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Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/27/2020 11:35:18 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: PaxMondo OK, late March attack on Palembang. [sm=00000613.gif][sm=00000613.gif][sm=00000613.gif] Sending the KB off to sink the Boise was probably a mistake, I think it cost me 5-10 days.

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/27/2020 11:52:00 PM)
Armored Q ship variant....glad I took it down with Cruisers. [image]local://upfiles/44178/15ABE848685E4C7BB4EE51881BE853E2.jpg[/image]

Andy Mac -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/27/2020 11:57:29 PM)
Minefields covered by CD Guns and Land based Air and you managed to get through it all with minimal casualties well done

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/28/2020 12:12:38 AM)
I have sunk 5 of these ships so far... [image]local://upfiles/44178/BDE38FB60E7B409EAFB8DF477F4E256C.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/28/2020 12:15:31 AM)
The cripples heading back... [image]local://upfiles/44178/97C619A91A494FE29D0F0A99CC44919E.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/28/2020 11:24:47 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Andy Mac Minefields covered by CD Guns and Land based Air and you managed to get through it all with minimal casualties well done I almost blundered in with only land based air coverage from Singers.[sm=scared0008.gif] My invasion task force got swamped by swordfish one hex from Singers, and I decided to await the arrival of Carrier Division 2. I really needed Carrier Division 1 too, but it got savaged a bit by beaufighters off Java. Allied air forces from Singers retreated to Singkep for whatever reason, where I destroyed them eventually. If you put mines, some AA and CD guns there, it would make for a more difficult battle slowing down Japan even more. Maybe a half dozen 75mm guns... or reduce the runways to 0.

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/28/2020 1:32:22 PM)
Japan has lost 3 destroyers, 1 sub, and a lot of merchant shipping. But, with Palembang invaded, we are finally reaching the conclusion of our perimeter setup, a stage of the game I really don't like. We still have to clean up Luzon, and a fresh division from Honshu has just been bought out and is being sent there. After Luzon, Mindanao needs taking. In the SRA, 5 divisions are prepping for Java, 3 are at Palembang, and the last is resting. Burma is being looked at, and the Allies have a strong concentration at Moulmein. An amphibious landing might be attempted after securing Java. I kind of rushed thru the last week or more, focusing on Palembang pretty much. Playing catch up now getting troops, shipping, and a perimeter search established. When I started this game, I figured that there was only a 50% chance of getting here. If I can take Java, a few bases around Rabaul, clean up the Philippines, Rangoon, and perhaps Magwe...no plans on China, just establishing a perimeter. [image]local://upfiles/44178/C60EDACBC4A446FDB52236BE263EF989.jpg[/image]

PaxMondo -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/28/2020 10:24:45 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lowpe quote: ORIGINAL: Jorge_Stanbury that is a fast float fighter [X(] and Palembang should now fall quickly Forts are decent I bet, and it is nasty terrain. Now thinking I will prioritize taking it and heading south to Oosthaven and entering Java from there. Allied Air strength is pretty nasty. 120mm cd guns at Palembang were nasty, not sure I will land a 2nd wave, although I am there now without AA or HQ. Ah, only 1 AUS Bde … no, with 3 ID's intact and an ARM and ENG Bde you should be fine. It will cost you, but you should be able to take it. In the Nasty, Nasty version, Andy sneaks in another 2 AUS Bde's and an ENG unit unless you get there early. You can still take it, but the odds of heavy damage go way up.

PaxMondo -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/28/2020 10:25:36 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Andy Mac Minefields covered by CD Guns and Land based Air and you managed to get through it all with minimal casualties well done Good player, far above the average AI player in terms of skill. Makes a difference. And don't forget he brought the bulk of the KB to the DEI, not PH to start.

