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by pob303
Sun May 10, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Using the Union Navy
Replies: 12
Views: 9103

Re: Using the Union Navy

What is the return in investment for placing CSA Brigs in the blockade box?
by pob303
Sun Aug 30, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: 1861 Confederate War Supplies
Replies: 11
Views: 5544

Thanks ArmChairG. Your advice in post 2 really sorted my WS issues out so NO loyalty is not a major issue. I was just puzzled why it remains in the low 60s even in the summer of 62, when all other deep south cities have increased to a healthier level without any effort on my part. The only strategic...
by pob303
Sat Aug 29, 2015 6:59 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: 1861 Confederate War Supplies
Replies: 11
Views: 5544

I am struggling to get New Orleans loyalty moving the right way. I am using the defensive works RGD, now for the second time as it had no effect the first time. I have Hindman and also some cav located there. It is now Jan 62 and loyalty is 62% and going backwards versus the starting 70% in April 61...
by pob303
Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:02 am
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: 1861 Confederate War Supplies
Replies: 11
Views: 5544

Thank you guys. I guess the devil is in the detail. I had never even considered loyalty in my starting deep south cities.
by pob303
Fri Aug 28, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: 1861 Confederate War Supplies
Replies: 11
Views: 5544

1861 Confederate War Supplies

Please can someone share with me some tips to generate war supplies for the confederacy. Especially in 1861. I must be missing something. I generally buy two industrial options as soon as they are available. Then don't touch that option again due to the time needed for ROI. I am only being able to b...
by pob303
Mon Aug 24, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: YouTube AAR - charlesonmission (Union) versus Kentuckian (CSA)
Replies: 99
Views: 52853

Are there any negative game results that occur from the burning of towns?

Are the positives less WS and a lower recruitment pool for the enemy?
by pob303
Sun Aug 23, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: YouTube AAR - charlesonmission (Union) versus Kentuckian (CSA)
Replies: 99
Views: 52853

This AAR has been both thoroughly entertaining and educational Charles. Thank you!

Has anybody been able to share some insight on how Longstreet's force appears able to cross a blockaded river at will?
by pob303
Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:57 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: YouTube AAR - charlesonmission (Union) versus Kentuckian (CSA)
Replies: 99
Views: 52853

Charles, thank you for another entertaining and informative AAR. It might be just for me, but the last vid posted (Late Feb 1862) is a bit blurry? I could not clearly see the HP battle results.
by pob303
Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Southern Supplement to Buckeye Vs Arrow AAR
Replies: 21
Views: 11085

A great AAR Straight Arrow. I never realised the importance of the 105 NM threshold - Thank you :thumbsup:
by pob303
Mon Jan 05, 2015 8:10 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: YouTube AAR - charlesonmission (CSA) versus Ironclad (Union)
Replies: 8
Views: 8270

A nice win Charles :) Thank you for the very informative AAR and thank you to your opponent Ironclad. I found it very informative and I think for the first time I have seen a cohesive and effective strategy out west make a real difference for the confederates in the two larger theatres. Damn, Shelby...
by pob303
Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:02 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: YouTube AAR - charlesonmission (CSA) versus Ironclad (Union)
Replies: 8
Views: 8270

Hi Charles

Thank you for this. I have just watched all available so far and it is the best thing on TV all week!

I have so many questions about your decision making process. Where is the best place to ask those questions that will not spoil this AAR and tip off ironclad?
by pob303
Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:56 am
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: 1861 Victory
Replies: 34
Views: 11967

Kentucky seceded. Thanks Havi.
by pob303
Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: 1861 Victory
Replies: 34
Views: 11967

Also it was not my intention to do that. It was more circumstance. I had already fortified NO and Paducah. Also had taken Louisville. My troops builds and plans were balanced across all the theatres. It was just Athena left Washington wide open.
by pob303
Tue Sep 30, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: 1861 Victory
Replies: 34
Views: 11967

I did havi. But I think it should not be possible to do. It would only need a small tweak with the forces at Washington.
by pob303
Tue Sep 30, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: 1861 Victory
Replies: 34
Views: 11967

1861 Victory

I am not sure it should be possible to win in 1861 as the Confederates against Athena on the hardest settings![ATTACH]31666[/ATTACH]
by pob303
Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Mtsg
Replies: 2
Views: 1608

Mtsg

What effect does a fort battery have on MTSG? If you see the example below. Johnson's Corp is very exposed if Lee and Jackson do not get there in time. Do they only move at the same pace as a fort battery in a MTSG situation?


