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Curtis Lemay -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/18/2014 2:26:00 PM)


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ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653

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.


Great job, Steve! When you finish, could you put the links into the Article thread? :


http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=2231803



sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/19/2014 5:31:17 PM)

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could you put the links into the Article thread?


Thanks Bob, I'll do that.

Do you know why some of these supply circles are orange and why some are blue ? None of this area changed possesion, its all in Poland at the start of Barbarossa.

[image]local://upfiles/24850/959C12E59DFD40C0806D9B82002E8447.jpg[/image]



Cfant -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/19/2014 6:22:27 PM)

I already was wondering too. Eager to know the answer [:)]



Curtis Lemay -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/19/2014 6:57:31 PM)


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ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653

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could you put the links into the Article thread?


Thanks Bob, I'll do that.

Do you know why some of these supply circles are orange and why some are blue ? None of this area changed possesion, its all in Poland at the start of Barbarossa.

[image]local://upfiles/24850/959C12E59DFD40C0806D9B82002E8447.jpg[/image]


Only Blue forces can trace into Blue Locations. Only Red forces can trace into Red Locations. Both sides can trace into Gold Locations.



sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/20/2014 5:25:07 PM)

It looks like maybe it doesn't display the gold ones when New Supply is turned on ? [The first one I posted was with New Supply Off].

[image]local://upfiles/24850/4A819876ADF14332B183DD8AD94665FF.jpg[/image]



Curtis Lemay -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/20/2014 7:03:24 PM)


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ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653

It looks like maybe it doesn't display the gold ones when New Supply is turned on ? [The first one I posted was with New Supply Off].

[image]local://upfiles/24850/4A819876ADF14332B183DD8AD94665FF.jpg[/image]


There's some differences in trace-ability between New & Old. Maybe that's what's going on. I'd need to see the file to figure it out.



sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/21/2014 12:16:47 AM)

Personally, I never pay the colors any attention, I don't think it really has an important effect on the game or any decisions I make while playing. I was only asking because I am working on the Supply Tutorial video and I thought I maybe should explain all the different supply trace color possibilities. However, I would be happier to dodge the issue [as I will dodge the combat calculations when I do the combat video]. Unless there is an easy to follow guide somewhere.



shunwick -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/21/2014 9:33:46 AM)

Error...



Curtis Lemay -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/21/2014 1:57:07 PM)


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ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653

Personally, I never pay the colors any attention, I don't think it really has an important effect on the game or any decisions I make while playing. I was only asking because I am working on the Supply Tutorial video and I thought I maybe should explain all the different supply trace color possibilities. However, I would be happier to dodge the issue [as I will dodge the combat calculations when I do the combat video]. Unless there is an easy to follow guide somewhere.


Well, if the enemy can trace supply into your rear areas then you know that you must have a gap in your lines somewhere. So, it at least tells you that, for what it's worth.



tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/21/2014 2:57:14 PM)

what is attack vs limited attack?



Curtis Lemay -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/21/2014 3:40:01 PM)


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ORIGINAL: tinkyx

what is attack vs limited attack?


See section 10.5.1 of the manual.



tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/22/2014 7:58:27 AM)

What are those Obj tiles, Red/white/blue arrows and Formation PO tracks, All PO tracks buttons mean? I cant find in manual.

[image]local://upfiles/50377/2E519E806BC8432CA9B21D60E215B45D.jpg[/image]



Curtis Lemay -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/22/2014 1:55:34 PM)


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ORIGINAL: tinkyx

What are those Obj tiles, Red/white/blue arrows and Formation PO tracks, All PO tracks buttons mean? I cant find in manual.


Some features post-date the manual and are described in the "What's New.doc" (or "What's New.pdf"). This is one of those features. See update 3.4, section IX, item 39 (In Game Elmer Assist) for its description. Note that there is also a separate document for the feature as well: "Elmer Assist Primer.doc" (also in .pdf).



sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/22/2014 2:14:41 PM)

The 'What's New' is in the first topic of the first video, so it looks like these videos are already a failure ! [sm=Crazy-1271.gif]



tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/22/2014 2:47:22 PM)


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ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653

The 'What's New' is in the first topic of the first video, so it looks like these videos are already a failure ! [sm=Crazy-1271.gif]

