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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/17/2019 2:29:17 PM

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Jul/Aug 1940
Impulse: 1 (Axis)

Air Rebase:
Germany

A Ju88-A1 heads for the Rhineland

Italy

A CR42 moves to Genoa

Japan

A Ki-27 moves to Ichang

Air Reorganisation: None
HQ Reorganisation: None

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/17/2019 5:34:02 PM

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Land Combat:

The fractional throw succeeds (185 thrown) taking the combat odds to 2:1. A 1 is thrown. The Italians lose two units.

Warspite, I admire your restraint. I can't recall seeing one side roll so many low land combat rolls. If it were me I'd what to metaphorically burn the dice.

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/17/2019 5:36:25 PM

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The shocking thing is that the Germans actually rolled a 9 against Lodz! Maybe they can get some good rolls now, although I think it is too late to salvage this game, barring even more ridiculous luck in their favor later on.

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/17/2019 7:27:14 PM

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Jul/Aug 1940
Impulse: 1 (Axis)

Land Combat:

The fractional throw succeeds (185 thrown) taking the combat odds to 2:1. A 1 is thrown. The Italians lose two units.

Warspite, I admire your restraint. I can't recall seeing one side roll so many low land combat rolls. If it were me I'd what to metaphorically burn the dice.

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Restraint? How do you know I've been restrained? You ought to see the state of my cat

On a more serious note there are two reasons for the neutral reporting. a) At the end of the day this is a dice-based game and anyone not prepared to accept that dice can be unfriendly is probably playing the wrong game

b) More importantly the fact is that constant bitching about dice rolls spoils the fun for the opponent (and I've done my share of that in the past). AllenK is not responsible for the dice and is playing a great game. Yes, what is happening on land, at sea and now in the air is unusual but it's still early days and AllenK is falling nicely into my trap - I currently anticipate a total Axis victory in 6 turns

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/17/2019 7:34:24 PM

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The shocking thing is that the Germans actually rolled a 9 against Lodz! Maybe they can get some good rolls now, although I think it is too late to salvage this game, barring even more ridiculous luck in their favor later on.

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Yes throwing a 9 with a 7:1+2 is a bit of a kick in the pants - but when I saw it I just had to laugh as my only other German throw higher than 4 was also a 7:1+2 against a notional unit

. The throw you refer to was actually against Warsaw - Lodz remained my bete noire even when taking it - throws of 2, 1, 1 and 3 for an average of 1.75. But I think positive, Lodz will be one of my 'hold at all cost' strongpoints later in the game - and the hex upon which the victorious Reich will break the Red Army....just remember where you heard it first.

P.S Guys I've been giving away a couple of my secret plans so please don't tell AllenK okay?

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/17/2019 8:21:44 PM

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J/A 40 Allies 2

No DoW or alignments.

Naval: CW, France
Land: China
Combined: US, USSR.

Naval moves

CW moves Dutch CP's to Addu Atoll, Sub to Bengal 3-box and TRANS to Bengal 0-box. The TRANS picks up the FTR-2. Queens to a shuttle run from Singapore to Calcutta and back, picking up an INF. CV Glorious moves from Gib to Liverpool. Various escorts sent out. CP's from Antwerp to Biscay and St. Vincent. TRANS sails from Gib to pick up the Belgium Congo TERR. Subs from Malta to Italian Coast 3-box.

France sends escorts out in the Med. CP from Yugoslavia goes to Marseilles, the CA goes to West Med 2-box. Subs go to Italian Coast 2 and 4-boxes.

The French initiate searching in the Italian Coast. Both Germany and Italy can fly a NAV up to the 2-box. The Allies don't have anything available. Any air support?

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/17/2019 8:30:17 PM

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No response from the Axis thank-you.

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/17/2019 8:36:41 PM

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Searches: Allied 5, Axis 8. The French sub in the 4-box finds. All surprise points go to increasing damage, which results in 2 CP's destroyed and the remaining one aborted. I send it back to La Spezia.

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/17/2019 8:39:54 PM

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How many surprise points was that please?

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/17/2019 8:59:15 PM

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Zhukov reaches the Romanian border by rail.

Soviets move the HQ at Chita towards the Manchurian border. The ChiComms move the GARR NW from Sian.

The Nationalists make a couple of minor moves.

CW rebase a Beaufighter to Toulouse.

The French rebase a FTR from Paris closer to the front.

Billotte reorgs the LND.

Weather stays mostly fine.

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/17/2019 9:00:31 PM

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How many surprise points was that please?

