Posts made by axisfan

You have a point as far as the dice roll is concerned ( I didn’t get the best rolls and that is perhaps part of the problem).  I would think dive Bombers would have a little better damage on anything.  Since my Panther wreaded havoc on the light armor I was presented with one soft targed a screaming eagle infantry.  I’m just making an observation but Infantry in the open with a Stuka going in on it.  It just seems in a real scenario they would get peppered. And why we shouldn’t go after a P-51 with a Stuka!! (Just Kidding)  I was lucky that my opponent did not field any aircraft or it may have never seen the game.

Regards,

Axis fan

That will be very cool.  Please let us know how you do.  What about SS stormtroopers (they seem fairly nasty up close).

Regards,

Axis fan

I read somewhere on this forum about the a disappointing performance of their aircraft.  I consider myself an aircraft junkie and upon getting my 1st plane a JU87 Stuka out of the box proceded to use it in my first game.  I held it in reserve looking for an opportunity to strike.  I had my opportunity and went in for the kill and got …. NOTHING.  A dive bomber like this should be able to inflict much more damage than what is portrayed on the card.  In addition the plane showed is a tank killer and was very effective in Russia.  I know I’m griping but perhap they could put a little bit more punch into the aircraft I think it would be worth upping the cost IF they were useful.  I wasted 21 points and the plane did nothing.  Just a thought.

Regards,

Axis Fan

I’d say it is an excellent deal for 35 pts.  That in my estimation makes a very affortable tank and you could field 2, I know that may be a stretch on a 100 pt game bu anything bigger and it looks real good.  with14 pt difference Panther to  SS panther.  Those points could be utilized quite well.

Axis Fan

Life is good

He dropped the para’s in at turn 4.  One was droppen in alone that was the one I went after with the Stuka.  I counted those hexes twice and made a stupit mistake Bofor has a range of ten and I was at tem.  He deployed the churchill next to the bofur and the M3’s and humbar on the other side. I moved into making it look like I was going after the churchill but instead hit his M3’s I took 1 M’3 and damaged the Humbar.  The churchill fired one shot on turn 7 but my ss Storm damaged him. I didn’t expect him to get his hands on those paras the captain or the hero.  Have you ever had to counter them?  What can I do.

On another note:  Have you heard anything about German para’s being introduced into the game.  Besides the SS units they were some of the best.  I hope they intro thos soon.

Well my 1st game I was spanked.

Map # 6 (Tiger Heaven)

Germany:
SS pAnther
PZ III F
Hetzer
SS Sturfuher
SS Storm Trooper X2
Stuka
Vet Wher Infan
Kar 98 x2
pz gren
MG 42

US/UK

Churchill Croc
M3 Stuart x2
Humbar
Bofar
Bazooka
Screaming Eagle Capt
Screaming eagle Para x5
Resourceful hero

The panther took out the M3’s and the humbar, but somehow due to my carelessness a Para got in close and 1 disrupted it then took it out.  My mg 42 was caught in the open and was eliminated as well

Many of my Infantry were shot up before they could close,  Aror wise my tanks did well.  Even the SS storm troopers took a beating but came back punching.

Stuke went in on a stragler and again due to carelessness and some excellent rolls I lost that (My faith in Air power is severly shaken 21 pt wasted)

Lessons learned

Need more SS units they fared well.  Figure out how to defent against para’s.  I have to get better acquainted with the use of infantry.  At the end I had all my infantry wiped out and just did not have the force necessary to take the objective.  I’m sure these are nebie mistakes but it was a learning expierence.  My opponents strategy was superior.

Axis fan

Yeah, I suspected that might be the case with the smaller game.  And the make -up for German side looks accurate.  Since very few Panthers actually participated in the Battle.

Well I have to do final preparations.

I’ll hopefully have a status report tonight

Be Well

Axis fan

Thanks Leader,

That clears things up.  Game in 2.5 hours

Axis fan

Well these games are something to aspire to.  Kurst is something I would like to do. Did you use any Panthers? If so how did they fare against the Russian heavies? By the way, Panthers were there in small numbers but I think there were a lot ot PZ IV’s and Tiger’s .

As always thanks for sharing

Axis fan

Hi folks,

Quick question.

When setting up a game I know you have to show your opponent all your pieces but do yo have to show Him / her the cards at first?  In other words.  They may know it is a powerful unit but not be aware of how powerful UNTIL YOU USE IT then the card and the units specifics strengths and weakness can be presented.  Or is it a simple and opponents can inspect your cards upon placement.

Thanks

Axis Fan

Agent:

Not sure if you got my other post.  This is what I’m Looking for let me know what you have.

Need.

4 SS Panzer Grens
1 FW 190
1 Tiger 1
2  251’s
1 SS Panzer IV

Wants

SS Panther
Stuka

Thanks,

Axis fan

How big of a map you guys use on something like that?  This seems epic in proportion.  How long does something like that take ?  I admit I’m a little envious.  This is great though.  I’m looking forward to my 1st game.  I appreciate you taking the time to share you stories.  Keep em coming.  I know I’m getting pointers from thgem and IDEAS (EVIL IDEAS) But ideas all the same.

Axis fan out

Now that’s what I’m talking about!!  Thanks Mech.  I’ll have to keep the mortar thing in the back of my mind.  The Germans did’nt field anything that could have dealt with the mortars? or were they nuetralized early?

Keep the stories coming !!