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by pob303
Sat Sep 13, 2014 7:30 am
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Optimal division / corps / army formation.
Replies: 31
Views: 13223

When you say only late cav can take a structure, is there a definitive date that this starts to occur?
by pob303
Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Optimal division / corps / army formation.
Replies: 31
Views: 13223

[ATTACH]30881[/ATTACH]Thanks for all the advice. It will be a huge help. I am trying some raiding cav divisions against Athena at the moment. What am I doing wrong? If you see the screen shot above. Forrest has just defeated the militia at Salem. No Union troops remaining but I have not taken the ci...
by pob303
Thu Sep 11, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Optimal division / corps / army formation.
Replies: 31
Views: 13223

Thanks everyone. That helps in knowing what I need to work towards. I need to get more organised early in the game especially playing as the Confederates. I have too many divisions with more than one sharpshooter element due to the limitation of what I can build. In my latest attempt I am building a...
by pob303
Thu Sep 11, 2014 4:59 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Optimal division / corps / army formation.
Replies: 31
Views: 13223

Optimal division / corps / army formation.

Before Gray Fox's and Mickey 3D's superb pbem and AAR, I know there was some discussion on what the optimal set up was for division, corps and armies. I believe and correct me if I am wrong, that the traditional view is that a division should have 3 or 4 artillery elements and 1 or 2 cav with the re...
by pob303
Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:35 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Confederacy 1863 Onwards
Replies: 15
Views: 5900

Yup Merlin. You was absolutely spot on the money. Athena has built a huge fleet but then left all ships in harbours. A shame really. The added challenge if she had utilised those naval units would have been interesting.

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by pob303
Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:20 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Confederacy 1863 Onwards
Replies: 15
Views: 5900

Thanks Merlin. That makes sense. Athena never used any of that huge navy though. I think I will load the last turn as the Confederates and see what she was doing with all those ships.
by pob303
Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:28 am
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Confederacy 1863 Onwards
Replies: 15
Views: 5900

Thanks Red Baron. But it seems strange that the Confederates would have a larger navy than the Union?
by pob303
Tue Sep 09, 2014 11:23 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Confederacy 1863 Onwards
Replies: 15
Views: 5900

On a side note, what are the changes 1.04 has made to the combat power ratings? I know the first number is actual combat power in ratio to me currently. But the new second number, is that actual combat power ratio achieved at some point or potential combat power? I am a bit worried about the British...
by pob303
Tue Sep 09, 2014 11:17 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Confederacy 1863 Onwards
Replies: 15
Views: 5900

I have just finished my first attempt as the Union with Athena at Colonel settings. I have to say it was a pretty straight forward win. I had changed no other settings. Still historical attrition and the other AI benefits to improve her performance. But I did convert to the 1.04 patch before startin...
by pob303
Sat Sep 06, 2014 8:18 am
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Confederacy 1863 Onwards
Replies: 15
Views: 5900

Thanks everyone for the tips. I have just managed a confederate major victory :)

Onwards to the hardest Athena setting!!!
by pob303
Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:59 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Confederacy 1863 Onwards
Replies: 15
Views: 5900

Thanks ArmChairGeneral. It is an amazing game. The more I play and the more I learn, the less it seems I know. I would never have seen the lack of railway lines in the deep south as an opportunity!

Is it any different in a PBEM game? As the confederates do you have to go for the quick win?
by pob303
Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:48 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Confederacy 1863 Onwards
Replies: 15
Views: 5900

Thanks for the tips guys. I have just reviewed the map and I have tended to rely too much on forts and a static defence. Looks like I will have to learn some sneaky manouveres to crack this one.
by pob303
Wed Sep 03, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: Confederacy 1863 Onwards
Replies: 15
Views: 5900

Confederacy 1863 Onwards

I seem to have hit a bit of a brick wall :( I have had a busy few weeks learning the game and working up through the different levels of Athena till I am now at the second hardest setting. I had few problems achieving a major victory as the union but I am really struggling to do the same playing as ...
by pob303
Sun Aug 17, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Full Campaign: Gray Fox (Union) vs Mickey3D (CSA) - The CSA point of view
Replies: 137
Views: 44632

Mickey As a relative newbie, I would just like to say a huge thank you to you and GF. I have learnt so much more from your respective AARs than the manual ever taught me. It gives me hope that I will be able to play a PBEM one day soon and not make too much of a fool of myself! Just one question. Wh...

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