New Scenario - In the Update 2.1

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Wed Jun 28, 2000 7:21 am

I managed to squeeze one scenario into the 2.1 update. You may not have noticed it. It is scen057.

And these slots will all be filled to 100 very soon. Two more campaigns are coming too.

Here is "Cut Off"

CUT OFF!

Japanese Advance vs US Army Delay
Mokmer, New Guinea, June 12, 1944
Turns: 18

Design: Wild Bill Wilder

THE BACKGROUND

General MacArthur's forces in their long, painful conquest of the w2nd largest island in the world, New Guinea, were finally reaching the end of their two year campaign.

As Allied forces moved slowly westward, the next item of conquest was Biak Island. With its various airfields, Biak could present problems to the attacks on the Marianas by Admiral Nimitz's Marine and Army troops.

The major Japanese defensive force on the island was the 22nd Infantry Regiment, commanded by Colonel Kuzume. He could also field a company of light tanks. It was a sizable defense group.

Against this force came US Army troops of the 41st Division. After a rather uneventful landing, the GIs began the capture of Mokmer Airfield.

After fighting their way through the village to the north of the airstrip, a fierce counterattack was launched by troops of the 2nd Battalion of the 222nd with tank support.

The US 3rd Battalion, 163rd, suddenly found itself cut off and under heavy attack by the Japanese. One platoon was totally severed from the main body of the battalion.

Under repeated attack, the 3rd was in danger of being engulfed. The tank platoon of the 603rd Tank Company supporting the battalion was smothered in banzai charges.

The US Navy stepped into the action with support from LCI-34, a rocket carrying landing craft, and the destroyers Stockton and Reid. Then hidden Japanese coastal guns opened up and hit the Stockton, forcing the destroyers to withdraw. The 3rd was on its own.

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In Arduis Fidelis
Wild Bill Wilder
Coordinator, Scenario Design
Matrix Games

Tankhead · Post by **Tankhead** » Wed Jun 28, 2000 7:28 am

Thanks WB I'm always looking forward to your scenarios you are such a master at it.

Tankhead

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Wed Jun 28, 2000 7:46 am

Thanks, Tankhead.

That means a lot to me.

I look for unique situations in history, something that makes a battle stand out. Then I try to find a way to convey that to the computer.

Battles such as this one offer themselves handily to such efforts. It provides something a little "different," a surprise or two and makes it more challenging and more fun.

The encouragement is very much appreciated on this end. There will be more...WB

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In Arduis Fidelis
Wild Bill Wilder
Coordinator, Scenario Design
Matrix Games

GeneralOberst Teufel · Wed Jun 28, 2000 4:40 pm

Ahh.. Japan VS US

Just Like old times cannot wait to play tonight

Thanks

GeneralOberst Teufel

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Wed Jun 28, 2000 8:37 pm

At your orders, Mein General! Enjoy!...WB

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In Arduis Fidelis
Wild Bill Wilder
Coordinator, Scenario Design
Matrix Games

Beantown · Post by **Beantown** » Wed Jun 28, 2000 10:02 pm

Gentlemen,
I've been a Steel Panthers fan since the game was released eons ago, and I want to pass on that this is the most unselfish, suprlative effort I've seen in the wargaming community in some time. I also am looking forward to the new revisions of the old SSI titles as well, as they were great in their day. Wild Bill, your scenarios are always a treat, and I've learned much just by studying your layouts. Can't wait for the new stuff, and I have but one simple question: any Stalingrad stuff in the pipeline? Again, gentlemen thanks for the superior effort, and I'll pass the word about the company to my other fanatical gaming friends.

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Wed Jun 28, 2000 10:30 pm

Beantown, glad you asked that question, but first thanks for the kind words. It is an encouragement to me personally.

Stalingrad! I would not take that one on. But Redleg, one of our top testers and designers did, using the BIG maps.

Wait till you see this Stalingrad! One scenario. How about eight?

I hope to post the first one today. You will love these. Good job Redleg! Kursk, Berlin, Bagration, and Korsun Pocket also coming, plus battles around the Dnieper...

Wild Bill

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In Arduis Fidelis
Wild Bill Wilder
Coordinator, Scenario Design
Matrix Games

Dice4Eyes · Post by **Dice4Eyes** » Wed Jun 28, 2000 10:41 pm

Now i know there is a god and his name is Redleg.

I love the east front. Are you ready for total war fellas.

Thanks in advance.

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Ever played chess with death

Mvh Daniel E.

Von Rom · Post by **Von Rom** » Thu Jun 29, 2000 2:09 am

As always thanks everyone: Wild Bill, Redleg, and all you great guys...

Awh shucks - you're too good to us - looking forward to many, many more...

Say Wild Bill - you guys are great scenario designers - have you written an article or two on how to set up and design good scenarios? I'd love to find out how to do it.

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A King Tiger can give you a definite edge...

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Thu Jun 29, 2000 3:24 am

There is a tutorial in the manual on scenario design. It is called Making War.

Check it out...WB

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In Arduis Fidelis
Wild Bill Wilder
Coordinator, Scenario Design
Matrix Games