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SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/9/2016 9:04:54 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Lowpe

I don't understand this move. The B comes 4 months earlier and will repair faster. The B upgrades to the R.[&:]

How many total factories were repaired already. Might have made sense to go back to the A taking the hit on supply.


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ORIGINAL: PaxMondo

Frank a/r depends upon what he feels are his ultimate builds. I would get however many he plans as 'r' setup now. No reason to wait until later. Most, if not all, of those factories will convert to production anyway.

Frank b - prolly not many repaired and getting it in late 44 isn't that interesting to me.


Maybe I misunderstood the meaning of this post? I have 8 Ki-84a and now 6 Ki-84r factories. Was Pax meaning better to switch them all now to the Ki-84a, and once fully repaired, then switch over which factories I want to the Ki-84r?

It didn't cost me anything to switch from the 'b' to the 'r' so at least I won't take a double hit if I need to switch the 'r' back to the 'a' and pay that supply penalty.



Lowpe -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/9/2016 9:30:30 PM)

How many factories are repaired for the R now? That is the key question.

In this mod the Frank A comes early to begin with, like around 1/44. With 9 factories already researching the A you should see it mid year 43 at which point you could advance whatever to the R fully repaired.

Your factories researching the R won't be fully repaired by mid 43 or even late 43.

Those 9 facilities you have will repair much more quickly and can be upgraded at no cost to the R.

Researching the R straight away seems like such a long time before you see any rewards. The only plane I research that late early on is the Sam because you have no choice.




SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/9/2016 9:41:01 PM)

Hi Lowpe,

No factories are currently fully repaired for any Frank model, and won't be for some time.

You're probably right. I should switch all over to the 'a' bringing my total to 14 factories. [8D]



Lokasenna -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/11/2016 3:27:07 AM)

Too bad about the cruiser interception on the Enterprise. All those ships launching a surprise torpedo attack at 8,000 yards... surprised none of them hit. Better luck next time.



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/11/2016 4:32:59 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Lokasenna

Too bad about the cruiser interception on the Enterprise. All those ships launching a surprise torpedo attack at 8,000 yards... surprised none of them hit. Better luck next time.


Par for the course this game for me. Even when I do something right I can't get a decisive result. It's always a case of if only...

Tomorrow's another day, and if I can finish off Yorktown without losing anything in return I'll be happy. CV Enterprise can still wreck my day though.



Bif1961 -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/11/2016 5:57:57 PM)

He will probably sprint Enterprise out of the area to avoid a repeat of his lucky get away.



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/11/2016 7:11:21 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Bif1961

He will probably sprint Enterprise out of the area to avoid a repeat of his lucky get away.


I'm not so sure. I think he'll choose to stay close to the Yorktown and try to see her to safety. I think the position of Japanese forces might lead Francois to think I am withdrawing. I hope to catch him off guard by sending my carriers back into harms way and he might not be expecting to see CV Kaga again still in fighting shape.

Next turn could be very interesting from a purely carrier perspective if we end up in range of one another again. My fighter strength is down to around 35, but I still have almost 70 bombers with around 20 torpedoes available.



Lowpe -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/11/2016 8:14:55 PM)

I think he has to be running low on fuel, so I think this is a good move knowing the limited amount I know.

Max search and go!



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/12/2016 4:07:42 AM)


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ORIGINAL: Lowpe

I think he has to be running low on fuel, so I think this is a good move knowing the limited amount I know.

Max search and go!


Now I just need a turn to find out! Unfortunately, Sunday and Monday are usually busy days for Francois. Hopefully, the turn will arrive tomorrow. I admit I'm rather excited to see if I made the right move. Of course, it will suck if something happens to CV Kaga. [:D]



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/13/2016 6:38:07 PM)

No Turn yet, but some filler to keep myself from dwelling on when the next turn might arrive.

In China, Japanese forces are closing in on Kweilin. IJA 15th Division is tasked with clearing the secondary road hex southwest of the base, while IJA 34th Division is about to clear the main road hex northeast of the base. These two divisions will then invest Kweilin directly and await reinforcements before launching any assaults. Two Army HQ's and all combat units involved are 100% prepped for Kweilin.

