Friendly Fire Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Update on FriendlyFire (axis) vs Xwormwood (allies) A very close game, could go either way... March 1944 West: In a strong invasion alles liberated France and the Low Countries. Germany entrenched along the Rhine with armor supported by high quality (L1) air fleets. This line has held for several months so far. The allies have not yet launched a full assault on this position. East: Last month the USSR surrounded and killed 2 understrength German armies in Moscow as Germany shifted focus to the West. Stalan is now back in the Kremlin. Similar attemps to encircle and recapture Stalingrad have failed thus far. Germany is entrenched along the Don from Rostov to Stalingrad, cutting of the Caucuses from the capital. Heavy fighting continues and no prisoners are taken alive. Lenningrad is held by Axis. Disobeying orders, the commander of the Sevastopol garrison orders his unit on a scouting mission and is cut off by Romanian infantry. Sevastopol falls without a fight! A couple of rogue corps are loose in the the northern USSR. Finally, worth mentioning that the skies over the USSR are clear of aircraft. Scandinavia: Sweden and Norway controlled by Axis Med: Strange situation - Sicily: Allied (Axis screw up). Malta: Axis (Allied screw up). Africa: Tobruk in peril. Iraq: neutral. Royal navy down to one Str 3 BB. (France is the leading naval power according to the report!) Atlantic: Quiet except for raid on Scapa Flow, held briefly by a german corps who have retreated back to Norway following heavy air attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt88 Posted January 13, 2004 Author Share Posted January 13, 2004 Thanks for the update FF ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Devil Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I won't be able to do anything but PBEM this week as i've got tentams (representing a part of my exams) at school this week, and then this weekend I gotta finish a bookreport and a rather long paper. Next week however I should be good for both TCPIP as well as PBEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xwormwood Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Game, set & match for Friendly Fire against uncautious, unable and unbelievable stupid xwormwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Fire Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Final report from Friendly Fire vs XWormwood. Late Spring 1944. Germany attacks US, French, and British units positioned along the Rhine with L2 jets experienced Panzer divisions forcing expensive losses on the Allies. A few Allied transports hunt hopefully for unguarded cities in Scandanavia, to no avail. In the Med, Tobruk holds despite repeated bombing and infantry assault (the 8th Army is very experienced but only strength 4). Iraq is still neutral. In the USSR the Caucauses are firmly sealed off from the capital. A ever strengthing army is marhing north towards Moscow and the Urals. The Luftwaffe sends a newly constructed air unit to assist. Russian production below 200 MPP with losses now exceeding that amount each turn. German production exceeds 500 MPP... Thanks to XWormwood for a very entertaining game. It was like a good book, I couldn't put it down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Fire Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 by the way, my game versus Rannug is underway, we will try to get to a conclusion by the end of the month as requested [ January 16, 2004, 03:52 AM: Message edited by: Friendly Fire ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Ranger Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 I'm feeling the power! The last two weeks have been -15 degrees F outside so I'm ready for some SC. If my opposite wants to get started before the end of the month, lets do so. PBEM or IP will work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonheart Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 I dont know how long the last games will still last but i wanna let you know that i´m on holiday from jan 31 until Feb 7. I´m ready for the playoffs beginning with Feb 8. Greetings Dragonheart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt88 Posted January 22, 2004 Author Share Posted January 22, 2004 Thanks for the info Dragon, don't worry there's no rush. Group standings A -Iron 9 points -Friendly Fire 3 points -xwormwood 3 points -Rannug 0 points If Rannug wins against Friendly Fire, we'll have three players with 3 points! Any suggestions? Group standings B -Dragonheart 6 points -Kuniworth 3 points -Orange Devil 3 points -kurt88 0 points First round ends on FEB 1st ! Games not ended by then will be decided by a third party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt88 Posted January 22, 2004 Author Share Posted January 22, 2004 OD , let's play, contact me to end our game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonheart Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 ...because of this 3 point thing in Group a you can either - throw a coin - the highest ranked in the league makes it - all 3 are out and i dont need to play my semifinal ........hmmmmm or i play a handicap system....i play all 3 :eek: and kill them all :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Ranger Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 If Rannug wins against Friendly Fire, we'll have three players with 3 points! Any suggestions? Who ever played the 'longest' in SC game time would be the closet to a draw and break the tie. You would need to check with each player and see thier results. If they don't remember they can look at any AARs posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Fire Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 That wouldn't be fair to Xwormwood, as he graciously resigned when it was reasonably clear that I (Axis) would win - but