UPDATED Graviteam Tutorial: Combat (timestamps in description)

[@TheWarSimmer]

Glad this was able to help some people. Appreciate the comments.

[@Titannz213]

Very useful, My HUD display the fonts etc are alot larger than yours how can i minimise the size of them

[@TheWarSimmer]

@@Titannz213 In the settings, you should be able to see an option about scaling the UI. Make sure that it is set to NOT scale. This way, it won't make the UI larger as you increase resolution.

[@TheSeb12345]

I have a question regarding the anti tanks gun. If i sat them up in the initial phase (bushes) and toggle the stay concealed button and toggel fire at will off, how much more stealth do i get ? Is there some basic number of how close the enemy can come before they see my paks ? Does this also work in the open, to a lesser extent ?

[@uncletimo6059]

thanks for this, still valid

[@jankutac9753]

It looks like one thing this game is still lacking is changing their stance with delay or at a certain point in their chain of commands

[@stumpusMaximus]

Quite simply brilliant. People like you should be employed by Graviteam to incorporate tutorials in their games. Or even do write-ups for the first missions. Like manual always gave a you a walk through step-by-step of the first 5minutes or first mission.

[@PVT_Barry]

This is the best tutorial on this game that I have seen. Thanks!

[@Einherjar57]

Fantastic tutorial! I've been playing for months now and I'm still learning things about this game and better ways to play it.

[@TheShatteredSword]

Best Tutorial Ive ever seen for Graviteam. Keep it up mate.

[@fredschiller2146]

I sincerely believe I shall never issue a successful artillery strike without thinking of you my 'electronic' mentor. Thank you.

[@bdlazarus]

Really appreciate you making it easier for me to get into this game when I was at a point where I was getting a little tired of trying to figure it all out. Especially the little tidbits, like when the tanks were bunching up before their assault and you noted that you should just let it happen. Thank you.

[@fredosullivan2929]

Just started this game - looking for tutorials on youtube and found yours. Best one by far -loads of questions I had are answered. Thank you, Sir!

[@한스-e8i]

This tutorial will still be valid in 2024. You'll notice some UI changes, but the gameplay is still the same. Thank you.

[@pawelsawicki1750]

15 mins into your tutorial - such a great job, men. Really. Can't stress myself enough. I wonder however, if I would have a harder time understanding mechanics if I wouldn't have been playing Combat Mission for long time already.

[@TheTaurus502]

Thanks a-lot for creating this fine tutorial production for us to consume eagerly! As a brand new player you answered my first big question about, initial troop, placement, pre combat orders, an understanding the information multicolored boxes convey. in complete detail, but concise. I have saved this tutorial to watch again in my KZbin feed, as it will be a box of knowledge i will crack open often. I know its gonna be packed full of more yummy game goodies, than a triple layer box of chocolate candies! I finished watching This is Mius-Front all inclusive Gold folks, wow the amount of playing tools, tactics an general here's how you do this is great. No wasted time here, a giant 5 pound candy bar of a tutorial. Decadently awesome! Finally a producer that really knows what hungry KZbin Grognard's need.

[@kimlima2113]

Thanks for the excellent video! Graviteam should pay you for it. Better than what any "influencer" could achieve. May I ask if there will be more videos of this kind? I think you mentioned at least one at the beginning.

[@TheWarSimmer]

There is a vid on how to use reinforcements on the strategic map here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g36lY6Jvl5Keo5I And as far as new vids, I have a campaign series I am uploading now. Glad you enjoyed the content!

[@LaylatheBoxerDog]

Hi I just want to say what a FANTASTIC tutorial! it's helped me out 100% i now know how to work the game so i can maximise the RTS and strategy side! Many Thanks!!

[@TheWarSimmer]

Glad it helped. Have fun playing!

[@huckster7778]

As a new player this is invaluable to me. Hoping I can get the hang of this, looks a great sim/game. Thanks so much for this.

[@goglinasgolosinas64]

Very helpfull, just started playing with zero prior expirience in any RTS like game (I undertsand this isn't really RTS), thanks a lot for making this video!

