favorite maps sizes
 

I'm looking for some suggestions on preferred map settings for winSPWW2. I seem to have hit the limit with a map of 200 x 200 but to be honest I really don't have a clue as to how or if you should tailor the map to the size of your core when you're playing a campaign. As an example I've got a Germany vs Soviet Union campaign going where I'm the Soviets and it's August 1941. I've got a core of 1 medium tank company, 1 infantry leg company and 1 motorized infantry company. I've thrown in 2 platoons of 37mm guns and 2 sections of SPAA for support. Most of the time I load the leg infantry onto the tanks so that I can cover lots of ground. Would a map of 200 x 200 be too big for 3 companies to cover in real life? I like a large map as the AI seems to have more room to surprise me but if there are better sizes to use I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks in advance

Steve

Re: favorite maps sizes
 

200x200 seems huge,for 3 companies,and would have lots of scrolling.
But every one has their preferences.

Re: favorite maps sizes
 

I run a 100x100 map with a battalion sized force similar to what you have: 1 armor company, 2 infantry companies and support units which come up around company strength. This still gives me room to maneuver without turning it into a game of blind man's bluff.

Depending on the type of battle, the AI forces seem to be sparse on a Defend and can stretch from top to bottom on an Assault. It really depends on what you want. On a small map with large forces, you end up with a knife fight in a phone booth where brute force is the order of the day. Larger maps with smaller forces give you maneuver room. From a realism perspective, you probably can find examples of both during World War II.

Re: favorite maps sizes
 

Hi Codman,

With the force you describe, I'd probably go with a map between 100x100 (keep in mind 100x100 is a quarter of the size of 200x200) to 120x140 maximum.

But that's just my preference...and I like room to manouvre.

That force of yours will be 'all at sea' on a map 10KM x 10KM. I don't recall what the 'normal' frontage is for a battalion, depends on the theatre, terrain, objective etc. but I'd imagine it was somewhere between 1KM to 3KM.

Re: favorite maps sizes
 

Thanks for the responses!! I'll try reducing the map size and see what happens although I fully intend to avoid the "knife fight in the phone booth" stuff as that's way too close for me... ;)

Steve

Re: favorite maps sizes
 

I don't know. I've got one of those "win at all cost" campaigns going and my Tigers (king and otherwise) might have some fun. :D Granted, the Brits have those stupid paits and the US have bazookas. Still...