Slitherine

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ORIGINAL: thedoctorking

The stupid forum software is not allowing me to quote your post in reply at all now

I concur with your plan. I am going to try to hold Novgorod strongly, maybe not so determined to hold on to Vitebsk. I think of the main line of resistance as the Luga/Lake Ilmen/Pola and that rough terrain down to Vyazma. I'm assuming that the Germans are going to go all-out for Moscow but if they are pushing more strongly against me I'll hold forward of that position at the southern end of my line (around Velikye Luki) and putting my main effort on the Luga. I plan to fortify Novgorod heavily. I could use some admin points to build fortified regions (and equip them with MG-Mortar artillery and sapper battalions) around there. Maybe down the Luga too but I realize that would run quickly into cash. I hope to hold Leningrad.
[edit] what it didn't like was the smileys. Weird...

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ORIGINAL: Drakken

To STAVKA Chief of Staff Neogodhobo
From: General of the Army Drakken, Central Front

We confirm receipt of the plan for the Central Front, in preparation for a possible invasion of the Motherland by Fascist Germany. After review of the situation, we like to bring the following comments to your attention:

a) The crease just north of the Vitebsk salient weakens our right flank by stretching it longer, thus requiring more units to cover its width and rear area. Furthermore, it creates a wedge inside our line, leaving the north side of Vitebsk exposed to a flanking maneuver by the Fascists. We request straightening this section of the front instead, by occupying the marshy grounds in front of Newel-Gurki line and fortifying there.

b) As described, the Dnepr would be a very strong line, which would make it very unlikely that the Fascists army would confront it head on. However, the landbridge between the Dvina and the Dnepr would be very vulnerable, being covered by a single line of defence. We request shifting the second and third line of defence North of Smolensk, to block the path toward Vyasma.

c) The forward position of the Armies and Corps in the Central Front, so close to the Polish-German border, make them extra susceptible to be surrounded by the Fascist Armies, especially in the Minsk area. We request special allocation of railroad wagons and resources for the evacuation of as many infantry Divisions and Corps through the Prypiat Marshes.

d) If the worst case scenario occurs, we are worried that there will be a shortage of troops to be able to build the second and third line of defense. Reinforcements should be given to the Central Front in priority, to defend the direct road toward Moscow and to build fortified positions.

e) SECRET We have strong reasons to believe that Colonel General Pavlov, Centre Front, will not be up-to-task at all if events unfold. In fact, evidence strongly suggests that his lack of preparation and incompetence might be, in fact, a willful invitation to Fascists to invade the Soviet Union. We request his immediate arrest, with his military file transmitted to NKVD as soon as a suitable replacement is recommended by STAVKA.

Following these proposals, an amended war plan will be presented to STAVKA for presentation.

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ORIGINAL: Drakken

Here is the modified plan that we submit for review to STAVKA for the Central Front.

We hope Comrade Neogodhobo will be indulgent that my talent is for making war on the enemies of the Soviet people, not for drawing on maps.

https://imgur.com/FUFKqXG

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ORIGINAL: Psych0

Marshall of the Soviet Union reporting for duty. I gladly accept the honour of the Southern Sector Command.

1. Request permission to retreat out of German striking distance with all available forces
2. Propose to be allocated the majority of T1-2 rail cap to send any excess units to Center/North Sectors for critical defense of Leningrad and Moscow.
3. I can give up all my airforce as well as long as new AF is created in the South after T10
4. Suggest we split start of turn AP equally between Stavka and 3 Sectors (14 + 3 x 12 for T1). Use carefully and any leftovers at end of turn then automatically are divided equally next turn again.
5. Presume Stavka does all industry evac, unit creation and allocation and eventually rail conversion. Airforce by each Sector but allocated by Stavka?
6. Will accept any Sector boundary Stavka deems appropriate
7. Propose humbly that our primary strategic objective for this summer is preserving the Red Army's strength over any other objective (except for the defense of L & M), ie 'scorched earth' and let the Germans fight at the very end of a long supply line. Only stand and fight when and where safe to do so without getting pocketed.
8. Why use forum for confidential comms? Propose direct mailing list. My email is joris.dorsman@gmail.com

Patience and courage my comrades,
Marshall Joris

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ORIGINAL: Neogodhobo

General Drakken....

WHAT THE HELL IS THAT !!

But hum, lets stay professional here. I accept your modifications... ;)

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telemescus

Each team must have
-1 Team Manager (who can also have one of the roles above and does not have to be the Supreme Commander): makes sure that the save file is with somebody to take their go, that there is no ambiguity whose go it is, and it is not left idle during their sides turn. When a player cannot take their go and there is no way to swap the sequence round for someone else to take their go, the team manager should arrange for someone to cover that players go for that turn. Their aim is for that team's turn to be finished as quickly as possible. They should also recruit replacments when a vacancy occurs. [My experience of the other team game is this is a substantial side job - even hardcore wargamers have real lives and getting multiple calendars coordinated is not easy. And getting a replacement for a vacancy entails more than posting once in the forums that there is a vacancy. Having someone responsible for this helps!]

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ORIGINAL: thedoctorking

As far as airplanes are concerned, since we don't have an air commander maybe each front commander can control the front aviation armies and the Supremo can control the long-range air units.

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ORIGINAL: Neogodhobo

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ORIGINAL: thedoctorking

As far as airplanes are concerned, since we don't have an air commander maybe each front commander can control the front aviation armies and the Supremo can control the long-range air units.

The Supreme Commander cannot control the air Force as per the rules of the game that we collectively made. If I remember correctly Im not even allowed to move anything on the map but I could be wrong on that one.

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- 1 Supreme Commander: decides the allocations to each of the other commanders (e.g. units, points, rail cap, manpower, leaders etc.) and their responsibilities (e.g. boundary maps, objectives). This can include protocols on how different players can use the same units during the same turn (e.g. air groups, SUs), strategy many turns ahead etc. The supreme commander could also undertake strategic aspects of warfare (air missions, industry etc.) but should not be another ground commander. Anything relevant to only the responsibilities of one commander should be left to that commander. As well as aiming to win the game, the Supreme commander is also responsible for ensuring all their team players have the substantial game they expect.
- North, Centre/West, South and (optionally) other ground commanders: they cannot also be the Supreme Commander and are responsible for "pushing the units" for all ground forces in contact with the enemy as well as any other roles the team decides
- Others (optionally): if the team agrees and other roles can be found. Suggestions have included air commanders, deputy ground commanders and even ministers of production and propaganda!