A New Scenario by Fabio Mantegazza and New Small Arms Graphics at The ARMOR SIte!

Fabio Prado · Post by **Fabio Prado** » Sat Aug 25, 2001 11:01 pm

Hi, everybody!

I have just posted a brand new scenario on the British assault on Cristot, Normandy - 1944, by Fabio Mantegazza. To get it, go to ARMOR Site's Special Scenarios Page!
Also, posted new small arms impact graphics by Garth Van Horne. To get them go to ARMOR Site's Downloads Page!

Have Fun!

Fab

Figmo · Post by **Figmo** » Sun Aug 26, 2001 6:14 pm

Thanks Fabio! I'm on my way now!!

Figmo

Truckeye · Post by **Truckeye** » Mon Aug 27, 2001 12:13 am

i just noticed that this is in the SCEN011 slot. what scenario did i just erase?? any reason this wasnt in 2xx slot?? thanks its a FUN and TOUGH game!!

rich12545 · Post by **rich12545** » Mon Aug 27, 2001 3:20 am

Rule of thumb with SP. Every time you install a new scenario you need to check the slot and change as necessary. Every single time.

waynef · Post by **waynef** » Mon Aug 27, 2001 4:51 am

Could you please explain what this does? I cant find an explanation.

Also, posted new small arms impact graphics by Garth Van Horne. To get them go to ARMOR Site's Downloads Page!

<img src="confused.gif" border="0">

Larry Holt · Post by **Larry Holt** » Mon Aug 27, 2001 5:50 pm

I got a direct email that the new small arms shp caused the user's computer to crash. Its not clear if this was computer or shp related. If anyone else see's this, please post with details.

Thanks

dox44 · Post by **dox44** » Mon Aug 27, 2001 7:07 pm

i installed it and tried to play 3 games. I was
kicked out of SPWAW to the desktop each time. Computer was locked and had to re-boot.

i reinstalled the old .shp and haven't had a
problem since. i wasn't having any problems
before installing the "new" .shp...

anybody else have problems?

casebier

Truckeye · Post by **Truckeye** » Mon Aug 27, 2001 11:54 pm

if you dload a scen and its showing a slot you already have a game in, is it possible to change the slot you are sending it to? if so, how?

Larry Holt · Post by **Larry Holt** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 12:12 am

Originally posted by Truckeye:
if you dload a scen and its showing a slot you already have a game in, is it possible to change the slot you are sending it to? if so, how?

The slot is dictated by the scenario's name. When you download it, just put it in some temp directory, rename it to an open slot then move it into the SPWAW/scen directory.

SAMWolf · Post by **SAMWolf** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 12:23 am

Originally posted by Larry Holt:
I got a direct email that the new small arms shp caused the user's computer to crash. Its not clear if this was computer or shp related. If anyone else see's this, please post with details.

Thanks

I had this happen twice with the new .shp. Playing Mega campaign.
Both times it occurred when I selected the same Italian M13/40 to direct fire at a Command Post bunker.
The game just dropped back to desktop the first time, the second time, the machine rebooted.

G Van Horne · Post by **G Van Horne** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 5:26 am

<img src="redface.gif" border="0"> ... sorry, guys. I hope that it didn't cause a lot of problems. I have been running icon0015 with the changes for about two and a half weeks now with out any problems so I thot it would be ok to pass it on. I made it with v 6.1
again... I'm very sorry !
Did it work for anyone ?
Garth

SAMWolf · Post by **SAMWolf** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 5:47 am

Originally posted by G Van Horne:
<img src="redface.gif" border="0"> ... sorry, guys. I hope that it didn't cause a lot of problems. I have been running icon0015 with the changes for about two and a half weeks now with out any problems so I thot it would be ok to pass it on. I made it with v 6.1
again... I'm very sorry !
Did it work for anyone ?
Garth

Don't worry about. I take these "as is".

I haven't had any problem since that one turn.

I am also testing version 7 beta, so I didn't think anything of it at the time.

Marder_MatrixForum · Post by **Marder_MatrixForum** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 10:26 am

Hello!

I´m one of the unlucky boys:

I was kicked out of SPWAW to the desktop each time, after installed the new shp-file! But the problem is i didn´t make a backup!

<img src="redface.gif" border="0"> <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

Can somebody please send me the original file!

Thanks

Marder

Fenrir · Post by **Fenrir** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 2:25 pm

Hi Marder!

I have just sent the original file to you.

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To G van Horne:

I have been running the new file for the past few days and have experienced no problems. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Folkert

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RockinHarry · Post by **RockinHarry** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 6:26 pm

I also have NO problems so far with the new icon15.shp file. Only thing I noticed is the animation is played a little bit off-centered in the target hex and there seem to be an animation frame missing in the shapefile itself (No 62 I think..), although it doesn´t seem to influence the animation itself. Nevertheless,..I reinstalled the original icon15.shp as security measure....just in case.
Note: Actually I like the new animation sequence, it seems to be more noticeable.

BTW: Fabio Montegazza´s "Christot" scenario is worth a try, guys. It´s a challenging and tough battle for the Brits in bocage country! <img src="cool.gif" border="0">

__________
Harry

SAMWolf · Post by **SAMWolf** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 6:43 pm

Originally posted by Marder:
Hello!

I´m one of the unlucky boys:

I was kicked out of SPWAW to the desktop each time, after installed the new shp-file! But the problem is i didn´t make a backup!

<img src="redface.gif" border="0"> <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

Can somebody please send me the original file!

Thanks

Marder

I also forgot to make a backup of the original file.
Would someone be so kind as to e-mail me a copy, just in case I do run into problems.

TIA

Truckeye · Post by **Truckeye** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 6:56 pm

does anyone know what scen was in slot 011? is it good one worth trying to get again?

Fenrir · Post by **Fenrir** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 9:15 pm

To SAMWolf: Check your email!

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To Truckeye: This is the description of Scenario #11 (Unfortunately I never played it <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> )

GOTANDA'S ADVANCE

Japan Advance vs Australia
Malaya, January 18, 1942
Turns:14
Design: Stuart Millis

Bouyed by recent victories, the 25th Army advanced quickly southwards along the Malayan peninsula towards Singapore. British rearguard actions sought to stop the advance but with less conviction each time.
On the approach to the important provincial capital city of Kuala Lumpur yet another rearguard defence was set up, this time by an Australian Battalion backed up by anti-tank guns.
The company of ten tanks commanded by Captain Gotanda lead the advance in true Samurai spirit.
The Austalians destroyed Gotanda's command but failed to stop the inexorable Japanese advance. Johore fell in a few days. Singapore fell less than one month later, thus ending this campaign.

If you want the files, holler! <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

Folkert

Truckeye · Post by **Truckeye** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 11:19 pm

thanks, i think i played that one. it was pretty good, but i think i will live without it <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Fabs · Post by **Fabs** » Tue Aug 28, 2001 11:52 pm

To ensure that your scen files are not ovewritten, always use Scenario Manager.

You unzip your new scenario in the Unzipped directory, open Scenario Manager and set the Unzipped directory as the origin.

Set your normal SPWAW\Scen directory as the target and use the "move scenario" function to move it into the nearest empty slot, or any other slots you may care to use, according to how you like to organize your scenarios.

You can obtain the latest version of Scenario Manager from the SPWAW Downloads page for free.

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