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Entry # Time Turn Player Title Entry

21 10/26/2020 9:28:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message PBM

25AF to Buna
CA Nachi, CV Akagi to Truk

No hurry on your next move.

20 10/26/2020 7:49:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Change US Political Will From 8 to 7

19 10/26/2020 7:20:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message No surprise, but I will not react.
I am not at home this week and can't upload files easily. Please resolve.

18 10/26/2020 7:16:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

5

Message from Allies:
intel roll

17 10/25/2020 12:49:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #21: 3 / Mahatma Gandhi: Worker Strikes in India
Can only be played in reaction to an Offensive activated by the SEAC HQ. Cancels a SEAC HQ offensive and the Allies must reduce one full strength Indian Corps (cannot eliminate a reduced unit, if none available, no additional effect). Draw one Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
CF OC for 6 activations

CV Akagi Tokyo to 3018, attack Kendari [A]
CA Nachi, 2SN Miri to Kendari, A
(35A) Shanghai to Kendari, A 3/7ASP
3SN Guam to Buna 4/7ASP
25AF Kure to Truk

16 10/23/2020 6:27:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #4: 1 / Arcadia Conference
This event ends a US inter-service rivalry. Flip the US Inter-Service Rivalry marker to its Strategic Agreement side. If the US Inter-Service Rivalry marker is already on Strategic Agreement side there is no additional effect. Bonus: The Allied player receives the ABDA HQ, which is place in any in supply port in Java, Borneo, Sumatra or Celebes. If no such port is available this HQ is removed from play for the remained of the game. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
- ENM:
* 2018 (Batavia): [CL Dutch] moves to 2616 (Tarakan)

- 1EC Arcadia
- ABDA to Kendari
* Allied Reinforcement Chart: ABDA HQ (Agreement) moves to 2719 (Kendari)

* 2015 (Singapore): Malaya HQ (Agreement) is in supply.
* 2015 (Singapore): 8 Aus Division is in supply.
* 2015 (Singapore): [MA Air] is in supply.
* 2018 (Batavia): CVL Zuiho is out of supply.

- bty
- Logfile written.

15 10/22/2020 1:46:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message PBM

CA Nachi to Miri
1AD to Singora
5AD to 2911
CVL Ryujo to Davao
CV Shokaku to Palau
CV Soryu to Rabaul

14 10/22/2020 12:42:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message CL Dutch flips
Battle D is automatic

- no surprise
* 2813 (Manila/Corregidor): [FEAF Air] retires from Battle
* 2813 (Manila/Corregidor): [FEAF Air] is eliminated
* 2015 (Singapore) : [MA Air] suffers a step loss.
* 2018 (Batavia) : [CL Dutch] suffers a step loss.
* 2018 (Batavia) is now Japanese controlled.
* 2517 (Balikpapan): 5 Regiment is eliminated
* Japanese Resources are now at 5
* 2517 (Balikpapan) is now Japanese controlled.
- bty for PBM

13 10/22/2020 12:39:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

9
0

Message from Allies:
MA Air flips

Battle C:
Jp 8 vs Allies 3

12 10/22/2020 12:37:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

0
3

Message from Allies:
FEAF Air is eliminated

Battle B:
Jp 36 vs Allies 6

11 10/22/2020 12:34:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

4
8

Message from Allies:
Battle A:
Jp 42 vs US 4

10 10/22/2020 12:32:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

5

Message from Allies:
intel roll

9 10/21/2020 7:13:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #47: 3 / VADM Kondo: Conquest of the Dutch East Indies
Activation: South or South Seas HQs only. Logistic Value: 7 Float Plane Tactics: Japanese CA naval units add 2 to their attack strengths for the duration of this Offensive.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
SS HQ for 9 activations

CV Soryu Tokyo to 2914, attack Manila[A]
1AD Tokyo to 2911, [A]
CA Nachi Davao to Manila [A]
CV Shokaku Tokyo to 2313, attack Singapore [B]
5AD 2912 to Kuala Lumpur, [B]
CVL Zuhio, (16A) Davao to Batavia [C]
(19A) 2913 to Balikpapan [D]
CVL Ryujo to Balikpapan [D]

SWPAC, MA OOS

A: JP 42 vs. US CH
B: JP 36 vs. BR CH
C: JP 8 vs. DU CH
D: auto ground

8 10/21/2020 9:37:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Draw Strategy cards Drew 7 cards.

NOTE: Using 'Historical Opening' option.

7 10/21/2020 1:02:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Draw Strategy cards Drew 5 cards.

NOTE: Using 'Arcadia Conference' option.

6 10/21/2020 1:01:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message - ENM:
* 1307 (Columbo) : CA Exeter Activates.
* 2019 (Tjilatjap) : CL Dutch Activates.
* 2616 (Tarakan) : DD US Asia Activates.
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte) : [CA US Asia] Activates.
* 3727 (Townsville) : CA Kent Activates.

