Steel Beasts Pro Discussion Thread

[Asid]

Good turnout for the sunday mission

15 players :)

Thank you to all that took part. Same again next Sunday.

Regards

[Ronin_GE]

Greetings,
Last week we played a mission made by Kingtiger. The map used was from South sweden(Scania).

Good place to ride in CV9040 and Strv 122 :-D
I really love how the real life terrain matches the steelbeasts version.


Also found the time to get back to AAR writing. Posted it over a SimHQ

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/4182458/Steelbeasts_mission_VOWOPANZ_0#Post4182458

[Ronin_GE]

Planned COOP game on 21st of october or 28th of october (2000UTC on both days)
Date to be determiend by voting. Link to the poll: http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbforums/showthread.php?t=22210

[Asid]

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 24/10/15 @ GMT21:00


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Operation Deep Strike by Apocalypse 


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



Mission Summary :
Battalion scouts have identified a hole in the lines of the Donovian Military Forces. Penetrate this line and attack North to seize key terrain in three key objectives (use dismounts to clear specified buildings).


Map


Date: Saturday 24/10/15
Time: 21:00 GMT
Time (local): Click here


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


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

[Asid]

T.A.N.K.S. Multiplayer 25/10/15 @ 21:00GMT


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Sunrise Over Al Wadi by Apocalypse 

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



Mission Summary :
Enemy forces are defending the valley that houses the village of Al Wadi. Clear the enemy armored Battalion (T-90s, BMP-2s) and seize objective Anvil to allow for future operations.

Map



Date: Sunday 25/10/15
Time: 21:00 GMT
Time (local): Click here

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

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

[Asid]

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 31/10/15 @ GMT21:00


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Operation Golden Claw by Cougar11 


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



Mission Summary :
Austrian forces are defending a major supply line hub. 1/25 Stryker Brigade combat Team are to breach enemy defenses, secure the objective (the hub city), and setup a defensive screen line to the North West.


Map



Date: Saturda 31/10/15
Time: 21:00 GMT
Time (local): Click here

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

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

[Asid]

T.A.N.K.S. Multiplayer 01/11/15 @ 21:00GMT


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Operation Huff by Cougar11

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



Mission Summary :
Finish Task force of US, and Finish units attack to secure city objectives, and isolate the city of Huff.

Map




Date: Sunday 01/11/15
Time: 21:00 GMT
Time (local): Click here

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

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

[Asid]

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 07/11/15 @ GMT21:30


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Operation Sharp's Withdraw by Cougar11 


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



Mission Summary :
US forces consisting of 3 platoons of M1A2SEP, 1 platoon M3A2, and 1 AH-64 withdraw under pressure from finish forces in the face of 3 to 1 odds.


Map


Date: Saturda 07/11/15
Time: 21:300 GMT
Time (local): Click here

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

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

[Asid]

T.A.N.K.S. Multiplayer 08/11/15 @ 21:30GMT


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Operation Candle by Cougar11

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



Mission Summary :
A rouge Ukrainian general has split from loyalist forces, and has setup operations in a small village.  NATO scouts have been tracking him back from a recent meeting that he left from in a minibus. His forces are moving to defend their general, and to stop the NATO forces. Eliminate the general's forces, secure their officer quarters, radio station, barracks, HQ, and if necessary kill the enemy general.

Map




Date: Sunday 08/11/15
Time: 21:30 GMT
Time (local): Click here

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

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

[Asid]

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 14/11/15 @ GMT21:30


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DOW Operation Lynx by Cougar11


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



Mission Summary :
American forces have moved into and secured the operational area near a makeshift airfield, and are defending in depth. Canadian forces are tasked with attacking to defeat the American forces in sector, and secure the airfield.


Map


Date: Saturday 14/11/15
Time: 21:300 GMT
Time (local): Click here

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

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

[Toonces]

Has there been any talk of crafting a campaign mode or some other "game" mode onto this engine beyond the one-off missions?  I know this is primarily a military training game, but I sure would love more "gaminess" to it.

I am trying yet again to get into SABOW but man, that game's interface just drives me crazy.  And I have no idea what's going on.  I would love to have the best of both worlds- a SABOW campaign layer on the SB engine.

And are there a good set up linked-type missions for Fulda Gap?  I want to do some Europe tanking, but I'll be doggoned if I can find what I'm looking for.

[Asid]

Hi Toonces

I will try and answer the best I can.

Has there been any talk of crafting a campaign mode or some other "game" mode onto this engine beyond the one-off missions?  I know this is primarily a military training game, but I sure would love more "gaminess" to it.

