Author Topic: So, we ready for that AH2 GV Event? (Read 997 times)

Sabre · « **on:** March 01, 2004, 04:54:46 PM »

Since HTC claims that the "GV falls through terrain" bug is finally squashed, who's up for an un-official ground-war special event in the beta arena? This would be a "Battle of the Bulge" scenario, with one side taking Pnzr-IVs, and the other side with a mix of Pnzr-IVs and Tigers. Each side would get a number of M-3s to act as scounts. This would be a one-life event, except killed players would be allowed to join other player's crews as gunners. The goal would be for the German side to occupy Bastogne (the town at A1). This means to have all the town's guns down and to get at least one vehicle to the center of the town. No aircraft would be allowed, to simulate the weather front that prevented Allied air power's participation in the battle. On other rule: drivers and crews may not exit from their tank or M-3 until it is completely destroyed (blown up). This simulates the effect of artillery on the crew's reluctance to leave a damaged vehicle.

Who's interested?

Octavius · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2004, 04:59:42 PM »

Sounds good, I'd participate.

But who's going to host and setup?

emodin · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2004, 09:39:00 PM »

Barring any schedule conflicts, I'd be interested.

Sabre · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2004, 09:08:53 AM »

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Originally posted by Octavius
Sounds good, I'd participate.

But who's going to host and setup?

Because this is an unofficial event, and because I don't have CM privilages in the beta arena, we would be relying completely on the honor system. Back before we had a CM Corps, I ran a number of unofficial scenarios and events. I would be happy to act as CM for the purposes of balancing the sides, laying out the rules, picking the town to use as Bastogne, and providing the choices of possible starting bases for the Germans. While we cannot keep people not participating away from the operating area, most people will be a good sport if we ask them to leave the area. It's not a perfect world, but I think we can still pull it off and have a blast.

One thing I need is for two people to step up as an Allied and Axis CO. This will be a single-frame event, so there's not too much work envolved. Volunteers? We'll pick a day and time, probably a Saturday evening, around 2100 EST.

Soulyss · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2004, 09:57:51 PM »

I'm down.

emodin · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2004, 11:04:37 PM »

Point of clarification: you want M-3s doing the scouting, or M-8s?

Sabre · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2004, 08:54:35 AM »

Has the M-8 been added? If so, I'd include mostly M-8s, but have a couple of M-3s as well. The M-3's could have vehicle supplies to repair and re-arm the tanks. Once they drop their supplies, they could then act as scouts.

jamusta · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2004, 11:17:59 AM »

Sounds fun...IM in

emodin · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2004, 12:07:45 AM »

You're right, the M8 isn't in AH2 yet.

A note about gv supplies, though: anyone can use them as long as they are close enough to the supplies, even enemy gvs.

Sabre · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2004, 07:47:08 AM »

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Originally posted by emodin
You're right, the M8 isn't in AH2 again.

A note about gv supplies, though: anyone can use them as long as they are close enough to the supplies, even enemy gvs.

Well, that's realistic, isn't it? Keeping the enemy away from your supply points was always a consideration.

Octavius · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2004, 12:04:53 PM »

Sooo... lets start advertising in the general. I'll ask Skuzzy about an addition to the MA MOTD that everyone seems to click off

Organized events like this are necessary for bug squashing and other testing.

Saturday. This saturday? What time exactly?

Flossy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2004, 12:05:44 PM »

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Originally posted by Sabre
We'll pick a day and time, probably a Saturday evening, around 2100 EST.

Bit late for me, even for a Saturday (2.00 am Sunday). Any chance of a touch earlier?

Soulyss · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2004, 12:22:16 PM »

NO! don't like the time? MOVE!

ok maybe not I'm good whenever on the weekends.

Sabre · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2004, 04:25:45 PM »

How about 1900 EST, then? Still a bit late for our friends across the pond, but better than 0200 their time.

I'll get a message out on the general boards. I'm thinking about a week from this Saturday. That'll give us time to get organized.

Flossy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2004, 06:34:13 PM »

Yeah thanks, Sabre, 1900 is a much better time - just hope I am back from my vacation in time!