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9,000! - 4/28/2013 4:41:27 AM

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I joined this honorable Forum September 8, 2005 and this is my 9,000th Post. HOLY CRAP! That is a large number...

Does it mean that I have no life???

Thanks to all you guys over the last eight years. It has been an honor.

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RE: 9,000! - 4/28/2013 6:24:45 AM

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I joined this honorable Forum September 8, 2005 and this is my 9,000th Post. HOLY CRAP! That is a large number...

Pfft...noob.

Yes, it does mean you've been assimilated. We will add your distinctiveness to the collective.

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RE: 9,000! - 4/28/2013 3:05:07 PM

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Are we more Borg-like then...say...Klingon?

Thanks Chickenboy.

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RE: A TRAP??!! - 4/28/2013 7:37:18 PM

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waiting intently...

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RE: A TRAP??!! - 4/28/2013 11:51:40 PM

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Dan went to wedding yesterday and just sent me the turn. Running now...

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August 17. 1942 - 4/29/2013 1:09:56 PM

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August 17, 1942

A decent day is this.

North Pacific
No major activities. The movement of troops is beginning to wind down with everyone being where they plan to be. Have several large supply and fuel convoys running up to here and then that is about it. Have pulled a good number of the AKs back towards Tokyo. Need to increase my ships running around hauling resources. Grabbed nearly 50 from up here.

I-159 poked her nose into Cordova and sank AK Nightingale with a pair of Torps.

Central Pacific
Normal supply and fuel TFs moving here. Reinforcement convoys have finished their work as well. Am trying to decide where to place my two mobile Inf Div that are available right here. Am thinking of Ailinglaplap and Kusaie. Might look at Rabaul for the one as well. Need to make that decision fairly quick.

South Pacific
Very quiet.

Australia
Have been lifting resources out of Normanton. Can only bring in 2-3 small AK or AKL due to Port size but have really gotten a pretty good haul here. Dan tries to hit these ships with Hudson's but has had very little luck so far.

I left 65th Brigade as the main troop component in Exmouth and lifted out the SNLF Brigade that was also there. Moved it to Oosthaven to provide a reserve Inf unit for that area.

DEI
Looking pretty sound. I REALLY need to rearrange the TK--AO--AK--AKL TF running around here. Might totally disrupt my convoy system for a bit and get things better organized.

Thinking about buying out a Manchurian Brigade and sending it to Cocos to free-up the 4th ID. If I pull the ID out and replace with the Brigade I can add a CD unit to the garrison as well. Think I'd like that so there is another major Inf unit available for duty if needed.

Singapore just got 50,000 supply and is now refitting a bunch of aircraft. CV Junyo is repaired tomorrow and shall join-up with her sister and head for Marcus.

Burma
I get some sinkings here but not where I plan. Dan runs some ships into Ramree and restocks it with 50 Fighters. I have several small Sweeps go in and my Tojos take losses while dishing it back. While the furball is going on up there, a strike by 12 Zero and 19 Kate penetrate the defense against little opposition and sink a DMS and AK with Torps. The AK is LOADED because I destroy 146 Vehicles. NICE! A small victory...

Dan is--apparently--basing his B-17s at Imphal. Over two dozen hit Mandalay and do little damage. Order some recon of that base. About the reliable way to kill those monsters is to do it on the ground.

My attack at 55,46 occurs. Both ID assault a Brit Inf Brig, Easyern HQ, an Inf Bn, and an Artie unit. Barely miss a 1-1. Losses a re pretty light and we'll see what happens. Not bad but not good either.

Have now got 3 of the 4 ML SS in Singers now. They are ordered to lay mines in that hex. He has ships going there and I am sure the use of 120 mines will be quite enjoyable.

I-27 sinks AK Ima near Koggala this day and misses another AK in the same TF. SS have definitely been on a tear as of late.

China
Very calm with both sides moving units around the lines.

Home Islands
BB Musashi enters service! GREAT. THe yards points opened by this shall allow me to accelerate every CV left due in 1944--1945.

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August 18, 1942 - 4/29/2013 3:09:31 PM

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Just found out how much action is occurring elsewhere when Burma's skies are closed due to rain. The answer? NOT MUCH!

Am finishing a few little dot hex captures and took Manado this day. It sort of got forgotten as I swept along and just never got around to grabbing it. There are 4-5 dot bases SW of there that need dealt with.

