Tutorials

47 files

1. 

   Static Gunnery Shoot Clear / Dusty / Snow / Mist / Rain

   By Gibsonm

   This short mission designed to let you conduct a static gunnery practice using Triggers to select one vehicle from 51 available platforms and alternatively increase the difficulty (TI and or GPS damaged).
    
   Covers all playable tanks and most AFVs as of version 4.268:
   Challenger 2
   Leopard AS1
   Leopard 1A5
   Leopard 1A5-DK
   Leopard 2A4
   Leopard 2A5
   Leopard 2A5-DK
   Leopard 2A5A1-DK
   Leopard 2A5A2-DK
   Leopard 2A6
   Leopard 2E
   Strv 122
   M1
   M1(IP)
   M1A1
   M1A1(HA)
   M1A2(SEP)
   M60A3(TTS)
   Sho't Kal
   T-55 m.1970
   T-62 m.1972
   T-72M m.1980
   T-72A/M m.1982
   T-72B1 m.1984
   T-72B1 m.1985
   ASLAV-25
   BRDM-2
   CVRT - Scimitar
   HMMWV - 0.50" M2HB
   HMMWV - Mk.19
   SpPz Luchs A2
   M113A1 RCL
   M113A2 ATGM
   M901 ITV
   Piranha DF30
   Piranha DF90
   BTR-80
   BMP-2
   CV90/30-FI
   CV90/35-DK
   CV90/35-NL
   CV90/40-B
   CV90/40-C
   M2A2(ODS)
   Marder 1A3
   NZLAV-IMV
   Warrior(ODS)
   Ulan
   Pizarro F1
   Centauro B1
   M113AS4
    
   The map used should be downloadable but if required here is the relevant information:
    
   
    
    
   Some have reported issues with getting the map package. Here is a link to the package: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=kZcdhdXZ8ureNQ8votLGJmg6i9MQVhfNc1wV
   

   225 downloads

      (0 reviews)

   1 comment

   Updated January 3, 2022

2. 

   ATGM Tutorial - 4_010

   By Gibsonm

   This expands on Toyguy's original Javelin tutorial but adds the following systems:
    
   M47 Dragon
   TOW 2A (Direct attack)
   TOW 2B (Top attack)
   Javelin
   RBS 56 BILL
   RBS 70
   Spike LR
   MILAN
   AT-3 Sagger
   AT-4 Spigot
    
    
   
   

   729 downloads

      (2 reviews)

   1 comment

   Updated May 23, 2021

3. IED test range

   By JUST

   This is a little tool to test the effect of all IED's in game. 
   A quick and fast way to decide what IED to add to scenarios in game.
   Good luck 
   
   

   22 downloads

      (0 reviews)

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   Submitted May 29, 2020

4. How to get the AI to cross a Bridge 3.028

   By Gibsonm

   Unsure if you want just a Zip or a PDF - have supplied both (happy for you to upload the one you want).
    
   Once 4.x is out I'll revise all the other Guides, add this to it and release a new 4.x compliant bundle.
   

   105 downloads

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   Submitted May 7, 2016

5. ORBAT template, 1985, US Task Force vs. RU Regiment (3.002)

   By Volcano

   This scenario file is intended to be use as a force template so that most of the work is already done for scenario designers who want to make a mission based on the featured force structure. Simply load this scenario and pick a map, then scale down the scenario by removing what you want from both sides and go from there.
   
   Featured force structure:
   
   [US Task Force]
   M1(IP)
   M113 and M2
   
   vs.
   
   [RU Regiment]
   T-72M1
   BMP-1

   252 downloads

      (1 review)

   0 comments

   Updated November 2, 2013

6. Mechanized infantry platoon template (ATGM teams) (3.002)

   By Volcano

   This scenario is a template designed to how to change the mounted infantry composition so that, for example, you can equip mechanized infantry with ATGM teams that they should correctly have.
   
   Also, this template incorporates extensive research and shows how several major nationality mechanized infantry should be equipped in certain time periods. The intent is to help scenario designers create realistic mechanized infantry forces, rather than keeping them equipped only with the default rifle/LMG team combination.
   
   Directions:
   
   To use this template, just open it in one instance of Steel Beasts and open your scenario in another instance. Find the infantry platoon organization you want to copy, then in your scenario follow the direction at the top of the template scenario and replace yours to match the organization of the platoon in the template.

   243 downloads

      (1 review)

   0 comments

   Submitted October 31, 2013

7. Infantry mount/dismount DEMO (3.002)

   By Volcano

   This scenario demonstrates the new mount/dismount behavior of infantry, and how to get infantry to do just about anything you want them to do in regards to mounting, dismounting, and moving along routes with and without their parent PCs.
   
   All you need to do is run the demo and watch in test mode (time acceleration is probably good), then if you see them do some behavior you like just evaluate the condition and settings on their routes and duplicate that in your scenario.

