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Stele -> Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 5:14:08 AM)
I've wondered. I know this game is pretty in depth and it tends to make you feel like you're a real arm chair "admiral." How far have some of you gone to enhance your realism? I've printed the map and use a white board on my wall while jotting down a few notes here and there. If I miss a few days of game play I can always refer back to my white board when I come in the room. That's probably very mild; I could do more. However, what have you done to enhance your realism with this game; do you have a captain's cabin for a room? Share with us.

USSAmerica -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 5:55:13 AM)
Not sure if I qualify as a hardcore WitP player, but I do think any WitP player is a hard core wargamer. [:D] I don't know about enhancing realism, but I use both WitP Utility and WitP Decoder, and I keep a MS Word doc with my ongoing notes by region, and a spreadsheet that I use to track what units are allowed which kind of replacements. I also have the Stock WitP game map as my laptop wallpaper. It looks awesome on the 21 inch digital flat screen that I connect to at work. [8D]

BrucePowers -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 8:03:36 AM)
I think that qualifies as hardcore[:D]

rockmedic109 -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 9:53:42 AM)
I was going to have my stepdaughter's room made into a WITP room. Complete with Computer table, Internet connection, laminated WITP map on the wall with a tray of dry erase pens so I could write little meaningless arrows all over the map and notes on the wall. Then my commanding officer canned the idea. Seems the room will be needed for a little chinese girl we are adopting. Maybe I can teach her how to play WITP and still get the room? But I am not hardcore. If I was hardcore, I would have instigated a mutiny and deposed my commanding officer and continued with my plans. But her Admin rating was too high and I could not succeed and her Inspiration rating is high enough that I forgot any plans of mutiny.

Gem35 -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 3:04:00 PM)
I have a really big corncob pipe and before each turn I recite " I have returned!" But seriously, I do keep plenty of notes on several tablets I keep on my desk. Sure have gone through plenty of pencils.[;)] Sometimes I read the AARs to help me set the mood.

rtrapasso -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 3:11:24 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Gem35 I have a really big corncob pipe and before each turn I recite " I have returned!" But seriously, I do keep plenty of notes on several tablets I keep on my desk. Sure have gone through plenty of pencils.[;)] Sometimes I read the AARs to help me set the mood. Bah - wimps! i break the water pipes in the wall and set the room on fire whenever i lose a ship!! [:'(] it does tend to breed a sense of caution... [8\|] [:D]

Panther Bait -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 4:05:34 PM)
I have multiple spreadsheets, notebooks, and word documents with notes on troops, planes, etc. available. I set up OOB charts tracking which divisions are under which Corps/Army HQ. I also have another set for Japanese production. I track some other information (upgrades, etc.) in WitP Decoder. I printed out a large version of the map (24" x 36") but I don't have the room to hang it up yet. What I really want with my next computer upgrade (soon hopefully) is dual monitors so I can have WitP open on one screen, and Excel/Word open on the other. That should make taking notes a lot easier. My computer desk isn't really big enough to put my laptop and my desktop on (my current "dual monitor" solution).

Mike Solli -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 4:43:56 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Panther Bait I have multiple spreadsheets, notebooks, and word documents with notes on troops, planes, etc. available. I set up OOB charts tracking which divisions are under which Corps/Army HQ. I also have another set for Japanese production. I track some other information (upgrades, etc.) in WitP Decoder. I printed out a large version of the map (24" x 36") but I don't have the room to hang it up yet. What I really want with my next computer upgrade (soon hopefully) is dual monitors so I can have WitP open on one screen, and Excel/Word open on the other. That should make taking notes a lot easier. My computer desk isn't really big enough to put my laptop and my desktop on (my current "dual monitor" solution). Much the same here, but I don't have a map on the wall. When possible, I play the game on the desktop and have my spreadsheets on the laptop.

BrucePowers -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 5:54:01 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: rockmedic109 I was going to have my stepdaughter's room made into a WITP room. Complete with Computer table, Internet connection, laminated WITP map on the wall with a tray of dry erase pens so I could write little meaningless arrows all over the map and notes on the wall. Then my commanding officer canned the idea. Seems the room will be needed for a little chinese girl we are adopting. Maybe I can teach her how to play WITP and still get the room? But I am not hardcore. If I was hardcore, I would have instigated a mutiny and deposed my commanding officer and continued with my plans. But her Admin rating was too high and I could not succeed and her Inspiration rating is high enough that I forgot any plans of mutiny. Ah, it seems the commanding officer also commands a high degree of loyalty. Very good[8D]

BrucePowers -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 5:55:05 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: rtrapasso quote: ORIGINAL: Gem35 I have a really big corncob pipe and before each turn I recite " I have returned!" But seriously, I do keep plenty of notes on several tablets I keep on my desk. Sure have gone through plenty of pencils.[;)] Sometimes I read the AARs to help me set the mood. Bah - wimps! i break the water pipes in the wall and set the room on fire whenever i lose a ship!! [:'(] it does tend to breed a sense of caution... [8\|] [:D] So what did you do when you lost those 3 DDs?[:D]

Speedysteve -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 5:58:52 PM)
Wekll the Living Room, Study and Kitchen are buggered[;)]

