German map symbols mod - Preview

mdpeyrot · Jan 16, 2005

This mod changes the counters and unit icons to symbols based on the ones used by the German military in WWII. I strayed a bit here and there for playability reasons and because the game differentiates between units a bit differently. I also changed the counters to use the air insignia rather than the national flags. I quite like the look but Paradox apparently didn't complete the air insignia for all countries, most notably Denmark.

This is not a mod for those who prefer pretty pictures of infantry and tanks. Some of the symbols, notably airforces, are quite different from what most people may be used to. I still have a bit of work to do, most notably on the naval units. I'm not sure how I want to do them yet. If there is enough interest, I'll release it when it is completed.

Screenshots:
map overview
Ground units
Air units

*update*
Released - http://www.europa-universalis.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183425

MKSheppard · Jan 16, 2005

this is actually quite cool! Keep at it! Maybe paradox will incorporate your
work as an alternate counter set

Thork · Jan 16, 2005

im really interested in your mod.. seems much "cleaner" then those standard icons..
keep on your good work...

Warlimont · Jan 16, 2005

they sure do look good on the map, mike!

unmerged(35776) · Jan 17, 2005

Wow that actually looks prett sharp. Certainly better than the vanilla stuff, keep it up

unmerged(37417) · Jan 18, 2005

Nice, but where did you find that tactical symbols?
I'm looking for WW2 german tac symbs quite a while now, but everything I find is either landforces only (no airforce, navy) or modern Bundeswehr/NATO symbols :-/

If you could provide a complete overview, that would be very nice

unmerged(20798) · Jan 18, 2005

These are really good!

Please carry on!!

unmerged(26876) · Jan 18, 2005

Heimdall.de said:
Nice, but where did you find that tactical symbols?
I'm looking for WW2 german tac symbs quite a while now, but everything I find is either landforces only (no airforce, navy) or modern Bundeswehr/NATO symbols :-/

If you could provide a complete overview, that would be very nice

VERY SHARP!

Nice one!

A link to reference on the web (if there is one) would be appreciated.

Please continue!

unmerged(12397) · Jan 18, 2005

I did a few scans.

unmerged(37417) · Jan 19, 2005

Great stuff, just what I was looking for, thanks

Btw, just because I'm curious, which book is that?

unmerged(12397) · Jan 19, 2005

Georg Tessin ' Verbände und Truppen der deutschen Wehrmacht und der Waffen-SS im Zweiten Weltkrieg 1939-1945. Bearbeitet auf Grund der Unterlagen des Bundesarchivs-Militärarchivs; herausgegeben mit Unterstützung des Bundesarchivs und des Arbeitskreises für Wehrforschung. 20 Bände. Osnabrück 1967 ff. Lwd'

-> Bd. 15: Kriegsstärkenachweisungen (KStN), taktische Zeichen, Traditionspflege. Bearbeitet auf Grund der Unterlagen des Bundesarchiv/Militärarchiv von Brün Meyer. IV, 360 Seiten. Osnabrück 1988. Lwd.

http://www.militaria-biblio.de/OutChapterAutor/161_Autoren.html

mdpeyrot · Jan 19, 2005

Here's the source I found :

http://www.orbat.com/site/ww2/drleo/011_germany/__ge_index.htm

Mike

unmerged(37417) · Jan 20, 2005

So, when can we expect to get the completed thing?

I'm quite curious how you'll "translate" units, since the unit types of the game and that of the "real" Wehrmacht don't fit very well, especially when talking about the Air Forces (escort fighters, fighers and interceptors -> all Jagdgeschwader .. strategic, tactical, naval bombers -> all Kampfgeschwader .. CAS -> either Sturzkampfgeschwader or Schlachtgeschwader .. and so on).

Btw if you need any help, let me know, I'd be glad to assist

OriginalRafiki · Jan 20, 2005

Nice! Looking forward to see (and use) the result

Rafiki

AzJeff · Jan 21, 2005

Reminds me of one of my favorite 'old school' table-top wargames - Avalon Hill's monster "The Longest Day".

Very Nice!

- j

unmerged(36104) · Jan 23, 2005

Just asking, but where can I find the new
counter strip for HOI2 that allows the display
of aircraft roundels? Thanks.

unmerged(34995) · Jan 23, 2005

Cool!

but hard to play.

At the other hand: Great work!

mdpeyrot · Jan 23, 2005

Well I finally tore myself away from Civil War Bull Run long enough to package this thing up and release it. See thread "German map symbol mod - Release"

Mike

if you're a civil war fan , go check out that game!
http://www.madminutegames.com/

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