09-01-2014, 04:07 PM
(09-01-2014, 03:11 PM)Variable link Wrote:Just one clarification - If an enemy spots you, you can fire on it, without receiving authorization to open fire. I'm not sure but while spectating I heard Alwarren telling Den to not fire although he got spotted?
Yes. The point was that we had cover there and I wanted them to get closer. As it were, it was a 300-400 meter firefight that they had the better chances of winning with their superior weapons. In the end, I decided to shorten the distance by moving up to them, but as was to be expected, the result was getting fire for the hilltop.
Den wasn't sure (or it didn't come across when he said it) that he was spotted when he reported the contacts, only that they were alerted and apparently aware of enemies. It would have been better to let them get closer to us in this case, which is why I ordered him to hold fire.
Moreover, the fire might have drawn other forces to flank us.
At this point I really didn't want us to get into a prolonged, long-range firefight. I had considered pulling back into the city and trying to advance on the left side.
I don't need luck, I have ammo.