Write custom briefings for our official maps

I changed your post a bit since at the minute atleast (and probably for the foreseeable future) duststorm is a bright sunny map

 

Added descriptions of mvalley and duststorm to 2.5RC3.

Good work so far

 

emp_money

This unused drydock is in the centre of a heavy industrial area, due to a diversion on the frontlines, Faction forces have secured a forward position. The area is rich in resources for both sides, as it is a simple task to reroute the already existing industrial pipelines via refineries, both sides will have large amounts of resources at their disposal. The two bridges will act as heavy chokepoints and the central no-mans land is of limited value, so expect a drawn out battle with the victor decided by whoever makes a significant break through the enemy line.

We have secured a foothold deep in Brenodi territory, this area is full of readily available resources, unfortunately we haven't gone unnoticed and Imperial forces have deployed to stop our incursion. Both sides will have access to vast swathes of resources, so this will probably draw out into a long skirmish. Our refineries are easily secured, and the two bridges are easy to hold, but if an enemy force breaks through there is a lot of open ground for vehicles to manoeuvre in, so it's critical we hold the bridges.

 

emp_coast

This coastal region is rich in resources and has attracted the attention of both sides for it's potential as a naval port. The routes of passage are wide for infantry, but relatively thin for armor. Tank columns will generally end up fighting head on, but infantry may attempt sneak attacks from the tree-lines or civilian structures. The centre of the map contains a heavily fortified bunker which will provide resources and acts as a vital strategic point, since it is the only alternative route. Controlling the centre will allow us to choose the number of fronts we fight on.

We've moved out to secure this area as a potential port due to it's high resources, and it seems the Imperials have come to the same conclusion. Our tanks will have a hard time sneaking around due to the open sight-lines and thin corridors of combat, but civilian structures and foliage will give infantry the ability to flank around their opponents. Securing the centre will give us additional resources, and if we control the whole central canyon, we can pin our enemies down from just two fronts.

 

emp_bush

A lush region full of resources, command thinks if we can establish an outpost here it could become a new staging area for us and unbalance the Faction. However, intel is slim on this one. We don't really know when or where we'll encounter Jekotian forces, but we know they're out there somewhere. Command has advised us to treat each sector as a new battlefield until we have built up enough of a presence. The terrain lends itself to hit, flank and destroy tactics, so no trenches and no artillery. Keep mobile and keep hitting them until our heavy firepower arrives.

Land as lush as this is hard to come by, but unfortunately our scouts have reported Brenodi movement so it's not going to remain unspoiled for long. However, this is our terrain and we know how to use it. Keep to the cover, make small strongholds and keep an eye out for enemy scouts and wanderers. Remember one lone engineer is all it takes to set up a base, so keep them on the back foot until we can bring our forces to bare. We have an early advantage with our light tanks, but our heavy mobility is outclassed later on. Speed and awareness are vital.

Not sure how much adaptation this would need, but I felt I wanted to have a crack at it. Hopefully it's not already been done.

 

OK - both are displayed. Well nicely done - both add value and should be read by both teams.

 

Updated OP, will add other briefings tomorrow or whenever I get a chance

 

Ok, all current descriptions added for RC3

 

Anyone have anymore?

 

Theres not a huge rush I just dont want them to be forgotten about when they are getting close to being done

I added urbanchaos to RC4

 

one small request: can we at least have one default config so that mappers dont have to use a briefing that doesnt fit their map at all? or at least have a file called emp_default

 

You asked for it and you got it.

Will be a file called placeholder_map_description.txt in Empires/resource/maps in the next update which will contain the old/default descriptions.

Added midbridge to the next patch

 

thanks!

 

Still some briefings left to do