[@kaider1]

This is the most comprehensive tutorial I've found, thank you!

[@Dusty7460]

Thank you for the all tuturoials. Please doo more graviteam, full campaigns, with commentary is extraoridanry to watch and learn. I bought the game thanks to you and I am very happy to have it.

[@thomaspytel2717]

Great tutorial that clearifies a somewhat complex but intrquing game.

[@JamesPimlott]

Thank you, been wanting to get in to this game more and the old tutorials are out of date and hard to follow. Really appreciate it!

[@DaveDennisJr]

Far and away the BEST tutorial for GT:MF that I've seen. With the acknowledged learning curve of this game, anyone who buys it and doesn't watch this first is putting themselves through a lot of unnecessary angst. 10/10 .... really great job! P.S. I LOVE how you emphasize the Pre-Deployment planning and orders. So many of the GT:MF videos here show players trying to play it as a click fest, and then wondering what happens when units stop responding later. The idea of a developing a plan, setting delays to coordinate actions, and then sitting back to watch the battle unfold is what I really love about this game!

[@pawelsawicki1750]

Just discovered this game and being huuuge fan of Combat Mission series I really appreciate your tutorial even I have just started to watching it :) Great job!

[@T.H.E.O.2024]

WARSIMMER,...This is the first video i have seen of yours,.. I must say I am impressed with both the content and the presentation. Other video makers seem very disjointed between trying to be funny and jumping around on the topic matter. Yours, however, was extremely well focused and the timestamped topics is something I wish all vid producers did. thank you for the video and this is one of the easiest subscribe choices i've ever made ,..bravo

[@TheWarSimmer]

Dude I really appreciate that. Thanks a ton

[@donjasjit]

I have just got into the game after years of wanting to but dreading the complexity. Your tutorials helped a great deal. Thanks.

[@Enki418]

Thank you for the video. Trying to learn tank warfare tunisia 1943 and there are no good tutorials. It’s a little different but mostly the same this helped a lot.

[@warci]

I know the graviteam devs don't believe in tutorials, but they should just include your video in the game! even after playing this for over a year, I learned a lot of new stuff, many thanks!!

[@TheWarSimmer]

Glad it was able to help. This game is so monstrous that I'm constantly learning things. There have been things since the tutorial I've been taught that I wish I could have included.

[@warci]

If you happen to have some free time, please don't hesitate to make more videos, it's much appreciated :) The operational phase could do with some more explaining too. Especially as you take the time to not only talk about pure game mechanics like most tutorials, but also as to WHY you should do certain things and give some best practices.

[@jimcastor8601]

Read all the comments, everyone loves your videos. Including me. Keep up the great work. I subscribed by the way.

[@TheWarSimmer]

Thank you, I appreciate the support.

[@porterpoteet]

33:40 "And over time it'll get more accurate" I'm bettin' that observer sure as hell hopes so with that shell hitting about 30 meters from him lmao

[@TheWarSimmer]

xD

[@GrumblingGrognard]

Kudos for the video, it is sorely needed. The only thing more needed is decent unit AI so you don't have to micro manage every unit.

[@asharif7066]

Been playing this game for sometime, but still learned a lot from your excellent video. Thanks you.

[@TheWarSimmer]

no problem bud

[@KTankerous]

Great job! Far and away the best Graviteam tutorial. Thanks.

[@bechtholdillustrator9378]

Thanks for all the effort you put in your Gravi Videos man. Playing the Game now for a few Days and i love it. Recently found your Channel and its such a nice addition to this Game, always learning something new.

[@MedicineWolf]

Fantastic tutorial, thank you so much! The timestamps make all the difference.

[@cainer2686]

Fantastic job. This is the tutorial I've been looking for. Thank you for taking the time - hope you make more :)

[@TheWarSimmer]

Thank you

[@yaskoh8245]

Thank you so much. Looking forward to more videos.

[@EnRandomSten]

"he will be able to see as far as his eyes can see" ... yes that's typically how eyes work lol. Jokes aside, this series of videos is a great resource for someone like me who'd like to learn the game ^^

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

I can't tell you how much this helps! Thank you!

