CMBS: Dance of The Javelins Turn 21 AAR H2H PVP

Combat Mission Black Sea: Dance of The Javelins AAR H2H PVP - Turn 21
This is a H2H game against UA-camr Requin87. We are playing a US vs US Mechanized Infantry Meeting Engagement
Requin87's UA-cam channel can be found here - / @requin87

[@chrisoloughlin1]

The spotting mechanisms in CM can be frustrating... I tend to consider that they not only take account of the physical aspects of spotting (line of site, concealment / visibility of the target, equipment available, spotting abilities of the unit (eg lots of ports or limited views), but also the psychological aspects of spotting: being in the front line, potentially being shot at (obviously suppression plays a part here), the confusion of war, loud sounds coming from elsewhere that distract attention, being thrown around the inside of a can as it moves, being shouted out by the CO, asking if you are sure, hesitancy in calling something that might not be there etc. ... makes me feel a bit better anyway when my units fail to spot the tank in the next field !

[@chapsgames]

I completely agree. From the gods-eye-view, it is incredibly easy to be frustrated. But the variable nature of CM spotting is one of the things that makes CM such a great game in my opinion.
So I feel entitled to complain at least once a game about my units blindness, even if it isnt completely justified. 😂

[@JuergenGDB]

Spotting depends on a few factors. (Black Sea) Infantry still take between 2-3 turns to spot hidden or non-moving infantry or other concealed targets. Tanks or IFV with Thermal sights will take usually depending on crew experience 1 minute or less. If there is a drone in the sky relaying intel, then all HQ will have the same intel to relay that to their dependents. The WWII games infantry can take up to 3-4 minutes to spot if they have Binoculars, tanks and IFV are even worse. So, it's a lot different, Cold War is somewhere in-between depending on the Tech and experience. GhostRider3/3 from the forums.