<t> Thanks for the reponses guys. I think I figured it out. <br/> <br/> I'd never had an issue before and couldn't imagine a clean format would introduce a problem so I uninstalled and went step by step through the process again. Embarrassingly, I believe I forgot to install the CHS base package ...
<t> I just had to reformat my drive and re-install WitP. I'm running v1.806... CHS+NikMod Scenario 157... AB's extended map. Install went off without a hitch. However, when I begin to play my first turn as Allies (vs AI), the game will simply stop with a rather useless message from the OS, "WitP has ...
<t> I've owned the game for a couple of years now and have been lurking in the forums as well (a great place to hang out and read). I've had a couple of goes as smaller scenerios to get the mechanics down (mostly) and now am trying Scen 158 as Allies vs AI (CHS + NikMod). I am only up to 30-Dec-41 ...
<t> I do find it interesting that a single surface action in a single game has inspired such a lengthy thread about the naval combat model. I doubt anyone will have to think too hard to come up with a historical battle(s) the end result(s) of which would seem "broken" when looked at on paper ...