Slitherine

Grondel wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:35 pm

Resolute wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:32 pm Novoanninsky has the same script error

thx for the info.

i looked at zolotonosha and am wondering how and why an enemy unit might go there.^^ did u push it there?

sers,
Thomas

I don't move my units out at the start and the enemy AI always attacks from the east that way.

Resolute wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:05 pm I don't move my units out at the start and the enemy AI always attacks from the east that way.

intresting, i´ll think of a way to have it not go there, thx.

sers,
Thomas

The script error also occurs at the Yakolevo map.

Resolute wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:28 pm The script error also occurs at the Yakolevo map.

thx for letting me know. i hope i found all maps that are inflicted by now and will upload a fix by the weekend.

sers,
Thomas

Grondel wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:52 pm

Resolute wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:28 pm The script error also occurs at the Yakolevo map.

thx for letting me know. i hope i found all maps that are inflicted by now and will upload a fix by the weekend.

sers,
Thomas

That'd be great The error is not that bad but I noticed frequent crashes on those maps.
Speaking of Yakolevo, there is still an empty text box at Rzhavets 36,6 after having captured it.

Just in case you're not aware of it, script error also happens on map Oboyan

Resolute wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:37 pm That'd be great The error is not that bad but I noticed frequent crashes on those maps.
Speaking of Yakolevo, there is still an empty text box at Rzhavets 36,6 after having captured it.

there are no pop ups in Yakovlevo43.

What map did the empty box pop up on?

Edit:
A pop up when u capture the secondary objective? working fine for me. let me know if it happens again when u get there next time.

sers,
Thomas

Grondel wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:59 pm

Resolute wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:37 pm That'd be great The error is not that bad but I noticed frequent crashes on those maps.
Speaking of Yakolevo, there is still an empty text box at Rzhavets 36,6 after having captured it.

there are no pop ups in Yakovlevo43.

What map did the empty box pop up on?

Edit:
A pop up when u capture the secondary objective? working fine for me. let me know if it happens again when u get there next time.

sers,
Thomas

When you capture one of the bonus objectives on Yakolevo, in this case Rzhavets, there is a message box showing but it is empty. i.e. no text. It has been like that for a very long time even it used to work. Same like when you get Allerberger later on, the message box announcing him is also empty. I am not really bothered by it though, just a note.

Resolute wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:07 pm When you capture one of the bonus objectives on Yakolevo, in this case Rzhavets, there is a message box showing but it is empty. i.e. no text. It has been like that for a very long time even it used to work. Same like when you get Allerberger later on, the message box announcing him is also empty. I am not really bothered by it though, just a note.

are u using the mod from steam or from this forum? if forum which version (in the mod manager) are u using?

sers,
Thomas

Grondel wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:07 pm

Resolute wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:07 pm When you capture one of the bonus objectives on Yakolevo, in this case Rzhavets, there is a message box showing but it is empty. i.e. no text. It has been like that for a very long time even it used to work. Same like when you get Allerberger later on, the message box announcing him is also empty. I am not really bothered by it though, just a note.

are u using the mod from steam or from this forum? if forum which version (in the mod manager) are u using?

sers,
Thomas

Initially from the forum since it was not available on Steam back then but I switched to Steam a fairly long time ago. Mod manager version is steam22.04.23

Resolute wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:23 pm

Grondel wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:07 pm

Resolute wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:07 pm When you capture one of the bonus objectives on Yakolevo, in this case Rzhavets, there is a message box showing but it is empty. i.e. no text. It has been like that for a very long time even it used to work. Same like when you get Allerberger later on, the message box announcing him is also empty. I am not really bothered by it though, just a note.

are u using the mod from steam or from this forum? if forum which version (in the mod manager) are u using?

sers,
Thomas

Initially from the forum since it was not available on Steam back then but I switched to Steam a fairly long time ago. Mod manager version is steam22.04.23

thx, found the issue with allerberger. will be fix by tomorows update. Yakolevo keeps puzzling me and i can´t reproduce it.

