JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (Full Version)

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jonreb31 -> JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 9:23:31 PM)

Hey all. This is a progressive AAR of a PBEM between ShootMe and I. I'm playing the CSA and well since we've promised not to peak at each others AARs I'll try to share my decisions and as many screenshots as possible.

Check ShootMe's AAR for the game settings. They are on advanced with a few custom changes.

Okay well first I should mention I'm very new to the wargaming scene so this is one of my first PBEM matches and my very first AAR. Please forgive me for any mistakes.

First Turn

So far my plan is to sit tight and get a steady economy going. Since it's almost the winter season I'll have plenty of time to do that. During the Winter season I'm going to try and focus a little on building up a decent fleet so I can turn the tide of the naval battle. On land I'll hold my ground unless an opportunity presents itself.

These are where my forces are. First things first though, I want to get started on my economy and move out my runners.



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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 9:28:42 PM)

I've decided to leave my ships where they are. They should be safe enough for now and I doubt they can do any damage. The runners are sent out but surprisingly there is nothing to grab quite yet.

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 9:31:22 PM)

I have a rather modest start with diplomacy. I don't want to spend too much quite yet since it would kill my money income. I'm sure the Union will have a much better start so I will try to increase it next turn and sacrifice some labor in the place of money.

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 9:33:54 PM)

Here's my economy. I switched over a few of the Labor to get my money income back up and a few horses so I can start the rise in iron production which I will probably be needing in the near future.



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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 9:37:00 PM)

Now to start spending up my current stock. I am going to be needing Iron so I have started building a Mine in Augusta. Since it has a Iron Works the iron production will be DOUBLED in this city (Stolen from Gil[;)]).

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 9:40:27 PM)

I should probably be saving up my gold for the next turn but I decided to get a Labatory in Atlanta to increase my need for Logistics Skills. This will help me later on when I need to reinforce and supply my troops effectively.

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 9:48:36 PM)

I have spent up most of my stock for this turn so it's time for my armies. I'll start it off by raiding one of the nearby Union forces nearby Kentucky.

I have pulled all my forces out of Kentucky in hopes of it joining my side. Although I have plenty of horses my main reason is to keep these horses out of Union hands or at least delay them from getting them. Just this simple fortune will mean a lot.

With the forces I have brought out of Kentucky I am going to try to form a new Tennessee Army and reinforce units in Virginia.

I've also moved a small division in Arkansas further east. He is fresh meat out there all alone and there is no immediate threat. Unfortunately it's stormy in the areas so it will be very hard to maneuver away.

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 9:51:36 PM)

Here's a list of all my available generals. I'm quite happy with the choices, almost all of them are at least good quality.

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 10:03:50 PM)

I now want to move my units in Virginia into a few positions I think would be more effective and start giving my Generals' their positions. Here's a basic layout of where I am sending my main generals.

Lee is taking the Army of Northern Virginia in Fredericksburg which consists of about 88,000 men.

Jackson is taking a Corps to Shenandoah Valley with about 25,000 men.

Ewell is taking a Division to Franklin with about 15,000 men.

MClaws is taking a Corps to James River with about 33,000 men.

Hill is taking a Division to Kenasha with about 15,000 men.

Overall approx 176,000 men in all of Virginia, not including Garrisons.



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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 10:05:26 PM)

I also have Sibley going west to start the Army of Tennessee. With the units from Kansas it has already started with about 24,000 men.

Just for safety I have another division watching Mephis(A crucial point of the Mississippi) with about 15,000 men.

That's pretty much the end of the turn. I promote General Lee to a four star Generals. Also my raiders are set to sabotage the enemy railroad and and destroy enemy supplies. Either of those being successful would be just fine.

Save sent and awaiting next turn. [:)]

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 11:03:28 PM)

Turn 2

Here of the events of this turn 1/2.


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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 11:07:15 PM)

2/2

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 11:16:54 PM)

One of my brigades in Missouri Westport got annihilated. Darn storm prevented them from moving or avoiding battle.

I am going to move the rest of that division to Memphis to hook up with the other division there. Arkansas might be in trouble so I'll try to upgrade those units there.


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General Lee gets promoted and the governor is happy about that. One strange thing is that the USA 19th Division is removed due to being empty. Does this mean an entire division was shifted somewhere, that Army in Missouri perhaps? This is extra proof he may be trying an offensive in Arkansas so I think I'm going to start upgrading my units and forts in the west.

It also looks like quite a lot of supplies were successfully raided. This should swamp down any attack from that enemy unit in Kaskaskia for awhile.

