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Please note that Herman added the above cheapshot to his post several days later. This is yet another one of Herman's immature trolling tactics. Perhaps it is time the moderators on this forum take definitive action against this joker.

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uhm... I don't really see many people posting their own stuff at SZO. In fact, a quick look reveals that all of the scenarios have been uploaded by you Herman. Freshly ripped from other Harpoon sites.


Yes I know SZO has had some severe design & stability problems with the scenarios they have released. So you might want to consider introducing some quality control on the stuff posted on your site. All of the stuff I've seen there is either unfinished, untested, poorly built, poorly researched, or a combination.

As for your other cheapshot, I do not see any people complaining about the quality of the scenarios posted on the HarpoonHQ. But that shouldn't be a big surprise, since the scenarios go through extensive testing and verification on our Testing Ground before being released to the public.

Sadly, taking a quick look in the SZO forum reveals that the same can not be said about the scenarios posted over there...

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For once, you actually got it right!

Files are cross-posted on behalf of their authors only after permission is given by the designer. That's right, players. SZO and other Harpoon-related sites serve the players and the community. NOT the adminstrator. Thanks for clarifying that point.

Also, for your edification, the scenarios are always in their antebellum state. That's right. Unlike some unmentionable sites, scenarios are not edited, modified, or otherwise tampered with prior to dissemination.

You play the Director's cut each and every time. Not the Administrator's warped interpretation of the author's original concept. What you see is what the designer wanted you to see.

Will you guys please quit sniping at each other? Or take it somewhere else, your choice.

This site is not a court or an arbitrator of your disputes, period.

Is it that time again, already .... time for emsoy to cause trouble ? Geez. Thanks for the reality check, 20mm. I hope you noticed that this thread was just fine until emsoy decided to "chatter" again for no good reason except to make noise. Please, Ragnar, go back to doing what you do in your little world, and leave the rest of the community alone. You might have noticed that things were rather peaceful, lately. Let's have more of that, please and thank you.

Hehehehehe :p

Herman, you're not angry we called your bluff, are you? You must be pretty desperate to start some more trouble, I see you are playing your 'CV32' card again. Clever. Ye.

Sorry Herman/CV32, I'm just not biting.

20mm, thanks for stepping in here. I hope you noticed who's been making real contributions, and who's trying to bluff the members of this forum. I also hope you have noticed Herman has sent in 'CV32' in an attempt to start more sh*t.

The community has been very peaceful lately. More peaceful than in years. So Herman, it is pretty sad you saw that as an opportunity to pull off this little stunt of yours.

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All right. I have now received PM's from each side, each side accusing the other.

READ MY POST ABOVE. I am not judge, jury, or court. You guys have issues, but I am not the one to settle your dispute.

You are using my forums to fight this war and I'm tired of it. I'm not taking sides, I want the combat in here to cease. We have rules about civil conduct and respecting other members. You both have violated those rules. So take your issues to some other venue and resolve them, not here.

If you do not, I will either ban you both or shut the whole forum down.

I have now had enough, don't force my hand.

42nd scenario posted this year!

Foothold - EC2003 MEDC Battleset

Daren Lorentz is the 12th designer to post a scenario this year. Congratulations to Daren on his very first scenario! We certainly hope that the high quality shown in this one is an indicator of more great things to come.



Following independence from France in 1956, President Habib Bourguiba established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women unmatched by any other Arab nation.Tunisia has a diverse economy, with important agricultural, mining, energy, tourism, and manufacturing sectors. Located in a strategic location in central Mediterranean; Malta and Tunisia are discussing the commercial exploitation of the continental shelf between their countries, particularly for oil exploration.

A Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake has hit the Kairouan region in central Tunisia. In an emergency session of the UN, the Tunis Government has requested international aid of food, water and civil and structural engineers. The Tunisian Army is stretched to the limit at this time trying to re-establish order.

In an astounding announcement at the UN table, it seems that Libya is making threatening overtones to block all aid underway to Tunisia. Following France's reluctance to put its navy in harm's way to aid an ungrateful colony, the United Kingdom has agreed to provide an escort for the humanitarian ships now assembling at Portsmouth.

Author: Daren Lorentz

Check it out on the
SZO file archives or at

FilesOfScenShare

HarpGamer.com - Home of the HCDB.

