Define the word "Halt" Please

[kverdon]

Over a few decades I have been under the mistaken impression that the work "Halt" was a synonym for the word "Stop". Alas I seem to been mistaken. In the OOB world "Halt" does not mean "Stop" it appears to mean "destroy" or "obliterate". It seems that OOB, not merely content to misconstrue the history it appears to represent, it also means to create new meanings for the English Language. Perhaps a glossary will be forthcoming with future releases?

In 2 scenarios now the stated victory conditions require that I either defend an objective or "Halt" a invading force. Both time I have fulfilled the stated objective only to fail because I have not fulfilled a hidden objective to destroy a certain number of units. he recent case is Rangoon. I blunted the "Scout Force" and the retreated across the river and blew the bridge. Stopped them dead cold. However I still appear to have a victory condition that requires me to kill off 9 of their units? Please explain? On a defensive mission I am supposed to undertake offensive bridge building to perform a mindless attack on an enemy whose threat has been neutralized? If the objective was to completely destroy the "Scout" force why did it now say so in the briefing of in the objective description?

[Andy2012]

This might be rephrased in a future patch to make it more clear. For now, just kill 9 units of the Jap scouting force and then run like hell north.

[bebro]

Quite frankly, what else would "halt" or "stop" an enemy attack mean other than to cause so much losses to the enemy that he becomes unable to/or decides not to continue his attack?

If you think the point *what exactly to do* should be made more clearly in briefings or descriptions of objectives -- I find that is a legitimate point which we should adress, but it would honestly surprise me if you're expecting that "halting" an enemy advance would not involve destroying as much of his capability as you can.

[Andy2012]

I think longer, more elaborate briefings and more picture events would make this even more immersive. I like reading.
But getting hung up on a word like 'halt' and then getting into typing a rather passive-aggressive rant is a bit much. Let's just tone it down and wait for the next patch...

[adherbal]

Perhaps my English language is not good enough to understand the problem you are describing , but as far as I can tell this objective is explained very clearly? It even marks every unit in the FoW.

What is the other mission you are referring to so I can have a look at that as well?

[bru888]

As perhaps the only "English as first language" person here, I can tell you that the meanings of "Stop," "Halt," "Blunt," and "Defeat" can be taken as virtually synonymous in this context. Your command of "English as a second language" is impressive, adherbal.

[kverdon]

Thanks , I will admit to missing that. However, why just not put "Blunt the Scout Force" in the primary mission statement? "Halt" and "Blunt" are not synonyms. It is possible to do one OR both. The other mission, and the once that set me on edge for this one was "Hold the mouth of KawKereik Pass". You are given a victory location to defend but there is a hidden requirement to kill 5 of the enemy units that is mentioned no where. The only other detail of the mission is "additional resources.....". The mission sets you up to fail by implying that you have to hold for a certain number of turns, not chase units down and kill them.

[bru888]

Thanks , I will admit to missing that. However, why just not put "Blunt the Scout Force" in the primary mission statement? "Halt" and "Blunt" are not synonyms. It is possible to do one OR both. The other mission, and the once that set me on edge for this one was "Hold the mouth of KawKereik Pass". You are given a victory location to defend but there is a hidden requirement to kill 5 of the enemy units that is mentioned no where. The only other detail of the mission is "additional resources.....". The mission sets you up to fail by implying that you have to hold for a certain number of turns, not chase units down and kill them.

Good points, kverdon. I am sure they will be taken into consideration.