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  1. Panzer_Leader
    I found the U.S. Army's 'Armor 2019-20 Training and Leader Development Strategy' and thought it may be of interest to Steel Beasts Pro PE users: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hms2mbdait33aif/2019-2020 Armor Training and Leader Development Strategy_US Army_Jun19.pdf?dl=0 Chapter 3 in particular focuses on defining the capabilities of armor and scout platoons and companies and their essential warfighting skills (3-2 6.4, p. 21), e.g. "Engage stationary and moving targets from a stationary and moving combat vehicle." and "Engage multiple targets using the auxiliary sight.", which could be used as a template or guideline for structured individual and collective (i.e. Virtual Unit) training in the Steel Beasts environment. Personally, I'm planning to use the SB Wiki and tutorials, if available, to (re-)master an individual vehicle and then work-up selected 'essential warfighting skills' at vehicle and then section / platoon level. Once you move past individual vehicle training it segues nicely into publicly available doctrine, such as 'ATP 3-20.15 (FM 3-20.15), Tank Platoon, December 2012': https://www.dropbox.com/s/22d146emr3hn63t/ATP 3-20.15 (FM 3-20.15) Tank Platoon_Dec 12.pdf?dl=0 Using these resources I reckon you could be a proficient virtual tanker with a reasonable investment of time and effort, as Steel Beasts has always been unforgiving of tactical ineptitude (and has become more so since 4.16x, in my opinion). I'm keen to hear if others think the training strategy document has the same value I do?
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    Where are you at in the training cycle this week @Gibsonm? Contemplating a return but trying to balance attending with updating my current scenarios to 4.16x standard (2.8 down, 4 to go), and the limited "PC time" I have to do that.
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    I did well out of 4.1 again with #6 on my Top 10 Wish List, the ACRV IV14/15, being included (not to mention the incredible improvements to the Steel Beasts environment and lethality). As I update my published scenarios for 4.162 I've been reflecting on a revised Top 10 Wish List, and here it is: T-80BV Challenger 1 Mk 3 (crewable, 3D interior) M2/M3A1 T-72B3 Updated 3D model for M113AS4 3D model for British infantry with Mk 6 or Mk 7 helmet GAZ-66 FV432 SPG-9 IP/M1 105 mm interior gun breech and external (commander's view) fume extractor model I've prayed to the dev gods and I can only hope they're listening...
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    Hi Team Reviewing the SBWiki to brush up on the Leopard AS1, I noticed the majority of Wiki images (14 of 16) in the 'Crew Positions' section are broken. I'm not sure how Wiki publishing works but presumably the original images are saved or hosted somewhere and can be re-linked? Clicking on the broken links produces the error page: "Login required. Please log in to upload files." Cheers
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    Updating my scenario 'Armoured Infantry Company Attack at Rydsgard 1991' has renewed my interest in Danish kit. I've just ordered this excellent title on the Leopard 1A5DK1 featured in Steel Beasts: https://www.trackpadpublishing.com/danish-leopard-1a5dk1 I have the 'Leopard AS1 in Australian Service’ title from the same publisher, so can vouch for their quality.
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    Thanks @ben, glad you enjoyed the updated scenario and article that inspired it. I don't disagree but unfortunately I don't count myself as a map editor, so tend to retain maps as I find them. Thanks, will do. I hope to release a 4.162 update to 'Armoured Infantry Company Attack at Rydsgard 1991' in the next fortnight.
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    For anyone interested, here is the article from ARMOR magazine that originally inspired this scenario, 'The Soviet Reaction to a Flank Threat': https://www.dropbox.com/s/j3ls32alcx2xajs/The Soviet Reaction to a Flank Threat_Armor_Nov-Dec 85.pdf?dl=0
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    Good news; I’m sure you’ll be glad to be home. It might make a good time for me to come out of mothballs and put in some online trigger time...
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    Maybe that’s why I’m so comfortable using the A2G as an FV432? I can vouch for the proposed solution.
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    Thanks Mark. I’m finally getting around to updating my remaining scenarios to 4.1x standard. ‘Armoured Infantry Company Attack at Rydsgard 1991’ will be up next.
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    Hi Team Version 1.5 (4.162) of ‘Combat Team Flank Attack at Hamelin 1990’ is now available to download: Key changes include: - The ACRV/MT-LBU replaces the MT-LB/FO (except in T-12 anti-tank gun batteries). - Scenario start time changed to 0545 to account for time and lighting system adjustments with 4.1x. Can you punch through the independent anti-tank battalion of 35th Motorised Rifle Division to secure a foothold in Hamelin? #deathorglory
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    More information about "Hannover-Weserbergland_Hamelin"

    Version 1.0.0

    106 downloads

    This is the Delta map required for the scenario 'Combat Team Flank Attack at Hamelin 1990'. Assuming a default file structure, it should be installed to /ProgramData/eSim Games/Steel Beasts/maps/packages/Hannover_Germany [autocreated base]. Important: 'Combat Team Flank Attack at Hamelin 1990' also requires the separate Base map 'Hannover_Germany [autocreated base]' installed (assuming a default file structure) to /ProgramData/eSim Games/Steel Beasts/maps/packages to work correctly. Please use this uuid in steel beasts map manager to download: cd37091c-431a-47e9-b156-feefef122268
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    More information about "Hannover_Germany [autocreated base]"

