Great War PBEM - Page 3

Jimmywax · November 18, 2001, 14:27

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Originally posted by JamesJKirk
I know the Confederacy pales in comparison to les super-glorieux Francaises, but I think we get by okay. Tacital Skill, Schmactical Schmill! It hasn't been easy, but my success is due to the time-tested "Haigian" method of conquest!

Ha! Ha! The French are only good for one thing, retreating

. Also I am not familiar with your method of conquest. What is it?

Case · November 18, 2001, 18:44

I'd say that the 'Haigian method' of conquest involves defeating your oponents by attacking them with more soldiers then they have bullets, and is named after Field Marshal Douglas Haig who invented it and bravely contined using it despite some inital setbacks (eg the Somme, Pashenadale, Poziers, etc)

Dr. Nick · November 18, 2001, 21:33

Well, it's all about the Grand Plan that will lead to Ultimate Victory. It consists of climbing over the trenches and walking very slowly across No Man's Land and storm the other trenches.

JamesJKirk · November 18, 2001, 23:24

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Originally posted by Case
I'd say that the 'Haigian method' of conquest involves defeating your oponents by attacking them with more soldiers then they have bullets, and is named after Field Marshal Douglas Haig who invented it and bravely contined using it despite some inital setbacks (eg the Somme, Pashenadale, Poziers, etc)

Ding ding ding ding! Yeah, that's it, or just throwing units at a place until they've got no more defenders or you've got no more attackers...no on to my turn!

JamesJKirk · November 18, 2001, 23:59

There should be a "w" after that "no" up there...

Anyway, I haven't really gotten to my turn yet, but after copying the files, I figured I'd run the batch file to make sure everything was set to the right year. Well I got the messages that 4 files were copied, but after that instead of saying "events file removed" it said "events header not found." Which is the same thing it says when I run the batch to play part 5 before Civ2 crashes to my desktop. I loaded the savegame to see if I'd have the same problem, and it didn't crash, which is nice. But still, should I be wary of this? Also, have you figured out what causes it to do that when loading part 5 for some people, Scott? I didn't have this problem with v1.1, but do now...well, I suppose there's time to figure it out. Anyway, thanks for your help guys

JamesJKirk · November 19, 2001, 01:08

Well I played my turn anyway, apparently with no game problems...

Hey Hans, you wouldn't have gone and done something dastardly now, like say sending a few extra units into Dover since you magically forsaw that I was going to take it, now would you?

Anyway, not too much to report, a little sea battle, which is a shame, since I really liked the name "Battle of the Bermuda Triangle"

well, here's the file, Jimmy:

Jimmywax · November 20, 2001, 17:58

Not much to report from my front either. The mexican navy has moved into the Atlantic to support confederate forces there and French Battleships, destroyers, and cruisers have moved into the Meditteranian and north atlantic to support British forces. While our men are fighting the rest of the country is going bankrupt.

Case · November 22, 2001, 22:45

As I'm going up to Sydney for a week I've asked Jimmy to play my turn for me

Jimmywax · November 25, 2001, 13:55

Scooooooootttt! where are you Scott. Are you on vacation. Are you giving up because of the tenacity of the French people.

Am I too much for you to 'andle.

Come on Scott, if you come back I will take it easy on you.

Who am I kidding, the French suck. Do we have any frenchies in this forum. I cannot say that I have ever seen one. Maybe they are to sophisticated to play a great game like this.

JamesJKirk · November 25, 2001, 16:34

I'll wager that he has a thanksgiving break and that he was kicked out of his dorms or whatever to go home or something of that sort...or he's abandoned us....or maybe that French thing you said

I've seen a few French people in the forums occaisionally, but not too many...I can speak French though, if that counts.

Bummer for you though, Jimmy, I guess you won't get to play the Russians before case gets back

Hans2 · November 25, 2001, 17:04

Scott went home for Thanksgiving I'm sure. His connection there is intermittent at best, so he probably couldn't get online. He'll be back to the dorms late tonight I imagine, so we'll see his turn then or tommorrow.

