Intellectus Ex Nihilo (Wal-Mart on Ice)

[Zorch]

ORIGINAL: modrow

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

12/19/41

The Wild Goose Chase: Despite the extraordinary level of damage Lex had suffered (high 80s or 90s in each category), she remained afloat today until she underwent attack by Judys late in the morning phase. Two hits were enough to sink her. In the afternoon phase, CL Achilles blundered within range of Half KB North and took enough torpedoes to sink her.

I think it's time to get worried about your opponent's R&D program. [:'(]

Multiple Judys? [X(]

[BBfanboy]

ORIGINAL: modrow

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

12/19/41

The Wild Goose Chase: Despite the extraordinary level of damage Lex had suffered (high 80s or 90s in each category), she remained afloat today until she underwent attack by Judys late in the morning phase. Two hits were enough to sink her. In the afternoon phase, CL Achilles blundered within range of Half KB North and took enough torpedoes to sink her.

I think it's time to get worried about your opponent's R&D program. [:'(]

Oooo - good catch! Was Judy Carne one of them? She was a favorite of mine!

[RangerJoe]

I always did like Frances Gumm in that movie.

Speaking of the Bismarck chase, did you know that Leonard B. "Tuck" Smith received a Distinguished Flying Cross for what he did on 26 May 1941 but could not tell anybody why for a long time?

[MakeeLearn]

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

Well, dang, MakeeLearn. What a great story and experience. You rubbed shoulders with a legend, although he didn't think of himself that way. He was just a 'Bama boy lucky enough to survive a war. To the rest of us, he was walking history.

Goes to show that every person has a story. If you and Sledge had lived in Georgia, instead of across the state line, I'd be begging you to write a story about Sledge. Or I'd write one about the both of you, and I'd be sure to include the comment about "those things are deadly!"

And they are, as we all know!

If you are looking for a good Georgia story. Find a copy of Confederate Scrapbook published in 1893 by Lizze Cary Daniel, and read the story "With the old Vets of Georgia: Representative Styles, the Colored Law-Maker, gets a cane".

Styles was a black politician who fought for the rights of Confederate Vets. The story in the scrapbook was originally published in the Atlanta Constitution

[Canoerebel]

That's a great tip. I'm going to try to find it - there's almost certainly a story there.

[Canoerebel]

12/20/41 to 12/23/41

SoPac: The Wild Goose chase is winding down, as the trailing element of KB moves NW. No further ships sunk during this period, so I think the final tallies are in. Losing CL Achilles and two DMS (and some other stuff) added to my woes, but saving Lex's complement of aircraft helped a bit.

[Canoerebel]

12/20/41 to 12/23/41

DEI: Dave isn't pushing hard in this region, yet. Allied efforts have focused on getting supply to Singers (140k now) and pulling fuel out of this region.

Dave hasn't committed combat TFs forward - he's being careful.

I've never gotten nearly this much supply into Singers before. Is it enough to really make a difference? Is it enough to warrant committing 18th UK Div.? Probably not, unless I get to feeling unusually chipper. Stripping Commonwealth devices at the start of the game is a bad way to kick things off - as bad as losing Lex or more so.

[Canoerebel]

12/20/41 to 12/23/41

SEAC: Nothing much happening in this theater yet. I'm satisfied with early Allied defensive measures; I'm moderately worried about the effort and attention Dave is giving to China, to this point.

[BBfanboy]

It might take a long time to repair Lex's air group using Air Support brought in. Why not use xAKLs in a transport TF to lift them out. I say xAKLs because they can dock at small ports and get the damaged aircraft aboard.

[Bif1961]

You might consider putting the British 18th Infantry Division in Palembang, since it self generates supplies it will be sustained during any attack and he can't use his BBs to bombard because of the narrow shallow channel. He will eventually want the oilfields and will have to fight for them and they will be heavily damaged even if you are pushed out, after a protracted battle.

[Canoerebel]

ORIGINAL: Bif1961

You might consider putting the British 18th Infantry Division in Palembang, since it self generates supplies it will be sustained during any attack and he can't use his BBs to bombard because of the narrow shallow channel. He will eventually want the oilfields and will have to fight for them and they will be heavily damaged even if you are pushed out, after a protracted battle.