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/29/2020 1:00:34 PM)
Palembang +1 A quiet day, an xak burns up from the Palembang invasion, but the rest retreat to Singers and safety. The troops at Palembang aren't bombed, and they recover nicely while the Allied air force at Palembang relocates somewhere along the rail line. Tarakan invasion loading. Paratroops moving to Singers for Java. Shipping arriving at Singers (massive amounts of troop transports).

Jorge_Stanbury -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/29/2020 1:06:33 PM)
I can just imagine how this would had ended without a fully SRA-committed KB; from day 1

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/29/2020 2:56:18 PM)
I got to thinking in WITPQS AAR, that the A6M8 isn't really a bad plane. Yeah, it isn't a great plane either, but it can be had really early thanks to the upgrade path, and for late 42, 43 it is arguably the best Japan can do for a CV fighter. So, its range sucks, but you just have to adapt your tactics a bit. So, with that in mind, and having never really used the plane before, I decided to bounce the 5 repaired factories that were researching the A6M5 all the way up to the M8. I will boost Ha33 engine production to get the bonus, for 10 points of research a day. That is 3 months acceleration a month and I need about 32 months of acceleration to get the plane in 1943. I am getting a late start, since I don't have the engine bonus, but live and learn. If this experiment works, I might re-assign the priority of the M8 to the fourth most important fighter to r&d early. Sam, Frank, George, M8, late war model would then be my top 5 fighter models. The timing is what is important, as the Allies start getting frisky in late 42 with their carriers usually, and the M8 might really be a strong counter.

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/29/2020 2:59:52 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Jorge_Stanbury I can just imagine how this would had ended without a fully SRA-committed KB; from day 1 Well, I did send Shokaku and her sis to Pearl, and then to support the Southeast Pacific expansion... I am debating loading for a Java invasion before the end of the month...with only Carrier division 2 to provide cover. Not sure yet till the recon comes back, but I will start loading troops today.

Alfred -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/29/2020 3:26:18 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lowpe quote: ORIGINAL: Jorge_Stanbury I can just imagine how this would had ended without a fully SRA-committed KB; from day 1 Well, I did send Shokaku and her sis to Pearl, and then to support the Southeast Pacific expansion... I am debating loading for a Java invasion before the end of the month...with only Carrier division 2 to provide cover. Not sure yet till the recon comes back, but I will start loading troops today. Remember that Lowpe is playing the computer. It doesn't adapt to human player actions but merrily carries on with its selected script. A human Allied player can take advantage of a Japanese focus on the SRA, leaving Pearl Harbor totally alone. Alfred

Andy Mac -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/29/2020 4:01:11 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lowpe I got to thinking in WITPQS AAR, that the A6M8 isn't really a bad plane. Yeah, it isn't a great plane either, but it can be had really early thanks to the upgrade path, and for late 42, 43 it is arguably the best Japan can do for a CV fighter. So, its range sucks, but you just have to adapt your tactics a bit. So, with that in mind, and having never really used the plane before, I decided to bounce the 5 repaired factories that were researching the A6M5 all the way up to the M8. I will boost Ha33 engine production to get the bonus, for 10 points of research a day. That is 3 months acceleration a month and I need about 32 months of acceleration to get the plane in 1943. I am getting a late start, since I don't have the engine bonus, but live and learn. If this experiment works, I might re-assign the priority of the M8 to the fourth most important fighter to r&d early. Sam, Frank, George, M8, late war model would then be my top 5 fighter models. The timing is what is important, as the Allies start getting frisky in late 42 with their carriers usually, and the M8 might really be a strong counter. Huh a late 45 fighter by 1942 really is that possible ?? = broken !!!

