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  1. StieliAlpha
    A strategy? Cool down and take it easy. Do what you want, when you feel like it and as long as you like it. When you find something which is if special interest for you, dig in. If it is really important for you, you'll stick to it, if not you'll find something else soon. The beauty of the hobby is the vast variety. You'll find games, portraying "sticks and stones" times and on the other extreme super ScFi stuff. You'll micro manage single man combat or manage grand grand scale interstellar exploration. Why do you want to artificially restrict yourself? If you really think restriction is necessary, try to find out what your favourite is at this time.
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    Being an old wargamer, I tend to agree with you. But looking at, e.g., dropping barrel bombs on everybody in Aleppo, systematic rape in other places, you name it.... makes the statement quite questionable. It does not take much, to justify any attrocities.
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    I remember, back in 1982, in the Battle of Goose Green during the Falkland War, British Paras even used wire-guided Milan rockets on Argentine MG positions. There was a hot debate in the media, how "appropriate" that was. But in any case, it was very effective.
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    Thanks, Ian.
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    Hi Joe Are you sure, that players with the same version can "just continue"? IIRCR, in earlier transitions, we had to start an old scenario with the new version, save it mid-turn and then re-start the newly saved file.
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    PM me and I will send you a Dropbox link.
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    Well, I could add the German "handy" for "mobile" or "beamer" for "data projector". But it works the way, too. I once was in a Pizzeria with an US guy. He ordered his pizza without "pepperoni". Well, he got it without peppers, but, much to his dis-like, with loads of hot Italian salami. ?
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    I am surprised, that nobody mentioned the brilliant HQS sound mod.
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    I managed to get a German 75mm AT into a building. They were unlimbered outside and I wanted to move them a few meters. Probably the plotted path crossed the corner of the building. Now the AT is in the building and limbered. Apparently, it can't unlimber or move out. Has anybody seen that before? Any chance to get the AT out again?
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    Whoa, that sounds like a good effort. I will certainly give it a try, one question: Knowing Vassal a little, am I right to assume this is strictly H2H?
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    Ah, yes, I forgot to point out this advantage of WEGO yesterday. ? Have fun with the game!
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    Of course, all depends on your personal preferences. Nevertheless, two points for your consideration: - if you play WEGO, you really have the possibility to replay and analyse a situation. And you'll find yourself in plenty situation, sitting with the question: "Where did that shot come from." Just recently, one bloody sniper killed half squad of mine and I still could not spot him. - most people seem to play the classic WEGO PBEM. I may be wrong, but I am not aware of a lively real time player community. But, as said: Whatever you like best...
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    And WEGO means: Both sides plot their orders for the next minute in advance and when the orders are executed, you can only sit and watch, how the action unfolds. Like a video clip. Of course, you can replay, stop, pause, change zoom, camera position, direction and elevation. But you can just watch in what your orders result for the next minute. Can be pretty nail biting...
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    Don't worry. You'll come to like it. ?
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    That's not quite right. There is the fantastic HQS sound mod an several others.
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    I did not play that many QBs, but I know this "feature" from many fixed scenarios. And I like it. It's just to add some "Fog of War", to render the famous "last turn rush" ineffective. With an open end, one can't just rush in and gain the VP's in the last minute. Instead, you have to be prepared for the unexpected extra minute, I experience that in a current PBEM match: Thought I lost in minute 19, thought I won in minute 1 and now I am desprately gnawing my lips in minute -3.... What more gaming excitement do you expect?
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    Well, I do admit: The Cuban Revolution was slightly before my days and was never my favourite subject, but I have the impression, there were and there are much more evil guys around. Fighting Batista, Castro and his guys certainly had a much better cause, than many others and his reign probably can be called civilized, compared with many earlier or later lunatics. And (this time I cannot resist), to recite a statement recently heared during a certain presidential election: "He certainly is not a perfect man, but he has a good heart." Closure of debate from my side.
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    I thought you could not resist to swallow the bait.
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    Fair enough. I just wondered about the relevance. And I agree, I'd like to see them in the game.
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    Very good and fair statement. Thanks!
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    On a second thought, I wonder if the Zeltbahn was really worn in actual battle situations, as we have them in CM. I can imagine, it is not the most practical garment on a battlefield. Probably difficult to move with, difficult to access your kit, etc.
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    Nice idea!
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    Good choice, indeed. But you must become quicker in decision making! ?
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    Yep, looks much more like it. Thanks, mate! Todate the "brownish" look was, what mostly turned me off from CMFB.
  25. StieliAlpha

    Glad that I could help.

    BTW (since I am year your senior, I think I am allowed to ask): What's your name? "Warts" sounds a little disrespectful.

    Cheers

    Andreas

    1. Warts 'n' all

      Warts 'n' all

      Hello Andreas

      I'm known by family and friends as Spike, hence my e-mail addy. It is an old family nickname, my surname is Spikin. Although when I was working in music distribution I spent ten years living as Spike, it made going through Passport Control a lot of fun.

      "Warts 'n' all" comes from the painting that I use as my display picture. Although I think Cromwell's actual words were "warts and everything". I use it as a tongue in cheek way. My ability at the game is as blemished as his face.

      Spike

    2. StieliAlpha

      StieliAlpha

      So "Spike" it is. Thanks for that!

      My nickname is "Stieli" since I came to Switzerland (even my wife calls me so). The "Alpha" was more of an accident. 

      Though considering the Lion as my sign of the Zodiac, Alpha sounds not too bad.

      Cheers

      Andreas

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