Steel Beasts Pro Discussion Thread

[Yskonyn]

Are the patch notes available yet?

[Asid]

Are the patch notes available yet?

No. I will let you know as soon as i do :)

[Asid]

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 24/01/15 @21:00 GMT

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

Part2 of a 3 part campaign
Part 1 :http://dogsofwarvu.com/forum/index.php?topic=184.0

Border Relations part II_v2 by Rhyfel



Mission Summary
This is part 2 of "Border relations". You take the role of Alpha company: Alpha penetrates the defenses at BP3 to establish an ambush along HWY 102 to destroy the 2/115th.  Once the 2/115th is destroyed Alpha clears CP4 on OBJ Bull East.

Map


Excerpts of the battalion commander's orders for...BLUEFOR

GENERAL SITUATION: Gordonian Forces were repelled in their attempts to seize OBJ Ant.  Delta company's success on OBJ Lions made the Gordonian Force positions on OBJ Bull and further south untenable.  Gordonian forces were seen maneuvering to the north from 770 210 in Battalion strength.  Signal intercepts and movement indicate Gordonian forces withdrawing to the north to BP4.   Charlie Troop 1-9 CAV is assisting in isolating OBJ Bull for Bandit Company's impending clearance. 
Alpha Company has just maneuvered down LN Strahan to their ASLT POS.



TASK ORGANIZATION:

   1. Alpha Company with 1/C Tank attached (x4 plows)
   2. 1/D Tank, upon request (-200 points to score if deployed)
   3. 7/A ENG Section with x2 Miclic and UGV
   4. 5/A is the XO with attached company logistical trains


Area of Operations: Your area of operations is the Company Boundary to the north with Delta 3-67 AR, to PL N. Carolina to the south.  Additionally, Charlie company borders you on the south.


Area of Interest: Enemy has no CAS. Enemy retains x2 2S1s at Company level, x6 2S1s at the BN level and a battery of BM-21s with ICM and FASCAM at the BDE level.  Trigger to launch indirect is a NATO attack eastward from the international border.

  DIV has a battery of BM-21s equipped with HE, FASCAM, ICM and non-persistant chemical agents.


TERRAIN:

   Obstacles: Upatoi and Kings Creek canalize movement to a BN sized mobility corridor running east to west.  Additionally, Halluca Creek restricted mounted maneuver to a platoon column formation at vic grid 0872 8106.  Existing tactical obstacles from historical border operations located at 107 920 and 144 771.  Scouts vic Bush Hill observed FASCAM being emplaced vic 173 844 and 173 823.

  Delta emplaced a scatter minefield vic GRID 166 895 in order to prevent envelopment from the north.
      

   Avenues of Approach: three running east to west.  One from OBJ Lions to CP4.  Second from Bush Hill to CP4.  Third from Bush hill to CP6. 

HWY 103 is a company sized mobility corridor offering mounted maneuver in column formation up to 25 kph.  HWY 102 is a north south company sized mobility corrider with speeds up to 25 kph in column formation.
   
   Key Terrain: River Crossings: Grids: 1377 8861, 1180 8759, 1689 8154.  These three river crossings control maneuver across the international border.  Bush hill (162 829) Dominates eastern road networks and river crossing sites.  CP4 controls two mobility corridors from OBJ Lions to OBJ Bull, or OBJ Bull to BP4.

  The high ground at 186 846 offers observation out to 2km and dominates the east west avenue of approach.

   Observation, Fields of Fire: Ranges can be limited to 50 meters in heavily wooded areas, recommend dismounted support to mechanized vehicles.  Hills over the elevation of 190 meters, vehicles can expect engagement ranges out to max effective range. 

   Cover and Concealment: IV lines will offer best cover and concealment for mounted forces.  Heavy wooded areas on OBJ Bull and vic CP 5 favor dismounted infiltration and ambush. 


WEATHER DATA: Expect daily high temperatures near 45 degrees, and low temperatures near 30.  Humidity will be near 20 percent.  Winds will be 15-20 knots from the NW.  There has been heavy precipitation in the past 2 days, and precipitation is expected during the operation. Vehicles should avoid swampy lowlying areas.  Rain will also dimish the capability of non-persistant agents.  However, precipitation will wash chemical agents to low lying areas.  Cloud ceiling has been as low as 3000 feet during morning hours, but has lifted to 5000 by late afternoon favoring the late employment of close combat attack air (CCA).