Two more Japanese divisions will advance on Liuchow and attempt to take the base. Initial recon indicates Liuchow is held by two Chinese LCU's, but it's unknown if these represent two full corps. In total, there are seven Japanese divisions allocated to the capture of Kweilin, Liuchow and Tuyun. That should be enough to flank and move against Chihkiang to threaten isolating Chinese forces in the Changsha area.

Japanese air power in China is in transition. The need to establish new forward airbases in the north is pressing. The situation in the east is much better and the addition of Kweilin will improve the situation further.

In other theatres, the priority is to improve the disposition of air units to better facilitate combat and search missions, in support of finally consolidating Burma, the DEI and Philippines.



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/13/2016 10:59:54 PM)

Having settled in and dealt with my angst over changes to the game, I'm actually contemplating starting another game. As always, I like to post here first to see if there is any interest. I'm ok playing either side and even another DBB (eating crow here). Drop me a line if inclined.



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/14/2016 4:36:26 PM)

I think nothing is worse playing this game than when you are anxiously awaiting the next turn, but your opponent is busy with RL and you just have to be patient. [:D]

I believe Francois mentioned that this week was a full work week for him prior to a two week school year break. Hopefully I won't be busy with RL just when he has the time to play.

In the meantime, I was thinking about discussing what I felt where all the factors that lead to my debacle in Australia, but I've decided not to. I may want to try again in another PBEM and I don't want to completely give my strategy away. I will say this, had I planned a better overall expansion and not simply focused on getting to Australia, particularly Sydney, so quickly I could have been more successful. Too many mistakes and not setting myself up to exploit the capture of Sydney and ensure the destruction of Allied units and industry were huge factors. I know what to do next time if I get an opportunity to take a second crack at Australia.



Canoerebel -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/14/2016 4:40:56 PM)

Wasn't it Thomas Edison that said trying and failing 1,000 times to make a lightbulb was helpful because it taught him 1,000 ways not to make a lightbulb? Trying and failing can be a great way to learn for those inclined to learn. I suppose that's just another way of saying that we can always benefit from experience. I hope you will try again. Invasions of Oz are always fun games to watch, and the better and more experienced the IJ player, the more the fun.



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/14/2016 4:47:18 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

Wasn't it Thomas Edison that said trying and failing 1,000 times to make a lightbulb was helpful because it taught him 1,000 ways not to make a lightbulb? Trying and failing can be a great way to learn for those inclined to learn. I suppose that's just another way of saying that we can always benefit from experience. I hope you will try again. Invasions of Oz are always fun games to watch, and the better and more experienced the IJ player, the more the fun.


Nice to see you pop in CR. I totally agree. Like most, I learn more from my failures than successes. This applies in my personal and work life as well as my gaming adventures. In my current career path, I remember being thrown into a field that I had zero experience in and having to sink or swim. When I look back on that experience, besides the stress it caused, I also learned how to do my job incredibly well and now considered an expert in the field by some of my work colleagues. I'm not there yet in AE! [:D]



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/14/2016 4:49:15 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

I hope you will try again. Invasions of Oz are always fun games to watch, and the better and more experienced the IJ player, the more the fun.


I should add, I'm actually thinking of a way to strike back in Oz this game. Having already triggered the emergency package, I have the flexibility to move against any portion of Oz now, and at any time. I just need to wait and see if Francois gives me an opportunity to do so. [8D]



Canoerebel -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/14/2016 4:51:35 PM)

That was probably my first post in your AAR, but I've been reading it since you elected to invade Oz. It's fun to watch!



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/14/2016 4:55:37 PM)

It's a really slow day at work.

There's a quote from another computer game I play that applies to me most times when posting in my AAR.

"A wise man speaks because he has something to say, a fool speaks because he has to say something"

I can't remember the person quoted off the top of my head though. I know I'm just rambling, but I really need a turn soon. [:D]



Canoerebel -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/14/2016 5:03:13 PM)

I know how you feel. I just wrote a 750-word post in my AAR, and I think I have yet another in me before the day is through. :)



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/14/2016 9:53:16 PM)

Just got a heads up from Francois. If I'm lucky I might get a turn tomorrow, so I just have to be patient a little while longer.

Now I can relax and enjoy my planned steak dinner with some old high school friends tonight. I won't have to worry about whether I lost any carriers. [:D]

It's hard to believe it's been 30 years since my friends and I graduated in 1986, and have remained close all these years. I haven't seen either in about two years so we'll have lots to catch up on. I can smell my steak already, but still have three hours to wait!



