Cheating

[low_bidder]

"Make a simple experiment: Drop a smoke round and see how long it takes until you can see through it. Until you know that crucial piece of information, don't rely on the smoke to last for long."
I actually hardly ever use the old "Shields up Scotty" smoke screen. I consider that 'gamey'. I normally pop smoke and then move as soon as I'm able to.

I have quit setting ambushes. I regret that the ambush has been coded out of the game. Most warfare consists of ambushes and traps, done on one scale or another. Taking that out of the game, or making it more difficult completely changes the character of the game.
In the old days, the ops fire unit had to pass a check not unlike a close assault check. It wasn't the same exact check, but it was similar in concept. I think Wild Bill still has the 'fish tapes' of the huge on-line forum discussing the inner workings of SP.
Not that it matters anymore.
Anyway, the check was common sense based, The bigger, dumber, faster targets got shot up, which is how it should be. You can set ambushes and traps without OP fire, they are just not as effective and harder to pull off.
Players today don't co-operate like they did back in the mid 90's. Not sure If I'm getting 'dumber' or my opponents are getting smarter. The latter, I hope.
If you have the inclination, a DL slot open, and the urge, I think I'm about ready to try my hand at WW2 PBEM.