Sorry, 7.

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/17/2019 9:01:11 PM

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Okay thanks - that is my lot for tonight. Goodnight JohnBoy

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 7:41:19 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: warspite1

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ORIGINAL: warspite1

Jul/Aug 1940
Impulse: 1 (Axis)

Land Combat:

The fractional throw succeeds (185 thrown) taking the combat odds to 2:1. A 1 is thrown. The Italians lose two units.

Warspite, I admire your restraint. I can't recall seeing one side roll so many low land combat rolls. If it were me I'd what to metaphorically burn the dice.

warspite1

Restraint? How do you know I've been restrained? You ought to see the state of my cat

On a more serious note there are two reasons for the neutral reporting. a) At the end of the day this is a dice-based game and anyone not prepared to accept that dice can be unfriendly is probably playing the wrong game

b) More importantly the fact is that constant bitching about dice rolls spoils the fun for the opponent (and I've done my share of that in the past). AllenK is not responsible for the dice and is playing a great game. Yes, what is happening on land, at sea and now in the air is unusual but it's still early days and AllenK is falling nicely into my trap - I currently anticipate a total Axis victory in 6 turns

If the dice are against you now, there comes a time when the Gods of the dice decide to turn the tables...

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 5:24:16 PM

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Jul/Aug 1940
Impulse: 3 (Axis)

Declarations of War and Alignments: None

Japan: Land
Germany: Land (with an Offensive Chit - von Rundstedt)
Italy: Land

Port Attack: None
Naval Air: None

Strategic Bombing: None
Ground Strike:
Germany

1 and 2 Two Ju87B's try and ground strike south east of Brussels.

The French have four fighters that can intercept, the Germans have six (2 x 6, 3 x 5 and 1 x 3).

What do the French want to do?

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 5:47:27 PM

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The French will intercept with the northern of the two MB 152's, thanks.

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 5:55:01 PM

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Impulse: 3 (Axis)

Air Combat:

Allied: 15 (DA) - The fighter is aborted.
Axis 10 (AC) - There is no Allied bomber to clear through

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 6:02:55 PM

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Jul/Aug 1940
Impulse: 3 (Axis)

Air Combat:

Allied: 18 (AXPX) - The front Stuka is destroyed along with the pilot
Axis: 13 (AC) - There is no French bomber to clear through

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 6:07:57 PM

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Jul/Aug 1940
Impulse: 3 (Axis)

Air Combat:

Allied: 15 (DXPX) - The Stuka is destroyed along with the pilot
Axis: 10 (DC) - There is no French bomber to clear through

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 6:13:05 PM

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Jul/Aug 1940
Impulse: 3 (Axis)

Air Combat: Final Result

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 6:24:33 PM

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Jul/Aug 1940
Impulse: 3 (Axis)

Rail Movement: None
Ground Movement:
Japan

The Southern Area Army continue to waddle around in the mud

Italy

The Italians move a corps up to the French frontier

Germany

The Germans head west from Poland and line up for attacks in Yugoslavia and Belgium.

Air Transport: None
Paradrop: The Germans attempt to land southeast of Brussels. The intercepting possibilities are the same as before less the two aircraft that flew.

What do the French want to do?

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 6:45:03 PM

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We'll pass on this one, thanks.

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 6:45:58 PM

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Shocking, Allies kick Axis butt in air too. Two pilots killed too!

Just wait when the tide turns...

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 6:53:25 PM

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The odds with and without notional is 4:1 (82:18 - 4:1) so presumably that is a NO.

What about aircraft? The Germans bring in none and have the same interceptors

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 7:00:06 PM

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Shocking, Allies kick Axis butt in air too. Two pilots killed too!

Just wait when the tide turns...

By then, both USA and USSR will have entered the war, and it will not make any difference.

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 7:12:42 PM

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The 105 mm's provide defensive fire support, the aircraft stay grounded, thanks.

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 7:14:58 PM

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Impulse: 3 (Axis)

Land Combat:

What table do the CW want to use?

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 7:24:27 PM

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Go with assault, thanks.

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 7:28:27 PM

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Jul/Aug 1940
Impulse: 3 (Axis)

Land Combat:

A 6 is thrown. One loss each and all attackers are disorganised

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RE: Folly a deux: AllenK vs Warspite1 AAR - 2/18/2019 7:42:47 PM

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In Belgium the fractionals work (456 thrown) moving the odds to 4:1 and a 10(11) is thrown and the defenders lose two units with the third shattered. I convert to retreat.

Which units are lost?