TSATC: Vehicle "Fire On The Move Fix!

[Curt Pangracs]

Okay, for those who want the "fire on the move" ability of the MBTs in the 1973 and earlier scenarios removed, you can get the fix in the attachment above:

This file will adjust all MBTs from 1973 and earlier in The Star and the Crescent to require them to stop BEFORE engaging the enemy with their main guns.

Be advised that this patch will alter gameplay, requiring MBTs on the move to stop (automatically) before they are able to engage the enemy - this, in turn, gives the vehicles in a static defense a huge advantage and forces you to use your intelligence-gathering assets in a much more realistic manner.

If you wish to save your current database settings so you can return them to their original state, rename your TSATC.veh file to TSATC.old prior to unzipping this file to your Data folder. You may then simply remove the TSATC.veh file then rename TSATC.old -> TSATC.veh

If you have specific problems or questions, contact me via the forums or at [email protected]

[Patrick Proctor]

Curt,

Sorry. No link.

[Curt Pangracs]

Fixed link.

[Cantata]

Ok, this sounds good, but how does the AI handle it? Will they stop and shoot when a firefight errupts or will they charge headlong into the killing field until they are all dead?

Question: Why do I have to sign up for yet another forum to have access to this file? I can't download it unless I register as a user at StrategyZoneOnline.com.

Otherwise, I'd like to say thanks for taking the time to add little things like this to the game after it's release, it sure adds a great deal of replay value, and shows your commitment to your products.

[Curt Pangracs]

Good point, Cantata! I have included it as an attachment here!

Also, to answer your question - the units will automatically stop and fire as needed without special input from you.

[Patrick Proctor]

Cantata,

Let me caveat Curt's answer. The ENEMY units will stop to shoot when they need to. YOUR units will have to be placed in "engage on contact" in order to stop automatically to shoot. Otherwise, you will have to stop them yourself.

Of course, if your units are conducting a "mission" order, the AI will take care of this for you.