The 4 Nvl Guard that took Manado each are now prepping for a western Sumatra base to add to their strength. The Brigade at Manado (4th) will move back to Java and serve as an Infantry Reserve there.

Burma
1. Only major aerial action today was around Mandalay. A group of 25 4EB and then another of 14 came in and were met by nearly 40 Fighters. Two Liberators dropped and a Fort. Several more were destroyed on landing so we'll call this a good day there.

2. The 4EB are flying from Imphal (AF-7) and I show no fighters present there. Will try to smash it in a turn or two with 100+ Helen. Cannot keep my Tojo's flyng at full strength so I am resting my big Sentais for 2 days and then shall Sweep.

3. He is concentrating his IO Fleet at Akyab. Interesting choice. It shows as having 135 Fighters at the base. I am toying with the idea of Sweeping the base with everything I have then launch a Torp Plane attack that afternoon using Kates and Bettys. If it gets swept by 3 Sentai of 42 Tojo in the morning, then the afternoon skies MIGT be clear enough for Zero escorted raids to penetrate and do some damage. Want to think on that some...

CV Junyo gets back into action today. Her Torp damage is done so she forms up with Hiyo and Ryujo and heads north to pick-up her air group. The Akyab Raid COULD have them added into the attack. Am not sure if that is a wise risk but these three CVs could be added to the 4 CVE for the combined attack. The 7 CV would carry 111 Z, 69 V, and 58 K.. This would be a sizeable wallop added to the land side of the attack. Problem is I could not GUARANTEE they would attack Akayb shipping. My luck would have them attack somewhere nearby with 5,000,000 fighters flying CAP...

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Ftr Comp - 4/29/2013 4:28:25 PM

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Here is a 'normal' mix of Allied planes the Japanese are fighting in Burma right now.

The Escorts fought off the CAP and the Kates sank a pair of AKL. Japan lost 3 Z and 6 Kates for 4 Allied.

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RE: Ftr Comp - 4/29/2013 4:42:28 PM

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Did you accelerate Musashi, or was that part of the RA mod?

I would call you "Crazy John" if you did accelerate her.....

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RE: Ftr Comp - 4/29/2013 7:00:19 PM

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She comes in a few months earlier in RA. I did manage to not have to stop her while getting the other '42 CVs completed.

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RE: Ftr Comp - 4/29/2013 8:33:10 PM

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Tojos sweep...Tojos sweep...
Rinse...repeat...

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RE: Ftr Comp - 4/29/2013 8:59:45 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: ny59giants

Tojos sweep...Tojos sweep...
Rinse...repeat...

+1

Sweeping Tojos versus...well...anything the Allies have in July 1942? All. Day. Long.

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RE: Ftr Comp - 4/30/2013 10:38:01 PM

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Hi John, in RA 5.0 you still have A6M4-A6M4J-A6M8J line? do you think it's worth to invest in that R&D path?
I read quickly your AAR, probably I lost something, are you still planning to invade Bengal?

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RE: Ftr Comp - 5/1/2013 8:00:58 AM

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The M4 is an excellent aircraft. I have found it to be very competitive through 1943. As to the later airframes, I do not know. FatR is better to ask that. Stanislav?

I am going to sling the CVs and CVEs into the Bay of Bengal for a serious raid. This force can take on anything in the IO EXCEPT to the US CVs. I think they are at Hawaii by now. If they are doing what I expect then they are a long ways away. If I am wrong...well...it could be BAD! We just put 8-23-42 into the books and I expect to launch this raid in about 3 days. Have moved some more Emilys into the area to better my knowledge of current movements as well as recon major ports.

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Ramree - 5/2/2013 1:06:52 PM

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August 24, 1942

We should Sweep: RIGHT?

The day over the skies of Ramree:

32 Tojo vs. 101 Fighters: WILD Furball
17 Zero 19 Kate vs. 95 F: Lose 2 Z and 3 Kate but sink an AVP and AK.
36 Tojo vs. 69 F: Solid Tojo Work
23 Tojo vs. 51 F: Solid Tojo Work

By Combat Report the score is 4 Tojo, 2 Zero, and 3 Kate for 24 Allied Fighters. The REAL Report, however, shows 8 Tojo (5 ATA and 3 on Ground) for 57 Fighters (15 Hurri, 11 Kitty, 22 P-40, and 9 P-39/-400).

Should we Sweep: YES!

