Before I mention anything about the scenario itself, I like to state my intention of not posting it for general download. ETO Blitz is based upon house rules, even if most of it is normal game mechanics. What is more, it can only be played between real opponents, why play against the AI, even if possible, is not to be recommended. All this means that there will be a lot of questions from people trying to play it, and I have laid down so much time with RtV and ToW the last year, that I feel there must be a limitation of that in the future.
In consequence of the above stated, I will therefore send the scenario to anyone interested in it under the provision that the user read the house rules himself and decide how to play with his opponents without my involvement.
In addition, I will agree to three more groups playing ETO on HQ, Red, Green and Yellow. As I said, Blue is presently at it since Green broke up some weeks ago. There’s place for three more groups. Above that, I feel it will probably be too time consuming once more; thus the limitation. Playing on HQ will entitle the members full rules support and everything else, however, and they can also discuss issues with players in the other groups.
What in ETO Blitz differs from the normal Time of Wrath?
Part of the German economy is located outside Germany proper, recreating the Scandinavian iron ore, the Romanian oil and the Balkan trade. Same goes for the British, with some of its resources in the Middle East. These changes make the Norwegian, Balkan and North African campaigns more natural.
A slightly tweaked combat system, with toned down difference between corps and divisions, and combat resolution depending less on multi-hex tactics.
An interdiction system, which allows air units to attack the opponent’s supply network, causing him reductions in combat ability at the front.
A more controlled production regarding unit placement, upgrading, time of delivery and limitation of units in parallel line.
A great number of the events present in the normal ToW have been removed, making for more PBEM-friendly games.
More sea zones: North Sea Coastal Waters, Black Sea with ports and Caspian Sea with ports.
Possibility to trade between certain countries despite lack of ports.
Recon units and weak militia units added to the game.
A different economical system, making conquering nations actually pay for their conquests, not only reap from them.
ETO Blitz uses its own set of graphics. It can’t be played with other sets and the ETO graphics can’t be used for other games.
If anyone likes to try the ETO Blitz, give me your e-mail address through personal messages and I send it to you. If you like to join the playing at HQ, let me know. It is good if you have already played the game for a while, but it is no obligation.
Screenshot from current trial game:
