acrashb Posted June 15, 2001 Share Posted June 15, 2001 Arrgh! One of Pondscum's über-hetzers has survived - wait for it - 24 piat rounds, none of which came anywhere near their target! No wonder the Brits needed the americans to win the war (tongue-in-cheek). No matter. I'm winning the infantry war, since his guys aren't even showing up for the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PondScum Posted June 15, 2001 Share Posted June 15, 2001 Those were PIAT rounds?! Lol - there were so many little explosions around my Hetzer that I figured it was just a fire mission from one of your 2" mortars! I am also mourning the loss of one of my sharpshooters - but with a name like Obg. Blank, who could expect him to actually hit anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Duke Posted June 15, 2001 Share Posted June 15, 2001 Gryene...didn't you already vote? Remember the Due Date guys. 25JUN01. You still have plenty of time, but lets not get complacent. Treeburst155...I don't know what to tell you. I have emailed Harpooner several times and get no responce. If he doesn't resurface by the 23rd or so, you will automatically get into the next round. :cool: Now, come on...I need 1 more vote from 1 of you! Do so now! I also need some updates! Where are the cool battle stories? Don't get lazy on me soldier! Out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claymore Posted June 15, 2001 Share Posted June 15, 2001 Just checking in... Charles has yet again pulled out his gamey stick and been giving my forces the fits. Witness the following: My ELITE JagdPanther goes down to a +100m REG zook who took his shot from inside a building. The JagP was just turned ever so slightly to allow the dastardly event. A Hummel takes another REG zook round and goes down. A third stray zook round sets fire to the WET building and scatters my infantry into the streets. I still have lots of 150mm and 2+ companies of paras but...I mean...gawd! Oh well...like some kind of boozed up lounge lizard in Vegas I am chained to the damn game and I'll continue to roll the dice until my luck changes. It's got to change...right? anyone? Hey Waitress! another 7&7 over here! Come on buddy gimmee those dice. Alright now...baby needs a new pair of shoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrashb Posted June 15, 2001 Share Posted June 15, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PondScum: [QB]Those were PIAT rounds?! Lol - there were so many little explosions around my Hetzer that I figured it was just a fire mission from one of your 2" mortars! [...]QB]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> There was 2" in the mix to create just that impression. Of course, the end result was supposed to be a dead Hetzer, not dozens of little holes in the ground. Gammon bombs to the rescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted June 16, 2001 Share Posted June 16, 2001 I vote Duke picks the forces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Duke Posted June 16, 2001 Share Posted June 16, 2001 Well, well...with Treeburst's vote here is where we stand: Duke picks: 5 Ai picks: 0 Player picks: 4 Undecided: 1 Any questions, bitches, gripes, or complaints? Speak now and forever hold your piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlapanzer Posted June 16, 2001 Share Posted June 16, 2001 I don't really care about who picks the forces. But I like the idea that if you do that then who gets which should be randomized someway. Also I'm not so sure I like the idea of doing attack vs. defend it's really tough to design those kinds of games for play balance without playtesting. just my 2 cents. Come on sock monkey send that file it's the biggest yet there is bound to be lots-o-action. :eek: :mad: just covering all possible out comes with the smilies. -------- It's good to be at the top of the food chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted June 16, 2001 Share Posted June 16, 2001 I agree with Mlapanzer. Randomize who gets which side after Duke picks the troops. Maybe the rock/paper/scissors thing would work. Treeburst155 out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Duke Posted June 16, 2001 Share Posted June 16, 2001 No problem... the 2 players can do a R,P,S PBEM match for the right to pick a side. All the battles will be meeting engagements...and I will pick out equall forces on each side. Do you guys want regular maps with regular setup zones? Or more of the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted June 16, 2001 Share Posted June 16, 2001 I cast my vote for the wild maps you're making. Treeburst155 out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted June 16, 2001 Share Posted June 16, 2001 Hi Duke I lost to Labappel He had to mane gamey wasps and far more infantry thanme what was decisive in this battle. Especially his large amount of piats. :mad: So good luck Brian in the next round! And Duke see you in the next tourney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrashb Posted June 16, 2001 Share Posted June 16, 2001 Pondscum: did you get my most recent file? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlapanzer Posted June 16, 2001 Share Posted June 16, 2001 The wilder the better. :eek: -------- It's good to be at the top of the food chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlapanzer Posted June 16, 2001 Share Posted June 16, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Treeburst155: I agree with Mlapanzer. Randomize who gets which side after Duke picks the troops. Maybe the rock/paper/scissors thing would work. Treeburst155 out.