[@SymeonPhronema]

Any recommendations on a scenario for beginners?

[@cedricrobert2895]

Thank you. I just dived into the Graviteam series after years of Combat Mission. Your video is sure the most helpful out there for a newcomer.

[@cremasca]

Thank you very much for this exellent work.

[@SirVainglory]

Great tutorial. I’m planning on trying to get into Graviteam again and your point about learning to not micromanage might just be the key. Thanks for the video.

[@tobysilverstone5297]

Thanks for this its really informative. Thanks to this tutorial (and easy mode without being able to see the ai) i got my first total victory in one of the campaign assaults. Will rewatch this tutorial a few more time to make sure i dont miss anything

[@alvaro.martinez]

This is the only tutorial I think is actually helpful. Thanks.

[@A_Toastonawhiteplate]

Thank you this has been extremely helpful!

[@bregul]

This. This video right here has made the game enjoyable. I’ve tried other tutorials, I’ve spent 10 hours in the game not really understanding. This made so much click for me. Thank you!

[@TheVideotoaster]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! You have made it so much easier to understand and enjoy. In my opinion the very best one of this series.

[@talknight2]

One cool tip that isn't mentioned in this tutorial is you can actually reuse the trenches left behind from previous engagements! Even if your unit isn't dug in, simply placing a squad on or right next to the tile of an existing trench during Deployment and ordering them to Prepare Ambush causes them to re-dig that trench. Of course, pay attention to the type of trench as field guns, support weapons and squads all use different trench layouts.

[@andybrennand1576]

awesome work. I really was confused as hell and I think I am a very experienced wargamer. I played WiTP WiTE and all those and this is next level complexity... Thanks! :)

[@TheWarSimmer]

Thanks Andy. Funny thing is, I feel like WiTE and WiTP are more complex😁. Once you get used to Gravi, it will pretty much play itself.

[@aarongorton1984]

DELAYED ATTACK IS AN AMAZING FEATURE ALSO I LOVE THE COMMUNICAITON LINE GET JAMMED REALISTIC

[@arquebusx]

I'm trying out the quick battle "Active Defence" just to get a feel for the game, and it has an indirect fire team set up with the spotting commander and the wire layers in a different group from the artillery. There's another commander hanging out with the artillery and he is able to spot and direct fire, but the spotting commander farther up (who is identified by the game's opening scripting as the guy who is supposed to be spotting once the phone wire is laid) is never able to direct fire: the icon is grayed out. It stays this way even after the wire laying group has the "link established" event. I'm sure I'm not understanding something here but for the life of me I can't figure out what it is. Any ideas would be appreciated! (I've watched the indirect on-map artillery section a few times to see if I've missed anything.)

[@ScarletEdge]

Damn. This game is amazing! I am glad i stumbled upon your video! Great tutorial, you got me so hyped up to play this game. Thank you!

[@johndane9754]

24:58 I think the words you were looking for were 'spotting rounds' because that sounds exactly like them.

[@SimDeck]

Great video. I host some of those "old videos" on the net. This is superb many thanks.

[@TheWarSimmer]

I've watched so many of your vids! Really appreciated.

[@chaospunks49]

Excellent tutorial.

[@Spirit-Soldier2026]

By way of a request for the future? A similar tutorial to the one above on all aspects of the Campaign game would be excellent! Its one area i've always struggle to get to grips with. Thanks.

[@l0bbe]

Thank you for this really well made tutorial!

[@TheWarSimmer]

No problem, glad it could help.

[@uncletimo6059]

this is still valid in 2021-22

[@BarleyEven]

Brilliant! It's beginning to make more sense.

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

I am still having problems with artillery. I notice in your vid here, @28:46 your forward spotter's phone icon is RED. But when you laid them out later @31:15 your forward spotter phone is BLUE. My forward spotter's phone icon is red also, and the artillery doesn't work. What did you do different when you laid them out the second time?

