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Re: Is this possible.

Nope - it is buried in the code for e.g. pages with lists of buttons. Sub routines to choose flag by date, etc.

Andy

Re: Is this possible.

Suggestion:
The 'Zimbabwe' OOB availability date should be changed to 1964/5 for simple historical reasons alone ("Bush War"/"Second Chimurenga"). The forces of which it's composed of prior to the establishment of the state of Zimbabwe co-existed with the state of Rhodesia until its dissolution. Therefore the rather technical/jurisprudent historical fact that the state of Zimbabwe didn't exist prior to the dissolution of Rhodesia (via the transitional state of 'Zimbabwe-Rhodesia') is of little significance game-wise, at least in what comes to the availability date of the OOB in question. Compare how the OOBs of 'Viet Cong' and 'ARVN' are treated, with the exception that there's no gameplay-relevant reason to separate the state of Zimbabwe and the insurgents that preceded it into two OOBs (like VC and NVA are). So, why not keep them in one OOB while making it available earlier?

Re: Is this possible.

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Originally Posted by Mobhack (Post 360904)

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troopie said:
It can be done, if you pick an orbat with appropriate years. Also, pick something with similar terrain. And they you just restore the default OOBs.

L.W, write down which nation you use, so you don't forget.

troopie

Troopie

I've redone RED as a quick base for an AI insurgent mod for use vs RHO. You should be able to hack that till it is more suitable. You'll find it in the OOBS section.

Cheers
Andy

Is this file available somewhere? I know it is old but it sounds interesting?

Re: Is this possible.

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Originally Posted by cbreedon (Post 779407)

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Originally Posted by Mobhack (Post 360904)

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Troopie

I've redone RED as a quick base for an AI insurgent mod for use vs RHO. You should be able to hack that till it is more suitable. You'll find it in the OOBS section.

Cheers
Andy

Is this file available somewhere? I know it is old but it sounds interesting?

Lets see - you necroed a 2005 thread.

So you could go to the TO&E sub forum, and go back to 2005 and have a look.

Just like I did, it only took about 1 minute of clicking on page links till 2005 appeared. Then I zeroed in on one that lookes like the item in question: http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=24387

NB - be aware that it is a 2005 OOB, and things may have changed. Also - it is a base OOB for the OP to play with, not a finished item.

Andy

Re: Is this possible.

cheers

I did a couple of different searches but didn't come up with anything...

I do love the sarcasm though :-) but I appreciate your help

Craig

Re: Is this possible.

Just checked how this is in the latest version of the game. No, Zimbabwe doesn't replace Rhodesia. They're two separate OOBs in the game, as they should be. Now could the availability of the Zimbabwe OOB be extended back to 1965 in the next update, so for a period of time it would co-exist with the Rhodesia OOB?

Re: Is this possible.

Given we've been extremely busy with other OOB issues and this has not been even a third level priority and given the patches are going to be released in about a month and we still have a months worth of work to do the short answer is no.

Don

Re: Is this possible.

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Originally Posted by troopie (Post 360234)

I would like to do a generated campaign, Rhodesia vs Zimbabwe, April 1966 to March 1980, the whole Bush War. I can't pick Zimbabwe before Jan 1980. Using the Mod feature can I, set up a custom orbat with the Zimbos using a slot that is available during those years, select that, and use it for a campaign?

Dankie.

troopie

Interesting. So many dimensions to the Bush Wars: geopolitical (the whole East/West thing played out in Southern Africa), militarily, and culturally. I played a battle based on the Xangongo, Angola battle featuring the SADF 61 Mech Battle Group vs FAPLA/SWAPO brigades, "Operation Protea" occurred 23 August, 1981. So, what's your primary source of material these battles?