he could have easily kept up the fight for another year game time.... I may have the edge on Rannug so it could be an academic debate. Will post some game details in the next few days. I take it that there is one game also still outstanding in the other group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xwormwood Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 @Friendly Fire: Thank you for the flowers Even though i think this won't be nescessary (after reading your reports from your game with Gunnar): i step back, so you & Gunnar can fight to see who will enter next round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curry Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Congrats to Dragon for taking over my position at a disadvantage. Where are you going on holiday in Jan/Feb. I hope for you its someplace warm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Fire Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Update on Rannug (Allies) vs FriendlyFire Mid 1943. USSR North: Axis controls Finland and Lenningrad. Some fighting around Moscow but no major offensives from either side. Stalin is safe in the Kremlin for now. USSR South: The focal point of this war. Axis controls Rostov and Stavrpol (including the mines and oil field next to Grozny). For a second time the Russian oil supply is cut off. Three USSR corps are now trapped without supply in the swamps south of Stalingrad. The remaining Russian units in the deep south have are busy entrenching in the mountains near Grozy in order to protect the remaining oil resources. Stalingrad still firmly under Soviet control. No offensive action taken towards Sevastopol. Norway & Sweden - Axis. Med: All quiet. Italy has Malta. Iraq neutral. Atlantic: All quiet. Ireland neutral. France: Liberated! Germany formed a defensive line with Panzer divisions just east of Paris. This line has held for months. For a long time the allies had some measure of air superiority and recently managed to kill an Italian HQ. The balance in the air has shifted dramatically now as front line Allied units find themselves under attack from from the Luftwaffe armed with L3 jets. Allies appear to have as yet no advances in jet technology. No sign of French units, they seem to be saving for something... FF [ January 24, 2004, 01:06 AM: Message edited by: Friendly Fire ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonheart Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 @ Curry When you go skiing is seldom very warm . Maybe when you make a break to have some tea with rum or something like that. Nah Curry i go into the mountains and and up to -15 degree are guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Ranger Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Nah Curry i go into the mountains and and up to -15 degree are guaranteed. Is that F or C? Its cold eather way and with a good wind chill it could be called F@#king Cold, LOL. Since your in Germany I know the answer is C..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Rannug Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 FriendlyFire wins over Rannug. I still havn't found a good starting tactic in this scenario and the first 4-5 turn decides who will win :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Ranger Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I still havn't found a good starting tactic in this scenario and the first 4-5 turn decides who will win Yes the first few turns are very powerfull, but look at historically where we are, Germany thought they were on the brink of knocking Russia out of the war. And with on counter attack russia turned the corner and saved the 'day'. This is a tough one, for both sides, and thats were I find it enjoyable. 1939 drags on and on with huge investments in tech (if you want to win) and little combat. 1942 is pure combat for start to finish. I'm not sure what moves your making, I trying to help with the post above, in conjuction with the info provided by DH. Russia is alot more 'livly' then most people think, but one key is don't just buy corps, you need the ability to hit back and you'll need armys for that, safe gaurd them if you can but attack extended/damaged axis units and destroy them. Prob his flanks with corps .... Your going to lose units, nothing you can do about this, and get the US forces moving ASAP, they have only 2-5 options on where to go. 1) Norway 2) LC 3) Western France 4) Spain/portougal (not a good idea) 5) VF 6) Egypt Some of these are better then the others but alot depends on what the other guy is doing. Looking forward to playing this group again, drop me a line if anyone wishs to try and start a game, PBEM?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonheart Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Hi all, Pls note that i´m on holiday from 30. jan - 7. Feb. So however has to play ag me....be patient...."i will be back" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Fire Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Dragon, that would be me. I've played the last 2 games as Axis, will be happy taking Allies. If okay with you just send me a move when you return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonheart Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 You want to play PBEM? I would rather prefer TCIP but it´s on you ...as you like. I could send you my first turn after i have prepared everything for my departure this evening. This game can be also valid for PBEM League as i m also member there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Fire Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Hey Dragon, TCP/IP is logistically difficult for me, have time and firewall issues to contend with. I can get a turn out to you each day. Am also in the PBEM league. thx FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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