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Cuttlefish -> Letters from the Mailbag (11/25/2009 6:29:15 AM)
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Here at Imperial Cuttlefish HQ we get a lot of mail. So this time, instead of the usual recitation of accomplishments and setbacks, I thought we’d open the mailbag and read and answer some of your many letters.
Mr. Cuttlefish,
You describe your play style using words like “defensive” and “conservative.” What are you, some kind of pantywaist sissy? Attack, man, attack! No guts, no glory! Make the other bastard sweat. Make him react, force him to make mistakes. Or else hand your computer to a real man.
Sincerely, G. Patton
Now, I never said I didn’t like to attack. I just like to do it for a purpose and I think that as Japan it is important not to overreach. They did that in real life and look what happened. Sure, unrestrained attack is great if you are America and have unlimited resources at your back. I don’t have that luxury.
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Honorable Cuttlefish,
You speak of defeat as though it were inevitable. What manner of talk is that? It is your destiny to triumph! Crush your foes, drive them before you, and hear the lamentations of their women! Your opponent is an American, decadent and soft. After you win the Decisive Battle he will surely surrender!
Yours, H. Tojo
Um…
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Herr Cuttlefish,
I understand that there has been a mighty panzer battle unfolding on Java. Would you be so kind as to tell us about that?
Regards, H. Guderian
I am glad you asked! I like to call the action you refer to as “Kursk on Java.” My opponent, Q-Ball, had sent the Mobiele Eenheid Battalion on an end run around my forces. It was finally brought to bay along the coast by the 1st Tank Regiment. In a mighty armored clash lasting several days the Dutch armor, some twenty Vickers tanks, was attacked and destroyed by the powerful Japanese force of Type 95 light tanks and Type 97 medium tanks.
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Dear Cuttlefish-san,
What kind of stupid AAR is this? You talk about campaigns and supplies and the disposition of forces and boring stuff like that. Where is that sequel to your other AAR that you keep talking about? Let us see some real writing!
Sincerely, H. Ishii
Patience, old friend. We’ll get there.
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My Dear Cuttlefish,
I appreciate the fact that you take the time to describe your situation regarding fuel, supplies, and production. When you find the time could you give us a high-level view of Japan’s current industrial situation?
Yours, A. Speer
Certainly. In general the situation is very good. Supply levels are very high and adequate levels of fuel are now available at the Home Islands and at key bases further afield, notably Rangoon, Singapore, Truk, and Rabaul. Honshu is currently being supplied with sufficient resources, and within the last few weeks a small reserve has begun to develop. Heavy industry reserves are at about 150,000 and slowly rising.
I have been careful in expanding facilities on Honshu. There are some things that simply can’t be avoided, such as increasing production of certain engines and aircraft and expanding vehicle production, but I have spread out these changes as much as possible.
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Cuttlefish,
Tell us about your opponent. We wish to know…everything.
J.E. Hoover
Q-Ball, quite simply, is a joy to have as an opponent. He is trustworthy, fair, and cranks out the turns fast enough to really keep the game moving along. On top of that he is intelligent and skillful. He plays an aggressive but not reckless game. More than once he has shared tips with me about playing the Japanese side, which says a lot about his quality.
I think that the later stages of this game, featuring a skilled attacker against a solid defender, are going to be really interesting.
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Darling,
I know you are trying to conquer the Pacific and all, but do you remember that I asked you to chop some more firewood?
Mrs. Cuttlefish
Of course, sweetheart, just as soon as I run one more turn…ow!
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