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Let's break the ice!
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:29 pm
by JAMiAM
Somebody has to be first, so here it is...a challenge. Who wants to play a PBEM game, starting in '61? Historical Leaders, Fog of War on. Other game options set to default. I'll take either side. Don't be afraid. I'm as noob as you. Unless you're a beta-tester, in which case, I'm noober...[:D]
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:12 pm
by Erik Rutins
James,
I'll take you on - though I have beta version experience, I'm hardly a master of the game, but I think I'll give you a good challenge. I'd suggest you take the CSA as it's a bit easier to manage for a first game IMHO.
Regards,
- Erik
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:12 pm
by JAMiAM
Sounds good, Erik. You have my email. Send me the first turn, when you're finished with it.
A quick question about PBEM security. I play from both home and at work. At home on the desktop, and at work on the laptop. Does switching between machines cause any problems with warnings, prohibitions, false positives?
Looking forward to the game!
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:36 pm
by Titanwarrior89
Dead Man Walking[:D][:D]
ORIGINAL: JAMiAM
Sounds good, Erik. You have my email. Send me the first turn, when you're finished with it.
A quick question about PBEM security. I play from both home and at work. At home on the desktop, and at work on the laptop. Does switching between machines cause any problems with warnings, prohibitions, false positives?
Looking forward to the game!
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:53 pm
by Erik Rutins
ORIGINAL: JAMiAM
Sounds good, Erik. You have my email. Send me the first turn, when you're finished with it.
Ok, will do.
A quick question about PBEM security. I play from both home and at work. At home on the desktop, and at work on the laptop. Does switching between machines cause any problems with warnings, prohibitions, false positives?
Not sure honestly, I guess we'll find out as I may also have to play from two different systems.
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:01 pm
by oldspec4
I'm waiting for the AAR on this one [:D] Go Rebs..
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:09 pm
by Grotius
Woo hoo, also looking forward to this AAR!
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:17 pm
by Erik Rutins
Hey James,
As the CSA, you have to start this little shindig (a mere formality, but it's historical
....
"The player designated as the Confederate side needs to start the game by having at least Union and Confederate Control selected as human players (see 3.3.1). Once the scenario is selected and started (see 3.3.8), the Confederate player will be asked to record a password. The computer will automatically go to the Save Game screen (see section 3.3.6), at which time the Confederate player will be required to save the game. The PBEM game file will be saved in the root directory of the game (in the dat/save folder), which will need to be e-mailed to the Union player."
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:31 pm
by JAMiAM
ORIGINAL: Erik Rutins
Hey James,
As the CSA, you have to start this little shindig (a mere formality, but it's historical
....
"The player designated as the Confederate side needs to start the game by having at least Union and Confederate Control selected as human players (see 3.3.1). Once the scenario is selected and started (see 3.3.8), the Confederate player will be asked to record a password. The computer will automatically go to the Save Game screen (see section 3.3.6), at which time the Confederate player will be required to save the game. The PBEM game file will be saved in the root directory of the game (in the dat/save folder), which will need to be e-mailed to the Union player."
Oh yeah...I remember seeing that in the manual. Give me a couple of minutes and it will be coming your way. You want me to use your Matrixgames email address? If not, then send me a quick message, so that I know which one to use.
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:39 pm
by Erik Rutins
Yep, the matrix games address is fine.
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:52 pm
by JAMiAM
Hi Erik,
The file was sent from my alternate email address. That is boardgamer AT comcast DOT net. Yahoo's email attachment scanner (Norton Antivirus) was freezing up and not refreshing the page. I don't know if this is a temporary glitch with Yahoo, and Norton, or if it is a more systemic problem, like that with Yahoo not working with Advanced Tactics game files.
Good luck and have fun.
Regards,
James
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:34 pm
by madgamer2
NOW....where .... have...I...heard....this ... before? I know all you staff guys are expert players even BEFORE ya get hired
. I am slowly learning the game as the Yanks against the computer at the easy level and loving it. I always liked Gary's games even if the subject matter was not of my liking. He always has a good design and this game is no different. I might even chance a PBEM at some future point which is something I have not done before.
Good Luck
Madgamer
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:41 pm
by Erik Rutins
Well, I used to be a pretty good player back when I had plenty of time to wargame. [;)] Nowadays I seem to be fairly easy pickings, but I hope that a rematch will happen so that I can recover a bit of honor. [:D]
RE: Let's break the ice!
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:44 pm
by JAMiAM
ORIGINAL: Erik Rutins
...but I hope that a rematch will happen so that I can recover a bit of honor. [:D]
You can count on it Erik. Just as soon as we finish this first one.