ENEMY SITUATION: Elements from the 115th Brigade Tactical Group are moving north along the Kazarian border with one battalion. The 2/115th BN is seeking to reinforce BP4 with x2 Companies of T-72 tanks and x3 companies of mechanzied infantry armed with BTR-80s.  A mechanized company comprised of T-80s and BMP-2s is guarding from BP3 to destroy friendly forces in order to allow the 2/115th to withdraw underpressure to BP4.  The mechanized company defending OBJ Bull and BP3 was reinforced with a scout platoon and infantry platoon to assist in retaining OBJ Bull.

The Enemy BDE is allocating all available indirect fire support to enable the withdraw.  Expect heavy resistance.

    
FRIENDY FORCES: 3-67 AR destroys remaining elements of the 115th BTG in EA Slam and OBJ Bull. Delta Company blocks HWY 103. Alpha Company maneuvers along LN Strahan to RP vic Bush Hill.  Alpha then penetrates the defenses at BP3 to establish an ambush along HWY 102 to destroy the 2/115th.  Once the 2/115th is destroyed Alpha clears CP4 on OBJ Bull East. Upon clearing CP4, Bandit will begin clearing OBJ Bull West.

You are Alpha Company.

Alpha Commander, you have the most difficult mission in the Battalion and its importance cannot be over stated as you will destroying the 2/115th BN as it attempts to withdraw to BP4.  You will maneuver along LN Strahan and penetrate the enemy's guard force in BP3 then occupy ambush positions to destroy the enemy in EA Slam.  You must be in position to by H-Hour to destroy the 2/115th BTG, as Bandit will begin clearing OBJ Bull and enemy forces will seek to retrograde to the north. 

You have 1/D at your disposal, but only call them if the need is dire.  Division is attempting to bring CCA to assist but no word on the request.

Coordinating Instructions:

   X2 preplan targets: AB0001, AB0002
   HE, SMK, ICM available
   x1 Air Strike at AB0301 Trigger (Task Force control, non-deployable)
   FASCAM TGT x1 AB0201

(mines will only be active for 30 mins in order to prevent disruption to friendly force follow on operations)
   Alpha Company Deploys in ASLT POS Angel


Priority Intelligence Requirements:

   1. Is the enemy reinforcing BP3?  Indicator: x3 BMP2s moving northwest on HWY 103, east of CP4.   
        2. Will the enemy  bypass EA slam? x2 Companies moving northwest on HWY 103

Good Luck commander!


********************************
** Notes **
SB Version: 3.023 32bit
Mission Name: Border Relations part II_v2
Created by: Rhyfel
Modified by: N/A
Multi-Crew: Yes
Single Crew: Yes
Largest command: Platoon
Smallest command:Crew Position
Mission Duration: 80 minutes
Minimum number players: 2
Date: Saturday Mission 24/01/15
Time: 21:00 GMT
Time (local): http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20150124T21&p0=136&msg=DOW+Saturday+Steel+Beasts+Meeting&csz=1
Teamspeak  IP: 216.22.24.158 , Port 9987
Room: Dogs of War
Player Skill/Ability:
•   Completion of at least 1 full tutorial of Leo2A5 or M1A2Sep.
•   Working knowledge of Comms procedure.

Dogs Of War Vehicles : (in mission)

M1A1(HA): Main Battle Tank
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M1A1_%28HA%29

M3A2(ODS): Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (Recon Vehicle)
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M3A2

M2A2(ODS): Infantry Fighting Vehicle
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M2A2

M981 FISTV: forward observer vehicle
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M981_FISTV

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

Note: This mission may require mine breaching/clearing.

