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by Parabellum
2022-03-29 18:41, Tuesday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 33% done *
Replies: 13
Views: 4840

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 33%

21 Invasion Salerno ltbv (bv-5 was possible) Current scenario: Invasion Salerno, VH prestige is 26 , All map prestige is: 26 Army cost: 11772 , Current prestige is 2480 Prestige available on map yet is 0 pp ( 0 pp in VH to capture) * Turn: 8 AI stance is Defensive Using map: 5 if BV: +1000, Drive t...
by Parabellum
2022-03-29 18:39, Tuesday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 50% done *
Replies: 13
Views: 4301

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 50%

21 Invasion Salerno bv-5 Current scenario: Invasion Salerno, VH prestige is 520 , All map prestige is: 540 Army cost: 13152 , Current prestige is 3044 Prestige available on map yet is 0 pp ( 0 pp in VH to capture) * Turn: 3 AI stance is Defensive Using map: 5 if BV: +1000, Drive to the Sea , cap 45...
by Parabellum
2022-03-29 18:37, Tuesday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 75% done *
Replies: 14
Views: 4572

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 75%

22 Invasion Salerno bv-5 Current scenario: Invasion Salerno, VH prestige is 120 , All map prestige is: 120 Army cost: 16711 , Current prestige is 8042 Prestige available on map yet is 0 pp ( 0 pp in VH to capture) * Turn: 3 AI stance is Defensive Using map: 5 if BV: +1000, Drive to the Sea , cap 45...
by Parabellum
2022-03-29 17:03, Tuesday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 75% done *
Replies: 14
Views: 4572

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 75%

21 Novgorod1943 loss (bv was possible) OK, I lost this scenario on purpose to get back on my planned campaign path. Current scenario: Novgorod1943, VH prestige is 600 , All map prestige is: 810 Army cost: 16711 , Current prestige is 7121 Prestige available on map yet is 120 pp ( 120 pp in VH to cap...
by Parabellum
2022-03-29 11:48, Tuesday
Forum: CC73
Topic: Doug plays CC73 @ 100% FINISHED *
Replies: 18
Views: 5385

Re: Doug plays CC73 @ 100%

... Likewise, repairing free core units on the last turn of each scenario is a good option if the prestige cap wants to cut off the victory bonus. Oooo that's sneaky I love that :evil It's a trick I learned from Csaba :yes . It only requires some concentration, basic mathematical knowledge and for ...
by Parabellum
2022-03-29 07:44, Tuesday
Forum: CC73
Topic: Doug plays CC73 @ 100% FINISHED *
Replies: 18
Views: 5385

Re: Doug plays CC73 @ 100%

... Also not a big fan of no auto-refit but the designer handled it very well in this cam and there was on average enough to rebuild most units and do an upgrade or purchase here and there so really well done :cool All in all a really fun cam, nice job :yes :bow ... :clap I share this assessment. T...
by Parabellum
2022-03-28 15:54, Monday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 33% done *
Replies: 13
Views: 4840

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 33%

20 Zitadelle loss (bv was possible) The loss was planned to take the path via Salerno to the quicker end of the campaign. More turns means more enemies to kill and more experience to gain. About 30 percent of my units got more than 100 experience. Current scenario: Zitadelle, VH prestige is 198 , A...
by Parabellum
2022-03-28 15:45, Monday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 50% done *
Replies: 13
Views: 4301

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 50%

20 Zitadelle loss (bv was possible) The loss was planned to take the path via Salerno to the quicker end of the campaign. Current scenario: Zitadelle, VH prestige is 300 , All map prestige is: 380 Army cost: 13152 , Current prestige is 2429 Prestige available on map yet is 40 pp ( 40 pp in VH to ca...
by Parabellum
2022-03-28 15:40, Monday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 75% done *
Replies: 14
Views: 4572

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 75%

20 Zitadelle ltbv After reaching the BV, I noticed that the next scenario is Novgorod 43. This confused me because my plan was to go to Salerno (as in my 100% run a few years ago). Because it's not my intention to play a longer (than absolutely necessary) campaign path, I'm going to lose the next s...
by Parabellum
2022-03-25 08:53, Friday
Forum: Steel & Lace – The Pub
Topic: Open Mike
Replies: 421
Views: 213002

