Steel Beasts Pro Discussion Thread

undercovergeek · September 14, 2016, 04:40:02 PM

Music to my ears

RyanE · September 14, 2016, 04:45:40 PM

On the surface, infantry looks much less functional than CM. But if you dig into the scripting, you can do so much more that the claymation infantry units in CM.

As much as eSims worries about performance after 4.0, it plays a heck of a lot better and looks better than CM. And it scales much higher for battle sizes also.

Asid · September 14, 2016, 05:01:19 PM

Quote from: undercovergeek on September 14, 2016, 04:19:58 PM
Hmmm - is there a demo for 4.0?

UG you have a pm

Yskonyn · September 15, 2016, 04:34:54 AM

UG, Asid probably contacted you about trying out SB. I really recommend you to try before you buy considering the cost of SB.
While you CAN command units somewhat like CM, it is a tad cumbersome and the feedback from the game about the status of your units is nothing like that of a strategy game.
Its a sim first and foremost, also in Overhead view.
Have fun trying it out!

Asid · September 15, 2016, 09:20:44 AM

Steel Beasts Pro $9.50

You can purchase a 1 month license for SB Pro for $9.50. It is the full version. It is a great way to try the sim before committing to it long term

http://www.esimgames.com/?page_id=1361

Asid · September 17, 2016, 10:12:41 AM

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 17/09/16 @ GMT19:00

You can watch it live. You do NOT need Steel Beasts. http://www.twitch.tv/dogsofwarvu

Marines in the Storm by Lusik
This scenario is a simulation and does not have any political message.

Mission Summary :
The last weeks have been damp and cold. It' s not exactly the kind of weather you expected in the Middle East. We've been here since September and the only thing we have fought with so for was boredom. We have been away from our families, your friends and our life for too long. Last month, on the 17th the air offensive started. From what we have seen on CNN, Saddam took a heavy pounding but on the ground it's been quiet... almost. At the end of last month Saddam forces made an attempt to take a Saudi town of Al-Khafji. Two of our recon units were trapped in the city for a couple of days but we let the Saudis to liberate they homeland a few days after. Two LAVs were lost due to friendly fire.

You are part of Task Force Ripper, 2nd Marine Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine division. Our tanks have been mixed up with LAVs (NZLAV) to give you more flexibility. Our long wait has finally come to an end. Two days ago President Bush rejected Soviet peace plan and demanded Iraq begin withdrawal from Kuwait by noon Feb. 23 to avoid ground war. Iraqi information official branded U.S. position "shameful ultimatum and set one-sixte of Kuwait's 950 oil wells ablaze. Today it's the time to cross the border and liberate the country.

Map
Maps will be handed out to company commanders maximum 1 day before anticipated operation start time.

Excerpts of the battalion commander's (HVAOC 6) orders for...BLUEFOR (D.O.W.)

1) SITUATION:

a) Enemy:
Iraqi forces have been under relentless attacks since January 17th and are expected to be severely weakened. According to our S2 data we are facing XX Corps 14th Infantry Division which is expected to be reinforced by a nearby 5th Mechanised Division. Their equipment is made of older Russian designs T-55s and BMP-1. The enemy had several months to prepare for a defence and is expected to fight from well prepared positions. Their artillery was mostly destroyed during the air campaign but in spite of their we are fighting the 3rd largest army in the world battle-hardened during recent war with Iran.

b) Own:
We are a reinforced C Company Task Force Ripper made of the following units:

2 platoons of M-60A3s (TTS)
2 platoons of LAV-25s (NZLAV)
2x M113 ITV from the battalion support company
1x M113 MICLIC
1x M9 Combat Engineering Vehicle (Wisent ARV)
1x M113 Eng
2x Supply Truck
2x Fuel Truck

Other friendly units will advance along the front so make sure that you have a positive ID before you open fire. I know I repeat it over and over but is imperative that you make sure that what you is in you sights is enemy. We don't need any more blue on blue incidents.

c) Attachments and detachments:

1x Smoke Screen to cover breaching operation. (Trigger 1)
1x off map artillery battery HE, ICM
1x battery of MLRS with ICM

2) MISSION:

Your mission is to advance through the minefield and reach PL Midway. Once reached, you will prepare a hasty defence and wait for the the rest of the Task Force to advance through the breach. Our ultimate goal is Al Jaber airbase located near Kuwait City.

3) EXECUTION:

Breech the minefield and head towards Kuwait City.

4) TERRAIN AND WEATHER:
Terrain ahead is mostly flat like a pool table and I have nothing more to tell you about it. February has been rainy and this day is expected to be no different. Furthermore, Iraqi forces set several oil wells on fire which limited visibility to approximately 1000 m. A big advantage of this is that their forces do not have thermal sights and can see shit in these condition. The disadvantage is plainly obvious: our aviation assets have very limited chance to support our advance and it will be difficult to ID the target.

