Bill (IJ) vs Ron (Allies): A logistics model study using CHS 1.06

[Ron Saueracker]

ORIGINAL: ADM Halsey

Yes, it is true I am not fairing well at this time.  I think when you updated to the v5 maps and I did not it made a big difference in the game.  Now that we are on the same sheet of music so to speak I am working on the situation.

It would not have made any difference I don't think as your map, being the Japanese player, is the master map. Only a few differences existed between them, primarily in China.

[ADM Halsey]

There are some places I can not get what I need out but the bases I can it is not to much trouble.
 
I can get some figures together to let you know.

[ADM Halsey]

ORIGINAL: Ron Saueracker

ORIGINAL: ADM Halsey

Yes, it is true I am not fairing well at this time.  I think when you updated to the v5 maps and I did not it made a big difference in the game.  Now that we are on the same sheet of music so to speak I am working on the situation.

It would not have made any difference I don't think as your map, being the Japanese player, is the master map. Only a few differences existed between them, primarily in China.

I did have a problem if you remember with some units taking a long time to move. I am not sure if that was the issue. I am not trying to take away from your skill or the mistake I might have made. I just remeber being frustrated when units showed 90 miles moved to just go 60.

[Ron Saueracker]

ORIGINAL: ADM Halsey

ORIGINAL: Ron Saueracker

ORIGINAL: ADM Halsey

Yes, it is true I am not fairing well at this time.  I think when you updated to the v5 maps and I did not it made a big difference in the game.  Now that we are on the same sheet of music so to speak I am working on the situation.

It would not have made any difference I don't think as your map, being the Japanese player, is the master map. Only a few differences existed between them, primarily in China.

I did have a problem if you remember with some units taking a long time to move. I am not sure if that was the issue. I am not trying to take away from your skill or the mistake I might have made. I just remeber being frustrated when units showed 90 miles moved to just go 60.

I've got the same problems and man are they frustrating. Supply is whacked, movement is whacked...it just goes on. I think the big problem we had was at Ichang in China...that was brutal. I can't get three Chinese units to move 1 hex and have been trying since early 42. Really ticking me off...good thing they are not overly important in the scheme of things. Currently I'm watching to see if the game humps me from behind and porks my carrier groups.[X(][:(]

[ADM Halsey]

I've got the same problems and man are they frustrating. Supply is whacked, movement is whacked...it just goes on. I think the big problem we had was at Ichang in China...that was brutal. I can't get three Chinese units to move 1 hex and have been trying since early 42. Really ticking me off...good thing they are not overly important in the scheme of things. Currently I'm watching to see if the game humps me from behind and porks my carrier groups.

Any carriers you loose here on out do not come back correct?

We also had a movement issue in Java that delayed my taking somethings with a movement problem you had.

Plus do not forget about the auto convoy not picking up oil/resources.

[Ron Saueracker]

ORIGINAL: ADM Halsey

I've got the same problems and man are they frustrating. Supply is whacked, movement is whacked...it just goes on. I think the big problem we had was at Ichang in China...that was brutal. I can't get three Chinese units to move 1 hex and have been trying since early 42. Really ticking me off...good thing they are not overly important in the scheme of things. Currently I'm watching to see if the game humps me from behind and porks my carrier groups.

Any carriers you loose here on out do not come back correct?

We also had a movement issue in Java that delayed my taking somethings with a movement problem you had.

Plus do not forget about the auto convoy not picking up oil/resources.

Yeah, so I lose the 4 historical Essexes by not losing CVs, and now if I do I am pretty sure that is it. I have no idea how Gary G could have convinced himself respawn made any sense.

That Java thingy sucked for sure but I made sure not to expand anything in Java while we waited. Don't think it made an impact. Anyway, I think we lost equally due to movement...me in China and Malaya (lost about 8 LCUs due to it)...you lost time.

Be nice if the game worked, eh?[8D]

Are you not picking up resources/oil manually? I've been doing that endlessly...very labour intensive but what can ya do? Toboali must be jammed by now.

[ADM Halsey]

Here is a status for you to take a look at. I just noticed that I have no factory that is producing Nissan engines. I can not even convert one to make that engine type.

[Ron Saueracker]

I'm pretty rusty with the Jap economic model. How come you can't convert? Not enough supply/resources? What are Nissans used for? I forgot.

[ADM Halsey]

Engines for planes in 43 on. Some good ones too.

[Ron Saueracker]

ORIGINAL: ADM Halsey

Engines for planes in 43 on. Some good ones too.

What exactly is the problem? Is it a bug?

[ADM Halsey]

Not sure. I am going to research the issue.

