PBEM opponents???

[Cheetah772]

Hello everybody,

Once again, I need somebody who's a veteran...I want to take on veterans against a brave recuit who's willing to have his nose blooded.

So far, I only have one, and I would like to have more opponents, that would make my day brighter or darker, take your pick. :D

Anybody interested?

Thanks,
Dan

[ER_Chaser]

what kind of scenario you'd like? I prefer mid sized WWII's ... how about you? :D

[Cheetah772]

Hello,

That's fine with me.

What kind of scenario do you want to play? I know you like WWII scenarios, but which one?

What about Market Garden, will that work for you? I never played that scenario, though. I dont know if it's balanced.

Thanks,
Dan

[ER_Chaser]

You mind playing as Allies? I was crushed by Dagger5 last time ---- I want to see if you can do that again ---- as I think there must be places I can improve as Axis. At least, I expect I will make less mistakes than last time :)

So, if you feel ok, please send your first move to
XLiu844834@aol.com

Thanks :)

[Palantir]

Originally posted by Cheetah772
Hello,

What about Market Garden, will that work for you? I never played that scenario, though. I dont know if it's balanced.
Thanks,
Dan

Market Garden is NOT balanced, the British can roll pretty much unmolested straight across the Rhine. Their "ability" to use secondary roads at will & cross rivers makes "Hell's Highway" & blown bridges a non-issue. It is nothing close to historical. Also the Airborne just need to dig in around the bridges; it's next to impossible for the Germans to move them out.
If played at all the more experienced player should take the German side.

[ER_Chaser]

Originally posted by Kerry


Market Garden is NOT balanced, the British can roll pretty much unmolested straight across the Rhine. Their "ability" to use secondary roads at will & cross rivers makes "Hell's Highway" & blown bridges a non-issue. It is nothing close to historical. Also the Airborne just need to dig in around the bridges; it's next to impossible for the Germans to move them out.
If played at all the more experienced player should take the German side.

Kerry, I think I am the "more experienced" player in this case... er... may I assume that? :)

[GunnerC]

I'd also be happy to take on a game with you if you wish. I'm certainly not the most experienced (by far), but have played quite a few PBEM games now.

For learning purposes I'd suggest a WWII scenario to start with, I found it easier to start there and then move to more modern, or older, battles.

I'm open to your suggestions, and am happy to play as attacker or defender as required.

Look forward to hearing from you.
:)

[Palantir]

Originally posted by ER_Chaser


Kerry, I think I am the "more experienced" player in this case... er... may I assume that? :)

Sure assume away, looks like it to me based on the ladder :D
So how bad did the Germans do in your first MG game?
In both of mine the Germans ended up with an OD.

[ER_Chaser]

Originally posted by Kerry


Sure assume away, looks like it to me based on the ladder :D
So how bad did the Germans do in your first MG game?
In both of mine the Germans ended up with an OD.

me? OD too ... lol ... :D
But indeed we did not finish that game at the time. But I am sure an MD was locked, and worse also very possible. So I resigned ---- only because I was always too coward to see all my little boys spat blood and got slaughtered all in front of the Fatherland :dead:

[Palantir]

Operation Market-Garden is an great historical battle and should be one of the best games out there based on the tactical situations.
In the North the Germans are attacking (Arnhem) and defending (Nijmegen). In the South they're attacking (along Hell's Highway) and defending (against the XXX Corps). While the Allies are doing the exact opposite.

Few games allow both sides to be on the offensive (not just limited counter-attacks) and defense throughout an entire scenario.

I've played 4 different board-games based on the battle (at various scales) and have enjoyed each one. In those the Germans were actually a threat and won or could win if played well. I thought the best one was the "monster" game "The Highway to the Reich" by SPI.

The "V for Victory" series PC game Market-Garden has better balance than the TOAW version.

I hope another designer will eventually pick up the pieces and develop a scenario worthy of that heroic battle.:flag:

[ER_Chaser]

you are right, kerry... actually HEAT sent me another scenario of this event which I am playing with a couple of other players. Roughly speaking I feel allies are still too strong (as I am playing allies) ..... but it is only the begining ... it is called Five weeks in 44, did you try it?

Also, Cheetah772 bud, did I miss anything from ya? I did not receive any emails yet... hope I did not miss anything.

[Von Manstein]

Originally posted by Kerry
Operation Market-Garden is an great historical battle and should be one of the best games out there based on the tactical situations.
In the North the Germans are attacking (Arnhem) and defending (Nijmegen). In the South they're attacking (along Hell's Highway) and defending (against the XXX Corps). While the Allies are doing the exact opposite.

Few games allow both sides to be on the offensive (not just limited counter-attacks) and defense throughout an entire scenario.

I've played 4 different board-games based on the battle (at various scales) and have enjoyed each one. In those the Germans were actually a threat and won or could win if played well. I thought the best one was the "monster" game "The Highway to the Reich" by SPI.

The "V for Victory" series PC game Market-Garden has better balance than the TOAW version.

I hope another designer will eventually pick up the pieces and develop a scenario worthy of that heroic battle.:flag:



Actually Kerry, Trey Marshall has designed a great scenario for this battle at 103 turns, which makes it more of a campaign. It is far more balanced than the pre packaged Market Garden. It is called Holland '44. You should check it out ;)