Way to go, Daren. :thumbs_up:

43rd Scenario posted this year!

Thunder Dragon Meets Gold Eagle- WestPac



One of the most significant obstacles to a forced reunification between the PRC and the Republic of China (ROC, commonly referred to as Taiwan) is the US Navy. The presence of a US Navy carrier strike group in the vicinity would pose a very serious danger to PRC military action. Does the PRC possess the capability to neutralize the threat? Try it and see for yourself.

Author: Brad Leyte

HarpGamer.com - Home of the HCDB.

SZO file archives - Home of the Harpoon3 PlayersDB

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44th, 45th, and 46th Scenarios posted this year!

The peaceful and idyllic Harpoon community was awakened early this morning to an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was centred on St. John's, Newfoundland where master scenario designer Brad Leyte had just released three new scenarios. Enjoyment was extensive and waves of aftershocks are expected to continue for weeks, months, and even years. Players and relief agencies have rushed to the scene and report a serious shortage of After-Action Reports. The worldwide Harpoon community has been asked for donations of this most vital quantity.

LaGrange Six - EC2003 MEDC



LaGrange points are intersections in space where gravitational and centrifugal forces balance out to provide orbital stability. There are five known LaGrange points, but if there were a sixth, within the context of world history and geopolitics, it might be found in Europe.

In this scenario, the ties and alliances between a host of European nations (old and new, alike) have broken down. War has broken out once again between newly reformed states, failed states, and age-old enemies. This time, the relationships evidenced by NATO, the EU and the like, have also crumbled. France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovakia have joined the battle on the side of Croatia, while the US, UK, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and the Ukraine have pledged to support Macedonia and the Former Yugoslavia.

Peacekeeping in the region is no longer a viable option, and American and British forces are now being pulled out in an effort to avoid to impending quagmire...

My Love is Vengeance - EC2003 IOPG



The civil war in Iraq has spawned a multitude of terrorist organizations and networks, eclipsing the old enemy Al Qaeda and fostering new predilections among Middle Eastern states. Yemen has since turned its back on the USA, refusing to continue the pursuit and prosecution of suspected terrorists operating in its territory. There are now in fact strong indications that Yemen is harboring and propping up the terror networks. In a strange but somehow gratifying twist of fate, the USS Cole has returned to the scene of the crime perpetrated against her, this time to exact justice from the terrorists.

Third Idea - WestPac



Negative sentiments flowing from Japan's role in the Second World War continue to run deep in Asia, even six decades later. This remains especially true in China. Nevertheless, Beijing took steps to rein in vehement anti-Japanese rallies in the spring of 2005, ostensibly with the intention of protecting its own internal stability. And yet there was a deeper strategy at work. A newly revitalized relationship between Russia and the PRC, on both economic and defence levels, resulted in a joint plan to seize a commanding position in the Asian sphere of influence. The only obstacles (?) were Japan and its ally, the United States.

Author: Brad Leyte

These scenarios require Harpoon Classic version 16b7 or later and also the HCDB_051011 or later in order to function properly.

HarpGamer.com - Home of the HCDB.

SZO file archives - Home of the Harpoon3 PlayersDB

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Very funny, Herman.

I have no doubt the community will surpass fifty ... read em, fifty (50) ... new scenarios this year.

Hoo-rah. :AR15:

Well, whaddaya know, two more new HCCE scenarios have been added:

"Stage Fright, Part One", for the EC2003 Battle for the Indian Ocean battleset.

"Crimean River", for the EC2003 Battle for the Mediterranean battleset.

You can pick them up at HarpGamer .

Enjoy. :thumbs_up:

Brad really is too modest. Here's a bit more information on his latest scenarios. Looks like Brad is going to personally make sure that there are 50 scenarios released this year.

47th and 48th scenarios posted this year!

Talk about aftershocks! Brad Leyte has released two more scenarios - the 47th and 48th of the year. Five in one week must be some kind of record. Maybe we need to get Brad tested for performance-enhancing substances? Whatever it is you are taking, Brad, keep it up!

