tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.comments2012-05-09T19:53:02.906-07:00Count Zero's CornerJoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07589039169650056506noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-72489009345021445052012-05-09T19:23:23.771-07:002012-05-09T19:23:23.771-07:00Have to agree with Peter. I have played this one t...Have to agree with Peter. I have played this one three or four times. My last recorded game was in '88. I had the FJ. My opponent used the Greeks to good effect and won this match. I think I may have played it more recently. Looking at it today, it does seem awfully long. Perhaps it could have been designed to play faster. But as Ian hints, the scenario often comes to a crescendo in the last couple of turns. Contrary to some pundits, I think that some of these old scenarios have yet to have their last hurrah. ;)Chris Doaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06965145023794602433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-30146065544773339052012-05-05T05:58:59.036-07:002012-05-05T05:58:59.036-07:00@ Syincbast: We haven't permanently decided t...@ Syincbast: We haven't permanently decided to bag this scenario. I ran out of time in my play for the day So we stopped after turn 4. Neither of us deleted the file that we have so we can come back to it if we want later as we have time.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589039169650056506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-77187503209829955012012-05-05T04:35:57.063-07:002012-05-05T04:35:57.063-07:00Interesting that you stopped this game so early. I...Interesting that you stopped this game so early. In my game, i remember it being a distinct game of maneuver with the Fjs redeploying and using Assault fire as much as possible, to whittle down the Greeks, however Multi location Firegroups are a thing to be feared. There's a lot of time so the Fjs cannot stand and fight for too long. It has been close to 20 years since I played it though.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896707717043258254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-23457843910271262212012-05-04T23:29:27.236-07:002012-05-04T23:29:27.236-07:00Yes the scenarios are very long compared to todays...Yes the scenarios are very long compared to todays offerings, but all the ones from Turning the Tide that I have played have used those turns. Also they have been far more exciting than your experiance.<br /><br />I have to agree 100% about Spencer, a top guy<br /><br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113835961977211021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-73558854950650123222012-05-03T04:27:59.278-07:002012-05-03T04:27:59.278-07:00Funny one this.
Almost everyone at Intensive Fire ...Funny one this.<br />Almost everyone at Intensive Fire blathered about it being massively Pro-Pole<br />I've played it three times as German (as luck would have it) and won all three.<br />I actually cannot see how the Poles can conceivably win if the German set up and general play is remotely competent.<br />Just don't stack...skulk...and watch those Poles melt away<br />Good AAR by theMartin Mayersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-14845444370340206402012-05-02T05:27:00.937-07:002012-05-02T05:27:00.937-07:00I played this one and got a ass kicking as the Pol...I played this one and got a ass kicking as the Poles. Seemed really tough when I played it (At Heroes last year) but ROAR shows it as fairly balanced so obviously I missed something as I never even got started. <br /><br />I would take the Germans if I played again<br /><br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113835961977211021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-56888137588808283432012-05-01T19:34:13.754-07:002012-05-01T19:34:13.754-07:00That's one of the things I need to work on. I...That's one of the things I need to work on. I am consistently too cautious on the attack. I don't usually lose forces to "stupid" shots, but I always seem to come up short on VC's.<br /><br />That...and Spencer might be a better-than-average player...Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589039169650056506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-76748679579680575222012-05-01T19:08:48.890-07:002012-05-01T19:08:48.890-07:00Good AAR. I think your analysis that the Polish ne...Good AAR. I think your analysis that the Polish need to push hard early is spot on. Plus, that Spencer kid is a decent player I hear :-)Bob Callenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16390787930618914310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-27284814969082001562012-03-27T10:11:30.097-07:002012-03-27T10:11:30.097-07:00Looking forward to it Josh, even if I am British L...Looking forward to it Josh, even if I am British LOLIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113835961977211021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-63557563869085020532012-03-10T13:13:45.346-08:002012-03-10T13:13:45.346-08:00Shaun:
Not generally able to drive outside of Lub...Shaun:<br /><br />Not generally able to drive outside of Lubbock. I AM planning on getting down that way to a tournament one of these years and I'd love to play you when I do. I take the occasional business trip to Dallas and if I have to stay overnight sometime, we might also set something up... Thanks for the offer.<br /><br />JoshJoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589039169650056506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-61448499055878332282012-03-10T09:21:04.673-08:002012-03-10T09:21:04.673-08:00Hey Josh. I play with a group in North Dallas once...Hey Josh. I play with a group in North Dallas once a month. I do, however, travel an obscene amount of miles for games since I really enjoy playing ftf. Lubbock, TX is roughly 300 miles away from me but in Texas terms that's a leisurely Sunday drive. Let me know if you feel like meeting up in between for a game sometime. I'm always game for a road trip!Cardboredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04286760913479140650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-73858088347308154012012-03-08T08:01:32.981-08:002012-03-08T08:01:32.981-08:00Yep looking forward to this, is it April yet?Yep looking forward to this, is it April yet?Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113835961977211021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-81549423375932249392012-03-04T09:40:01.042-08:002012-03-04T09:40:01.042-08:00Thanks, Ian.
