Lusik

And now, unlike any other week, Monday is something we are all looking forward to. 😀

BMP-1 is extremely small. I'm 5ft 11" and I could barely squeeze in the commander's hatch. I can't imagine how one can escape quickly in case of fire or battle damage. And I though T-72 was small before trying to get into that.

Lumi is from Finland. I'm from Poland.

Thanks. It might be a tight schedule for me though. I thought I might be able to get back home earlier than usual but I will probably be away for at least another 2 hours. I'll let you know if I manage to make it. I may join one of your games on another occasion though. I've barely played Steel Beasts recently but I'm planning to come back to it.

I could barely squeeze my myself in a T-72 hatch. Using binoculars would probably require chopping a part of my head off. Lea 2 is not that more spacious either. A workaround is using Track IR. You can actually zoom the view through F4 view if you have one.

Which version are you using? I still have 4.019 and I'm not planning to update until the latest bugs are patched.

Yom Kippur war. And something modern. I love this new T--72 model.

Leopards advancing through e a smoke screen.

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 22/10/16 @ GMT19:00 You can watch it live. You do NOT need Steel Beasts. http://www.twitch.tv/dogsofwarvu Animosities Unveiled by Lusik This scenario is a simulation and does not have any political message. Mission Summary : May 3rd, 1993 Countries of Moratia and Mercia were part of a united Peoples’ Democratic Republic of Rastavia during long years of the Cold War. But with the fall of the communist block in the Easter Europe the bonds that held several of Rastavian Rublics together began to break loose. Over long years of communism Mercia was exploiting other republics, which was partially driven by economy and partially by historical animosities between the countries, reaching as far as the 16th century. Old animosities, held back by the oppression on communist rule, started to surface quickly in the early ‘90s and soon separatists movements in each country were growing stronger. Being the biggest country of Rastavia, Marcia was the only only on that wanted to maintain former order. It lacked major natural resources and most importantly, unlike other republics, it was the only one without access to the sea - the primary source of commerce for the country and shipments of natural resources that were so badly needed during the transformation period. In December last year, Solania, was the first country of the Rastavian Republic to declare independence. The declaration was recognised by the UN and general public opinion in Western Europe. As one may expect, it encouraged other former republics to step on the path to independence. In November elections to Moratian government separatist party gained overwhelming majority in the regional governments and started reforms that were aimed at breaking from the Rastavia. People went our on the streets and occupied major public squares in support of the reforms. In March the governed proclaimed its new constitution and declared independence. Just like Solania, it was supported by the international community and openly condemned by Mercia and other countries of the former communist block. Soon events started to unfold very quickly. Last month Mercia ordered a general mobilisation in reaction to the “violation of international agreements” , as they called our declaration of independence, and claimed that it was unlawful. Therefore, actions had to be taken to bring back the old order. Our intel discovered that Mecia started moving its mechanised units closer to the border. Today morning all diplomatic means failed and Mercian forces crossed the border. They broke through our foreword outposts quickly and are heading towards the capital. Map Excerpts of the battalion commander's (HVAOC 6) orders for...BLUEFOR (D.O.W.) 1) SITUATION: a) Enemy: Our forward reports indicate that 214th Motorized Rifle Battalion is heading our way but there are chances that their were weakened during clashes with our border outposts. Since both countries were part of the same republic before, we have nearly the same equipment. Watch your fire because they use the same units as our army b) Own: The Task Force: 2 platoons of T-72 M1s (TTS) 1 platoon of BMP-2s 1 platoon T-55s in Koprivnica arriving in approx. 30 mins 1 platoon BTR-60s in Koprivnica arriving in approx. 30 mins 1x BMP-1 Ambulance 2x Supply Trucks 1x Fuel truck c) Attachments and detachments: We have lost contact with our artillery units. Currently there’s no artillery support available. We have two Mi-24 on standby once the weather clears up sufficiently. ******************************** ** Notes ** ******************************** SB Version: 4.006 64bit Mission Name: Animosities unveiled Created by: Lusik Modified by: N/A Multi-Crew: Yes Single Crew: Yes Largest command: Company plus Smallest command:Crew Position Mission Duration: Up to 120 minutes depending on players Minimum number players: 5 Date: Saturday Mission 22/10/16 Time: 19:00 GMT Time (local): Click here Teamspeak IP: dow.ts.nfoservers.com wait in lobby for access to other areas. Room: Dogs of War Player Skill/Ability: • Completion of at least 1 full tutorial of T-72 and BMP-2 • Working knowledge of Comms procedure. Dogs Of War Vehicles : (in mission) T-72M1 Click here BMP-2 Click here T-55 Click here BTR-70 Click here BMP-1 Medic Click here Ural 4320 Click here You can just listen if you wish by using Teamspeak. You do NOT need Steel Beasts. Required: Teamspeak Download (windows): http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads&type=ts3_windows_client_latest Teamspeak IP: 74.91.127.204 wait in lobby for access to other areas. DOW members, by invite, or request in advance prior to mission. Our goal is to have the DOW session more immersive and realistic. Mission discussion and manning list: HERE

