Tips and Tricks- Op Fire.

[Dan Caviness]

Hello Umbro/Smed/Jason/PzKorps/et al:

Don't want to be a necroposter but I feel this thread deserves reinvigorating so I'm going for the shock paddles...

I finally tracked down Umbro's AAR in the "Pivotal Day for the 82nd" and impressive doesn't cover it. Your AAR could and should serve as a template for others who aspire to capture a scenario experience.

I guess this may be a bit off Smed's original OP Fire topic, sorry if so, but let's get back to it.

Smed's OP fire suggestions....listen to him...he knows what he's doing...and I can vouch for that....I'm playing Borisov with him....

One more little OP Fire trick I can think to add is situational but works.
You grizzled vets already know this one.

If your in a "custer's last stand hex"...knowing your boys are doomed...and UNSPOTTED...with multiple units and playing Fog of War/Extreme Fog of War....you can pick a unit with good assault and turn it OFF. What happens often as not is your opponent will pummel all the units that fire and eventually have the big red "D" on everyone HE can see. But...he won't be able to find that unit you turned off until he assaults you...often as not with a rude surprise and damage to his units.
This is most effective when playing the old assault rules where your opponent is simply trying to disrupt everyone for the assault takeout.

I'd like to tip my hat to all of you for sharing these insights. Many players who have reached a level of mastery over a game would never share those tactics and techniques. Not saying that makes them bad...but it does make them competitive...and you guys serve the game over your own interest with those AARs.

Regards,

Dan