[@EagleMountainDK]

Thanks for doing this! Great tutorial! Only one little detail you could consider if you do another... it’s VERY hard to read the UI since it’s so small and thereby not that easy following you.

[@TheWarSimmer]

That's a really good suggestion. Especially considering how many may be watching from mobile devices. Thanks.

[@EagleMountainDK]

I have seen it both on my iPad and 27” monitor. Combined with my eyesight, yeah...looking forward to what you do next!

[@cammes]

Perfect guide! Can't thank you enough.

[@cdrseabee]

Very nice! Look forward to more instructional videos on Graviteam!

[@100Kakdela]

Thanks a lot man. Clears up a lot of things. Great work.

[@mrgreggles998]

Very, very cool. Thank you.

[@saidebbini1689]

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you for all the effort!

[@Robscottmellor]

great work. I would like to know more about the fire control button ( gear head ). Its true meaning and correct use , if possible thanks

[@TheWarSimmer]

Thanks. The gear head/fire control button just allows units to RECEIVE indirect fire commands from command units. By default, this is set the way you would usually want to use. Mortars, on map arty etc will have it checked, so when a command unit issues an order to fire on an area, they will. Command units themselves should NOT have this button checked- only the subordinate indirect fire units themselves. The only time you may want to UNCHECK this on indirect fire units is when you have low ammo, and do not want them to fire if the bar is only 25% full due to it being inaccurate. You can uncheck it, wait until it fills up to a higher number i.e. 100%, and then check it again.

[@TheWarSimmer]

The uturn button (ai control) will make units attempt to return to within range of their command unit if they become separated from them. This will allow them to receive orders again. There are times when I UNCHECK this button, specifically with machine gun units. Often times, you will have a sparse defense, and want to spread a 5 squad MG platoon across the entire map in pre-deployment and hold a defensive position. If you place them, then start combat and the box is checked, they will start running from their defensive positions trying to get to their commander.

[@Robscottmellor]

@@TheWarSimmer thanks. I was way off. I thought it meant AI fire control as oppose to me , the player giving fire control. May be I might start winning now. I've subbed, and would watch any other GT tutorial

[@TheWarSimmer]

@@Robscottmellor One more thing to add... It's a good idea to not mess too much with the singular mortar squads that are part of an infantry platoon. Usually you just want to move them as part of the platoon, and the platoon command and the squad will fire mortars etc automatically. Good luck!

[@zachnar0125]

Finally a decent tutorial

[@seditiouswalrus]

Nice tutorial just bought the game hope this helps, very thorough.

[@TheWarSimmer]

good luck!

[@gunhojput]

Thank you so much for this tutorial it helped me greatly to play this awsome game i will check out your others as well, all best and stay safe.

[@kenc9236]

Great video. I have learned a lot. Thanks.

[@jeffh7483]

This was a big help and thank you.

[@SeattleRex]

Thank you so much for this. I didn't know what I was doing ...

[@TheWarSimmer]

🤣 well hopefully now you do

[@THATWW2GUY6434]

Is there anyway you can do one for tank warfare Tunisia?

[@crackerjack7344]

Great video! Thank you. Any chance you could do something that covers the campaign and operational aspects of the game. Please and thanks!

[@kappakamfershiest2842]

Thank you for this tutorial! Much appreciated

[@RANGROO]

Great tutorial!

[@spiraling6980]

Excellent video! I'm getting back into this cool game. Looks like you haven't been around for a while. Hope all is well!

[@TheWarSimmer]

All is well. Took a break, same as you. Been playing flight sims and paradox titles as of late.

[@budd6268]

Good tutorial, been playing Graviteam games for years, learned a few things i never knew. Thanks. If you can find the time could use a tutorial on the replacement screen.

[@downtango1527]

Amazing tutorial! Save me from endless confusion. Why didn't I find this video earlier? But I still have some questions: Is it possible that the front line commanders calls for fire themselves? Like, I have a group of 82cm mortars who have only one commander and no phone cable squad. Is it possible that other commanders like company leader or battalion leader could make the mortars shoot the indirect fire automatically, by running towards the mortars to tell them where to fire at, or by any other ways? Sorry if my English is hard to understand.

