New Series finally on the Way

[Wild Bill]

Terminus! Good to see you here...another long time vet with SP. Thank you. Enjoy the challenge. There will be more.

WB

[Terminus]

I'm down to playing just two different games on my computer these days: War in the Pacific and SP: WaW. Between them, they suck away all the free time I have to spend on gaming [:)]

I bought the Mega Campaigns too, and especially enjoyed Screaming Eagles, because there are so many small battles, which makes the campaign very engrossing. Heavy dose of "just-one-more-battle-syndrome". [:D]

[Wild Bill]

Yep, I've suffered and still do from the same malady. I just got to play one more, either to vindicate myself or to keep a good thing going. Its hard to quit. That was one of my strong motivations for smaller, quick play scenarios. Glad you are enjoying them, my friend...WB

[Warrior]

My designing will have to take a back seat while I slug it out in Korea. [:)]

[Wild Bill]

Hey Warrior! Thanks. I'll certainly look forward to your astute comments as well as those of Bob, Terminus and so many others.

http://www.wargamer.com/gamesdepot/details.asp?sid=3973

Battle #3, "The Wolfhounds," is posted. It is now August and the Pusan Perimeter lines are drawn. This is a meeting engagement with some armored firepower for you. It is a tough head on clash on the western side of the perimeter. Good hunting!


WB

[Capt. White]

Hey Bill,
I am currently unable to play these paticular scenarios due to problems with reinstalling, maybe you can help. Anyway just like to say that i really enjoy all of your scenarios and appriciate the time and effort spent on producing these works of art.
I look forward to playing your scenarios as soon as the problem is fixed.

-Captain T. L. White

[Wild Bill]

Let me know what I can do to help you Captain. Between me and the gurus here at the site, we'll try to help you get going again. Thanks for the kind note.

Wild Bill

[Capt. White]

Thanks i messaged you regarding my problem and i watched a film about the korean war the other day called 'Men in War' or 'Men at War'. there are several more but i cant think of the names off the top of my head.

Your all making me so jealous with your ability to actualy play steel panthers the closest i can get to it atm is staring at the file in my C: drive [:(]

[Wild Bill]

There are a lot of good movies on Korea, more than most realize. Here is a list of those I have in my collection of VHS tapes. I need to copy them to DVD one of these days. Your letter has not arrived as yet, Captain. I'm looking for it.

Retreat Hell (Korea) R Carlson, F Lovejoy
All the Young Men A Ladd, S Poitier
Men in War (Korea) V Morrow, R Ryan, A Ray
Pork Chop Hill (Korea) G Peck, G Peppard,
The Steel Helmet (Korea)
Hold Back the Night (Korea) J Payne
War Hunt (Korea) J Saxon, R Redford
Field of Honor (Korea)
Fixed Bayonets (Korea)
Target Zero (Korea) (Korea) R Conte
The Glory Brigade (Korea)
The Bridges at Toko-ri (Korea) W Holden, F March

These are some great movies!

WB

[Capt. White]

Thanks. Im off to go see if there are any decent ww2 / korea documentories on tv woot to the discovery channel! Ill check i sent it properley.Dont know what happened but it didnt send properley ill just paste it here so this will have to go slightly OT:

I had a problem with sound wich ment i had ti uninstall then reinstall the game. After uninstalling i went to open my setup folder and found that i couldnt open the setup downloaded from gamers hell. When i try i get a message saying...

This program may rely on on other files in this folder it is reccomended that you extract all files before use.

then i get the following three options

'Extract All' 'Run' 'Cancel'

If i select run nothing happens even if i leave it for several hours.
If i select extract all i get a message saying error reading the file.


Can anyone help?