Player Skill/Ability:
• Completion of at least 1 full tutorial of M-60 or NZLAV
• Working knowledge of Comms procedure.

Dogs Of War Vehicles : (in mission)

M60A3 (TTS) Click here

M1A1 Abrams: Main Battle Tank Click here

NZLAV (LAV-25): Infantry Fighting Vehicle Click here

M901 ITV: Infantry Fighting Vehicle Click here

M1064A3
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M1064A3

M113 G3/Eng
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M113A3_Eng

M113A3/Medic
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M113_Medic

M88A1 MRV
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M88A1_MRV

M113 Repair
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M113_Repair

M977 HEMTT/Supply
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=HEMTT_Cargo

M977 HEMTT/Fueler
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=HEMTT_Fuel

Date: Saturday 17/09/16
Time: 19:00 GMT
Time (local): Click here

For the rest of the mission and additional info please click here - Dogs of War Mission

DOW members, by invite, or request in advance prior to mission.

Our goal is to have the DOW session more immersive and realistic.

Note: These posts are made in support of the Dogs of War Vu and GrogHeads

JudgeDredd · September 17, 2016, 12:37:12 PM

Hi Asid

Thanks as always.

Should let you know though that the first two links (M60 and M1) don't lead to a valid wiki page O0

I need to get back to this. I still haven't activated my 3 month licence I bought a year or two ago. Do I just download the latest build and activate it using my licence? I think that's the case.... ???

Asid · September 17, 2016, 01:15:22 PM

Quote from: JudgeDredd on September 17, 2016, 12:37:12 PM
Should let you know though that the first two links (M60 and M1) don't lead to a valid wiki page O0

Sorry. Now fixed

Quote from: JudgeDredd on September 17, 2016, 12:37:12 PM
I need to get back to this. I still haven't activated my 3 month licence I bought a year or two ago. Do I just download the latest build and activate it using my licence? I think that's the case.... ???

Yes

Download The V4 install (2.5GB)
Download the V4.004 patch (250MB approx)

Then activate the license

Let me know if you need any assistance.

Regards

Asid · September 17, 2016, 07:21:24 PM

T.A.N.K.S. Multiplayer 18/09/16 @ 19:00GMT

You can watch it live. You do NOT need Steel Beasts. http://www.twitch.tv/dogsofwarvu

Death Valley Plateau V4 by Cougar11

Friendly, easy to get into session. Suitable for beginners

This scenario is a simulation and does not have any political message.

Mission summary:
Asid Defense Corp. a mercenary company based in Scotland has taken control of the area of Rivers Edge and the bridge area of the Little Fork River in Pennsylvania near their US HQ. Enemy consists of mostly infantry with missile teams of a battalion size, but has a reserve force of stolen CV-90/30FI, AMX13/75, Centurion Mk5/2, and some Challenger 2s of about 3 companies. They have limited artillery support.You must as TF Orion attack, secure, and penetrate the enemy infantry defenses, occupy the city of Rivers Edge, secure the three bridge crossings, and neutralize any affective fighting force the Asid Corporation has in the area.

Map

Excerpts of the battalion commander's orders for... TF Orion a combined training taskforce exchange program of the PA National Guard.

1) SITUATION:
   a) Enemy:
   The Asid Defense Corp. a mercenary company based in Scotland has taken control of the area of Rivers Edge and the bridge area of the Little Fork
River in Pennsylvania near their US HQ. Enemy consists of mostly infantry with missile teams of a battalion size, but has a reserve force of stolen CV-90/30FI, AMX13/75, Centurion Mk5/2, and some Challenger 2s of about 3 companies.

They have limited artillery support.

   b) Own:
   PA National Guard units and German exchange troops in the area have
been mobilized with the vehicles in use for their exercise consisting of Hummwv-1025, LEO2E, M2A2, M1A2, Challenger2 and M60A3. The units have been training for almost a month, are well supplied, trained, and have priority of fires of CAS and artillery.

   c) Attachments and detachments: 1 UAV, supply, medics, FO, recovery, and repair units.

2) MISSION:
TF Orion is to attack, secure, and penetrate the enemy infantry defenses, occupy the city of Rivers Edge, secure the three bridge crossings, and neutralize any affective fighting force the Asid Corporation has in the area.

