Opponent reliability is indeed the most important thing.

I've wasted probably hundreds of hours on games that went nowhere because opponents either surrendered quickly or disappeared..

I don't see an "Opponents wanted" section that is usually present for other games.

Where do people usually find opponents for PBEM?


There is a Discord that people use, I don't use Discord however. I think there's a link to it on the Shadow Empire reddit.

However, after a little over a year ...

I don't see an "Opponents wanted" section that is usually present for other games.

Where do people usually find opponents for PBEM?

I think the game is in a bad state regarding UI/UX. To the point where I cannot really play it because it is so painful. The choice of conflict is not the problem, maybe not so much naval action is going on, but the problem is the engine itself.

Here are the things that bother me the most:
(1) Font ...

Looking for an opponent to play GC 1941-1945. I am relatively experienced, however haven't played for years. I am willing to continue playing no matter what happens on the battlefield or how bad/good the situation will become for me, expecting the same from a potential opponent.
I can return at ...

not found yet

<t> Looking for a reliable japanese opponent that is willing to finish the game no matter what. On my part I can guarantee I won't bail out or surrender. <br/>
I can make a turn in 1-3 days normally, often more. <br/>
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Options:<br/>
Historical first turn on<br/>
PDU on<br/>
Realistic RnD ...

<t> Looking for a Japanese player to play scenario 1. I will be comfortable with the following options and home rules: <br/>
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REALISM OPTIONS <br/>
FOW ON <br/>
Advanced weather ON <br/>
Allied damage control ON <br/>
PDU ON <br/>
Historical first turn on <br/>
Dec 7 surprise ON <br ...

<t> Looking for Japanese opponent.<br/>
Grand campaign, Scenario 001.<br/>
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Options:<br/>
REALISM OPTIONS <br/>
FOW ON <br/>
Advanced weather ON <br/>
Allied damage control ON <br/>
PDU ON <br/>
Historical first turn on <br/>
Dec 7 surprise ON <br/>
Reliable USN torps OFF <br ...

Should put this in the WitW forums?

ORIGINAL: Zorch
This is not looking good for Uncle Joe & company.

See what comes next!

Looking back I am thinking this was the key moment in 1941 - and the Soviet position in the center is not good.

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: scout1<br/>
This sounds complicated as a Discord can't be described in a paragraph …. or perhaps its my brain fart that doesn't understand …. just WTH do they discuss ?
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Sardaukar<br/>
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Hi,<br/>
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There is Discord chat channels about GG games, if interested:<br/>
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<URL url="https://discord.gg/CCaSeH">https://discord.gg/CCaSeH</URL>
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Just ...

I can see where it will be going wrong now! [:D]

I do not get why they would think of an iPad game?

ORIGINAL: Telemecus
Can also see all my film reviews and scores at https://www.criticker.com/profile/telemecus/ [:D]

Which says you have seen and scored 6930 films - wow!

Thankyou for this guide. And as well as teaching us so much about cinema there are some interesting posts on War in the East too! [:D]

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I have followed this for so long it is perhaps better called an epic saga than an AAR. I am going to be a bit tearful when there is no new development in 8MP to pick up on when I visit in future. Congrats!