Operational maps and Combat mission?

[ETF]

I understand this program could also be used for an operational maps.....using the scenario editor it would also be able to have a break and if chosen play out interesting tactical battle using the tactical wargame franchise combat mission. Have any of you guys done this or have seen it?

Thanks Cheers

[Phoenix100]

Can't get what you're suggesting at all, ETF, sorry. What do you mean?

[Werewolf13]

I think I understand what ETF is saying.

1) Play out at the macro level a battle in Command Ops.
2) At an interesting point in the macro level battle halt command ops and play the micro level (company/plt/squad/individual vehicle) level battle out using Combat Mission.

Neat idea.

Never seen it done.

Would probably be difficult to accomplish.

I'd pay for it if anyone could actually make it happen.

[ETF]

Thanks Werewolf It was late and I was typing from my ipad.....that is exactly what I was trying to say. It was mentioned in the combat mission thread that someone had been able to do exactly what you deciphered from my post. Don't think it is possible though upon reflection.

[DerGrenadier]

Thers something simliar at BF but they are using Panzer Campaigns.

http://www.battlefront.com/community/sh ... p?t=110594

I think this pointing in the direction that you mean.

[ETF]

Yes indeed. Not the easiest of systems to learn though and LOTS of paper and pen calculations to make. I think our group is looking more to the John Tillers games with there excellent scenario editor.

[dazkaz15]

I wish there was something like this for Hearts of Iron 3, where there is a Command Ops map for each zone, and the opposing Divisions, and brigades would spawn on the side they approach from.
The tough part would be for the Defending AI to be competent enough to place its units in good defensive positions on its side of the map, prior to the commencement of the scenario, baring in mind the variety of units and equipment, it will have to distribute.

[Phoenix100]

I wish I could play HOI3.......I bought it then started on it, then became very quickly bewildered. Messages all over all the time. I had no idea what to do. Read the manual, maybe? But on principle I can't do that. Anyone want to tell me it's worth it?