Air and Artillery by the Map Optional Rule for D85

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The only issue with balance is that by selecting this it basically allows all artillery to be massed and used with equal effectiveness regardless of their organization. In a MC game this can be very deadly.

I guess then brings up three related questions.

1. If this optional rule allows massed artillery targeting as you describe, is this an accurate and realistic portrayal of what modern artillery can do? Is such a doctrine and capability appropriate to the NATO and Pact armies?

2. On the strict question of balance, does it make sense to enable the arty setup optional rule as a counterweight?

3. Is there any reason NOT to use the arty setup rule? e.g. is it regarded as less realistic?

Thanks in advance, especially from any artillery experts.