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Entry # Time Turn Player Title Entry

34 7/22/2026 11:17:00 PM Summer 1861 Union Message from now on, I roll ACTS die, forgot for last general
- Flipping Generals
- Cairo got Banks
- Cinnci go Buell
- Columbus got Rosecrans
- Frederick got Burnside
- AotP got Pope
* Army of the Potomac (12) (McDowell: 3) moved Washington, DC to Acquia Creek.
* Army of the Potomac (12) (McDowell: 3) moved Acquia Creek to Washington, DC.
- DC got Halleck
- I screwed up and din't do last General
- so I willuse a die Cairo is 1, Indy is 2 Cinncy is 3 Columbus is 4 Frederick is 5 and Harpers Ferry is 6
- I already kow is is Mac
* Blue Die = (Rolled by cruces)
* Union General moved Turn 2 to Old Hundred.
* Union General moved Old Hundred to Johnstown.
* McClellan moved Johnstown to Frederick.
- that is my leadrs

33 7/22/2026 11:05:00 PM Summer 1861 Union Message will use Vassal to rendomly place Generals.

32 7/22/2026 2:20:00 PM Summer 1861 Confederate Message File sent.

31 7/22/2026 11:33:00 AM Summer 1861 Confederate Message 1SP each to:
* Richmond (2)
* Wilmington
* Charleston
* Dover (2)
* Sabine City
* Fts. St Philip/Jackson
* Columbus GA
* Vicksburg
* Tuscumbia

BR without Roll:
Wilmington (2)
Charleston (2)
Mobile (2)
Sabine City (2)

SMs:
* 1 Confederate SP moved Columbus, GA to Manassas.
* 1 Confederate SP moved Tuscumbia to Manassas.
* 1 Confederate SP moved Mobile to Manassas.
* 1 Confederate SP moved Franklin, TN to Columbus, KY
* 1 Confederate SP moved Franklin, TN to Manassas..
* 1 Confederate SP moved Vicksburg to New Orleans.
* 1 Confederate SP moved Charleston, SC to Manassas.

30 7/22/2026 11:13:00 AM Summer 1861 Union Message - cards drawn
- will wait to place generals after your strat moves and reinforcemetns

29 7/22/2026 11:10:00 AM Summer 1861 Union Draw Strategy cards 5 cards drawn.

28 7/22/2026 11:09:00 AM Summer 1861 Union Message - strat moves only 2
- Philly to Columbus
* Union SP set to strength 2 at Columbus, OH.
* Union SP set to strength 0 at Philadelphia.
- Springfield to Cairo
* Union SP set to strength 6 at Cairo.
* Union SP set to strength 0 at Springfield, IL.

27 7/22/2026 11:07:00 AM Summer 1861 Union Message - replacements first
- AotP goes to 12
* Army of the Potomac SP set to strength 12.
- Central I will put 6 in Cincinnati
* 1 Union SP placed at Cincinnati.
* Union SP set to strength 0 at Cincinnati.
* 1 Union SP placed at Falmouth.
* Union SP set to strength 6 at Falmouth.
* 6 Union SP moved Falmouth to Cincinnati.
- and 4 in Cairo
* Union SP set to strength 5 at Cairo.
- end of my reinforcemetns

26 7/22/2026 11:03:00 AM Spring 1861 Union End Turn

25 7/22/2026 11:03:00 AM Spring 1861 Union Message - checking attrition
- During the Attrition Phase, all spaces on the board are evaluated for attrition. Cavalry SPs are not immune to attrition. If the space contains 1 or 2 SPs, it suffers no attrition. If the space contains 3 to 6 SPs, it loses 1 SP. If the space contains more than 6 SPs, it loses 2 SPs. After attrition, those units that cannot trace a LOC must forage
- AotP loses 1
* Army of the Potomac SP set to strength 4.
- Frederick loses 1
* 2 Union SP moved Frederick to Baltimore.
* 1 Union SP eliminated at Frederick.
* 2 Union SP moved Baltimore to Frederick.
- that should be it for Union
- none for CSA that I see
- on to t 2

24 7/22/2026 10:58:00 AM Spring 1861 Union Message - I am taking control of Missouri
* Political Control Marker (UNION) placed at Greenville, MO.
* Political Control Marker (UNION) placed at Springfield, MO.
* Political Control Marker (UNION) moved Missouri to New Madrid.
* USA Strategic Will momentum flipped to UP (+2 momentum bonus).
* USA Strategic Will set to 112 (+10 award, +2 momentum bonus).
* State Control Marker (Missouri: 10) placed at Missouri.