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 15/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - Basra Strike You can watch it live. You do NOT need Steel Beasts. http://www.twitch.tv/dogsofwarvu Basra Strike by Apocalypse revised by Lusik This scenario is a simulation and does not have any political message. Mission Summary: A combined continent of UK and US forces strike into Basra to take back control of the city. Map Excerpts of the battalion commander's (HVAOC 6) orders for...BLUEFOR (D.O.W.) Own: Due to rapid development of the situation in the city we are pulling any available units. The task force will most likely be comprised of the following units: 2 platoons of tanks (M1A2s and Challengers 2 platoon of Mechanised infantry Scout units 1x M88 Combat Engineering Vehicle 1x M113 Ambulance 2x Supply Trucks ******************************** ** Notes ** ******************************** SB Version: 4.006 64bit Mission Name: Basra Strike Created by: Apocalypse Modified by: Lusik Multi-Crew: Yes Single Crew: Yes Largest command: Company plus Smallest command:Crew Position Mission Duration: Approximately 90 minutes depending on players Minimum number players: 5 Date: Saturday Mission 15/10/16 Time: 19:00 GMT Time (local): Click here Teamspeak IP: dow.ts.nfoservers.com wait in lobby for access to other areas. Room: Dogs of War Player Skill/Ability: • Completion of at least 1 full tutorial of M1A2 or Challenger 2 • Working knowledge of Comms procedure. You can just listen if you wish by using Teamspeak. You do NOT need Steel Beasts. Required: Teamspeak Download (windows): http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads&type=ts3_windows_client_latest Teamspeak IP: 74.91.127.204 wait in lobby for access to other areas. DOW members, by invite, or request in advance prior to mission. Our goal is to have the DOW session more immersive and realistic. Mission discussion and manning list: HERE

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 You can watch it live. You do NOT need Steel Beasts. http://www.twitch.tv/dogsofwarvu The Darkest Dreams by Lusik This scenario is a simulation and does not have any political message. Mission Summary : You have never thought it was going to happen. The darkest dreams came true. Something that we saw in our training films has suddenly become a brutal reality. 3 days ago Warsaw Pact forces advanced through the border in overwhelming force. The red tide that we have always been afraid of smashed our border outposts all along the front. The main push was through Fulda Gap but NATO forces have seen action all along the German-DDR border For the majority of soldiers in the company it is still is like a dream, which is visible in their young wide-open eyes. Luckily, the training and drills we have practiced for so long are taking over. Everybody knows what to do but the chaos is overwhelming. The horror... the horror…as Kurtz would say. How did it come to this? WW3 was sparked in the Middle East following combined NATO - Israeli strike on Syrian airbases. Airbases that were full of Soviet instructors and personnel. Over 120 Russians last their lives in the attack and several more were wounded. USSR treated this as act of open war and prepared a retaliatory strike in NATO air bases in Turkey. Dogfights between the the Soviet and NATO aircraft ensued resulting in several aircraft downed on both sides. UN summoned an emergency security council meeting, which was openly boycotted by USSR and China. Any attempts to find a peaceful solutions to the situation were overthrown. And then the attack came. Here in Germany, in our sector of the front, 2nd Cav have been fighting delaying action but suffered heavy losses. 2nd Armoured comes to the rescue. We are Task Force DOW which is compromised of mixed US German units. We were held in reserves but we have been finally sent to the front to face the enemy. We still have old but venerable M60s but our German allies sent them their newest baby - Leopard 2, along with some mechanised infantry in Marders. We are going to fight… and we know that for some of us this dream will be without awakening. Map Excerpts of the battalion commander's (HVAOC 6) orders for...BLUEFOR (D.O.W.) Task Force DOW is made of the following units: 2 platoons of M-60A3s (TTS) 1 platoon of M113A2s 1 platoon of Leopard 2A4s 1 platoon of Marders 3x M113 TOW support 2x M106 SPM 1x M88 Combat Engineering Vehicle 1x M113 Ambulance 2x Supply Trucks c) Attachments and detachments: 1x Battery of M109s with HE, Smoke and ICM 2x fire missions of FASCAM Due to difficult situation in several sectors of the front, no reinforcements are available. If you think that the enemy will break through, retreat and avid further losses. TERRAIN AND WEATHER: The terrain is typical for Saxony. Open areas with several hills. Try to find the best possible positions and defend Elze. Due to low pressure centre and a warm fron front that has been sitting here for the last two days the skies is fully overcast, which makes it difficult for us to use our aviation assets. Our forecast indicates that you may expect rain in the couple of hours. ******************************** ** Notes ** ******************************** SB Version: 4.004 64bit Mission Name: The darkest dreams Created by: Lusik Modified by: N/A Multi-Crew: Yes Single Crew: Yes Largest command: Company plus Smallest command:Crew Position Mission Duration: Up to 120 minutes depending on players Minimum number players: 5 Date: Saturday Mission 8/10/16 Time: 19:00 GMT Time (local): Click here Teamspeak IP: 74.91.127.204 wait in lobby for access to other areas. Room: Dogs of War Player Skill/Ability: • Completion of at least 1 full tutorial of M-60 or Leopard 2A4 • Working knowledge of Comms procedure. You can just listen if you wish by using Teamspeak. You do NOT need Steel Beasts. Required: Teamspeak Download (windows): http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads&type=ts3_windows_client_latest Teamspeak IP: 74.91.127.204 wait in lobby for access to other areas. DOW members, by invite, or request in advance prior to mission. Our goal is to have the DOW session more immersive and realistic. Mission discussion and manning list: HERE DISCLAIMER: I haven't had time to investigate US and German forces composition in this area of Germany in the ‘80s are not historically accurate.

