Is this cheating

[John Given]

Another thing to keep an eye on is fjord hexes.

If an engineer "destroys" one, a light bridge graphic will appear in 3d mode, and a blown bridge "red splash" icon will appear over the fjord location in 2d mode.

The fact that anyone can still cross this hexside may be lost upon someone who now *thinks* they can't because all they see (in 3d) is a light bridge, and as we all know, most units can't cross a light bridge. (foot class units, jeeps, and kubelwagons excepted)

It's kind of a game bug thing. But...is it cheating to do this? IMO, no, it's not, since if you see a blown bridge icon in 2d, and a light bridge occupying the same area in 3d, you know its' someone (maybe me :whis:) trying to "hide" a fjord hexside. Of course, this little trick does not affect the hexside's utility in any way - it's still a fjord, even if it no longer looks like one.

Also, you can have engineers "blow" non-bridge hexsides, and the 2d map will show the blown bridge icon (in 2d), even in clear terrain. Might make an enemy think he can't travel between two particular hexsides...if he plays in 2d mode. Of course, this does not affect unit movement in any way. So if you want to have a lot of cool red "blotches" all over your map (and you have engineers), let 'er rip! Maybe you could use this method to write out a message on the map for your opponent... :rolleyes:

Finally, you can have non-disrupted infantry (not engineers) create an IP in a minefield hex. Looks a little weird, but it can be done. The minefiled will always be displaying its graphic in 2d mode, so there is no way you can "hide" the minefield by creating your IP on top of it. Now, using construction engineers to create a "block" on top of the mine?? I have yet to try that.