PzC Tips & Tactics Time Again!

[Kool Kat]

Great topic!

 I absolutely agree with the cycling of units. I would add to that: ALWAYS keep some reserve. Both on a tactical and operational level and wait for the critical moment to throw them into the attack, in the same time pulling out tired units to rest and create a reserve from them. It´s very hard to resist that temptation to send them in there already and also to correctly guess that critical moment.

Hi Fhil:  

This is so true! 

Players must keep a reserve to guard against enemy breakthroughs, bolster defending units, and to throw into an offensive thrust at a critical moment.

In a current PBeM game, I have a good reserve that is also defending a VP hex. Many times I have been tempted to move it to reinforce a faltering defensive line... but have kept it intact and not committed. It remains to be seen what impact (if any?) it will have on our current game... but without being disciplined and keeping a reserve force, I would have limited options.

Again, on face value, PzC is a "simplistic appearing" game... but there is so MUCH more to it! Players who work to uncover and learn these nuances will be rewarded with better play and a more rewarding and fun experience!