Panzer Campaigns update

[Ocito80]

interesting read, and I concur for the most part.

I'm not a big fan of the disrupt mechanic. I feel it is something that can still exist, but maybe only apply to out of command units only. Without disrupt, the large soviet units can be more of a pain, potentially inflicting heavier casualties in straight on engagements. Removing, or adjusting disrupt probably wouldn't take away, but rather enhance the German need to out maneuver the soviets. As you stated, they are already gimped by the morale modifiers.

I'd like to see the OOB structure similar to the west as well, but I think the choices made were more to satisfy current game mechanics.

Another side effect of the disruption mechanic is keenly seen in the newer titles where the German player ops to to split their infantry battalion into 4 companies, then combining those 4 units into 2 slightly stronger ones. Born of necessity to combat taking on the larger soviet formations while being able to absorb fatigue that eventually helps lead to disruption. I've always had issues with the ZOC mechanic currently in game and of late have chosen adjust the PDT to allow for it in my scenarios.

Perhaps a new isolated mechanic could be introduced. Maybe a formation isn't truly isolated until their HQ is. And this could work in conjunction with the disrupt idea above. So if the HQ unit flees in an attempt to avoid a pocket, the units left behind will likely be out of command. So either way those units would be either isolated or subject to disruption.

Generally, the biggest thing I hear negative about PZC, other than the AI not being to use roads when moving, are the amount of unit counters found on some of the large campaigns. Now this doesn't bother me personally, but for many others it is an issue. And sometimes I do question the need for 4xgun (AA, Art, ATG) type units running about. Sometimes these extra units are there to create buffers along a long front line, in particular when facing the numerous soviets in the mid to late war time period. This in itself represents a flaw to me, but maybe it's just me.

Anywho, good read, good thoughts.

Thanks
Atheory