Scott F · November 25, 2001, 23:56

Yes, I've been netless in exile at home for the past few days. Stupid cable box.

Anyhoo, I shall play my turn later tonight. In the meantime, I shall tide you all over with a glimpse of the glorious airplane units that I drew while netless at home.

Jimmywax · November 26, 2001, 02:10

Damn nice planes

Scott F · November 26, 2001, 07:13

All Quiet on the Western Front

An uneasy quiet has descended upon the western front, with German troops digging in to their fortifications to resist any possible Entente counteroffensive. The formation of lines and rows of so-called trenches has resulted in a solidification of the battle lines in the west, a stark contrast to the much more fluid situation in the east. Rumors abound of a new offensive that will complete the push started in August and drive the French from Paris, knocking France out of the war once and for all.

Zeppelins Punish England Again

After the British Empire has so cruelly refused to even respond to Germany's first demand that the inhuman blockade that even now threatens to starve innocents in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark to death, German zeppelins under the command of the great Peter Strasser again took to the skies to punish England as England has decided to punish innocent neutral nations like Holland. The zeppelins conducted raids on the coal fields south of Liverpool, taking the war to the enemy once again. Even now German submarines are secretly taking up positions around England, laying in ambush for British merchantmen and warships that dare to venture into the open sea. As England blockades the innocents, so shall Germany blockade England.

Austrian Cruisers Slip Past Entente Patrols

Austrian cruisers, sailing from the Adriatic port of Sarajevo, have slipped past Entente patrols and vanished into the Mediterranean to begin raids against French and English shipping from Africa to Europe. Hopes for the expeditions are high, and the crews have been promised prize money for each enemy vessel that they sink during the campaign. Rumors that the submarines were accompanied into the Mediterranean by a number of U-Boat submersibles have met with no comment in Vienna.

French Destroyer Sunk off Smyrna

In a brief naval skirmish, Turkish naval forces sailing from the port of Smyrna in western Anatolia have attacked and sunk a French destroyer that ventured too far into Turkish waters. The Turkish destroyer then slipped back into port to repair the minor damage incurred during the battle.

Kaiser Wilhelm II Addresses Reichstag, Hints at New Offensive

Speaking to the Reichstag, the Kaiser called on all Germans to make "small sacrifices" to help with the war effort. In the continuing effort for total war, the Kaiser has announced the formation of the War Raw Materials Section, or Kriegsrohstoffabteilung (KRA), under AEG chairman Walther Rathenau to distribute vital raw materials and minerals to German industries so that they can be best utilized for the war effort. The Kaiser proclaimed that "every effort must be made to give our forces in the field every possible advantage which will be so necessary in the coming months as we renew our great push to bring the war to a swift and decisive conclusion."

Scott F · November 28, 2001, 09:31

Yoohoo... Case...

Case?

Jimmywax · November 28, 2001, 13:10

I am taking case's turn for him. I will probably play it later today. I believe you have you have no place to talk,

Mr. I am on vacation.

Jimmywax · November 29, 2001, 16:06

Here is Case's turn, I hope I did everything right.

Hans2 · November 30, 2001, 06:41

RICHMOND FALLS!!!!!!

Victorious Federal forces march through the streets of Richmond after a spectacular breakthrough on the Kentucky front led to a complete route of Confederate forces in the area. "Once we were in the rear, we licked 'em good," commented General Custer, hero of the Second Mexican War.

President Roosevelt said, "BULLY!" upon hearing the news. By all signs, victory is immenant and by Christams our soldiers will be home again and the Union will be whole once more.

Dr. Nick · November 30, 2001, 08:36

Haaaaans! The save!

JamesJKirk · November 30, 2001, 15:35

Apparently you were right about my tactical prowess, Jimmy

Jimmywax · November 30, 2001, 15:36

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Originally posted by Hans2
RICHMOND FALLS!!!!!!

