New Scenario : The Capture of Balta - a Squad Leader Scenario for PC:K

[Erik Rutins]

ORIGINAL: PDiFolco
What's the use of JGSME for additional scenarios ? They aren't supposed to overwrite anything ?
I'm puzzled ...

This comes with not just a scenario, but also a new map and a map template. JSGME does make installing all of that into its relevant folders quite easy.

[Redleg]

Yes, I d/l this to play and since I don't have the JGSME thing, it did take a while to put the stuff in the correct folders.....
 
So I made a note to d/l the JGSME thing in hopes that it will make things easier for me next time.
 
In playing this, I was struck by the elegant map and situation.  Since I march to my own drummer, I played the Soviet side to see how it would do balance-wise and obtained a decisive victory in easy mode.  Not sure how to interpret that outcome but there it is!
 
I enjoyed this battle quite a bit and will try the German side of things soon.
 
Thanks for a nice map and battle.
Redleg

[rickier65]

ORIGINAL: Redleg

Yes, I d/l this to play and since I don't have the JGSME thing, it did take a while to put the stuff in the correct folders.....

So I made a note to d/l the JGSME thing in hopes that it will make things easier for me next time.

In playing this, I was struck by the elegant map and situation.  Since I march to my own drummer, I played the Soviet side to see how it would do balance-wise and obtained a decisive victory in easy mode.  Not sure how to interpret that outcome but there it is!

I enjoyed this battle quite a bit and will try the German side of things soon.

Thanks for a nice map and battle.
Redleg

Hey Redleg - thanks for feedback -

The map was mostly one of the maps that came, I modified it some, just to change the flavor a bit and match up with what I thought the actual situation was, but quality of the map was someone elses good work.

To be honest, I never played the Russian side, when I incorporate some of Eriks suggestions, it should make it a little harder for the Russians to win. The first test I did by the way, I played the Germans - the the Russian AI also got a Legendary Victory - So made a few changes. Looks like I didn't make enough though.

One thing I find interesting - is that I'm having fun playing this scenario - even though I made it. Usually I enjoy making scenarios - but enjoy playing scenario someone else made - but I'm having fun both making and playing - So I like this PC:K game.

Rick

[rickier65]

I have revised "Capture of Balta" to v11. I've made the following changes based on feedback:

Changes for Balta -

1. Experience level of two Russian Platoons will be reduced to green - DONE


2. The Fallshmirger Platoons will be changed into elite Pioneer platoons. - DONE

3. Total length will be increased to 30 turns but bonus pts increased. - DONE

4. Arrival time for Russian reinforcements pushed back to 10. - DONE

5 Arrival turns delayed slightly but probability increased for German reinforcements. DONE

6. Scenario briefing will suggest playing as German against Russian AI - I'm not sure the AI can handle this assault with the forces available. DONE

7. Unit names will be "standardized" using DONE

[platoon#]/[company]/[regiment] /[squad#] No division or higher.

The first message in this thread now contains the v11 download.

Attached to his message is the JSGME version of the zip file.

Thanks for the feedback!

Rick

[Erik Rutins]

Very cool, thanks Rick!