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I thought I'd make a new thread where we can gather suggestions regarding notifications(simple messages that pops up after AI turn is over) and also suggestions for Decision events.

So to start off

Notification/Event:

-Notification/Event about the start of bombing campaign in Germany.
Effect: Allies start bombing German cities.

-Notification/Event about Maykop oilfields being sabotaged by USSR when Germans get close to it.
Effect: Maykop oilfields get less MPP's when Germans capture it.


Decision Event:


-Decision Event about rebuilding Maykop Oilfields or not.(if rebuilt should get 10 MPP's imo, but should cost alot and take time)

-Decision Event about creating Syrian garrison if conquered by axis.

-Decision Event about creating Army group A and B from Army group South when reaching Rostov/Morozovsk.
(Buy a HQ significantly cheaper than normally, deployed in Rostov.)

-Decision Event about starting bombing campaign in Germany for the allied (could perhaps get 1-2 strategic bombers for less than normal price)

Also perhaps make an event about buying a railgun cheaper than normally sometime during the campaign(which can be used in barbarossa)

The editor is a great tool and even if events do not get included in the game, you can include them in your own.

Below are a few of the many decision events (some very much What if, and some historical) I've generally built into my own private campaigns in SC2. Some other notable things would be Axis Oil Shortages (Continuous supply reductions in major German Industrial Centers if Caucasus oil fields are not captured by certain dates), and events to increase the military of minors as the course of the war goes on (i.e. Lend Lease Agreements etc.) It may be too early in testing to get deep into what other events we can add, but I'd like to just toss these into the conversation. The political, military, supply etc. effects of the below decisions may not be 100% clear right now and since I wrote them for myself I had already known the effects and did not give it too much consideration at the time. The below are also not in chronological order.

Prepare Ireland to join the war if UK is invaded:
Though the Irish government has declared a strict neutral policy regarding the crisis in Europe, both the Irish and our own government have quietly discussed the need to prepare Ireland if the Axis invade Great Britain. Ireland refrains from making any real commitments that would be seen as anything other than a strict policy of neutrality but have agreed to search out suitable airfields for the RAF if Great Britain is invaded. By making these preparations, should London fall to the Axis, we could expect Ireland to join the Allies and RAF Aircraft to be stationed in Ireland. However, it must be emphasized that should the Axis refrain from invading the UK we should not expect any action by the Irish government for the entire course of the war. Should the UK continue with preparations with the Irish government in case of an Axis invasion? It will cost 10 MPP For 8 Turns.

Turn 1 Allies:
The Anglo-Portuguese Alliance, ratified at the Treaty of Windsor in 1386, between England and Portugal is the oldest alliance in the world. This alliance, which goes back to the Middle Ages, has served both countries, and now the UK must decide weather to invoke this alliance and bring Portugal into the Allies. We have 2 under strength divisions and an HQ prepared for immediate dispatch to Portugal should we proceed. Though, we must consider the consequences of invoking this alliance, as our experts agree that Portuguese non-belligerency is essential to keep Spain from entering the war on the side of the Axis. Should Portugal mobilize for war on our side, Franco's Spain could fall into the Axis camp and quickly overrun our longest standing ally. Even with the threat of Spain joining the Axis, should we invoke the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance and have Portugal mobilize for war?

Germany: An Alliance With Greece
Mein Führer, It has come to our attention that we may be able to persuade Greece to sign the Tripartite Pact. The Metaxas government is certainly pro-Berlin and also at least sympathetic to improving deteriorating relations with Rome. The Greek government could be persuaded enough to join the Axis if they receive territorial concessions from both Bulgaria and Italian occupied Albania. However doing so will certainly complicate political relations with Bulgaria, and forcing our Italian ally to make concessions will likely lower the morale of the Italian Forces. Mein Führer, should we agree to the concessions in the Balkans and permit Greece to sign the Tripartite Pact?

Germany: Fall Blau
Mein Führer, the summer offensive against the Red Army must take precedence over all other objectives. Our country will soon face oil shortages and the Soviet oilfields in the Caucus will provide much needed oil for the continuation of the war. To ensure our strategic positions in the Caucasus we must make certain that Stalingrad falls, otherwise the Soviets will be in position to flank any footholds we make in this region. Both the German Army and our allies have made preparations for the summer offensive code named Fall Blau. However further equipment, formation and logistical costs will require approval so that our reinforcements will be ready for battle. Mein Führer, do you approve the costs of supplying the German Army and her allies the necessities to reinforce the Eastern Front for our planned offensive Fall Blau? Cost 120 MPP for 5 Turns.

Germany: Send Von Rippentrop to Switzerland
Mein Führer, we should expect Switzerland to maintain there long standing position of neutrality throughout the course of the war. With little risk, or benefit of the Swiss government entering the war on either side, it is advisable that we use the Swiss banking system to store our plundered gold reserves, and to convert currency so that we may conduct trade with some neutral European countries, which otherwise may not be possible. We should also be able to establish trade between our two nations. By Sending diplomats to Switzerland we can help ensure that the Swiss will be cooperative, and while Switzerland will officially remain a neutral country, we should be careful to maintain a positive relationship with the country or risk devastating our foreign trade. Mein Führer do you approve expanding our economic relationship with Switzerland? Cost 25 MPP.

