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    Butcher's for Flash

    Bulldogs:


    2Lt David Rimmer RTB – WIA : 6 Damage
    Rolled 6 +3 RTB -1 WIA = 8 : Injured Skip 1D2 = 1 : Skip 1


    2Lt Arnold Lister – EXP NML
    Rolled 8 -3 EXP -1 NML = 4 : Injured Skip 1D6 = 4
    EET Roll 10 +1 NML -1 WIC = 10 “They didn’t even see me!” Skip 4


    Pilot 2Lt Rothsay Sykes – WIA
    Roll 6 -1 SD -1 NML -1 WIA = 3 Roll 1D6=5
    EET Roll 11+1 NML -1 WIA -1 WIC = 10
    “Didn’t Even See Me!” : Skip 5


    Observer Sgt Thomas Travers
    Roll 8 -1 SD -1 NML = 6 : Injured 1D3 = 1
    EET Roll 4 +1 NML -1 WIC = 4 Roll 1D3 = 2
    Skip 2


    2Lt Ernest Grant SD – FT
    Rolled 4 -1 SD = 3 : Injured 1D6 = 5
    Skip 5


    Observer Sgt Colm Plaw SD - FT
    Rolled 6 -1 SD = 5 : Injured 1D3 {5} = 3
    Skip 3


    Eagles:


    Ltn Friedrich Schmidt – RTB – WIA 0 Damage
    1 Kill ( F2B Grant/Plaw)


    Obltn Kurt Becker– RTB 5 Damage
    1 Kill ( F2B Sykes/Travers)
    Destroyed Tank 12
    Flew against Medical Officer's Orders - Skip 1


    Vzfw Fritz Brandt - RTB


    Ltn Gerhard Kollberg - RTB
    Destroyed Tank 13


    Vzfw Uwe Dengler
    EXP - NML
    Rolled 5 -3 EXP -1 NML = 1 : KIA


    Ltn Gerhard Kollberg
    EXP – NML
    Rolled 9 -3 EXP -1 NML = 5 : Injured 1D3 {2} = 1
    EET Roll 11 +1 NML -1 WIC = 11: “Didn’t See Me!”
    Skip 1

    ---------------------------------------------------------
    Well that was quite the kerfuffle!
    The Eagles soared in the skies, but the groundhogs were buried in their burrows.

    The dreaded BOOM cards were out in full force again, but at least they were spread around a bit.

    I know I made mistakes in this one.
    Missed some +1 and forgot to test for crew hits on the 2-seaters and applied automatically to the pilots and not the observers.


    I have an excuse, though ....

    My brother-in-law came by for several beer while I was playing this.


    I hope I didn't turn him off the game completely - it was probably like watching paint dry for him as I methodically moved pieces and took pictures.
    I will get him down there to try a quick game and see just how exciting it can be when not playing accountant!


    Thanks to Carl for a well thought out and engrossing battle.
    Last edited by flash; 08-28-2016 at 01:58. Reason: Title adjust

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    Great AAR of a close tussle Pete & beautifully presented as you always do.

    Enjoyed that one mate especially as the "good guys" managed a narrow victory!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gully_raker View Post

    Enjoyed that one mate especially as the "good guys" managed a narrow victory!
    Take away those tanks and the "good guys" did nowt!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stumptonian View Post
    Take away those tanks and the "good guys" did nowt!

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    Great battle Pete. I wrote the scenario with the historical outcome in mind - the tanks steadied the British defence and effectively halted the German advance in its tracks. The challenge for the German player is to hit the tanks hard and early to prevent them from taking a heavy toll on the infantry.

    Nice to see the Kaiser's Eagles score a few victories. Too bad about Vzfw Dengler - given the choice of jump or burn I think I would do the same thing.

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    Nicely done Pete and well played, that was some close action and although you lost you wreaked havoc amongst the Bulldog two seaters.

