John F Monahan
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Players needed. We need one more Soviet and some more German players.
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The CPX will be at 1600Z, 29 Dec 07. We have two commanders. German players are needed to provided the vaunted German C2 advantage. A winter 1942 German defense of an attack by the 6th Guards Tank Army. Can you out think, out manuever and out think the red Horde? Post a response here.
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I set up the German leg Infantry Battalion (-) in El Alemain. The Germans players did not see it until the CPX started. Placement of the AT Ditches and minefields was less than optimal. This represented an isolated outpost.
The exact units were not known to the players until the start of the CPX. They knew, in a general sense, what Battalions they would have, but not exact size or equipment. This simulated the uncertainty of unit strengths in North Africa due to the logistical issues.
The Germans had the more difficult situation. A good combined arms force ( 1 panzer, 1 recon and one motorized infantry battalions) and a mission to resupply El Alemain. They were, however, a farther distance at setup. And the motorized infantry battalion disappeared about turn 20. The Germans had a large variety of equipment.
The UK Player had a tank brigade of three tank battalions and a support (motorized infantry) battalion. Few equipment types but lots of tanks. They were close to El Alemain, their objective to capture. They had four mine rollers.
Neither player had much offboard artillery. I set one minute game and realtime turns with few breaks.
The UK forces had no problem clearing El Alemain, much more quickly than I would have thought.
The German advance was halting. The recon battalion stopped to engage a few UK armoured cars. By the time they got to El Alemain, the Brits were defending. This reduced the technical advantage of the German tanks. The Germans then attacked into town and were badly shot up by short range shots by the Brit tanks.
The scenario really highlighted the vast diversity of equipment available in WWII.
There will be another CPX over the Holidays. A Soviet attack in 1942. Any volunteers to be CDRs ?
The 779 map, the saved game files and my original .tac files are at ftp://www.usa-bayern.com/tacops and soon at www.tacopshq.com
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For those who wish to play or watch the CPX tomorrow, Saturday the 24th at 1400 GMT. Be on line by 13:30.
Scenario is North Africa 1942 GE vs. UK
First, connect via your IRC client to:
comms.tacopshq.com:7024 (7024 is the port#)
Enter the #TacOps channel and we will all be there.
Second, make sure you have TacOps4 v4.0.6 [AH]
- update available for all TacOps4 users at
www.Battlefront.com/downloads.html
I will be there a minimum of 45 minutes early.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
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There are WWII units in the currect version of Tacops, 4.06H. There are a few scenarios. Interested in the CPX on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend?
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More players are desired. It is set in North Africa in early 1942, between the Germans and the UK. Start time is 1400 Z 24 Nov 07. Be on line by 13:30Z please. Any questions or want to sign up, contact me or a CDR.
RED Bernard Cousin (CDR), Rattler, Gary, Maurice Audet
BLUE Bill Speer( CDR), Jeff Gilbert, Panta, , Dennis Huff
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The tentative date is Saturday, November 24th. The time will be mutually negotiated by myself and the brigade commanders. I am looking for 2 brigade commanders. I will work with them exclusively. They will need to help recruit their teams. We will use a modified version on Panta’s El Alemain map (thank you Panta and Jeff). The Germans will have a Brigade as will the Brits. It will be a meeting engagement with very little known about the enemy until contact. If you want to be a brigade commander or just play let me know by posting a response with an email address. Suggestions are very welcome.
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Maybe over Thankgiving. A Bn each. Germans vs. Brits.
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See my answer at gamesquad.
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2300 Z today
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FLASH This coming saturday morning in OZ!
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How about Team Arsenault at 2300Z 9 March 07? This is a Friday for the US and a Saturday for ANZAC. Two to four players per side (CO, staff/artillery, 2 commanders). I’ll host.
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No prior planning needed except to set up your IRC. Log on to IRC a half an hour early and we'll go from there. Channel #tacops. Please ensure that you have the latest version of Tacops and that you know how to configure your firewall. If you want email me 2200Z Wednesday and we can check your firewall then. It should only take a minute or two. You need to have port 7023 open.
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We need to set and announce a time. The ANZAC players need to pick forces and a scenario (or I can), set them up and email me the saved .tac file. If needed I can call (.05 US per minute)or we can chat online or use Skype. You will need IRC client software for the CPX. It's all easier than it sounds. You might want to conspire with Mark.
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*TF China CPX* By John Osborne Please post reply promptly
in TacOps 4
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Ok, the signup for the CPX is open. Please state either Blue or Red side by
posting here or by sending me an email. This CPX is open for all players new and
old players. Please state if your an old or new player so that way I can make
sure that I even out both sides with new and old players. No military experience
required.
*TF China CPX*
TacOps 4 v4.0.6 (AH)
CPX Date: 16 February
Start Time: 16:00 GMT
(11:00 Eastern Time, 10:00 Central Time, 09:00 Mountain Time, 08:00 Pacific Time)
Scenario and Map:
TacOpsv4\Battles\US\Custom Scenario US Army.sce
Map821c