AK UNITS - Errors and Oversights

[zappel]

Just a little typing error in the long name of the Panzerwerfer42:

Panzerwerfer 42

Panzerwerfer42.png (33.46 KiB) Viewed 2232 times

It should be named "Panzerwerfer 42 auf Maultier" (instead of "Auf." - no capital, no point).

[Kamerer]

Sahariana -

With the reserve panel toggled, the image of the Sahariana is a bit off - it is a bit low within the framework on the big unit image. When it is framed in the reserve or deployment panel, the tires actually hang out of the frame a little bit and over the unit experience stars. It looks a little odd compared to other units.

[Kamerer]

Here's another "wish" for polishing -

Is it possible to make the aircraft's fuel distance alert - the white/red dot on the map - appear OVER a ground unit if it's red?

I ask as many times at the very edge of range, it is not possible to know whether it is red or white beneath the ground unit. Sometimes it's clear what it would be if the boundary is a straight line, but many times it is jagged and it's not possible to guess.

[Erik2]

Here's another "wish" for polishing -

Is it possible to make the aircraft's fuel distance alert - the white/red dot on the map - appear OVER a ground unit if it's red?

I ask as many times at the very edge of range, it is not possible to know whether it is red or white beneath the ground unit. Sometimes it's clear what it would be if the boundary is a straight line, but many times it is jagged and it's not possible to guess.

+1

[Rudankort]

We don't want red dots over units because we still want them recognizable. But what if we do like this:
http://www.rudankort.me/danger.jpg
?

[VPaulus]

We don't want red dots over units because we still want them recognizable. But what if we do like this:
http://www.rudankort.me/danger.jpg
?

I never had any problem with the red dots, but I think this is a better solution for everybody.

[Kamerer]

Yes, that would solve the problem. The background shading would let you know, whether or not you can see the dot. Perfect!

[Kamerer]

Unit management suggestion: New equipment availability

Here's another "wish" thing I've had a while (before AK beta) - when new equipment becomes available during a scenario, could that be repeated with the other new equipment at the start of the next scenario - e.g., appear in the same information box with the other equipment?

I find that when fighting a scenario, I can be very focused and since I don't really have the ability to do upgrades while my units are in combat, I just disregard it. Then by the start of the next scenario I forget about that particular new unit or unit type. In GC, I always miss several upgrades because of that. Just a wish.

[Razz1]

Italian 90/53 AA unit can switch to AT mode.

Range 3

[Rudankort]

Italian 90/53 AA unit can switch to AT mode.

Range 3

Good catch.

[ThvN]

Italian 90/53 AA unit can switch to AT mode.

Range 3

Good catch.

Also, the AT version of AA gun 75/46 C.A. m34 has a range of two.

[ThvN]

And before I forget, about the Italian tanks when viewed in the purchase screen, under the 3D unit picture, it says:

M13/40: Fiat-Ansaldo M13/40
M14/41: Fiat M41/41
M15/42: Fiat M41/41

The last one is clearly an error, and maybe the naming could be made consistent? The M13/40 is the only one with 'Ansaldo' in the name, all the other tanks are simply called Fiat.

[uran21]

Can you confirm Ansaldo was involved in manufacturing process of other two?

[Chris10]

Can you confirm Ansaldo was involved in manufacturing process of other two?

positive

Ansaldo-Fossati build the following number of tanks:
M13/40: 799
M14/41: 1103
M15/42: 140 at least...number not excatly known

pictures of Ansaldo-Fossati factory

[uran21]

Thanks for confirmation. Anything to add for other Italian tanks? I see L3/35 on the picture.

[Kamerer]

Prestige and minefield clearance:

Replayed Alam Halfa. I noticed the rich prestige rewarded to units for minefield clearance. I took advantage of it, and I ran one Pio. unit from "9" up to ~230 (!), just running down his strength killing the mines. I put about 150 on two other units. After breaching, I just left them behind to earn experience. Also it looks like each minefield is considered a kill, so they should also rack up hero bonuses soon because of it.

Seems like a loophole - perhaps mine clearance should get 1/2 value for the kill/damage? Most people might not find the "loophole" but some will.

[Rudankort]

Seems like a loophole - perhaps mine clearance should get 1/2 value for the kill/damage? Most people might not find the "loophole" but some will.

Good point, I'll look into this.

[Kamerer]

Elite replacement cost varies with transport?

Hmm, now repairing those Pionieres I banged up, I find something I never noticed before - the elite replacements vary quite a bit by the attached transport.

2-strength Pio., with 250/1 transport - 159 pts to go from "2" to "10."
1-strength Pio, with Opel truck - 109 pts. to go from "1" to "10"
1- strength Pio, no transport, 86 pts.

Is this desirable? I assume it's in PC, too, I just never noticed. I know elite costs more for more advanced units, but I had never noticed it being more for the same unit based on transport mode.

[ThvN]

Thanks for confirmation. Anything to add for other Italian tanks? I see L3/35 on the picture.

The rest look fine. Ansaldo was the state manufacturing firm of basically all Italian tanks, they had the monopoly.

[ThvN]

Elite replacement cost varies with transport?

Hmm, now repairing those Pionieres I banged up, I find something I never noticed before - the elite replacements vary quite a bit by the attached transport.

2-strength Pio., with 250/1 transport - 159 pts to go from "2" to "10."
1-strength Pio, with Opel truck - 109 pts. to go from "1" to "10"
1- strength Pio, no transport, 86 pts.

Is this desirable? I assume it's in PC, too, I just never noticed. I know elite costs more for more advanced units, but I had never noticed it being more for the same unit based on transport mode.

Well, the Opel truck costs 50, the 250/1 costs 200. These costs get added to the unit when you buy it. Watch the price go up when adding transports when buying new. So you are also paying to replace the lost transport vehicles, which can be quite expensive.
Buying cost:
Pioneer: 193 prestige
Pioneer + truck: 243 prestige
Pioneer + 250/1: 393 prestige