Molotov counter in VASL?

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Title says it all. Is there a Molotov Cocktail counter in VASL?
 

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Possibly "optional use" Molotov Cocktails similar to PFs as per C13.311?
Wasn't there a somewhat comparable SSR in J157 "Rage Against The Machine" regarding PFs that could be transferred?

In such cases a counter might be more convenient compared to written record-keeping.

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Possibly "optional use" Molotov Cocktails similar to PFs as per C13.311?
Wasn't there a somewhat comparable SSR in J157 "Rage Against The Machine" regarding PFs that could be transferred?

In such cases a counter might be more convenient compared to written record-keeping.

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In my case, just a nice visual reminder that Molotov cocktails are in play. I take it from the responses, that it currently does not exist
 

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In my case, just a nice visual reminder that Molotov cocktails are in play. I take it from the responses, that it currently does not exist
Except in scenarios with SSRs, a MOL counter is not useful for play. As far as I know one does not exist. If all you need a reminder--and I understand why you might; after the first five minutes of play it's very easy to forget they are available--you can add a label. If you choose a label with a white background and use "<html><H1><font color="red">MOL</font></H1></html>" as the text it displays (don't include the outer quotes). It looks vaguely counter-like, although it won't move around in stacks. Sprinkle them about the map liberally if the map is large.

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It suddenly occurred to me. If you want a true counter, take a blank white one and change line 1 to "<html><font color="red">MOL</font></html>" (don't include the outer quotes). Voilá; MOL counter. Leave one at the top of the map and clone as necessary.

If you feel really ambitious you could edit your vasl module and/or create a new extension with a pre-built counter similar to the above.

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If you feel really ambitious you could edit your vasl module and/or create a new extension with a pre-built counter similar to the above.
As long as you have an internet connection, it is much easier to make "custom counters".

Here is an example:

<HTML>
<TABLE WIDTH=20 BORDER=0 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0>
<COL WIDTH=50>
<TR VALIGN=TOP>
<TD WIDTH=50>
<P>
<IMG SRC="http://www.ww2warbirds.net/ww2idpics/iddougc47u.gif" ALIGN=BOTTOM WIDTH=50 HEIGHT=50 BORDER=0>
</P>
</TD>
</TR>
</TABLE>
</HTML>

The above is the code that you would put into the label, line 1, line 2, or line 3 of a counter. Note, that the above has been made for a draggable overlay label to fit a hex and not a counter, but the mechanics are the same. Here is how it looks like:

Glider.jpg

This has been made to represent Glider Wrecks for CH#97 "Final Crisis At Blackpool" to reduce counter clutter and for better appearance.

Search for an image of a Molotov Cocktail in the internet (best against a transparent background). Copy the link to it into the appropriate place in the <IMG SRC= line. Then to fit the counter (either 1/2" or 5/8") you would have to experiment a bit with the values for width and height. Done.

If you are not connected to the internet, then of course the image will not be displayed. The same is true, if the link is no longer valid or unavailable.

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You could also add the <H1> (or <H2> or <H3> or <b>, etc) to the counter to make the text larger, perhaps putting it on line 2 instead to center it. And I think you have the picture on a label. You could put it on a counter too/instead. Once you have the basic notion of putting HTML in text, there are myriad ways you can work the graphical arts. For instance I only chose red on white because it seemed very Molotovian. I believe the html that vasl/java understands is fairly old (e.g. I don't think it understands css, although I must admit I have not tried it), but even so you should be able to do a fair amount with it.

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To avoid typing, I wanted to copy and paste into VASL in the line box. But Vasl did not let me paste. Am I doing something wrong?
 

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I'm assuming you mean the line textbox of a blank counter. I was able to. You might try clicking into the textbox before you paste. Sometimes the wrong control has focus.

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I'm assuming you mean the line textbox of a blank counter. I was able to. You might try clicking into the textbox before you paste. Sometimes the wrong control has focus.

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I figured out my problem. I kept trying to "right click" for the options, as if I was in MS Word, with no luck. Then I figured out that I need Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. Brain fart. Works fine that way.
 
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Of course if you want 'Russian' Molotov Cocktails, you could also use blank Russian counters with the basic color matching your other units.

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Thanks. Pic attached. Picture is from clker.com
R2tR_Molotov2.png
 
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