where have the Vets gone?

dox44 · Post by **dox44** » Tue Oct 16, 2001 7:43 pm

one veteran lurker reporting in....

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » Tue Oct 16, 2001 10:36 pm

OK vets,

drop your ***** and grab you socks, let's do a roll call while we're waiting for ver 7.

Who's the "vet-est" of the vets?

Somebody wake Larry Holt, he's #33. Anybody lower than him?

Tommy #488

Resisti · Post by **Resisti** » Tue Oct 16, 2001 11:23 pm

I think Sven being #17...
But he is prisoner of Art of wargaming forum,time being <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
And with some big problems at home,too <img src="frown.gif" border="0">

Charles2222 · Post by **Charles2222** » Tue Oct 16, 2001 11:56 pm

Tommy: The current number assignments are meaningless. Think of it this way: If tomorrow another new registration was established, and you were member 10 and I was member 35, would that prove that you were around here longer than I? Well that's the situation with the current numbering. A good deal of us, Larry and I both, preceded the current registration. Even the number of posts can be deceptive, because in my case I had my old logonid was lost because I misunderstood how to use the what was then new registration, which required an email address, unlike before, so when I used the old account name, the password to that account was generated beyond my knowledge and sent to the none@none account that I specified. There is a member here called either 'Charles22' or 'Charles 22', but he's never posted a lick beyond when this forum changed registration methods, because that was my old account.

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Wed Oct 17, 2001 2:09 am

Alright, then, how about a definition of vet in SPWaW terms? I know some of you guys were here while the game was still in utero. I came aboard on ver 2.1 that was on the now defunct EZ Gamer CD I bought (and have since given away). ( BTW, when the guy installed it on his brand-spanking new PC, it amazed me how far the game has come since then.) Considering we're almost to ver 7.0, I'll consider myself a vet. How would YOU define an SPWaW vet? Huffy, you started this, so, what's YOUR definition?

troopie · Post by **troopie** » Wed Oct 17, 2001 2:20 am

I've been 'round since ver 1, actually before. I've been playing SPWAW, and slotting terrs over at the Art of Wargaming.

troopie

Huffy · Post by **Huffy** » Wed Oct 17, 2001 2:50 am

ok..ok...your right , I started this post. When I had gotten to get back into the forum a couple weeks ago...it seemed that alot of the familiar names that had always been posting were not to be seen.It just looked like the old "vets" of the developing and evolution of SPWAW were not around. Now with all these replies....I see everyone is still around,along with some new friends...thank you.
Take care...
Huffy

U235 · Post by **U235** » Wed Oct 17, 2001 11:05 pm

Hello All! My ship (USS Kearsarge LHD-3)just returned from the Med on the 15th. I didn't have the oportunity to post for the last six months, but I did order and receive my copy of the Mega Campaign while I was gone. I've also gotten a few shipmates addicted to SPWAW. Great to be back in the US though. Looking forward to Lost Victories. Fans of SPWAW will always be around. <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

Red Baron · Post by **Red Baron** » Wed Oct 17, 2001 11:34 pm

Originally posted by RockinHarry:
What about "mindspy"?
He did some great articles on various matters. <img src="cool.gif" border="0">

__________
Harry

Hi Harry..!
I´m still here too <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> Lot´s of designing and PBEM, that´s what i do in my absence and silence <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
Regarding Mindspy; We was ready to start on round 3 in his DEUL 2001, but suddenly he turned very ill and i havn´t heard from him the past 5-6 weeks? <img src="frown.gif" border="0">
Regards..Michael.

BTW Harry, due to my recent PC brakedown DORA still isn´t finished <img src="frown.gif" border="0"> ontop of that i´v taken the task doing some Scen. work for a WAW Tournament at the Blitz, homepage setup, work, family, WAW gathering idea for next summer, so if i got the poss. of upgrading the day from 24 to 48 hours, i wouldn´t turn it down <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

[ October 17, 2001: Message edited by: Red Baron ]</p>

lnp4668 · Post by **lnp4668** » Wed Oct 17, 2001 11:52 pm

Originally posted by Huffy:
ok..ok...your right , I started this post. When I had gotten to get back into the forum a couple weeks ago...it seemed that alot of the familiar names that had always been posting were not to be seen.It just looked like the old "vets" of the developing and evolution of SPWAW were not around. Now with all these replies....I see everyone is still around,along with some new friends...thank you.
Take care...
Huffy

See what a monster you created <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 12:02 am

Well, I think I qualify here. I'm still here, Huffy! I've been in the jungles of Guadalcanal for the last two months but we're due to be taken off this hell hole soon.

