Guide Newbies

[Oberst_Klink]

ORIGINAL: dlazov66

Oberst where is this Sandbox Tut located? I checked my game and dont' see it.

There you go Don: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/562 ... 0%2743.rar

Klink, Oberst

[tinkyx]

ORIGINAL: Cfant2

ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653

I looked on YouTube and didn't see anything like a tutorial. Seems like we should have one. Probably it should be something comprehensive and scripted, but I'm not up for that at this point in time. I could open a small scenario and play a few turns, then post the video. Maybe that will help. Any specific requests ?

Very good idea! This could help new players a lot. I'd suggest a small, easy one like the Tannenberg-scenario. It's short and only has infantry, cavalry and artillery. So you can explain the basics very well.

Ok, so when can I expect to read or watch it?

[Zovs]

Thanks Oberst!

If you ever find out where those square counters come from let me know LOL...

[sPzAbt653]

Ok, so when can I expect to read or watch it?

I've done a couple practice runs, I think I'll have to break it down into sections of short videos. I'll try to do the first one today. I'll post a link here when I get it done.

[tinkyx]

that is quick, i cant wait

[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.

[tinkyx]

what are those circled supply means? I dont know how to interpret those.

[sPzAbt653]

They show the supply level of each hex.

I guess a video on supply should be added to the list.

[tinkyx]

great, these videos are helpful

[Oberst_Klink]

ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653

They show the supply level of each hex.

I guess a video on supply should be added to the list.

Well done Steve! Well, 3 more months and we shall meet at Ottos or one of the ACW battlefields, aye?

Klink, Oberst

[Curtis Lemay]

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? :


tm.asp?m=2231803

[sPzAbt653]

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.

[Cfant]

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

[Curtis Lemay]

ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653

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.

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

[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].

[Curtis Lemay]

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].

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]

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]

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[Curtis Lemay]

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]

what is attack vs limited attack?