[@TheWarSimmer]

Thanks Nuru. Are you asking if mortar teams attached to platoons can fire on their own? Yes, they can and will. Just move them as part of the platoon and the commander will have them laying down fire automatically during attacks etc. You can also have the platoon commander order a specific spot to be fired on like other indirect fire teams, but for the ones that are a part of the platoon, it's best to not worry about it.

[@downtango1527]

@@TheWarSimmer No, I am asking the mortar company, usually equipped with 82cm mortars. I don't know how to use it effectively, for it can't communicate by telephone. And 82cm mortars are too heavy to charge into battles, like mortar teams who attached to platoons do. Also, about the on-map artillery. Even if I took exactly every step you told in this video. There are times that some of the guns in battery (sometimes all of them) won't fire. The ammo is full and command link established with no problem. Sometimes the gun barrel has raised and status shows "firing", but it just won't actually fire. Why is that?

[@gunnerr8476]

You sure your on-map artillery has fire control box checked? If some of them didnt fire, that means they might have something blocking the gun, or could be you ordered your artillery to shoot short range target. Try giving a long range fire, like more than 500m. There is an error in his video too, it suppose to be the Commander platoon acting a spotter, NOT the firing platoon. Firing platoon are the one who "fire" the gun, they are the one who should be place near the guns. You must make sure every wire is linked to all three commanders. The common organization is 1 Commander platoon(spotter), 2 firing platoon, and 4 guns. 2 guns for each firing platoon, that why they already placed it in orderly manner in the unit tab on bottom of the screen. Wire does not matter if your commander is near the guns, they can give shouting order.

[@TheWarSimmer]

@@downtango1527 I haven't played in a while, are you sure the 82s don't have firing teams attached to them like other indirect arty? As far as sometimes not firing, if your box is checked, it almost always means there is an obstruction. It may not be obvious at first- it could be something as simple at the incline of a hill crossing path with their lof. In my own video around the 35 minute mark, the arty barely had a line of fire over the slope.

[@ranga1551]

Legendary video

[@Wutangforever31]

a great video for a great game ! well done

[@rodzilla7310]

very informative tutorial.

[@SymeonPhronema]

Great video man! Keep them up!

[@lupahole]

Amazing tutorial, a must watch for any new player! Are you using a sound mod? and if yes, which one? Edit: You didnt touch artillery zeroing, its really useful.

[@TheWarSimmer]

I'm using "expanded vaposm for mius" and "Ro2SM" with the latter being on top in the mod tools. Ro2SM has a few additional sounds that vaposm lacks, so I use both. If you have any questions about it be sure to let me know and I'll try to help.

[@dingdong922]

ok i still don't get it. 29:12 30:03 both spotters links are broken before battle(i was hyped to see a solution to it). 30:12 it was trees fault. Seriously?

[@laserprawn]

Had no idea you could click and drag the artillery fire zone!

[@cremasca]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. Now I can try to play…..

[@Spirit-Soldier2026]

This is without doubt the best GT tutorial out there!! Absolutely first class! I have a question though? Is Off-map artillery available in Battle Editor missions i create? I have been selecting an Arty Spotter for Off-map artillery but they do not work at all? I positioned them with 100% eyes on target area and concealed them but i don't even get the Artillery options menu in the top right corner of the screen at all? The one where you select Immediate, Type of round, number of rounds etc. Have tried numerous maps, numerous sides (USSR, Germany etc) But at the moment i can not get Off-map to work? On map artillery works just fine though. Thanks again for a brilliant tutorial video! Subbed!

[@TheWarSimmer]

Glad it helped. As far as off map arty in battle editors, you need to place a unit that can call "reinf. support" (usually command units). Once they are on the map, hold the CTRL button and click the unit and a toolbox will open on the right side of the screen. For reinforcement strategy click until it cycles to the the reinf. support and you should have the unit available. If you can't do this, the unit doesn't have the option for off map.

