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(3) Command Control. Command control is essential. As
the senior commander, one must insure survival and communications
(remember, Move-Shoot-Communicate—the
elements of sucess).
If a
subordinate commander
is killed,
he computer
tikes over such
formation. If
he senior level
propriate precautions and stay alive!
filled (e.g. unit
bereft of the
user's input. He
has been killed!
So, take ap-
(4) Firepower: Determining the optimum tactics can be a
frustrating experience. This reviewer has reservations concerning
certain gun ratings, e.g. a 16" gun has a penetration
rating of zero. Well, a direct hit by a naval 16" gun on
even a heavily armored vehicle would ruin the crew's whole
day.
Combined arms tactics are essential. Therefore, one
should practice using artillery and naval gunfire in order to
optimize such usage. Given the pulse system, it is difficult to
get the armor and infantry to move in tandem; but judicious
use of indirect fires should yield effective results.
In the latest issue of Inside SSI (Vol. II, No. 2), a game
replay is offered. Lessons learned include: protection of
leaders and MG sections, unit cohesion and durability of
American Marine squads vis-a-vis their Japanese counterparts.
In fact, the Japanese offer an interesting study. Rather
than suffer rout, they "banzai" when faced with heavy losses
and extreme suppression commander is (similar to the "Mad Russian"
syndrome so familiar to the Squad Leader aficionado). This
"tactic" makes them A0)), simulathe
ideal for the novice gamer. Of course,
the American should seek to use massive indirect fires to effect
this state and then destroy them with small arms fire
from squads taking advantage of both cover and concealment.
Conclusions
For the casual user, Typhoon of Steel may well offer only
a "Storm of Indecision." However, for the dedicated gamer,
Typhoon of Steel offers an engaging, albeit time-consuming,
study of small unit actions during World War II in the
South Pacific. This should not be surprising, given the
game's roots in the Panzer Strike system which was
awarded Strategy Game of the Year (see last issue).
tion is now