sers,
Thomas

Update 28.04.23:
please use this link until first post gets updated.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/75q9ewuq ... 3.zip/file

changelog:
Campaigns:
Preludes-Ltd now exists in parallel to Preludes. In Ltd-campaigns u have limited stock, limited ammunition and limited elite replacements. By using the "Limted Stock" feature that comes with the base game (advanced options) u can adjust the number of stock u get to ur liking.
The limited stock u get is calculated by the following formula:
400 divided by units prestige value times unit size

example:
infantry unit at 250 prestige: 400 / 250 * 15 = 24 stock received
usual tank unit at 500 prestige: 400 / 500 * 10 = 8 stock received
super heavy vehicle at 1000 prestige:400 / 1000 * 10 = 4 stock received

The first time a unit shows up the stock will always be big enough to field at least 1 unit.
This will be added campaign per campaign to the whole mod.

-new Random heros:(currently in Preludes for testing, please try to break the script and let me know how u did it)
at the start of a scenario, where u don´t get to buy a special hero with commendation points, u get to choose a random officer out of 3 categories. A weak one for 1.000 prestige, a mediocre one for 3.000 prestige or an outstanding one for 5.000 prestige. This replaces the random hero generated at the start of a scenario.
here are the hero-trais sorted by categorie:
weak:
CombatLuck,Distraction,DoubleMassAttack,ExpertSupport,FastLearner,FastRetreat,FerociousDefense,FierceFighter,FirstAid,LearnsFromMistakes,NoRetreat,NoSurrender,Resilient,
RiverAssault,SixthSense,SkilledRecon,SkilledSupport,SuperiorManeuver,TenaciousDefender,ThoroughPreparation,Unyielding,EntKiller3,CounterBattery,AimingAssistance,AggressiveCounterattack,Avenger,Exterminator,FearsomeReputation,FlagKiller
mediocre:
FieldRepairs,AimedShot,Butcher,CityFighter,CripplingBlow,DoubleSupport,Evasive,ExpertRecon,FastRebase,Liberator,Leadership,LowProfile,Readiness,Famous,TankKiller,ReducedSlots,EntKiller4,Survivor,DoubleMove,IgnoresZOC,PhasedMovement
strong:
ArtySupport,ATSupport,Camouflage,DoubleAttack,Envelopment,FastDeployment,HitAndRun,IgnoresEntrenchment,IncMaxOverstrength,LethalAttack,LightningAttack,MachineGun,Overrun,Provocator,Legendary,ShockTactics,StrikesFirst,Vigilant,ZeroSlots,NoRetaliation,OverwhelmingAttack,PreciseOptics,Scavenger

Each trait has a limit per campaign to reduce unwanted hero clustering due to unlucky randomness. Currently this limit is set to roughly 1 per year of the war.
This should result in a wider spread hero variety.

Some heros have further restrictions:
ZeroSlots, Camouflage, IncMaxOverstrength and NoRetaliation are currently restricted to 1 per 2 years. This can be bypassed with the General trait "Killer-Team".

FastDeployment, FastRebase, ExpertRecon, CounterBattery and FirstAid are restricted to the apropriate unit.types to reduce player puzzlement.

Once all flaws have been found and solved this will be added to the whole mod.

fixes:
- some scenarios had error message spamm. i hope i found all. please let me know if u still encounter this issue.
1943
Kremenchug
Allerberger Pop up fixed.