23 7/22/2026 10:35:00 AM Spring 1861 Confederate Message I think it's most convenient if whoever has the last action does PC, Attrition and EoT - everything with necessary SW adjustments. If last player of turn is Union they can go through to Reinf and SMs.

22 7/22/2026 10:30:00 AM Spring 1861 Union Message Border States start the 1861 and
Campaign scenarios uncontrolled. The first side to gain control
of a Border State gains its SW value and removes all enemy PC
markers from that Border State except from spaces containing
enemy SPs and forts. After removing those PC markers, he can
place his own PC markers in all empty spaces in that Border
State. If the Union player gains control of a Border State first,
it becomes a Union State and remains Union-controlled for the
remainder of the game. I

21 7/22/2026 10:29:00 AM Spring 1861 Union Message First this: 3.42 POLITICAL CONTROL DETERMINATION
SEGMENT
STEP 1: Both players place friendly Political Control markers
(PCs) in all spaces containing in supply friendly, infantry SPs. If the
space contains an enemy PC, it is immediately removed by flipping
the PC onto its other side. If a Confederate SP is in a Southern state
or a Union SP is in a Northern state and “flips” a PC marker, in
actuality the enemy PC marker is removed re-establishing friendly
control of the space (see 11.1). If a Union PC marker is placed on
a non-destroyed Confederate Resource Space, it is destroyed (and
the appropriate SW effect is applied [12.2]).
STEP 2: Next both players determine State control (i.e., who
controls the Confederate and Border States) and Union SW penalties for the presence of Confederate PC markers in Union states
[12.1]. State control is determined by a side having PC markers
in the required number of spaces as denoted by the values on the
map [12.1.1, 12.1.3]. In addition, naval control of the Mississippi
provides the Union with a one-time bonus [12.8].
STEP 3: Lastly, Union War Weariness and Confederate War Guilt
SW penalties are assessed [12.9]. Forts on the game turn track
are now available [6.8].

20 7/22/2026 9:08:00 AM Spring 1861 Confederate Message And yes, we can go on to the next round. Union is first with Reinforcements and SMs. You can wait with your leaders until I made my Reinf and SM or do them together with your Reinf/SM to speed things up.

19 7/22/2026 9:06:00 AM Spring 1861 Confederate Message Italy - Tuscany to be specific.

18 7/21/2026 11:17:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Message I think you are out of cards, On to 1862 after ending this turn?

17 7/21/2026 11:17:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Message moved 2 SP's from Pittsburg to Frederick

16 7/21/2026 11:16:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Play Strategy card as Operations #72: 2 / John Ericsson's Monitor Fleet
The Union Amphibious Assault modifier is increased by two.

Message from Union:

15 7/21/2026 4:47:00 PM Spring 1861 Confederate Play Strategy card as Operations #67: 2 / J.B. Eads, Riverine Ironclads
The Union Amphibious Assault modifier is increased by two.

Message from Confederate:
* J. Johnston moved Winchester, VA to Strasburg.
* 1 Confederate SP moved Winchester, VA to Strasburg.
* J. Johnston moved Strasburg to Manassas.
* J. Johnston moved Manassas to Strasburg.
* Beauregard moved Manassas to Strasburg.
* 1 Confederate SP moved Manassas to Strasburg.
* J. Johnston moved Strasburg to Manassas.

14 7/21/2026 4:46:00 PM Spring 1861 Confederate Message I'll be on summer vacation with my familiy from Thursday to 2nd of August, Sunday. I won't be able to play in those 9 days. Sorry.

13 7/20/2026 5:03:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Message pc markers in KC, Rollo and Ironton

12 7/20/2026 5:02:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Play Strategy card as Operations #102: 3 / First Manassas
Confederate Player may move 2 SPs using Strategic Movement from the same space using rail connections only (5 space maximum) to the same space with a Confederate General who is then activated and must attempt to enter a space with at least one or more Union SPs or fort. OR play this card as an automatic 2 space interception. Intervening space must be friendly controlled and free of enemy SPs. The intervening space may be the one just exited by the moving enemy force. No Generals or SPs may be picked up or dropped off during the intercept.