3) EXECUTION:
TF Orion

Intent: Given by Player CO

   a) Concept of Operation:
   Given by Player CO

      i) Maneuver:
      Given by Player CO

      ii) Fires:
      TF Orion has priority of fires of 3 batteries 6 tubes each with smoke, HE, and ICM. They will also have 1 aircraft available for 4 air strikes.

      iii) Additional assets: Support, recovery, U.A.V, repair, and medics. Infantry rifle teams equipped with RB57 NLAW-Storm ATGM.

   b) Tasks to Maneuver units:
   Given by Player CO

   c) Tasks to Combat Support Units:
   Given by Player CO

   d) COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS:
   Given by Player CO

4) COMMAND AND SIGNALS:
Given by Player CO
You have 3 hours or 180 minutes + or – random time. You must take the objective and secure the town by having more units in each

Dogs Of War Vehicles : (in mission)

M60A3 (TTS) Click here

LEO 2E: Main Battle Tank Click here

M1A2Sep: Click here

Challenger 2 Click here Willie P is on leave ;)

M2A2(ODS) Infantry Fighting Vehicle Click here

M1025 HUMMWV Click here

M113A3/Medic Click here

M88A1 MRV Click here

M977 HEMTT/Fueler/Supply Click here

Player Skill/Ability:
Any

Date: Sunday 18/09/16
Time: 19:00 GMT
Time (local): Click here

For the rest of the mission and additional info please click here - T.A.N.K.S. Mission

All Welcome

Note: These posts are made in support of the Dogs of War Vu and GrogHeads

Asid · September 20, 2016, 12:11:02 PM

Halfway to the weekend? It's time for...Midweek Madness.

Open to all. Friendly Head 2 Head

D.O.W. Vu & Red Alert Vu

Wednesday Mission 21/09/16 @ GMT17:00

Farm Frenzy V2 By Red Alert VU

This scenario is a simulation and does not have any political message.

Information:
Take and hold the farm at all costs!

Map

Key (disregard key on above image)
1. Objective
2. Red
3. Blue

Mission Summary:
We must take the farm and hold it at all costs. The farm is of strategic importance.

Excerpts of the battalion commander's orders for...
1) SITUATION:
   a) Enemy:
   Red Forces:
10 T62-m (1972)
4 BTR-60PB
3 M1064A3
2 2.7t Truck 4x4-F OHWS M240 x1 (each carrying inf squad)
inf 2x M72A1 LAW (RPG)
210 x 7.6mm (MG)
5x M381 HE

   b) Blue Forces:
8 Sho't Kal
4 M113A1
3 M1064A3
2 2.7t Truck 4x4-F OHWS M240 x1 (each carrying inf squad)
inf 2x M72A1 LAW (RPG)
210 x 7.6mm (MG)
5x M381 HE

   c) Attachments and detachments: No artillery

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Information:

VICTORY CONDITIONS:

1. Destroy 8 of 10 enemy AFV's.
OR
2. Take and hold "Farm" red region by 2 AFV and 4 infantry men for 15 min.Amount of our forces in that region(red circle) must be bigger then enemy forces in that region.

DEFEAT CONDITIONS:

1.Lose 7 of 9 our AFV's
OR
2.Enemy capture the "Farm" region.

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Overhead view? Yes

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Modifications from previous version

•   Player sides have been switched
•   Number tanks increased both sides
•   3 M1064A3 added both sides

There is also a remote possibility that the Sho't Kal tanks could be changed to M60A1. There is no M60A1 in SB at present so ammo, laser range finder etc would have to be modified/deactivated.

Minimum Skill level: Beginner
Who can play?: Open to all

Vehicles in mission : (in mission)

T62-m
BTR-60PB
2.7t Truck 4x4-F OHWS M240 (inc inf sqd)
Sho't Kal
M113A1

Date: Wednesday 21/09/16
Time: 17:00 GMT
Time (local): Click here

Mission discussion & Manning list: Here

Open to all

Note: These posts are made in support of the Dogs of War Vu and GrogHeads

Asid · September 24, 2016, 09:37:28 AM

T.A.N.K.S. Multiplayer 25/09/16 @ 19:00GMT

You can watch it live. You do NOT need Steel Beasts. http://www.twitch.tv/dogsofwarvu

DOW Tanksgiving Coop V4 by TGIF

Friendly, easy to get into session. Suitable for beginners

This scenario is a simulation and does not have any political message.

Map

Simple brief.....
Mission summary:

Go forth, capture or hold the objectives and destroy the enemy!

You have reserves if you have thrown away your vehicles!!!!

