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Discussion in 'PC and Console Simulations' started by tikilal, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. tikilal

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    I dont play the game but I have a few of the minis that I bought a few years ago to see what they were like.
     
  3. Miguel B.

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    I occasionally play the game... I tried to point out several inaccuracies with the units but Wizzards doesn't listen... shame :S


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    Im even willing to get rid of them real cheap too LOL. Ill stick to my other miniatures.
     
  5. tikilal

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    Miguel,

    Their response to this type of problem is that it is a game not a simulation. I know what you mean though. Anytime the outcome is based on dice you will never have an accurate game. Oh well though.
     
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    Yeah but it's quite sad to have a Matilda with more frontal armor (a lot!!) than a Pzrkv IV H. Oh and in a North Afrika setting they choose to give the Germans the Ausf H and Tiger I. both tanks saw little action in NA...



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    deleted double post
     
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    I started picking up boxes about a month ago. I like it but I too have found it difficult to find other people that are interested in playing. On most forums I have't found much recent activity.
     
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    Have you been able to play at all?
     
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    I have played about 8 times against someone. I played more times myself learning the game play.
     
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    Do you have a favorite side? What is your favorite army build? Have you ever increased the point count to 150, 300 or something else?

    I usually end up play as the Germans. My brother, the guy I usually play with, is the allied guy, in a sense tying my opportunity for victory to the axis, which may be one reason why I think the Germans had a chance.

    I have tried several builds but I have not found anything I really like until recently. I have not tried it out yet but hopefully some time soon. I like using armor. The King Tiger has been by foundation, but I find it too costly to support a successful army. Its new lower cost may change that but only playing it will tell.

    I have been looking at indirect fire options recently, have you ever tried this?
     
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    How do you determine line of sight? I use a piece of thread. I thought about a yard stick but then you have to make sure it doesn't bend or anything.
     
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    I use a periscope centered on the figure(s) when I game.
     
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    A laser pointer can also be useful for line of sight determination.
     
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    For line of sight a small dowel works fine. I just put a dice on the corner to give me a definite corner. I have a laser that makes lines but I've never really bothered.

    I so far have played mostly Axis and my army changes basically every game. I think increasing the points would change the game to much on starter set map at least.

    STUG III Ausf. G
    PAK 40
    Panzer III Ausf.F
    MG 42 Machine Gun Team
    Vetran Fallschirmjager
    Type 89 Mortar
    7.5cm LELG18
    Type 92 Machine-Gun Team
    SD KFZ 231
    Panzerfaust 30
     
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    What is the allied build that you usually face?
     
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    Here is a sample army but I usually change it each game for variety. I almost always do the builds for both sides.
    T-34/76
    M4A1 Sherman
    Crusader II
    3" Gun M5
    Eagle-Eyed NCO
    Mortar M2
    M1 Garand Rifle
    Bazooka
    SMLE No.4 Rifle
    MAS 7.5mm Rifle
     
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    I usually face a similar build. The last time I played I used an all infantry army and did surprisingly well.
     
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    I've been playing this game for almost a year and a half now, and find it quite enjoyable. Lately I've been trying to build platoons, companies, and other premade formations for gameplay. I want them to be as historically accurate as possible, and so was wondering where could I find a definitive list of military formations. The group that I'm a part of has been trying very hard to to make this game no longer be a beer and pretzels game, but something slightly more complex. So far its been difficult for them due to the nature of the mechanics of the game, namely dice-rolling. If anybody could direct me somewhere or provide info of any sort it would be appreciated.
     

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