Lambs to the slaughter (Lowpe (J) vs Jocke; BillBrown (A)) Finished

[Bif1961]

I always look forward to reading this AAR and learning many different tips hints and rules.

[Lowpe]

Bill has the turn, the password, the bell, clock and candle.

He will take a few days to get his feet wet and figure out what is going on...

[paradigmblue]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

Bill has the turn, the password, the bell, clock and candle.

He will take a few days to get his feet wet and figure out what is going on...

I didn't get a turn from him today, so I imagine that he's probably taking his time sorting out his position in this game.

He's an interesting player - I've found that defensively that he works hard to preserve his units, even when he can trade them for time and inflict disproportionate losses instead. He seems to be incredibly risk-averse in ships, LCUs and airframes. His sub-game is on-point though, and he seems to know right where to position wolfpacks of subs positioned in a grid to catch my shipping, then moving them to a new location when I shift ASW to cover.

I'm looking forward to seeing how this game shakes out!

[GetAssista]

Lowpe, great to have this game continue!
I'm always enjoying reading you, and this one is the best contemporary AAR in terms of info and tactics for the dark side. Especially for the later parts of the learning curve

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: paradigmblue

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

Bill has the turn, the password, the bell, clock and candle.

He will take a few days to get his feet wet and figure out what is going on...

I didn't get a turn from him today, so I imagine that he's probably taking his time sorting out his position in this game.

He's an interesting player - I've found that defensively that he works hard to preserve his units, even when he can trade them for time and inflict disproportionate losses instead. He seems to be incredibly risk-averse in ships, LCUs and airframes. His sub-game is on-point though, and he seems to know right where to position wolfpacks of subs positioned in a grid to catch my shipping, then moving them to a new location when I shift ASW to cover.

I'm looking forward to seeing how this game shakes out!

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Thanks for the info, no clue on his playstyle, which might vary from game to game...but is great background.

Hope it doesn't slow your game down too much.

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: GetAssista

Lowpe, great to have this game continue!
I'm always enjoying reading you, and this one is the best contemporary AAR in terms of info and tactics for the dark side. Especially for the later parts of the learning curve

Thanks, Get. Looks like the Imperial trials aren't over quite yet.

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

I didn't closely follow Jock's AAR, but one thing I do remember was the optimism he felt in Burma shortly after your failed West Coast gambit. Several players were cautioning him that Ramree Island and vicinity would quickly bog down into a protracted slugfest, but he had visions of major conquests taking place steadily and rather quickly.

I think Burma, more than anything else, lowered his enthusiasm for the game.

You maybe correct CR, as Jocke sent an email implying that Burma was giving him fits.

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: Lokasenna

If you can wait a few weeks, and Bill isn't picking it up, I'm interested.

Ouch, that would have been a clash.[:'(]

[Lokasenna]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

ORIGINAL: Lokasenna

If you can wait a few weeks, and Bill isn't picking it up, I'm interested.

Ouch, that would have been a clash.[:'(]

I think you were probably just afraid.

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: Lokasenna

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

ORIGINAL: Lokasenna

If you can wait a few weeks, and Bill isn't picking it up, I'm interested.

Ouch, that would have been a clash.[:'(]

I think you were probably just afraid.

You aren't wrong.[;)]

[Lowpe]

I guess I will get a turn from Bill in a day or three.

He is wrapping his head around PDU off.

Been a bit, I don't think I did too much interesting last turn...but I suspect the Allies might be a little more aggressive against my industry right off the bat. Perhaps some LRCAP traps.

A whole new game...expect the unexpected. I guess.

[Canoerebel]

Jeff, I'm really glad you're continuing. Good matched AARs are much fun for the Forumites.

[Lowpe]

Should have a turn tonight from Bill...really, no hurry right now, it is more important to get Bill off and feeling comfortable.

Taking over a game is a really daunting task as you have no clue what is under the hood. Most AARs focus on the positive, and I am sure Bill is seeing a few surprises. Some I am sure he likes, and others probably having him scratching his head.

So, I am in a lot of ways Mirroring Obvert/CR game right now with the Allies getting new leadership. Will they continue on the path laid out by Jocke, or will it be a re-examination, and and different direction. Who knows, and as Japan there are only subtle things I can do to nudge the Allies where I want them.

This is perhaps one of the least appreciated aspect of running Japan, and that is dropping subtle hints via recon, sigint, ship detection, sub detection, base building, in encouraging the Allies to chose an axis of advance.

I don't like that Bill will use his subs well...that is one area in this game I tried to do a lot differently, by using only Navy air in ASW and Jocke certainly did a good job in hitting tankers. But in truth, I didn't really need the tankers, and by using so many to raid convoys...it left the Allies a little blind on their invasions.

Ah well, it is like a new game is starting....

[Canoerebel]

You are Sherman, and Hood just replaced Johnston.

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

You are Sherman, and Hood just replaced Johnston.

I would prefer being Lee facing the Napolean of the North. But I fear it will be more like Lee versus Grant, a long war of merciless attrition.

Sherman implies an unstoppable offensive juggernaut aimed at Hollywood. Tried that already.[;)]

[Lowpe]

No sooner than had I flipped the turn in my other game, when this game got reborn. Basically a new game...lets see what happened.

[Lowpe]

Dec 9th, 1943

Almost 1944. Allied sub swings and misses, but comes back during the morning to sink the xakl on the surface after firing 2-3 more torpedoes at her.

[Lowpe]

Hmm., where to begin. How about Burma. Japan bombs and strafes, Allies quiet.

[Lowpe]

New Britain

The main Yankee/Australian/New Zealander thrust. What a mess of troops out there, that I am barely keeping in supply, and really need to pull back from the monster runways the Allies have, while delaying and inflicting some losses.

[Lowpe]

Plane losses for the day was tiny, but ship losses substantial for Japan. The collision is wishful thinking I am sure. But that Island is always a good hunting ground for Iboats.