Supply Question

[Volcano Man]

To stop the above happening, scenario designers should not limit the number of supply sources to prevent the above - in the above case a supply source further down the map would be harder to capture and deliver less supply to the German player - essentially simulating the choking of supplies without the isolated status.

I'd also suggest that it is a bit of a gamey tactic by someone who is overly familiar with the scenario. While there is nothing to prohibit it, I would be uncomfortable with it. (To be clear - I don't think working to isolate units is gamey, but sitting on known supply hexes is pushing the boundaries a bit far.)

Yes, I agree. Sitting on map edge supply sources with fast recon units is generally bad form. If the front line has pushed beyond it then it is fair game I guess, but you should play as if you have no knowledge of map edge supply source locations IMO, since they do not show up on the other side's map. Of course, not to say anyone is in the wrong here - people can play however they want to, but a little good sportsmanship does help keep people coming back to play you again in the future. ;)

You can also try to play with VST off, which I think will resort to Global Supply with no sources, but I am probably wrong about that -- someone correct me please, I haven't played with VST off in eons. :eek1:

I try to push a continuous front line past around the map where possible, which does a not job to catch bypassed enemy supply sources, or it causes them (with VST on) to divert so far out of the way that it is... mostly useless. In desert scenarios, the recon car screen is useful for this purpose (to maintain a front line screen, especially on the flanks).