SB does have what is called an "Operations" mode. This is a series of linked missions. However logistics/results do not carry forward to the next stage. You get one with the default install. I have not seen any more. The DOW VU has done a few campaigns. However it is time consuming to create. We carried all losses and statistics to the next stages. This is quite a bit of work.

I am trying yet again to get into SABOW but man, that game's interface just drives me crazy.  And I have no idea what's going on.  I would love to have the best of both worlds- a SABOW campaign layer on the SB engine.

The interface can seem confusing because it allows you to do so much.

10.07 Automatic activation of subsystems. Enable this. Then you will not have to deal with the ballistics computer and other subsystems.

10.12 Realistic control restrictions. Disable this. This will allow you to jump to the map view in any position. If it is enabled you will have to be in the commanders position to jump to map.
SABOW is an excellent and realistic sim. If you put in a little effort you will be rewarded with great immersive gameplay which is hard to find elsewhere.

My intention is to post more about SABOW. Time though is the enemy. If you do need any help then pm me and I can do a virtual session with you using TeamSpeak. This offer applies to all here on GrogHeads.

And are there a good set up linked-type missions for Fulda Gap?  I want to do some Europe tanking, but I'll be doggoned if I can find what I'm looking for.

There are plenty of Fulda gap missions for SB. The Dogs of war have done many and are about to do another one.

The Download section of SB has a few: http://www.steelbeasts.com/Downloads.

Also consider the other Graviteam Titles. They are extremely rewarding.

Hope this was helpful
Regards

[Asid]

T.A.N.K.S. Multiplayer 15/11/15 @ 21:30GMT


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Operation Haggis by Cougar11

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



Mission Summary :
NATO forces have identified key towns being held by ISIS. NATO has issued hasty orders due to political and tactical needs, and has tasked you with clearing out all ISIS forces in the area, and seize control of the cities by clearing all vehicle and infantry forces.

Map




Date: Sunday 15/11/15
Time: 21:30 GMT
Time (local): Click here

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

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

[Asid]

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 21/11/15 @ GMT21:30


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DOW in Estonia - Defense by Lumi & Cougar11


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



Mission Summary :
Estonia and Russia have been driven into a serious border conflict after a series of incidents that happened involving both side. The  Estonian government is afraid that is about to turn into a full scale war between the two countries, and since their army doesn't have any heavy armor themselves, they have asked help from Dogs of war.


Map



Date: Saturday 21/11/15
Time: 21:300 GMT
Time (local): Click here

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

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

[Lumituisku]

Hi there. I'm member of DOW and sometimes we use following vehicle. CV9035-NL. I did a little bit experimenting after having heard from Retro (User on Steelbeast.com) of how CV9035-NL should work. Yet even then I had troubles to understand how commanders periscope controls work so I thought to share this same post here now when I finally have figure how to use it. In case if here are peoples who like the vehicle as well. Expect to see more of cv9035-NLs on our missions now when we all can know how to operate this fine piece of engineering that is, in the Steelbeast Pro PE simulation.  ;)



as summary to all others who still have not understood how commanders position on cv9035-NL works.. here is how I understand it and how it works to me from default keyboard settings.

For controlling commanders peri there is two keys. UP arrow and DOWN arrow... and these are sticky. So press once to activate feature.

UP arrow key could be described as key that either makes peri independent or locked with turret.

Down arrow key activates movement. Either peri will go to gun or gun to peri.

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So shortly how to assign targets to gunner in cv9035-NL as commander.
OR... how I would do it currently.

(I recommend to) Have your peri locked to turret, None of keys UP or DOWN activated

When you see target - in case if you're unbuttoned and looking around with binoculars. - hit F2 for Commanders TI - Thought personally I would Hit alt+F4 (commanders unity sight) and right after R to open shield in front of it. - This way you can see wide area and designing target is a little faster / easier.

Hit UP arrow key to free peri - Then. - move peri to target with mouse or joystick.

Hit down arrow key to move gun to peri. Hit down arrow once again when gunner says identified to stop over-riding gunner.

Look around for more targets, or hit UP arrow to lock peri. So you will know what gunner is doing.

While scanning with independent peri - If you don't find anything, and gunner finds target. quickly hit UP arrow to lock peri with turret and then Down arrow  to move peri to gun. Remember to press Down once more after sigh is aligned with gun to free palmswich. (Not necessary but helps remembering) And in case if you want to continue looking around... once more UP arrow to have peri independent

While scanning with independent peri - If you find target hit down arrow and gun will be aligned with peri. Then to continue scanning just simply hit down once more.