Re: Open Mike

Oh randowe, what would Open Mike be without your grumbling ... or are you taking the opportunity to demotivate one of the last remaining active posters in this forum?
by Parabellum
2022-03-23 21:40, Wednesday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 33% done *
Replies: 13
Views: 4840

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 33%

19 Northwest Afrika lttv (bv+1 was possible) I missed the BV by one turn. So I played for more prestige and more experience until the last turn. Current scenario: Northwest Afrika, VH prestige is 237 , All map prestige is: 343 Army cost: 11772 , Current prestige is 1281 Prestige available on map ye...
by Parabellum
2022-03-23 21:32, Wednesday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 50% done *
Replies: 13
Views: 4301

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 50%

19 Northwest Afrika ltbv Current scenario: Northwest Afrika, VH prestige is 360 , All map prestige is: 520 Army cost: 13152 , Current prestige is 1289 Prestige available on map yet is 40 pp ( 0 pp in VH to capture) * Turn: 9 AI stance is Defensive Using map: 15 if BV: +1000, Zitadelle , cap 8000, 9...
by Parabellum
2022-03-23 21:29, Wednesday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 75% done *
Replies: 14
Views: 4572

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 75%

19 Northwest Afrika ltbv Current scenario: Northwest Afrika, VH prestige is 540 , All map prestige is: 780 Army cost: 15367 , Current prestige is 6069 Prestige available on map yet is 60 pp ( 0 pp in VH to capture) * Turn: 9 AI stance is Defensive Using map: 15 if BV: +1000, Zitadelle , cap 8000, 9...
by Parabellum
2022-03-21 08:47, Monday
Forum: CC75
Topic: Doug plays CC75 @ 100% FINISHED *
Replies: 45
Views: 10069

Re: Doug plays CC75 @ 100%

Thank you for your successful participation in this challenge. It was a good job as always :clap . ... Now comes my gripe- I really and I mean REALLY didn't like that troops can't cross rivers during mud ground conditions :nyet several times I had battle groups trapped while they excruciatingly move...
by Parabellum
2022-03-16 14:25, Wednesday
Forum: Deutsches Forum
Topic: Playtest: Trapping and Trapped
Replies: 61
Views: 13745

Re: Playtest: Trapping and Trapped

Habe beim vorherigen Szenario es jetzt noch etwas schwerer für die Deutschen gemacht, indem ich einen Panzer in einen KV-5 umgewandelt habe. Der ist allen deutschen Panzern überlegen. :no. Ein reiner Papier- :tiger. Den hat es ja nicht einmal als Prototyp gegeben. Nur von der geplanten ZIS-6 Hauptw...
by Parabellum
2022-03-16 14:11, Wednesday
Forum: Deutsches Forum
Topic: Kampagnenidee Trapping and trapped
Replies: 161
Views: 47679

Re: Kampagnenidee Trapping and trapped

OK, so genau hatte ich den Faden hier nicht verfolgt und einige grundlegende Veränderungen (außer der Wechsel vom RSF zu Atomic) sind da wohl an mir vorbei gegangen. Aber Danke für die Erläuterungen. Mal noch ein ergänzender Gedanke: Ich war jetzt über Kalatsch gestolpert, weil die Deutschen hier ni...
by Parabellum
2022-03-16 13:08, Wednesday
Forum: Deutsches Forum
Topic: Kampagnenidee Trapping and trapped
Replies: 161
Views: 47679

Re: Kampagnenidee Trapping and trapped

... Ich werde in allen Szenarien begrenzte Aufstellungsmöglichkeiten einstellen, um zu verhindern, dass man das Prestige nicht nach meiner Intention einsetzt. Der Spieler soll eine kleine, aber dafür stets gut umgerüstete Armee haben. Unter anderem bekommt er am Anfang der Kampagne eines der neuen ...
by Parabellum
2022-03-15 22:20, Tuesday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 33% done *
Replies: 13
Views: 4840

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 33%

18 Tunesia Counterattack ltbv (bv-1 was possible) Current scenario: Tunesia Counterattack, VH prestige is 184 , All map prestige is: 316 Army cost: 11436 , Current prestige is 846 Prestige available on map yet is 0 pp ( 0 pp in VH to capture) * Turn: 11 AI stance is Aggressive Using map: 6 if BV: +...
by Parabellum
2022-03-15 22:18, Tuesday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 50% done *
Replies: 13
Views: 4301

