Richie

Thanks man! Rarely portayed in many single CM scenarios is 'Attack and Counterattack'. The Germans, from what I've read, made a habit of it. Immediately regain the initiative! Once again an historical take on a battle. Reference material including, 'The Devils Adjutant, Jochen Peiper Panzer Leader' by Michael Reynolds and some information extracted from ASL's Kampgruppe Peiper's specific scenario briefings. One quote springs to mind... "The Germans however were not content with the American occupation of this natural fortress. Around midnight, about a hundred shouting SS troops suddenly burst out of the darkness and charged toward the building." Inspiration in a paragraph!

Thanks GreenAsJade & Kanonier Reichmann! I'd limit any 'warning' for the Soviet player to a vague reference about 'Germans being everwhere in the heart of Berlin and keeping an eye out'... or something similar. Oddly enough it was extensively playtested and I don't believe the issue was raised before but I do see peoples point. Generally the Soviet player is so engrossed with the horror on the bridge they don't pay too much attention anyway... (It's probably all those sneak commands, I always group selected the lot and hit 'halt'... any pinned dudes I set for covering fire, the rest for advance. I wonder what Walpurgis did..?) The Paras are from the 9th Parachute Division under Colonel Harry Herrmann. They were caught up in the goods yard and the Russians bypassed them. According to what I read they created such a disturbance they made it across the bridge! Their arrival is detailed in the German briefing, I'm surprised any German player might miss their arrival, it's fairly clear. I will check that out though...

Here she is at the Scenario Depot, Battle For The Reichstag Don't forget to install the MODs, but save the appropriate files first! You'll notice my other scenarios aren't with it, I lost the password to that username when my PC was wormed early last year... Feel free to review if your inclined [ June 25, 2005, 02:02 AM: Message edited by: Richie ]

Bring some fritz (I'm bringing mine )

Ah, but Moltke is not the best Berlin scenario he has designed. In fact, Moltke is only the 'front door' so to speak, to his Battle for the Reichstag. That one is a must play. </font>

Thankyou Bigduke6, Grimthane. I'm really glad you guys enjoyed Moltke. I thought it might polarise opinion when I offered it up but it's unique nature offers a different type of challenge for the players. It's actually as historical as I could get it to be although accounts of the battle vary slightly. Much research and playtesting... My reference material: 'With Our Backs To Berlin, The German Army In Retreat 1945' by Tony Le Tissier, pages 175 to 180. 'Berlin, The Downfall 1945' by Antony Beevor, pages 348 and 349. Both excellent books and well worth the read. Some internet sources too. With regards to the Para reinforcement and the Soviet brifeing, I don't disagree that some warning could perhaps have been given to the Soviet player in hindsight (and I will include a vague reference to a possibility when I publish it), but with the constant reinforcements and the flag on the Soviet bank of the Spree I figured most players would click to the possibility. I didn't want to make it too obvious either. I like the surprise factor... You guys are in the heart of Berlin afterall. I am sorry if that caused people a great deal of anguish, it wasn't my intention. Ah the horror...

You're evil men I tell you! [ June 24, 2005, 08:31 AM: Message edited by: Richie ]

Well, I guess its about time, the AAR's are in and the finals under way... So the designers should own up... Any questions or comments can be made here ... The designer in question will do his best to answer your questions or concerns. On behalf of everyone I'd like to congratulate Kingfish on a most excellent tournament and thank the players and all those who contributed! Richie [ June 24, 2005, 08:09 AM: Message edited by: Richie ]

With the finals under way and all the AAR's in, I guess it's time for the designers to own up. Me? I've been looking outa my attic window for flaming torches for a while now. Love 'em or hate 'em, I have to admit to two... 'Across Moltke Bridge' and 'St Edouards'. Any questions, feel free... Richie

So how is everyone for... SUNDAY 3rd JULY, 12.30 pm at the GERMAN ARMS in HANDORF?

... or... 'Big Pussy Canyon'. Kind'a goes with 'Wet Triangle' don't it..?

could be a canyon... :eek: [ June 23, 2005, 11:03 AM: Message edited by: Richie ]

...will get cut up with a hatchet and shoved through the garden mulcher? :eek:

They are good directions!

Well Sunday lunch at Handorf won't require a silly membership thing... just you and some bung fritz. Your welcome to come along!

Woo Hoo!

Now, regarding the PRIZES FOR THE AARs ... What the two winners will receive is either a meticulously built 1/35th Armour kit, airbrushed and nicely weathered with photo etch accessories where I can get them, or a slaved over 1/16 scale infantryman. Each model will be block mounted on a loverly piece of Australian hardwood and comes with a brass plaque commemorating the the fact that you won the AAR competition! Perfect for behind the bar in the poolroom! After the victor is anounced you can contact me via email with your preference. I'll need 4 to 6 weeks to complete the model and then I'll airmail it to you, blockmounted and bastard wrapped so it doesn't die on the way. So, think about what you might like... a nice Berlin T34/85, or an ISU 152 to remind you of happier times on Moltke Bridge, or perhaps a Wiking Panther from the slugfest at Wet Triangle... Maybe a US infantryman from the 1/119th, the sole survivor from St. Edouards, or even a Highlanders Churchill or a ParaTrooper from Push to Maleme... You'll be able to relive the horror every time you cast your eyes over it!

Sure do, I've still got all mine stored in a box out in the shed! I think there were variants too, like 'Battle', etc, and the thick ones that included 3 stories. </font>

But what about the prize?

Set up... always the set up!

Can I smell Troll?

Bless Seanachai, Just when that warm glow of a gooey moment starts to set the curtains on fire, someone always flops out his 'old fella' and douses the flames! (that is what was meant by "I have to 'GO'", yeah?)

Well... YEAH!