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Mike

In the game I'm in with Jim the pesky Rebs have no trouble keeping my invaders near the coast. I'm scared to move inland.

leure:

I agree the inland supply rules are too liberal.

Mike

Thought this was an interesting read. Wish I lived near Springfield.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20870247/site/newsweek/

Mike

Pretty much agree with everything you said here. The armies in AACW fight on when the historical counterparts would have gone over to the defensive. Only 'Old Wooden Head' Hood would keep attacking and detroy his army. Isn't anyone concerned by the fact that all of Grant's combat elements (except a ...

Mike

[quote="von Beanie"]I believe that something needs to be done to rebalance the PBEM game. It is way too early to make too much play balance, as I've only played about 70 email turns. It also may be a case that I just plain suck as a Yankee, but I think the game still needs some tweaking. C...

Mike

Yes, I floated them deep behind enemy lines and placed them over one region for severela turns. It is lame and gamey so I am not sure if it is WAD. Maybe there are some folks out there who are well versed in the arcane knowledge of AACW inner workings and know the answer, heh? Hmmm, I haven't notic...

Mike

For those clamoring for more specific control: I'd even go as far as to say that the industrialization that we can do as the CSA pushes the bounds of acceptability in that we have far too free a hand to do this. Or don't you think Davis and Co. would have done that? There are, of course, several fa...

Mike

blackbellamy wrote:I bet you anything Burnside's force includes a static unit that can't move. Like that artillery you captured when you initially took the place.

I kept those boys in a seperate force, but I'll double check that one again.

Mike

1. Is it possible to create monster armies that everything bounce off of, or no? 2. Are battle casualties usually in the 1/3 or less category? #2 is important. The ONLY forces that were wiped out IRL were either in Fortresses (Vicksburg, Donelson, etc), or Garrisons that were cut off and in a hopele...

Mike

HAHAHA. This is a hilarious issue. I remember during my first marriage when I was playing Steel Panthers, my wife snuck up behind me and started quoting the combat readout at the bottom of the screen as units fired and took casualties, all done in a silly voice. I laughed, but still felt like an id...

Mike

<raises hand> :D I spent far too many years outside of the wargaming community because of someone else's issues. Lol! My ex wanted me outside the gaming community. Instead I ignored her on gaming days. One of the more minor reasons she's my ex. My upgrade makes my drinks on gaming days. :coeurs: Th...

Mike

From Jabberwock in another thread about this situation... "It is the Erie & Ohio Canal; runs from Erie, PA to the Allegheny River at Franklin (Centre), PA. The Erie Canal, which is also shown on the map but not functional, runs east from Buffalo and connects with the Mohawk River near Utica. Hence ...

Mike

Rafiki wrote:Check posts #7 and #8 above yours

(Or rather, the thread that #7 links to)

Ah so. Thanks.

So... all my games are on hold until this little tidbit of excrement is fixed. Any chance of another quick patch?

Mike

The option buttons to move units by rail or river have disappeared. Has anyone else seen this?

Mike

No offense intended to anyone here, but why does it seem like every thread posted on this forum degenerates into a historical debate? I wasn't really asking about the historical reasons why the Union didn't build many armored frigates - just curious why they disappeared from my reinforcements scree...

Mike

Mike wrote:Very rarely play the AI, mainly just to learn the game, its just not rewarding. The interaction (trash talking) with the opposing player is the fun part.

This is odd, I posted this a day or so ago.

Mike

I would just like to know what is going on when I am forced to retreat!!! You were outgeneraled, out thought, and out fought. :siffle: What you didn't mention, and likely didn't realize, is that Grant crossed the river west of Nashville as part of an intricate (and well thought out... at least in m...

Mike

Very rarely play the AI, mainly just to learn the game, its just not rewarding. The interaction (trash talking) with the opposing player is the fun part.

Mike

I'd rate Glory #1 with Cold Mountain 2nd.

I agree the dialogue in G'burg & G&Gs is too contrived. Ted Turner's attempt to teach history to the masses.

Mike

blackbellamy wrote:so for blockading port purposes a unit containing 1 brig is just as effective as a blockade squadron unit with 6(8?) ships?

That's how I understand it.

I've read somewhere that that will be modified at some future point.

Mike

I use individual ships (frigates & Brigs) for blockading ports, blockade squadrons for escorting transports and blockade boxes, and ironclads for bombardments or blockading ports I suspect there is an Reb ironclad in.

Mike

Was about the report the 'next turn' glitch, but I see I'm too late.

Mike

Grotius wrote:The South has a chance if I'm playing the North!

LOL!

Funny, I feel the same way.

Mike

My PBEM opponent, Mike left me for a vacation with the family. :tournepas I would rather not play the AI, and would be up for a smallish scenario until he gets back. It has only been half a day and am already jonesin for a turn. send email to jimkehn at aol dot com. Lol! I feel so.... unworthy. :p ...

Mike

Didn't somebody say after the war that the South died of an idea?

Mike

[quote="jimkehn"] Not against an opponent of even minimal competence. Even in our (Mike and I) first PBEM game, where I had done historically better, I had not enough men to go on a serious offensive. Everytime I tried to attack, I would get seriously repelled. I have often thought people ...

Mike

Mud, mud, mud. We need more mud. These were my general thoughts when I was looking at weather patterns: 1. Rivers - allow a small chance for freezes and drift ice (snow) slightly further downstream than historical records indicate, but not much, I would say about 3 regions before chance is very sli...

Mike

As you say, AACW just 'feels' right. My only concern is the combat and weather models may need some tweeking, but AGEod seems commited to doing needed fine tuning. This is the best strategic/operational level ACW game since the Victory Games board game 25 years ago.

Mike

Ha! My kids and I used to play this non stop. I sucked at it. I may fail my morale check and have to get it.

Mike

The victory conditions are a little screwed up IMHO. For example if both the South and the North do absolutely nothing for the entire game, it ends with a Stalemate. It will say neither side has accomplished it's objectives. I don't think the South has to do anything besides survive in order to win...

Mike

jimkehn wrote:Mike, I was able to get mine back in the garrison with 1.05c. We'll see what happens when we resolve the turn.

Still not sure why you kicked such enormous butt in that battle!!!!! leure:

You just refuse to accept the moral uprightness of my cause.

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