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/15/2016 3:09:49 PM)

Ugh, a late steak dinner and a few beers do not make for a fitful sleep. I am bagged this morning and it's going to be a long day I fear. Hopefully I can relax with a turn in the evening.

One thing I'll have to do when I get the turn is lock in my air R&D. I have waffled on a few airframes and made some changes that I probably shouldn't have. I need to re-examine a few airframes and switch some factories over that may have a greater impact than what I first envisioned.



Lowpe -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/15/2016 4:36:29 PM)


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ORIGINAL: SqzMyLemon
One thing I'll have to do when I get the turn is lock in my air R&D. I have waffled on a few airframes and made some changes that I probably shouldn't have. I need to re-examine a few airframes and switch some factories over that may have a greater impact than what I first envisioned.



Post what you have so we can give fully informed advice. R&D can be very confusing with terms, and upgrades, etc.

I always sleep on any change, a day or two won't hurt anything in the long run.



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/16/2016 9:59:45 PM)

March 18/42:

An actual game update for a change!

CV Yorktwon may have officially sunk today. During the turn sinking sounds were heard and 6 SBD's and 4 TBD's were shown as Ops losses in the intelligence report. Compared to the following screenshot that shows a two ship TF composed of a CV and CL with 10 bombers, I think this confirms the sinking.

CV Enterprise appears to be just north of where CV Yorktown went down. The number of aircraft in this taskforce raises concern, and perhaps it was a good thing that Japanese carriers were out of range by one hex. I definitely don't want to trade carriers with the Allies. Japanese forces will therefore return to Sabang and a large land based CAP will be assigned to provide additional protection during the return journey.

In other news, the Allies take back control of Sydney. A part of me regrets giving it up so easily, but I also feel it was in my best interest to do so. I simply have to put it behind me.

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I must have goofed completing my orders. I could have sworn I set two deliberate attacks in China, but in both cases there was no combat today. Frustrating to make such a stupid mistake at this stage of the game.



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/17/2016 6:12:15 PM)

The next turn is away.

I made sure my orders were correct in China. There should be two deliberate assaults near Kweilin tomorrow, unless the Chinese vacate either or both hexes beforehand.

In the IO, Japanese naval forces are ordered to return to Sabang to regroup and refuel prior to deploying back to Singapore for repairs.

The Horn Island amphibious force is two days out from the atoll, supported by KB. Unfortunately, I had the entire KB's air wing set to ASW and missed a chance to attack an Allied taskforce spotted at Portland Roads 120 miles away. Initial naval search reports indicate five xAP's. Japanese minesweepers are ordered ahead to clear Horn Island of any mines before the bombardment and amphibious task forces move in. I don't feel good about rushing this invasion with un-prepped units, but I can't afford to wait so will take what comes.



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/18/2016 2:53:58 PM)

March 19/42:

DMS's reach Horn Island and detect no minefield. The amphibious invasion force is 80 miles out. Bombardment taskforces will hit the base tomorrow prior to the landing. KB is still undetected and will hopefully remain so.

In China, one of two deliberate attacks occur near Kweilin. Kweilin now shows 12 Chinese LCU's in the base. Two Japanese divisions will invest the base within four days and await reinforcement. Two more Japanese divisions will enter the wooded hex southeast of Liuchow in two days. It will take a week for them to invest Liuchow, which still shows only two Chinese LCU's present. If this remains the case the base should fall easily.

American bombers target Japanese forces moving on Lanchow. This suits me fine as I'd rather not have to deal with enemy bombers disrupting my forces near Kweilin. Then again, the enemy bombers face no opposition in the north so it makes perfect sense why they are being deployed here.

Japanese naval forces reach Sabang without incident. Japanese damage so far has held its own with neither CVL Shoho or CV Kaga sustaining additional damage en route. The light carrier currently sports 60 floatation damage, but if she can avoid enemy submarines between Sabang and Singapore she'll make it.

A disappointing sub on sub encounter in the DEI has SS I-24 duding on a Dutch boat. I hate missing opportunities like this simply to bad luck.




Lowpe -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/18/2016 3:10:55 PM)

60 flood damage is really high to be cruising around with.

