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[rustysi]

oh, like Axis and Allies?

[USSAmerica]

ORIGINAL: Mike Solli

Yep, a pretty big convention. Unfortunately, it has evolved from a true wargaming convention (back in the 80s) to a gaming convention. There are things there that I would hardly call a game. My son, son-in-law and brother-in-law love it so I go to get a chuckle or two. I'm always on the lookout for a war-game, but rarely see anything. A friend of my son was there and asked me what kind of games I liked to play. I told him his I enjoyed historical war-games. He said, oh, like Axis and Allies? Most kids nowadays really have no clue.

That's a bit disappointing. I didn't realize it had drifted so far from it's wargaming "origins". [:'(]

It will still be worth the trip one day. We can spend an hour scanning the convention for anything interesting then duck out to find a pub.

[USSAmerica]

Good Monday afternoon - Tithe. [&o][&o][&o]

[btd64]

ORIGINAL: USSAmerica

ORIGINAL: Mike Solli

Yep, a pretty big convention. Unfortunately, it has evolved from a true wargaming convention (back in the 80s) to a gaming convention. There are things there that I would hardly call a game. My son, son-in-law and brother-in-law love it so I go to get a chuckle or two. I'm always on the lookout for a war-game, but rarely see anything. A friend of my son was there and asked me what kind of games I liked to play. I told him his I enjoyed historical war-games. He said, oh, like Axis and Allies? Most kids nowadays really have no clue.

That's a bit disappointing. I didn't realize it had drifted so far from it's wargaming "origins". [:'(]

It will still be worth the trip one day. We can spend an hour scanning the convention for anything interesting then duck out to find a pub.

I like the "pub" idea 💡....GP

[Apollo11]

Hi all,

Good morning!


Leo "Apollo11"

[Orm]

Good morning. Gentlemen. Ladies.

[btd64]

Good morning everyone....GP

[apd1004]

Hello Mike Solli - You and I have met face-to-face before, back when we used to wear green and our paths crossed a few times. Last time I talked to you was when you were working in the JOC, not sure when that would have been, possibly 2010-2012-ish? I think we may have had a short discussion on WitPAE. Might have been when I was BDE S3 for 37th IBCT rear det or maybe when I was commander of OMLT #2 ('09-'10). I was also CAO for Nick Rozanski's spouse so it might have been when that happened (2012). I retired after 32 years back in 2014. I seem to recall a post (can't remember from when) where you also mentioned retirement?

Anyway, I played AE for a bit (AI play only) back when it was released but quit cold turkey mostly due to deployments. I just recently re-discovered it and am having fun and learning a lot reading some of your AAR's from the past as well as the current one.

Cheers

[btd64]

ORIGINAL: apd1004

Hello Mike Solli - You and I have met face-to-face before, back when we used to wear green and our paths crossed a few times. Last time I talked to you was when you were working in the JOC, not sure when that would have been, possibly 2010-2012-ish? I think we may have had a short discussion on WitPAE. Might have been when I was BDE S3 for 37th IBCT rear det or maybe when I was commander of OMLT #2 ('09-'10). I was also CAO for Nick Rozanski's spouse so it might have been when that happened (2012). I retired after 32 years back in 2014. I seem to recall a post (can't remember from when) where you also mentioned retirement?

Anyway, I played AE for a bit (AI play only) back when it was released but quit cold turkey mostly due to deployments. I just recently re-discovered it and am having fun and learning a lot reading some of your AAR's from the past as well as the current one.

Cheers

Hey apd1004, I live in Lancaster which is about 40 minutes from Mike Solli place. He and I have talked about meeting up. But since I don't drive, it's a challenge....GP

[apd1004]

I'm up north in Akron. I haven't been to CMH area since pre-COVID. I have friends in Johnstown I haven't seen in forever, if you guys do get together maybe I'll make a road trip.

[btd64]

ORIGINAL: apd1004

I'm up north in Akron. I haven't been to CMH area since pre-COVID. I have friends in Johnstown I haven't seen in forever, if you guys do get together maybe I'll make a road trip.

Sounds like a potential plan....GP

[Mike Solli]

ORIGINAL: apd1004

Hello Mike Solli - You and I have met face-to-face before, back when we used to wear green and our paths crossed a few times. Last time I talked to you was when you were working in the JOC, not sure when that would have been, possibly 2010-2012-ish? I think we may have had a short discussion on WitPAE. Might have been when I was BDE S3 for 37th IBCT rear det or maybe when I was commander of OMLT #2 ('09-'10). I was also CAO for Nick Rozanski's spouse so it might have been when that happened (2012). I retired after 32 years back in 2014. I seem to recall a post (can't remember from when) where you also mentioned retirement?

Anyway, I played AE for a bit (AI play only) back when it was released but quit cold turkey mostly due to deployments. I just recently re-discovered it and am having fun and learning a lot reading some of your AAR's from the past as well as the current one.

Cheers

Hi Jeff. I'm sending you a PM. It's good to "see" you again.

[apd1004]

Mike I forgot to mention in my PM reply that during KFOR, SSG (then) Ravis from BDE HHC had a Linux network server set up in the commo shop and they ran networked games of the original Call of Duty pretty much non-stop. If I wasn't working in the TOC or sleeping, I was there playing CoD. Those were some good times and like you said it was what kept our sanity in place. Especially since I worked directly for COL Perry and BG Carmony!

Cheers

[rustysi]

And since its hanging...

INP!!![:D]

[USSAmerica]

ORIGINAL: apd1004

Hello Mike Solli - You and I have met face-to-face before, back when we used to wear green and our paths crossed a few times. Last time I talked to you was when you were working in the JOC, not sure when that would have been, possibly 2010-2012-ish? I think we may have had a short discussion on WitPAE. Might have been when I was BDE S3 for 37th IBCT rear det or maybe when I was commander of OMLT #2 ('09-'10). I was also CAO for Nick Rozanski's spouse so it might have been when that happened (2012). I retired after 32 years back in 2014. I seem to recall a post (can't remember from when) where you also mentioned retirement?

Anyway, I played AE for a bit (AI play only) back when it was released but quit cold turkey mostly due to deployments. I just recently re-discovered it and am having fun and learning a lot reading some of your AAR's from the past as well as the current one.

Cheers

Welcome aboard THE THREAD!!! , apd1004!

[USSAmerica]

Good evening - Tithe. [&o][&o][&o]

[Apollo11]

Hi all,

Good day!


Leo "Apollo11"

[USSAmerica]

Good morning - Tithe. [&o][&o][&o]

[rustysi]

Hello all.[:)]

[Apollo11]

Hi all,

Good morning!


Leo "Apollo11"