Smolensk 41 Campaign

[Dog Soldier]

I do not think you will get any experienced Russian players of S41 with that set of ORs.

I would try this set:
Recon Spotting
Virtual Supply Trucks - Just ot Keep the panzer divisions from foraging at full supply in the hinterlands of the CG board without some risk.
Low Visibility Air Effects
Night Fatigue

My reasons for not liking the set proposed....
Opt surrender will finish the Russians off with a minimum of Axis forces being used to reduce the inevitable pockets.
The Opt fire and assault results will penalize the Russian ability to concentrate large stacks for a limited counter attack at any point in the CG.
Higher Fatigue Recovery benefits the Germans too much here as the Germans can afford to pull whole divisions out of the line for a rest while the Russians can not.
Counter battery favors the Axis in S41 as their artillery generally has longer range. I do not think I ever spotted a German battery as the Russians with counter battery turned on.
Limited Air recon - depends on your taste, this rule can go either way. It is a question of the threat of Axis air attacks on Russian reserves versus realism. This was a true threat to a Russian commander to think about. Reigning in the Axis ability to spot a column in the Russian rear and shoot it up would not be historical, but necessary if the Russain player needs some help.

Dog Soldier