Looks fun. I think the half track Scout should have died though in that assault. The whole assault is not over, but it was for the truck, so when it could not get away, they crew just bails out.
So what do you guys think of Night Attacks? I only see it useful for infantry who want to get in quick for an assault. Tanks just struggle to hit the defenders which slows their progress. It turns Aggressive defenders into Careful defenders.
Good game. For whatever reason I was only able to find the video through the Facebook link. I'm not sold on the IR gear. It costs you points... night fighters only causes night fighting when you're the attacker... and it's mounted on Panthers. Do you *want* to get into a knife fight with your Panthers against Soviets? It seems like the Germans always want broad daylight and open fire lanes. You're vulnerable from the side and you outrange the enemy. Whereas with T-34s I would always want the night rules, IR or no IR.
Glad you enjoyed! Currently its unlisted rather then public that would be why. I understand the hesitation, it is a point extra on the panthers, and the UHU is another point, but it helps the panthers get shots off from farther away as they effectively ignore the night visibility table. That said I was on the attack I didn’t really get to make use of it.. would be far more useful on the defence I think.
Truly great games guy, I watched Berlin or bust as well. IR seems to work well right up until you fire, giving the show away. I have not done a night fight in V4 yet. My thoughts. Use 2 Panther platoons alternating shooting on different turns using shoot and scoot movement order on firing team to remove fired marker. 1 platoon staying just out of short range to pile as many -1s on the Soviets from the front while platoon other moves in on the side armour. Being Australian I would have had all armour protecting the beer hall. 😂 From Berlin or Bust game the focused Russian steamroller, what can you do? Night fighting rules page 113 no aircraft in night fights. It is easy to forget these not often used rules in the heat of the moment and not the first time I've been guilty of forgetting one of these types of rules. Sorry it's been a while as I had a medical crisis and in recovery with all looking good so far. To be honest with the meds I was on I slept most of the time.
Hey! Thanks for the excellent comment! And goad to hear your doing well! Sorry for the delay in my response, my new position as company clerk has me working close to 60 hours a week right now lol. Thank you for letting me know about the planes, it can be hard to keep track of all the little intricacies aye, especially when we only get a chance to play once or twice a month. I love the idea you propose for the panthers to better support each other yea, il have to try that next time!
Never is sadly, but ah well, when I do decide to forgo it for another main combat unit I always feel like having it would have made a difference.. just the way it goes I suppose? Glad you enjoyed the game though!
Thanks for a great battle report and think I will have to spend some time thinking about how to use the night vision equipment in games :).
Most welcome, glad you enjoyed! The IR kit definitely can be a huge boon in some situations but it will be interesting to figure out their Best use
Looks fun. I think the half track Scout should have died though in that assault. The whole assault is not over, but it was for the truck, so when it could not get away, they crew just bails out.
Oh more then likely lol, we are still pretty rough with the assault rules (really theres no excuse at this point lol) but glad you enjoyed!
So what do you guys think of Night Attacks? I only see it useful for infantry who want to get in quick for an assault. Tanks just struggle to hit the defenders which slows their progress. It turns Aggressive defenders into Careful defenders.
I don’t disagree, truly id prefer playing it as the defender, especially if I have my IR tanks on the defence
Good game. For whatever reason I was only able to find the video through the Facebook link. I'm not sold on the IR gear. It costs you points... night fighters only causes night fighting when you're the attacker... and it's mounted on Panthers. Do you *want* to get into a knife fight with your Panthers against Soviets? It seems like the Germans always want broad daylight and open fire lanes. You're vulnerable from the side and you outrange the enemy. Whereas with T-34s I would always want the night rules, IR or no IR.
Glad you enjoyed! Currently its unlisted rather then public that would be why.
I understand the hesitation, it is a point extra on the panthers, and the UHU is another point, but it helps the panthers get shots off from farther away as they effectively ignore the night visibility table. That said I was on the attack I didn’t really get to make use of it.. would be far more useful on the defence I think.
Truly great games guy, I watched Berlin or bust as well. IR seems to work well right up until you fire, giving the show away. I have not done a night fight in V4 yet. My thoughts. Use 2 Panther platoons alternating shooting on different turns using shoot and scoot movement order on firing team to remove fired marker. 1 platoon staying just out of short range to pile as many -1s on the Soviets from the front while platoon other moves in on the side armour. Being Australian I would have had all armour protecting the beer hall. 😂
From Berlin or Bust game the focused Russian steamroller, what can you do? Night fighting rules page 113 no aircraft in night fights. It is easy to forget these not often used rules in the heat of the moment and not the first time I've been guilty of forgetting one of these types of rules.
Sorry it's been a while as I had a medical crisis and in recovery with all looking good so far. To be honest with the meds I was on I slept most of the time.
Hey! Thanks for the excellent comment! And goad to hear your doing well! Sorry for the delay in my response, my new position as company clerk has me working close to 60 hours a week right now lol.
Thank you for letting me know about the planes, it can be hard to keep track of all the little intricacies aye, especially when we only get a chance to play once or twice a month.
I love the idea you propose for the panthers to better support each other yea, il have to try that next time!
If IT's a NigHt FigHt WHy aRe tHe LIghTS On?
Lol! Fair question, sadly I couldn’t get NVGs for my camera!
Another great battle. Your artillery wasn't very efficient. Maybe a squad would do better.
Never is sadly, but ah well, when I do decide to forgo it for another main combat unit I always feel like having it would have made a difference.. just the way it goes I suppose? Glad you enjoyed the game though!