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 50%

18 Tunesia Counterattack bv-1 Current scenario: Tunesia Counterattack, VH prestige is 280 , All map prestige is: 480 Army cost: 12516 , Current prestige is 1651 Prestige available on map yet is 0 pp ( 0 pp in VH to capture) * Turn: 10 AI stance is Aggressive Using map: 6 if BV: +1000, Northwest Afr...
by Parabellum
2022-03-15 22:15, Tuesday
Forum: CC01
Topic: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 75% done *
Replies: 14
Views: 4572

Re: CC 01 - Parabellum @ 75%

18 Tunesia Counterattack ltbv Current scenario: Tunesia Counterattack, VH prestige is 420 , All map prestige is: 720 Army cost: 13257 , Current prestige is 6972 Prestige available on map yet is 0 pp ( 0 pp in VH to capture) * Turn: 11 AI stance is Aggressive Using map: 6 if BV: +1000, Northwest Afr...
by Parabellum
2022-03-14 07:52, Monday
Forum: CC70
Topic: CC 70 Das Reich 2.1 by hoza @ 100 done *
Replies: 43
Views: 13810

Re: CC 70 Das Reich 2.1 by hoza @ 100

hoza wrote:
2022-03-14 06:32, Monday
thanks it is really heartwarming to hear that someone is watching :) :banana :cool :grumpy
You can be sure that I also follow every post here.
by Parabellum
2022-03-14 07:45, Monday
Forum: Steel & Lace – The Pub
Topic: Sports Thread
Replies: 376
Views: 144701

Re: Sports Thread

Tom Brady ist back :banana These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished busines...
by Parabellum
2022-03-11 08:03, Friday
Forum: CC71
Topic: Dimitris try CC71-Hungarian Royal Army 1939-45 125% *
Replies: 5
Views: 1831

Re: Dimitris try CC71-Hungarian Royal Army 1939-45 125% *

:howdy Dimitris, congratulations on completing more campaigns. You are very hardworking and produce like an assembly line. I hope that their enthusiasm will continue for a long time.
by Parabellum
2022-03-10 23:33, Thursday
Forum: CC67
Topic: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25% done*
Replies: 16
Views: 5241

Re: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25%

19 The Last Battle: Berlin lttv :phew , that was very hard. After several restarts, I just wanted to finish it and accepted numerous losses (which I usually don't do). The whole city is full of heavily entrenched INF, supported by numerous ATY, AT and AD. The few heavy German tanks are eliminated a...
by Parabellum
2022-03-10 12:09, Thursday
Forum: Deutsches Forum
Topic: Playtest: Trapping and Trapped
Replies: 61
Views: 13745

Re: Playtest: Trapping and Trapped

Ich glaube, dass Du mein Problem nicht verstanden hast.
Wie Du Dein Prestige planst ist mir letztendlich egal. Aber ich habe noch nie ein Hex gesehen, für dessen Eroberung es bei 100%-Prestigeeinstellung 5pp gibt. Oder für was soll es diese nicht erspielten 5pp sonst geben?
by Parabellum
2022-03-10 08:41, Thursday
Forum: Deutsches Forum
Topic: Playtest: Trapping and Trapped
Replies: 61
Views: 13745

Re: Playtest: Trapping and Trapped

randowe wrote:
2022-03-06 12:10, Sunday
Current scenario: Battle of Sewastopol
...
Current scenario: Battle of Sewastopol, VH prestige is 190 , All map prestige is: 265
Army cost: 24816 , Current prestige is 375
Prestige available on map yet is 5 pp ( 0 pp in VH to capture) * Turn: 12
Was sind denn das für krumme Zahlen :huh
by Parabellum
2022-03-09 21:36, Wednesday
Forum: CC67
Topic: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25% done*
Replies: 16
Views: 5241

Re: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25%

18 Stargard tank battle ltv toughest battle so far. The German tanks and SPAT are technically superior and I broke off several times in the middle of the scenario to restart and choose a different strategy. It is critical that the units fighting off the German tank attack have sufficient ATY suppor...
by Parabellum
2022-03-08 21:59, Tuesday
Forum: CC67
Topic: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25% done*
Replies: 16
Views: 5241

