The Battle of the Crescent - 1/20/70 - AAR (Berto vs. AI)

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The Battle of the Crescent - 1/20/70 - AAR (Berto vs. AI)

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In this, my second play through of the Vietnam "The Battle of the Crescent" (Bo_Duc_1970.scn), I am doing much better as the Americans than the first time around.

A different game, a different conflict, with different units and terrain, requires different tactics. Duh.

As the Americans, don't lead with your ground forces. The NVA/VC are mean SOBs at close range. Instead, use your abundant airstrikes, helo gunships, and artillery to soften up the enemy first. Whittle down the enemy, then close in.

After playing so much CSME, unlearn some bad, inappropriate habits. Vietnam's a whole new game. It goes without saying?

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Systematically wearing down the foe.

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A Minor Victory is in the bag.

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And so it ends, close to a Major Victory, but no cigar. A Minor Victory cigarillo only.

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On first play through, I thought this scenario was unbalanced in favor of the NVA. It had me a bit worried.

No worry. I just had to drop my Middle East mindset and adopt some new tactics. With thoughtful play, the Americans can easily win this.

This was vs. the AI. Loads of fun. It seems to play realistically too. We still have lots of work ahead of us, many wrinkles to iron out, but already this is shaping up to be an awesome game. You can take my word for it. [;)]
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