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Title: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: OJsDad on April 13, 2017, 09:45:41 AM
I've got both War in the Pacific:AE and War in the East.  I've never got into either one very much.  I been thinking that if I got into a PBEM game with either or both, I would pick it up a lot faster.  So, if anyone is interested in trying either one or both of the these games with me, let me know.  I don't care if your newb at the game like me or experienced. 
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: jomni on April 13, 2017, 09:48:39 AM
Quote from: OJsDad on April 13, 2017, 09:45:41 AM
I've got both War in the Pacific:AE and War in the East.  I've never got into either one very much.  I been thinking that if I got into a PBEM game with either or both, I would pick it up a lot faster.  So, if anyone is interested in trying either one or both of the these games with me, let me know.  I don't care if your newb at the game like me or experienced.

Which side are you playing?
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: Hartford688 on April 13, 2017, 09:51:53 AM
I would consider, but as I am 51, I am not certain I will live long enough to finish either. Wouldn't want to let you down midgame.
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: RyanE on April 13, 2017, 09:58:00 AM
You can assign the next turn in your will.  With WITP, having a real living succession plan might be a good ides.
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 10:00:43 AM
I'm up for WITP:AE for a smaller scenario.
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: jamus34 on April 13, 2017, 10:15:13 AM
I'm in a similar boat, I have WitP:AE and WitW and looking to learn and think playing a noob vs game might help.
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 10:26:27 AM
Tuna and I took a stab at the Coral Sea (or was it Solomons) scenario a few years back.  It was interesting and the stress of trying to use your carriers without losing them was quite tense.  I ended up pulling the plug (sorry again, Tuna) because I just could not figure out how to get my troops loaded up in Rabaul and Truk and then unloaded for combat around Pt Moresby.  They just sat there at 90% loaded for weeks on end.

Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: OJsDad on April 13, 2017, 10:46:17 AM
Quote from: jomni on April 13, 2017, 09:48:39 AM
Quote from: OJsDad on April 13, 2017, 09:45:41 AM
I've got both War in the Pacific:AE and War in the East.  I've never got into either one very much.  I been thinking that if I got into a PBEM game with either or both, I would pick it up a lot faster.  So, if anyone is interested in trying either one or both of the these games with me, let me know.  I don't care if your newb at the game like me or experienced.

Which side are you playing?

You mean for trying to learn or you mean for playing a PBEM game. 
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: OJsDad on April 13, 2017, 10:47:31 AM
Quote from: Hartford688 on April 13, 2017, 09:51:53 AM
I would consider, but as I am 51, I am not certain I will live long enough to finish either. Wouldn't want to let you down midgame.

I'm 48, so not that far behind ya Hartford.  But think of the glory of having it on your tombstone, I completed WitP:AE and/or WitE.   :bd:
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: OJsDad on April 13, 2017, 10:48:48 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 10:00:43 AM
I'm up for WITP:AE for a smaller scenario.

Sounds good SDR.  Do you want to set one up to start the middle of next week sometime.  It's going to be a busy weekend. 
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: OJsDad on April 13, 2017, 10:50:02 AM
Quote from: jamus34 on April 13, 2017, 10:15:13 AM
I'm in a similar boat, I have WitP:AE and WitW and looking to learn and think playing a noob vs game might help.

Jamus, if your up for one or the other, or even both, we can try to get one started middle of next week.  We'll be like a couple of wounded soldiers leaning on each other hobbling back to the aid station.   O0
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: Tuna on April 13, 2017, 11:13:54 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 10:00:43 AM
I'm up for WITP:AE for a smaller scenario.

Hey!!!
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: Tuna on April 13, 2017, 11:15:22 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 10:26:27 AM
Tuna and I took a stab at the Coral Sea (or was it Solomons) scenario a few years back.  It was interesting and the stress of trying to use your carriers without losing them was quite tense.  I ended up pulling the plug (sorry again, Tuna) because I just could not figure out how to get my troops loaded up in Rabaul and Truk and then unloaded for combat around Pt Moresby.  They just sat there at 90% loaded for weeks on end.

Actually I think it was Guadalcanal we did.
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 11:21:03 AM
Quote from: Tuna on April 13, 2017, 11:13:54 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 10:00:43 AM
I'm up for WITP:AE for a smaller scenario.

Hey!!!

I can do two!
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 11:21:47 AM
Quote from: OJsDad on April 13, 2017, 10:48:48 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 10:00:43 AM
I'm up for WITP:AE for a smaller scenario.

