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by imp44791
Wed May 20, 2026 9:19 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

Thanks for considering it. I think you probably need to make Malaga, Guadalajara (perhaps initially as an attack, then as orderly retreat, a little like Frederikus in the Soviet campaign), one (two if you want to be very detailed) scenarios in the North (Bilbao, Santander), one for the counterattack...
by imp44791
Wed May 20, 2026 1:14 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

Fantastic idea to create a linked DLC campaign for Italy (my second favourite countermix to play with after the Soviet), though I hope that you will entertain the idea to put in a (short?) campaign in Spain before proceeding to North Africa. You definitely have some maps on that already, for instanc...
by imp44791
Thu May 14, 2026 4:50 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

Especially since the Greek Army was almost certainly outnumbered at that point and badly ground down from almost 10 years of war by that time (not to mention advancing through the inner Anatolian plains in the summer!). I am a bit reluctant to play this for personal reasons (part of my family is of ...
by imp44791
Thu May 14, 2026 10:13 am
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

Upfront disclaimer. The following are not complaints, just suggestions. Please don't think I am lecturing here. I got to Turn 10 of Gates of Moscow. This really doesn't feel "right" for a Moscow scenario. Perhaps I am unlucky with the rolls, but there have only been two snow turns and 7 su...
by imp44791
Wed May 13, 2026 6:52 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

I've started Gates of Moscow. The LW hasn't got enough fighters :) Seriously, just an additional Bf110 will help the two 109s at least try to kill off slowly the numerous VVS planes who are attacking. EDIT: OK, not "numerous" but it's still impossible to kill off the enemy unless you lure ...
by imp44791
Wed May 13, 2026 3:18 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

Vyazma. No major issues. The rain is the main obstacle as it should be. I got the KV-2 capturable (also the KV-1 in Smolensk). LW/VVS strengths look good (yes! you have read this right! there is no need to add extra German fighters!). Turn limit is fine considering you grind to a halt in the mud. I ...
by imp44791
Wed May 13, 2026 11:06 am
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

Oh. I know the icon, I just never noticed it for this unit! The pitfalls of trying to playtest at 11 pm after a full day's work.
by imp44791
Tue May 12, 2026 11:12 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

Smolensk. Turn limit is fine (I won with 3 turns to spare). LW a bit better balanced, though still a bit light on fighters despite now 2x109 and 1x110. With the help of the auxiliary AA you will win air supremacy eventually. Soviet ground forces need a tiny bit of beefing up. Perhaps give them a KV-...
by imp44791
Tue May 12, 2026 9:56 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

Oh, a second I-16. It doesn't make a difference, it's an easy scenario for a decent player, but it does look extremely odd. The turn limit is too rich. 16 or even 14 would be better, to reflect the sense of tight schedule for the Germans. I won on turn 10. I was awarded a strength-12 Pz-IIIJ as gift...
by imp44791
Tue May 12, 2026 9:44 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

Yugoslavia is ok other than the LW bit. Turn limit is generous but fine Barbarossa is ok so far on the ground. Turn limit is too generous I think for such a narrow map, but I haven't won yet. The LW needs more fighters (this should be my motto :)). 1x109 is too little - you can never knock out that ...
by imp44791
Tue May 12, 2026 2:40 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

I was actually wrong about the IIIJ - it should be the IIIH in early 41. It was the most common "good" Panzer during Barbarossa as well, together with the IVE. The IVF1 in fact came out exactly in April 41, so it wouldn't have been available to units in the Balkans. I don't think I noticed...
by imp44791
Tue May 12, 2026 2:34 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

You are very kind, but all I did is play. You are doing all the work.

I may hold you to that "so far" :)
by imp44791
Tue May 12, 2026 1:31 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

I lied :). I played a bit the Yugoslavia scenario. Again, the Luftwaffe is too limited for the Balkans in spring 1941. The Yugoslavs have two fighters, you only have one 109 and one 110. I would add another 109 for sure, as historically the Germans won control of the sky almost immediately. If you d...
by imp44791
Tue May 12, 2026 9:01 am
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

I won with lots of turns to spare. That early French attack crippled them as some of their better units were caught in the open. Fun scenario. I am sure you know but there are no specific placenames (e.g. Abbeville etc) on your map. It's not important, but usually you are so meticulous with this stu...
by imp44791
Tue May 12, 2026 8:42 am
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

OK, there's a Hurricane too. So the German auxiliaries need two 109s after all. It is May 1940 after all, the allies potentially having air superiority in fighters is a bit odd.
by imp44791
Mon May 11, 2026 10:06 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

One last comment. With only one Bf-109 and one Bf-110 you will never win air supremacy as the French planes will always retreat and reinforce back. Perhaps this is as intended, but it overrates the French air force somewhat (especially the sad little Morane-Saulnier 406 which got its butt kicked). T...
by imp44791
Mon May 11, 2026 9:52 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

I started the next scenario. The French for some reason are attacking rather than defending which makes them sitting ducks in their silly lorries. I don't know if this is a function of level 2 AI that is always my default in PzC. As I remember it was rather more aggressive than level 1. Or it may be...
by imp44791
Mon May 11, 2026 9:41 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

I need to add in case you have forgotten: I always test with Normal-Normal difficulty (i.e. no bonus to anyone).
by imp44791
Mon May 11, 2026 9:40 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

Finished Ardennes. Yes, the two 15 cm, 3-range, howitzers were absolutely necessary. Won on the last round, but could have rushed harder and got in with a turn to spare. I just don't like to have casualties if I can avoid it, especially of overstrength points. Prestige is very plentiful, so min-maxi...
by imp44791
Mon May 11, 2026 8:55 pm
Forum: Panzer Corps : Scenario Design
Topic: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)
Replies: 673
Views: 105995

Re: PzC Series - Ashes of Empire v1.0 / Das Reich demo (08/05/26)

I played the first scenario in the DR campaign. I bought one PzII with the extra slot. Quite a tough little battle if you are not careful, as the Polish cavalry are very nasty for your fragile early war units. I am careful, but in this campaign you also need to be fast since the turn limit (16) is t...

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