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Unfortunately AI is still wacky......

Looking at the Dec 8 start scenarios (#31,34), the air groups on KB still have PH as their target.

In my first game against AI, this caused the Zeros to attack PH again losing several planes against the reinforced CAP.

I think their orders should be wiped. Human player will probably forget to reset orders/altitude, and AI will attempt to attack as happened to me.

Michael

Yeah, I saw that too -- I tried to clean out the orders, but I must've missed some Zeroes, because they tried to attack PH again on December 8.

Still scratching my head on that one... I know I had done all that, I must have copied the wrong files when I rezipped the scenarios...

Anyhow updated files now available to correct that..

Just did the first turn of Scen31 with new version, looks good !! I had the KB Zeros attack me also in previous one...but not anymore. And I see you implemented my CD unit suggestions [:)]

Cheers,

M.S.

Dec 19 1941 in Scen 31 stock map vs IJ AI (hard difficulty, first turn surprise/historical first turn off)). Wake has not been invaded so far (?), is this intentional ? Hongkong fell too early, maybe upping the prep points for infantry too and/or adding fort levels ? Other than that, it has gone very well (not for me as allies, getting worst butt-kicking vs. AI so far) gamewise [:)].

Cheers,

M.S.

ORIGINAL: Sardaukar

Dec 19 1941 in Scen 31 stock map vs IJ AI (hard difficulty, first turn surprise/historical first turn off)). Wake has not been invaded so far (?), is this intentional ? Hongkong fell too early, maybe upping the prep points for infantry too and/or adding fort levels ? Other than that, it has gone very well (not for me as allies, getting worst butt-kicking vs. AI so far) gamewise [:)].

Cheers,

M.S.

I took out the Wake invasion in the 12/8 starts, the AI will get around to it in time... As far as Hong Kong goes the AI ends up using 2 divisions to attack HK and it will always fall early 2X troops means HK gone sooner... Simply not many ways around that...

Looking into an issue with Russian activation that might mess a few things up and make me have to change a few things...

Glad you are finding this a challange that was the intent..

ORIGINAL: pry

I took out the Wake invasion in the 12/8 starts, the AI will get around to it in time... As far as Hong Kong goes the AI ends up using 2 divisions to attack HK and it will always fall early 2X troops means HK gone sooner... Simply not many ways around that...

Ah, figures. Now I'm tempted to throw in one RCT from West Coast to up the Wake I....but with my luck so far, I'll run into KB or something. [:D]
I've managed to avoid some mistakes from my previous games, even tho sending PoW and Repulse to Khota Bharu was maybe one..but previously I've gotten away with it...not this time..[:'(]. I'll tell how the PI and Singapore will go, In my previous campaigns they too have fallen too early.

I have to say I've having best time with WitP campaign so far with the Scen 31 !!

Cheers,

M.S.

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Singapore fell Jan 15, which is OK. I must admit I was surprised by AI with PI. Bit different approach than before..and things go in schedule for Japanese...just different approach.

I was able to get RCT, SBDs and 1000 mines into Wake I., so it remains to be seen how AI reacts. I also occupied Akyab with 2+ divisions...with plans to keep the Burma road open too. That's probably in vain, since AI seems to be slower in schedule, but working with force.

It's now Jan 19 1942 and IJ AI has done good job so far. It just landed to Aparri with force. PI is now completely encircled by IJ, nice pincer movement. And it didn't cost too many ships to IJN even, despite my efforts. I can still get the B-17s out, but I doubt I can get any P-40 units out of PI.

Pry:
Have to admit you have a good scen here (stock map 31) !!

And question: There are units called "Infrastructure" (actually there is a typo..since they are "Infastructure" in my game [:)])...they are static units in places like Sydney and Brisbane, belonging to Base Forces. What is their function...and why are they not replaceable ? (AFAIK, there are no such units in any pool..or do they belong to some hard-coded entity ))

Cheers,

M.S.

My game is up to 18th Feb 42 so far.

The AI has stationed a unit on the railroad north of Rangoon, cutting off my units there. I've diverted a supply convoy into Rangoon to drop off supplies and am keeping my fingers crossed it doesn't get hammered by LBA. (AVG, get ready for some LR CAP duties!)

Singapore still stands. I have about 32000 troops there, but lost a good 5000-10000 troops cut off to the north as the Japanese swept south.. could kick myself for that!

The Americans are under attack in Clark Field and Manilla.. however they are holding out well so far. Supplies in both Singapore and PI are getting low and this could be critical. In both area's any shipping attracts airstrikes like bees to honey but I can't see either area holding out long unless they get some more supplies.

Guam and Wake haven't been attacked yet. I have received intel that a Japanese attack on Guam is planned for early July.

The attack on Rabaul commenced about a week or so ago. Fighting there is still in the balance.

I have the China area under AI control and the Japanese have made some good advances there. The Chinese actually took one base themselves! (forget which one)

The Japense have landed at, and taken, all the bases along the northern coast of Sarawak/Borneo. Fighting is ongoing in Balikpapan and Taraken. Palembang has fallen.

