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Shad is published at last Vassal
09-19-2013, 12:24 PM,
#31
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal
(09-19-2013, 12:03 PM)tlangston28 Wrote:
(09-19-2013, 01:31 AM)zombydawg Wrote: Of course, the ultimate Panzer Grenadier VASSAL experience would be a module that included all the maps and all the pieces from everything. You still would only be able to play the scenarios you had the scenario books for. I have a Lock n Load module like that on my computer and I am able to play the scenarios from the Band of Heros, but not anything from Not One Step Back. I get to look at the Russian pieces, but only play the game ftf when my opponent brings over his game (then we just set up the cardboard - which is always the best way to play).

Hey Zombydawg,

I have that same Lock N' Load module and I have the hard copy of the 2nd edition Band Of Heroes. I really liked the system but only played one solo and there is really no support site for LNL as there is for PG. However, if you are interested, I wouldn't mind playing via VASSAL.

PM me if there is any interest in that.

Of course, I am also one of the Skype players that Vince mentioned for PG so that is always an option as well.

That sounds good. I've played LnL a few times and I have made set-up files for all the BoH scenarios (that means all the pieces are pulled; you just have to set them up. I just ordered the Airborne VASSAL module which is why I am at this site. I haven't had many opportunities to play PG ftf, so I'm really excited about it. When I have played VASSAL I have used either Skype or Ventrillo.
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09-19-2013, 02:28 PM,
#32
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal
(09-19-2013, 12:24 PM)zombydawg Wrote:
(09-19-2013, 12:03 PM)tlangston28 Wrote:
(09-19-2013, 01:31 AM)zombydawg Wrote: Of course, the ultimate Panzer Grenadier VASSAL experience would be a module that included all the maps and all the pieces from everything. You still would only be able to play the scenarios you had the scenario books for. I have a Lock n Load module like that on my computer and I am able to play the scenarios from the Band of Heros, but not anything from Not One Step Back. I get to look at the Russian pieces, but only play the game ftf when my opponent brings over his game (then we just set up the cardboard - which is always the best way to play).

Hey Zombydawg,

I have that same Lock N' Load module and I have the hard copy of the 2nd edition Band Of Heroes. I really liked the system but only played one solo and there is really no support site for LNL as there is for PG. However, if you are interested, I wouldn't mind playing via VASSAL.

PM me if there is any interest in that.

Of course, I am also one of the Skype players that Vince mentioned for PG so that is always an option as well.

That sounds good. I've played LnL a few times and I have made set-up files for all the BoH scenarios (that means all the pieces are pulled; you just have to set them up. I just ordered the Airborne VASSAL module which is why I am at this site. I haven't had many opportunities to play PG ftf, so I'm really excited about it. When I have played VASSAL I have used either Skype or Ventrillo.

I am currently playing the Airborne VASSAL game with Shad (the site's creator) using logfiles. However, if you have a small PG scenario in mind, it isn't too much to play PG via Skype. I wrote a small summary of how this works in a post about 5 months ago.

LnL would probably play faster and can probably be completed in an evening - where PG is probably more likely to be a 2 session game for shorter scenarios (counters and turns) where larger ones can take up to 4 or more sessions.

Let me know at tlangston28 at comcast dot net (e-mail disguised to prevent spam harvesting) or use the "PM" button below if you want to discuss getting a time/scenario selected at some point.
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09-19-2013, 04:56 PM,
#33
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal
(09-19-2013, 02:28 PM)tlangston28 Wrote:
(09-19-2013, 12:24 PM)zombydawg Wrote:
(09-19-2013, 12:03 PM)tlangston28 Wrote:
(09-19-2013, 01:31 AM)zombydawg Wrote: Of course, the ultimate Panzer Grenadier VASSAL experience would be a module that included all the maps and all the pieces from everything. You still would only be able to play the scenarios you had the scenario books for. I have a Lock n Load module like that on my computer and I am able to play the scenarios from the Band of Heros, but not anything from Not One Step Back. I get to look at the Russian pieces, but only play the game ftf when my opponent brings over his game (then we just set up the cardboard - which is always the best way to play).

Hey Zombydawg,

I have that same Lock N' Load module and I have the hard copy of the 2nd edition Band Of Heroes. I really liked the system but only played one solo and there is really no support site for LNL as there is for PG. However, if you are interested, I wouldn't mind playing via VASSAL.

PM me if there is any interest in that.

Of course, I am also one of the Skype players that Vince mentioned for PG so that is always an option as well.