Axis fan

Hi Folks,

I for one, would love to hear about any good games or tatics that you have encountered in the course of actual game play. Bueller?  Anyone ? Anyone? (Bad Ferris day off joke sorry)

Thanks

Axis fan

Hi Folks,

Well my friend and I have decided on a 150pt, 1944 year, 1 hero limit game.  I have some thoughts on this from the various postings but would like your feed back to tweak my plan.

This is what I’m thinking/ My big game is Saturday and I’ll let you know how it works out.  My overall goal is to create a fast moving hard punching army/ Lot’s of SS stuff and hopefully those Para’s when they come out (hurry up already!!!) but since I don’t have everything yet this will have to do.

PZ IV G
Hetzer (I don’t see too many people talking about this unit seems like a decent cost and damage isn’t bad decent )
Stug III (Since I need to make up points for my infantry I skimped a little here 15 instead of the 22 needed for the Brumbar which I have)
Stuka  I like the shock value of the plane ( I do have a sneaking suspition my opponent has a quad 4 so I will use to pick at the stragglers)

MG 42 (need some decent supression)
SS Fuher (He speaks for himself)
SS Storm Troopers (X2)  (Not bad close up)
Reg Panzer Gren     
Vet Infantry
Kar 98

Am I deluding myself or is this something that stands a chance?

Below is what else I have at my disposal.  It’s funny that I never once got any SS panzer gren’s (And their common !!!)

Griz vetx2, a vet tiger, Mar II, Pak 40, Pz III F,Elite Pz IV, Puma, Snipex2, 250x4, Pz faust ,Pz schreck x2, flak 38, jagpanzerIV,Hetzerx3

As always, any and all comments welcome

Axis fan

Hi Agent,

Sorry didn’t get back to you sooner.  Let me know how I should reach you.  Like I said All pieces and cards are in excellent shape.

Axis Fan

I was reading about 150 pt games with limits by Dave J. I think my friend and I are going with that.  In some ways it makes it easier, at least with the set up of the Army.  Here’s what I have planned.

PZ IV
Hetzer (I don’t see too many people talking about this unit seems like a decent cost and damage isn’t bad decent )
Stug III (Since I need to make up points for my infantry I skimped a little here 15 instead of the 22 needed for the Brumbar which I have)
Stuka  I like the shock value of the plane ( I do have a sneaking suspition my opponent has a quad 4)

MG 42 (need some decent supression)
SS Fuher (He speaks for himself)
SS Storm Troopers (X2)  (Not bad close up)
Reg Panzer Gren     
Vet Infantry
Kar 98

Am I deluding myself or is this something that stands a chance?

Below is what else I have at my disposal.  It’s funny that I never once got any SS panzer gren’s (And their common !!!)
(I also have a Griz vet, a vet tiger, Mar II, Pak 40, Pz III F,Elite Pz IV, PumaSnipe,4x250,Pz faust,Pz schreck,flak 38,jagpanzerIV)

As always, any and all comments welcome

Hi Folks,

Well this is what I’m a needing.

Wants

SS Panzergrenadier.
SS Panther
251’s

Have’s

US  Condition                                    England  Condition                          Russia  Condition                                          Other  Condition

Hunting sniper 9/1/3/3  Excellent      Vickers Gun team 8/1/4/4  Excellent            T 70 Tank12/5/4/3  Excellent                  Vet SMLE 5/1/4/4  Excellent
Marine Rifle 4/1/4/4      Excellent        6 pounder 9/0/3/3  Excellent                    PPSh-41 SMG3/1/4/4  Excellent                  7TPdw Tank 8/3/2/2  Excellent
3" gun 12/0/3/3          Excellent      M3 Stuart 15/5/4/3  Excellent                    PTRD-41 Ant iTank Rifle4/1/4/4  Excellent  Canadian  Infantry 3/1/4/4  Mint/Bagged
Bazooka 4/1/4/4  Excellent              Crusader II 11/4/4/3  Excellent                    Soviet Grenadier 4/1/4/4  Excellent            uomintang Officer 5/1/4/4  Mint/Bagged
BAR 4/1/4/4  Excellent                  Piat Gunner 7/1/4/4  Excellent                    Cossack Cavaly 4/3/3/3  Excellent              Kuomintang Rifleman 2/1/4/4  Mint/Bagged
Sherman Tank 21/4/5/4  Excellent  Archer 21/2/3/3  Mint/Bagged                    82mm mortar 11/0/3/3  Excellent          Kuomintang Mach Gun Team 6/1/4/4  Excellent
Jeep 4/5/1/1  Excellent                  Conc. Forward Ob 9/2/3/3  Mint/Bagged    Zis-2 57mm Anti tank 8/0/3/3  Mint/Bagged  Free French Infantry 3/1/4/4  Mint/Bagged
M24 Chaffee Tank 22/5/4/3  Mint/Bagged  Churchill AVRE 25/2/7/6  Mint/Bagged    SU 76M 18/4/4/4  Mint/Bagged     
M1 Garand Rifle 4/1/4/4  Excellent      Defiant Paratroopers 8/1/5/5  Mint/Bagged           
Red Devil Capt 7/1/4/4  Excellent          Bren Machine Gunner 5/1/4/4  Mint/Bagged           
P-38 Lightning 17/A/4/4  Mint/Bagged                 
M16 Half-Track 15/4/2/2  Mint/Bagged

As I just started and use Germany only the pieces I have have never been touched or played with.  The numbers are cost/Move/Defense

OK,  Thanks for the advice