Score:
OBJ SAINT = 250 points
OBJ DRAGON = 250 points
OBJ GEORGE = 300 points
% of enemy destroyed = 100 points
% of friendlies survived = 100 points
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1000 points total

D.O.W. Units
M1A1 Abrams
Leopard 2A4DK1
M60A3
Leopard 2E
Challenger2
M2A2(ODS), Spike LR
M1025 HUMMWV (OHWS M2HB)

Reserves
M1A2Sep
Leopard 2A5A1-DK
CV90/30-FI
M3A2(ODS)

M1A1 Abrams: Click here

Leopard 2A4DK1 Click here

M60A3 (TTS) Click here

LEO 2E: Main Battle Tank Click here

Challenger 2 Click here Willie P is on leave ;)

M2A2(ODS) Infantry Fighting Vehicle Click here

M1025 HUMMWV Click here

M1A2Sep: Click here

Leopard 2A5A1-DK Click here

CV90/30-FI Click here

M3A2(ODS) Click here

NOTES:
•   own party map updates
•   Overhead view
•   Relief map
•   Infantry have received extra training (not reserves)
•   Friendly ID on: You will be allowed to see the unit designation
of units in the 3D world view by holding down the Shift key while in the
3D world view. When the button is held, a green star icon will appear in
the center of the view; position this over a nearby friendly unit and the
unit's name/designation will appear on screen.

Date: Sunday 25/09/16
Time: 19:00 GMT
Time (local): Click here

For the rest of the mission and additional info please click here - T.A.N.K.S. Mission

All Welcome

Note: These posts are made in support of the Dogs of War Vu and GrogHeads

undercovergeek · September 28, 2016, 08:09:13 AM

Thanks to all kinds of IP wizardry from asid I've been playing/watching/reading everything I can about this game - I say game like that does it any justice at all!!

I'm tutorialed, I'm gun ranged, and I'm going in tonight on a small platoon mission I think I'm ready!!

Then I hope to have found gaming nirvana and join one of the many mp games that have a decent gmt start

Wish me luck!

Asid · September 28, 2016, 09:31:54 AM

Mission Today

Halfway to the weekend? It's time for...Midweek Madness.

Open to all. Friendly Head 2 Head

D.O.W. Vu & Red Alert Vu

Wednesday Mission 28/09/16 @ GMT17:00

Farm Frenzy V3 By Red Alert VU

This scenario is a simulation and does not have any political message.

Information:
Take and hold the farm at all costs!

Map

1. Objective
2. Red
3. Blue

Mission Summary:
We must take the farm and hold it at all costs. The farm is of strategic importance.

Excerpts of the battalion commander's orders for...
1) SITUATION:
   a) Enemy:
   Red Forces:
10 T62-m (1972)
4 BTR-60PB
3 M1064A3
2 2.7t Truck 4x4-F OHWS M240 x1 (each carrying inf squad)
inf 2x M72A1 LAW (RPG)
210 x 7.6mm (MG)
5x M381 HE

   b) Blue Forces:
8 M60A1
4 M113A1
3 M1064A3
2 2.7t Truck 4x4-F OHWS M240 x1 (each carrying inf squad)
inf 2x M72A1 LAW (RPG)
210 x 7.6mm (MG)
5x M381 HE

   c) Attachments and detachments: No artillery

--------------------------------------------------------------------

Information:

VICTORY CONDITIONS:

1. Destroy 8 of 10 enemy AFV's.
OR
2. Take and hold "Farm" red region by 2 AFV and 4 infantry men for 15 min.Amount of our forces in that region(red circle) must be bigger then enemy forces in that region.

DEFEAT CONDITIONS:

1.Lose 7 of 9 our AFV's
OR
2.Enemy capture the "Farm" region.

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Overhead view? Yes

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Modifications from previous version

•   M60A1 on Blue side

There is also a remote possibility that the Sho't Kal tanks could be changed to M60A1. There is no M60A1 in SB at present so ammo, laser range finder etc would have to be modified/deactivated.

Date: Wednesday 28/09/16
Time: 17:00 GMT
Time (local): Click here

Mission discussion & Manning list: Here

Open to all

Note: These posts are made in support of the Dogs of War Vu and GrogHeads

Asid · September 28, 2016, 09:32:49 AM

Quote from: undercovergeek on September 28, 2016, 08:09:13 AM
Thanks to all kinds of IP wizardry from asid I've been playing/watching/reading everything I can about this game - I say game like that does it any justice at all!!

I'm tutorialed, I'm gun ranged, and I'm going in tonight on a small platoon mission I think I'm ready!!

Then I hope to have found gaming nirvana and join one of the many mp games that have a decent gmt start

Wish me luck!

:)

undercovergeek · September 28, 2016, 03:55:39 PM

cant seem to take pics - nevertheless i finished the mission with 1 tank out of 4 destroyed - i killed 23, i say me, my ai buddies killed 20, i got a tunguska, a volvo full of baddies and bmp - total blast, i like the smaller scenarios because you get a little bit attached to the pixeltruppen instead of having a mass of toys to play with

will try again