MC-W (Mega Campaign-Watchtower) is very close to completion. It is an experience that all SPWAW gamers will want to enjoy! Enjoy!

When you're done with this 70 scenario jewel, with options, articles, pictures, insights, choices, you'll have known a little of the feeling of desperation of the fighting that took place there in the longest single campaign in Marine History.

MC-Watchtower...coming soon. You don't want to miss this one.

Wild Bill

Les_the_Sarge_9_1 · Post by **Les_the_Sarge_9_1** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 12:17 am

Vet is a greatly subjective term.

I have worn uniform, but never been shot at (thank god).
I remember thinking wargaming was Tactics II.
I have the original Steel Panthers, but didnt play it as much, because I always had trouble loading it on my uninterested computer.
My number isnt a low 3 digit number but its about right for chronological purposes.
I dont post large volumes, but my posts are usually more than 50 words heheh.
I have never been one of the more analytical types on here, but I try to post the occasional thought provoking comment.

I think vet might be a bit generous for me. I like to think of my self as 1st Line maybe.

gunnergranville · Post by **gunnergranville** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 12:20 am

I joined this forum to maybe get a little insight about the game while waiting for it to download. I'm still waiting for it to download. Does this mean I can be a veteran also?

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 12:22 am

Mine goes back to 1965, Sarge, AH and AK and Midway. 36 years of active gaming and still counting! <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

I've been with Steel Panthers since the first beta version of the first Steel Panthers in 1994, nearly seven years ago.

I've followed through on the beta teams of every single version to come out since then, SP2, SP3, SP2WW2, SPWW2 and now SPWAW.

And God willing, I'll be here for the next one. That is not arrogance, but gratitude - gratitude for the opportunity and for the extended life.

And you qualify! Believe me, you qualify....WB

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 12:28 am

You are on the way, Gunner. Get a few fights under your belt and you should be getting there <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

WB

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 12:29 am

And lest I be considered rude, a warm welcome to all the new folks. We are indeed glad to have you join us in this fight. This from the Methusulah of wargaming <img src="eek.gif" border="0">

WB

RichardTheFirst · Post by **RichardTheFirst** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 12:42 am

I guess I'm a vet and a rooky at the same time <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

Vet because I'm a big fan since SP1 and rooky because only today I discovered this wonderful forum. <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0">

Been thinking in start playing some games with other players for a change at the net or maybe by e-mail, instead of just playing vs the computer. Any candidates? I'm sure I will not be an easy victim <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

God bless,

RichardTheFirst

"Vini, vidi, vici" - Julius Caesar

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 1:16 am

A hearty welcome Richard. You'll find this group affable and ready to help.

The spirit here is positive, a pleasant change from most forums. We agree to disagree and demonstrate the common courtesies so rarely found elsewhere on the internet.

It is a privilege to have an SP vet join us.

Wild Bill

lnp4668 · Post by **lnp4668** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 1:45 am

Originally posted by RichardTheFirst:
I guess I'm a vet and a rooky at the same time <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

Vet because I'm a big fan since SP1 and rooky because only today I discovered this wonderful forum. <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0">

Been thinking in start playing some games with other players for a change at the net or maybe by e-mail, instead of just playing vs the computer. Any candidates? I'm sure I will not be an easy victim <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

God bless,

RichardTheFirst

"Vini, vidi, vici" - Julius Caesar

If you have the time, go here and register:
http://www.militarygamer.net/CombatCommand/index.asp

and if you are on the other side, I will gladly accept a challenge

RichardTheFirst · Post by **RichardTheFirst** » Thu Oct 18, 2001 3:08 am

Wild Bill: Thanks so much for the kind welcome. I've been playing your Omaha Beach scenario. Just Great!

lnp: I think I'll do just that. Thanks!

<img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

RTF

"Vini, vidi, vici" - Julius Caesar