I've noticed that my LBA seems more effective than previous games. If so this is likely due to changes in the 1.5 patch. I commonly see flights of 3 B17's getting 1 or 2 hits where this used to be rare in 1.4. However the list of sunk ships for Japan isn't much bigger than usual so they must have more damaged ships (and FOW is a factor of course) but it certainly isn't hampering their ability to move their troops.

The game continues to be very enjoyable. (This is the 8th Dec scenario on AB's map)

Good stuff Pry! [:)] I'll keep you informed as things progress. I'm planning on seeing this scenario through for quite a while yet.

ORIGINAL: Sardaukar
Pry:
Have to admit you have a good scen here (stock map 31) !!

All 6 are based on the same set of ideals, so all should play nearly the same. So far I am very pleased with both the how the scenarios play and the positive feedback. Several changes can not be determined until the game has advanced into 43/44 to see if things worked as intended.

And question: There are units called "Infrastructure" (actually there is a typo..since they are "Infastructure" in my game [:)])...they are static units in places like Sydney and Brisbane, belonging to Base Forces. What is their function...and why are they not replaceable ? (AFAIK, there are no such units in any pool..or do they belong to some hard-coded entity ))

This is something I added, it is a static place holder. When the scenario designer gives something to the players they will always use it if they are given access to it. I did the place holder to provide the additional benefit but at the same time keep them hands off. If they were not static then the Brisbane base force would be transported to PM faster than the Japanese player could blink. I only used this in well supplied bases so they should never become disabled and allow the player to move the unit...

I'll fix the spelling [;)] nobodys perfect.

Again thanks for the feedback..

ORIGINAL: Banquet
Good stuff Pry! [:)] I'll keep you informed as things progress. I'm planning on seeing this scenario through for quite a while yet.

It seems to be following the historical time line fairly well... Really Good to see Singapore and Manila still in Allied hands in mid-February 42, Are you feeling the pinch with the reduced numbers of Alied heavy bombers?? one thing for sure no strategic bombing campaigns in early 42... [;)]

ORIGINAL: pry



This is something I added, it is a static place holder. When the scenario designer gives something to the players they will always use it if they are given access to it. I did the place holder to provide the additional benefit but at the same time keep them hands off. If they were not static then the Brisbane base force would be transported to PM faster than the Japanese player could blink. I only used this in well supplied bases so they should never become disabled and allow the player to move the unit...

I'll fix the spelling [;)] nobodys perfect.

Again thanks for the feedback..

I thought it was to prevent moving of the big base forces in large cities. Good idea indeed !. Even tho I'm not going to move anything to PM just now...Catalina Is that I have in PM just (Jan 23) spotted IJN CV TF couple hexes east of Gili Gili..eeeekk !! [X(]. I have lots of ASW TFs running near Australia and I had to divert on Minelayer TF back...it was going to mine Lunga etc...but with IJN CVs around..I don't think so now !!

About Allied heavy bombers...I still have enough to do quite good naval attacks with B-17C/Es and LB-30s. Can even spare one LB-30 squadron to bomb Rangoon...I think I'll have to fly them at 30 000 ft first [:'(]. No massed bomber raids anywhere, though...just squadron-size harassment.

I sure hope I can get the B-17C/E units off the PI before it falls. Japan has just started major attack against PI, and I excpet it to fall before middle of Feb. I doubt I can get the P-40s out though.

And this time I don't wait around Balikpapan or Soerabaja with Surface Combat TF to catch IJN landings...KB is merciless if it arrives into Java Sea.

IJN has lost 6 subs so far, I've lost 1 with several moderately damaged...so that probably puts the losses to approximately twice the historical rate...but that's just how the game plays, so I'm not complaining. At least Air ASW works now properly.

Cheers,

M.S.

ORIGINAL: pry

ORIGINAL: Banquet
Good stuff Pry! [:)] I'll keep you informed as things progress. I'm planning on seeing this scenario through for quite a while yet.

It seems to be following the historical time line fairly well... Really Good to see Singapore and Manila still in Allied hands in mid-February 42, Are you feeling the pinch with the reduced numbers of Alied heavy bombers?? one thing for sure no strategic bombing campaigns in early 42... [;)]

Yep, definitely noticed less heavy bombers although the seemingly better results after the patch means if anything I'm doing more damage to Japanese shipping than I was in 1.4 with a standard scenario.

Singapore fell on 22nd Feb - The Japanese threw thousands more men into the battle (they had about 65-70 thousand in the end) My troop strength fell off and the supplies were down to 2000 of a requested 3500(ish).. and then.. gone.. overrun by the hoardes! I still have 3 squads of an AA unit further north but they didn't seem to want to retake Malaya on their own for some reason. [:D]

Is anyone playing any of these from the Japanese side besides me for test purposes ??? Tanaka, Brady ???

If so I would appreciate any feedback that you would care to share...