Tomorrow we test the skies over Akyab...

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RE: Ramree - 5/2/2013 1:38:51 PM

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That's starting to look like good stuff there. Keep it up!

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What to do? What to do? - 5/2/2013 9:43:29 PM

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Dan spent the day hiking while I was working an Open Shift (Lucky him!) and I just emailed to prod out a turn. It is on the way I am told.

GOOD NEWS:
KB is now fully refitted. Tomorrow's turn will see CarDiv1 reach Yokohoma and everyone shall be together for the upcoming party. Will go through the specifics of what I plan for Fleet TF Organization:

KB-1: CarDiv1, 1 CVL, 2 BC
KB-2: CarDiv2, 2 CVL, 2 BC
KB-3: CarDIv5, 2 CVL, BB's Yamato and Musashi
STF: Several CAs that will gain BB--BCs if needed

CAs 10 present, 8 CL, and 36 DD.

This is the KB in late-August 1942. Will sit in Yokohoma for a day or two and then move to Marcus for the time being.

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Bring 'em ON! - 5/2/2013 10:33:17 PM

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August 25, 1942

WE Sweep both Ramree and Akyab with two Sentai of Tojo each and get OK results. Have figured out that THREE Sweeps are truly much more stronger then doing two. Lesson learned in that we'll concentrate on a base each day and not divide efforts.

Totals:

Akyab had 73 Allied Fighters
Ramree had 33 F

Japan lost 24 Tj (12 ATA--12 on Ground) in exchange for 43 Enemy (10 Hurricane, 20 P-39/-400, and 13 P-40)

Learned a VALUABLE at Akyab. Two Sweep cleared the skies. I shall do the same with FOUR Sweeps in 2-3 Days and launch a massed CV--LBA attack on Akyab's shipping. LOTS of warships present...ummmm....Japan hungry...

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Ramree Dancing - 5/4/2013 12:05:32 AM

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August 26-27, 1942

Ramree Area
Have to admit I am beginning to like this scenario some. My Tojos are knocking down the enemy fighters and their morale is headed down as some are beginning to break away from the fight early. Gotta like that.

Man---LOTS of planes are moving into Burma. I have 3 Daitai of Betty---Nell, 2 Daitai of Kates as well as an equal number of Zeros that will base out of Rangoon. Magwe will carry a BUNCH of Tojo as well as 36+ Vals. Prome serves as a Tojo Base as well. Mandalay will be stocked with a crapload of Helen--Sally. Add to this total 244 planes on the mini-KB (110 Z, 79 Val, 55 kate) and we have a massive concentration of fighting power to fling at Ramree and Akyab.

The last two days have seen my Kates sortie and sink 4 AKL, 1 AM, 2 AK, and 1 CM. The 26th saw just a few losses but the 27th was rough with losing 15 Zero and 12 Kates. SS are quite active with an AK sunk each day.

We are pulling the aerial trigger on the 29th.

Yokohoma
Air Search out of the Aleutians is picking up several TF SE at extreme range.

Time to move the Kaigun. The Fleet departs Yokohoma for Marcus. Organization:

KB-1 (Yamaguchi Tamon) Akagi, Kaga, Ryujo, 2 BC, 2 CA, 1 CL, 9 DD
KB-2 (Nagumo Chuichi) Hiryu, Soryu, Shoho, Zuiho, 2 BC, 2 CA, 1 CL, 9 DD
KB-3 (Kusaka--I think) Shokaku, Zuikaku, Nisshin, 2 BB, 2 CA, 1 CL, 7 DD
STF 3 CA, 3 CL, 4 DD

That is the state of the state...

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IJN SS - 5/6/2013 2:06:26 AM

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August 29, 1942

The Japanese SS Fleet had a fairly rough start to the campaign. I could not believe the amount of DUDS and MISSES that occurred from Dec--Mar! Since those opening months the subs have been doing steadily better. There was good success around western Australia during Dan's Campaign there and lots of hits as well as sinkings now occurring in the Bay of Bengal and IO. An area of steady accomplishment has been up north in the Aleutians and Gulf of Alaska.

The 29th serves as a banner day as the sub arm sinks THREE ships!

I-159 sinks AK Hawaiian near Seward.

I-3 sinks AK Ohioan also near Seward

I-175 sinks AK Diamond Head near French Frigate Shoal.

Not a bad day whatsoever...

