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by Orphan_kentuckian
Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:49 pm
Forum: PBEM and multiplayer matchups (all games)
Topic: CW2 Opponent wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 10028

CW2 Opponent wanted

Hey guys, took a long hiatus from the game but looking to jump right back. Was hoping to find someone willing to play the boys in blue against me even though I will be extremely rusty. I thought about playing against the AI but I just can't do it, thought I just learn again on the fly. Looking for a...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Sun Sep 25, 2016 4:51 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

[color="#FF0000"]Early January 1861[/color] Sorry for the delay folks. Elxaime and I both went out of town on separate occasions and the game was put on hold for a minute. But we are back now and I am eager to get going again. I suppose I will just do another quick "how things stand" at the moment ...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:50 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Early October 1862

[color="#FF0000"]EARLY OCTOBER 1862[/color] Hello again folks! Sorry for the delay, we had an order mix-up which also set me back from doing this AAR. But now we are square again so this post I will try to just outline the current situation and we will begin again from here. [color="#FF0000"]Virgin...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Fri Sep 09, 2016 2:11 am
Forum: Civil War II
Topic: What house rules for the most realistic and historical correct gameplay?
Replies: 22
Views: 9452

I agree with Havi. I don't like to see a bunch of cav deep in my rear roaming around without a leader. Also having a 30k man corps escape using magic boats after being trapped is depressing.
by Orphan_kentuckian
Fri Sep 09, 2016 2:08 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Sorry for the delay folks. We had a bit of an order mix-up but we are going to be catching up with the situation tomorrow!
by Orphan_kentuckian
Sat Sep 03, 2016 5:47 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Late August 1862

[color="#FF0000"]LATE AUGUST 1862[/color] [color="#FF0000"]Virginia[/color] Well there was definitely one heck of a battle in VA, actually two battles. It was unlike anything I've ever seen before in terms of casualties. At the end of the day both battles involved well over 100k casualties. Persona...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:13 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Early August 1862

[color="#FF0000"]EARLY AUGUST 1862[/color] Quiet few turns so we are going to discuss our plans for the remainder of the 62' campaign season. Should be an eventful couple of months, if the weather holds out. [color="#FF0000"]Virginia[/color] We are taking the Shenandoah with our cavalry division an...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Fri Sep 02, 2016 1:41 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Early July 1862

[color="#FF0000"] EARLY JULY 1862 [/color] [color="#FF0000"]Virginia[/color] Quiet turn. No battles to speak of. In Virginia we are going to rest one more turn and see if exlaime keeps his current defensive positions. If he does, I think we will strike again next turn. For now we will move on Charlo...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:38 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Late June 1862

[color="#FF0000"] LATE JUNE 1862 [/color] Well we did have some battles this turn. We got the worst of it in both, but the hits the CSA took in the retreats made it even. I'll go even in casualties as the north any day of the week. Here is the first battle in Tenn. mvj79_zpsl8u7tjuu.png And the hits...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Using Pope as a corps commander, aye? I really don't like him, and I'm not alone, he is so unpopular that he gives all forces under his command -10 cohesion. With his low seniority if he manages to claim credit for any victories it goes straight to his head, he thinks he is a god or something. The ...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Wed Aug 31, 2016 10:33 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

[color="#FF0000"] EARLY JUNE 1862 [/color] [color="#FF0000"]Virginia[/color] The CSA strikes back! Lee attacked our force in Fredericksburg and after a slug fest managed to push us out. mvj74_zpsakebxlao.png Unfortunately our corps under Franklin was in attack mode while moving on Culpepper so it se...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Tue Aug 30, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

[color="#FF0000"]EARLY MAY 1862[/color] After all that planning last turn, there were absolutely no battles at all. [color="#FF0000"]Virginia[/color] In Virginia Longstreet remained in Manassas but Forney withdrew from the battle before it even began. I didn't want this because I think we could hav...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Tue Aug 30, 2016 10:10 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Too true Ripster. The north's industrial output is virtually unstoppable by late 1863. Grey Fox said it best in the past that the CSA can try to win early, or just hope to commit to a "hold-em" type defense. I have won quite a few games as the CSA so it is doable, but extremely difficult. You must b...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:13 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Late April 1862

[color="#FF0000"]LATE APRIL 1862[/color] The spring campaign season is a officially here, and the Union is on the move in the east and the far west. [color="#FF0000"]Virginia[/color] mvj63_zpsjfyd29mm.png Our two assault corps plus the Alexandria corps will attempt to storm Fredericksburg this turn...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Sun Aug 28, 2016 5:18 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Early March 1862

[color="#FF0000"] EARLY MARCH 1862 [/color] Well we are now mostly through the winter with nothing major happening after the turns in January. [color="#FF0000"]Virginia[/color] Corps are now open and we have formed 5 in the eastern front. Our three original defensive positions are all now Corps with...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Sun Aug 28, 2016 5:11 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

