PBEM AAR - It Ain't a Lost Cause Yet!

[Joram]

Here are the numbers for the battle over Nashville. I'm not sure why it's claiming that the USA 1st Corps was destroyed in Cumberland River -- I can't imagine that so many men were killed that an entire corps container could be destroyed. (Since you guys can read jchastain's thread, please let me know if this is an error, and that 1st Corps was indeed the one lost at Montgomery.)

It doesn't appear to be a bug.

[Gil R.]

It is with regret that I accept jchastain's surrender, since I was hoping to inflict a great deal more suffering on the North for its arrogant, meddling ways. But hostilities are to be ceased, and honor requires that my forces treat all of his men with respect.

Historians will long debate whether the Union could have won this war had it continued. For my own part, in the coming days I plan to read through the Union's AAR to learn how the war was viewed from that perspective. Expect my post mortem soon...

[elmo3]

Rematch. We want a rematch! [:D]

Edit - Make it best four out of seven...

[General Quarters]

A rematch when the new patch is done would be great. It would show how it affects gameplay and whether the old strategies still work.

[CeltiCid]

Well, i finally finish reading this AAR.

Absolutly great in terms of teaching some concepts.

A MUST BE READ for all Newbies

Thanks to Gil AND JCHASTAIN for his work here.

[jchastain]

ORIGINAL: CeltiCid

Well, i finally finish reading this AAR.

Absolutly great in terms of teaching some concepts.

A MUST BE READ for all Newbies

Thanks to Gil for his work here.

And sure enough, the loser gets no respect! heh heh. [8D]

[ravinhood]

Here are the numbers for the battle over Nashville. I'm not sure why it's claiming that the USA 1st Corps was destroyed in Cumberland River -- I can't imagine that so many men were killed that an entire corps container could be destroyed. (Since you guys can read jchastain's thread, please let me know if this is an error, and that 1st Corps was indeed the one lost at Montgomery.)

 
35,000 union losses to only 6500 confederate losses? I find that a bit lopsided and unbelieveable there.

[Gil R.]

Remember, this AAR was played using a pre-release version of the game. Battle casualties have since been adjusted to be more realistic, and there hasn't been a complaint about this in ages.

[ravinhood]

Oh that's right...sorry forgot this was pre patch. Where's an AAR since the patches?

[Gil R.]

Yikes. AAR's take an enormous amount of time. If I worked on another AAR, I'd get nothing else done. Best to leave it up to Grey Hunter and anyone else who's got the inspiration.

[ravinhood]

Yes I know, writing an AAR is like writing a mini novel takes a lot of time and dedication.

[Greyhunterlp]

ORIGINAL: ravinhood

Yes I know, writing an AAR is like writing a mini novel takes a lot of time and dedication.

Truth

[SlickWilhelm]

Wonderful AAR, Gil. I am just starting to play FoF for the first time while I read James McPherson's "Battle Cry of Freedom". Thanks so much for your detailed explanations of how things work in the game. This was much more informative than reading a dry manual. I found your AAR a must-read for anyone new to the game. [&o]

Now, on to reading jchastain's AAR!

[waldanen]

I think I learned more reading that AAR than any other I have ever read. Thank you for taking the time to do this.