Stage Fright - EC2003 IOPG



Chinese political influence over the path of the Asian Super Highway has threatened plans for the future expansion of Indian trade ties in Indochina. China has convinced Bangladesh and Myanmar that their economic interests would be better served by linking Chittagong with a trilateral road network with Myanmar and Kunming in China. While the Super Highway is being purpose-built to advance multilateral commerce, China has been keen to extract military advantages. There is strong Indian opposition to the Chinese "meddling" in plans that they had already believed finalized. In reply, the PRC has followed up on its political pressures by convincing both Bangladesh and Myanmar to participate in high level "joint" military exercises on very short notice.

Crimean River - EC2003 MEDC



Our support of the Ukraine in its border conflict with Russia has broken up most of the enemy offensive, except in the Crimea, where the war is bogging down. Intelligence indicates that many Russian units are no longer getting consistent support or orders from Moscow and that some isolated groups of Russian forces are either surrendering or "melting away". There is, unfortunately, at least one exception. A rogue general in the Crimea has taken the opportunity to seize a nuclear powerplant. His intentions are unknown, but he and his compatriots are known to have ties to the criminal underworld in the Caucasus region. Our fear is that he may begin disassembly of the nuclear facility and sell weapons grade nuclear material to the highest bidder. The reactor and its support facilities must therefore be disabled or destroyed.

Author: Brad Leyte

These scenarios require Harpoon Classic version 16b7 or later and also the HCDB_051011 or later in order to function properly.

HarpGamer.com - Home of the HCDB

SZO file archives - Home of the Harpoon3 PlayersDB

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Don't forget to grab the latest version of the Harpoon Commander's Edition Database (HCDB-051011).

Get it at HarpGamer via the DB share button.

New platforms and weapons include:

L-159A ALCA - Czech Republic
SSG Whiskey Long Bin (665) - Russia


HarpGamer.com - Home of the HCDB.

When the train is rolling, nobody can stop it

50th, 51st, and 52nd scenarios posted!

Well, we've done it! Christmas comes early. Three new scenarios by three different authors have been released into the Harpoon community - two for Harpoon 3 and one for Harpoon Classic enthusiasts. These are the 50th, 51st, and 52nd scenarios to be posted to StrategyZoneOnline, ScenShare, FilesOfScenShare, and HarpGamer. That means 50 new scenarios have been produced for Harpoon Classic and Harpoon 3 and the year is not even over yet. Bravo, boys, and keep it up!

• Continuing on in his "Battle Ocean 90" series, Mark Gellis has posted his Hungry Lion [EC2003 NACV] scenario.
• Freek Schepers has released, Indian, the 8th scenario in his "21st Century Ocean Wars" battleset.
• Herman Hum has posted the fourth installment in the "New World Order - Cyprus Affair" battleset, Chastiser.

HUNGRY LION – EC2003 NACV – CON90A1



It is 1990 and the world is at war. The Soviet Union has invaded and occupied Iran. The United States and its allies demanded that the Soviet Union remove its forces from Iran immediately and threatened to use force if necessary.

The Soviet Union responded with a series of lightning strikes that destroyed a large number of military bases in Europe. The Soviets then initiated a massive campaign of submarine warfare designed to cripple the West. Their goal does not appear to be to invade Europe but to leave the West so weak that it will be unable to force them out of Iran until their control of that country effectively becomes the status quo.

Blue Orders:

• Convoy AHS (Flag Bradley), Convoy AIS (Flag Scott), and Convoy ALS (Flag Wainwright) should proceed to Portsmouth. Avoid contact with enemy forces if possible, but you are cleared to defend yourselves against any threats.
• All other available surface and submarine units should patrol the sea lanes between the United States and the United Kingdom. Engage and destroy any enemy vessels or submarines you encounter.
• Air assets should provide support to the convoys and the surface action groups. Intelligence reports that the Soviets may attempt to attack British and French bases with long-range bombers. Be prepared to defend these bases.

Author: Mark Gellis
Mark\'s Scenarios

This scenario requires the latest release of the HCDB that can be found on harpgamer.com


INDIAN OCEAN - Scenario #8 - 21st Century Ocean Wars battleset



The NATO-Russian war is 4 weeks old. Russia has suffered crippling losses to its long-range Naval aviation forces and to its submarines in the Atlantic and Pacific theatres. The US strategy of leaving the defence of the SLOCs in the IO to India, Thailand, and Singapore has failed when China, worried about its oil supply, claimed control over the Malakka Strait. The ensuing fight sank numerous oil tankers and crippled the Allied Navies in southeast Asia.

