enough movement points to get there. What did I did wrong here? It seems to me they should have enough MP to get to 84/39. but they don't.

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