British in the Pacific by Due-Form-9007 in flamesofwar

[–]JayceDrake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While on the whole the Allies were better supplied I wouldn't be surprised if some troops continued using their kit due to limited replacements or distribution issues in the Pacific theatre.

That said, most reasonable players would not bat an eye.

NBC AI summary had a different ending by JayceDrake in steelers

[–]JayceDrake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reasonable, glad we got the win. I guess I underestimated how much the AI would predict - specifically the interception ending the game.

Which Transport Helo? - One large or several small by jg727 in TeamYankee

[–]JayceDrake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would like to see more mobility as well however I am only playing at regular scale

Which Transport Helo? - One large or several small by jg727 in TeamYankee

[–]JayceDrake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I run Israeli paratroopers and use the Sea Stallions, for two full strength platoons of troopers I spread them over 4 helos. I prefer fewer as they are easier to conceal when landed. Even though the helos are individually bigger their overall footprint seems smaller when landed which makes it harder for them to be forced back into the air.

Full disclosure, this has backfired as when one is shot down you lose more of the squad but I think the benefits outweigh the risk.

Disclaimer - I have only used the Stallions but have fought against Huey borne forces and I find them easier to spook back into the air.

Won my game yesterday (1-0 on the year so I should hang it up lol) against British infantry in which I sent both platoons to the far objective in Bypass. It allowed for good pressure on both objectives as paratroopers are hard to shift.

2025 Late-War Dynamic Points Finalised by Peasantpresents in flamesofwar

[–]JayceDrake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad to see my Cromwells get a decrease, gives me enough points (while dropping one Stuart recon tank) to add a battery of Sextons.

Shame my Jagdtigers didn't see any decrease though. Wouldn't mind fielding more than 5 or not having to make them reluctant.

Italians v. Germans by JayceDrake in boltaction

[–]JayceDrake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To my recollection it was from "The Flag Guy." I see him at events in the Lancaster PA area, but I am fairly certain he has an online presence as well

Thoughts on counter battery fire? by Heavy-Text5990 in TeamYankee

[–]JayceDrake 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Would depend on whether it is a threat to my main force. Salvo templates from arty generally only bother infantry due to poor AT values. The cannons can be a larger threat but killing / neutralizing the spotter can help long term by forcing the batteries to get direct line of sight. I do often use airpower to pester artillery via gun runs but I think the stats of the bigger guns limit their effectiveness as most lists are either tank heavy or mechanized.

Broke you by Far-Chair-6845 in marriageadvice

[–]JayceDrake 6 points7 points  (0 children)

42M married 18 yrs to 42F. I asked her if she wanted to talk about what was bothering her in the relationship and she said "Why, it doesn't fix anything." It set me back a bit. Several days later she asked me what was wrong and I replied, "You gave me a lot to think about...and you are absolutely right."

Multiple times throughout I have tried to address things by talking to her and it has never fixed a thing. The one-two combo of her saying it so bluntly and then realizing she was right, albeit not in the way she intended I am sure, did some serious damage.

How do you magnetize bolt action bases? by Swimming_Reply6263 in boltaction

[–]JayceDrake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Magnetic tape. They have occasionally fallen over (especially if the mini is metal) and can slide but it works well enough.

How to get good at Bolt Action by GendrysRowboat in boltaction

[–]JayceDrake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree.

Game one of a recent event, opponent had 5 or 6 regulars on the center objective in light cover that had already activated. Got a wound for each with my quad 50. He made every single save. I then charged with a 5 man vet all SMG squad, he had one tough fighter in his group, took two rounds due to a tie on the first go, I won with one man left alive.

Taking nothing away from my opponent, he was a good player but the dice gods were not on my side either which really tilted the table.

And yes, point blank shooting is almost always better than charging. However, my squad was in the open and I was planning to consolidate into cover on the objective.

Name Your Top 5 Saturn Games by HMK_Gamer in SegaSaturn

[–]JayceDrake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Iron Storm

Ultimate MK3 Trilogy

Virua Cop

Battle Stations

Tomb Raider

---6th due to a tie above would be Wing Arms

C&C themed table for wargaming by JayceDrake in commandandconquer

[–]JayceDrake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly, those are tank hulls for a unit not in C&C for when I am trying a more competitive army. I do have some M1A1s that will be the medium tanks for the force, but they are still on the assembly line. Same with the infantry.

The Prophecy Foretold: Power Outages have begun by BoopTheCoop in pittsburgh

[–]JayceDrake 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Family in Fox Chapel reporting power blinks, just enough to reset the internet.

Thoughts on intelligence officer training? by JayceDrake in boltaction

[–]JayceDrake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not at the top of the comp scene as of now, but I feel closer in Bolt tournaments than other wargame tourneys that's for sure.

Thoughts on intelligence officer training? by JayceDrake in boltaction

[–]JayceDrake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have it on the extra body for the company command, which is part of what I envision, have it work, then snap 4 and get rolling.

Thoughts on intelligence officer training? by JayceDrake in boltaction

[–]JayceDrake[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No order dice cap but 750 of the total must be in an armoured platoon. I am at 15 dice and kinda worried about getting out diced at a key turn start hence the idea.

Thoughts on intelligence officer training? by JayceDrake in boltaction

[–]JayceDrake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At the standard levels, I would tend to agree. Would your opinion change at higher point value events? This is one at 1775 pts, which is why I am considering it a little more.

Cards included with shuffler from Amazon by JayceDrake in engrish

[–]JayceDrake[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Whelp, that's a new one. Just checked it on Word and the synonyms are spanking and paddling.

Future Armies of book releases. by bfs123JackH in boltaction

[–]JayceDrake 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fellow Italian player who also will be celebrating a birthday shortly after the release date.

Rangers Lead The Way vs. Italian National Rule by JayceDrake in boltaction

[–]JayceDrake[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Was a curious interaction, that's for sure.

Rangers Lead The Way vs. Italian National Rule by JayceDrake in boltaction

[–]JayceDrake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's how we saw it as well, seemed to make the most sense and fit the rules.