Need advice about PC games

[Kool Kat]

Amazing mod, including alt scenarios! I suppose it works with JSGME?

Another question:

Are Smolensk scenarios "more or less" balanced or extremely historical? I consider it essential for PBEM games.

Again... I recommend that you review the reported Smolensk ladder games! 

https://www.theblitz.club/scenarios/pzc-...os&game=13

Check the rating (ex. higher numbers 7,8,9 are better then 1,2,3) and the number in parenthesis (ex. number of players who rated their matches) and number of reported games. Also review the Wins % (1st side wins - Draws - 2nd side wins).

Now, let's look at a reported Smolensk game example.

Desolate Dump on the Desna

Rating: 6.8(111)
Games: 123
Wins %: 72-5-23

Rating: The 6.8 rating indicates an above average game in terms of entertainment and challenge. The 111 player rated matches is a large pool and helps validate that this rating is pretty accurate. On the flip side, if this scenario had only 2 reported player ratings, then the rating would be suspect and not as reliable as a 100+ one.

Games: The 123 reported games shows total number of completed ladder games (rated and not rated) and is a good indication of the popularity and accuracy of the ratings for this scenario title.

Wins %: These numbers give an indication of the "balance" for a scenario. The 72-5-23 shows that the 1st Side (Axis) won 72 of the reported matches, there were 5 Draws, and the 2nd Side (Allies) won 23 of the reported matches. So, while this scenario is considered a popular one with players, the Axis player wins over 3 times more matches then the Allied player. Therefore, this scenario would NOT be an appropriate choice if players are looking for a "balanced" PBeM scenario.

These are the reported ladder game numbers that I review before selecting scenarios to play against a human opponent.