Message from Union:

11 7/20/2026 1:26:00 PM Spring 1861 Confederate Play Strategy card as Operations #66: 1 / Wilson's Creek
Either player may move up to two infantry SPs from the same space as if they were led by a General. This move is a Corps move and may enter enemy controlled spaces because the SPs are moving as if they are led by a general.

Message from Confederate:
PC
* Political Control Marker (CONFEDERATE) placed at Bowling Green.

10 7/19/2026 5:53:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Message adding pc control in Missouri Jefferson City, Lexington and St. Joesph. back to you

9 7/19/2026 5:51:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Play Strategy card as Operations #47: 3 / CSA Recognizes KY, MO, MD and DE
Confederate places a total of two SPs in any single space in KY, MO, MD or DE that contains a general or army in these states. The space can be controlled by either side or neutral and does not require a LOC. Remove from deck if event is played.

Message from Union:

8 7/19/2026 11:33:00 AM Spring 1861 Confederate Play Strategy card as Event #38: 2 / George W. Rains, Increased Gunpowder Production
Confederate immediately places two SPs in any friendly controlled space in Tennessee with an LOC (both SPs are placed in the same space). The SPs cannot be placed in a Pro Union space or one occupied by Union SPs or fort.

Message from Confederate:
To Franklin.

7 7/19/2026 11:27:00 AM Spring 1861 Confederate Discard random Strategy card Operations - 3 / Confederate Overseas Agent

Message from Confederate:
Event

6 7/19/2026 11:15:00 AM Spring 1861 Union Message I can't remove the card, please do so and then send file with your play.

5 7/19/2026 11:13:00 AM Spring 1861 Union Play Strategy card as Event #25: 1 / Confederate Railroad Degradation
The Union player may randomly remove one strategy card from the Confederate hand, which is discarded.

Message from Union:

4 7/19/2026 10:43:00 AM Spring 1861 Confederate Message As stated, no campaign.

Good luck, I'm looking forward to this!

3 7/19/2026 10:42:00 AM Spring 1861 Confederate Draw Strategy cards 4 cards drawn.

2 7/18/2026 11:34:00 AM Spring 1861 Union Message Union has drawn cards, CSA next, sending save file

1 7/18/2026 11:31:00 AM Spring 1861 Union Draw Strategy cards 4 cards drawn.

