From: "Patrick R. Collins" <pcollins@prairienet.org>
Subject: Desert Victory Q&A

Q&A for Omega's Desert Victory

Regards, Pat

pcollins@prairienet.org

http://www.prairienet.org/~pcollins

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Desert Victory Q&A

1.  Can the BMP/M2 fire without moving in a previous phase?

A: This is the one I had the most difficulty answering.  At first
glance, I agree they should be halted.  However, the rules make no mention of it.
(Hence the question.)  My current thought is that the segment of the turn is large
enough to allow movement and firing.  I will examine further when I redo Main
Battle Area or Desert Victory in a year or so.  I bet I find old notes in
storage that matches what I think I meant to do.  if not, you found the first
error in game.  For now, they can move after firing.

The moving / stationary difference in the other vehicles was meant to
demonstrate the advantage US M1/M2 have over Soviet T80/BMP for firing
on the move.

2.   When do I place and remove Step E/I and Odd Even markers?

A: The questions concerning Step E/I and Odd/Even markers are resolved
by remembering:

Odd/Even refers to suppression.

Step E/Step I refers to firing an anti-tank missile.

A unit could fire and be suppressed during the effort.  In this case,
the unit is marked with both.

3.  The next questions concern the size of Iraqi platoons.

A: Yes, I meant to limit Iraqi platoons to the Soviet model of three
tanks/IFVs per platoon.  This may have been an error.  In redoing the game as
Desert Victory Solitaire, I will probably have to correct.  Western European
units may have influenced Iraqi TO&E.  I never answered the question after the
war. I just assumed I probably made an error.  The market fell off for any
Desert Storm products after the war so it was never something I researched
properly.

To use more vehicles, create new markers or combine markers (1 + 3 + 4.
etc.)

4.  Can I use EW (electronic warfare) points, even when no HQ vehicle or
TOC is present?

A: The EW points are not limited to battalion assets.  Therefore, they
are available even if a TOC is not present.

Regards,
Bill Gibbs