The White House and State Department are at odds whether the Chinese intervention signals an alliance between China, Russia, and several SE-Asia nations.The US Navy is rushing reserve forces into the IO to defend the critical approaches to the Persian Gulf oil fields. Reserve troop flown to SE-Asia and the Persian Gulf Region must be matched up with their pre-positioned equipment on Diego Garcia to stabilise the region.

The IO is in turmoil. Chinese naval forces have pushed through the Malakka Strait and destroyed the airbases and navy of Singapore. In a running fight, two of the escorting frigates of the Thai carrier Chakkri Nareubet have been sunk, but the carrier is still afloat and is heading for the IO. Chinese ships then entered harbour in Myanmar. India has withdrawn its forces from Port Blair after the sinking of the Viraat in the ten-degree channel by a torpedo.

Oil tanker traffic is in turmoil with many tanker destinations being changed due to the war. About 20 have been boarded by Chinese prize crews.

MISSION

Primary mission is to destroy any enemy units inside the IO. The secondary mission is to escort the AK and AKR Maritime Pre-positioned ships from Diego Garcia towards the Malakka Strait (3 ships), Persian Gulf (5 ships), and Suez Canal (4 ships).

Author: Freek Schepers

This scenario requires the latest release of the PlayersDB v5.9.7

Get it via: StrategyZoneOnline , HarpGamer , SimHQ , PlayersDB Depot , SubSim , CombatAce , or Frugal\'s World of Simulation .


CHASTISER - Scenario #4 - New World Order Campaign #2 [The Cyprus Affair]



When the NSC made good on its promise to deliver SA-10 Grumble SAM systems to the Greek Cypriots in the spring of 1995 despite Turkish protests, the stage was set for another conflict in Cyprus. The presence of the advanced weapons shifted the delicate balance of power as it put nearly all aircraft operating from the Turkish side of the island at risk.

NATO was embarrassed when regular Turkish forces stormed the island a few months later. It had not been aware of Turkey's intent to reclaim Cyprus once and for all. Hand-in-hand with the economic boom in the NSC came military modernization and revitalization; funding for which was fueled at least partly by an unprecedented level of arms exports. The NSC would no longer sit idly by while its national interests were decided by others. It launched a major attack against Turkey on June 3, 1995.

The NSC did not believe that NATO would intervene in the Cypriot affair after having been snubbed by its Turkish partner and after the beating it had received in the Baltic conflict a year earlier. The NSC was about to be proven wrong.



1. SitRep
The move to seize the Bosporous & Dardanelles was a mistake. The prospect of a modernized and ambitious New Soviet navy with a front yard on the eastern Mediterannean was too much for NATO to bear. The U.S. Sixth Fleet, standing off Italy and observing the conflict in Turkey from afar, has now been called into action. The task force will be entering an extremely hostile zone.

Yesterday, the NSC launched a major airborne assault upon the Turkish contingent in Cyprus and all indications are that the island will be firmly under NSC control by tomorrow.NSC amphibious forces have seized Turkish territory around the Bosporous & the Dardanelles. Istanbul is under siege. NSC airborne assault against Cyprus is underway and will likely be successful by tomorrow. The prospect of NSC control of these areas is unacceptable to NATO security concerns.

2. ORDERS
CVBG 5.5 - Flag Eisenhower - Proceed at best speed to Cypriot zone. Stand by for further operational orders upon arrival. A diplomatic solution is still possible but unlikely.
Author: Herman Hum, Brad Leyte

This scenario requires the latest release of the PlayersDB v5.9.7

Get it via: StrategyZoneOnline , HarpGamer , SimHQ , PlayersDB Depot , SubSim , CombatAce , or Frugal\'s World of Simulation .

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Excellent. That really kicks butt. I should have an AAR for Mark's new scen, Hungry Lion, once (that is, if) I get that convoy safely across the pond.

In that case, I should warn you about the...

Naw, that would be too easy. The best wake-up call in the morning is a Shipwreck / Sunburn reveille!

I've already had my encounter with the Shipwrecks. Did not come away unscathed, but it coulda been heckuva lot worse.

The latest version of the Harpoon Classic Commander's Edition Database (HCDB-051213) is now available. Get it at HarpGamer via the DB Share page. Enjoy. :Popcorn: