Steve/Robert/John,
Is the intent here just to customize our own scenarios with the .pdt file and the scenario for personal play or is the intent to fix something that isn't working correctly? As we all have the ability to modify the .pdt file and tweak the scenarios ourselves, with the scenario editor, there is no real issue here. It's just a debate about which supply level and % risk of having low ammo is adequate (or simulate fouled rifle effects).
There seems to be a know reality that these games are dying and there is little to near "0" percent chance of having a program change in a published update release. It appears we are a dying breed like the old 8 track system and are unable to evolve to the cassette or DVD player.
I believe Ken Whitehead's approach to an Open Sourced version was probable our best chance to evolve and survive but even that has little traction. If you feel the ammo % is off, it can be adjusted in the .pdt file. If you feel there isn't enough ammo you can increase the ammo supply in the wagons or add more wagons. Even if you do these things is it only a single personal update or is there intent to provide an update distribution of the change?
I love the idea of using the forum for review, debate and ideas but if it really leads to nothing isn't is just a bunch of HOT text (air)?
One of the best sources for information I been able to identify with the club is Ken Miller's Engineering Department site. This has been by far the most beneficial site I've found for the HPS/JTS games.
http://www.wargamech.ca/wc/acwgc/engineering/ Gen. Ken Miller - Three cheers to you my good man! *Hurrah!* *Hurrah!* *Hurrah!*
Well, I'll let you continue your discussion of .pdt and scenario wagon tweaks and will keep any eye out to when a slim chance of an update would be released for program enhancements.