Thoughts on game

[tmgiles1]

First, thanks for the opportunity to take part in the beta. I started the campaign on Lt. level because I’m sort of a novice and I find it easier to maintain prestige levels further into the game. I thought the escaping locomotives was an excellent idea and a neat way to expand the game. Pushing the Russians out of the way was challenging but not so much so as not to be able to secure a decisive victory. I believe I lost a tank and a couple of recon units. I need to rework my use of recons because I find that the AI will take them out expeditiously if they are exposed without flank protection.

I liked the way I was able to divide forces to take Karkov 42. For me, multiple smaller force sizes seem more manageable and more fun that a giant map with a 1 giant swarm of units. This scenario was a little more difficult however and I managed to loose multiple recon units and a couple tanks.

For what it’s worth, I agree anti-air units should be able to be used as fire suppression. It would make them more valuable to keep as well as maintaining historical accuracy.

I also think a way to print the map would be a great idea. I would love to be able to move away from my computer desk and study the map.

[LostAgain]

Would it be too difficult to allow for access to the battle histories of units in the deployment phase? I may be a lone voice in the wilderness, but I'd greatly appreciate this function!

[Kerensky]

Would it be too difficult to allow for access to the battle histories of units in the deployment phase? I may be a lone voice in the wilderness, but I'd greatly appreciate this function!

Alt+Click works during the deploy phase but ONLY if you are NOT in windowed mode.

[Mountaineer]

Artillery is firing after the attacks, when it should fire before. This makes defending a bit easier and often means the AI may not take an objective or wipe a unit out. I stated this in another post but I need to further explain.

The basic attack should be arty, air, then tank and infantry. Arty should target in order of priority: AA, arty, troops in a city, tanks in the open. Infantry should go first in a city/woods while tank first in the open.

I am not sure how hard it might be to get the AI to follow that logic, but it works.

I also do not see the AI switching AA between direct fire and AA. It seems to me it would prioritize AA and if there are no targets, switch to a direct fire mode.

I just like to make it even more difficult! Great game, look forward to '43.