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Conflicts - 5/6/2013 6:38:39 PM

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Been doing caboose work, celebrating B-Day, and FINISHING remodel work within our house so I have not been able to Post much.

Date: September 2, 1942

Postponed the attack on Ramree and Akyab Shipping for the arrival of some BIG GUNS. The Mini-KB is at Georgetown and it has just been joined by 4 BB, 4 CA, and 10 DD fresh from the Home Islands. Game Plan: We'll move back to Pt Blair and then move to six hexes distance from Akyab to attack shipping. Once this attack occurs we send in the CAs to kill shipping and the BBs to blast the AF. This is the plan now and it shall hold.

Currently control the air over Ramree and will throw the entire kitchen sink at Akyab.

Staged a good raid on Imphal a couple of days ago that knocked down over 20 Fighters and blasted some B-17s on the ground. NICE!

Not much of a report but it gives some ideas of things happening...

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Sept 4, 1942 - 5/8/2013 7:28:30 AM

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September 4, 1942

This has definitely gotten fun in the Burma Area! The ground war is some manuever with straight in fighting resulting in little-to-no change. The air war, however, has become the highlight of nearly every turn. For those of you I doubted regarding SWEEP, SWEEP, SWEEP (Michael) I thoroughly apologize. The Tojo has turned the Burma Theatre around.

There are now 6 complete Sentai of with two Chutai of Tojo (270+ planes) CRUSHING aerial opposition. Over the last four days Dan has been forced to abandon Imphal after its fighters were broken and the AF hit by 100 Bombers. Ramree has been cleared, Dan moves Fighters in, I crush them (like today), he leaves it, I sweep, he comes back, I crush him, etc...

The only difference presently is that I have now committed my bombers to the task of closing Ramree PERIOD. I have 6 Sentai of Helen--Sally operating from Moulmein flying daily strikes here for the last couple of turns. AF is now at over 50% damage and climbing.

Here was today's action over Ramree:

25 Tojo vs. 69 Fighters
18 Tojo vs. 51 F
13 Tojo and 103 Bombers vs. 29 F
50 Tojo vs. 23 Fighters
13 Zero 9 Kate vs. 10 Fighters
3 Tj and 17 B vs 1 F

The Bombing raid came in and I had kittens watching it but the 13 Escorts kept the enemy from shooting down a single bomber. They blasted the AF and destroyed 9 planes on the ground. The second smaller raid added more to the first's totals. NICE! The Kates bagged an AKL for the second day in a row.

Total Losses for the Day:
Japan--1 Zero, 4 Kate, 13 Tojo: 18 Planes
Allied--24 Hurricanes, 4 Kittyhawks, 3 P-38, 2 P-39, 24 P-40, and 5 Sea Hurricanes: 62 Fighters

PLANNING:
I am letting Dan think I am target fixated at Ramree. Just landed the 9th Air Fleet HQ and 1st Air Flotilla HQ. They will arrive at Magwe and Mandalay on the 5th or 6th and then deploy. These units will vastly bolster my air support at these bases. Once ready, the Vals, Kates, and Betty--Nells move in and the Mini-KB sweeps up the coastline to sink anything at Ramree or Akyab. The STF of 4 CA, 2 CL, and 7 DD will move into Akyab waters followed by a bombardment TF of BBs Ise--Hyuga, Fuso--Yamashiro, 2 CL, and 8 DD.

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RE: Sept 4, 1942 - 5/8/2013 1:54:39 PM

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For those of you I doubted regarding SWEEP, SWEEP, SWEEP (Michael) I thoroughly apologize. The Tojo has turned the Burma Theatre around.

Its been about time that you listened to your counselor and General Staff.

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RE: Sept 4, 1942 - 5/8/2013 2:53:04 PM

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I DO pay attention to my loyal readers and advisors...SOMETIMES...

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Update - 5/11/2013 10:04:17 PM

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Hello All. We're at September 9th. Life has been beyond chaotic and I feel it is really impacting my game play/planning/quality of game oversight. Sent this email to Dan just this afternoon and I thought I'd like to share it before going back to work tonight:

Hey Dan.

Wanted to write this separate of a turn.

Life here has gotten crazy busy as we move towards summer. The store business has picked up�this is good and bad�and it is demanding more time. Paula and the boys are also demanding more time. My gaming requires more time and it seems sleep is the biggest loser within the equation. It is impacting my mood and I am much more irritable of late.

