Well ok, bottom line: miscommunication.I think perhaps the distinction here is that there isn't a turn limit on the battle, only on the achivement to cap them all inside 12 turns. Agree that ideally it would count down on the achievement too.
There is NO counter in the first desert mission. Which is NOT a bug.
I've played a few more now and in latter scenario's there is indeed a counter...
Sorry for causing all this confusion Pip!
