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Profevil:
Yes you did, i think the game sounds like a good idé, and i probably something i would try with my groups.
I like the idé of intercepted transmissions, i used that in WW2 game were the players were acting as brigade and battalion commanders. Everytime the enemy (Germany) was at a certain range, i would let the german side "listen" to the orders between the closest battalions. This to simulate the qualified EW of the german army at that time. I also frequently let players "Slip out of sight" so they cant recive orders, if they are to far away to simulate problems with communications over a distance.
A problem i have found today, is that people that have no experience with communications, dont know that its not like in the movies or in a videogame, were the commander constantly have full controll of his units. They might "go missing" and end up in strange places etc.. Other commanders might misshear were and when etc.. All this is ofcourse hard to maybe implement in a computer simulation, but its something to think about.
Also another question: Will there be a naritative order structure, or something more like a 5 paragraph one? I have noticed that sometimes orders can cause confusion... :-)
And again, LOVE the idéa! If i can assist with anything just send me a message!
choppinlt:
Narrative order structure...that will be for players to decide how they want to play. For those people who know and trust each other, they may want to play in a strict written order format. Otherwise, there is nothing stopping players from having detailed conversations with their team members on the phone, in person, teamspeak etc., so players may agree to have no restrictions. I believe most people will play with no restrictions.
In terms of 5 paragraph, again that will be player preference. If people want to play the scenario in that fashion they can. If someone wants to write a 3 page dissertation...then go for it...However it is my experience that the larger message, the more there is to interpret, confuse and get wrong. ;)
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