[m10bob]

It looks like you have a corrupt downloaded file.Suggest you re-download,but put your current file in a seperate folder so you do not corrupt the new file.(You can rename the old file if you wish but I still suggest putting it in a folder of it's own due to the self-installer).
In fact,is it possible you have more than one file on your HD with this program??.If so,you might consider putting any older versions in seperate folder and re-trying the newer extractor.Also,what kind of program are you using to extract?.Is it compatible with what you need??

[Wild Bill]

I'm finishing up the second set of Korean scenarios, "Breakout to the Yalu." I have one more to do. THere will be five scenario in this batch, dealing with Inchon and to the north.

Ken "Orzel" Baran did an excellent map on the island of Wolmi-Do. Its a classic!

I just finished testing the capture of Yongdungp'o, the key to taking Seoul. It was a bloody fight all right and I was lucky to secure a marginal.

If you will, gamers, let me know if you are interested in these scenarios. I need to hear from you. A lot of time and effort from me and the testers is going into this. Sound off for me, please!

WB

[Capt. White]

ORIGINAL: m10bob

It looks like you have a corrupt downloaded file.Suggest you re-download,but put your current file in a seperate folder so you do not corrupt the new file.(You can rename the old file if you wish but I still suggest putting it in a folder of it's own due to the self-installer).
In fact,is it possible you have more than one file on your HD with this program??.If so,you might consider putting any older versions in seperate folder and re-trying the newer extractor.Also,what kind of program are you using to extract?.Is it compatible with what you need??

I think its just using the standard microsoft program i only have the setup from 8.2 and update 8.3 erm i jus deleted the last download from my HD to recycle bin nd den deleted agen like i say i redownloaded and got the same problem. Hmmmm I had a problem with the same thing before but i just clicked it several times and it worked now its jus not doing it what so ever thanks for your help man.

[Wild Bill]

Assuming you are using WinXp, it could be indeed a corrupt download. Try downloading one more time if it does not take too long.
Also check and see in your control panel, add-remove programs if SPWAW has been removed.

If not (you still see it in the list of programs), click on remove. Then try reinstalling 8.3. Don't even worry about 8.2 You can always keep a copy of the 8.2 Mech.exe and swap them out if you wish by renaming one of them temporarily.

Let me know if this helps you, Captain.

WB

[Wild Bill]

The last of the four scenarios, titled, "The Long Hard Summer," will be posted Friday. This is a smaller, fairly quick play scenario dealing with some of the fighting along the Pusan perimeter. US Chaffee tanks are supporting infantry along the Naktong River.

Then comes the second series, dealing with the breakout from Inchon, called, "On to the Yalu!"
THE HIGHEST HONOR

NK Assault vs. US Army Defend
Naktong River Crossing, South Korea
0100, August 31, 1950
Turns: 10

Scenario Size: Small
Estimated Playing Time: 45 Minutes*
One Player Scenario (US) only

Design: Wild Bill Wilder
bwilder@bellsouth.net

Testers: "Steeler" Gallagher, "Mad Italian" Rocca, "Goblin" DiNicola, "Mosh"

Skukko,"Razz"

Your Orders:

As the US commander, your task is to hold the high ground south of the Naktong River. You have tank support and it will save the day for you. Use them carefully. The enemy has some confiscated US bazookas along with some satchel charges. A mobile defense and a willingness to give some ground will help you to achieve a victory.

Historical background:

By the end of August Allied forces had been pushed into a tiny corner of Korea, which came to be known as the Pusan Perimeter, also known as the Naktong Perimeter This area stretched approximately from the sea about 100 miles to the north, and some 50
miles east to west.

Helping hold the line at the Naktong River positions was Company A, or the 82nd Tank Battalion, part of the 2nd Infantry Division. Sergeant First Class Ernest R. Kouma of the 2nd platoon commanded one of the M-24 Chaffee tanks in support of the soldiers
there. At about midnight on August 31st, a strong North Korean force over 500 men crossed the narrow river under the cover of darkness and smashed into Allied lines.

