Campaign Questions

[JohnHale]

DennisS,

When you've got a few battles against the AI under your belt, try PBEM - you'll love it more!

[DennisS]

Originally Posted by JohnHale

DennisS,

When you've got a few battles against the AI under your belt, try PBEM - you'll love it more!

Even given my strong background...I am a retired Master Sergeant..., and my interest in military history, I am still hesitant to jump into PBEM.

I played Tactics II back in the mid 60's, and played Panzer Leader, Panzer Blitz, Ambush!, and about every variant of ASL that existed.

...throw in Victory Games, and other SPI and AH products in there as well.

With the advent of computer gaming, I believe that I have purchased and played almost all of the military themed, turn base strategy games out there.

I suppose the nearest to this would be Shattered Union..a really under rated game from Pop Top software.

Having said ALL this, a good human opponent would kill me. I do not have the ability to fully and completely integrate the battlefield, harmoniously blending artillery, infantry, air power and armor into a seamless, unstoppable force.

Give me a couple of months, and I might be up to the task. My learning curve is still pretty steep at this point.

[Imp]

You have a strong background, listed some good games there so I am sure you will get there. It is the way to go once you feel you are capable of at least putting up a decent fight.
Joining a club is then the sensible thing to do as most have ranking systems so you can pick a low level player & work your way up.
Then you can start to wonder where your life went

[RERomine]

Originally Posted by Imp

Joining a club is then the sensible thing to do as most have ranking systems so you can pick a low level player & work your way up.
Then you can start to wonder where your life went

I'm not sure about the others, but the Blitz has a mentoring program, were experts teach you. You can play against people who will help you through the ins and outs of the PBEM games. There are a number if differences between AI games and PBEM games that they will point out.

DennisS, what was your branch of the service? Your experience should translate well into the game. It's just a matter of learning the mechanics of the game so you can take what you know and make it happen in the game.

[DennisS]

Originally Posted by RERomine

DennisS, what was your branch of the service? Your experience should translate well into the game. It's just a matter of learning the mechanics of the game so you can take what you know and make it happen in the game.

I am fond of telling folks that I wasn't in the military, I was in the Air Force. Not really fair, as there were (are) many warrior types. Having said that, I oftentimes felt that I should have been a platoon sergeant, taking care of my troops.

I like to play chess. Chess is all strategy, and no luck. Games with luck are not as challenging to me. I appreciate that there is a lot of luck inherent in combat...but you can maximize "luck" through proper training and planning.

As a former chess player, it was considered bad form to talk up your game. Here, I have ten posts. I am a noob. Doesn't matter what my background is, I have to pay my dues.

I am more than willing, once I get a handle on the game mechanics, to allow myself to get whupped like a rented mule. Sounds like fun!

[RERomine]

Originally Posted by DennisS

I am fond of telling folks that I wasn't in the military, I was in the Air Force. Not really fair, as there were (are) many warrior types. Having said that, I oftentimes felt that I should have been a platoon sergeant, taking care of my troops.

You served your country as many on here have served theirs. Each branch of the service is as important as the other and they have their own individual mission, which if not performed puts the missions of the other branch's missions at risk.

I like to play chess. Chess is all strategy, and no luck. Games with luck are not as challenging to me. I appreciate that there is a lot of luck inherent in combat...but you can maximize "luck" through proper training and planning.

As a former chess player, it was considered bad form to talk up your game. Here, I have ten posts. I am a noob. Doesn't matter what my background is, I have to pay my dues.

Just think of this as a huge chess game with many pieces on a very big board. There is a degree of "luck", but it balances out in the end. Do enough right things, you win.

I am more than willing, once I get a handle on the game mechanics, to allow myself to get whupped like a rented mule. Sounds like fun!

Maybe early, but you will get things figured out.

[DennisS]

Originally Posted by RERomine

You served your country as many on here have served theirs. Each branch of the service is as important as the other and they have their own individual mission, which if not performed puts the missions of the other branch's missions at risk.

I understand this fully.

I WILL say that there were those of our sister services that did not share our (Air Force) general opinion that INDIVIDUALS become warriors...and that it is not granted to you by the color of your uniform.

[PanzerBob]

Campaigning is certainly one of the game's big strengths!!

Do enjoy!!

Bob out

[JohnHale]

[quote=DennisS;660239 I do not have the ability to fully and completely integrate the battlefield, harmoniously blending artillery, infantry, air power and armor into a seamless, unstoppable force. [/QUOTE]


Don't worry - few of us have attained that level of mastery!

If you don't like it, no-one will force you to play again.