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 17/09/16 @ GMT19:00You can watch it live. You do NOT need Steel Beasts. http://www.twitch.tv/dogsofwarvuMarines in the Storm by LusikThis scenario is a simulation and does not have any political message.Mission Summary :The last weeks have been damp and cold. It’ s not exactly the kind of weather you expected in the Middle East. We've been here since September and the only thing we have fought with so for was boredom. We have been away from our families, your friends and our life for too long. Last month, on the 17th the air offensive started. From what we have seen on CNN, Saddam took a heavy pounding but on the ground it’s been quiet… almost. At the end of last month Saddam forces made an attempt to take a Saudi town of Al-Khafji. Two of our recon units were trapped in the city for a couple of days but we let the Saudis to liberate they homeland a few days after. Two LAVs were lost due to friendly fire.You are part of Task Force Ripper, 2nd Marine Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine division. Our tanks have been mixed up with LAVs (NZLAV) to give you more flexibility. Our long wait has finally come to an end. Two days ago President Bush rejected Soviet peace plan and demanded Iraq begin withdrawal from Kuwait by noon Feb. 23 to avoid ground war. Iraqi information official branded U.S. position “shameful ultimatum and set one-sixte of Kuwait’s 950 oil wells ablaze. Today it’s the time to cross the border and liberate the country. MapMaps will be handed out to company commanders maximum 1 day before anticipated operation start time. ********************************** Notes **SB Version: 4.004 64bitMission Name: Marines in the StormCreated by: LusikModified by: N/AMulti-Crew: YesSingle Crew: YesLargest command: Company plusSmallest command:Crew PositionMission Duration: Up to 120 minutes depending on playersMinimum number players: 5Date: Saturday Mission 17/09/16Time: 19:00 GMTTime (local): Click here Teamspeak IP: 74.91.127.204 wait in lobby for access to other areas.Room: Dogs of WarYou can just listen if you wish by using Teamspeak. You do NOT need Steel Beasts.Required:Teamspeak Download (windows): http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads&type=ts3_windows_client_latestTeamspeak IP: 74.91.127.204 wait in lobby for access to other areas.DOW members, by invite, or request in advance prior to mission.Our goal is to have the DOW session more immersive and realistic.

You can choose how well trained the infantry is. Once you place a unit, right click on it and it should be somewhere under options. The default is "conscript", if I remember correctly.

It must happen only for some system configurations. I was in the same mission and didn't see it. nVidia chest and the latest drivers on board. I experienced something different though. The daylight picture was very jittery. It was also visible when looking at the RWS from the outside or unbuttoned squad leader position in Piranha III-C.

Infantry skill level was added.

I'm not sure if I'll make it back from work but I'll do my best.

I thought so. I just tested it on two types of terrain but given the amount of maps and themes it will be difficult to apply for every mission. I suspect it also would not work in mission. It was done with pre-set team on hold tactics.

Yes, just one. These were edited in PS Express on iPad. I wanted to give them a bit of vintage feel.

Screenshots come from a small mission I'm making now.

Here's the video for the receiving end in real life.

Thanks to everyone who came. I died rather early, killed by a T-72 while I had my head high in branches. Low silhouette of the tank gave him a painfully obvious advantage in these conditions. It was a really enjoyable mission in a very difficult terrain. Wednesdays may be difficult for me but I'll do my best to show up as often as possible.

BMP-2 under fire.

HMG troops start floating in the air as soon as one of the soldiers in the unit is killed. The stop going up once they're killed.