Couple of questions re: Operations

[genehaynes]

1. Why am I able to change the force composition of my (computer) opponent? I'm playing the Central Slugfest Operation as the Allies, yet I can change the force makeup of the Germans for the next tactical battle. Is this as designed?

2. Even though I assign air support to my Battle Group, it never shows up (i.e. the Air Support button never highlights) during the tactical battle. Weather conditions were daytime, clear skies. One time I assigned Arty support and it DID show up. Is there some randomness built in as to whether or not you get the requested support?

[SteveMcClaire]

The ability to change the AI opponents' forces was something that was in older versions of Close Combat, and while it was something I had initially removed for Panthers, the beta testers asked for it back. If you don't want to do this (and avoid the spoilers) you can leave that button alone.

Air support takes a while to arrive -- 5 to 12 minutes for the Allies, 8-12 minutes for Axis. If you end the battle before that time you won't see it. Could this be what happened?

Steve

[genehaynes]

Steve,

Thanks for the response.

1. I won't adjust my opponemts force in the future. The option to do so certainly doesn't hurt anything.

2. Air support: you could be right. Several of the tactical battles didn't last too long. The next time I assign air support I'll pay attention to the length of the battle.