Thought the real Japanese were incompetent? warspite1 (J) vs AllenK (A)

[Mike Solli]

ORIGINAL: rustysi

ORIGINAL: Orm

Has the Japanese fleet hit a reef or something? Or will the action continue sometimes soon? The world eagerly awaits.

Me thinks warspite1 is getting the meaning of 'learning cliff'.[:D]

For some of us old farts, that never ends. [:D]

[MakeeLearn]

Too bad the war got called off.

A game of this complexity is a "learning wheel" - as it turns, the breadth and depth of knowing/learning increases.

Gives one a "Playing by the seat of my pants" feeling.

Starting out, playing against the AI may be more manageable than against a human.

[rustysi]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: rustysi

ORIGINAL: Orm

Has the Japanese fleet hit a reef or something? Or will the action continue sometimes soon? The world eagerly awaits.

Me thinks warspite1 is getting the meaning of 'learning cliff'.[:D]

warspite1

Indeed. I have informed AllenK (my patient and gracious opponent) that I am throwing in the towel on this one. I have tried over the last few weeks to get to grips with the game but have failed.

I would like to say a huge and sincere thank-you to all those who contributed comments, encouragement, help and advice. My failure is despite your help, not because of it (except of course in the case of Chickenboy - but I ignored his drivel any way).

As the naval war in WWII is my main interest, in the military history sphere, I would have loved to have been able to get into this game - but I finally realise it's just not for me.

Thanks once again.

Sorry to hear that. The eventual rewards are worth the effort IMHO.

At any rate, if you do ever try again, maybe starting off as the Allies would be a better choice. Its far less complicated without dealing with the economy side of the game.

Best to you, and I hope this doesn't mean you won't be around the forum.

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: rustysi

ORIGINAL: Orm

Has the Japanese fleet hit a reef or something? Or will the action continue sometimes soon? The world eagerly awaits.

Me thinks warspite1 is getting the meaning of 'learning cliff'.[:D]

warspite1

Indeed. I have informed AllenK (my patient and gracious opponent) that I am throwing in the towel on this one. I have tried over the last few weeks to get to grips with the game but have failed.

I would like to say a huge and sincere thank-you to all those who contributed comments, encouragement, help and advice. My failure is despite your help, not because of it (except of course in the case of Chickenboy - but I ignored his drivel any way).

As the naval war in WWII is my main interest, in the military history sphere, I would have loved to have been able to get into this game - but I finally realise it's just not for me.

Thanks once again.

Oi!

I leave the forum for a few weeks and you up and quit on me / us? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!

I understand your frustration at tackling this beast. I also agree fully with those that have suggested that you should try Allies first against the AI, probably in smaller scenarios.

But I can certainly appreciate the fact that this game is just overwhelming to many. Particularly borderline dullards and malodorous perverts.

[Zorch]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: rustysi





Me thinks warspite1 is getting the meaning of 'learning cliff'.[:D]

warspite1

Indeed. I have informed AllenK (my patient and gracious opponent) that I am throwing in the towel on this one. I have tried over the last few weeks to get to grips with the game but have failed.

I would like to say a huge and sincere thank-you to all those who contributed comments, encouragement, help and advice. My failure is despite your help, not because of it (except of course in the case of Chickenboy - but I ignored his drivel any way).

As the naval war in WWII is my main interest, in the military history sphere, I would have loved to have been able to get into this game - but I finally realise it's just not for me.

Thanks once again.

Oi!

I leave the forum for a few weeks and you up and quit on me / us? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!

I understand your frustration at tackling this beast. I also agree fully with those that have suggested that you should try Allies first against the AI, probably in smaller scenarios.

But I can certainly appreciate the fact that this game is just overwhelming to many. Particularly borderline dullards and malodorous perverts.

You can say that again.

[MakeeLearn]

What have I done?

[MakeeLearn]

BOOM

[MakeeLearn]

Intermission

[MakeeLearn]

MADNESS!

[Zorch]

The movie changed the ending; in the book the bridge does not get blown.
That's Hollywood; unhappy endings strongly discouraged.

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: Zorch

The movie changed the ending; in the book the bridge does not get blown.
That's Hollywood; unhappy endings strongly discouraged.

And then there is the real story.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+forgotten+highlander&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

The book covered here by Jocko Willink.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF03-CO0O70

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: witpqs

ORIGINAL: Zorch

The movie changed the ending; in the book the bridge does not get blown.
That's Hollywood; unhappy endings strongly discouraged.

And then there is the real story.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+forgotten+highlander&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

The book covered here by Jocko Willink.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF03-CO0O70

BTW, I listened to the audio book last year. Excellent.

[anarchyintheuk]

Is someone name Jocko inherently trustworthy or not?

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: anarchyintheuk

Is someone name Jocko inherently trustworthy or not?

"John" aka Jocko. Check him out for yourself.

[RangerJoe]

Of course you can trust someone with the name of Jocko. Admiral Joseph James "Jocko" Clark had his aircraft carriers turn on their lights at the battle of the Philippine Sea. He was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal as well as Naval medals. He was a Cherokee Indian and a graduate of the US Naval academy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_J._Clark

[Anachro]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: rustysi

ORIGINAL: Orm

Has the Japanese fleet hit a reef or something? Or will the action continue sometimes soon? The world eagerly awaits.

Me thinks warspite1 is getting the meaning of 'learning cliff'.[:D]

warspite1

Indeed. I have informed AllenK (my patient and gracious opponent) that I am throwing in the towel on this one. I have tried over the last few weeks to get to grips with the game but have failed.

I would like to say a huge and sincere thank-you to all those who contributed comments, encouragement, help and advice. My failure is despite your help, not because of it (except of course in the case of Chickenboy - but I ignored his drivel any way).

As the naval war in WWII is my main interest, in the military history sphere, I would have loved to have been able to get into this game - but I finally realise it's just not for me.

Thanks once again.

Really, you should try the Allied side first and perhaps stick with it (and perhaps do something like Guadalcanal first). It's a lot simpler.