<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Lokasenna<br/>
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Lastly, I don't think it's the airframes themselves that are the problem. I think it is the slow pace of air ops prior to you taking the game.
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I faced the same issues CR was when I took over the game as well ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Canoerebel<br/>
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Thanks for the clarification. I know I was facing uber E-class in my game against John III. I'm not sure in this game, only because there haven't been very many encounters.
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Unless you and Erik updated the ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Canoerebel<br/>
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We had a very nice wedding at a small church near Knoxville this afternoon, with lots of family and close friends present.<br/>
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The Daddy of the bride help up pretty well. I typically don't tear up for things, but wasn't sure how this would ...

<t> Thanks everyone for the continuing support and well wishes.<br/>
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I'm currently on a break from chemo which has allowed me to enjoy a lovely summer and another opportunity for a trip out to Vancouver and Victoria.<br/>
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I've been working on models, reading, visiting with friends ...

<t> Hi Everyone. I'm still among the living. I apologize for not popping in sooner, but the days fly by. I see Andre has provided a quick update.<br/>
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I plan on updating in a few days, but generally have been having a tough go at things of late.<br/>
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To those that have contacted my ...

<t> Thank you all for your kind words, thoughts and prayers. I can't express how much they mean to me right now.<br/>
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It's Sunday night as I write this and I expect to hear word any day on when the next Endoscopy is booked. I had some blood work done last Friday to check for cancer markers ...

<r> Just an update on life and WitpAE.<br/>
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I had a chance to talk with Erik recently and wish we had done so years ago. We discussed the game briefly, but didn't go into any great detail about our matchup. It was nice to discuss a few things including what I had intended to have done, had ...

<t> Regarding 1st and 2nd Australian Divisions.<br/>
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I figured it was a glitch from not upgrading the data base. I never mentioned them to Erik though so I just lived with it. When updating the database came up I left it up to Erik to decide. He never mentioned it again so I figured he didn ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Canoerebel<br/>
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Yet...for some reason, the fighter pools and B-24J pools are not particularly impressive.
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I can't recall off the top of my head the circumstances for that. My best guess would be that they were low when I ...

<t> Dan,<br/>
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If you have any questions about anything, or why something was/wasn't done feel free to PM me.<br/>
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I'll let you discover Erik's play style for yourself but two things come to mind. He is aggressive in defence and relies heavily on the low layered CAP in his air defence ...

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Indeed, Joseph, I'm privileged to step in for you. This developed very quickly, but already I've sent "my" first turn back to Eric, March 2, 1944.<br/>
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To be honest, I was worried as to what I'd find. I knew you were frustrated. I ...

<t> All valid points Gents.<br/>
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What you don't know is what my preparations were during the first landings against Woleai and the turn previous (except Lowpe will go check now and prove me wrong [:D]). I almost always have my CV's follow a few ASW TF's when moving forward, and set any ...

Glad to hear Dan picked up the game Erik. Have fun finishing your game up.

Once again, thanks for your understanding and apologies for not being able to finish the game. It's in better hands now though.

Off to get back in the modelling.

<t> I've learned that Erik and Dan will finish out the game. I wish them both a fun filled game.<br/>
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I'm worried that Dan will make me look mediocre, but I hope at whatever stage they pick up the timeline my efforts will help Dan right the ship better than I attempted to do.<br/>
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No need to apologize.

<t> I thought I better clarify a few things, and I'll try not to repeat myself which I know I do regularly.<br/>
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Last night Erik basically said he was done with the game. My voicing frustration about the latest Allied reversal proved to be the final straw for him. I admit to being too self ...

<t> Erik's ended the game.<br/>
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I know I'm wrapped too tight for this game and it appears I'm not a good opponent since every game I've played has been dropped by my PBEM partner. I get it, it's me.<br/>
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I'll bow out now. Thanks for the friendship and moral support (and the ...

Of course I was in no frame of mind to put any thought into my next turn. So instead of waiting, I go ahead and flip the turn in 5 mins. I left the crippled CV to her fate, didn't even provide any air cover. I put her chances of survival at zero.

I really hate this game right now.

<r> The Allied Fleet will retire to Hansa Bay and rendezvous with the Noemfoor amphibious force. Then it's on to glorious annihilation at the hands of the Japanese who can do no wrong in this game.<br/>
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I'll try to save CV <I><s>[i]</s>Intrepid<e>[/i]</e></I>, but I'm already resigned to her ...

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Sub attack near Manus at 99,111<br/>
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Japanese Ships<br/>
SS I-16, hits 2<br/>
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Allied Ships<br/>
CV Intrepid, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage<br/>
BB Indiana<br/>
CA Boston<br/>
CA Salt Lake ...