PBEM Campaigns for team

Imp · #1 September 29th, 2008, 04:59 PM

Don't know if related to smoke problem in PBEM campaigns but have also noticed the following. Spotter planes, SEAD aircraft, & minelet OB arty all appear on map during setup. As in you can see the unit perhaps even move it never tried.
This stops planes being available in pre bombardment screen.
Disapear from map & can use normally during game, minelet arty appears on map turn 3 when becomes available.
Minelet only used once but aircraft has occured every time either player has used (about 6) so will not give details unless can't replicate.
Not restricted to first battle happens in all so far

Just a big thanks for your dedication & producing a truly classic game.

PanzerBob · #2 September 30th, 2008, 02:58 AM

That certainly is odd, I've never had that problem.

You might want to post a copy of that game for the guys to look over.

Bob out

Mobhack · #3 September 30th, 2008, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imp

Don't know if related to smoke problem in PBEM campaigns but have also noticed the following. Spotter planes, SEAD aircraft, & minelet OB arty all appear on map during setup. As in you can see the unit perhaps even move it never tried.
This stops planes being available in pre bombardment screen.
Disapear from map & can use normally during game, minelet arty appears on map turn 3 when becomes available.
Minelet only used once but aircraft has occured every time either player has used (about 6) so will not give details unless can't replicate.
Not restricted to first battle happens in all so far

Just a big thanks for your dedication & producing a truly classic game.

This would be interesting to have a copy to debug, at the initial deployment when you are seeing this.

- player 1 or player 2 or both sides ?
- are they support or core troops or both?
- Any particular battle type, or applies to all?

Cheers
Andy

Imp · #4 September 30th, 2008, 03:49 PM

Yes realised that but only 2 brain cells so bit slow & already deleted when dawned on me was a definite problem. Will ask guy playing if he has & if not setup with him to try & recreate. Both using CD version

Imp · #5 September 30th, 2008, 03:56 PM

Sorry forgot to answer questions.
Pretty sure both players definetly player 1
Support units
Battle type only used on engagement so far
As said will try to reproduce, am I correct in assuming I need someone to assist as if play self both on same computer & can cause problems.

Imp · #6 September 30th, 2008, 07:05 PM

Okay set up a game & played self hoping no problems, so did not send email just hotseated.

Used sides have had trouble with & saved game on deployment screen
Side 1 Russia password a > Mine arty bought as support is on map.
Side 2 South Africa password b > bought 3 dif type spotter planes & SEAD, again on map.
Note Russia did not have airstrikes available Game CD ver 4.0
Forgot to buy Russian air defence as just did quick but in games where has occured both sides have had AAA
Hope of some use if not say & will do with an opponent

Imp · #7 October 1st, 2008, 12:15 AM

Also probably aware but if expand core treats like first battle. In other words all core lose smoke again. God I miss it even with TI around, really surprising just how many tactics go out the window especially if you are the inferior force & adopting hit & run tactics.
You guys have obviosly collected a wealth of info over the years & was wondering if you could post links to sites you believe give trustworthy info. Mainly intreasted in formation compositions but the whole subject just seems to be sucking me in generaly, sure I had a life once.
Thanks John

Mobhack · #8 October 1st, 2008, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imp

Okay set up a game & played self hoping no problems, so did not send email just hotseated.

Used sides have had trouble with & saved game on deployment screen
Side 1 Russia password a > Mine arty bought as support is on map.
Side 2 South Africa password b > bought 3 dif type spotter planes & SEAD, again on map.
Note Russia did not have airstrikes available Game CD ver 4.0
Forgot to buy Russian air defence as just did quick but in games where has occured both sides have had AAA
Hope of some use if not say & will do with an opponent

OK - I'll have a look into this.

Andy

Mobhack · #9 October 4th, 2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imp

Okay set up a game & played self hoping no problems, so did not send email just hotseated.

Used sides have had trouble with & saved game on deployment screen
Side 1 Russia password a > Mine arty bought as support is on map.
Side 2 South Africa password b > bought 3 dif type spotter planes & SEAD, again on map.
Note Russia did not have airstrikes available Game CD ver 4.0
Forgot to buy Russian air defence as just did quick but in games where has occured both sides have had AAA
Hope of some use if not say & will do with an opponent

It looks to be fixed now.

Cheers
Andy

Imp · #10 October 4th, 2008, 02:10 PM

Fast work guys does that mean there is a patch on the way to resolve PBEM Campaign issues? Thanks for going to effort to implement by the way adds a whole new side to the game as maintaining your core as a viable fighting force becomes important so need an exit strategy for just in case all goes tits up.