Check to see how much is major flood damage, and perhaps a short stay at Sabang pumping out the minor flood damage makes sense.


Depends a little on what is at Sabang to help--naval squads,port size, etc.



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/18/2016 3:38:48 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Lowpe

60 flood damage is really high to be cruising around with.

Check to see how much is major flood damage, and perhaps a short stay at Sabang pumping out the minor flood damage makes sense.

Depends a little on what is at Sabang to help--naval squads,port size, etc.


Trust me, I know 60 flood damage is high. [:D]

I think the key for both carriers has been the system damage. For both carriers it's in the low 30's. Any higher and the pumps start failing and such.

Sabang has neither decent port size nor any naval support. I'll risk getting the carriers to Singapore for repairs.



Lowpe -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/18/2016 3:49:04 PM)


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ORIGINAL: SqzMyLemon

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ORIGINAL: Lowpe

60 flood damage is really high to be cruising around with.

Check to see how much is major flood damage, and perhaps a short stay at Sabang pumping out the minor flood damage makes sense.

Depends a little on what is at Sabang to help--naval squads,port size, etc.


Trust me, I know 60 flood damage is high. [:D]

I think the key for both carriers has been the system damage. For both carriers it's in the low 30's. Any higher and the pumps start failing and such.

Sabang has neither decent port size nor any naval support. I'll risk getting the carriers to Singapore for repairs.




Definitely agree, good Captains, a spare ship or two, low system damage, and cruise speed can be pretty safe.



pontiouspilot -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/18/2016 5:01:47 PM)

In one of my PBEMs (Allies) it is Xmas '41 and the Hun has landed in force at Cairns and Townsville. It appears to be 2 full Divisions plus assorted supports. It will be interesting! I had moved about 250 AV to Townsville and 150 to Cairns. The former held on 1st attack...I await the 1st at Cairns. We'll soon see if the earlier attack on Oz any easier than yours.

To do this so early the Japanese player always gives something up...here the attack in Malaya is tepid.



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/18/2016 5:08:27 PM)

I'm actually impressed with the damage control on CVL Shoho. When I first saw the damage I thought she was a goner. However, fires went out on day one and despite the high flotation damage, the movement rate was a respectable 3/1.

I will be extremely happy if all my damaged ships make Singapore. I would consider this a tactical victory over Allied forces.

Speaking of Captains, one thing I definitely have to do is reassess a number of surface ship Captains. I was not happy with the poor tactical performance of the Tanaka taskforce. I expect much better results from Japanese ships at night. PP's are at such a premium right now. I'm trying to save up 550 PP's to buy out the last component of IJA 8th Division, the expensive artillery.



SqzMyLemon -> RE: Insert witty AAR title here - Sqz(J) vs. fcharton (A) (4/18/2016 5:21:39 PM)

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ORIGINAL: pontiouspilot

In one of my PBEMs (Allies) it is Xmas '41 and the Hun has landed in force at Cairns and Townsville. It appears to be 2 full Divisions plus assorted supports. It will be interesting! I had moved about 250 AV to Townsville and 150 to Cairns. The former held on 1st attack...I await the 1st at Cairns. We'll soon see if the earlier attack on Oz any easier than yours.

To do this so early the Japanese player always gives something up...here the attack in Malaya is tepid.


My problem was not making sure I could accomplish my goals in the DEI while I landed in Australia. I overcommitted the navy to Australian operations and didn't provide enough ground forces to the DEI. Even landing on Luzon with IJA 48th Division, artillery and aviation support was a huge mistake. Had I sent these forces to the DEI I could have achieved my goals there, instead I went in light with ground and aviation support and paid the price. I never got into rhythm and left myself vulnerable to aggressive Allied play. No offence to Francois, but the only reason I'm behind in that theatre is because of my own poor play. Had I played that theatre smarter, I'd never have needed to withdraw from Sydney and I'd probably be sieging Melbourne right now.

The whole point of landing at Sydney was to knock the country out quickly before the emergency package arrived, but I needed the fuel from Balikpapan and a safe LOC to do so. As we all know, I dropped the ball.

I think you'll be fine with a Japanese top down approach to invading Australia. It will give you time to organize your defence in the south and build up forts. If your opponent should then cross the LOD it will be too late.



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