Opponent wanted, either IJN or USN

[Wirraway_Ace]

I just finished my game. Looking for another while waiting for WITP AE...and waiting...and waiting

Scenario 17 or 19. Committment levels negotiable. Don't play for autovictory; however, allies must defend autovictory hexes throughout game.

House rules to limit exploitation of weaknesses in game engine:
No 4E under 15,000 on naval attack or naval search
No Marine Squadrons on carriers (unless transporting)
3PTs per TF; 2 TFs per hex
No more than 2 separate CV TFs per hex
No use of multiple single ship TFs to invade/resupply in contested areas.
Limit of level 5 forts on atolls
Reasonable stacking limits on atolls
Reasonable defensive mining (e.g. about 1,000 mines per hex max)

[xj900uk]

I'll take you on with the above rules with one exception. PT flotilla's maximum size should be 5/6 which conforms with historical operations,  3 is a bit small.  
Scenario 17, me US, you Jap? Commitment levels dunno,  say 140 each side??

[Wirraway_Ace]

xj, sounds good. Scenario 17, committment levels at 140. PM sent. Good Luck!

p.s. PTs TFs up to 6 are fine. No more than 12 PTs per hex?
I reviewed USN PT operations in the Pacific and they generally appear to have engaged in 2 or 3 boat sections. There were a handfull of cases where more than 3 boats engaged:
Oct 11. Guadelcanal. 4 PTs (38, 46, 48, 60) vs CL + 4-6 DDs. The object of the mission is to
make the ships stop bombarding Marines positions on the island and attack the PTs.
Dec 3. Savo Island. 8 PTs in three groups (109, 43/ 40. 48/ 59, 44, 36, 37) vs CL + 5 DDs
Dec 11. Kamimbo Bay. 8 PT vs 5 DD + Cargo ship
1943
Jan 10. Kamimbo Bay. 10 PT vs 8 DD
Jan 14. ?? 13 PT vs 9 DD
Feb 1. 11 PT in 5 groups (47, 39 / 111, 48 / 109, 36 / 123, 124 / 37, 59, 115) vs 12 DD + 3 supply
barges. A minefield was also in the area.
Aug 1. Vila. 15 PT vs 4 DD.
Aug 22. Vila. Day ! 6 PT in 2 groups vs Shore Byts + MG positions + Barges

[xj900uk]

Hi there Wirraway Ace
 
Thanks for the clarification.  Funnily enough I was actually thinking of the battle reports of January '43 & also August 22nd @ Vila which had 2 x 6 boat flotilla's.  But I agree a max of 12 PT boats a hex under any pre-planned circumstances
BTW have not received any PM from you,  will try sending you one with my day-time Email addy

xj

[Wirraway_Ace]

thanks to xj for the quick response.