The pleasure was all mine. I do not have the talent to create a story driven like AAR as you did, but I do hope to shed some light on the game for those who are still learning. However as Ape and Fox have already shown, there is always more to learn in these games!
by Orphan_kentuckian
Sat Aug 27, 2016 6:34 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Thanks for posting this AAR, amigo. It is always interesting to hear the details of force composition and the use of RGD's, the two elements that are so critical to success in AGEOD games. I remain your avid reader and pupil - teach on! Many thanks sir! This fails in comparison to your epic Thirty ...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Sat Aug 27, 2016 12:37 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

If you are going heavy on the Anaconda plan, you may want to consider building a couple pairs of timberclads. I found that they do a good job of interdicting river crossings. They are fairly cheap, they come with 2 elements, and they are much more durable than gunboats. Very true. I have recruited ...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Sat Aug 27, 2016 12:35 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Early January 1862

[color="#FF0000"]EARLY JANUARY 1862[/color] Bells ring out across the North! "New Orleans has fallen!" is shouted in every street. The largest city in the south is now in the firm hands of the Union. The news of this victory is on the front page of every paper to drown out the bad news in Virginia....
by Orphan_kentuckian
Fri Aug 26, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Late December 1861

[color="#FF0000"]LATE DECEMBER 1861[/color] [color="#FF0000"]West[/color] Starting in the west this round since its all quiet on the eastern front. [color="#FF0000"]New Orleans[/color] mvj50_zpsybair99i.png So Milroy's boys made land fall in Pearl, LA, one region above NO and are worn out. Worse th...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

[color="#FF0000"]EARLY DECEMBER 1861[/color] We are moving Grant to fort Henry, and our naval force is scheduled to land around day 12 one region above NO. Will not be a quiet Christmas for either side out west. In the east however, the troops are still enjoying the holiday ceasefire. [color="#FF00...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:44 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

[color="#FF0000"]LATE NOVEMBER 1861[/color] Grant was successful in Donaldson. There really wasn't enough there to destroy much, just the garrison units. We did capture the supply and a 10lber that was there though. mvj30_zpsaat9tzig.png [color="#FF0000"]Virginia[/color] Another round of sitting ti...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:14 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

You're most welcome! IIRC, the trainers (McClellan and Halleck) have to be in separate stacks so that they both upgrade units. Quite right. I simply merged their stack so I wouldn't have to post two pics. I separated them afterwards. :) Halleck is training one division while the rest are in the sta...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:11 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

I find this type of play to be more fun and rewarding than an eastern steamroller. Looks to be a good read. Though, it seems most of your action is in the east so far. :) When do you sail for New Orleans? Get it early and raise its loyalty, it has the potential to make you more money than New York,...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:06 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

November 1861

[color="#FF0000"]EARLY NOVEMBER 1861[/color] Quiet few turns for the most part. We are both organizing our forces for the year to come. But the North will be on the move out west this turn even with winter setting in. I am hoping he sits back thinking I won't risk anything in the colder weather, bu...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:53 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

FYI, if you use your best Commander in the stack as a unit commander, Grant in charge of a Division or Jackson in charge of a brigade, then these esteemed gentlemen cannot act as stack Commanders. The stack has their picture because they are the senior man, and the battle report shows them on top. ...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:05 am
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

[color="#FF0000"]LATE SEPT/EARLY OCT[/color] Nothing much happened in September, we both kinda sat tight and refit our units after the battles in NVA. Divisions are open this turn however so I am expecting Elxaime to make a move soon, where his hammer blow will fall I'm not sure. [color="#FF0000"]V...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Sun Aug 21, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Early September 1861

[color="#FF0000"]EARLY SEPTEMBER 1861[/color] Nothing big happening this turn. Small skirmish in Missou as McCullough was trying to get out of JC. We have him surrounded now, but I'm confident that he will make it out. mvj21_zpsykp26gaw.png [color="#FF0000"]Virginia[/color] Just a bunch of sitting ...
by Orphan_kentuckian
Sun Aug 21, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

havi wrote:uuf CSA is getting thrashed, bad luck for your oppo...


It's still quite early! His NM is around 110 as well so things aren't looking down just yet. He does have a numbers advantage however so I will have to be aware of that when divisions open up soon.

Good to see ya buddy!
by Orphan_kentuckian
Sun Aug 21, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: CW2 AARs
Topic: Kentuckian(USA) vs. Elxaime(CSA)
Replies: 51
Views: 26775

Late august 1861

[color="#FF0000"]LATE AUGUST 1861[/color] Well Elxaime continues to go on the offensive, hoping for some early victories but again he is thwarted. Jackson attacked Harper's again unsuccessfully and PGT attacked Alexandria twice. The Alexandria battles were the bloodiest of the war so far and PGT go...

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