"Once we were in the rear, we licked 'em good,"

Custer's a freak

Jimmywax · November 30, 2001, 15:39

It's okay James, if all goes as planned help will be on the way soon enough.

Hans2 · November 30, 2001, 17:56

Oops, hehehe.

Case · November 30, 2001, 20:55

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Originally posted by Jimmywax
Here is Case's turn, I hope I did everything right.

You did - thanks

Dr. Nick · December 1, 2001, 18:26

Skirmishing in Africa
Lagos.- Hearing of the approaching German army from both sides, Mejor General Horrocks, commander of the British army units in Lagos, ordered a full frontal assault against an unsuspecting column of cavalry and artillery of the evil Hun. In the end, the day was British and the enemy cavalry and artillery were decimated by the brave British tommies. However, Horrocks has received reports of an advancing troop of Germans nearby and has stated that Lagos may not hold out much longer without supplies or reinforcements, and a relief force has left London with reinforcements and supplies for the King's boys.

JamesJKirk · December 1, 2001, 22:54

Since I'm sure it would just consist of muttering, swearing and accusing the Yankees of having evil worlock powers....

Think I'm beginning to know what it feels like to be French

Scott F · December 2, 2001, 02:14

While waiting for Jimmy to play his turn, a surprise...

MORE PLANES!!!

Featuring the Albatros D-III, the Fökker E.III, the Gotha G.V., the Airco (de Havilland) D.H.2, the Morane-Saulnier Type L, the Sopwith Pup, the Nieuport Scout XVII, and the Curtis Super Hudson.

Having now finished all of the necessary planes for the scenario, I intend to have the promised upgrade out soon, with the new planes, a few minor tweaks, and a fix for Part V.

Case · December 2, 2001, 02:21

Nice work Scott

Scott F · December 2, 2001, 11:03

Here we go. Version 1.3.

Changes for version 1.3:
-New airplane graphics.
-The air attack abilities of the destroyer have been removed.
-Zeppelins have been given ten range, four firepower, and two hit points, as opposed to the eight range, three firepower, and three hit points of bombers. This reflects the zeppelin's longer cruising radius and its ability to carry greater bomb loads.
-The attack ability of the submarine has increased to ten. This will hopefully allow submarines to have a chance to actually kill a dreadnought in an attack, something that people have complained about to no end.
-After 1914, Mormon rebels become defense-oriented units with the attributes of normal infantry. Starting in 1916, the capabilities of the Mormon rebels will decrease one defense and one attack per year. This will prevent the Confederate player from using the tried and true (and cheating) strategy of conquering the world with Mormons. *shudder*
-Black Socialist Rebels will similarly begin to degrade starting in 1917, thus preventing the Yankee player from using the tried and true (and cheating) strategy of conquering the world with black socialists. *shudder* In a future version, I intend to fix it so that if the Yankees kill a Black Labor Brigade after 1915, they will gain a Black Socialist Rebel unit. At the moment I do not have the event space to do that though.
-The problem with Part V stemmed from there being too many events for the allocated event space. This has now been fixed.

I think that's about it for the changes. The most readily visible ones will appear in the form of the new plane graphics. All of the other things are minor behind the scenes changes. Please update your files accordingly and go ahead to use the Version 1.3 files from here on out as we play the game.

The main file can be downloaded here (812 kb):
http://php.indiana.edu/~sfluhr/turtledove_v13.zip

The sounds (unchanged) can be downloaded here (2.485 mb):
http://php.indiana.edu/~sfluhr/turtledovesounds.zip

Also, I am trying to figure out how to convert mp3s into wav files, but not just any wav files, the special ones that Civ2 will accept. Does anyone know how to do this? I have some World War I period music and some fitting background music that I would like to put in there somehow.

Scott F · December 2, 2001, 11:06

Also, I need help from one of our resident hex-editors to toggle off global warming and to reset the toggle for getting Philosophy (aka Mobilization).