Sounds good SDR.  Do you want to set one up to start the middle of next week sometime.  It's going to be a busy weekend.

I'm good (or not god) for any time.  My schedule's pretty erratic, work wise.
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: OJsDad on April 13, 2017, 11:29:39 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 11:21:47 AM
Quote from: OJsDad on April 13, 2017, 10:48:48 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 10:00:43 AM
I'm up for WITP:AE for a smaller scenario.

Sounds good SDR.  Do you want to set one up to start the middle of next week sometime.  It's going to be a busy weekend.

I'm good (or not god) for any time.  My schedule's pretty erratic, work wise.

Mine is too.  I'll PM you next week. 
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: Tuna on April 13, 2017, 11:49:22 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 11:21:03 AM
Quote from: Tuna on April 13, 2017, 11:13:54 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 10:00:43 AM
I'm up for WITP:AE for a smaller scenario.

Hey!!!

I can do two!

I'm just kidding, I was really surprised when you surrendered before, because you were laying a beating on me.
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: Con on April 13, 2017, 01:19:46 PM
I have never played either as PBEM but I would be good fora WitE scenario (not the grand campaign). I can usually commit to a turn every night or two. Would love to do pbem suncr currently I keep trying to determine how to get the Germans across the Volga by turn three and it's making me OCD

Con
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 02:10:52 PM
Quote from: Tuna on April 13, 2017, 11:49:22 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 11:21:03 AM
Quote from: Tuna on April 13, 2017, 11:13:54 AM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 13, 2017, 10:00:43 AM
I'm up for WITP:AE for a smaller scenario.

Hey!!!

I can do two!

I'm just kidding, I was really surprised when you surrendered before, because you were laying a beating on me.

The naval battles were going in my favour but the land battle along the Kokoda track definitely wasn't.  Trying to learn the transport and amphib landings stuff just wasn't working.  I need to sit down and fiddle with it in a single player save/load setting until I get the hang of it, I think.
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on April 14, 2017, 12:37:22 AM
I have a buddy here locally who'd like to get in on a PBEM game of WITP as well if anyone needs an opponent.
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: ArizonaTank on April 14, 2017, 09:42:07 AM
I managed to play about half a year of game time in WitP:AE PBEM a few years back and had a blast.  Took about a year.  A turn every day or every other day.  I got pretty good at turning them around quickly. 

I highly recommend it.  You might want to go with the three day turns.  Also sometimes its hard to find another player who will really stick with it, and who is at your skill level. 

I found that for me, playing a long game with a human opponent, really drove home the logistics nature, and vast distances of the Pacific War.  Truly, the best logistician wins.
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: Rayfer on April 14, 2017, 09:22:25 PM
Quote from: ArizonaTank on April 14, 2017, 09:42:07 AM
I managed to play about half a year of game time in WitP:AE PBEM a few years back and had a blast.  Took about a year.  A turn every day or every other day.  I got pretty good at turning them around quickly. 

I highly recommend it.  You might want to go with the three day turns.  Also sometimes its hard to find another player who will really stick with it, and who is at your skill level. 

I found that for me, playing a long game with a human opponent, really drove home the logistics nature, and vast distances of the Pacific War.  Truly, the best logistician wins.

I've only ever played it solo against the AI where the 3 day turn (which is optional) is really nothing more than 3 consecutively run 1 day turns...I never saw the purpose behind it? Is it the same in PBEM?
Title: Re: WitP:AE and or WitE PBEM
Post by: ArizonaTank on April 14, 2017, 11:13:41 PM
Quote from: Rayfer on April 14, 2017, 09:22:25 PM
Quote from: ArizonaTank on April 14, 2017, 09:42:07 AM
I managed to play about half a year of game time in WitP:AE PBEM a few years back and had a blast.  Took about a year.  A turn every day or every other day.  I got pretty good at turning them around quickly. 

I highly recommend it.  You might want to go with the three day turns.  Also sometimes its hard to find another player who will really stick with it, and who is at your skill level. 

I found that for me, playing a long game with a human opponent, really drove home the logistics nature, and vast distances of the Pacific War.  Truly, the best logistician wins.

Yes the same.  The only purpose is you don't have to play as many turns to move down the calendar.  10 turns a month instead of 30.  The one day turns give you better fidelity, but games can take forever to complete.
I've only ever played it solo against the AI where the 3 day turn (which is optional) is really nothing more than 3 consecutively run 1 day turns...I never saw the purpose behind it? Is it the same in PBEM?