Delayed Bombardments

[Grant1pa]

Thanks.

I have the game on my work laptop (don't tell), and I just found the 2014 manual update explaining the programed artillery. I'll change that tomorrow and run a test to see if I got it right.

I appreciate the time and assistance given!

Tom

[Mobhack]

If you need a unit to fire in turns 1,3,5

select unit, advance firing to turn 1 with the + key, plot what and where to fire
now advance the + key to turn 3, plot what & where to fire
then advance the + key to turn 5, plot what type of fire and what is firing.

That should only fire the plotted batteries, with the plotted type of ammo, in those turns only.
The batteries will not be available to the owning player until the programme is completed (or the owner cancels all programmes with the appropriate key). No need for fiddling with reinforcements.

It is straightforward once you know what you are doing. Only way to redo a programme once you have decided you have made an error is to clear and restart though. Set yourself up a little test assault scenario with 2 or 3 batteries and play with that as a training exercise.

[Grant1pa]

Originally Posted by Mobhack

If you need a unit to fire in turns 1,3,5

select unit, advance firing to turn 1 with the + key, plot what and where to fire
now advance the + key to turn 3, plot what & where to fire
then advance the + key to turn 5, plot what type of fire and what is firing.

That should only fire the plotted batteries, with the plotted type of ammo, in those turns only.
The batteries will not be available to the owning player until the programme is completed (or the owner cancels all programmes with the appropriate key). No need for fiddling with reinforcements.

It is straightforward once you know what you are doing. Only way to redo a programme once you have decided you have made an error is to clear and restart though. Set yourself up a little test assault scenario with 2 or 3 batteries and play with that as a training exercise.

Thanks, in progress as time permits during my watch. I'll learn it!

Tom

[shahadi]

Very interesting thread.

Thanks Tom for posting.


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[Suhiir]

I've noticed with my own attempts to get the AI to use pre-plotted artillery that any pre plot after about turn 15 is ignored and the AI takes control of it's artillery starting about turn 15ish.

[shahadi]

An alternate solution is to purchase an light observation helo. In Scenhack change the helo from platoon to company. Return to the Editor and cross attach artillery units to the helo. This will give rapid response without problems of exposing an A0 unit unnecessarily while keeping an AO unit with a reinforcement turn.

Also, you could purchase an observation helo, insert a FO in the helo. Make the FO unit a company and cross attach artillery and the helo to the FO.


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[Mobhack]

Light helos are one of the FOO types. No need to insert a separate FOO in them.

[shahadi]

Originally Posted by Mobhack

Light helos are one of the FOO types. No need to insert a separate FOO in them.

True. However there are a number of design considerations and preferences one may consider.

You may not be comfortable making a vehicle (with it's larger size) a company formation. Additionally, with a Fwd Obs you would could drop him to cover additional areas while the obs helo is covering other areas of the map (increased flexible). And we must consider the small size of the Fwd Obs as well.

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