Japan 45

[Kool Kat]

Per above, you can hand modify both the bunker values and the probability they will be built using the .pdt modifier application "pcparam."  You can also place bunkers to your hearts desire using the scenario mod tool "pcedit."  Once you try them they are pretty intuitive.

You need to be careful though, since generally a game or scenario designer has the "big picture" in mind when designing, and making what seems to be a small change can have ripple effects on play balance.  

Gent: 

Why should players be expected to modify the parameters file of a game?

Why should players have to "guess" where bunkers "may" have to be placed at a scenario start?

Should not all of the above issues been sorted out and play tested prior to release?

We've had one major patch release with a whole slew of updates and changes. 

Now we (players) have discovered incorrect bunker values. What's next? 

I paid $40.00 for a finished and complete game - not a sandbox.

Mike,

i understand your passion, but please understand that everyone has a different take on what is correct. A great example is the differences in proposed strategies for the Japanese (defend at the beaches or go inland). Both Bill and I have taken where possible primary sources and built from there.

We have definitive documents that state there was insufficient resources to build the concrete bunkers as called out. I view that more in the pillbox area, not bunkers per se, but we decided that with the fanatical nation rules we would minimise the bunkers overall. Something, no one here has seemed to have mentioned and a very important consideration in all our play testing.

The one glaring issue is the bunkers rated at 40/40. I will correct that and reissue the 1.01 patch. No need for a 'sandbox' as you say. As far as the bunker build percentage of 2.5% - you know, it's completely academic in my opinion. That is a 1 in 40 chance every turn. Neither side can afford the engineers (yes only engineers can build bunkers) to sit around building bunkers and if I saw a line of Japanese engineers happily building they would be priority targets for me.

There is logic, there was deep discussions and we all have our own take. If you feel the game is underdone and not to your taste, so be it - I expect we can get you a refund. Just be aware that we do keep updating these games and consider feedback and have proven that for the last twenty years. It will also mean you will miss out on Japan '46, the big brother to the currently released game, which I believe is an excellent title as well.

David

Hi David: 

Thank you for the missing play testing details and moving forward to correct the bunker values! Much appreciated!