How do you set your preferences?

[Cross]

Originally Posted by Brummbar

I play all my game's against the AI at this point but, someday I want to play PBEM. So I am asking this question to get your input on how you play. Do you play the AI one way and a human another?

Hi Jimi,

Many players use their own standard set of preferences for PBEM battles. I save these prefs as a document in my SP folder, and just bring it out - and adjust it - every time I start a new battle. I'll paste in an example below.

Your preferences just make sure that you are in agreement with your opponent, and also offer you some protection from the occasional 'gamey' player out there.

I meet most of my opponents through the Blitz wargaming club. Many players at that club use a different scoring/result matrix (which I think is quite good); and some use different FOO rules (which I think are too unrealistic).

Anyway, here's an example of my prefs.

Preferences (negotiable)

WinSPWW2 3.0 CD version
Slot 001
Points: 2500
Turns: 20
Turn rate: 7 to 10 turns per week

Setting
Meeting Engagement: German vs. British
Sept 1943, Italy
Map: no.245 (or generated map size 140x120)
V Hexes customized to more realistic objectives (subject to approval)
Visibility: 25

Reasonably realistic forces:
No more than 1 sniper per Infantry Company
No more than 1 MMG or HMG platoon per Infantry Company (unless co. came with more)
No more than 2 Anti-Tank guns per Company
No more than 2 Infantry Anti-Tank teams per Company (unless co. came with more)

Other Preferences
All realism preferences ON (settings at 100%)
Aircraft Availability: Random
Fast Artillery: OFF
Max. 15% artillery (not including AT guns)
Onboard arty only (unless otherwise agree)

No assigning artillery until your first move turn
No spotter planes or helicopters
No re-supply of rockets by ammo trucks/canisters
No choosing allies or captured equipment without agreement

cheers,
Cross

[RERomine]

Here's the link to the Blitz site if anyone wants to see what's out there:

http://www.theblitz.org/

I know Cross knows where the site is and I agree about the FOO guidelines. They went from no guidelines allowing things to be too gamey to too restrictive eliminating things that could really be done.

[JohnHale]

Originally Posted by Brummbar

I play all my game's against the AI at this point but, someday I want to play PBEM.

Brum,

Take the plunge and do it. You don't know what you're missing. Seriously.

If you want to have a go, I'll hold your hand and walk you through it.

[Cross]

Originally Posted by RERomine

Here's the link to the Blitz site if anyone wants to see what's out there:

http://www.theblitz.org/

I know Cross knows where the site is and I agree about the FOO guidelines. They went from no guidelines allowing things to be too gamey to too restrictive eliminating things that could really be done.

I agree with this assessment 100%

In fact, I think I'll start a new thread about FOO artillery management, because this is a fascinating subject, but may head a bit off-topic.

[Brummbar]

Originally Posted by JohnHale

Brum,

Take the plunge and do it. You don't know what you're missing. Seriously.

If you want to have a go, I'll hold your hand and walk you through it.

Thanks John. It's not that I don't want to do it, it's a matter of time. I will take you up on it when I think I can be a reliable player. I hate to leave someone hanging in the middle of a game waiting for me to do my turn.

[Demtrek]

I get rid of mines and make ammo unlimited. I hate being bogged down with mines everywhere I go. Sometimes I think, ok let me get back into a true assult with mines, but then I get bored trying to clear them all the time. I dont buy them either.

Running out of ammo is just a pain in the butt. Even though it makes it more realistic just one of my pet peevs when I do run out.

Fast arty is a must for me as I can not stand sitting there for 10 mins watching each and every round miss it's target. If i'm going to miss what I want to hit let me miss all at once.

[Lt. Ketch]

I run a basic default but with breakdowns and command off. I'm still trying to improve my overall tactics and kit choice and don't want to have to worry about units that arn't in contact or get stuck in the mud. I know I'll probablly need to adjust my tactics when I turn those on, but until then...

[Brummbar]

It seem's that you all use a variety of setting's for your own reason's.

Thanks for all the input, it give's me a lot to think about.

Keep up the reply's as I am really interested in how you all play this wonderful game.

[PanzerBob]

Originally Posted by Mobhack

In a Campaign game the player preferences for air sorties is completely ignored. You get offered the historically generated air only, or in a scripted campaign what the designer programmed for each scenario. So just leave air at XXX in campaigns.

Andy

I think sometimes maybe I'm imagineing things happening, oh well I did say in wasn't quite sure, Thanks Andy

Bob out

[gila]

Originally Posted by gila

I keep all at default.
Except for spotting i tend to 120%.

I have to amend.
I do turn off mines,with AI.
Damn i hate unwelcome suprises