    Onkel says:


    Achtung ! Don't forget the -1 for EXP when sorting the E&E. Made little difference this time but one to bear in mind. And whats with Schmidt
    2Lt Arnold Lister – EXP NML
    Rolled 8 -3 EXP -1 NML = 4 : Injured Skip 1D6 = 4
    EET Roll 10 +1 NML -1 WIC -1 EXP = 9 “They didn’t even see me!” Skip 4

    Ltn Gerhard Kollberg
    EXP – NML
    Rolled 9 -3 EXP -1 NML = 5 : Injured 1D3 {2} = 1
    EET Roll 11 +1 NML -1 WIC -1EXP = 10: “Didn’t See Me!”
    Skip 1

    Little confused about Ltn Friedrich Schmidt – RTB – WIA 0 Damage 1 Kill ( F2B Grant/Plaw)
    It's not mentioned but can I take it his Lucky Git skill came into play as he didn't RTB after the hit or roll for the wound...?
    or does Rolled 5 +3RTB -1WIA = 7 Injured - Skip 1D2 Scenario. Rolled 4 = Skip 2 now apply ?!
    Let me know please.
    Last edited by flash; 08-31-2016 at 10:47.

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Seems like a pretty even fight to me. Well done Pete. Hitting those tanks early, with planes AI controlled, is very difficult - given that, the Stosstruppen have virtually no chance. The tanks have twice the range and hard hitting power.
    As a Bulldog I'm pleased about the result, but I'm also well aware that it could have gone either way, historically and in the game Thanks for a good read!

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    I say old man, don't forget the -1 for EXP when sorting the E&E. Made little difference this time but one to bear in mind. And whats with Schmidt
    2Lt Arnold Lister – EXP NML
    Rolled 8 -3 EXP -1 NML = 4 : Injured Skip 1D6 = 4
    EET Roll 10 +1 NML -1 WIC -1 EXP = 9 “They didn’t even see me!” Skip 4

    Ltn Gerhard Kollberg
    EXP – NML
    Rolled 9 -3 EXP -1 NML = 5 : Injured 1D3 {2} = 1
    EET Roll 11 +1 NML -1 WIC -1EXP = 10: “Didn’t See Me!”

    Skip 1

    Little confused about Ltn Friedrich Schmidt – RTB – WIA 0 Damage 1 Kill ( F2B Grant/Plaw)
    It's not mentioned but can I take it his Lucky Git skill came into play as he didn't RTB after the hit or roll for the wound...?
    or does Rolled 5 +3RTB -1WIA = 7 Injured - Skip 1D2 Scenario. Rolled 4 = Skip 2 now apply ?!
    Let me know please.
    Not sure what I did when I wrote Schmidt's out.
    Was supposed to be :
    RTB - WIA
    Rolled 9 +3 RTB +1 Ace +1 Flying Ace (Lucky Git) -1 WIA = 13 "All is Well"
    I did not use the RTB for his wound because it was just the wound, not the 5 because it came from Infantry.
    If I shouldn't have done that then let's say I used his Lucky Git


    As for the -1 on EXP for EET I had better check my Excel file. I may have messed it up when I made the changes for The Bitter End.
    I know it handles flamers properly - must have missed the EXP.
    Sorry 'bout that.


    I also note that Kollberg should be Rolled 1D3 {2} Skip 2 not Skip 1

    I really must stop trying to use the small pad I have for writing this stuff down and get a bigger sheet of paper ...

    Good thing our Onkel has good eyes!
    Last edited by Stumptonian; 08-28-2016 at 11:00. Reason: added Flying Ace to C&W Calculation

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    Nicely done Pete and well played, that was some close action and although you lost you wreaked havoc amongst the Bulldog two seaters.

    Onkel says:



    I just realized we have a communications leak!

    "Uncle" is congratulating/berating me instead of "Onkel"




    Are you sure about that old chap ......?!

    Original picture doesn't lie ...
    Last edited by Stumptonian; 08-31-2016 at 12:23.

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    Ok I have fixed my Excel calculator to account for EXP in the EET section.

    e.g. Lister

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    Last edited by Stumptonian; 08-28-2016 at 18:54.

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    Great scenario and AAR, Pete! May I ask (as a newb), how is movement gauged for tanks and infantry?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobby D View Post
    Great scenario and AAR, Pete! May I ask (as a newb), how is movement gauged for tanks and infantry?
    Glad you liked it.
    For this one, Carl gave us the specific instructions (as well as the tank cards)

    See this link:
    Cambrai

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    Many thanks, Pete! This is a great campaign

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    Nicely done Pete and congratulations on the narrow victory by the Bulldogs.

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    Great AAR Pete
    The german airmen did their best but those tanks are powerful on the ground.

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    Well flown Pete. Too bad the outcome wasn't on the side of the Eagles. Probably because that Uncle spy got into your HQ!

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    Great action from start to finish Pete.
    The writing is nice and clear and I love the presentation style of the pictures.
    Bad luck on a losing draw.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."



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