Some random thoughts

[Lt. Ketch]

Wdll, that idea sounds like your taking your signiture to heart (which is probably why you have it ). But of course what's the point of living if you don't feel alive, and coming out of that kind of battle makes you feel very alive.

[Ramm]

Thanks for the first rate help tactics, to be honest I almost never use z-fire, maybe once in a blue moon to suppress a unit when I know the exact hex it is in but can't see it. The sad thing is I usually end up bringing home most of my ammo after a battle, except for main rounds of course, and they sure as $hit aren't payin' me to save ammo!

Andrew

[Sniper23]

Originally Posted by Ramm

Thanks for the first rate help tactics, to be honest I almost never use z-fire, maybe once in a blue moon to suppress a unit when I know the exact hex it is in but can't see it. The sad thing is I usually end up bringing home most of my ammo after a battle, except for main rounds of course, and they sure as $hit aren't payin' me to save ammo!

Andrew

i personaly now use z-fire alot, id rather use the ammo then bring it home

[Marek_Tucan]

Originally Posted by Sniper23

i personaly now use z-fire alot, id rather use the ammo then bring it home

And Z-fire becomes even more prominent as vehicle-mounted AGLs now create blast circles

[PanzerBob]

Over all IMHO MBT shows what happens when techinally (more or less) equal and well trained and commanded nations go at it, much carnage will ensue for both sides. I've fought some battles of late where each side was lucky to have a few guys with sticks and stones left!! OK but you know what I mean!!

Bob out

[Wdll]

Originally Posted by PanzerBob

Over all IMHO MBT shows what happens when techinally (more or less) equal and well trained and commanded nations go at it, much carnage will ensue for both sides. I've fought some battles of late where each side was lucky to have a few guys with sticks and stones left!! OK but you know what I mean!!

Bob out

Yeah, they were fun.

[Ramm]

Do you guys consider using z-fire for single player cheating or unsportsmanlike behavior because the AI can't reciprocate (except with air)? What about the fire filter and ammo resupply? I don't like the feeling I get when I do something I know the AI isn't allowed to do What are your thoughts on this, guys? There was once a time when I needed to use every advantage to beat the 'ol AI, but now I just feel sad doing this. Its like the Batman beating up a 12 year old with special needs, but not even doing that fairly instead relying on trickery.


Andrew

P.S. Not to sound proud, (you all could beat me PEBM), I rarely use better equipment then the AI because I believe that the burden of skill should rest on the man.

[Wdll]

I have stopped resupplying my artillery when playing against the AI (and considering doing it for the PBEM games too). I am not sure what you mean single player cheating with the z-fire.
If you want to have some fun, play campaign (10 battles) against 3 different opponents, single battles can get a bit boring. Try to get decisive victories all the time.

[Ramm]

Originally Posted by Wdll

I have stopped resupplying my artillery when playing against the AI (and considering doing it for the PBEM games too). I am not sure what you mean single player cheating with the z-fire.
If you want to have some fun, play campaign (10 battles) against 3 different opponents, single battles can get a bit boring. Try to get decisive victories all the time.

The AI cannot deliberately use suppressive fire (z-fire) against unspotted units like us human beings can, except of course with the use of airplanes, and that isn't, strictly speaking, using z-fire.

[Wdll]

I don't see how using the z-fire is a "cheat" then. Oh well. I would consider a "cheat" one AI severe (IMO) problem. The placement of its SAM sites and in general the usage of its air defences. I am finding myself trying hard not to obliterate its air defences in the first 3-4 turns.