A limited Allied withdrawal was ordered and the tanks were instructed to cover it, until a secondary defensive position could be established. Kouma and the other three Chaffee tanks placed themselves on or around the highway leading south.

The enemy assault quickly overran two of the American tanks, which seemed to disappear under a wiggling, firing mass of oriental humanity. The crews of both tanks were overwhelmed and killed on the spot. The other tank withdrew with its turret
facing backward, firing as it moved.

Now only his tank remained in position to stop the onrushing enemy. Kouma coolly ordered his crew to keep the firing up. In a matter of minutes the enemy surrounded his tank. Instead of buttoning up, Sgt. Kouma leaped from the protection of the turret. Manning the .50 caliber machine gun mounted on the rear deck, he fired point blank into the swarming North Korean soldiers. In a matter of moments the gun jammed and he drew his pistol and continued to kill the enemy. Out of bullets, he reached through the hatch, pulled out grenades and hurled them into the attackers, killing even more of them.

After fighting for over two hours and being wounded three times, Kouma allowed his crew to withdraw the tank. It was estimated that he and his tank crew had killed over 100 of the attackers. This magnificent stand gave the infantry time to consolidate new defensive positions and drive the enemy back. Rejoining what was left of his company, he attempted to refuel and rearm his tank. He was so badly wounded, however, that it was not possible.

Even while being evacuated for medical treatment, Kouma asked to be “fixed up and sent back” to his unit. For his courage in the face of such impossible odds, he would be the first tanker in Korea to receive the Medal of Honor.

[RayM]

Hello Wild Bill,

I just finished with "Sacrifical Lambs," the second of the new Korea-1950 series. What a ride!

I particularly liked the fact that it definitely hits you with the frustration of poor bazookas, etc. that don't work very well against T-34s. The NK juggernaut really puts the scare into you as you scramble to get your units in defensive positions as quick as you can.

I was particularly pleased the cross-fire kill zones I was able to establish in several places that managed to pile up a number of NK units at the major E-W crossroad in the town. The use of WP against the stacked-up NK (once the defensive line stabalized) was particularly effective most of the time, but you have to use it sparingly and timing is everything, same for the F-80s. Where possible, I tried to drive the infantry away from the armor to reduce their combined arms capability.

The most "on the edge of your seat moment" was when two T-34 tanks broke through the most western VH and turned my flank and headed East. I had to scramble to ID and move units with bazookas to intercept. While trying to locate units with bazookas, I had managed to assault the tanks with various units sequentially as they moved East and I finally got an "immobilized" on one of them. Whew!

The tanks hit back hard and each unit was cut down quite a bit, many assualts failed until I got lucky. The second tank continued East and the units finally managed to get some bazooka hits and direct assaults to kill the tank 1 hex from the VH. It was a pleasing sound to hear the tank grind to a halt!

Overall, I highly recommend the series to one and all. The short game length makes them very playable in one setting and the fact that I am spending quite a bit of time in Korea right now on business, just makes them even more interesting.

Very nice!

RayM

[Wild Bill]

Great report, Ray! You redid history for a minute and slowed down that Commie advance. Well done. That is not an easy one to win.

WB

[Capt. White]

In terms of the historical background you posted its very inticing and helped me to convince my friend to download steel panthers so i managed to get a few hours on the first of your scenarios and i have to say its amazing and id just like to say again that your scenarios are a credit to the game. I dont think it would be the same without them.

[Capt. White]

I tried what you said to do but im afraid, Wild Bill, that it was to no avail ill try the download from a different site tomorrow if that does not work then there is no hope for this the quicker of my 2 computers [:(]

[Wild Bill]

Captain, I can't tell you how much that means to me. It means a LOT! Thank you.

I wish I could help you with your problem. I know something of the frustration you must feel and its great to know that your friend had some compassion and interest.

I pray that you'll be up and running soon on your own machine. Anyone here with computer sabe that can help the good Captain out with this problem...please!

WB