    Version 1.0.0

    92 downloads

    This is the Base map required for the scenario 'Combat Team Flank Attack at Hamelin 1990'. Assuming a default file structure, it should be installed to /ProgramData/eSim Games/Steel Beasts/maps/packages. Important: 'Combat Team Flank Attack at Hamelin 1990' also requires the separate Delta map 'Hannover-Weserbergland_Hamelin' installed in the /deltas folder of the Base map to work correctly. Please supply this uuid to the steel beasts map manager to download the map: 58c3041a-a850-4543-8b6a-67ad98de4a13
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    Not to hijack your Wish List but the M113A2G is definitely your best current proxy for an FV432. MG3 instead of M240 but similar capability so not bad as far as proxies go. I've certainly got used to the M113A2G as a stand-in for an FV432 (in fact I'll be using it tonight) though a real FV432 in Steel Beasts would be nice -- conveniently at #5 on my Top 10 Wish List!
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    Two more titles on Chieftain I've just become aware of, one (from Tankograd) is brand new: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1785210599/?coliid=I2YEZUK0VWD5L2&colid=1QA53E0KE4EV1&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it https://www.tankograd.com/cms/website.php?id=/en/FV4201-Chieftain.htm The title in my original post is now in my "To Read" pile on my bedside table (note this publication has probably the most detailed coverage of the Chieftain's combat history, primarily in Iranian and Kuwaiti hands and makes it unique in that regard) but I now want to purchase the two above to complete the Chieftain "theme", in addition to the titles I already have, included below for any other Chieftain fans: https://www.amazon.com/Chieftain-Rob-Griffin/dp/1861264380/ref=sr_1_22?keywords=chieftain+tank+book&qid=1581990381&sr=8-22 https://www.amazon.com/Chieftain-Main-Battle-Tank-Development/dp/8362878525/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=chieftain+tank+book&qid=1581990414&sr=8-3 https://www.amazon.com/New-Vanguard-80-Chieftain-1965-2003/dp/1841767190/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=chieftain+tank+book&qid=1581990414&sr=8-8
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    Thanks both, appreciate the prompt responses! I've received the PM with files from @Bond_Villian and look forward to reviewing them when I have some time over the weekend. Cheers
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    Hi Team In the Steel Beasts 'maps' > 'height' folder there are 'Golan_2.hgt' and 'Golan_Revised.hgt' Height files. However, there are no associated "Golan" Terrain files in the 'terrain' folder. I'm interested in a pre-made map of the Golan (i.e. one I don't have to detail from a converted Height file), does anyone have Terrain files based on these Golan Height files they can share? Thanks in advance.
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    I'm shocked and saddened to see this. Rest in peace Eisenschwein and condolences to his family and friends. I served in his platoon (very badly) during one online action and remember his helpful input to my 'Area Reconnaissance at Neustadt am Rübenberge 1989' scenario kindly. He will be missed.
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    I've also just ordered this book as further background on the M60A3 as I return to, hopefully, finishing my one-third developed new scenario featuring the tank: http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/sab009.htm 130-page photo-reference guide of the M60A3 "in Europe during REFORGER exercises as well as M60A3s as OPFOR at CMTC in Hohenfels and at Ft. Knox, Kentucky."
  20. Panzer_Leader
    If anyone has had issues associating the maps with the scenario 'Heavy CT Delay v Tank Battalion FD v2.31', this should now be resolved with the relevant Base and Delta maps auto-downloading from the map server when the scenario is opened. It is recommended you click the blue "Refresh map package folder" button before trying to query or download the map package with the Map Download Manager. If that still doesn't work at least one member finally had success after shutting down, restarting their computer and trying again.
  21. Panzer_Leader
    Great result! It took input from a number of people to troubleshoot and resolve (thanks!) but we got there in the end. Hopefully @stormrider_sp, and anyone else affected, has similar success. Cheers
  22. Panzer_Leader
    Yes, @Sean confirmed earlier today via PM that both Base and Delta maps should now auto-download from the server when the scenario is loaded. That's the theory. I'm not sure if earlier or incorrect download attempts have the ability to corrupt that process?
  23. Panzer_Leader
    Thanks @Ssnake. I have separately uploaded the Base map 'OTW AI [autocreated base]' as suggested: The previously uploaded Delta map 'OTW Beaudesert ver 3' (UID d87bfd19-f78d-4153-ab4c-d7c9935c454b) needs to be installed as the /deltas folder to this Base map for the scenario 'Heavy CT Delay v Tank Battalion FD' to work correctly (as I currently understand it). I will continue to troubleshoot if this still does not work as hoped.
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    More information about "OTW AI [autocreated base]"

    Version 1.0.0

    81 downloads

    This is the Base map required for the scenario 'Heavy CT Delay v Tank Battalion FD'. Assuming a default file structure, it should be installed to /ProgramData/eSim Games/Steel Beasts/maps/packages. Important: 'Heavy CT Delay v Tank Battalion FD' also requires the separate Delta map ‘OTW Beaudesert ver 3’ (UID d87bfd19-f78d-4153-ab4c-d7c9935c454b) installed in the /deltas folder of the Base map to work correctly. Map originally supplied by @Gibsonm.
  25. Panzer_Leader
    Thanks @Gibsonm, I appreciate your offer but I'm troubleshooting this via the forum today as time allows and will hopefully upload the correct combination of map files this evening after work. Hopefully I manage to properly correct the issue for users in about the same time frame you can provide a link anyway. Fingers crossed!
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