Next 100 entries

Entry #	Time	Turn	Player	Title	Entry
34	7/22/2026 11:17:00 PM	Summer 1861	Union	Message	from now on, I roll ACTS die, forgot for last general - Flipping Generals - Cairo got Banks - Cinnci go Buell - Columbus got Rosecrans - Frederick got Burnside - AotP got Pope * Army of the Potomac (12) (McDowell: 3) moved Washington, DC to Acquia Creek. * Army of the Potomac (12) (McDowell: 3) moved Acquia Creek to Washington, DC. - DC got Halleck - I screwed up and din't do last General - so I willuse a die Cairo is 1, Indy is 2 Cinncy is 3 Columbus is 4 Frederick is 5 and Harpers Ferry is 6 - I already kow is is Mac * Blue Die = (Rolled by cruces) * Union General moved Turn 2 to Old Hundred. * Union General moved Old Hundred to Johnstown. * McClellan moved Johnstown to Frederick. - that is my leadrs
33	7/22/2026 11:05:00 PM	Summer 1861	Union	Message	will use Vassal to rendomly place Generals.
32	7/22/2026 2:20:00 PM	Summer 1861	Confederate	Message	File sent.
31	7/22/2026 11:33:00 AM	Summer 1861	Confederate	Message	1SP each to: * Richmond (2) * Wilmington * Charleston * Dover (2) * Sabine City * Fts. St Philip/Jackson * Columbus GA * Vicksburg * Tuscumbia BR without Roll: Wilmington (2) Charleston (2) Mobile (2) Sabine City (2) SMs: * 1 Confederate SP moved Columbus, GA to Manassas. * 1 Confederate SP moved Tuscumbia to Manassas. * 1 Confederate SP moved Mobile to Manassas. * 1 Confederate SP moved Franklin, TN to Columbus, KY * 1 Confederate SP moved Franklin, TN to Manassas.. * 1 Confederate SP moved Vicksburg to New Orleans. * 1 Confederate SP moved Charleston, SC to Manassas.
30	7/22/2026 11:13:00 AM	Summer 1861	Union	Message	- cards drawn - will wait to place generals after your strat moves and reinforcemetns
29	7/22/2026 11:10:00 AM	Summer 1861	Union	Draw Strategy cards	5 cards drawn.
28	7/22/2026 11:09:00 AM	Summer 1861	Union	Message	- strat moves only 2 - Philly to Columbus * Union SP set to strength 2 at Columbus, OH. * Union SP set to strength 0 at Philadelphia. - Springfield to Cairo * Union SP set to strength 6 at Cairo. * Union SP set to strength 0 at Springfield, IL.
27	7/22/2026 11:07:00 AM	Summer 1861	Union	Message	- replacements first - AotP goes to 12 * Army of the Potomac SP set to strength 12. - Central I will put 6 in Cincinnati * 1 Union SP placed at Cincinnati. * Union SP set to strength 0 at Cincinnati. * 1 Union SP placed at Falmouth. * Union SP set to strength 6 at Falmouth. * 6 Union SP moved Falmouth to Cincinnati. - and 4 in Cairo * Union SP set to strength 5 at Cairo. - end of my reinforcemetns
26	7/22/2026 11:03:00 AM	Spring 1861	Union	End Turn
25	7/22/2026 11:03:00 AM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	- checking attrition - During the Attrition Phase, all spaces on the board are evaluated for attrition. Cavalry SPs are not immune to attrition. If the space contains 1 or 2 SPs, it suffers no attrition. If the space contains 3 to 6 SPs, it loses 1 SP. If the space contains more than 6 SPs, it loses 2 SPs. After attrition, those units that cannot trace a LOC must forage - AotP loses 1 * Army of the Potomac SP set to strength 4. - Frederick loses 1 * 2 Union SP moved Frederick to Baltimore. * 1 Union SP eliminated at Frederick. * 2 Union SP moved Baltimore to Frederick. - that should be it for Union - none for CSA that I see - on to t 2
24	7/22/2026 10:58:00 AM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	- I am taking control of Missouri * Political Control Marker (UNION) placed at Greenville, MO. * Political Control Marker (UNION) placed at Springfield, MO. * Political Control Marker (UNION) moved Missouri to New Madrid. * USA Strategic Will momentum flipped to UP (+2 momentum bonus). * USA Strategic Will set to 112 (+10 award, +2 momentum bonus). * State Control Marker (Missouri: 10) placed at Missouri.
23	7/22/2026 10:35:00 AM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Message	I think it's most convenient if whoever has the last action does PC, Attrition and EoT - everything with necessary SW adjustments. If last player of turn is Union they can go through to Reinf and SMs.
22	7/22/2026 10:30:00 AM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	Border States start the 1861 and Campaign scenarios uncontrolled. The first side to gain control of a Border State gains its SW value and removes all enemy PC markers from that Border State except from spaces containing enemy SPs and forts. After removing those PC markers, he can place his own PC markers in all empty spaces in that Border State. If the Union player gains control of a Border State first, it becomes a Union State and remains Union-controlled for the remainder of the game. I
21	7/22/2026 10:29:00 AM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	First this: 3.42 POLITICAL CONTROL DETERMINATION SEGMENT STEP 1: Both players place friendly Political Control markers (PCs) in all spaces containing in supply friendly, infantry SPs. If the space contains an enemy PC, it is immediately removed by flipping the PC onto its other side. If a Confederate SP is in a Southern state or a Union SP is in a Northern state and “flips” a PC marker, in actuality the enemy PC marker is removed re-establishing friendly control of the space (see 11.1). If a Union PC marker is placed on a non-destroyed Confederate Resource Space, it is destroyed (and the appropriate SW effect is applied [12.2]). STEP 2: Next both players determine State control (i.e., who controls the Confederate and Border States) and Union SW penalties for the presence of Confederate PC markers in Union states [12.1]. State control is determined by a side having PC markers in the required number of spaces as denoted by the values on the map [12.1.1, 12.1.3]. In addition, naval control of the Mississippi provides the Union with a one-time bonus [12.8]. STEP 3: Lastly, Union War Weariness and Confederate War Guilt SW penalties are assessed [12.9]. Forts on the game turn track are now available [6.8].