[Ron Saueracker]

Here is the Southern DEI. Basically only US aircraft in area are based at Darwin where there is USAAF support units. The remainder of combat aircraft are Commonwealth and Dutch. The Dutch fighter squadrons pretty much have all been withdrawn to OZ for reformation and upgrading to Kittyhawk III in July so the RAAF will shoulder the fighter burden for the theatre unless further US aviation units are brought in.

Situation is looking grim for Bill as I don't think he can now force me out of any of my entrenched positions. Going for dominance in the Central Pacific and South Pacific and not commiting adequate forces to take the DEI and Burma in early 42 is proving to be decisive.

[Ron Saueracker]

Here is a huge problem for Bill. Of the few bases occupied by Bill in New Guinea and the Bismarcks, only Rabaul has a significant Japanese presence, but Port Moresby based B-17s have kept Rabaul in a severely damaged state and it has not been developed. This has left the area extremely vulnerable to rapid Allied expansion in the area.

[Ron Saueracker]

The South Pacific...

[Ron Saueracker]

Here is a quick overall view of the Japanese Empire as of Jan 43.

[Ron Saueracker]

The Intel situation Jan 43

[Ron Saueracker]

It is mid January 43 and Hornet is still undergoing repairs and modernization. Hornet took about a month and a half to reach San Francisco from New Zealand after being heavily damaged in the carrier battle in the late spring of 42. Basically been under repair for six months and still has a lot of work to be done considering she still is in her as built configuration. Has a nice new pait job thanks to TOMLABEL.[;)]

What would be cool is if the US VF squadrons could be labeled as groups instead of squadrons to allow them to be divided like the Japanese VF groups can once the VB squadrons merge.

[Ron Saueracker]

Slowly beginning to figure out this crop program I got for free. This AAR was getting monotonous so maybe a new style will help. Too bad this turn is soooo dull.

[Ron Saueracker]

Well, Bill and I are still slowly plugging away at our game and it is early April, 1943. Not a whole lot has happenned as we are basically deadlocked due to the fact that KB is still intact and the Allied carrier forces still at parity. Only overwhelming force can ensure success with minimal losses. Having to wait so long for new aircraft is also a hindrance. Until Hellcats arrive, and the Essex class CVs minus the four denied the Allies due to respawning, any assault on Japanese held islands are not feasable.

SEAC:

Japan is still stopped dead at Rahaeng. Any further advances by Japan are not expected.

CHINA:

Static, with only the odd land combat and air battles to speak of. CHS really did a nice job sorting this out given the game engine.

ABDA:

Eastern Java and the lesser islands are still Allied controlled. This theatre basically is the responsibility of the Dutch and Australians, with support from US aircraft in northern OZ, US subs based in Perth and the Royal Navy CV task forces. Java is a stalemate on land and a meatgrinder in the air. Bill has finally managed to evacuate the majority of the division or so left stranded at Lautem, Timor, but it cost him damage to many ships and the loss of CVL Ryujo to 1E and 2E tactical bombers. (the only CV lost so far)

SWPAC:

New Guinea is basically Allied controlled and Rabaul is neutralized and nearly isolated. This threatens Bill's Guadalcanal base and his bases on New Caledonia as SOPAC forces are closing in from the east.

SOPAC:

All these islands are built up and the forces are being marshalled for a major advance in the next few months. During the lull, the Ellice Islands (Wallis, Funafuti and Nusomethingorother) have been occuppied with no resistance. Canton Island and Luganville are a Japanese nightmare as B-24s have kept these bases out of action.

CENPAC:

Since the occupation of Johnston Island the focus has been on building up forces for future advances.

NORPAC:

Absolutely no enemy activity since day one. All the bases are developed or nearing completion. An Allied dominated region I expect little action to ever occur.

The Submarine War:

Well, with all the new Gatos and Balaos, as well as the modernization of the prewar subs, numbers are not a problem. Daily a Japanese ship is being damaged or sunk, often more. The American torpedoes are now functioning well enough. No Allied sub has been lost since 42 but I am seeing Japanese escorts dropping more DCs and hitting more often with dozens of subs enduring major damage. (Allied Damage Control is OFF in our game so I'm knocking on wood here)

The Air War:

Been a bit of a meatgrinder in Java and China on occasion but aside from this, nothing out of the ordinary. Kittyhawk Is, Spitfire Vbs, and Boomerangs are holding the line in the DEI as other squadrons await new aircraft. Both Bill and I are still flying obsolete planes like Nates and Buffaloes....Bill may be experiencing economic problems with half the DEI damaged or under Allied control. My shortages are caused by low production rate of P40Es.

[Ron Saueracker]

bump for Pauk...