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Re: AOredone, for none steam users
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2026 12:53 pm
by T26Mybeloved
I did. But I guess I don't know how to exactly do the elite objective of this. If I devote too many core units on the line, I won't get either bonus objectives. If I devote too many on the bonus one, I can't work on the elite one. I can't speed it up even with the Heavy Railway gun for it.
It's a conundrum, and I don't know how to do it exactly.
Re: AOredone, for none steam users
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2026 1:28 pm
by Andrea69
T26Mybeloved wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2026 12:53 pm
I did. But I guess I don't know how to exactly do the elite objective of this. If I devote too many core units on the line, I won't get either bonus objectives. If I devote too many on the bonus one, I can't work on the elite one. I can't speed it up even with the Heavy Railway gun for it.
It's a conundrum, and I don't know how to do it exactly.
From what I recall, the two bonus objectives aren't difficult. Focus your resources on breaking through the British lines and destroying the Metaxas bunkers. Dealing with the Metaxas requires a methodical approach: first, destroy/suppress the ADs using K5 or another long range arty and strat bombers, then hammer the bunkers one by one with K5 and air strikes. In any case, once you’ve effectively defeated the British, you can split your forces to capture the two bonus objectives and complete the elite objective. But these are fairly general tips; as always, it all depends on the mix of equipment and heroes you can field.
Re: AOredone, for none steam users
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2026 1:56 pm
by T26Mybeloved
I see. I'll see if I can try that again if I do a redo of it if so. I'm gonna be jumping off to Crete here!
Re: AOredone, for none steam users
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2026 2:34 pm
by T26Mybeloved
Okay. I did the mistake of playing Crete like Vanilla, and I got my ass kicked.
I dont know what to do for this. If I land my Paras, they get shelled by the Royal Navy to smitheriness, and then I get deadlocked because of constant armored presence that have copious amount of mobile AA with them. And apparently my Strat Bombers barely do any damage to those enemy ships, only 2 points at max.
Any pointers, please?
Re: AOredone, for none steam users
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2026 4:01 pm
by Andrea69
T26Mybeloved wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2026 2:34 pm
Okay. I did the mistake of playing Crete like Vanilla, and I got my ass kicked.
I dont know what to do for this. If I land my Paras, they get shelled by the Royal Navy to smitheriness, and then I get deadlocked because of constant armored presence that have copious amount of mobile AA with them. And apparently my Strat Bombers barely do any damage to those enemy ships, only 2 points at max.
Any pointers, please?
Frankly you should be able to do it if not for the elite objective. I assume you can field a force of at least 5–6 strong paratroopers; land them near one of two closest airfields, capture it and then run away from the beach to avoid British navy gunfire. Now you can go for Maleme using your aircraft to smash the few British armored units. Furthermore, Student's Fallschirmjäger are quite strong and capable of accomplishing their mission even if controlled by the AI. You will likely only need to support them with the easternmost objective. Once again the main problem is getting the elite obj, you seem not very well equipped for this (did you get at least the strat bomber hero Renz earlier?); probably you'll need at least one more Lethal Attack hero and maybe a Double Attack one to assign to your strat bombers
Re: AOredone, for none steam users
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2026 4:31 pm
by T26Mybeloved
Andrea69 wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2026 4:01 pm
T26Mybeloved wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2026 2:34 pm
Okay. I did the mistake of playing Crete like Vanilla, and I got my ass kicked.
I dont know what to do for this. If I land my Paras, they get shelled by the Royal Navy to smitheriness, and then I get deadlocked because of constant armored presence that have copious amount of mobile AA with them. And apparently my Strat Bombers barely do any damage to those enemy ships, only 2 points at max.
Any pointers, please?
Frankly you should be able to do it if not for the elite objective. I assume you can field a force of at least 5–6 strong paratroopers; land them near one of two closest airfields, capture it and then run away from the beach to avoid British navy gunfire. Now you can go for Maleme using your aircraft to smash the few British armored units. Furthermore, Student's Fallschirmjäger are quite strong and capable of accomplishing their mission even if controlled by the AI. You will likely only need to support them with the easternmost objective. Once again the main problem is getting the elite obj, you seem not very well equipped for this (did you get at least the strat bomber hero Renz earlier?); probably you'll need at least one more Lethal Attack hero and maybe a Double Attack one to assign to your strat bombers
I do have the Strat Hero Bomber. I should actually switch up a Double Attack one I have for it, you're right. I'll have to try again for it. Should I bother with like the airlifted units like regular infantry and engineers, or should I just keep them in reserve?
Re: AOredone, for none steam users
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2026 4:45 pm
by T26Mybeloved
I rearranged it to your recommendations, so Im throwing another try. Wish me luck!
Re: AOredone, for none steam users
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2026 5:28 pm
by Andrea69
T26Mybeloved wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2026 4:31 pm
I do have the Strat Hero Bomber. I should actually switch up a Double Attack one I have for it, you're right. I'll have to try again for it. Should I bother with like the airlifted units like regular infantry and engineers, or should I just keep them in reserve?
Well, it is best to rely on paratroopers, perhaps reinforced by an Ignore Ent or Machine Gun hero (if you have more than one Machine Gun, you can even use one on a strategic bomber). In general, do not hesitate to use all your available heroes on aircraft as well (that is precisely what makes this scenario interesting) and employ the combinations that best suit your needs. Finally, remember that once you have eliminated the few British fighters, you can send your own fighters to the reserve and call in additional bombers.
Re: AOredone, for none steam users
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2026 5:39 pm
by T26Mybeloved
Andrea69 wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2026 5:28 pm
T26Mybeloved wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2026 4:31 pm
I do have the Strat Hero Bomber. I should actually switch up a Double Attack one I have for it, you're right. I'll have to try again for it. Should I bother with like the airlifted units like regular infantry and engineers, or should I just keep them in reserve?
Well, it is best to rely on paratroopers, perhaps reinforced by an Ignore Ent or Machine Gun hero (if you have more than one Machine Gun, you can even use one on a strategic bomber). In general, do not hesitate to use all your available heroes on aircraft as well (that is precisely what makes this scenario interesting) and employ the combinations that best suit your needs. Finally, remember that once you have eliminated the few British fighters, you can send your own fighters to the reserve and call in additional bombers.
You son of a gun, you were right. Managed to actually now reduce the british navy to smitheriness, and we're making inland. Mind you, not sure if we can reach the bonus objective but I did forego the strange hybrid planes because im not a big fan of those, so at least i still got enough Commendation Points.
Re: AOredone, for none steam users
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2026 7:45 pm
by T26Mybeloved
We did it! Crete is done, time to jump to the invasion of the USSR!