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charlesonmission

Thanks for the update on the game mechanics. I had no idea ships had to be in offensive to stop river crossing (did they change that rule). The CSA started burning towns first in KY (they gave me the idea). Desperate times basically.... Yes, your ships need to be in offensive posture to be able to s...

charlesonmission

Yeah, so maybe that is what is happening. You have to fully blockade the space to get the 90% likelihood of blocking? Also, Kentuckian thinks that you have to be on offensive to stop riverine movement.

havi wrote:and check on the river region how many riverboats/ships u need to block that place!

charlesonmission

I just confirmed, all 3 are blocked there with at least 4 ships (not transports) in defensive position.

havi wrote:look closer how your fleets are positioned! u leave always one spot unblocked on the river!

charlesonmission

I've been wondering the same thing. In the next video, a corps did it via river movement. I think it might be that blocking river movement is only 90% effective? This AAR has been both thoroughly entertaining and educational Charles. Thank you! Has anybody been able to share some insight on how Long...

charlesonmission

The Union has its first big wins in the game, but DC is very threatened.

charlesonmission

The game is running again on a more normal schedule (moving in real life really slew it down). We've now entered 1863.

charlesonmission

Has anyone downloaded Windows 10? Any issues/problems with the game on Windows 10?

charlesonmission

I thought, incorrectly, that there may only be a few elements in NM. I was wrong. :) Yeah.... at this point, I think I'm going to focus on building some really large forces till the NM gets back to about 100. Charles, you're facing an admirable foe who has made good use of his interior lines, good l...

charlesonmission

Blockade is at 50% I think. The max is 100%, so there is a ways to go. Kentucky has used his forces very well. I was way too aggressive in MO and AL. No other explanation. Charles, I just caught up watching your let's play (had to start from the beginning again). This is the most exciting one so far...

charlesonmission

Did you look at this series?

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0elpXyl8LDXJxQTNGdvk_zwB_ZYGv-0A

veb_yw wrote:Just wanted to say I really appreciate your tutorial and AAR videos. Wish there were more beginner level help though.

charlesonmission

This sounds right. I sent a very heave infantry force. I realized that I being really lazy when computing those numbers above, the numbers are actually much much worse. I only saw two cavalry elements for a max of 1200 Union troopers, the rest of the horse numbers are likely made up from supply unit...

charlesonmission

Yes, 75 hits (it was the fort artillery, not coastal artillery with them)

Cardinal Ape wrote:It went by quick - Did I see that army in Mobile take 75 hits on the retreat? I wonder if that was because they had a slow moving coastal artillery with them?

charlesonmission

No I didn't.

FightingBuckeye wrote:Did you build any industry in StLo that is now in CSA hands or was it just the regular structures?

charlesonmission

Hi, yes, everything was fine (in real life, in the game... the Union is in trouble). Hit a busy time at work and then was away for the weekend. Thanks for asking. The last video posted was on the 21st and Charles hasn't been on this site in six days. I hope you're doing alright healthwise Charles an...

charlesonmission

Can't agree more. Now that the corps command is set, it will be better now. I really should have moved McClellan to Harpers Ferry earlier... if I had done that, I wouldn't have lost it. I think that your Mississippi campaign is a little too ambitious. You need those men in MD now. I would have pulle...

charlesonmission

In YouTube, you can switch to HD by clicking on setting in circle tool in the bottom right of the screen and then in settings change it to HD. YouTube defaults to what it think your bandwidth can handle, but you can manually change it per video. Charles, thank you for another entertaining and inform...

charlesonmission

I think this is an interesting point. In my current PBEM YouTube AAR, the CSA is running circles around me and my NM is still above 90. More likely, the CSA wins in the long haul through VPs... basically, in my mind, if the CSA can hold on to significant territory including objective and strategic c...

charlesonmission

Yes, it's looking bad for the Union. I'll need 62 to regroup... just lost Harpers Ferry and Grant was pushed out of Dyer TN.

charlesonmission

I've just started a new YouTube AAR, this time as the Union.
http://www.ageod-forum.com/showthread.php?39642-YouTube-AAR-charlesonmission-%28Union%29-versus-Kentuckian-%28CSA%29
Here is the YouTubeseries.

Charles

charlesonmission

Time to start another YouTube AAR. This time I'll be the Union. The playlist is here or follow the channel . Settings Delayed Commitment: Medium Delay Foreign Entry: Normal Historical Attrition" On Activation Rule: Veteran Option Naval Box Handling: Standard Extended Pool: Historical Allowance Easy ...

charlesonmission

Hi, just about to start up a new PBEM/YouTube series, this time as the Union.

If the traffic penalty working as expected now? I offered to set it to low.

Charles

charlesonmission

I think what Pocus is saying, the 1.06 might have another tiny change or two compared from 1.06RC3. We've always updated full patches from any previous patch level, so I think you should be fine. Thanks Charles, I know the patch are comprehensive but the statement from Pocus Better apply 1.06 on top...

charlesonmission

Forts allow you to maintain some MC (5% minimum I believe). But definitely not 100%.

Straight Arrow wrote:Okay, it's driver error.

I wondered about the MC being so high, but I guessed it was a fort effect, shrugged and went on - Big mistake.

charlesonmission

You can apply it over 1.04. Pocus, I'm still by 1.04 and I assume 1.06RC3 is not available anymore since the official patch 1.06 has been released. As the basis which the patch is applied on seems to have an importance, what is the best choice in my case? Applying 1.06 on 1.04 or on purchased versio...

charlesonmission

In my PBEM AAR on YouTube against Ironclad, I was the CSA and spent a lot of time out west. Taking and holding Tuscon, Denver and the gold mines at Pike Peek. There is a lot there for the CSA just as there was historically. I think the CSA gives it up at their peril.

charlesonmission

If you take over a town, set up batteries, patrol the rivers, take over RRs via military control, any of those impact CSA overall productions and supply flow. I can understand that (objective points) but the point was not geographical targets but cutting the CSA into parts. This should effect rail (...

charlesonmission

The game sets New Orleans, Vicksburg and Memphis as objective cities. Further, there are some Victory Point places as well (Island 10?) and Baton Rouge - I believe. So, the Union can gain a lot by clearing the Mississippi and the CSA loses lots - particular if New Orleans is lost. There isn't a spec...

charlesonmission

It takes 25% or more MC to use the RR through a region. If you want to stop the use of the RR, then you'll need to increase your military control (MC) to greater than 75%. This is WAD. its all good I dont really get ticked off or get annoyed by post online addressed to me :P I just hope they could f...

charlesonmission

The tutorials were meant to be step by step - I even think I say click with the mouse, etc. Are you looking for very specific tutorials (for example, what to do with supply wagons?) Can you give an example in that context.

Mickey3D wrote:Indeed, a new mission for Charlesonmission.

charlesonmission

Yes, Gray Fox sums it up well. I'll likely do another PBEM YouTube this summer, this time from the Union perspective. Most people were requesting the CSA first, hence that's what you have now. :) If you are new to the game, the video tutorials are likely a better place to start, though if you've bee...

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