Two Possible Supply Bugs (Spain and Russia)

[MJY]

Hey all,

I have identified two possible supply glitches. One in Spain and one in Southern Russia. Note that I am playing the Fall Weiss II -- WIE 14.0 mod, but I strongly suspect these issues apply to other mods and the main game as well.

Issue 1
When Spain first joins the Axis (e.g., through successful diplomacy), the Spanish cities of Bibao and Pamplona in the north-eastern corner of the country are set to only ONE supply point whereas all other Spanish cities are set to FIVE points. Not only does this reduce Axis income, but it prevents Axis units from easily operating to southern Spain for an attack on Gibraltar.

My questions is this. Is this a "glitch" or is it a "design choice?" And if it is the latter, what is the rationale?

Issue 2
In this game, the Axis have driven deep into the Caucuses from eastern Turkey. At present, the Axis occupy Armavir and the town of Kizlyar has been reduced to one supply point through strategic bombing.

In effect, the two Soviet rail lines from Moscow into southern Russia have now been cut. Nevertheless, the Russian cities in southern Russia remain at their maximum supply and income levels. For example, Grozny and Baku (as well as the adjacent oil fields) remain at 10 strength points. Should they not now be capped at five points?

This is exactly what happens if the Axis isolates Leningrad by capturing or reducing the cities and towns located between Leningrad and Moscow. And it is also the case if northern Russia is cut off from Moscow (e.g., by the occupation or reduction of Volkhov and Vologda).

Moreover, in this same game, the Allies have reduced Paris and Caen below five strength points and this has had the effect of reducing the supply level and income generation potential of all the Axis cities in western France and Spain.

Should not the situation apply in southern Russia as arises in the other two scenarios? To borrow a famous phrase: "Enquiring minds want to know."

MJY

[BillRunacre]

Hi

I've replied about 1) in your other post, and for 2) Are there resources in Soviet held territory marked as either Industrial Centers or Primary Supply Centers?

If so, these will maintain the strength of Soviet resources that are connected to them at their normal levels.

There's an explanation of how Key Resources work on pages 76-7 of the Manual. Just search for the term and it will take you there!