That was a very vivid and entertaining description.bondjamesbond wrote: Thu Nov 05, 2026 1:50 pm ...
As for the American branch being easier – I spoke too soon yesterday! ...
With regard to the mission design, it should be borne in mind that, in the first half of 1942, the Japanese were still able to achieve overwhelming superiority on most battlefields. The loss of Malaya and the Philippines was no accident, nor was it solely down to weaknesses in the British and US military. The Japanese went on the offensive very aggressively and swiftly, usually skilfully and almost always with superior numbers and more experienced troops. In Panzer Corps, this translates into difficult defensive scenarios for the Allied side. However, I have adjusted the mission objectives – both DV and MV – in line with what is realistically achievable. All missions are challenging but achievable (even without prior study or an endless number of failed attempts).
I have attached the ‘Slim River’ scenario from my second test run. You will see from this that it was no easy mission for me either, and I came under considerable pressure. I played all the scenarios in the second test run on the ‘Rommel’ difficulty level to see what the minimum amount of prestige required would be.
My advice to you, and to all the other players in this campaign, is this: take your time; if in doubt, retreat rather than holding positions at the cost of heavy losses. Preserving your own strength is more important than a DV. Success in a Panzer Corps campaign depends largely on building up an increasingly experienced core force. It’s no different here.
Rather than rushing through the scenarios and ticking everything off with a DV, it’s better to take a closer look at the historical background. There are plenty of sources online to delve deeper into the historical events. Wikipedia alone is an excellent place to do some preliminary research. That way, you’ll be a little less taken by surprise when you’re actually in the scenario. So, don’t let it get you down and take your time.
By the way, the short AI-generated video clips you’ve included, based on the briefing photos, are really well done. The Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go in particular is spot on.
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