PBEM World Cup 2003

aussem · Post by **aussem** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:28 am

Red,

I just saw your player list and it did not include me? I have already played my first round, against Ironfist. I registered to be GE/US. I am waiting for game files from Shiner and expect to start round two shortly as the US (haven't had a go as GE yet).

Aussem.

red · Post by **red** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:40 am

To correct an earlier omission I put aussem on the top of the list.

Player List:
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aussem (Matrix Recruit):Germany/US
red (aka The Matrix):USSR/Germany
AngryDeemon1 (aka Matrix Insurgent): USSR/USA
rbrunsman (Matrix Veteran):USA/Germany
Rokondo (Matrix Veteran):USA/Germany
sandman20 (aka Private): USA/Germany
CPT Shoe (Matrix Recruit):Germany/US
M4 Jess (aka Matrix Kat Killer):USA/USSR
Brutto-Bob (Matrix Trooper):Germany/USSR
RobW (Matrix Trooper):UK/USSR
mlomax (Matrix Trooper):USA/Germany
3/2 ACR (aka KAT KILLER):US/USMC
Gary Tatro (Matrix Veteran):USSR/USA
dodger (Matrix Trooper):Germany/Finland
Shiner (Matrix Recruit):USSR/Germany
Buzzard45 (Matrix Recruit): UK/Germany
VikingNo2 (Matrix Hero) WC'02: USA/Germany
BlueLavender (Matrix Recruit):Japan/Italy
Hades (aka Captain of Gondor):USSR/Finland
Ironfist (Matrix Recruit):Germany/Finland
Scharfschütze (Matrix Veteran):Germany/USSR
Belisarius (Matrix Sturmtrooper): Germany/USSR
Jim Lindquist (Matrix Recruit):USA/Germany
Stonefire (Matrix Recruit):ANZAC/Japan
Mogami (aka Free Roaming Vapor):Italy/Bulgaria
ThomasBELL123 (Matrix Recruit): Germany/US
willy (Matrix Veteran):Germany/UK-Canada
Squirmer(Matrix Trooper):USSR/UK
BORO (Matrix Recruit): US/Germany
Birdgunner(Matrix Recruit):Germany/USSR
sztartur(Matrix Recruit):USA/USMC
TheOverlord(Matrix Trooper):Germany/USA
patriot101(Matrix Recruit):UK/USSR
Kanonenfutter (Matrix Recruit):Germany/Finland

stevemk1a · Post by **stevemk1a** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:59 am

Hi, Ironfist I've gotten email from you and have sent replies ... just wondering if you got 'em ... I don't think you got my first one

ThomasBELL123 · Post by **ThomasBELL123** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 7:21 am

I've emailed Vik2, have'nt heard from him.

VikingNo2 · Post by **VikingNo2** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:29 pm

I did reply, you stated you wanted the US and 1942, I said what are the other term can I set up, If you didn't get that then.

What are your other terms and can I set up we can go with standard rules set by Red and I should be able to get it to you today

ThomasBELL123 · Post by **ThomasBELL123** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 6:14 am

Sorry I Didn't see it your German. A desert place. The rest is in your hands.

KDog · Post by **KDog** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 7:04 am

red,

If you need a replacement player to step in if someone goes AWOL, sign me up for the waitlist.

red · Post by **red** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 7:55 am

That sounds good, I will start a wait list.

sandman20 · Post by **sandman20** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 10:56 am

WC03 Round 1 Battle result:

Sandman20 (U.S Army) 8393
Belisarius (Finland) 6615

So, I'm ready to round 2 and I'll play with Germany.

Belisarius · Post by **Belisarius** » Thu Mar 13, 2003 9:42 pm

Ready as well, and I'll play Germany for round 2.

RobW · Post by **RobW** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 2:54 pm

Next useless suggestion from the UK - if time is pressing to complete round 1 by 21st march, can we not play rounds 1-3 simultaneously inishing byu end may (ie when round 3 was due to end) this way things like time zones have less of an impact - after all you are only looking for players who have 2 out of 3 points - also reduces the "Man United weakened team" scenario where someone alreadyy through can be "persuaded" to advance their opponents quest for that elusive 2nd point - playing the games simultaneously will mean all have no idea of how the firs t 3 sets of games will end.

