Variable objectives

[Liebchen]

Stupid question alert:

After playing CM extensively for a few years and then taking a break, I find that I can't recall exactly how the bogus flags work. Who decides which flags have value, the defender or the attacker?

[Mikey_FGM]

I believe it's the attacker that chooses which objective has value.

And to activate the objective,
1. Select any flag during force setup phase.
2. Open up the orders menu.
3. Select "Activate Flag".
4. Click near to the flag you wish to activate.
5. Play on, making sure to deceive the defender as to your real objective, using diversionary detachments to pester the other useless objectives, keeping him confused until it's too late to counterattack...