The Shattered Sword: John 3rd vs. Anachro--BTS

[John 3rd]

There are a lot of aces created today including one pilot who shot down five Avengers over Madang and now has 19 kills for the war:

[John 3rd]

Just got this and am thinking on it:

Hey John,

Here's the next turn. I'm beginning to feel like I'm simply non dedicating the time I used to towards the game due to real-life busyness. All those downed torpedoes was because I clicked "set for all TBs in TF" as opposed to "in hex." Argh... As you said, the details matter.

Given the time problems for me and I know you'd wish you get more regular turns. I'm open to letting someone pickup, because I'm not giving you the commitment needed for a fun, hardcore match. That said, I am happy to continue as I do enjoy it when I can get to it and will try to, of course, sink your carriers!

Let me know. If someone expresses interest in picking up, I am more than happy to give them the PW. I'm also more than happy to keep playing. I stress this. Though I might need a break at some point, maybe a week or two (as I know this is how I work), where I come back invigorated and, most likely, wanting to do multiple turns a day.

Sean

[John 3rd]

Been thinking about this and want to see the match continue so I can play further into the Mod. This game has allowed me to catch issues and problems with both sides and fix things as I go. This is a GOOD thing. If Sean wants to slow down, I am cool with that.

My thinking is to use some down time to do another polish taking into account some things that Sean has told me and then, perhaps, look for a new opponent in a standard BTS Mod to see if things have been adequately fixed. If this is the plan, is there anyone interested in playing the Allies?

[ny59giants]

Make sure there is one set of files for me to begin work on redoing China using Big B's mod as basis by Thanksgiving as I'll be on vacation for 11 days and plan to do it then. I'm at 1 June 45 currently. Then you can use this version out for a test drive. Of course we will need a few conversations between now and then to make sure everything is covered. With your free time you will be able to use this new version for the other mods, so I'll promise Paula to keep you out of trouble until 2020 before cabin remodeling takes place. [:)]

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: John 3rd

Been thinking about this and want to see the match continue so I can play further into the Mod. This game has allowed me to catch issues and problems with both sides and fix things as I go. This is a GOOD thing. If Sean wants to slow down, I am cool with that.

Glad to hear that you will be continuing this match, John. All too often the 'real life is too busy at the moment' requests to 'slow down' seem to turn into permanent loss of interest in the game, it seems. I've only seen a handful of AARs that pick up again months / years later. What will you look for / what steps will you take to forestall this seemingly typical outcome?

[John 3rd]

The single biggest thing that has changed is that Sean in employed. Life AND a job can cause a great deal of chaos. I am all over that! He wants to take a week off to get some things done and that is fine with me. Have the new turn and will run it tonight. Will Post what happens and then send it back. When he is ready, he can send it back. I'll settle for a slower game and see how it progresses.

While that is happening, I am going to clean-up BTS and create a MASTER BTS File where all the warships options are included (the Hybrids, 16" BB instead of Yamato-Class, B-65, Niitaka-Class CA, and the Fuji-Class CC are some examples. Want to get them ALL into one file. When I have that accomplished, I shall send it to Michael where he will import all of Big B's China work. Michael has 11 days off starting near Turkey Day and thinks he can get it all finished without issue. Once the Master File comes back to me then all I have to do to create BTSL, BTS, and BTSH is to click which classes are options for that Mod. Sounds simply enough to me and brings total consistency to the Between the Storms variants. How does that sound.

Figure this will take about a month.

It is important for that time because MY NEW OPPONENT needs that much time for one of his two matches to conclude! [:D]

That is correct BABY. We gonna start a new game...

[HansBolter]

Work is the single biggest reason I don't play PBEM games.

I get home from work most days so brain fried I can't even manage a turn in my solitaire games.

I'm 62.5 years old and could retire now, but the paltry amount Uncle Sam will give me if I retire early simply won't allow me to survive. I have to hold on till 66.5 to be able to retire with full benefits. Perhaps then I'll take up the challenge.
I'm sure this game will still be going strong by then.

Can't blame a man for having second thoughts on the commitment when earning an income has to come first.

[John 3rd]

Cannot argue with that Sir. It is especially correct when it is his first real job out of college. Wish him good things in that area!

After I get work done today, I shall run the turn and get the results Posted here. When done with that, I am shifting over to cleaning up the Mods and working on them until he fires a turn back.

[Cheesesteak]

ORIGINAL: John 3rd

Cannot argue with that Sir. It is especially correct when it is his first real job out of college. Wish him good things in that area!

After I get work done today, I shall run the turn and get the results Posted here. When done with that, I am shifting over to cleaning up the Mods and working on them until he fires a turn back.

+1 to both comments. And here I was thinking Fins and I were the youngest forumites around.

I will say having a teammate sharing responsibilities makes game progression infinitely easier. That, and not playing the Japanese. I know there is a mod table of contents, but has anyone created/tried a version of the game where the Japanese player could either mostly automate or ignore industry management? I spend enough time in spreadsheets as is.

[John 3rd]

Got a turn from my opponent so it appears we'll be going again. He wants to slow it down. We'll see what that means over the next week or so.

[Bif1961]

If he next turn comes back with a comment like "it is not you it is me," then your relationship might be in serious trouble.

[John 3rd]

Concur. I think Sean is simply busy at the moment.

[adarbrauner]

ORIGINAL: Bif1961

If he next turn comes back with a comment like "it is not you it is me," then your relationship might be in serious trouble.

##########a wise statement...!!!

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: John 3rd

Got a turn from my opponent so it appears we'll be going again. He wants to slow it down. We'll see what that means over the next week or so.

Terrific! What's the update for us re: this 'new' (two weeks old) turn resolution?

[John 3rd]

Turns are coming. It is slow.

I've been focused on creating my Master File for Michael to do the Big B China changes. Soon as I get them back I shall put out new versions of all BTS Mods as well as a new Treaty.

Am also gearing up for my new match!

[durnedwolf]

ORIGINAL: Bif1961

If he next turn comes back with a comment like "it is not you it is me," then your relationship might be in serious trouble.

I blew coffee out of my nose on that one - great line.

[John 3rd]

Hello All.

My match with Sean is rolling on and we're in late-August 43. I have decided to stop my AAR due to a new match I will be starting later this month. There is no way that I can have two campaigns and TWO AARs running at the same time. Do not have time in life for all that.

Feel like it is better to stop this AAR right now before something happens that cheats you guys when reading. TRUST ME though you WANT the AAR in the next match! There will be tons of excitement and a huge following for each of our AARs!

Anybody wanna take a guess??? Naaaaa...that isn't fair to ask.

It is gonna be EPIC!

[John 3rd]

I copied this note and sent it over to Sean so he is aware.

He has been so busy, I feel it might help him out as well.

[adarbrauner]

Your ol' pal Ad. Roper?

[obvert]

ORIGINAL: John 3rd

Hello All.

My match with Sean is rolling on and we're in late-August 43. I have decided to stop my AAR due to a new match I will be starting later this month. There is no way that I can have two campaigns and TWO AARs running at the same time. Do not have time in life for all that.

Feel like it is better to stop this AAR right now before something happens that cheats you guys when reading. TRUST ME though you WANT the AAR in the next match! There will be tons of excitement and a huge following for each of our AARs!

Anybody wanna take a guess??? Naaaaa...that isn't fair to ask.

It is gonna be EPIC!

Huh. So the game gets going again, and I hear there is some serious action, and you're going to stop the AAR for a game that hasn't yet begun? [:D]