Re: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25%

17 East Prussian Offensive tv That was tough. In the end I was able to conquer 3 out of 5 VH's - more was not possible. I also had to restart several times because of total losses. Maybe it was also a mistake that I attacked the three VH's "Gutshof", "Eylau" and "Heilsberg" at the same time - so I ...
by Parabellum
2022-03-04 22:10, Friday
Forum: CC67
Topic: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25% done*
Replies: 16
Views: 5241

Re: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25%

16 Budapest Offensive ltbv That was difficult. I restarted several times after losing core units. I also had too few units. Therefore, I reinforced with new SPATY and an AT. The enemy air force was also numerous, so I upgraded the Il-10 to a fighter/bomber. This gave me a small advantage in air com...
by Parabellum
2022-03-02 19:59, Wednesday
Forum: CC67
Topic: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25% done*
Replies: 16
Views: 5241

Re: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25%

15 Debrecen ltbv The task: evacuate six MSU. The problem: Find the place in the German front that makes a low-loss escape possible. My tip: use the road to the south-west ... but it won't work completely without enemy contact. Current scenario: Debrecen, VH prestige is 20 , All map prestige is: 90 ...
by Parabellum
2022-03-02 13:11, Wednesday
Forum: Steel & Lace – The Pub
Topic: Sports Thread
Replies: 376
Views: 144701

Re: Sports Thread

From a German point of view, this is good news from the world of sport: Highlights | Allianz MTV STUTTGART vs. Mladost ZAGREB | CEV Volleyball Cup 2022 Stuttgart is in the final of the CEV Cup and plays there against Eczacibasi Dynavit ISTANBUL. In the ranks of Istanbul is Serbia's superstar Tijana ...
by Parabellum
2022-03-01 22:10, Tuesday
Forum: CC67
Topic: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25% done*
Replies: 16
Views: 5241

Re: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25%

14 The Gates of Warsaw bv (hold 4/4 VH) i had to restart several times because i lost core units (mostly because of air strikes). Conquering air superiority was not easy - I had to buy a third fighter to reach it. The rest of the battle is quickly told. The Germans attack in several waves from the ...
by Parabellum
2022-02-28 21:03, Monday
Forum: CC25
Topic: Dimitris try CC25-Millerblitz+ 2.5 100% *
Replies: 7
Views: 2481

Re: Dimitris try CC25-Millerblitz+ 2.5 100%

Good job :clap . Thank you for your participation in this campaign.
by Parabellum
2022-02-28 20:09, Monday
Forum: CC67
Topic: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25% done*
Replies: 16
Views: 5241

Re: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25%

13 Vilnius Offensive bv-4 This scenario was relatively simple. The aux units from the north-east are able to conquer the VH in the north. The core units from the south have a short path and only need to conquer the second VH. The river crossing is a bit difficult, but with a lot of ATY preparation ...
by Parabellum
2022-02-28 13:40, Monday
Forum: Steel & Lace – The Pub
Topic: The Obligatory YouTube Music Video Topic
Replies: 822
Views: 522162

Re: The Obligatory YouTube Music Video Topic

Ian McDonald 1946-2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_McDonald_(musician) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHkZCO6NVyo King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King (full album) :rip ------- DEE SNIDER - Stand Thanks for the reminder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Station_nightclub_fire UDO...
by Parabellum
2022-02-28 09:26, Monday
Forum: CC72
Topic: Doug plays CC72 @ 100% FINISHED *
Replies: 15
Views: 4302

Re: Doug plays CC72 @ 100% FINISHED *

:clap Thank you for participating in this challenge!
by Parabellum
2022-02-28 08:06, Monday
Forum: CC75
Topic: Doug plays CC75 @ 100% FINISHED *
Replies: 45
Views: 10069

Re: Doug plays CC75 @ 100%

:clap Thank you for participating in this challenge!
by Parabellum
2022-02-24 20:36, Thursday
Forum: CC67
Topic: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25% done*
Replies: 16
Views: 5241

Re: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25%

12 Minsk Offensive bv-2 Minsk is heavily defended - AD, AT and lots of INF - all highly entrenched. I thought it would be a good idea not to direct the tanks through the minefields and other fortifications to the south of Minsk and moved them swiftly across the river to the northern bank. Besides, ...
by Parabellum
2022-02-24 09:03, Thursday
Forum: Steel & Lace – The Pub
Topic: Open Mike
Replies: 421
Views: 213002

