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Unit Values - the Theory - Bangla - 08-21-2013
Apologies if this has already been discussed, but I couldn't find anywhere any Designer's Notes or articles about the theory of the game design. Particularly when it comes to the different values attributed to comparable units from different nationalities.
I'm assuming not only weaponry, but training, morale and doctrine also play a factor, but I can't understand why, for example, Russian Infantry in EFD are 4-2 and remain 4-2 and inferior to German infantry in Kursk.
If anyone could point me in the right direction to get info on unit value design, I'd appreciate it.
RE: Unit Values - the Theory - plloyd1010 - 08-21-2013
I'm not sure there is a firm process. In the designer's notes of some modules it is talked about, mostly by Mike Bennigof. In those notes rifle/LMG counts are sometimes mentioned, other times discipline and training are cited as the prevailing factors. I think it is a sliding scale involving all 3 factors. I've seen a couple relativity aberrations.
A couple places to start are in the Daily content archive; Panzer Grenadiers, German Infantry Platoon, Soviet Infantry Platoon, and British Infantry in Normandy. Also do a search for designer's notes that are not scenario previews. I don't know if they are in the site, but HbnS & WE come to mind as modules to look for.
RE: Unit Values - the Theory - Bangla - 08-21-2013
Cheers for that. I'll take a look at all the links.
RE: Unit Values - the Theory - vince hughes - 08-21-2013
Get on and play you git !!
RE: Unit Values - the Theory - larry marak - 08-23-2013
At the moment the website is unsearchable due to a denial of service attack that was launched moments after Mike announced modern PG was in stock and available for immediate purchase. Makes me glad I print out every daily content article.
RE: Unit Values - the Theory - rerathbun - 08-25-2013
I have been saving them also. Unfortunately, I was a couple of weeks behind when the attack occurred. I was going to catch up this week . . .
Oh well, at least they'll eventually come back around again.
Hope the site is back soon.