Jorge_Stanbury -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/29/2020 4:38:08 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Alfred quote: ORIGINAL: Lowpe quote: ORIGINAL: Jorge_Stanbury I can just imagine how this would had ended without a fully SRA-committed KB; from day 1 Well, I did send Shokaku and her sis to Pearl, and then to support the Southeast Pacific expansion... I am debating loading for a Java invasion before the end of the month...with only Carrier division 2 to provide cover. Not sure yet till the recon comes back, but I will start loading troops today. Remember that Lowpe is playing the computer. It doesn't adapt to human player actions but merrily carries on with its selected script. A human Allied player can take advantage of a Japanese focus on the SRA, leaving Pearl Harbor totally alone. Alfred I would agree on another scenario, even an Ironman... but in this one, the SRA is an ambush, in a trap, in a dark alley. Japan needs every asset for the immediate objective of subduing it.

Alfred -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/29/2020 5:25:20 PM)
About 7-8 years ago I did the numbers and provided all the other SRA oil fields are captured in a timely manner, Japan can operate without Palembang oil until mid 1943. After that date there is some limitation on Japanese operational capabilities if Palembang remains in Allied hands. Alfred

Andy Mac -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/29/2020 5:59:04 PM)
Which is why its a must take base for japan whether player or Ai !!!

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/29/2020 8:44:56 PM)
March 25, 1942 A quiet day again, with a nasty little uber base found on an island of New Guinea. Grabbed Christmas Island Pacific Ocean today. Port Moresby looks strong, but I have no plans on trying to grab it. Lightnings there in strength...an AA regiment will arrive at Rabaul which is still 88% damaged. Troops loading at Singers for the Java invasion... [image]local://upfiles/44178/EB4DD635710E46B4A87EE34E1EE28A6B.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/29/2020 8:47:40 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Andy Mac Huh a late 45 fighter by 1942 really is that possible ?? = broken !!! It costs a lot to get it, especially in 1942. Probably too expensive for late 42.

Andy Mac -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/29/2020 10:08:50 PM)
Even so I wish we had never allowed research or Japanese production just breaks the game but cest la vie that's a 10 year old fight I lost !!! In Ironman not an issue go for it I planned for it.....

PaxMondo -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/30/2020 3:49:57 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Alfred About 7-8 years ago I did the numbers and provided all the other SRA oil fields are captured in a timely manner, Japan can operate without Palembang oil until mid 1943. After that date there is some limitation on Japanese operational capabilities if Palembang remains in Allied hands. Alfred Correct. I did the same calc with the same result. Palembang is pretty important and +1000 days to repair if badly damaged during capture is well outside the window of opportunity, ignoring the +1M supply ...

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (6/3/2020 2:02:58 PM)
Gonna sleep today. Riots seems to be over with the arrival of National Guard. War will start up again tomorrow hopefully.

witpqs -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (6/3/2020 2:13:20 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lowpe Gonna sleep today. Riots seems to be over with the arrival of National Guard. War will start up again tomorrow hopefully. Were you awake just in case?

Bif1961 -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (6/3/2020 5:34:08 PM)
Did you tell the rioters to keep it down you were trying to fight a war? [:D]

