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OP FIRE Against Units Moving Into Concealment/Cover - 4/16/2001 3:33:00 AM

DELTA32

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One thing that has really disappointed me about the SPWAW system is the manner in which OP FIRE engages units moving into woods, forests, building hexes, etc., from the rear ! As an example, infantry units moving into a concealed/cover hex (such as woods or buildings) from the rear of the hex should NOT be engaged by enemy fires ! OP FIRE is treating these units exactly as they are treated as though moving into a clear or open terrain hex for purposes of OP FIRE target engagement ! Units moving from outside a defender's line-of-sight into the aforementioned terrain types should NOT be engaged until they fire their weapons. Tactically, it is only prudent to move into cover/concealment from the rear...yet SPWAW does not allow players to use this tactic. What gives ? Thoughts, opinions, comments ? Delta 3-2

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- 4/16/2001 6:11:00 AM

Paul Vebber

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IF a unit is not spotted when it moves into such a location and is not spotted when it moves into the "cover" hex, then it will remain unspotted and will not be engaged. THis frequently happens with infantry (especially scouts) moving into woods or rough. A tank howevery is not likely to be concealed by <50m of woods. THese targets are generally spotted when they move close enough to the edge of the tree line to be spotted. THe "density" of woods is a function of visibility, if the visibility is very good you can often see 100m into the tree line. Experience plays a role in this twoo as higher expereince makes you less likely to be spotted in such circumstances. MOving one hex a turn will also make it much less likely you will be spotted. As does the enemy proximity to cover. German tanks were rairly quiet actually, but if you are 2 or 300 yards away, its likely you will hear the enmy vehicles and be cued where to look for them by the sound.

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