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tinkyx -> Guide Newbies (11/7/2014 8:32:31 AM)
I have just started playing TOAW III, but found rather complicated. Is there any step by step explanation and walk through so that I will understand why every single move is made? Can anyone help me to start this game?

Cfant -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/7/2014 8:43:15 AM)
Hi tinkyx! Here http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=2231066 you find a perfect guide for the most "difficult" part of TOAW, the movement/battle/combat turn planning [:)] I'm sure others can provide even more good descriptions for a new player. Have fun!

tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/7/2014 8:47:11 AM)
Hi Cfant, thanks. I will walk through it and will ask you more on the way :D Btw, I found you are very helpful in the forum. I really like that.

Cfant -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/7/2014 6:35:35 PM)
You're welcome and thank you for your nice words :) Oberst Klink has made some tutorials, I'm not sure, if you need rapid share though http://gefechtsstand.wordpress.com/2011/07/15/toaw-tutorial-2/ He is still active, just write him, he will help you if you have no rapidshare, as he is a very nice Oberst ;)

Oberst_Klink -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/8/2014 3:25:34 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Cfant2 You're welcome and thank you for your nice words :) Oberst Klink has made some tutorials, I'm not sure, if you need rapid share though http://gefechtsstand.wordpress.com/2011/07/15/toaw-tutorial-2/ He is still active, just write him, he will help you if you have no rapidshare, as he is a very nice Oberst ;) Danke für die Blumen, Cfant2. Anyway, here are the Tutorial slides and the Tutorial '41 scenario: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56215959/TOAW%20Tutorial.zip https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56215959/Tutorial%20%2741.zip Klink, Oberst

Curtis Lemay -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/8/2014 4:15:00 PM)
I did a detailed description of the first move in my "France 1944 D-Day" scenario that some players have found helpful: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=1546619

tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/9/2014 6:29:43 AM)
thanks both. I have downloaded tutorial too. Now, following through TOAW III's tutorial too.

tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/12/2014 12:38:40 AM)
himm.. after anonymous PO tutorial, I dont understand Tannenberg and Kasserine tutorial explanation at all.. I think those tutorials are for player who already played previous version of TOAW? I am sure those are not for beginners.

Oberst_Klink -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/12/2014 5:10:31 AM)
There's a good one: http://www.gr-8.biz/toaw/tannenberg14/tannenberg14.html and a good YT video AAR for Kasserine '43. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_ZgF8OA-3A Klink, Oberst

tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/12/2014 5:50:03 AM)
hi Oberst, is there any good book to learn units and their usage as well as military strategy for games.?

Zovs -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/12/2014 11:52:57 AM)
You can start with the grand daddy of them all: James F. Dunnigan - The Complete Handbook of Wargames

Lobster -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/12/2014 12:10:16 PM)
If by grand daddy you mean very old, yeah. [;)] By what tinkyx says he is brand new to this stuff. The history books are the best bet. If a game is worth it's salt then it will mirror the real life capabilities of units. It can actually be a paper, rock, scissors kind of thing. tank crushes infantry, infantry kills anti tank, anti tank butchers tank. Artillery knocks them all around. Of course it's not really as simple as that except in the most basic games but it's a good general rule.

Oberst_Klink -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/13/2014 6:24:17 AM)
The easiest way to get to know the combined arms concept is to use my Tutorial '43 'sandbox' scenario. A whole 1943 type Soviet Tank Corps vs. a German Inf.Div, with some armour support. Klink, Oberst [image]local://upfiles/28259/EDC16BAA3CBD4D599102DC0EF4D48F54.jpg[/image]

Zovs -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/13/2014 12:48:58 PM)
Oberst where is this Sandbox Tut located? I checked my game and dont' see it.

tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/15/2014 3:45:40 AM)
Hi Oberst After playing tutorial 41, it just abruptly ended. How can I attach screenshot file here?

sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/15/2014 9:12:08 AM)
Click on 'Reply' in the upper right of this window, then check 'Embed picture in post' below the text window, then 'Click here to upload!' to browse for the picture file.

tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/15/2014 9:16:05 AM)
thanks , got it

sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/15/2014 7:21:16 PM)
I looked on YouTube and didn't see anything like a tutorial. Seems like we should have one. Probably it should be something comprehensive and scripted, but I'm not up for that at this point in time. I could open a small scenario and play a few turns, then post the video. Maybe that will help. Any specific requests ?

tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/16/2014 6:00:51 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653 I looked on YouTube and didn't see anything like a tutorial. Seems like we should have one. Probably it should be something comprehensive and scripted, but I'm not up for that at this point in time. I could open a small scenario and play a few turns, then post the video. Maybe that will help. Any specific requests ? quote: scenario of-course , I really want that. When you do script or commentary, please mention why you are making particular move and what was the plan with that as well.

Cfant -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/17/2014 6:16:13 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653 I looked on YouTube and didn't see anything like a tutorial. Seems like we should have one. Probably it should be something comprehensive and scripted, but I'm not up for that at this point in time. I could open a small scenario and play a few turns, then post the video. Maybe that will help. Any specific requests ? Very good idea! This could help new players a lot. [sm=happy0065.gif] I'd suggest a small, easy one like the Tannenberg-scenario. It's short and only has infantry, cavalry and artillery. So you can explain the basics very well.

Oberst_Klink -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/17/2014 7:45:38 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: dlazov66 Oberst where is this Sandbox Tut located? I checked my game and dont' see it. There you go Don: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56215959/Tutorial%20%2743.rar Klink, Oberst

tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/17/2014 8:51:27 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Cfant2 quote: ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653 I looked on YouTube and didn't see anything like a tutorial. Seems like we should have one. Probably it should be something comprehensive and scripted, but I'm not up for that at this point in time. I could open a small scenario and play a few turns, then post the video. Maybe that will help. Any specific requests ? Very good idea! This could help new players a lot. [sm=happy0065.gif] I'd suggest a small, easy one like the Tannenberg-scenario. It's short and only has infantry, cavalry and artillery. So you can explain the basics very well. Ok, so when can I expect to read or watch it? :)

Zovs -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/17/2014 11:52:35 AM)
Thanks Oberst! If you ever find out where those square counters come from let me know LOL...

sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/17/2014 6:44:53 PM)
quote: Ok, so when can I expect to read or watch it? :) I've done a couple practice runs, I think I'll have to break it down into sections of short videos. I'll try to do the first one today. I'll post a link here when I get it done.

tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/17/2014 11:27:22 PM)
that is quick, i cant wait :)

sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/18/2014 8:47:31 AM)
This first one is about stuff before you start playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAmteAoI6gs This one is about the units: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn-3zG-Pf6Y I plan to do some more on: Combat, Loss Settings & Turn Phases, PO vs Human, Formations & Support, and the Editor. Again, its not scripted and certainly not professional, but maybe it will help beginners out a little.

tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/18/2014 9:11:59 AM)
what are those circled supply means? I dont know how to interpret those.

sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/18/2014 10:06:22 AM)
They show the supply level of each hex. I guess a video on supply should be added to the list.

tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/18/2014 11:50:45 AM)
great, these videos are helpful

Oberst_Klink -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/18/2014 12:17:59 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653 They show the supply level of each hex. I guess a video on supply should be added to the list. Well done Steve! Well, 3 more months and we shall meet at Ottos or one of the ACW battlefields, aye? Klink, Oberst

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