That sounds good. I've played LnL a few times and I have made set-up files for all the BoH scenarios (that means all the pieces are pulled; you just have to set them up. I just ordered the Airborne VASSAL module which is why I am at this site. I haven't had many opportunities to play PG ftf, so I'm really excited about it. When I have played VASSAL I have used either Skype or Ventrillo.

I am currently playing the Airborne VASSAL game with Shad (the site's creator) using logfiles. However, if you have a small PG scenario in mind, it isn't too much to play PG via Skype. I wrote a small summary of how this works in a post about 5 months ago.

LnL would probably play faster and can probably be completed in an evening - where PG is probably more likely to be a 2 session game for shorter scenarios (counters and turns) where larger ones can take up to 4 or more sessions.

Let me know at tlangston28 at comcast dot net (e-mail disguised to prevent spam harvesting) or use the "PM" button below if you want to discuss getting a time/scenario selected at some point.

I just ordered airborne and haven't received it yet, so I'm not ready to play that. I would really like to learn the PG system better. It's been a little while but I think I could play BoH.
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10-06-2013, 06:29 AM,
#34
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal
Les, did your copy of Airborne 3.0 arrive yet?

Has anyone made use of Shad's module? Any idea from Mike as to how popular a download it has been? And how is the Elsenborn one progressing? If there is hope for that, there is hope for the other game series.

-Jim
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10-06-2013, 02:00 PM,
#35
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal
I am playing an Airborne scenario via VASSAL with Shad. It's a bit slower than playing with two board setup via Skype but it is a very effective tool if you want to play by email.

I already told Shad I may play 4 to 6 Elsenborn Ridge scenarios at the same time via email once the VASSAL module is out. I played a lot of correspondence chess in my life and I am perfectly fine with games lasting several months.

I expect we will see a VASSAL module for a GWAS game next year James. Out of curiosity, if you were to pick a game, even a game that will be published soon, which one would you like to be the first to have a GWAS module?
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10-07-2013, 07:04 AM,
#36
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal
(10-06-2013, 06:29 AM)stear Wrote: Les, did your copy of Airborne 3.0 arrive yet?

Has anyone made use of Shad's module? Any idea from Mike as to how popular a download it has been? And how is the Elsenborn one progressing? If there is hope for that, there is hope for the other game series.

-Jim

I got the booklet and the module. All I've done so far is set up some pieces for the first scenario. I wonder how the strongpoints will work on VASSAL.
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10-07-2013, 12:55 PM,
#37
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal
Hi Daniel,

At the risk of getting flame-throwered away by Andrew for slightly off-topic, I'll answer quick:

Pacific Crossroads.

It's a good game, a good number of scenarios, no subs / aircraft, and... Mike indicates he's storing a number of them! Wink It did not sell as well as SWWAS Coral Sea.

After that, maybe Plan Gold. Remember the Maine and Russo-Japanese War would be good candidates, based on the counter mix.

Does VASSAL allow for double-blind play, i.e. handling search functions etc? That was one of the best features of the spreadsheet / VB program Russel and I made to handle GWAS operational. Double-blind makes for awesome GWAS / SWWAS games.

Did I mention I own 4 PG games? Big Grin

-Jim
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10-07-2013, 02:56 PM,
#38
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal
(10-07-2013, 12:55 PM)stear Wrote: Does VASSAL allow for double-blind play, i.e. handling search functions etc? That was one of the best features of the spreadsheet / VB program Russel and I made to handle GWAS operational. Double-blind makes for awesome GWAS / SWWAS games.

Not out of the box. It supports custom Java scripts, so if you could make it work within Excel someone who knows Java could certainly write a plugin for the VASSAL client.

However, such enhanced functionality is very rarely seen in VASSAL mods. So for most practical purposes I'd say no, it doesn't support double-blind play without a referee.
...came for the cardboard, stayed for the camaraderie...
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10-07-2013, 09:42 PM,
#39
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal
Jim, your spreadsheet is still the best. There is no referee functionality in Vassal. It would be nice to see the functionslity of the spreadsheet web enabled somehow.
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10-08-2013, 04:02 AM,
#40
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal
I looked at the internals of that spreadsheet to see if it could be transferred effectively to a web-based interface (after our game of Pacific Crossroads using that spreadsheet, Alan) and I think it can be done but the site would have to act similar to Hamete. which I believe is a blog-based site.

I have done a little digging into it to see how it could be done but haven't found enough info to start a project like that. It would make playing GWAS via Skype really simple.
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