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Not quit what I ment. I mean NO choice. Who ever wins R/P/S should lets say " be Germans". No choice at all. ------- It's good to be at the top of the food chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted June 17, 2001 Share Posted June 17, 2001 Mlpanzer, I like that even better. Duke picks and winner of R/P/S is Germans. That's good. Real good. Treeburst155 out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PondScum Posted June 17, 2001 Share Posted June 17, 2001 Just got back to turn 17 of my game vs aaronb. He finally overran the light guns and escorting infantry on my right flank, but at the cost of (I think) two FO's worth of 3", and at least three platoons of infantry that are now too far from the victory flag to reach it in time. I like that trade-off In the meantime, the crew of my Patented Piat-Proof Hetzer are looking forward to the end of the game - the Fuhrer has promised them three days leave if they can demonstrate invulnerability to Gammon bombs as well, and they reckon that with their incredible luck they can then go on to clean up in the casinos of Berlin. I still think that only the votes (already expressed) of those who actually go through to the next round should count for what system gets used in that round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrashb Posted June 17, 2001 Share Posted June 17, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PondScum: Just got back to turn 17 of my game vs aaronb. [...]the crew of my Patented Piat-Proof Hetzer[...]can then go on to clean up in the casinos of Berlin. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> 34 piat rounds and counting. This must be a record - all of them were launched under 120 meters, some a lot closer. Agreed re: voting and next round. So take PS's vote out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Commissar Posted June 17, 2001 Author Share Posted June 17, 2001 I vote for Duke Picks! Couldn't win with my own selection, so maybe the Dukester can cook up something destructive as opposed to destructible. Oh, and BTW, I wanna hear from Mlapanzer and Sock Monkey! How's the fur flying over there, boys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlapanzer Posted June 17, 2001 Share Posted June 17, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by The Commissar: I vote for Duke Picks! Couldn't win with my own selection, so maybe the Dukester can cook up something destructive as opposed to destructible. Oh, and BTW, I wanna hear from Mlapanzer and Sock Monkey! How's the fur flying over there, boys?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Haven't gotten the big turn back yet from Sock Monkey. I fear the West Coast Wussie has gone off camping in the mountains again. Probably going there to hug a tree. --------- It's good to be at the top of the food chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrashb Posted June 17, 2001 Share Posted June 17, 2001 I was right. Turn 18, and Flag-rush it is! Sten vs. MP40, Nigel vs. Fritz. Why can't we all just get along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrashb Posted June 17, 2001 Share Posted June 17, 2001 OK, Pondscum had the best of it - a better gamey flag rush, and a better unit pick. Congrats and good luck. On a related note, I'm hoping that CM2 fixes some of the bizarre land-bridge effects, best illustrated by this picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PondScum Posted June 17, 2001 Share Posted June 17, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by aaronb: OK, Pondscum had the best of it - a better gamey flag rush, and a better unit pick. Congrats and good luck.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Flag rush? I'd actually had four platoons owning the flag since turn 5 I went with six Hetzers for the six approach roads, a couple of 120mm mortars, light PaK and Flak for the flanks, a VG company, and a VG Fusilier company, all veteran. aaronb went with what looks like a regular battalion of British airborne plus an elite platoon, two Wolverines, a Sherman, and some elite PIATs to make up the points. My plan was to own the bridges with the Hetzers, rush most of my infantry to the flag, and then harry his advance with the Fusilier sharpshooters. This worked out pretty much as planned, with the added bonus that after my Hetzers took out his tanks they could cover the flag from the bridges. Most of my casualties occurred when my right flank was completely overrun - most of aaronb's occurred in the four platoons that he pushed close to the flag over the final two turns. And yes, the PIAT-proof Hetzer survived the battle - the crew are on the train to Berlin as we speak. 77-23 Major victory (61 casualties and 2 guns versus 202 casualties and 3 vehicles) [ 06-19-2001: Message edited by: PondScum ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Duke Posted June 17, 2001 Share Posted June 17, 2001 Ok guys, I agree that the guys making the next round should be the ones to vote on any changes, etc. Meanwhile, welcome to labappel and Pondscum to the next round. Please see updated bracket for details. Harpooner vs------------Winner Treeburst155 1) Pacestick vs------------Winner mPisi ==================== Speedy vs------------Senor Beef Senor Beef 2) aaronb vs------------Pondscum Pondscum ==================== Gryene vs------------Winner boy_Recon 3) labappel vs------------labappel Stoffel ==================== Sock Monkey vs------------Winner Mlapanzer 4) Claymore vs------------Winner Texas Toast ==================== [ 06-18-2001: Message edited by: Iron Duke ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted June 18, 2001 Share Posted June 18, 2001 you got it wrong I have lost my game. Do I get a second chance now like in Florida? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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