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RE: Balancing a Scenario - Herr Straße Laufer - 05-13-2011 (05-13-2011, 02:04 AM)RADO Wrote:(05-13-2011, 01:44 AM)Jason Petho Wrote:(05-13-2011, 01:36 AM)RADO Wrote: If I undestand correctly, a strength point gives "X" victory points in the game, regardless of what type it is. So if you lose a SP of PZ VIb's, you get the same VP's as if you lost a SP of T-26's. Rado, just be careful when using "points" as a form of balance. It worked in the early version of Steel Panthers. It may not work in CS. A T-34/43 is worth "6" points. A Tiger I is "7". You can also click "F2" when highlighting a unit and it will give you the point value of the unit. Would you rather have a company of Tiger I's or company of T-34/43's? They are only "3" points apart? :chin: HSL RE: Balancing a Scenario - Huib Versloot - 05-13-2011 I agree with HSL (it happens) that one should be careful looking too much at unit points. I wrote a very small document with the basis of the method I normally use with some variety. It is attached here.[attachment=3204] RE: Balancing a Scenario - Ashcloud - 05-13-2011 (05-13-2011, 09:39 PM)Huib Versloot Wrote: I agree with HSL (it happens) that one should be careful looking too much at unit points. Within the pdf document you give an example of a scenario where the Americans are suppose to gain territory in the vicinity of Overloon in the The Netherlands - what is the name of the scenario and is it still available for download. It looks a blast to play and I would love to give it a go. RE: Balancing a Scenario - Huib Versloot - 05-13-2011 (05-13-2011, 10:20 PM)Ashcloud Wrote:(05-13-2011, 09:39 PM)Huib Versloot Wrote: I agree with HSL (it happens) that one should be careful looking too much at unit points. It is called "Where There's Trouble..." It is a stock scn since the 1.03 update so you should already have it. RE: Balancing a Scenario - Ashcloud - 05-13-2011 (05-13-2011, 10:27 PM)Huib Versloot Wrote:(05-13-2011, 10:20 PM)Ashcloud Wrote:(05-13-2011, 09:39 PM)Huib Versloot Wrote: I agree with HSL (it happens) that one should be careful looking too much at unit points. Fantastic, thanks for the reply RE: Balancing a Scenario - RADO - 05-13-2011 (05-13-2011, 07:23 PM)Herr Straßen Läufer Wrote:(05-13-2011, 02:04 AM)RADO Wrote:(05-13-2011, 01:44 AM)Jason Petho Wrote:(05-13-2011, 01:36 AM)RADO Wrote: If I undestand correctly, a strength point gives "X" victory points in the game, regardless of what type it is. So if you lose a SP of PZ VIb's, you get the same VP's as if you lost a SP of T-26's. Well, if a T34 is six points and a Tiger I seven then I'd say the VP system is not very detailed, IMHO. It does however give one a very rudimentary tool for a starting point. RE: Balancing a Scenario - Jason Petho - 05-13-2011 Typical T34/43 platoon consists of 3 tanks, or 18 VP. Typical Tiger platoon consists of 4 tanks, or 28 VP. Jason Petho RE: Balancing a Scenario - Huib Versloot - 05-13-2011 (05-13-2011, 10:42 PM)RADO Wrote: Well, if a T34 is six points and a Tiger I seven then I'd say the VP system is not very detailed, IMHO. It does however give one a very rudimentary tool for a starting point. The value of the Tiger is on the battlefield, not in the point system. The greatest reward for an Allied player is not 7 VP but the fact that the Tiger is no longer there. In counting points ultimately the objectives in a scn are decisive. It is interesting to know one or two things about unit values, but I would not bother with them in your attempts to balance a first scenario. You would just make things overly complicated. Try to work with the document I posted earlier. It is not all that difficult. Cheers Huib RE: Balancing a Scenario - Jason Petho - 05-14-2011 (05-13-2011, 11:38 PM)Huib Versloot Wrote: Try to work with the document I posted earlier. It is not all that difficult. I concur, the document is an excellent start, especially since this is your first scenario. Jason Petho RE: Balancing a Scenario - RADO - 05-14-2011 Thanks guys! You have all been a big help. |