Tutorial '42 - Editor... Or how to create units for Bella Italia!

[Oberst_Klink]

Sneak preview... EDIT: I will try to use the proper Italian terminology. So, it's not Mortario BUT Mortaio

Klink, Oberst

[Oberst_Klink]

Okies... where, how and so on can one find, use and utilize certain TO&E info at the 1st place? Well, research of course, but also making use of other games one might already have (board- and PC-games that is).

Klink, Oberst

[Oberst_Klink]

A good resource I stumbled upon was here:

http://www.comandosupremo.com/italian-d ... e-a-s.html

as well as the old website bayonet strength -

https://web.archive.org/web/20150101022 ... africa.htm

So, we're not that far off with our 1a Compagnia...

Klink, Oberst

[Oberst_Klink]

OK... one thing... if you don't use modified .EQP files, than how would the unit look like in 'vanilla' TOAW IV terms?

Now, the Rfl Sqd M91/41 is in 'vanilla' terms the Light Rifle Squad. Basically, just grunts without light MGs, just rifles.

The Rfl Sqd M91/41 + Breda LMG(2) would be the equivalent to the Heavy Rifle Squad. Why heavy? The standard HRS has 2 LMGs. The regular Rifle Squad in the 'vanilla' would have one LMG.

I'll talk a tad more about it tomorrow... and Si! We'll create more units for Bella Italia

Klink, Oberst

[bde4soldier223]

it looks good so far. cant wait to see more of it tomorrow. im understanding it now

[Oberst_Klink]

Pronto!

Klinkoni, Col.

[Oberst_Klink]

Now a battalion of Reggimento Corazzato 132°. Si, the armoured regiment of the famous Ariete (Ram) division!

Klinkoni, Col.

[Oberst_Klink]

Now... Can we modify, add, delete and so on our units and OOB without the editor at all? Sì possiamo!

Klinkoni, Col.

[Oberst_Klink]

Okidiki, my anglo-friends would say...

Klinkoni, Col.

[Oberst_Klink]

It worked, miei amici!

Klinkoni, Col.

[bde4soldier223]

looks pretty good. [:D]

[Oberst_Klink]

OK, here are the files for you to play with them...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bjfa8mbem8qnm ... r.zip?dl=0

You know the drill where to put the files. Also, get Notepad++, or another XML editor, to see for yourself how you can easily open, modify (but also screw up!?) a .OOB file Right now, I am waiting for our feedback and suggestions before I will continue.

Klinkoni, Col.

[Oberst_Klink]

OK, time to share some other insights into the whole process of creating what's called TO&E of units for TOAW IV and where to find OOBs.

A good start for our purposes: https://web.archive.org/web/20160526041 ... n_army.htm

and here: https://web.archive.org/web/20150720174 ... 42IQAD.PDF

As well as this site:

http://www.niehorster.org/019_italy/__italy.htm

They do provide just the basic stuff we need in order to model our force(s) and units.

Remember, that all the numbers and authorized equipment were rarely matched in reality. But potential and actual sustained losses of men & equipment can be easily implemented.

Klinkoni, Col.

[Oberst_Klink]

OK, now something that explains the importance of proficiency...

Klinkoni, Col.

[Oberst_Klink]

Time to test some of the units, si?

Klinkoni, Col.

[Oberst_Klink]

Rule of thumb - Never attack infantry with just tanks, especially if the defender(s) is(are) in urban hexes and fortified.

Klinkoni, Col.

[Oberst_Klink]

Okidoki, the tanks do need some grunts on the ground...

Based on - https://web.archive.org/web/20110905232 ... 201942.htm

Klinkoni, Col.

[Oberst_Klink]

Tha's it lads! Let's kick some butts, so to say...

Lt.Col. William 'Bill' McKlinkock

[Oberst_Klink]

For Pete's sake... They didn't run like they did in 1940, eh?

Lt.Col. McKlinkock

[Oberst_Klink]

OK, that's it for today. Attached the updated .SCE and .EQP file; you know where to put them. I also included some guidelines about force/formation/unit proficiency/supply default values.

On behalf of Col. Klinkoni and Lt.Col. McKlinkock your feedback and suggestions are, as usual, appreciated. Please, note: The scenario is purely a sandbox scenario for you to toy around, ja?

EDIT: Recommended supplemental reading - tm.asp?m=4401059&mpage=1&#4401963 - How is Defense Strength of Equipment used in combat resolution? - A big thanks to MarGol, the Försvarsminister.

Klink, Oberst