<r> Posted this in another 'air' related thread, but it applies here, too.<br/>
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Well as a new player I can say the whole air system is somewhat of a nightmare to comprehend/organise. <br/>
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As is the case for the rest of it, the manual tends to talk about 'what/how' but nothing much ...

<t> Well as a new player I can say the whole air system is somewhat of a nightmare to comprehend/organise.<br/>
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As is the case for the rest of it, the manual tends to talk about 'what/how' but nothing much about 'why/when'. It is very off-putting as a new player with dozens of airbase ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: balto<br/>
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SteelTrap, I love how you think. A flowchart and the like. I hope the game gods use your skills, I would love to see that type of info. <br/>
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But the 225 page guide, that too would be super awesome. <br/>
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I have tons of Matrix ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: BigAnorak<br/>

<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>I'm a bit surprised it needs to be as long as the manual,<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
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Don is very thorough, and has done some parts in small "baby" steps which take alot of space, and I have asked him to look at some of the ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: BigAnorak<br/>

<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>The manual gives good factual info on how the system works but what it DOESN'T do too well is put it in context for the average user. <e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
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We are curently proofing dlazlov66's "operational boot camp ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Adam Parker<br/>
What I would benefit from though, is a 3-4 page how to guide: "How do I do this? You do that", type of thing. If they could summarise what <U><s>[u]</s>needs <e>[/u]</e></U> to be done each turn and what <U><s>[u]</s>can <e>[/u]</e></U> be done ...

<t> Hi Jomni<br/>
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Yes, I sort of have the same thinking. The chances of success at higher HQ levels is explained reasonably well, with it seeming likely that anything beyond the 2nd level is unlikely to succeed irrespective of the leader.<br/>
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Will have to have a look. <br/>
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<t> The C&C issue was so crucial in "Hearts of Iron 2" with traits and ranks vital to effectiveness (not plugging it, simply the last 'complicated' war game I played for any time).<br/>
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While command points and distance to immediate HQ seem the most relevant, the rest strikes me as a litle ...

<t> The reasons I'd like to se it are:<br/>
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1. IT WAS FUN. You had to balance shifting factories to different types and the loss of available resources that created in combat units aginast the improved performances of units as they got the newer models. Necessary? No. Fun? YES.<br/>
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