Charbroiled -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 5:58:52 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: rtrapasso quote: ORIGINAL: Gem35 I have a really big corncob pipe and before each turn I recite " I have returned!" But seriously, I do keep plenty of notes on several tablets I keep on my desk. Sure have gone through plenty of pencils.[;)] Sometimes I read the AARs to help me set the mood. Bah - wimps! i break the water pipes in the wall and set the room on fire whenever i lose a ship!! [:'(] it does tend to breed a sense of caution... [8\|] [:D] I hope you never lose a sub.[X(]

Speedysteve -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 5:59:11 PM)
He won't I control them all[;)]

Mike Solli -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:23:53 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Speedy He won't I control them all[;)] Now share and share alike, youngin' [:-] [:D]

Speedysteve -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:24:53 PM)
I share Mike. I share....surely your captains can confirm that from the torpedoes i'm sharing?[:'(]

Mike Solli -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:25:48 PM)
Pffft...........................Dink! Edit: [:D]

Terminus -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:26:24 PM)
He cheats, you know...[:'(] BTW, are you EVER going to slouch your way to 10,000?[:'(]

Speedysteve -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:30:49 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Mike Solli Pffft...........................Dink! Edit: [:D] Tell that to the numerous AK/AP and other irrelevant Meatball ships you've lost in 3 months of war...PPPPPPPFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTTT KABLAMMO![:'(] And to think that over 1/2 of my subs force has been inactive from War Patrol perspective from war's start. Wait until they really get going[:'(]

Speedysteve -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:32:12 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Terminus He cheats, you know...[:'(] BTW, are you EVER going to slouch your way to 10,000?[:'(] Jelous[:'(] Sure in my own time Spamoid[:'(]

Mike Solli -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:43:03 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Terminus He cheats, you know...[:'(] BTW, are you EVER going to slouch your way to 10,000?[:'(] I'm working on it. <Insert hurt looking smilie here> [:'(]

Mike Solli -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:46:13 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Speedy quote: ORIGINAL: Mike Solli Pffft...........................Dink! Edit: [:D] Tell that to the numerous AK/AP and other irrelevant Meatball ships you've lost in 3 months of war...PPPPPPPFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTTT KABLAMMO![:'(] And to think that over 1/2 of my subs force has been inactive from War Patrol perspective from war's start. Wait until they really get going[:'(] So Speedy, why is half of your sub force inactive? From all the dents and holes in 'em? [:'(]

Mynok -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:46:49 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: BrucePowers I think that qualifies as hardcore[:D] And anal-retentive...... [:'(]

Roger Neilson II -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:47:14 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Panther Bait I have multiple spreadsheets, notebooks, and word documents with notes on troops, planes, etc. available. I set up OOB charts tracking which divisions are under which Corps/Army HQ. I also have another set for Japanese production. I track some other information (upgrades, etc.) in WitP Decoder. I printed out a large version of the map (24" x 36") but I don't have the room to hang it up yet. What I really want with my next computer upgrade (soon hopefully) is dual monitors so I can have WitP open on one screen, and Excel/Word open on the other. That should make taking notes a lot easier. My computer desk isn't really big enough to put my laptop and my desktop on (my current "dual monitor" solution). Dual monitors is the way to play.... then you can have as much, or as little electronic notes open at the same time. My problem, with four games on the go at once, is ever finding the time to think in any depth on what's going on - there's normally another turn arriving. Roger

Speedysteve -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:48:11 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Mike Solli quote: ORIGINAL: Speedy quote: ORIGINAL: Mike Solli Pffft...........................Dink! Edit: [:D] Tell that to the numerous AK/AP and other irrelevant Meatball ships you've lost in 3 months of war...PPPPPPPFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTTT KABLAMMO![:'(] And to think that over 1/2 of my subs force has been inactive from War Patrol perspective from war's start. Wait until they really get going[:'(] So Speedy, why is half of your sub force inactive? From all the dents and holes in 'em? [:'(] Other operations - transport/mines etc etc

Mike Solli -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:49:30 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Speedy quote: ORIGINAL: Mike Solli quote: ORIGINAL: Speedy quote: ORIGINAL: Mike Solli Pffft...........................Dink! Edit: [:D] Tell that to the numerous AK/AP and other irrelevant Meatball ships you've lost in 3 months of war...PPPPPPPFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTTT KABLAMMO![:'(] And to think that over 1/2 of my subs force has been inactive from War Patrol perspective from war's start. Wait until they really get going[:'(] So Speedy, why is half of your sub force inactive? From all the dents and holes in 'em? [:'(] Other operations - transport/mines etc etc .......not to mention holes.......[:'(]

Mynok -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:49:54 PM)
And deep ocean studies.........

Speedysteve -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:49:58 PM)
Very few of them in all seriousness. I can tot up numbers if you like?[;)]

Mynok -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:50:37 PM)
Tot up? Is that like "invent"? [:'(]

Gem35 -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 6:58:14 PM)
tot= total ?

Speedysteve -> RE: Question for the hardcore (4/2/2008 7:08:00 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Mynok Tot up? Is that like "invent"? [:'(] [8\|] Dumbass[:'(]

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