Thanks for all the feedbacks !
There is a lot of things to answer, so I'll try to be quick
Tobi72 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2026 7:25 pm
I had some free time and played the Serbian campaign. A very good campaign, I must say. However, I used my equipment file, so I probably didn't suffer as many losses as Bond. But I, too, thought the world was ending around round 6 until the very end. I felt like I was fighting a losing battle or in the Alamo. I played on medium difficulty, but it was still quite tough to withstand the many enemies. But I managed to shoot down the B-2 bomber in the last round—a nice way to end the mission. A suggestion from me: hero images were sometimes missing; perhaps you should take a closer look at the hero file. Thanks for the entertaining campaign.
About the equipment file, I initially decided to use as much as possible original Akkula's units.
Two years ago, when I was planning the whole project, I thought that I could use the same equipment file with only different starting date for each units to keep it compatible with vanilla mod; to eventually merge everything together.
Today, I am perfectly fine with my chapter format, and I realize that this idea to merge everything together is not necessary anymore. Even worse, it make me neglect the idea to use more custom units. I think you are right, I should not limit myself with vanilla units and I should change change my initial plan!
As Napoleon said : "a plan that can't be changed is a very poor one". So idea scraped! Hello to more custom units from now one!
Can I use your units and the equipment file for serbian units from "Wars in the Shadows" for future campaigns ?
Ironically, that was your only MC campaign that I have skipped, I don't know how Uzbek is able to play everything
We should create an index of Modern Conflict contents
However, what do you mean about heroes ?
In my tests, I see that serbian military icons appear for the first hero exactly like in base MC mod. It is not appearing in your version?
bondjamesbond wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2026 9:09 pm
I would recommend that the author replace the hordes of Croatian T-84 tanks with T-55 АМ
Absolutely not
Croatia spend a lot of ressources into the modernization of its army during the last decades, and T-55s were decommissioned during the 2000' to be replaced by M-84s. The last T-55s in Croatia are either museum pieces or (maybe, I've got no confirmation for that)) kept as training vehicles.
We could imagine that some stay in depots in case of emergency or for spare parts, but I don't think they could be reactivated after only 2 weeks of war.
Moreover, it is M-84 vs M-84. Both sides have exactly the same MBT in the scenario
I seriously consider to add RPG infantry units and other tools to help the player hold its ground, but not to allow him to have a core strong enough to roll over the computer with better units
I agree I should soften the scenario, but it will still be a desperate defense against a more numerous and better equiped opponent, not a fair battle.
And indeed (about a previous post), the player win a lot of prestige points to rebuild its core after this battle. The high casualties you take are normal, it is designed to be brutal (but maybe it is too much, indeed).
Maybe you unfortunately can't read them well since you need translataions during the scenarios, but most texts that appear during my campaigns have an important meaning. When I make your general tell you in the briefing : "
Faced with such a powerful enemy, remember that every soldier's duty is to fight for their country, and to die if necessary. It goes without saying that I have no more desire than you to send our young men to their deaths, but be prepared for anything if the situation demands it.", it is not innocent. It is me (using an ingame character) telling the player that he have to be ready to lose units.
There is another pop up message in the scenario, telling you that "
We can only hope to repel the enemy if we show courage, ingenuity, and are prepared to sacrifice ourselves. Remember these words, should the situation worsen.". If I insist that much, it is because I want to be sure that the player understand that his core is really suposed to suffer, and that he have to use everything to keep control of the situation.
Next serbian chapter will be against an army with no experience and worst equipment overall, so having a weakened core is normal and a part of the plan to balance things for chapter 3
So, will I make the scenario easier: yes; but it will still be a very difficult mission anyway.
Screenshot 2026-03-18 211035.pngScreenshot 2026-03-18 210933.pngThese are Akkula units that I've modified or adapted over time; for most, I only had to replace the flag, that was all. I assembled the Lazar like a kit, based on a photograph.