France also supports me +3 in one turn!! This is great news, my diplomacy starts off in a lucky leap. There are two safe chances my runners will get some Weapons and Iron, so I think I'll grab it while I can.



jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 11:21:21 PM)

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Here's a look at the overview. Sibley has just arrived and joined the Army of Tennessee. I'm sending Early to go and command that Corps of two divisions in Mephis.



jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 11:26:43 PM)

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Here's a look at the Army of Northern Virginia and it's generals. Remember, Jackson is out in Shenandoah Valley.



jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 11:36:44 PM)

I decided to spend up my money and go solely with upgrades in the West. Even if he isn't attacking anytime soon it is going to be needed in the future. I should probably buff up the garrisons as well, but it can wait.

I upgraded all my forts along Mephis with Rifle Pits which will dramatically increase their damage. I then upgraded most of my brigades in my forming Corps with either decent weapons such as Minie Rifles or much more effective ones such as Richmond Rifles and Mississippi rifles. Hopefully my runner gets those guns next turn so I can get some more.

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 11:39:13 PM)

Another thing to notice is the Union has sent down a small force to the river. I don't want to become reckless and attack it but I will send my raiders to try and do some damage such as destroying supplies and maybe lower their morale enough to get some of them to desert.

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 11:44:00 PM)

Reports from the east are small. Things are pretty much the same as they were last turn except the enemy has moved out of Graffton and formed a larger unit in East Ohio River.

I don't think I want to send anyone to Graffton, it's completely of no value and leaves me open to attack.

The final thing I'm going to do this turn military-wise is lower my supplies to Low for some units. I really am not expecting a fight and it is nearing winter. I could use the extra money.

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/5/2006 11:55:06 PM)

Next I have to work on my economy and buildings. Although I have spent all my gold this turn I can still build some essential buildings.

First I'm increasing my diplomacy with Britain and France. I'm starting to realize how important this is, I get much needed resources from them.

I'll fix the money income crisis in a minute.

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/6/2006 12:09:13 AM)

I've balanced out my money and labor income and now it's time to start building.

In Richmond I'm starting to build two more barracks so I can begin building Corps and Army containers. This is quite important in order to keep my units effective and you don't wonder why I'm calling a unit with a division marker the Army of Tennessee. [;)]

I'm also building Mint in Petersburg to increase my money income a little. It's a start.


Finally I've built a hospital in Lynchburg in order to prepare for the time disease comes around the corner.

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/6/2006 12:15:19 AM)

Since it is almost winter and the season of disease I've decided to split up my army and send them to winter quarters. I've sent Jackson's Corps to Lynchburg where a Hospital is current under construction. I've then left behind a division of Lee's Army to stay behind at Fredericksburg to help garrison the forts while the remainder of the army takes quarter at Petersburg. Next turn I'm hoping to get some hospitals in Richmond and Petersburg. I don't have to worry about the west because there are already enough hospitals out there.

My final act is to move my ALL my available ships to New Orleans to prepare construction of a improved fleet. However I'm going to leave behind my Ironclad in Richmond just in case.

My other future objectives this winter are to continue to increase my research points for advances in technology, build hospitals to fight disease, build camps to reinforce my armies, and try to continue boosting my economy.

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jchastain -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/6/2006 12:22:04 AM)

Hmmm.  For some reason I am seeing on the last screen shot.  Anyone else having the same problem?

Great to see this going though!  Can't wait to see how it goes for you guys.



jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/6/2006 12:25:59 AM)

I've decided to go with promoting Sibley since he is going to be the future army general of the Army of Tennessee.

As for the raiders I've set them both to Destroy Supplies. If they both work it will prove devastating to that small force north of Mephis.

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madflava13 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/6/2006 12:26:25 AM)

Yeah I only had the last screenshot show up... Otherwise it's the infamous red "X" in a box...



jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/6/2006 12:26:51 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: jchastain

Hmmm. For some reason I am seeing on the last screen shot. Anyone else having the same problem?

Great to see this going though! Can't wait to see how it goes for you guys.


Just noticed this. Must be some problem with the host .. I hope they fix it.



jchastain -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/6/2006 12:29:27 AM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: JonReb

quote:

ORIGINAL: jchastain

Hmmm. For some reason I am seeing on the last screen shot. Anyone else having the same problem?

Great to see this going though! Can't wait to see how it goes for you guys.


Just noticed this. Must be some problem with the host .. I hope they fix it.


The last few are showing up fine. If you still have the shots, it might be a good idea to just edit the early posts and reattach them.



jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/6/2006 12:35:52 AM)

I'm using a Image Hoster. I accidently deleted a few shots so I'll wait for them to get it back up then I'll upload them through the forum.

Anyways, ShootMe is gone until this evening so I have sometime to catch up with the manual (I've only read half of it!)

Great game you have all made, It's only the second turn and I'm having a lot of fun.

Edit: Fixed.



Gil R. -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/6/2006 1:42:42 AM)

Looking good so far!



jchastain -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/6/2006 1:55:30 AM)

Naughty Naughty...

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jonreb31 -> RE: JonReb(CSA) v ShootMe(USA): Glory of the South! (12/6/2006 2:07:24 AM)

Turn 3

1/2 Events

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