Please keep reporting any issues u encounter. This helps a lot.

sers,
Thomas

Resolute wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:23 pm

Grondel wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:07 pm

Resolute wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:07 pm When you capture one of the bonus objectives on Yakolevo, in this case Rzhavets, there is a message box showing but it is empty. i.e. no text. It has been like that for a very long time even it used to work. Same like when you get Allerberger later on, the message box announcing him is also empty. I am not really bothered by it though, just a note.

are u using the mod from steam or from this forum? if forum which version (in the mod manager) are u using?

sers,
Thomas

Initially from the forum since it was not available on Steam back then but I switched to Steam a fairly long time ago. Mod manager version is steam22.04.23

and found Yakolevo reason for empty box too. thx for ur help. will be fixed with next update.

sers,
Thomas

Regarding Update 28.04.23:

Advanced Training: the accept/reject (yes/no) boxes when accepting the Flammpanzer II are blank
Combined Arms: It is not possible to select a new hero despite having the prestige. Well you get Schulz but not an additional one. Not sure if that has alwaya been the case since it's been a while since I played 'preludes'

Resolute wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:23 pm Advanced Training: the accept/reject (yes/no) boxes when accepting the Flammpanzer II are blank

normal or limited edition?

Resolute wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:23 pm Combined Arms: It is not possible to select a new hero despite having the prestige. Well you get Schulz but not an additional one. Not sure if that has alwaya been the case since it's been a while since I played 'preludes'

u used to get 2 but 2 hero scripts in a scenario tend to cause issues, thats why its either random hero or special hero from now on.

sers,
Thomas

Grondel wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:34 pm

Resolute wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:23 pm Advanced Training: the accept/reject (yes/no) boxes when accepting the Flammpanzer II are blank

normal or limited edition?

Just did a check, happens on both

Resolute wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:18 pm normal or limited edition?

Just did a check, happens on both
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found and squashed, thx. Will be in next update.

sers,
Thomaas

I'm having a markedly easier time of things in 43 as opposed to 42. Is this a common experience?

Here is a quick summary of my thoughts:
39 - Easy
40 - Easy
41 - Ramping up difficulty
42 - Really hard! Can we just skip this?
43 - Similar to 41 (perhaps slightly easier)

Edit: As I've said something negative, I wouldn't want anyone (especially the mod creator) to get the wrong impression! Overall I very much like it & have nothing but praise & thanks to offer . 1942 though (shake head).

Thx for ur feedback. could u add more detail as to why u felt it was easy/difficult?
i added some guesses why this could be.

BarbarianHunter wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 1:58 am I'm having a markedly easier time of things in 43 as opposed to 42. Is this a common experience?

Here is a quick summary of my thoughts:
39 - Easy
40 - Easy

This is like it should be.

BarbarianHunter wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 1:58 am 41 - Ramping up difficulty

Stronger russian tanks start to appear

BarbarianHunter wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 1:58 am 42 - Really hard! Can we just skip this?

Russians have good equipment and tigers/panthers are not there yet. unless u capture a lot u will struggle.

BarbarianHunter wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 1:58 am 43 - Similar to 41 (perhaps slightly easier)

tiger and panther as well as decent AT guns start turning up. Same for airforce.

sers,
Thomas

Grondel wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 2:21 am Thx for ur feedback. could u add more detail as to why u felt it was easy/difficult?

Nothing much to do with the equipment so far as I can recall. It seemed like every unit in '42 had a provocateur/survivor and/or the +3 ground defense/readiness hero. My standard overun bounce from one unit to the next to the next broke down b/c of the heroes.

Sorry, I can't be of much more use than that as so long as my process is working I pay little regard "slight variances" & would probably be just making stuff up if I were try to explain a difference between the years or the hows and whys. They seem quite like a "normal" Panzer Corps game to me (except for '42).

I think I may prefer much of it to the DLC provided by Slitherine. It is certainly comparable. Same for Storm Over Europe. I like the scenario set-ups and especially the unique heroes (especially extra movement) and equipment. For instance, I was just playing through '43 with denied artillery and took the special offering of the Sturmtiger which then worked up to 4-star in the training scenario. You read my mind. Sometimes I'll just give myself the 3 trait points of denied artillery just for 1 upgrade similar to that.

Anyway, hope this helps and, again, thank you!