We're excited to put this on and...Thanks, Ian.<br /><br />We're excited to put this on and glad to have you aboard.<br /><br />JoshJoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589039169650056506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-57217057801600930892012-03-04T03:20:56.594-08:002012-03-04T03:20:56.594-08:00Josh, it seems to be really taking shape, thanks t...Josh, it seems to be really taking shape, thanks to the hard work you and Spencer have put in. Really looking forward to seeing how this pans out.<br /><br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113835961977211021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-23664846845719378012012-02-12T07:39:17.452-08:002012-02-12T07:39:17.452-08:00The other thing PBEM lends itself is to good AAR&#...The other thing PBEM lends itself is to good AAR's. With all the logs in my posession, good snapshots at critical points of the game are easy...Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589039169650056506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-31804262738041893152012-02-12T07:38:20.847-08:002012-02-12T07:38:20.847-08:00For the moment, at least, it seems to be the only ...For the moment, at least, it seems to be the only option. I'm tired of not being able to enjoy my hobby. If these PBEM chunks are the only way I can get that to happen right now, then so be it. Time will free up eventually...Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589039169650056506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-5102186930212008732012-02-12T01:29:31.928-08:002012-02-12T01:29:31.928-08:00Good to see you enjoying PBeM ASL, I love it but i...Good to see you enjoying PBeM ASL, I love it but it's not for everyone.<br /><br />You should find two games at the same time as easy as one. Looking forward to the AAR's<br /><br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113835961977211021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-57809344706947123452011-11-26T20:33:17.680-08:002011-11-26T20:33:17.680-08:00@Spencer: I understand, but in times of war, accur...@Spencer: I understand, but in times of war, accuracy is key. :)<br /><br />I look forward to playing you again soon as well. You're aces in my book.<br /><br />JoshJoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589039169650056506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-86259118735261378102011-11-26T13:16:54.068-08:002011-11-26T13:16:54.068-08:00Wasn't really meant as a correction, I was jus...Wasn't really meant as a correction, I was just in a clarifying mood since you'd mentioned "not sure which gun..."<br /><br />Great fun playing with you, looking forward to doing it again. <br /><br />SSpencer Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08738155498212235955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-43362182787040720932011-11-26T06:16:43.330-08:002011-11-26T06:16:43.330-08:00@Spencer: Thanks for the correction, I'll make...@Spencer: Thanks for the correction, I'll make the change.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589039169650056506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-72329469367078706612011-11-26T00:10:43.358-08:002011-11-26T00:10:43.358-08:00Yes Spencer is a nice gut whilst handing out the l...Yes Spencer is a nice gut whilst handing out the loss LOL.<br /><br />You have the right order to the game too, thogh winning (3) helps with 1 LOLIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113835961977211021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-75375706432538101802011-11-25T21:38:38.238-08:002011-11-25T21:38:38.238-08:00Great AAR, Josh. I'm also one of those who wil...Great AAR, Josh. I'm also one of those who will never win the big one, but I'm enjoying ASL these days as much as I ever have. Playing and writing up AARs seems to help with added enjoyment and the new opponents add even more.<br /><br />I think you'll find that you retain more from your games because you're enjoying them and you're thinking about the Game while writing up the AARs. <br /><br />PBeM can be an excellent tool for reinfocing the learning of the mechanics of ASL and even with the slightly interrupted sequence of play, your tactical appreciation improves simply because of the practice and practical element.<br /><br />PetePeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896707717043258254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-13418185115048723002011-11-25T20:33:16.323-08:002011-11-25T20:33:16.323-08:00Nice AAR, Josh, even if I would dispute "mock...Nice AAR, Josh, even if I would dispute "mocking." ;) An enjoyable game. That's the main thing. :)<br /><br />The "lower StuG" was actually a PzIVH, and that huge shot (4 TH, 2 effects) was from the Panther's MA. <br /><br />SSpencer Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018032582032985190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-52141009307486804122011-11-03T12:45:14.083-07:002011-11-03T12:45:14.083-07:00Josh, many times the 4 dice you will receive will ...Josh, many times the 4 dice you will receive will be three colored and one white die. I suggest you use the $20 gift cert to buy a couple more white dice to match up with the colored ones, so you’ll have some sets to share with your opponents (daughter).Wolksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15452662885240500731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981886253680132783.post-22195652601990844382011-11-03T03:31:32.595-07:002011-11-03T03:31:32.595-07:00As far as content goes, while he's in developm...As far as content goes, while he's in development of the BS System, I'd say it's pretty lean (except for reviews). I enjoy your AAR's a whole bunch. Some of the best I've read.<br /><br />Best wishes.<br /><br />JoshJoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589039169650056506noreply@blogger.com