I think a patch long ago did away with Palembang and other similar bases producing supply.

[Canoerebel]

ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

It might take a long time to repair Lex's air group using Air Support brought in. Why not use xAKLs in a transport TF to lift them out. I say xAKLs because they can dock at small ports and get the damaged aircraft aboard.

Can xAKLs be used as Air Transport TFs? I didn't know that.

I like the idea and will scour the vicinity for available xAKLs (many have been sent to the DEI on the suicidal Singapore run). The only downside is that enemy subs would be lethal.

[Anachro]

Any xAK or xAKL can transport planes, but I can't remember if or if not size of the air group/type of plane requires more cargo capacity.

[BBfanboy]

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

It might take a long time to repair Lex's air group using Air Support brought in. Why not use xAKLs in a transport TF to lift them out. I say xAKLs because they can dock at small ports and get the damaged aircraft aboard.

Can xAKLs be used as Air Transport TFs? I didn't know that.

I like the idea and will scour the vicinity for available xAKLs (many have been sent to the DEI on the suicidal Singapore run). The only downside is that enemy subs would be lethal.

xAKLs cannot do "Air Transport", but they can do Transport. The difference is it will take three days to reassemble the planes instead of 1 for an Air Transport TF using xAKs. AKVs can transport aircraft with 0 reassembly time.

[BBfanboy]

ORIGINAL: Anachro

Any xAK or xAKL can transport planes, but I can't remember if or if not size of the air group/type of plane requires more cargo capacity.

I have never had a problem lifting single engine planes with an xAKL - it takes a lot of aircraft to equal 1000 tons but just in case, it might be good to use xAKLs of 1700 tons or more capacity. They load instantly so they can dock, load and undock each in turn and be underway immediately.

[Lokasenna]

ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

It might take a long time to repair Lex's air group using Air Support brought in. Why not use xAKLs in a transport TF to lift them out. I say xAKLs because they can dock at small ports and get the damaged aircraft aboard.

Can xAKLs be used as Air Transport TFs? I didn't know that.

I like the idea and will scour the vicinity for available xAKLs (many have been sent to the DEI on the suicidal Singapore run). The only downside is that enemy subs would be lethal.

xAKLs cannot do "Air Transport", but they can do Transport. The difference is it will take three days to reassemble the planes instead of 1 for an Air Transport TF using xAKs. AKVs can transport aircraft with 0 reassembly time.

That's because on AKVs they aren't disassembled in the first place, at least according to the game engine

On xAK's, they are considered to be "crated". Think IKEA.

[Zorch]

ORIGINAL: Lokasenna

ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel



Can xAKLs be used as Air Transport TFs? I didn't know that.

I like the idea and will scour the vicinity for available xAKLs (many have been sent to the DEI on the suicidal Singapore run). The only downside is that enemy subs would be lethal.

xAKLs cannot do "Air Transport", but they can do Transport. The difference is it will take three days to reassemble the planes instead of 1 for an Air Transport TF using xAKs. AKVs can transport aircraft with 0 reassembly time.

That's because on AKVs they aren't disassembled in the first place, at least according to the game engine

On xAK's, they are considered to be "crated". Think IKEA.

Is that why they come in blue + yellow?

I wanna see the box a B-29 comes in. [:D]

[BBfanboy]

ORIGINAL: Zorch

Is that why they come in blue + yellow?

I wanna see the box a B-29 comes in. [:D]

And they get reassembled using an allen key wrench and vague instructions with no words. Those aircrew guys sure were brave!

[GetAssista]

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

ORIGINAL: Bif1961
You might consider putting the British 18th Infantry Division in Palembang, since it self generates supplies it will be sustained during any attack and he can't use his BBs to bombard because of the narrow shallow channel. He will eventually want the oilfields and will have to fight for them and they will be heavily damaged even if you are pushed out, after a protracted battle.

I think a patch long ago did away with Palembang and other similar bases producing supply.

Refineries in Stock do produce supply, but it will not be sustained during the siege since oil production in the hex will stop, and oil stocks will quickly run out

[RangerJoe]

When you ship air units by freighters, consider breaking the into thirds so you won't lose the whole unit if the ship is sunk. Also, when they get to their destination, railroading them to another base, if possible, will speed up the repair process.