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Re:Idiot Couriers

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:41 pm
by norb
Amish John wrote:
Any plans for waypoints? (in addition to the extra "smarts" mentioned above, not instead of).
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Re:Idiot Couriers

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:26 pm
by Amish John
Excellent

Re:Idiot Couriers

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:13 am
by RebBugler
Thanks norb, clearing the roads makes good sense. However, the problem I saw last while designing and playing my Culp's Hill scenario, all the Generals were within the road boundaries...the couriers went beyond the radius I purposely designed, out to the roads...to die, whereas, the receiving General was an easy shot close by. The VP was secured, yet I couldn't give orders to hold...then, the only option is to go around and TC all commanders, not a good option here, when simple orders to hold should suffice.

Not asking for a lot here, just make them smarter than a ammo wagon...least they avoid getting 'gotchaed'.:S Ammo wagons are slow and fairly smart, presently couriers are fast and...