I find myself halfassedly doing the turns trying to keep a good pace up for you and the campaign. Due to this, I am short-cutting the turns from my side. While this has not cost me horrifically yet it is only a matter of time until it does. You have become such a masterful opponent since our last contest that I am continually impressed with your thinking, tactics, and work. Your opponent needs to be at his best to effectively give you the game that both of us want and deserve. This leads me to a proposal to see if we can keep on track but improve my playing abilities. On Sun�Mon�Tues I generally have the time to truly devote to each turn and can, therefore, do several without issue. It is during the week on Wed�Thurs--Fri�sometimes Sat that I need to slow down our play. If it is OK with you I�d like to drop down to a turn a day on those days so I can give the turns what they deserve.

How does that sound?

My AAR fits a similar description. I can only do entries on Sun�Mon in any detail and this also is driving me nuts. My readers/OUR readers deserve better as well. They need to �see� inside BOTH of our minds as the game develops and right now that is not happening.

Perhaps I am stressing on this too much but I felt like I needed to throw it out before it becomes something much more serious. Right now there are portions of the �board� that I only look at once every 4-5 turns and this is not good. With YOU, my Southern Gentleman, it could be DANGEROUS and fatal.

Thoughts?

John

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RE: Update - 5/12/2013 5:02:34 AM

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Hi John,

I think it's a perfectly reasonable course to take. I imagine Dan will agree. The game and the AAR are for entertainment and it does a good job of keeping me entertained, for one. I would hate to see it come to a premature end because you didn't have the time you require to do it right and something got rushed or missed. That would be no good for either one of you. If the pace is too slow for Dan and he wants or needs more WitP than you can provide then he always has the option to start a second game. He's a real class act. I don't expect he'll have any issues with a slower pace.

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RE: Update - 5/12/2013 5:55:43 AM

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Thanks.

Dan wrote back and is A OK with things. I was just getting depressed because I've been 'pushing' the game and it hasn't been very fun because I feel rushed on every turn. When I load, watch, and do orders in 30 minutes MOST OF THE TIME then that isn't good at all. Big thing is fully developing the AAR. Haven't been able to do that and I apologize to the readers for that. Dan gets about 4 Posts in for my every one and this needs to change. Want to provide more details, planning, and THINKING within the AAR and, perhaps, now we can. We shall have to see about that!

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RE: Update - 5/12/2013 11:55:42 AM

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quote:

Big thing is fully developing the AAR. Haven't been able to do that and I apologize to the readers for that. Dan gets about 4 Posts in for my every one and this needs to change. Want to provide more details, planning, and THINKING within the AAR and, perhaps, now we can. We shall have to see about that!

Thanks for keeping up the AAR. Don't feel compelled to keep up with Dan, he is a verbose son of a gun :-). It's just interesting to see different points of view from 2 excellent players. If this has been your "rushed" game it's going to be fun to watch when you are taking your time. Good luck!

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RE: Update - 5/12/2013 12:45:36 PM

janh

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ORIGINAL: John 3rd
Thanks.

Dan wrote back and is A OK with things. I was just getting depressed because I've been 'pushing' the game and it hasn't been very fun because I feel rushed on every turn. When I load, watch, and do orders in 30 minutes MOST OF THE TIME then that isn't good at all. Big thing is fully developing the AAR. Haven't been able to do that and I apologize to the readers for that. Dan gets about 4 Posts in for my every one and this needs to change. Want to provide more details, planning, and THINKING within the AAR and, perhaps, now we can. We shall have to see about that!

It is fully understandable. Rather than rushing turns when I don't quite have the time to enjoy them, I would and do oft simply not play for weeks at a time, but that's of course not a fair option for PBEM. Fortunately little brother AI is an understanding partner and never complains.

Your games and AARs have been most enjoyable and fun to read and contribute. Not to mention all the amusing side stories popping up now and then, Caboose and wives and what not. It's been a great game to follow, and I am sure there are many exciting surprises waiting in the near future in Burma and NorPac. I hope you'll find fun with and from this game again soon, as much or more than we have reading your AAR!

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RE: Update - 5/12/2013 1:24:38 PM

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No worries, John. All of us voyeurs out here watching your match with CR understand the demands of RL. You will do us the highest service, and Dan too, by giving RL the time it demands so that when can flip a turn, you are not rushed. If the pace slows, so be it. Better to have a good match than a fast one.

Best regards, Paul

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