Perceptions: Zones of Control

Poll: How do you perceive a zone of control? You do not have permission to vote in this poll.
(1) It represents the presence of elements of the unit (i.e. squads, platoons, or companies) exerting it.	26.42%	14	26.42%
(2) It represents the patrols of the units exerting it.	18.87%	10	18.87%
(3) It represents the ability of the units exerting it to put fire into the hex and hinder movement and supplies.	52.83%	28	52.83%
(4) None of the above.	1.89%	1	1.89%
Total		53 vote(s)	100%

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Perceptions: Zones of Control

07-28-2006, 03:20 AM, (This post was last modified: 07-28-2006, 03:22 AM by Dog Soldier.)

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RE: Perceptions: Zones of Control

If I understand you correctly CptCav, you think a more fluid ZOC is required in all PzC titles since the attackers are too weak to make much headway under the default ZOC rules?

I find that conclusion a little wrong, IMHO. Just my personal observation on the PzC series...the offense is the strongest part of the game. This is mainly due to the AI running the defensive phase. The Igo Ugo turn based system requires extra foresight for the defender than the attacker.

Momentum is everything in PzC. the defender must not only inflict casualties and try to hold ground, he must wear down the attacker or usurp that momentum in a selected sector.

The tactic of sending a small unit to surround defenders only works if the defender does not has a reserve to counterattack such units. Esp. in low light days, this can lead to a lot of small units dieing. Air and artillery can blast some small units off the map to create an escape. Even a surrounded 500 man infantry battalion, if undisrupted can assault a small flak or AT gun out of the way when it it is isolated or low ammo. The key is to time the assault in the turn when the attackers artillery is either moving up or has already fired defensive fire on other "soak off" units. Positioning even one such battalion well ahead of the breakthrough can help.

1. Always keep a reserve.
2. Position it well.
3. Strike with the fist, not feel with the fingers.

And you will break encirclements more often than you thought you could.

Dog Soldier

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