Diggin' Out

Matrix Games Forums

Forums Register Login Photo Gallery Member List Search Calendars FAQ

My Profile Inbox Address Book My Subscription My Forums Log Out

Diggin' Out

View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as: Guest

Users viewing this topic: none

Printable Version

All Forums >> [Current Games From Matrix.] >> [World War II] >> Steel Panthers World At War & Mega Campaigns >> Diggin' Out

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

Diggin' Out - 3/21/2001 11:05:00 AM

Don

Posts: 810
Joined: 7/12/2000
From: Elk Grove, CA (near Sacramento)
Status: offline

Many weeks ago, I got the "dig in" order from WB. In preparation to make scenarios for the NA mega-campaign, I had to build a sandbag bunker around the computer,and open all windows to let in the maximum amount of flies. Since we could not leave this bunker for the duration, again per orders I stocked up on C-rations, coffee and cokes. Man what a grind, but what a blast too. Everyone did so much in this period of time it was amazing! The hot days, the freezing nights, the same clothes.... :eek: ;) :eek: :p Now it's time for the bunker to come down, because my part is done. Hope my vacuum is good for sand! My only question to WB is: Can I take a shower now? :rolleyes: :D :p :eek:

_____________________________

Don "Sapper" Llewellyn

Post #: 1

- 3/21/2001 12:14:00 PM

USMCGrunt

Posts: 174
Joined: 1/17/2001
From: Yarmouth, ME, US
Status: offline

quote:

Originally posted by Don: Many weeks ago, I got the "dig in" order from WB. In preparation to make scenarios for the NA mega-campaign, I had to build a sandbag bunker around the computer,and open all windows to let in the maximum amount of flies. Since we could not leave this bunker for the duration, again per orders I stocked up on C-rations, coffee and cokes. Man what a grind, but what a blast too. Everyone did so much in this period of time it was amazing! The hot days, the freezing nights, the same clothes.... Now it's time for the bunker to come down, because my part is done. Hope my vacuum is good for sand! My only question to WB is: Can I take a shower now? :

Waittaminute now Don! You got FOOD?!!! We play testers had to subsist on sweat and sand for the whole time. We don't have to worry about the shower though, Wild Bill sent someone by to hose us down with cold water and keep us alert the whole time. :D :rolleyes: ;) :p

_____________________________

USMCGrunt Then it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, 'ow's yer soul?" But it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll! -Rudyard Kipling-

(in reply to Don)

Post #: 2

- 3/21/2001 1:28:00 PM

Don

Posts: 810
Joined: 7/12/2000
From: Elk Grove, CA (near Sacramento)
Status: offline

Er, uh, NO! Don't know how that slipped in there. Hehheh. Don

_____________________________

Don "Sapper" Llewellyn

(in reply to Don)

Post #: 3

- 3/21/2001 2:19:00 PM

Wild Bill

Posts: 6821
Joined: 4/7/2000
From: Smyrna, Ga, 30080
Status: offline

At ease, men! Find some shade...if you can! After a grueling seven weeks of desert warfare in the harshest of conditions, we weary warriors of the Wehrmacht are leaving the desert. Many are shipping out to the East Front. (Crazy volunteers! I thought after working with for two months they would know better!) You'll be enlisted in von Wallace's Brigade or Marauder's Schwerpunkt. Such is the life of a soldier! Some of you are going on R&R. A few have been sent to our "special" hospital where you will be continously slapped around by our General Patton "look-a-like." Flies, heat, bullets, sand, misery. Sorry about the food. I found sand is good fiber material, haven't you? So to my dust-laden, sand doused, smelly comrades of war, a weary salute and a profound thanks from the Colonel. And I got dibs on the shower! Rank should get you something. Oberst von Wilder, Commanding, Groupe Dietsl, DAK, North Africa

_____________________________

In Arduis Fidelis
Wild Bill Wilder
Independent Game Consultant

(in reply to Don)