You can just listen if you wish by using Teamspeak. You do NOT need Steel Beasts.
Required:
Teamspeak Download (windows): http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads&type=ts3_windows_client_latest
Teamspeak  IP: 216.22.24.158 , Port 9987

All Welcome

[Asid]

NOW STREAMING

A casual team v team

Link: http://www.twitch.tv/dogsofwarvu

[Asid]

V 3.025 Release notes here

http://dogsofwarvu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SBProPE-3.025-Release-Notes.pdf

[Asid]

The new V3.025 has been released by eSim Games

Download V3.025 Here: http://www.esimgames.com/?page_id=1390  2400MB

Release Notes Here: http://www.esimgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/SBProPE-3.025-Release-Notes.pdf

This is a full installer

It has 5 parts
SBProPE3_025.part1
SBProPE3_025.part2
SBProPE3_025.part3
SBProPE3_025.part4
SBProPE3_025.part5



Installing:

The V3.025 insrtall is slightly different from the V3.023. The V3.025 has this difference:

You download the files
No Need to create the setup files by extracting. This is now automatic
You start the install by clicking on the "SBProPE3_025.part1" file

[Nefaro]

Nifty.

Did they ever track down the issue with the infantry getting bugged and not loading back up into your PC?

[Asid]

Nifty.

Did they ever track down the issue with the infantry getting bugged and not loading back up into your PC?

Hey Nef

They say it is "improved". Will let you know

Regards

[Asid]

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 31/01/15 @ GMT21:00

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

Border Relations part III "Once more, into the Breach!" by Rhyfel
Part 3 : of a 3 part campaign
Completed Part 1 :http://dogsofwarvu.com/forum/index.php?topic=184.0
CompletedPart 2 :http://dogsofwarvu.com/forum/index.php?topic=203.0

Mission Summary / Description (from the designer):
"The final installment of the Border Relations Scenarios on the updated Fort Benning Map. Part 3 is not for the faint of heart. The scenario involves a combined arms breach of a complex, enemy obstacle along canalizing terrain. I designed this scenario based upon the breaching tenets (IFOMs) and fundamentals (SOSRA). You will need MICLIC and AVLB experience to complete. Recommend a minimum of three players. Scenario will take 90-120 min. You must conduct a combined arms breach with a MICLIC so advanced SB skill is recommended.." Rhyfel

Map



Excerpts of the battalion commander's orders for...BLUEFOR

GENERAL SITUATION: Gordonian Forces were repelled in their attempts to seize OBJ Ant and OBJ Lions in 3-67 AR's area of operations (AO).  Delta company's success on OBJ Lions made the Gordonian Forces positions on OBJ Bull and further south untenable.  Gordonian forces were seen maneuvering to the north from 770 210 in Battalion strength.  Signal intercepts and movement indicate Gordonian forces withdrawing to the north to BP4. 3/115th BN is seizing key terrain (K1-K3) in order to envelop OBJ Lions from the north.   


Task Organization
1/1/C M1A2SEP
1/2/C M1A2SEP x2 Plow
1/3/C M1A2SEP
1/3/A M2A2 ODS
1/5/C XO and Company Trains
1/1/E Tactical Mobility Section (Bridging)
1/2/E Tactical Mobility Section (MICLIC)


Area of Operations: Your area of operations is Axis hammer to PL Florida in the south.  In the west, PL Mississippi, and in the east (LOA) PL Georgia. To the north, once you breach K2 or K3, PL Alabama.


Area of Interest: Enemy has no CAS. Enemy retains x2 2S1s at Company level, x6 2S1s at the BN level and a battery of BM-21s with ICM at the BDE level.  Trigger to launch indirect is a NATO attack eastward from the international border (PL Alabama).  Due to 3-67 ARs attack to the east to prevent BP4 reinforcement, BM-21 with ICM are most likely not employed into our AO.  The enemy retains x2 sorties of Mi-24 Hinds at the 115th BTG level, trigger to launch is the breaching of tactical protective obstacles on K2 or K3.  The enemy company defending OBJ Manning retains one tank platoon in reserve, last seen vicinity grid 188 945. Trigger to launch is the penetration of obstacles along PL Alabama.


Mission: Attack to seize OBJ Manning in order to allow follow on forces to maneuver east of phase line Georgia. 


Sequel: defeat enemy CATK on OBJ Manning.