   295 downloads

      (1 review)

   0 comments

   Submitted October 31, 2013

8. Primer - Arty Template 2.654

   By Gibsonm

   A guide to "Width", "Length" and "Attitude". Some typos fixed

   441 downloads

      (2 reviews)

   0 comments

   Updated January 14, 2013

9. Primer - Bridging Info 2.654

   By Gibsonm

   A guide to bridges and weight classifications Typos and compressed the PDF

   316 downloads

      (4 reviews)

   0 comments

   Updated January 14, 2013

10. 

    Unit classification_2_654

    By Gibsonm

    Steel Beasts logic (Conditions, Events, embark if ...) have several conditions available to them.
    If you look at the screenshot below there are blue circles around the word "Forces". This can be cycled around "Forces", "Truck", "Helo", "PC", "AFV" and "Tank".
    So for example you can create an event, "If friendly tanks are greater than 6" generate message "We Won!" and apply this to a region on the map called "Objective".
    The problem is there was no public list to tell me what Steel Beasts considered to be what.
    So from my professional judgement to achieve the above I would have assumed the need to put "Tanks" (M1, T-72, Leo, Challenger ...) on the objective.
    Now I know that Steel Beasts considers:
    2S1 Biber Centauro M88 MT-55 M-109 Wiesel Wisent, and ZSU 23/4 (but not the 2S6 Tunguska :))
    As "tanks" for these conditions / events, etc.
    To use the table, look down to find the unit you want to check on, then look across and if a box says "Yes" then that is the condition it will satisfy.
    So a Jaguar will satisfy the "Forces", "AFV" and "PC" conditions but not "Truck", "Helo" or "Tank".
    An Ambulance (any type) wont satisfy any of the conditions.
    A motorcycle wont trigger anything either but if the guy gets off the back that will satisfy "Forces".

    329 downloads

       (3 reviews)

    0 comments

    Updated November 18, 2012

11. Primer - Defensive Operations 2.654

    By Gibsonm

    Brief guide on guiding principles and considerations. As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479

    670 downloads

       (1 review)

    0 comments

    Updated May 3, 2012

12. Primer - Offensive Operations 2.654

    By Gibsonm

    Brief guide on the guiding principles and considerations. As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479

    607 downloads

       (2 reviews)

    0 comments

    Updated May 3, 2012

13. Primer - Heliborne Insertion 2.654

    By Gibsonm

    Brief guide on scripting a Heliborne insertion. As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479 Updated to clarify one Section/Squad/Team per non CH-47 helo.

    570 downloads

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    Updated May 2, 2012

14. Primer - M113AS4 APC 2.654

    By Gibsonm

    Brief guide on the M113AS4.
    
    As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479

    295 downloads

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    0 comments

    Submitted April 23, 2012

15. Primer - Bushmaster PMV 2.654

    By Gibsonm

    Brief guide on the Bushmaster PMV.
    
    As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479

    363 downloads

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    Updated April 19, 2012

16. Primer - Breaching 2.654

    By Gibsonm

    Brief guide on general principles and SB specific assets. As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479 Updated to rectify some typos.

    425 downloads

       (1 review)

    0 comments

    Updated April 10, 2012

17. Primer – ASLAV-25 2.654

    By Gibsonm

    Brief guide on its employment. As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479

    350 downloads

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    Updated April 7, 2012

18. Primer – M88A1 MRV 2.654

    By Gibsonm

    Brief guide on its employment.
    
    As described here:
    
    http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479

    341 downloads

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    Submitted April 7, 2012

19. Primer - AVLB 2.654

    By Gibsonm

    Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge - a brief guide on its employment.
    
    Part of a series as described here:
    
    http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479

    361 downloads

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    Submitted April 7, 2012

20. Primer - ASLAV PC 2.654

    By Gibsonm

    Brief guide on its employment. As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479

    341 downloads

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    Updated April 6, 2012

21. Primer - Heterogeneous Group 2.654

    By Gibsonm

    How to create a single icon comprising various vehicle types. As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479

    359 downloads

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    Updated April 6, 2012

22. Primer - Changing Passengers 2.654

    By Gibsonm

    A brief two page guide on how to add specialists to a troop carrying unit. As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212829#post212829

    381 downloads

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    Updated April 6, 2012

23. Primer - Heliborne Troops 2.640

    By Gibsonm

    A brief two page guide on how to load and unload troops off a helicopter. As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479

    327 downloads

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    Updated March 30, 2012

24. Primer - ARH 2.640

    By Gibsonm

    Brief guide on employment of ARH. As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479

    358 downloads

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    Updated March 30, 2012

25. Primer - FO Team 2.640

    By Gibsonm

    Guide on employment of the FO team. As described here: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?p=212479#post212479

    339 downloads

       (0 reviews)

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    Updated March 30, 2012