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Alexandra -> (7/9/2001 9:18:00 AM)
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Marauder made some interesting comments I felt compelled to respond to :)
Next C&C is fine for some scenarios but not as realistic as it should be. I do not think that a real C&C for a game is possible as a subordinate Platoon Leader can decide to act on their own initiative and move in another direction to stop a flank attack. Current spwaw C&C does not permit this type of action to the degree that it should or even reflect a unit becoming lost or simply running away when it hears the guns booming in the distance.
This is true. A game cannot simulate every aspect of battle. As Marauder said, C+C doesn't always simulte a platoon leader's ability to make a snap decision, though, if you plan well, you'll always have the orders to do so. However, on the other hand, the game engine also doesn't simulate a platoon, company, or battalion melting away because of a leader being killed, so I think those things balance out.
It all depends on another thing if C&C is for you or not or both and that is this - how long do you want a game to last? With C&C on - a short game can beome a long play.
After playing both ways - I really do not find that much difference except on lenght it takes to play one turn. With busy work and family time - C&C off during spwaw game maybe the better way to play when time is rare.
I find this very very interesting, as I've not seen any time differences, myself, when playing C+C on or C+C off.
Both ways have merits but it is the time factor that makes me shy away from playing with C&C on the majortiy of games I play.
IMHO -- I find that with current Fog of War in game -a player does not have an omni-presence on the cyber battlefield.
I disagree here - to an extent. The player does have a much larger view - with C+C on or off - than the simulated platoon leader would have.
From what I've seen using C+C, it's not at all hard to use. What it makes you do is plan better, and to hold reserves, like a real commander. This is because, with C+C on, if you get suprised, you cannot automatically react to it. I've had zero C+C probs, playing the Russians, in the Stalingrad League, and none of my opponents have said anything about having any with the Germans. So, in conclusion, I'd echo 11Bravo, above, play with it, and learn it. It's not for everytime you play, but, IMO, it makes the game much much better.
Alex
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