Post #: 4

- 3/21/2001 5:05:00 PM

Don

Posts: 810
Joined: 7/12/2000
From: Elk Grove, CA (near Sacramento)
Status: offline

Well, you know it's about done if WB is back on the forum! He's been a busy guy. But, if I learned one thing, it's this: The desert was one stinkyplace! :D

_____________________________

Don "Sapper" Llewellyn

(in reply to Don)

Post #: 5

- 3/21/2001 7:04:00 PM

K_Tiger

Posts: 30
Joined: 3/13/2001
From: Germany
Status: offline

Bill...are you sure it means group Ditsl???...i think it`s Dietl...without "s" "what right is..must be right"... ;)

_____________________________

(in reply to Don)

Post #: 6

- 3/22/2001 7:45:00 AM

Wild Bill

Posts: 6821
Joined: 4/7/2000
From: Smyrna, Ga, 30080
Status: offline

Actually I spelled it Dietsl, at least in the campaign. Since he is a Colonel of my own making, I took his name from a novel I read on WW2, called "The Young Lions." Probably a phonetic spelling (G)..WB

_____________________________

In Arduis Fidelis
Wild Bill Wilder
Independent Game Consultant

(in reply to Don)

Post #: 7

- 3/22/2001 10:30:00 AM

BryanMelvin

Posts: 1555
Joined: 7/28/2000
From: Colorado, USA
Status: offline

After a grueling seven weeks of desert warfare in the harshest of conditions, we weary warriors of the Wehrmacht are leaving the desert. Many are shipping out to the East Front. (Crazy volunteers! I thought after working with for two months they would know better!) You'll be enlisted in von Wallace's Brigade or Marauder's Schwerpunkt. Such is the life of a soldier! Some of you are going on R&R. A few have been sent to our "special" hospital where you will be continously slapped around by our General Patton "look-a-like." Flies, heat, bullets, sand, misery. Sorry about the food. I found sand is good fiber material, haven't you? So to my dust-laden, sand doused, smelly comrades of war, a weary salute and a profound thanks from the Colonel. And I got dibs on the shower! Rank should get you something. Oberst von Wilder, Commanding, Groupe Dietsl, DAK, North Africa[/B][/QUOTE] Ah the East Front beckons DAK Volunteers! We'll see how the Russki's Fight.. Let me tell you that the 5.0 version of SPWAW has revolutionized East Front Combat! National Chactoristic's work and these Russki's Fight. :D :D If you like EF battles stay tuned..

_____________________________

MarauderMel

http://www.wargamer.com/hosted/Steelpanthers/index.asp

(in reply to Don)

Post #: 8

- 3/22/2001 8:44:00 PM

panda124c

Posts: 1692
Joined: 5/23/2000
From: Houston, TX, USA
Status: offline

quote:

Originally posted by BryanMelvin: After a grueling seven weeks of desert warfare in the harshest of conditions, we weary warriors of the Wehrmacht are leaving the desert. Many are shipping out to the East Front. (Crazy volunteers! I thought after working with for two months they would know better!) You'll be enlisted in von Wallace's Brigade or Marauder's Schwerpunkt. Such is the life of a soldier! Some of you are going on R&R. A few have been sent to our "special" hospital where you will be continously slapped around by our General Patton "look-a-like." Flies, heat, bullets, sand, misery. Sorry about the food. I found sand is good fiber material, haven't you? So to my dust-laden, sand doused, smelly comrades of war, a weary salute and a profound thanks from the Colonel. And I got dibs on the shower! Rank should get you something. Oberst von Wilder, Commanding, Groupe Dietsl, DAK, North Africa

Ah the East Front beckons DAK Volunteers! We'll see how the Russki's Fight.. Let me tell you that the 5.0 version of SPWAW has revolutionized East Front Combat! National Chactoristic's work and these Russki's Fight. :D :D If you like EF battles stay tuned..[/B][/QUOTE] Some of use hope that after your tour of the Eastern Front you will be sent to sunny Italy for some R&R. :D

_____________________________

(in reply to Don)

Post #: 9