Campaign Series Middle East - 2.30 UPDATE

Jason Petho · August 01, 2024, 09:21:56 AM

Back to Gebel Libni in Middle East! We overrun quite a few positions and dealt some death blows to the flanks. I was feeling really good about how the scenario was going, until I managed to get to Bir Hamma. Well, that is putting a big thorn in my side. Positive vibes though, it was a lot of fun as we get closer to the end of the scenario!

Jason Petho · August 07, 2024, 11:29:09 PM

We went over the latest work I've been doing on the North Koreans for CS Vietnam and then dove back into the CS Middle East's Gebel Libni. After we polished off that scenario we dove into the shores of Great Bitter Lake. We are playing from the Egyptian side as a mechanized brigade advancing against a defended Israeli position near Chinese Farm. A massive tank battle ensues, leave wrecks of Magach 5's and T-62 strewn around everywhere. Who doesn't like tank on tank action!

Jason Petho · August 08, 2024, 10:22:32 AM

The Campaign Series Middle East 2.31 UPDATE is officially released!

CSME 2.31 UPDATE

Jason Petho · August 15, 2024, 01:13:43 AM

A review of the latest and greatest goodies that are available and coming down the pipe and then we returned to the Shores of Great Bitter Lake. Alas, it seems the shores are covered in blood. This has turned into an epic tank battle. We were doing exceptionally well, until the Israeli reinforcements showed up. I was given a reality check as I started watching my T-62's start to brew up left, right and center. After that chaos, we started up the first few turns of Sirte 3 playing as the Libyan attackers against the UK invaders!

Jason Petho · August 21, 2024, 11:56:52 PM

We went over the latest advancements with the North Koreans before we dove back into the Sirte #3 scenario that was scripted and designed by Petri. We advanced well into the city and engaged the UK forces that had the nerve to land in the city. There were pockets here and there, but we succeeded in destroying most of the outlying positions. Then we were engaged in Sirte proper, well, that went as well as expected with infantry that has a weak assault. Lots of valuable lessons to be learned and the need to pay attention to your troops when you make your plans.

CaptainKoloth · August 22, 2024, 04:04:22 PM

Hey I remember a few years ago there was talk of adding some Iran-Iraq War content- is that still on the table?

Jason Petho · August 24, 2024, 12:56:17 PM

Yes, yes it is. I have the Iranians and Iraqis mostly done. I have to make the weapon files, platoon files and graphics. But the Company-Army files are complete from 1948-1985. I am hoping to include the OOB's for people to use in the Christmas Update

Jason Petho · September 11, 2024, 11:24:13 PM

I have returned after a vacation and I am back to the regular schedule for streaming. Tonight we went over what I had been working on during the holiday and the latest and greatest goodies from Petri. Then we dove back into the fighting south of Rafa in 1956, breaking through the Egyptian defences. It's a tough fight, but we're making very good progress. The city fighting is starting though, so who knows how that will turn out.

Jason Petho · September 18, 2024, 11:22:14 PM

This is a special session, after I showed the latest North Korean progress, I fired up the Cold War ALPHA to show what it will look like, at this point. A few overviews of the new dialogs and terrain. It's a work in progress, but progress nevertheless! Then we dove back into the fighting around Rafah against the Egyptians and their supporters. It's a bloody affair, but we're making excellent progress. There were some excellent questions throughout so had the opportunity to explain tactics. Thank you to those tuning in!

Jason Petho · September 26, 2024, 09:27:11 AM

I took a few minutes to show off the progress on the North Koreans for Vietnam and then we returned to Into the Camps. I played this using the 2.40 UPDATE BETA, so it will look different from last weeks session! Lots of random violence and pockets scattered around them. Assaulting became key and near the end I have an epic realization which changes the whole dynamic of the scenario. You wouldn't have thought I built this scenario.... Ha! Thank you to those tuning in!

Jason Petho · October 02, 2024, 11:24:37 PM

We went over the latest and greatest news with the North Koreans and I showed off a bit of the latest goodies from Petri in regards to the future of Lua. Then we dove back into the final legs of the city fighting south of Rafah while I attempted to break out to the west and try to secure a victory by utilizing the exit objective I had completely neglected until the end of the scenario. Definitely some good lessons in city fighting and paying attention to the map! This is using the 2.40 BETA for Middle East.

Jason Petho · October 09, 2024, 11:10:03 PM

Utilizing the 2.40 BETA UPDATE that we intend to release in January for Middle East, we started up a Duel in the Golan scenario called "Bridges". It isn't scripted, but since I am on the attack, it shouldn't make too much of a difference. That being said we are heavily engaged against Syrian commandos that are well supported. Missiles were flying taking out some of our M113's, but it looks like we're making good progress, even though we are suffering some nasty casualties from the overly efficient Syrians.