Spreadsheets, Shorthand & Software: How do you plan and organize?

[Snidely]

Well, then it sounds like you might have to make room for a cradle . . .

But that would cut into my WitP time, we can't have that. It's my one big edge over my opponent at this point, he's the one distracted by a newborn and home ownership!

[Snidely]

I am the sworn foe of Snidely. Don't listen to his claims of our decades-long friendship. I have only ever tolerated him at best, and his direspect for Japan's rightful place in the Pacific sun only furthers the divide.

Put a lid on it, Tokyo Rose. Nobody believes your lies!

[RangerJoe]

ORIGINAL: porpoisehead

Hey all,

I am the sworn foe of Snidely. Don't listen to his claims of our decades-long friendship. I have only ever tolerated him at best, and his direspect for Japan's rightful place in the Pacific sun only furthers the divide. [;)]

Seriously, though, this thread is a gold mine, so many thanks to all contributors. I think we both have the mindset that we can't possibly get this game right the first time, so we may as well just give'r and prepare ourselves to learn from the experience as best as possible.

To that end, I like the idea of doing an AAR to get community feedback as we go. Especially on my end, I tend towards "risk-averse efficiency" rather than "samurai bravado," so I could benefit from people prodding my aggression. Maybe I'll get something posted in the AAR forum in 2021, once I've finished wrapping my head around Japanese economics...

Until the amphibious bonus is over, try not to step on the brakes . . . [:-]

[USSAmerica]

ORIGINAL: Snidely

I am the sworn foe of Snidely. Don't listen to his claims of our decades-long friendship. I have only ever tolerated him at best, and his direspect for Japan's rightful place in the Pacific sun only furthers the divide.

Put a lid on it, Tokyo Rose. Nobody believes your lies!

You guys are definitely ready to go at it! [:D]

Welcome aboard to both of you!

[CaptBeefheart]

Naming the task forces is about the only special thing I do. This might include "Tarawa Assault 1 (some of the assaulting units)," Tarawa Follow-up (base forces, Seabees, coastal AA, etc.)," "Tarawa Supply (AKAs, LSTs and/or small xAKs holding supply to be dribbled out to the invasion forces)," "Tarawa Support (AKEs, ADs, AGPs, AVs and the like)," "Tarawa Fuel (small AOs, xAKs loaded with fuel, etc.)," etc.

Another thing that makes sense is to have periodic housekeeping days. On the first of the month you might manage all of your pilot training, for instance.

I tried to get my college roommate USN surface warfare officer buddy into this through a Guadalcanal scenario but it was just too much to grasp. It's great to see a couple of good buddies get into this.

EDIT: Snidely--Great moniker.

Cheers,
CB

[Encircled]

ORIGINAL: CaptBeefheart

Naming the task forces is about the only special thing I do. This might include "Tarawa Assault 1 (some of the assaulting units)," Tarawa Follow-up (base forces, Seabees, coastal AA, etc.)," "Tarawa Supply (AKAs, LSTs and/or small xAKs holding supply to be dribbled out to the invasion forces)," "Tarawa Support (AKEs, ADs, AGPs, AVs and the like)," "Tarawa Fuel (small AOs, xAKs loaded with fuel, etc.)," etc.

Another thing that makes sense is to have periodic housekeeping days. On the first of the month you might manage all of your pilot training, for instance.

I tried to get my college roommate USN surface warfare officer buddy into this through a Guadalcanal scenario but it was just too much to grasp. It's great to see a couple of good buddies get into this.

EDIT: Snidely--Great moniker.

Cheers,
CB

Essentially this is what I do

I have a spreadsheet of my targets, but that isn't set in stone and it does change depending on circumstances.

I keep a sub kills spreadsheet as well, but that is just for fun!