Point Values

[Herr Straße Laufer]

Greg,

I see scenario design as an art form. I'm not much into mathematical art. ;)
Though, I appreciate all visual art forms from, cave drawings, to abstract, through to impressionist. And, my musical tastes run from Classical, to Jazz, through to progressive & alternative rock. I think a computer doing either painting or music would not "thrill" me.

There are formula to use to establish a base for getting close to balance in a scenario design. A pure mathematical calculation would spoil the fun?
I guess I am more an "Edison style", let's tinker with it, rather then a Tesla "here it is" type of scenario "inventor".

I also look to see what the "improvement" would be to change all types of units to the same point value. It would remove the scale and scope of what the original game designers/developers had in mind?
How can hundreds of scenarios be made that are close to balanced, played by e-mail, and now some would like to make a change like having all units of equal value?
Would all armor be the same point values too?
If a Volksgrenadier and an American regular infantry man are worth the same that would be rather bland? Or, a Waffen SS trooper versus a Brit average soldier?

I'd much prefer to spend the time and effort tinkering with the scenario to "get it right", than tinker with the game engine and get it wrong.
Tweaking a scenario works and can be seen over time in the amouont of play and game reports?
I know it is my personal point of view. And, I am writing to help expand the horizons of "others". :smoke:

Ed