Germany: Send Von Rippentrop to Portugal
Mein Führer, Although the Portuguese Government under the rule of Antonio Salazar has protested the war, Von Rippentrop reports that the Portuguese will maintain a neutral policy. It is advisable that we reach a trade agreement with Portugal to import very important raw materials for military production. These shipments will be conducted with thinly veiled secrecy and will be mainly routed through Switzerland. It is important that we not only keep adequate relations with both Portugal and Switzerland to ensure a steady supply of raw materials, but also Spain, as the materials will be shipped by land and transit directly through Spanish territory. We can expect the first shipment to begin January 1. Mein Führer, should we send Von Rippentrop to Portugal to finalize an agreement for the import of Portuguese raw materials? It will cost 25 MPP for 2 Turns for initial set up costs and logistics of the agreement.

USA: Aircraft Delivery to Sweden
Before the conflict in Europe the Swedish government placed an order for hundreds of military aircraft. However with the state of conflict around the globe it is advisable that we keep these aircraft in the USA, although this will likely upset Swedish government. Should we deliver the military aircraft to Sweden (Yes) or keep the aircraft in USA (No). Sweden will pay us 100 MPP for the aircraft.

Italy: Deliver Aircraft to Sweden
Il Duce, the Swedish Government has approached Italy to purchase military aircraft after the United States' refusal to fulfill their purchase order. Selling aircraft to Sweden should help strengthen relations between Sweden and Italy, and may also help protect our German ally's convoys from diplomatic intervention. Sweden has offered us 100 MPP (25 MPP for 4 Turns) for the aircraft order. Il Duce, should we sell military aircraft to Sweden (Yes), or keep the Aircraft in Italy (No).

UK: Military supplies to Turkey
Prime Minister Winston Churchill, It is in the military and political interest of our country to maintain a friendly relationship with the Turkish government. Turkey's proximity to the war in Europe could serve as an excellent prelude to Allied Liberation. It is advised that we supply Turkey with military equipment to defend itself. This will not only serve as a deterrent for any possible German aggression in the region, but will also move Turkey closer to the Allies. Should we approve the delivery of military equipment to Turkey? 25 MPPS at 4 Turns.

USA: Military supplies to Turkey
Office of the Secretary of War, The United States recognizes that successful Turkish resistance to Germany will be vital to maintain civil order in the Middle East. The UK has already committed to aiding the Turkish government with military supplies, and we are in position to ask that the UK direct further military aid to Turkey through our current lend lease agreement with the UK. Should we insure that Turkey receives additional military aid? 25 MPPS at 4 Turns.

Germany: Spanish Blue Division
Mein Führer, Franco has permitted volunteers from Spain to join the Germany Army for the war on the Eastern Front. The volunteers will be officially known as the blue division. However, intelligence reports that Franco may be sending the Blue division to rid himself of intense fascists and anti-communists, while simultaneously repaying Germany for support during the Spanish Civil War. If our intelligence is true, acceptance of the Blue Division into the German Army may position Franco to further delay our requests of joining the Axis. Mein Führer, Shall we accept Franco's offer and permit the Blue Division into the German Army?

UK: Reaction to the Blue Division
Prime Minister Winston Churchill, The leader of Spain, Generalisimo Franco has permitted a group of volunteers known as the Blue Division to join the German Army in the war against Russia. Both Stalin and Franco are watching closely for our reaction. Strongly condemning Franco's loose involvement with Hitler should help cool Stalin's temper, but would also damage our diplomatic relations with Spain. Alternatively, we could not react at all. However, Stalin's observation of our idle approach with Fascist Spain's involvement on the Eastern Front may cause Russia to be less diplomatically co-operative with us in the future. Should we strongly condemn Franco's deployment of the Blue Division on the Eastern Front?

UK: Blockade American Imports to Spain
Prime Minister Winston Churchill The Spanish government has moved dangerously close to the Axis. Despite what Franco would have us believe, the leader of Spain appears to be mobilizing his army and our diplomats within the country fear war with Spain may be imminent. Intelligence suggests that if we exploit Spain's dependence on American food imports we may have success in persuading Franco to reconsider his relationship with Hitler. This can be accomplished by threatening to blockade American imports into Spain using our Royal Navy. However, doing so may also anger the USA and Portugal. Should we inform Franco of our intentions to blockade American imports into the country?

That's awesome, I've looked a bit at events(scripts?) in editor/game but it's seems very complicated, like programming. It's a shame because I very much like to create own scenarios for these kinds of games, but yeah can't make good games without complicated stuff:D

ORIGINAL: Mrslobodan

That's awesome, I've looked a bit at events(scripts?) in editor/game but it's seems very complicated, like programming. It's a shame because I very much like to create own scenarios for these kinds of games, but yeah can't make good games without complicated stuff:D

It's not that hard. It just looks complicated in it's current form.Perhaps Hubert can whip up a nice GUI for it in the future.

A nice GUI for the script section has been on my list for about 10 years now... always something else gets in the way [:(]