This is really a desperate plea as due mainly to time zones & no weekend play for myself I will be luckh to finish any of my 3 games in the alloted time!

Squirmer · Post by **Squirmer** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 3:08 pm

Rob some of us are already playing concurrent round 2 games. As long as it's OK with red and everyone informs him of the results I don't see a problem with playing rounds 1-3 simultaneously.

I have my round 2 game but how about me and you start round 3? Seeing as we are both in the UK ...

This would be SO vs SO in 1943.

Squirmer · Post by **Squirmer** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 3:11 pm

Or there are Belisarius and sandman available who are in European timezones.

Just thinking out loud ...

RobW · Post by **RobW** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 3:20 pm

very true but guess that limits the possibilities of who I can play!

Belisarius · Post by **Belisarius** » Fri Mar 14, 2003 5:18 pm

Bright idea that was - play rounds 2 and 3 simultaneously.

Well... if anyone wants to hook up, up still available for both 2nd and 3rd game.

Again: I'll play Germany (as Sandman got to pick sides for round 1). '42 for round 2 and '43 for round 3.

VikingNo2 · Post by **VikingNo2** » Sat Mar 15, 2003 1:09 am

TBell if your out there I posted the game to a AAR

patriot101 · Post by **patriot101** » Sat Mar 15, 2003 9:10 pm

Kanonenfutter and I have started round 1. Has anyone ever had a problem with the VCR playback feature locking up their computer? I have played dozens of PBeM games, and never had this problem before. Any ideas?

CPT Shoe · Post by **CPT Shoe** » Tue Mar 18, 2003 9:23 am

Why is it that I can play numerous opponents out there and never win a game (VikingNo2, I feel my luck might change this time), yet still enjoy the experience and ask to keep playing time and time again?

Yet, when the WC comes around (My first WC Experince) I feel that I am being gamed, and get such a sour taste from the ordeal that if it was regular play I would not be inclined to ever play that person again.

Are you supposed to not play for fun during the WC?

Wasn't two balanced forces going Head to Head the goal of the competition?

I have selected my forces with a mechanized mix of 4 platoons of Mobile Infantry or Engineers, and 4 platoons of Tanks (That gives me three manuever elements for 3 objectives, with one left over to exploit success, or reinforce failures). I get my standard 10% of Arty, and 4 aircraft. I get about a companies worth of recon and mix in a platoon of straight heavy infantry for my rear hexes. I might have enough points for some AAA and the platoon or two of AT guns, and a platoon of infiltrators if available.

Am I wrong for not trying to find the little quirks of what are the best killers for my nationality, like hords of bazooka's, or mobile move and fire heavy AA, or nothing but machine guns and the heaviest AT, and use them to my best advantage? Am I supposed to work the time frame, visibility, map characteristics and tweak deployment lines so that things come out in my favor?

Maybe my opponents did not do anything like this, and I am just the unluckiest, and worst player of this game, and coincidences have worked together with the aligments of the planets to work out against me. But I have enjoyed many a defeat that has not left me disgruntled.

Thanks for the vent, and pass the cheese and crackers to go with my...

aussem · Post by **aussem** » Tue Mar 18, 2003 10:32 am

I am yet to be setup with a round three opponent. So if you are looking for a round three skirmish I am ready to go. However, I hope to play my first choice this time (ie the Germans) as I have been the US in both round 1 and 2.

I want to play with my KATZ!

sandman20 · Post by **sandman20** » Tue Mar 18, 2003 11:07 am

:rolleyes: I want to drive some Katz too:)
Still waiting for my round 2 opponent...

Red:
How many battles on Round 1 are still raging on?

PBEM World Cup 2003

Player List

Player List

Red

Viking

In the on deck circle ....

Battle result

Round 1

Sour Grapes, or call me a whiner!!

Round Three