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  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-55A 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

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

    By Gibsonm

    A common issue seems to be the inability to get the AI to happily cross a bridge.

    Often this is a case of:
    1. Asking it to cross the wrong bridge type. Asking the AI to cross a wooden bridge that can take 10t with a 60t MBT is going to be problematic. Even if the AI does cross the bridge will collapse under the weight.
    2. Not changing the route to reflect the need to cross a bridge - so just assuming that the AI will "sort it out".a common issue seems to be the inability to get the AI to happily cross a bridge.
    3. Not changing the route type / formation to reflect the need to cross a bridge - or doing it too close to the bridge, so asking a unit in "line" to change to "column" whilst very close to the bridge and not allowing enough room for the AI to rearrange the vehicles into the right sequence for column formation. Refer the Note about "Call signs make a difference".
     
    Anyway I hope  this helps.

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  3. Unit classifications - Updated from 2.654 to 4.379

    By Gibsonm

    This is an update to an earlier file I created some 11 years ago (a lot has changed in that time).
     
    Steel Beasts' logic criteria (Conditions, Events, embark if ...) have several rules available to them.

    If you look at the screenshot below there are blue circles around the word "Forces". This can be cycled through "Forces", "Truck", "Helo", "AFV", "PC", "Tank" and "Personnel".
     

     
    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.

    Based on my professional judgement / experience, 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, Centauro, M88A1, M-109, Wisent and other vehicles as "Tanks" for these conditions / events, etc.v
     
    To use the table, look down to find the unit you want to check on (I've used the built in Steel Beasts unit categories), then look across and if a box says "Yes" then that is the condition it will satisfy.
     
    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.
     
    If your force (or other party) has a 1.2t Truck-T and it just drives around it wont satisfy any "unit type". If however it stops and the passengers dismount, then you will satisfy the conditions for both "Forces" and "Personnel". No passengers, and the vehicle is a phantom.
     
    A motorcycle will trigger "Forces" and "Truck" but if the passenger gets off the back, they will satisfy "Personnel".

    Accordingly, if you want to script an event based on a load of civilians / soldiers loaded into a civilian vehicle (all the ones labelled orange in the spreadsheet that are capable of carrying passengers), then you need to stop in the region and dismount for a few seconds to satisfy the criteria.

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  4. 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
     
     

    778 downloads

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  5. 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 

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  6. 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

    256 downloads

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  7. 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.

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  8. 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.

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  9. Primer - Arty Template 2.654

    By Gibsonm

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

    445 downloads

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  10. Primer - Bridging Info 2.654

    By Gibsonm

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

    318 downloads

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  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

    674 downloads

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  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

    613 downloads

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  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.

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  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

    296 downloads

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  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

    383 downloads

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  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.

    429 downloads

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  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

    354 downloads

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  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

    346 downloads

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  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

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  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

    345 downloads

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  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

    361 downloads

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  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

    385 downloads

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  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

    340 downloads

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  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

    360 downloads

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  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

    341 downloads

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