FST 1:
Task: Obscure enemy observation of breach site
Purpose: in order to provide mobility of breaching assets
Method: 155mm Smoke
Effects: 10 min obscuration at Point of Penetration (PoP)

FST 2:
Task: Suppress enemy on OBJ Manning
Purpose: in order to prevent effective fires on breaching assets
Method: 155mm HE, ICM
Effects: no direct fire on breaching element

FST 3:
Task: Disrupt enemy reserve force along Axis Dagger
Purpose: in order to allow the decisive operation to destroy the CATK
Method: 155mm FASCAM 400 x 400m with 40 min timer
Effects: enemy is unable to seize OBJ Manning


Priority Intelligence Requirements:
   1. Is the enemy defending west of PL Alabama?  Indicator: BMP2s in vicinity of K1.
   2. Will the enemy envelop OBJ Manning from the north? Indicator: mechanized platoon or more traveling west through NAI 301. Battalion Scouts Observing.
   3. Is the enemy counter attacking along Axis Dagger? Indicator: Company size mechanized element moving east to west through NAI 303. Charlie Company Observing

Triggers:
   a. LZ Dogleg: Insert recon team to land at LZ dogleg: x2 UH-60s x2 AH-64s
   b. OP1: sent recon team to OP1; player will have control of recon once at the OP
   c. OP2: send recon team to OP2; player will have control of recon team once at the OP


Enemy:
Enemy has up to 6 COAs


********************************
** Notes **
SB Version: 3.025 32bit
Mission Name: Border Relations part III_v3
Created by: Rhyfel
Modified by: N/A
Multi-Crew: Yes
Single Crew: Yes
Largest command: Platoon
Smallest command:Crew Position
Mission Duration: 90 - 120 minutes
Minimum number players: 3
Date: Saturday Mission 31/01/15
Time: 21:00 GMT
Time (local): http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20150131T21&p0=136&msg=DOW+Saturday+Steel+Beasts+Meeting&csz=1
Teamspeak  IP: 216.22.24.158 , Port 9987
Room: Dogs of War

Player Skill/Ability:
•   Completion of at least 1 full tutorial of Leo2A5 or M1A2Sep.
•   Working knowledge of Comms procedure.
•   You must conduct a combined arms breach with a MICLIC so advanced SB skill is recommended.

Dogs Of War Vehicles : (in mission)

M1A1(HA): Main Battle Tank
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M1A1_%28HA%29

M1A2(SEP): Main Battle Tank
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M1A2_%28SEP%29

M2A2(ODS): Infantry Fighting Vehicle
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M2A2

Biber: Armoured Bridge Layer
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=Biber

M2A2(ODS) / Eng (MICLIC): Armored Engineer Vehicle
http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M113A3_Eng

The M2A2(ODS) Engineer may be equipped with a towed Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) trailer to breach minefields.

Note: This mission may require mine breaching/clearing.
Minefield Breaching Video
http://youtu.be/2rMr3Icpp-8

You can just listen if you wish by using Teamspeak. You do NOT need Steel Beasts.
Required:
Teamspeak Download (windows): http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads&type=ts3_windows_client_latest
Teamspeak  IP: 216.22.24.158 , Port 9987

All Welcome

[Asid]

Addition to the mission

A recon team will be deployed by helo . This will be controlled by the CO. The recon team will be 6 infantry.

So the mission is now V3 not V2

Note:
The changes were made by the designer Rhyfel

[JudgeDredd]

Asid, where do you get the time to play this game so much AND type up such a bounty of information?  O:-)

[Nefaro]

I need to install the latest version, get my dongle updated, and all that jazz.

[Asid]

I need to install the latest version, get my dongle updated, and all that jazz.

Well get a move on....  :D

[Nefaro]

I need to install the latest version, get my dongle updated, and all that jazz.

Well get a move on....  :D

Biggest hump is remapping all those damn keys again.  The default layout sucks. 


This has become a common occurrence lately, with my Sim updates.  Gotta do the same with ROF and IL-2:BOS.  >:(    Pretty sure I've saved the key map backups somewhere for all three but dunno how many will work properly.  I'm assuming the SB Pro one will (if I can find it).

[Asid]

Biggest hump is remapping all those damn keys again.  The default layout sucks. 


This has become a common occurrence lately, with my Sim updates.  Gotta do the same with ROF and IL-2:BOS.  >:(    Pretty sure I've saved the key map backups somewhere for all three but dunno how many will work properly.  I'm assuming the SB Pro one will (if I can find it).

Here you go... How to use the key assignments in SB Pro. Importing and exporting. Let me know if i can help in anyway :)

http://dogsofwarvu.com/forum/index.php?topic=237.0

You missed a great mission today.. heres a snipet