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Originally Posted by PanzerBob

I'm curious as to what do you mean by renaming formations? I've remamed Units with no problem, usualy HQ units, to what unit it Commands, eg: Able Coy HQ, Bravo Coy HQ and so forth. As for actual Formation name changes doable though the MOBHACK but for PBEM both sides must have the exact OOB's, plus it is time consumming plus it effect all games.

Hope this helps...Bob out

Hi Bob,

When you rename units, doesn't your PBEM opponent see the new name? In a battle against the AI it wouldn't matter, but against a human opponent I'd rather he not instantly know that a particular infantry section is 'Able Coy HQ'.

In fact, I've heard of players who rename many units to something generic to deliberately keep their opponent guessing.

Perhaps renaming Coy HQs is less needed with the latest update allowing us to see Coy formations at a button press (as long as you have the CD).

One thing I often rename are the Officers/NCOs themselves. I've edited the name txt files to use names of people I know, famous people, and actual WWII commanders. This makes the various officers more recognisable, and gives them 'personality'.

Then during a battle - if an officer/NCO earns it - I may edit their name by adding a DSO, MC or MM after their name.

You and your family have a great Christmas Bob.

cheers,
Simon