_Itchy Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 A buddy and I have been playing some very enjoyable games as a team versus pairs of other players for the last couple of years and are looking for some new opponents.The mechanics of playing 2vs2 is very simple and described briefly below.We tend to prefer playing scenarios to QB's, but that is negotiable. I would say we average about 2 turns per week playing in this style - but that varies hugely (plus and minus) depending on other factors. So if you have a buddy and fancy some co-operative play against a common enemy (us!) then send me a pm and we'll take it from there.--------------------------------------------------Once we have the scenario and sides agreed with the opposition it works like this:After inspecting the available forces we decide which of the two of us will control which units.We discuss a plan of battle (or not!)Player 1 places their units and gives orders. Making a save game and then puts the file in dropbox for player 2.Player 2 grabs the save, places their units, gives orders, presses the red button and puts the resulting outgoing pbem file in dropbox for the opposite team.The opposition mirrors this.When we get a file back from the opposition whoever gets there first updates the orders for their units and passes the save to the other player, usually letting them know by email/whatever that they have done so.The other player then gives their orders and presses the button etc.Rinse and repeat...Obviously there is plenty of opportunity for discussion, making plans, cheering success, drinking beer, etc along the way. Equally, plenty of opportunity for misunderstanding, friendly fire, general confusion, lamenting bad luck, and drinking more beer - great fun! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Backer Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 This really sounds fantastic! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Itchy Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 It really is! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Backer Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It really is! I'm interested and discussing with someone the idea of doing this. If you don't mind, can we discuss a few things? Some of these are not questions, but opportunities for feedback and discussion. 1. I really prefer QB simply because I (we) get to pick our own forces, discuss the purchase and stuff. I think that's part of the fun. Also it eliminates the chance that one or more of the 4 of us has already seen/played the scenario before. 2. Did you specifically want it to be CMRT? I have all the CMx2 games (and will get CMFB) but I'm not sure my potential partner has CMRT.I don't want either of these things to spoil anything for you so if they are things you specifically were looking forward to please don't compromise your enjoyment/plans. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Itchy Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 If you don't mind, can we discuss a few things? Sure.1. I really prefer QB simply because I (we) get to pick our own forces, discuss the purchase and stuff. I think that's part of the fun. Also it eliminates the chance that one or more of the 4 of us has already seen/played the scenario before. OK, well we have done 2vs2 QB's too and totally get the fun of shopping for units. Though lack of reinforcements and the more predictable nature of those games (obvious objectives, known point strength of the opposition, etc) is the flip side. The issue of having played the scenario before is a non-issue really, as any such scenario is eliminated as a candidate if one of the players has already played it. 2. Did you specifically want it to be CMRT? I have all the CMx2 games (and will get CMFB) but I'm not sure my potential partner has CMRT.CMRT would make a nice change that's all. Currently we have games going in CMBN (2) & CMBS. But we are flexible, let us know which game(s) you have to pick from. CMFB will be an option too as soon as it is released! I don't want either of these things to spoil anything for you so if they are things you specifically were looking forward to please don't compromise your enjoyment/plans. Neither is a complete deal breaker. Though I doubt we would want to play nothing but QB's long term.Have a word with your potential team mate and get back to me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Backer Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 PM sent. :) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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