20	7/22/2026 9:08:00 AM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Message	And yes, we can go on to the next round. Union is first with Reinforcements and SMs. You can wait with your leaders until I made my Reinf and SM or do them together with your Reinf/SM to speed things up.
19	7/22/2026 9:06:00 AM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Message	Italy - Tuscany to be specific.
18	7/21/2026 11:17:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	I think you are out of cards, On to 1862 after ending this turn?
17	7/21/2026 11:17:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	moved 2 SP's from Pittsburg to Frederick
16	7/21/2026 11:16:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Play Strategy card as Operations	#72: 2 / John Ericsson's Monitor Fleet The Union Amphibious Assault modifier is increased by two. Message from Union:
15	7/21/2026 4:47:00 PM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Play Strategy card as Operations	#67: 2 / J.B. Eads, Riverine Ironclads The Union Amphibious Assault modifier is increased by two. Message from Confederate: * J. Johnston moved Winchester, VA to Strasburg. * 1 Confederate SP moved Winchester, VA to Strasburg. * J. Johnston moved Strasburg to Manassas. * J. Johnston moved Manassas to Strasburg. * Beauregard moved Manassas to Strasburg. * 1 Confederate SP moved Manassas to Strasburg. * J. Johnston moved Strasburg to Manassas.
14	7/21/2026 4:46:00 PM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Message	I'll be on summer vacation with my familiy from Thursday to 2nd of August, Sunday. I won't be able to play in those 9 days. Sorry.
13	7/20/2026 5:03:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	pc markers in KC, Rollo and Ironton
12	7/20/2026 5:02:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Play Strategy card as Operations	#102: 3 / First Manassas Confederate Player may move 2 SPs using Strategic Movement from the same space using rail connections only (5 space maximum) to the same space with a Confederate General who is then activated and must attempt to enter a space with at least one or more Union SPs or fort. OR play this card as an automatic 2 space interception. Intervening space must be friendly controlled and free of enemy SPs. The intervening space may be the one just exited by the moving enemy force. No Generals or SPs may be picked up or dropped off during the intercept. Message from Union:
11	7/20/2026 1:26:00 PM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Play Strategy card as Operations	#66: 1 / Wilson's Creek Either player may move up to two infantry SPs from the same space as if they were led by a General. This move is a Corps move and may enter enemy controlled spaces because the SPs are moving as if they are led by a general. Message from Confederate: PC * Political Control Marker (CONFEDERATE) placed at Bowling Green.
10	7/19/2026 5:53:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	adding pc control in Missouri Jefferson City, Lexington and St. Joesph. back to you
9	7/19/2026 5:51:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Play Strategy card as Operations	#47: 3 / CSA Recognizes KY, MO, MD and DE Confederate places a total of two SPs in any single space in KY, MO, MD or DE that contains a general or army in these states. The space can be controlled by either side or neutral and does not require a LOC. Remove from deck if event is played. Message from Union:
8	7/19/2026 11:33:00 AM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Play Strategy card as Event	#38: 2 / George W. Rains, Increased Gunpowder Production Confederate immediately places two SPs in any friendly controlled space in Tennessee with an LOC (both SPs are placed in the same space). The SPs cannot be placed in a Pro Union space or one occupied by Union SPs or fort. Message from Confederate: To Franklin.
7	7/19/2026 11:27:00 AM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Discard random Strategy card	Operations - 3 / Confederate Overseas Agent Message from Confederate: Event
6	7/19/2026 11:15:00 AM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	I can't remove the card, please do so and then send file with your play.
5	7/19/2026 11:13:00 AM	Spring 1861	Union	Play Strategy card as Event	#25: 1 / Confederate Railroad Degradation The Union player may randomly remove one strategy card from the Confederate hand, which is discarded. Message from Union:
4	7/19/2026 10:43:00 AM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Message	As stated, no campaign. Good luck, I'm looking forward to this!
3	7/19/2026 10:42:00 AM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Draw Strategy cards	4 cards drawn.
2	7/18/2026 11:34:00 AM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	Union has drawn cards, CSA next, sending save file
1	7/18/2026 11:31:00 AM	Spring 1861	Union	Draw Strategy cards	4 cards drawn.