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failure


Not really, I was thinking this is the standard basic feature and was not in manual as it might be too basic. My mistake :D



sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/22/2014 3:27:50 PM)

Yeah but see I didn't explain well enough, I guess. The manual was written long ago, so if you come across something not in it, you should go right to the What's New. But anyway, thanks for pointing out the PO Assist, I'll have to mention it in the PO Tutorial.



tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/22/2014 5:07:39 PM)

I am looking forward for your new videos. When will you release next? :)



tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/22/2014 5:17:36 PM)

so, basically what those formation PO tracks buttons means is letter computer to take control of units on behalf of player, is it?



sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/22/2014 6:41:27 PM)


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ORIGINAL: tinkyx

I am looking forward for your new videos. When will you release next? :)


Supply is up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhVdL9ukZa8

Note that I dragged on too long for this one, the audio starts lagging behind the video. In the future I'll keep them shorter by splitting into two parts if necessary.



sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/22/2014 6:43:36 PM)


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ORIGINAL: tinkyx

so, basically what those formation PO tracks buttons means is letter computer to take control of units on behalf of player, is it?


Basically yes. I plan on a video for that stuff, after the next two on Combat and Turn Phases.



sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/25/2014 12:49:52 AM)

Combat is up at - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r-3ttTu3f0&feature=youtu.be

Thanks for all the comments so far. Turn Phases are up next and I'll reference Bob's thread on the subject so I don't have to drone on trying to explain too much. All suggestions are welcome, although I may not be able to accomodate. For example, Shunwick suggested that I use a scenario instead of a mock up for the Supply Tutorial, but I couldn't find one that would focus attention on everything I thought should be covered.



tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/25/2014 9:16:58 AM)


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ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653

Combat is up at - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r-3ttTu3f0&feature=youtu.be

Thanks for all the comments so far. Turn Phases are up next and I'll reference Bob's thread on the subject so I don't have to drone on trying to explain too much. All suggestions are welcome, although I may not be able to accomodate. For example, Shunwick suggested that I use a scenario instead of a mock up for the Supply Tutorial, but I couldn't find one that would focus attention on everything I thought should be covered.


Thank sPzAbt653.



shunwick -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/25/2014 10:40:12 AM)


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ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653

Shunwick suggested that I use a scenario instead of a mock up for the Supply Tutorial, but I couldn't find one that would focus attention on everything I thought should be covered.


Yes, supply was always going to be difficult. I thought you handled it well.

Best wishes,
Steve



sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/27/2014 6:28:25 AM)

Tactical Rounds is up at - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA5kbyT_9SM&feature=youtu.be



larryfulkerson -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/28/2014 2:13:09 AM)

Hey Steve: It's thanksgiving day and I'm stuffed w/ turkey and stuffing. I'm watching your videos and seeing how
wonderful they are. They are exactly what I needed when I was learning. Good job. I appreciate you and the
work you're doing.



sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (11/28/2014 4:57:47 AM)

Thanks Mr. Fulkerson, hopefully some beginers will find them of some use.



tinkyx -> RE: Guide Newbies (12/5/2014 1:05:55 AM)

any new video in process?



sPzAbt653 -> RE: Guide Newbies (12/5/2014 8:44:25 AM)

I'm thinking about 'Formations & Cooperation'.



rustinpeace91 -> RE: Guide Newbies (12/7/2014 8:49:30 AM)

Love the videos. Extremely helpful stuff



Christolos -> RE: Guide Newbies (12/9/2014 12:43:39 AM)


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ORIGINAL: Curtis Lemay

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


Hi,

I started looking at your first move in your "France 1944 D-Day" scenario (to get some insights into helping me with the game learning curve) and had a question regarding the tactic of choosing a limited number of units to attack the beach hexes when you could otherwise attack with more units.

You do allude to the fact that it would be wasteful to attack with more units because the Germans have a lot of supporting artillery but I was wondering if you could elaborate on this a little more. Especially in the context of your doing this in the Omaha beach sector when facing a much tougher force.

I can sort of understand that you want to avoid defensive fire from the supporting artillery but wouldn't you also want to maximize the amount of damage you could deal to the defending unit as well?

Is it that the optimal way to do this is to essentially attack in waves (a few units at a time over successive combat rounds) which also helps to minimize losses?

My sense is that this is the case but it is not intuitively obvious for a beginner.

Many thanks,

C




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