BBfanboy -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (6/3/2020 7:41:53 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Bif1961 Did you tell the rioters to keep it down you were trying to fight a war? [:D] [image]local://upfiles/35791/C17362ED713442989508DA94E28112D9.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (6/4/2020 1:48:45 PM)
March 26, 1942 Lots of air attacks on Shokaku at Rabaul, where the runways are still damaged. But they are beaten off...PM is a nasty stronghold. [image]local://upfiles/44178/F1E4B9EAEBDA4FDBB41F49917322E647.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (6/6/2020 12:16:53 PM)
March 28, 1942 Allies start ground bombing the troopers at Palembang, but the first attack comes off very nicely after a small cruiser bombardment, and a supplemental invasion bringing more artillery and the Tiger of Malaya (HQc). Lost a TB to a mine, probably two more minesweepers and another xak to defenses there. The Java invasion is making a flank speed run to get in before April 1...pretty sure this is pretty darn reckless and I would be better off waiting... Pre-Invasion action off Palembang (48,91) - Coastal Guns Fire Back! Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force 344 Coastal gun shots fired in defense. Japanese Ships CA Kumano, Shell hits 3 CA Suzuya, Shell hits 1 CA Mikuma, Shell hits 1 CL Oi, Shell hits 1 CL Kiso, Shell hits 4 CL Tama, Shell hits 2 CL Abukuma, Shell hits 1 CL Yura, Shell hits 4 CL Isuzu CL Jintsu, Shell hits 1 CL Sendai, Shell hits 2 DD Yakaze DD Ushio DD Sazanami, Shell hits 1 DD Wakaba, Shell hits 1 DD Hatsushima AMC Bankok Maru xAK Aobasan Maru, Shell hits 3 DD Tachikaze Japanese ground losses: 66 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Allied ground losses: 74 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Ground combat at Palembang (48,91) Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 38145 troops, 411 guns, 319 vehicles, Assault Value = 1358 Defending force 8388 troops, 119 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 316 Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3 Japanese adjusted assault: 1155 Allied adjusted defense: 487 Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 3) Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 3 Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), fatigue(-), experience(-) Attacker: fatigue(-) Japanese ground losses: 703 casualties reported Squads: 2 destroyed, 113 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled Guns lost 12 (1 destroyed, 11 disabled) Vehicles lost 28 (1 destroyed, 27 disabled) Allied ground losses: 1116 casualties reported Squads: 27 destroyed, 127 disabled Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled Guns lost 24 (9 destroyed, 15 disabled) Assaulting units: 5th Division 2nd Tank Regiment 38th Division 4th Ind. Engineer Regiment 2nd Division 25th Army /1 3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment 1st Hvy.Artillery Rgt /2 Defending units: Swan Battalion So.Sumatra Garrison Battalion Kendari Garrison Battalion WS KNIL Territory Regiment 27th Australian Brigade Palembang Coastal Gun Battalion Palembang Base Force [image]local://upfiles/44178/3F9E2502C51D4740B8A499FBFAA269F9.jpg[/image] Night Naval bombardment of Palembang at 48,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back! 21 Coastal gun shots fired in defense. Japanese Ships CA Mogami CA Takao Allied ground losses: 150 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 14 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Refinery hits 1 Resources hits 1 Airbase hits 7 Airbase supply hits 4 Runway hits 14 Port hits 5 Port fuel hits 1 E8N2 Dave acting as spotter for CA Mogami CA Mogami firing at Palembang F1M2 Pete acting as spotter for CA Takao CA Takao firing at Palembang Coastal Gun Battalion Palembang Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CA Takao

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (6/6/2020 12:23:30 PM)
Most losses over Palembang... [image]local://upfiles/44178/31B0D791D1334E7783E285F42C6E5B30.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (6/6/2020 1:08:04 PM)
March 29, 1942 Palembang and Java Invasions.... I am hoping I have attrited Allied bomber forces with the Palembang invasion.... Ground combat at Palembang (48,91) Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 37263 troops, 410 guns, 318 vehicles, Assault Value = 1264 Defending force 7475 troops, 113 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 200 Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2 Japanese adjusted assault: 1193 Allied adjusted defense: 340 Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 2) Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2 Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), experience(-) Attacker: Japanese ground losses: 968 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 68 disabled Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled Vehicles lost 27 (2 destroyed, 25 disabled) Allied ground losses: 484 casualties reported Squads: 28 destroyed, 5 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled Engineers: 7 destroyed, 1 disabled Guns lost 11 (10 destroyed, 1 disabled) Assaulting units: 2nd Tank Regiment 38th Division 4th Ind. Engineer Regiment 5th Division 2nd Division 25th Army 1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment 3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment Defending units: Swan Battalion So.Sumatra Garrison Battalion Kendari Garrison Battalion WS KNIL Territory Regiment 27th Australian Brigade Palembang Coastal Gun Battalion Palembang Base Force [image]local://upfiles/44178/32FCEE238C5F46E2A7D24F991EC18A88.jpg[/image]

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