Re: Open Mike

I have hardly been present in the forum for the last three weeks. My mother had fallen in January and suffered a stroke a few days later. She died last week shortly after her 96th birthday. We spent a lot of time with her and had to care for her around the clock. It was clear to her that her time wa...
by Parabellum
2022-02-23 20:48, Wednesday
Forum: CC67
Topic: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25% done*
Replies: 16
Views: 5241

Re: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25%

11 Operation Bagration bv-1 (bv-3 was possible) Now I had enough prestige and upgraded my two fighters. In the north I slowly advanced with the aux-units and tried to set AD traps for the German Luftwaffe. This succeeded so well that I quickly gained air superiority and could sustainably damage the...
by Parabellum
2022-02-23 07:38, Wednesday
Forum: Designers’ Corner
Topic: Testing the upcoming Belgian campaign
Replies: 20
Views: 5626

Re: Testing the upcoming Belgian campaign

6 Antwerp: Von Beseler's Mistake , #5 , Brilliant Victory ... Current scenario: Antwerp: Von Beseler's Mistake, VH prestige is 80 , All map prestige is: 200 Army cost: 1416 , Current prestige is 264 Prestige available on map yet is 120 pp ( 0 pp in VH to capture) * Turn: 12 AI stance is Aggressive ...
by Parabellum
2022-02-23 07:27, Wednesday
Forum: CC68
Topic: Doug plays CC68 @ 100% FINISHED *
Replies: 28
Views: 9530

Re: Doug plays CC68 @ 100% FINISHED

:clap Thank you for taking the time to finish the campaign. It would have been unforgivable if this gap had remained in your flawless record.
by Parabellum
2022-02-22 22:11, Tuesday
Forum: CC68
Topic: Doug plays CC68 @ 100% FINISHED *
Replies: 28
Views: 9530

Re: Doug plays CC68 @ 100% FINISHED

DougHone wrote:
2022-02-22 21:43, Tuesday
I completely missed this earlier comment, sorry bout that :o I'll go back and have a look :)
:yes
by Parabellum
2022-02-22 22:09, Tuesday
Forum: CC67
Topic: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25% done*
Replies: 16
Views: 5241

Re: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25%

10 Iasi Invasion ltbv In this scenario, I was very grateful to have two bridge leaders. This allowed me to cross the river very quickly and roll up the Romanian defenses from north to south. In doing so, I was so fast that I collided with enemy reinforcements that popped up in the middle of my troo...
by Parabellum
2022-02-22 08:56, Tuesday
Forum: CC68
Topic: Doug plays CC68 @ 100% FINISHED *
Replies: 28
Views: 9530

Re: Doug plays CC68 @ 100% FINISHED

At the moment you are very active and complete many campaigns. Therefore, I repeat my offer from last year: Hi Doug, you have put a lot of time and sweat into the campaign, but I think the loss in scene 22 ends the campaign prematurely, making it incomplete and preventing me from entering you in the...
by Parabellum
2022-02-22 08:45, Tuesday
Forum: CC71
Topic: Doug plays CC71 @ 100% FINISHED *
Replies: 20
Views: 5633

Re: Doug plays CC71 @ 100% FINISHED

:clap Good job. Thank you for your participation this challenge!
by Parabellum
2022-02-21 19:58, Monday
Forum: CC67
Topic: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25% done*
Replies: 16
Views: 5241

Re: CC 67 - Parabellum @ 25%

8 Crossing Kiev ltbv All VH's are west of the river. This is what I focused on. Small flags scattered widely on the map I captured only if they were undefended. I don't have enough units for long battles because of 10pp per flag. On the other hand, I lack prestige and can only upgrade one old :t34 ...
by Parabellum
2022-02-04 09:22, Friday
Forum: Steel & Lace – The Pub
Topic: The Obligatory YouTube Music Video Topic
Replies: 822
Views: 522162

Re: The Obligatory YouTube Music Video Topic

Planleft - Honor The Struggle (Full Album 2021) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvhzEQjJtWE Absolutely amazing ancestral-postmodern alternative trash metal, one man project by Denis Pauna, otherwise known as the best AIC/TON/Metallica cover guy. I did not know so far, but very interesting musician ...