Doug Williams Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I routinely delete XOs when I'm purchasing units in quick battles. I would rather use those points for a sniper team or somefink. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 A prominent cleft chin, a certain steely look in the eye with perhaps just a bit of a twinkle, a gallant pose standing as if there was a strong wind blowing from directly ahead. Maybe a well pressed, freshly starched spotlessly clean uniform. A gravely voice voice as if his commands were coming from deep within the earth. You forgot the ability to catch bullets in his teeth and spit them out with deadly effect. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childress Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 A prominent cleft chin, a certain steely look in the eye with perhaps just a bit of a twinkle, a gallant pose standing as if there was a strong wind blowing from directly ahead. Maybe a well pressed, freshly starched spotlessly clean uniform. A gravely voice voice as if his commands were coming from deep within the earth. Sounds like Mr. Carson from the Downton Abbey series. I want that actor to deliver my funeral oration. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I want that actor to deliver my funeral oration. The sooner the better! (Sorry, just couldn't resist. ) Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childress Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 More likely I'll be the giving your funeral address, Michael. If the actuarial tables can be trusted. Do you want it light with a touch of humor or tear provoking? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I want all the bells and whistles: the riderless horse with the empty reversed boots in the stirrups; the casket on a caisson drawn by six white horses; bells tolling, cannons firing; a bevy of weeping virgins. I want the president himself saying that the world will now be an emptier, sadder place. Then I want you all to go home, get very drunk, and set yourselves on fire. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazing 88's Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Kursk comes to my mind... I was going to mention this as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Yeah, it's current employment is not satisfactory. A good XO should be able to take over if a platoon HQ gets whacked, or to lead an ad hoc battle group. But I am not sure how to define what a "good" XO would possess as defining attributes within the game. Strong leadership and morale factors, I suppose. But what else? Michael I think it would be great if XO's could do those things like take over a platoon who lost it's HQ, or have influence over troops cut off from their HQ like Coy commanders can. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childress Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I want all the bells and whistles: the riderless horse with the empty reversed boots in the stirrups; the casket on a caisson drawn by six white horses; bells tolling, cannons firing; a bevy of weeping virgins. I want the president himself saying that the world will now be an emptier, sadder place. Then I want you all to go home, get very drunk, and set yourselves on fire. Michael Good lord! You've really thought this through! Garment rending pathos, tempered with majestic and telling anecdotes, is the only way to go. I see that now. We'll even seamlessly incorporate all your sig lines into the text- for a modest surcharge. How's this: "Let us never forget the road by which Michael reached his position, the form of government under which his greatness grew, the national habits out of which it sprang and whose vision at this critical juncture will seen by succeeding generations as absolutely correct'" Mind, it's a rough draft. We've also signed up Beyonce and the Manchester United cheerleading squad for halftime. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Williams Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Michael who? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Good lord! You've really thought this through! Garment rending pathos, tempered with majestic and telling anecdotes, is the only way to go. I see that now. We'll even seamlessly incorporate all your sig lines into the text- for a modest surcharge. How's this: "Let us never forget the road by which Michael reached his position, the form of government under which his greatness grew, the national habits out of which it sprang and whose vision at this critical juncture will seen by succeeding generations as absolutely correct'" Mind, it's a rough draft. We've also signed up Beyonce and the Manchester United cheerleading squad for halftime. That's the spirit. But I wonder if you couldn't also obtain the services of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. You could have the two groups line up on either side of the grave and have them weep copiously as the final salute is fired. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSTK Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 That's the spirit. But I wonder if you couldn't also obtain the services of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. You could have the two groups line up on either side of the grave and have them weep copiously as the final salute is fired. Michael Sure beats a Twenty-One Gun Salute! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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