[@Spirit-Soldier2026]

@@TheWarSimmer Thanks very much for the reply. So i did as you said and upon placing a Command unit on the map and choosing reinf. support from the options in the toolbox it said that command unit had an artillery spotter in its orbat. However upon entering the Deployment phase there was no spotter there? So did that mean it didn't have a spotter after all for some reason? Have to say its got me pretty puzzled!

[@TheWarSimmer]

​@@Spirit-Soldier2026 hmmm that's really odd. If you were able to choose reinf. support for the unit in the editor, when you load into deployment it should be included with that unit. Do you happen to remember what type of arty it was (calibre)?

[@Spirit-Soldier2026]

@@TheWarSimmer I think it was 8 x 120mm mortars? Pretty sure actually. Thanks for the help. I think it was aGerman Regiment or Bn HQ Command?

[@TheWarSimmer]

@@Spirit-Soldier2026 Try using something different than the mortars. Try the 10.5cm Lefh. I'm not really sure why it's doing that, but I do recall one of them supposedly being bugged at one point or another.

[@jakolken7131]

"5 or 6 orders..." Two seconds later "20-30 orders to be realistic" Looks like a scarily complicated game, but I'm gonna go for it. Wish me luck!

[@TheWarSimmer]

🤣 ahahah yeah you'll be fine though. Good luck!

[@BunialskiTrip]

Thats a clear minded tutorial!

[@asaphtalmor3019]

8:34 so i take it, line of sight != line of fire? Otherwise, I wonder why the square arrows show line of sight (two arrows) when it is blocked by the road?

[@asaphtalmor3019]

37:00 but how can line of fire be blocked with indirect fire?

[@TheWarSimmer]

@@asaphtalmor3019 Sometimes trees may be in the way, or the angle may be too low, etc. Especially with guns rather than mortars. You have to get a feel for it.

[@nixpro6465]

Love this tutorial will you create also one for the campaigne map?

[@Truth_Hurts528]

So this!!!

[@tucsonbandit]

question about the attached mortar platoons. You mention they will behave correctly if you give the company they are attached to an attack order. What happens if a move order is part of the attack order or if you give the company a move order? Is the attached mortar platoon going to pick up and run around and charge the enemy like the infantry squads or will they stay put? Thank you for making these videos BTW, very helpful. I have had this game for awhile and never really played it because I could not figure out what all the buttons actually do and I have a hard time playing a game knowing I am not actually playing it correctly or optimally.

[@devienconfer7089]

Can you only mount troops to tanks and their APCs. Or can you also mount them to trucks? Or is that restricted to at guns and arty?

[@SK-lt1so]

"A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." This publisher really needs to hire someone to write a manual.

[@hocestbellumchannel]

Ιs this tutorial still relevant?

[@jugs554433]

Really good tutorial massive help and a great game. Hoping they add a Western front or African Theatre at some point

[@samaeldesolado]

Hey there ! Is there a way to deactivate mine fields ? Cheers !

[@CybershamanX]

Question #1: Does off-board artillery represent a unit that is simply off-screen on the strategic map or is it just an abstract representation of artillery that is somewhere miles away? Just wondering how it might affect the availability and supply of artillery units that might have to support other battles during the same turn/phase. Question #2:When deploying trucks at the beginning of a battle, you mentioned positioning them near your guns if you wanted to be able to relocate the guns more quickly. However, is it better to position them far away (in order to keep them out of the line of enemy fire) if you think they won't be needed for gun relocation? Or will that have an effect on their mobility after the battle during the strategic phase? I've owned several Graviteam Tactics games for years now and have only made a few attempts to play them due to their seeming complexity. I am getting the itch to play this amazing looking game again and during my searches for help I stumbled upon a post that highly recommended your videos. I must say that I'm really liking what I'm seeing so far! I REALLY want to get into this game and so far you have clarified so much of what before seemed nearly indecipherable. Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to make these videos! I REALLY appreciate it!

[@MrSquishyMelon]

Are artillery and some UI updates the only things that are outdated in this video?

[@TheWarSimmer]

For the most part, yes

[@88HaZZarD88]

thanks, keep up the good work