HPS Sims has released a new patch for their WWII sim,
Panzer Campaigns: Smolensk '41. The patch (v1.04) adds some new features & rules, and fixes a few bugs (read full story for details).
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Panzer Campaigns Smolensk '41 v1.04 Patch (1.7 MB)
Changes for Smolensk '41 1.04
- Added ability to define IMPASSIBLE hexes in Scenario Editor allowing specific locations on map to be declared out of bounds for the game.
- Change so that no Fatigue or Strength recovery occurs on first turn of scenario.
- Added time of day indicator to status bar.
- Added ability to sort old battles by date with most recent first.
- Added list of units which recover strength to Command Report.
- Fix for unit strength recovery algorithm.
- Added Default button to Optional Rule Dialog for reestablishing default Optional Rules setting.
- Fix for being able to Stockpile non-Artillery unit in Scenario Editor.
- Possible fix for wrong Campaign Notes bug.
- Added ability in Scenario Editor to define A/I Orders for specific organizations. These determine initial A/I Orders for these organizations when under A/I Control. To Add A/I Order, highlight organization, click on destination hex, and select Add A/I Order from the Units Menu.
- Change so that setting Divisional Markings is retained between games.
- Fixed bug in calculation of HQ command radius.
- Documented new Submap feature in the Scenario Editor documentation.
- Increased parameter Refuel Precentage value from 30% to 50%.
- Change so that Morale Checks are based on the organization size of the unit involved.
- Fix for bug in Alternative Direct Fire Resolution that caused non-targeted hard targets to be affected by soft fire.
- Added Optional No Low Fuel Effects rule.
- Cut Night Fatigue accumulation in half and fixed bug associated with Night Fatigue and Optional Fatigue Recovery.
- Increased size of Target Dialog.
- Added [1] following unit name in Unit Alt view for units that can be combined.
- Fixed PBEM replay spotting bug having to do with AI firing.
- Fix for bug that allowed Engineer to damage own bridge.
- (Maps) Converted all smaller maps to new Submap format.