RHS Level 7.757 files and new pwhex set uploaded

[el cid again]

I will issue 7.691 microupdate within the hour. This mainly addresses Wake island invasion issues re 5 non EOS scenarios. It also adds/corrects some USN LSTs and one land HQ for Japan (in non-EOS scenarios for the latter). This is
7.691.

I plan to redo pwhex and the location file - and Cobra will match map art - for 7.70. Aden will move South one hex.
The map barrier "North" (actually East) of Madagascar will expand and the ship tracks will become more complex - and
cross connected. Amsterdam Island art will be added to the Southern route in hex 19/137. We may add Diego Garcia in a cross track. I think we can permit flights between Durban and Addu Atol as well as Diego Garcia - same distance.
We will permit ships to move NE from Madagascar (they cannot just now) - and come out not too far from Ceylon. I think we can add die Erste Monsoons (German subs in the Indian Ocean) at this time as well - midwar - based on Java and Penang Malaya.

[el cid again]

7.691 microupdate sent to primary distribution list.

[Bombur]

If we upgrade these scenarios, what will happen with our v7.679 games?

[el cid again]

Nothing. Existing games will continue to use existing units. New games will use the new ones. Only land units and naval units are affected - and very few of either.

[el cid again]

RHSEOS 7.692 microupdate is uploaded. No other scenario is affected. It only relates to three ships - Chitose, Chiyoda and Nisshin - which should be CVL in EOS (and are in Levels 5 and 6). They already have CVL type air groups. This matches the ships with the air groups. This is technically historical insofar as all these ships were originally designed so they could be completed as CVL as one of several options: EOS just elected to take that option first (instead of second).

[el cid again]

Technical update micro update 7.693 issued - eratta and slight enhancements. Expect one of these per day for two days then 7.70 with new maps and pwhex - and freezing.

[el cid again]

7.694 microupdate uploaded. Adding German and Thai subs. Relocating point of origin of Americal to Panama.
Otherwise eratta punching.

[Fletcher]

el cid again, one question... where can I download the 7.694 microupdate ?. Thanks in advance !
Cheers from Spain.
 PD: i tried to get it in the CobraAus RHS download link in this forum, but no links to sendspace there..
 

[CobraAus]

i tried to get it in the CobraAus RHS download link in this forum, but no links to sendspace there..

ETA 5 mins

Cobra

[el cid again]

The microupdate was incomplete. That is, you need the class files - and they were not uploaded. They are now in upload process.

[Fletcher]

Thanks ! ..please tell us when ready..

[el cid again]

I have connectivity problems. When these are solved I will upload x.695 comprehensive update.

It combines C/D type escorts into two ship units - creating slots - and adds all the German submarines in theater.

It addresses a number of eratta - mainly pointers - and also requires new Thai/German ship art. Level 7 still has more eratta than 5 and 6 do.

[el cid again]

7.695 upload process initiated

[Fletcher]

In 7.695 update version RHS MOD the german U-boats enter like reinforcements at Tokyo..Could be possible to get historicall area of entry to them ? (I don´t sure about and I need to document about it but from East Africa or South America probably??).
Thanks in advance
Amazing work !

[el cid again]

ORIGINAL: Fletcher

In 7.695 update version RHS MOD the german U-boats enter like reinforcements at Tokyo..Could be possible to get historicall area of entry to them ? (I don´t sure about and I need to document about it but from East Africa or South America probably??).
Thanks in advance
Amazing work !

They do not enter at Tokyo UNLESS you never took Penang. Tokyo is default entry point if the primary one is not Japanese - in hard code - I cannot change that.

Area of entry is not possible - it is off the map. I elected to use Penang (Alor Star actually on our map). There is no Axis base in the right area - no slot for one - and nothing to make ops in that area work realistically. Do you want German subs in a one hex wide Allied shipping channel? Do you want the Allies to capture the base - and kill all German reinforcements - or rather send them all to Tokyo?

[Fletcher]

Thanks for answers El cid I agree with you but could be possible to make a independent "Only-Axis" channel with a german U-boats entry point ? Excuse me if the question could be stupid, it´s only an idea, i have not edit acknowledge to know about it.
Thanks in advance !!
 

[el cid again]

pwhex set 7.80 uploaded - it has nothing to do with Level 5 or 6 - and only addresses the East map edge

New map art will follow - but isn't required for things to work

Do NOT upgrade to this pwhex UNLESS you have NO task forces in the eastern map edge columns - as they might get trapped otherwise

There will be another pwhex version for Level 7 only tomorrow - adding another access path - and possibly cross channels

It isn't possible to move Aden to 1/15 due to a hard code issue (Nothing in column works base wise)

[el cid again]

ORIGINAL: Fletcher

Thanks for answers El cid I agree with you but could be possible to make a independent "Only-Axis" channel with a german U-boats entry point ? Excuse me if the question could be stupid, it´s only an idea, i have not edit acknowledge to know about it.
Thanks in advance !!

First, there are no proper Allied bases able to contest entry in the Atlantic area - and no forces for them. As Joe Wilkerson said - a good point to STOP expanding war in the Pacific is the Atlantic! We only have LOGISTIC access in the Atlantic - not operating forces.

Second, AI will not understand such a base - and many players let AI run Japan - while some no doubt let it run the Allies.
We would generate a can of worms with it in such games.

Third, I have no slots for more bases - every change requires killing something.

Fourth, operations in the channels in that area would not be realistic. We do allow ops in the multiple channels EAST of Madagascar - but that is different - because there are several (we are adding more right now) - and because various bases and naval air units can operate in range of them. ONE channel would be too restrictive - and for both sides - and the situation of an Allied dominated South Atlantic does not apply here because there is no way to work the base structure - and what bases we have are spread across the whole map bottom.

I have adopted the standard that we draw the line at the Madagascar and Panama mini map edges - and we barely can do those properly. Sorry - but

WITP II might tie into a War in Europe and the dual game might be up to doing this well. If it happens.

[Fletcher]

El Cid, I download the last updates and I try, but I meet a new problem...
IN capetown or Durban I can not remember now, the AV Albatross (RN) is classified like SHIP TYPE "NONE", when click over her the game crash.
 
Thanks in advance.

[CobraAus]

IN capetown or Durban I can not remember now, the AV Albatross (RN) is classified like SHIP TYPE "NONE", when click over her the game crash.

I have confirmed this is CTD bug and I have reported it to Sid
cause Albatross set up as ship but the matching class has not been set up
it is based at Durban so until fixed do not look at it

Cobra Aus