Vacillator
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6 hours ago, WimO said:
Regardless of casualties, if the 82nd holds on to Cauquigny by scenario end, it will be a strategic victory because it would mean that the Americans are holding both sides of the la Fiere causeway on D-Day, thus allowing the 505th to move across to join the 507th on D-day and not on D+4.
Wim, in the 'Good Drop' version I assume this is obvious to both sides?
In the 'Boots on the ground' version, playing as the German AI (against instruction) this is of course not immediately obvious to the hapless German 'AI' player, except arguably for those in the 'historical know'. Undertaking this role, I had assumed that an active defense was the way to go, but capturing Cauquigny would require an active offense. My gentlemanly opponent Dave has also just informed me that he has another VP location that I know nothing about. Does that mean whatever I achieve is hobbled by the strategic victory you describe, plus other unknown VPs?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining as it was clearly described as US vs AI only, just wondering whether to keep going as German...
21 minutes ago, Warts 'n' all said:Julie Andrews only had to spread her arms out and start warbling badly to be able to climb every mountain.
I'm personally not a big fan, but the in-law side of the family seem to enjoy Julie spreading her arms.
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23 minutes ago, Heirloom_Tomato said:
It is the same process. Pick your forces as Axis vs Allies. You then set it to Axis vs Axis, select your captured asset, and then set it back to Axis vs Allies.
Nice, thanks for your clarification
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Hopefully Jacob can proceed - @Aragorn2002 I'm happy to be a play-tester or a PBEM opponent if it helps.
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5 hours ago, Heirloom_Tomato said:
In the editor, under the Mission menu is the data tab. At the bottom of the data tab is the force vs force selection. Set this to Axis vs Axis and you will be good to go.
That's even easier - perhaps I was thinking of a situation where you want for example a captured panzer in amongst your GIs?
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55 minutes ago, StieliAlpha said:
Unfortunately only in the first 15 minutes or so. Compared to the beginning, I was disappointed by the rest.
I quite liked the bit where the 'Tigers' turned down the street towards the bridge and a few of the gritty moments like the AA gun (20mm or 37mm can't quite recall) clearing troops off one of them. Not exactly pleasant viewing though. A bit like the cuttings from Gladiator involving rubber heads being crushed in the arena, which were presumably perceived to go too far for the rating...
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8 minutes ago, Ultradave said:
after spending the time with a scout section to check that the coast was clear.
Ah that's where I've been going wrong, I wasn't looking for you at the coast
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1 hour ago, WimO said:
A suggestion for playing Boots on the Ground - H2H. The American player must choose each turn to give new orders to either Lt. Col. Millet's force or Lt. Col. Timmes' force, but not both. Orders already given in a previous turn but not yet completed (ie, part of the blue movement line is still showing" may continue normally.
Suggestion #2. Units of both sides must move by normal move or cautious. Sprint and fast moves are allowed only when crossing roads or within sight of a seen or heard enemy.
Hi Wim, that's very interesting thanks. It may be too late for our attempt (I know I've moved various units at Quick and Normal) but I'll pass on your suggestions.
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I believe it is, as long as the forces you want on either side are available in the game/time period. From memory it's a trick to select two Axis or two Allied forces but switch one to the other side before doing the second. That's sounds as clear as mud, so someone like our friend @kohlenklau will probably need to correct me.
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I fear I've misled Paddy again. By 'another persuasion' I actually meant 'on the opposing side'. I realise he will not be much pleased by that either.
The location is Amfreville, in WimO's '82N01 Boots on the Ground' battle. While we we were instructed clearly that it is US vs AI only, my good friend and opponent in the battle suggested that we try it H2H, and he has a particular fondness for the 82nd. That left me as the Axis AI, which I hoped would mean I have more strength than I might otherwise have been given. No comment
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5 minutes ago, Warts 'n' all said:
all the church towers that the 82nd have to run up in CM
Ah but my HQ unit is not from the 82nd Airborne. For this battle I am, as they say, of another persuasion.
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This is news to me, and if so it does seem a very odd way of handling it.
However, I hope it won't stop your further endeavours!
Might this also be why I noticed on a certain 82nd Airborne map that I could run my HQ up and down a rather tall church steeple very quickly and without undue exhaustion?
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Thanks for the BP update John, good news
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BBC reporting the UK sending 3 M270s:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61701055
I trust that isn't a missile exiting right hand side?
The article also says the US is supplying 'a rocket system' HIMARS.
Is the BBC slightly behind the confirmation curve here?
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27 minutes ago, StieliAlpha said:
“Happy” may be a wrong word here, but otherwise, yes.
Apologies, it was my lighthearted reference to your meeting, not the context. Thanks in advance for the photos.
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6 minutes ago, akd said:
Reserve Col. Vladimir Lyakhov (probably flying as a merc)
1958? I'm kind of impressed, but at the same time disappointed for various reasons.
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20 minutes ago, BFCElvis said:
Also, it guaranteed that I'd win the first tournament
Haha I was just about to ask about that.
Instead, can I ask about the other scheduled BPs etc. - are they still on their way?
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We are not amused. Or maybe we are.
Anyway, who won the war?
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Very nice George.
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On 2/26/2022 at 1:13 PM, Rinaldi said:
This same Firefly also briefly identifies a second Panther moving in west village, though is never able to draw a bead on it.
We've all been there many a time. Loving this thread though, beautifully reported
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5 minutes ago, Butschi said:
What we really should do is invest massively in renewable energy sources and become independent, energy-wise.
I would tend to agree, but it also needs large scale energy storage sorting out to flatten out intermittency (if that's a word).
Meanwhile in the UK we have new announcements of nuclear investment.
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Well, if people don't like one mod, why not try another in Phil's Goody Box (in his footer in case you've missed it)? Barbarossa, Warsaw, Finn, Romanian, Sapper...
I've tried most and very much liked them.
It's okay Phil you can pay me later. Or just send me a crotch scratcher from your collection (but not a used one please).
And don't forget Phil's backyard is busy (from another thread)...
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1 hour ago, Field Oggy said:
It's already in the manual on page 7.
That would be the Rome to Victory manual (just looked). I like Wim's spreadsheet anyway...
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15 minutes ago, LongLeftFlank said:
I used to have a rule that kept conversation civil: whoever mentions the 'T' word first, pro or anti buys drinks!
So can we please not?
That's a fair rule, now where's the bar? Apologies, I will say no more.
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8 minutes ago, danfrodo said:
This whole was is fault of the US, and particularly Biden
I've recently had it said to me that if Trump was still in power there would have been no war in Ukraine. My view of that was that there would have been but it would probably all be over by now, and not in a good way. Happy to be enlightened otherwise, or ignored if this is a bit too political for this place...
Climable Mountains - How To and Humbugs.
in CM2 Scenario and Mod Tips
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Michael, please ask more, there's some useful intel for me here
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