Hitler Launches a Surprise Offensive into the Ardennes Forest!

DarthVeda · March 23, 2003, 20:47

That's right ladies and gentlemen, Herbstnebel, also known as Autumn Mist or the Battle of the Bulge has arrived after six months of work and playtesting. I'm very happy with the final result and now it's available for download.

This scenario is only playable by the Germans.

Enjoy!

The scenario can be downloaded at the following locations:

http://darthveda.tripod.com/herbstnebel/

Or directly courtesy of apolyton's upload service:

http://apolyton.net/upload/files/Dar...bstnebel_1.zip
http://apolyton.net/upload/files/Dar...bstnebel_2.zip
http://apolyton.net/upload/files/Dar...bstnebel_3.zip
http://apolyton.net/upload/files/Dar...bstnebel_4.zip

DarthVeda · March 23, 2003, 20:48

Here's a German convoy about to be ambushed by American fighters:

DarthVeda · March 23, 2003, 20:49

And here is the aftermath:

note that these were in-game shots and not staged in any way...

DarthVeda · March 23, 2003, 20:50

Muahahahaha!

DarthVeda · March 23, 2003, 20:51

I gave the Americans their comeuppance in my most recent game...

The ANZAC · March 23, 2003, 22:03

DLing as we speak!!!!

*drool*

Mao · March 23, 2003, 22:25

This is for MGE or below right? Not ToT? *crosses fingers because he doesn't have ToT...*

ravagon · March 23, 2003, 22:25

Quote:

Originally posted by The ANZAC
DLing as we speak!!!!

*drool*

What he said.

DarthVeda · March 23, 2003, 23:05

MGE

Boco · March 23, 2003, 23:28

Beware! This is addictive.

Great job, DV!

our_man · March 24, 2003, 07:31

Ah man, you had to wait until I was back at University to release it!

I'll have to concoct some excuse to go home...

Hopefully it won't cut into my exam revision too much!

Insurgent · March 24, 2003, 10:05

A fine scenario!

Leonidas · March 24, 2003, 12:32

DarthVeda:

Great work!

I'm downloading now - looking forward to playing it

The sheer flexability of the Civ2 game engine is what makes scenarios like these possible

Exile · March 24, 2003, 13:04

DV, when I try to go to the first tripod site, I get a "not available" message.

I DLed the first file on ACS. So, now should I DL the other 3 files too? Are they sound files?

DarthVeda · March 24, 2003, 16:05

Two and three are sound files

the third is the game guide

yop73 · March 24, 2003, 16:41

For what difficulty is it actually made???

Leonidas · March 24, 2003, 16:42

DarthVeda:

I downloaded and installed everything without a problem.

I started up a game to have a quick look around.

I must say, if this scenario plays half as good as it looks, I think we will have a contender to rank up there with Red Front

The map is simply amazing. You put a lot of care into making this scenario and it shows.

I'm going out for a walk, and when I get back I'm going to start playing this monster.

I'll give you feedback.

More of this type of scenario - please!

Case · March 25, 2003, 01:54

Just to threadjack a little: Dave, I've literally got 2 CDs with your name on them,* but I'm waiting for your emailed OK before sending them.

[*to be exact, your name and adress is on a post-it note on the CDs - I haven't been attacking the shiney side with a pen

]

Leonidas · March 25, 2003, 13:29

DarthVeda:

I've played a few turns so far. Great scenario!

The map is a monster - heh

I like the units - you have chosen the best out there.

The map, roads, cities, etc are all well done.

The pop-up messages, history, are a very nice touch.

Great idea to have the German Kubelwagon be able to recon cities.

Overall well done, and I would recommend everyone to download and play this.

Recommendations:

1) In the readme I would recommend adding what a few units do. For example, the player should know that the Kubelwagon can recon cities. Also mention what constitutes victory for the player.

2) On the map, objective cities should be clearly marked.

3) Just a few spelling mistakes.

Keep up the great work.

yop73 · March 25, 2003, 13:41

Also, the Civ Pedia doesn't say what the capabilities of American units are.

DarthVeda · March 25, 2003, 14:39

yop: That was on purpose.

Leonidas: The victory conditions are in the webguide (file #4). Use your recon to find objective cities. Some of them are revealed/visible on the map. As for spelling errors, what have you got for me?

Pablostuka · March 25, 2003, 15:58

Great work, DV! I really love these tactical scenarios, like yours, or Stalingrad. Excellent work!!

My troops are at the moment taking St Vith from the South...let's see what happens

Leonidas · March 26, 2003, 12:08

Quote:

Originally posted by DarthVeda
Leonidas: The victory conditions are in the webguide (file #4). Use your recon to find objective cities. Some of them are revealed/visible on the map. As for spelling errors, what have you got for me?

OK.

As for spelling errors they are few and far between. I haven't marked anything yet, since I will probably play this scenario again after this first run-through.

The Americans have surprised me by launching limited attacks and have taken out a few of my stacked units.

And I have a feeling it's only going to get rougher from this point on. . .

Cal · March 26, 2003, 21:03

A fine scenario. However...

It says that the Americans have a Communist government!

Stalin's influence had spread further than anticipated.

Night really surprised me. As did the Americans cutting off roads left and right...

Excellent work!

Mao · March 26, 2003, 23:07

Quote:

Originally posted by Pablostuka
Great work, DV! I really love these tactical scenarios, like yours, or Stalingrad. Excellent work!!

My troops are at the moment taking St Vith from the South...let's see what happens

Stalingrad? Where is this Stalingrad scenario???

our_man · March 27, 2003, 05:57

Stalingrad was FMK's great unfinished work - he finally gave up on it and released the playtest version for public consumption. It's really good; it's a pity he didn't finish it off.

I gave the thread he posted the files in a bump.

Boco · March 27, 2003, 23:51

Quote:

As did the Americans cutting off roads left and right...

Ssh! Don't tell him your favorite routes, they'll get blocked in the next version.

It used to be easy to bypass Anders and capture St. Vith early. Did anyone get burned by the AI near Ettlebruck? It humiliated me in one of my starts.

curtsibling · March 28, 2003, 06:21

It has been a long wait, but worth it!

Down-Loading now!

Shaka Naldur · March 29, 2003, 08:39

Great work DV!!

DarthVeda · March 29, 2003, 20:51

Any battle reports?