Scenario design musings

[Dog Soldier]

It's not just MOT units, but yes, that's the general idea. The MOT AT-unit comment was merely an example. As it is, any unit can just get so much done in a day. Instead of moving extraordinary distances, a unit could area fire 30 times, or mount 10 assaults plus area fire 10 times, or some other combination of activities. That's a fabulous amount for a unit to get done in a day, and I believe it directly contributes to the difficulties the Germans experience in the longer N'44 scenarios.

While being able to direct fire 30 times seems bad, remember the unit weill take on fatigue, and maybe casualties from defensive fire and direct fire in the other player's turn. Assuming the defender is in better terrain and even fortified with a TRENCH, the attacker really could have the effectiveness of his firing unit go down pretty quick. Same with assaults. Effectiveness will go down faster if a unit performed 10 assaults in one day.

All this makes for good sense in rotating the units on the line with reserves for each side. The game is causing what should be done.
The new QFM optional rule would help make the Germans harder to dig out of their positions in this case. Still German units were kept in the line at this time until they were worn down to cadres. That was strategic condition in 1944. Changing that aspect would be a big what - if I think.

Dog Soldier