Brun Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Don't feel bad Sparty. Last night I had control of 2 vehicles. Each died within 10 seconds of coming into contact with the enemy. I spent most of the time observing for teammates in the f8 view. I've won, and lost many as a player, and as a Co since 2003 when tgif started. Last night I was in the same boat as You. Sometimes You are the Hammer, and sometimes You are the Anvil. Forget it, and move on. You will have a victory, Your confidence will rise, and all will be ok. Until You get crushed again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDF Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 16 hours ago, sparty said: To be clear, I was offered another vehicle, but politely declined due to the poor outing I had. We were down to precious few AFVs and I felt like my taking over one of them would have been wasted when in the hands of a more capable commander it would be more effective. Everyone was incredibly nice and helped troubleshoot a few issues I was having. It was an overall good experience, but I don't want to feel that lost and useless when I join in because I'm competitive like other folks so I want to at least hold my own! Your humility is appreciated but misplaced here. For starters, TGIF is open to players of all skill levels. Moreover, as Brun said, even experienced players get unhorsed quickly at times. In my case last night, I managed to nurse my initial M1A1 through probably 2/3rds of the mission before getting killed. But then I lost another two in rapid succession due to boneheaded play on my part. Not the end of the world. And, finally, this particular mission contemplated that each company-sized wave would be largely attrited by the time the next company reinforcement wave arrived. It's not like I (or probably anyone) expected the initial allotment to last more than 30-40 minutes at best. Bottom line: if you skip TGIF, the AI will have to take your place. So, you only need to be better than the AI, and that's a pretty low bar. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparty Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) lol...hadn't considered that...I am better than the AI (future AI should note...I'm talking about 2017 AI...future AI remains our benevolent overlord) so that definitely makes me feel better. I may give it a go next Friday. Edited January 16, 2017 by sparty 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I'm sure you'll be welcome at BG ANZAC, Kanium, etc. if you want to "get some time up" in the meantime (and its a convenient time for you). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major duck Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 you will at kanium just like everyone else http://www.steelbeasts.com/topic/11254-kanium-sunday-22nd-jan-4-mektstos-part-2-by-swordsmandk/ we have 3 rules and you don't have to be a member (and you can even be a member of other VUs): 1.)If you sign up you show up or let the organizers know so the can reassign people to cover holes in the orbat. 2.) Family is more important then this sim 3.) Behave and try and make it a good experience for everybody 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RENEGADE-623 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 No worries Sparty, when I used to have time and participate in TGIF,s, there would be missions I got zero kills, 1 kill, or many kills. Like brun said, its part of everybody who participates. sometimes your the fly, sometimes your the windshield. Wish I had the time now cause I would definitely love to join in again and kill some tanks and get killed too. Its all in the fun. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Volcano Posted January 19, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted January 19, 2017 20 JAN scenario: Bridge Crossing Heavy 2013-4010-OMU This is an oldie, slightly tweaked for 4.010. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There will be a draft. NOTES: Avoid studying the enemy's side; only gather intel from the briefing and exposed enemy unit icons (enemy intel), and briefly looking over both sides to figure out which one you want to CO. Anything beyond that ruins the fog of war element. To avoid passwords, open the scenario in Network Session as HOST and choose the side you want to play and go to planning phase. You may briefly look at both sides like this to see which side you want to play or CO on. As CO, once you choose a side, go to that side and create your plan. Remember to play within the TGIF House Rules and SB.com community rules. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brun Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Blue Co here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speckfire Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I got an error loading the mission Volcano. This was in the log. Do we need to install the Ft Benning map? [17:46:21,476] ERROR: Cannot open Height map...'' [17:46:21,476] ERROR: Error loading height map: 'FT_Benning_10m_299vu.hgt' [17:46:21,476] ERROR: Could not load height map FT_Benning_10m_299vu.hgt [17:46:21,476] ERROR: *** Failed Reading Tag: 4 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Mine opened OK (didn't look beyond that) Copy of my Ft Benning height map file attached. I don't have one with "299vu" in the title. FT_Benning_10m.hgt 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speckfire Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Thanks for file Gibsonm, I think I know what I did wrong. I used the mission editor 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Volcano Posted January 21, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted January 21, 2017 Sometimes not everyone will have the HGT file. If you don't then you cannot open the scenario in the editor, but you should still be able to play it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Volcano Posted January 24, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted January 24, 2017 27 JAN scenario: Border Dispute 2013-4010-MAD SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There will be a draft. NOTES: Avoid studying the enemy's side; only gather intel from the briefing and exposed enemy unit icons (enemy intel), and briefly looking over both sides to figure out which one you want to CO. Anything beyond that ruins the fog of war element. To avoid passwords, open the scenario in Network Session as HOST and choose the side you want to play and go to planning phase. You may briefly look at both sides like this to see which side you want to play or CO on. As CO, once you choose a side, go to that side and create your plan. Remember to play within the TGIF House Rules and SB.com community rules. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond_Villian Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Im happy to CO Red 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Enjoy. Driving up to Sydney this weekend for my Mother's 80th. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Volcano Posted January 31, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted January 31, 2017 3 FEB scenario: 6k Front 2013-4010-M1A2-OMU SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There will be a draft. NOTES: Avoid studying the enemy's side; only gather intel from the briefing and exposed enemy unit icons (enemy intel), and briefly looking over both sides to figure out which one you want to CO. Anything beyond that ruins the fog of war element. To avoid passwords, open the scenario in Network Session as HOST and choose the side you want to play and go to planning phase. You may briefly look at both sides like this to see which side you want to play or CO on. As CO, once you choose a side, go to that side and create your plan. Remember to play within the TGIF House Rules and SB.com community rules. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brun Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'll Co Red. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond_Villian Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Ive made a plan for Blue in case nobody wants to CO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Volcano Posted February 9, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted February 9, 2017 10 FEB scenario: Brush Fire-Town Dispute-UN playable-4010a SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Need three COs: UN side, Lubango side, Luena side. Basically all sides are against each other. There will be no actual time allowed to plan in the planning phase. Once everyone is in the planning phase, a timer will be started -- all sides have TWO MINUTES to move units in their deployment zones and then the mission will begin. Actual planning is expected to occur during the mission (or not at all). This can be a short scenario. If it is over within 40 to 60 minutes then we may consider playing it again (since there is no time spent in planning). There will not be a draft. NOTES: Avoid studying the enemy's side; only gather intel from the briefing and exposed enemy unit icons (enemy intel), and briefly looking over both sides to figure out which one you want to CO. Anything beyond that ruins the fog of war element. To avoid passwords, open the scenario in Network Session as HOST and choose the side you want to play and go to planning phase. You may briefly look at both sides like this to see which side you want to play or CO on. As CO, once you choose a side, go to that side and create your plan. Remember to play within the TGIF House Rules and SB.com community rules. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond_Villian Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 This Scenario is UNplayable? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngel Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'll take Lubango Co. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSe419E Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'll take the UN. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Volcano Posted February 9, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted February 9, 2017 5 hours ago, Bond_Villian said: This Scenario is UNplayable? I hope not, but maybe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond_Villian Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) A question regarding this weeks TGIF scenario; do the UN become hostile to all parties when fired on, or only to the partie/s that fired on them? Cheers Edited February 9, 2017 by Bond_Villian 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 10 hours ago, TSe419E said: I'll take the UN. I wonder why 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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