<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by boba <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
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<B><s>[B]</s>I'm also very interested to get to the bottom of this problem wich can be *very* annoying for Allies (and takes out the most enjoyable part of the game, IMHO). <e>[/B]</e></B><br/>

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<r>AdmNelson<br/>
boba<br/>
DeVada<br/>
Graham Smith<br/>
And any other PBEM gamer reading this thread<br/>
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For the last two weeks I have been doing some research concerning the VCR issue. Maybe you guys can help me on this.<br/>
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In my game versus Strawb, the VCR has functioned flawless ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by boba <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>so only thing I can think of is that something is wrong in "recording" VCR, and all the problems starts when combat resolution is "converted" in VCR file...<e>[/B]</e></B><e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE> <br ...

<r>Hi guys!<br/>
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Sorry for my silence, real world events have kept me busy.<br/>
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At present time Strawb and I are experimenting, in order to find out if the VCR issue is related to a possible memory/configuration problem. Or at least, rule it out.<br/>
At the same time, we have had a ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by boba <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
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Well, I think that logic behind "VCR" file should be only to show what Japanese player saw in combat phase, so there shouldn't be any variables calculated during it. But (there's always a but), as ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by boba <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>In my experience difference between VCR and combat reports appears exacty in major surface and carrier engagments... <e>[/B]</e></B><br/>
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We have had surface and carrier battles earlier in the game ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by boba <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>In short, Japanese player may be certain that his VCR report is a real one, Allied player should get used not to trust his VCR files. <e>[/B]</e></B><e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

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That’s not my ...

<t>The reason why I asked for a rerun of the turn is not a question on differences in combat reports. I can accept some inaccuracies in reports regarding damage inflicted to the enemy. Hence, Japanese and allied reports should tell different stories on the damage inflicted to the opponent, number of ...

<t>Washington Post<br/>
June 14, 1942<br/>
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Grumman Engineering Corporation signs contract with the US navy<br/>
Since the outbreak of war, pilots serving on US carriers have made numerous complains over the planes they are flying. The aircrafts in question seem to have ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by Aussie <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
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Washington Post<br/>
June 7, 1942<br/>
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--FLASH--<br/>
Heavy combat continues outside Broome<br/>
Yet a week passed by with non-stop fierce fighting in the lowlands west of Broome.<br/>
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<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by Capt. Harlock <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>Exciting reports--but you seem to have left out the identities of the Australian units. <e>[/B]</e></B><br/>
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Whoooops!<br/>
I have filled in the missing text<br/>
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<r>Washington Post<br/>
June 7, 1942<br/>
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--FLASH--<br/>
Heavy combat continues outside Broome<br/>
Yet a week passed by with non-stop fierce fighting in the lowlands west of Broome.<br/>
The Japanese 48th Division, 1st Para brigade and the 35th Independent brigade, continued their massive ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by Capt. Harlock <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>Concerning the airstrike that hit the "Warspite", are you sure it came from Akyab? According to my examination of the latest obc41 file, Akyab is in the database, but shouldn't appear on the map ...

<t>Washington Post<br/>
May 31, 1942<br/>
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Fiji Island now fully controlled by the Japanese<br/>
IN a telegram from The Southwest Pacific HQ, it is announced that the last defenders on Fiji has surrendered.<br/>
On May 26, After 3 weeks of desperate fighting, the NZ brigade ...

<t>Washington Post<br/>
May 24, 1942<br/>
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Washington announces reorganisation of senior officers<br/>
Shortly after returning from operations in the waters around Fiji, Halsey has been given command of the South Pacific HQ. To replace him, an unknown cruiser skipper named ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by Capt. Harlock <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>According to Mika (who has done some examination of the source code), there is a "Monsoon effect" in the Burma area. During the months of March, April, and May, attacking LCU readiness is ...

<t>Washington Post<br/>
May 17, 1942<br/>
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New Guinea now Japanese controlled<br/>
On May 11, a Japanese engineer unit landed on Noemfoar and took control over the island. Thus, New Guinea is now totally controlled by Japanese forces.<br/>
--END FLASH--<br/>
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--FLASH--<br ...

I'm sorry I haven't responded the last couple of days.
Real world events keeps me occupied at the moment, but
I'll be back ASAP

CYA

<r>Washington Post<br/>
May 10, 1942<br/>
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British forces launch offensive in India<br/>
For 3 weeks British air forces have bombed Japanese positions outside Calcutta. From the outset of the week, British ground forces, commanded by Lt. General Slim, launched a series of ...

<t>Hi fellow war gamers!<br/>
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For as long as I remember, WW2 has been a passion to me. I have been reading tonnes of books and seen hundreds of films on the subject. I have been studying economical, political, logistic, and of course, military aspects of this historical period. Needless to say ...