genesismwt -> RE: Unit visibility--ambush/hide abilities? (5/3/2016 2:01:50 AM)
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ORIGINAL: DSteckel Just purchased the game this weekend and really enjoying it--especially with the ASL mods! Really brings back some good memories-- I do have a question though: Are *all* enemy units always immediately discovered when you have LoS to them? Is there no way to hide or trigger an ambush otherwise? I was playing Tutorial IV yesterday, and my two bazooka teams were immediately spotted and shelled by the Marder and two StuGs on Turn 1. My 57mm ATG managed to get one StuG before it was the crew's own turn to take a dirt nap. I had hoped that units in cover/concealment would not be so immediately discoverable without firing/moving first. ========================================================================================================= Try some of the user made scenarios. You can't HIP in the game. But you can come close in games where you place your units. Hold one or some for a later turn, in the hopes of catching an enemy in a bad spot. I adapted "North Bank" to try this out. The AT gun for the Brits does not appear until turn two. It's not true HIP, but being able to catch King Tigers with side shots is a big help.Once placed, you will have a prep fire before they can be fired on. If you like a scenario that already has units placed, then use the editor to make your own version and modify it so that you can "HIP" the units of your liking. Also, just because it can be put on board on the first turn, does not mean that you must do so. Try it with "Agony of Doom" or "The Mad Minute". Look at the scenario in the editor before you start. Write down where you are going to put the units(very HIP like) Start the scenario and just don't place you intended HIP units until a turn and circumstance of you choosing. Also, pick an alternate hex to be safe, the game won't let you place a unit in a hex that the enemy is in or has passed through. I suggest writing down hexes before you start as it makes it much too easy to just have your pick of spots when you choose to place the hidden units. Hope this helps!
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