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[Adolf Vahringer]

IMHO, game balance does not equate to equal forces, instead game balance equals the ability to be able to win a scenario from either side. A scenario can be balanced and still satisfy the needs of those who want to play from a historical perspective, they do not need to be separate from each other.

If you adjust fire power/results to give the game a more historical feel to those who want to play against the AI, then you invariably change the results for those who wish to play H2H. If you want to make a more historical game vs. the AI then you need to change the AI, not the results.

Finally, I play several opponents who are close to the top of the ladder, and I cannot say any one of them play solely for a favorable w-l record, but instead rather play because it is an enjoyable game. If you take the enjoyment out, you take out a good portion of the regular players here at the CS and the game will no longer be able to survive as it will not be able to recruit new players.

Just my $.02

Gavin