Campaign Series Middle East - 2.30 UPDATE

[olddog52]

Keep up the Good Work!

[Jason Petho]

Thank you so much!

[Jason Petho]

There was some show and tell today about the Iraqi's, I've been making some really good progress on them. There was some news and I fired up a recommended scenario to play to see how it goes. We started with Alan Arvold's Valley of Tears scenario "Opening Moves". I thought it would be a tricky scenario at the beginning as the long range guns of the Israeli tanks was making life a living he-double-hockey sticks. Then I noticed a flaw in the Israeli defences and exploited it. Muhahahaha!

[Jason Petho]

 We started off with the latest and greatest news from the Campaign Series and then played Formalities in Suez as the Israeli's. We tried the latest version of the MausMan mod that was sent over last week to see how it looked in this part of the desert. There were a variety of opinions, which I understand and appreciate the feed back. I kind of like it as it really shows off the units and action. Only thing I would really change is the things I'm used to (like the trenches and things). The battle itself was a lot of fun, I gave a wack load of good examples of how to conduct assaults in this type of terrain. Exciting conversation about that indeed!

[Jason Petho]

A couple of heads up thoughts and show and tell with the map editor for TACTICS WITH JOE channel after which we dived into one of the Linked Campaign scenarios that were converted to regular scenarios. We were off to Yemen and have a scrap in the mountainous terrain of central Yemen. We have a fabulous mix of units and were making excellent progress against the entrenched rebels.

[Jason Petho]

Lots to show during the show and tell today. I wish I had more time in a day, but hey, progress is still progress! After that we moved to the Middle East, Sinai and played as the Israeli's during the campaign in the desert. We started the scenario with a mechanized force, advancing through the desert until we stumbled upon a well fortified position. This is a larger scenario where we are fighting against an entrenched Egyptian mechanized force. I think anyway, as I've run into some tanks and a lot of trucks.

[Jason Petho]

Campaign Series West Front:    After going through the latest updates on what I've been working on, we decided to do a homage to the old games. I went to the BLITZ WARGAME CLUB (www.theblitz.club) and downloaded a D-DAY scenario to play since we're almost at that time of year. We are just getting started with the landing and holy, it's a mess already. But we will prevail! Ah, a classic game, I think it's been 10 years since I've played West Front, I rarely have time to play, so it's a treat!

[Jason Petho]

PUBLIC BETA IS HERE

Changes in 2.31.00 (June 26th, 2024):

Errata
• No errata for 2.31

Enhancements
• Implemented a message to display a confirmation of the changed Action Speed.
• Objectives no display or obscure their values based on whether Enhanced Fog of War optional rule is selected.
• Changed Double Value objectives to display the controlling side and award the vale to the side controlling it when the scenario ends.
• Changed turn-by-turn Single value objective to be cumulative.
• Added hex side slopes to 2D maps when elevation changes.

Fixes
• Fixed a bug where Side B was not able to see Single Value Objective values.
• Fixed issues with entering and exiting a Pontoon Bridge hex (introduced in 1.30/2.30).
• Assaulting a hex now reveals any possible unrevealed fortifications in place.
• Loaded rafts can now move into shallow water and onto land and unload their passengers at either location (introduced in 1.30/2.30).
• Removed Play Campaign button from the front end as the Linked Campaigns are no longer supported from Middle East 2.30 (potential to be returned in the future).
• Fixed a situation

Graphics
• Added slope graphics.
• Revised aircraft graphics (thank you, Kevin!).
• Added new scenario header graphics for new scenarios.

Data
• Minor Platoon file updates various nations.
• Minor Weapon file updates.

Scenarios
• Sirte 1985 scenario descriptions now come with correct [PLAY MODE] information.
• Revised several additional Lua file errors.
• Revised several additional map file errors.

Mods
• MausMan 3D mod has had major work done to it and is included.

Manual
• The manual has been revised to the 2.31 UPDATE.

[Crossroads]

Our first update now out since Berto, our lead programmer, passing away. He is deeply missed, but at the same time, I am so happy we can keep the game alive and updated. What better way to remember him as well!

 Note: there is a similar public beta available for our Vietnam game as well.

Thank you for participating in this public beta. Spot anything, do let us know!

[Crossroads]

Hey everyone, the Vietnam 1.31 update is looking good so far. Thanks for all your feedback!

However, we hit a snag with the Middle East 2.31 public beta. The installer is adding some old, obsolete files along with the new ones. We're working on a fix and will release a new installer soon.

We apologize for the mix-up and appreciate your patience. Thanks for helping us test!

For more info, check out the Middle East Matrix Games Forum: https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=10348

[Crossroads]

New 2.31 updater version available for download at Matrix Games Middle East forum:

https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=5176350#p5176350

[Jason Petho]

Back to the Sinai!  We went over the progress on the Iraqi's and then we dived into the frontal assault on the Egyptian Gebel Libni positions in the middle of the Sinai.  We are engaged in some heavy fighting as we push through the first lines of defence. And then night fell. That completely threw a wrench into my plans as as the movements rates have slowed right down for my massive armour formation, forcing us to fight for the main highways through the desert. We've punched a hole to the first crossroads objectives, which is good, but there is still a long way to go.

[Jason Petho]

It was a two stream day today, the first stream on the SlitherineTV channel and the second stream on my CampaignSeriesLegion channel. We continued with the Rearguard at Gebel Libni after going over the latest and greatest news with the Campaign Series. Our advance continues into the darkness around the crossroads at Gebel Libni in the face of relatively decent Egyptian defences. While we are pushing through the lines, we are taking moderate casualties. All in the good fun! 

[Jason Petho]

We went over some good news for the CSVN 1.31 and CSME 2.31 UPDATES and then dove back into the night fighting at Gebel Libni. There was ample opportunity for tank engagements and attempting to overrun well defended positions. The Egyptians tried to flank my positions, but my flanking forces got wind of them. Just before dawn we broke into the lines and through them, so much carnage. It is a hoot indeed! We are heading to the last 25% of the scenario and day break just happened.

[Jason Petho]

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