* 1307 (Columbo): CA Exeter moves to 2008 (Rangoon)
* 2019 (Tjilatjap): CL Dutch moves to 2018 (Batavia)
* 2616 (Tarakan): DD US Asia moves to 2220 (Soerabaja)
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte): [CA US Asia] moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 3727 (Townsville): CA Kent moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)

I will use the Arcadia option this game.

Let the luck be evenly distributed this game :)

5 10/20/2020 9:06:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message Hi Frank

Allies are yours for 1.

Please send ENM and I'll get things started.

I assume we will do dropbox to exchange files. Good luck!

Jay

4 10/20/2020 12:25:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message Hi Jay,
I will bid 1 for the Allies this time.

Frank

3 10/18/2020 9:14:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Moderator Change Japanese Divisions Available in China From 12 to 11

2 10/18/2020 9:14:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Moderator Message Frank Riepenhausen will bid first, if you need change sides just email me (craniumgroup@gmail.com).

Once sides have been picked, feel free to download the 1942 setup file from the Online Support section of the web site and start playing. Link: https://sites.google.com/view/eots-pbem/home/online-support

Good luck.

1 10/18/2020 9:13:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Moderator Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

6

Message from Moderator:
Welcome to Round 7 of the 2018 BPA Empire of the Sun Tournament.

Reminder: The JP will draw using the Historical Opening Hand option and the Allies can choose to start with the Arcadia Conference card and must declare that choice before drawing.

Reporting results: The winner of the match should direct email the moderator with the game number, the bid, the winner and how victory was achieved (Political Will, A-Bomb, Japan Blockaded, Japan Conquered, Japan Survived)

Match will end on April 30th, 2021. Any match still going after that date will be adjudicated.

Die roll to determine who bids first:

0-4: Jay Meyers
5-9: Frank Riepenhausen

Next 100 entries

Entry #	Time	Turn	Player	Title	Entry
21	10/26/2020 9:28:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Message	PBM 25AF to Buna CA Nachi, CV Akagi to Truk No hurry on your next move.
20	10/26/2020 7:49:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Change US Political Will	From 8 to 7
19	10/26/2020 7:20:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Message	No surprise, but I will not react. I am not at home this week and can't upload files easily. Please resolve.
18	10/26/2020 7:16:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 1 5 Message from Allies: intel roll
17	10/25/2020 12:49:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Play Strategy card as Operations	#21: 3 / Mahatma Gandhi: Worker Strikes in India Can only be played in reaction to an Offensive activated by the SEAC HQ. Cancels a SEAC HQ offensive and the Allies must reduce one full strength Indian Corps (cannot eliminate a reduced unit, if none available, no additional effect). Draw one Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event. OC: 5 EC: 0 Message from Japanese: CF OC for 6 activations CV Akagi Tokyo to 3018, attack Kendari [A] CA Nachi, 2SN Miri to Kendari, A (35A) Shanghai to Kendari, A 3/7ASP 3SN Guam to Buna 4/7ASP 25AF Kure to Truk
16	10/23/2020 6:27:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Play Strategy card as Event	#4: 1 / Arcadia Conference This event ends a US inter-service rivalry. Flip the US Inter-Service Rivalry marker to its Strategic Agreement side. If the US Inter-Service Rivalry marker is already on Strategic Agreement side there is no additional effect. Bonus: The Allied player receives the ABDA HQ, which is place in any in supply port in Java, Borneo, Sumatra or Celebes. If no such port is available this HQ is removed from play for the remained of the game. Remove from play if used as an event. OC: 1 EC: 0 Message from Allies: - ENM: * 2018 (Batavia): [CL Dutch] moves to 2616 (Tarakan) - 1EC Arcadia - ABDA to Kendari * Allied Reinforcement Chart: ABDA HQ (Agreement) moves to 2719 (Kendari) * 2015 (Singapore): Malaya HQ (Agreement) is in supply. * 2015 (Singapore): 8 Aus Division is in supply. * 2015 (Singapore): [MA Air] is in supply. * 2018 (Batavia): CVL Zuiho is out of supply. - bty - Logfile written.
15	10/22/2020 1:46:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Message	PBM CA Nachi to Miri 1AD to Singora 5AD to 2911 CVL Ryujo to Davao CV Shokaku to Palau CV Soryu to Rabaul
14	10/22/2020 12:42:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Message	CL Dutch flips Battle D is automatic - no surprise * 2813 (Manila/Corregidor): [FEAF Air] retires from Battle * 2813 (Manila/Corregidor): [FEAF Air] is eliminated * 2015 (Singapore) : [MA Air] suffers a step loss. * 2018 (Batavia) : [CL Dutch] suffers a step loss. * 2018 (Batavia) is now Japanese controlled. * 2517 (Balikpapan): 5 Regiment is eliminated * Japanese Resources are now at 5 * 2517 (Balikpapan) is now Japanese controlled. - bty for PBM
13	10/22/2020 12:39:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 2 9 0 Message from Allies: MA Air flips Battle C: Jp 8 vs Allies 3
12	10/22/2020 12:37:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 2 0 3 Message from Allies: FEAF Air is eliminated Battle B: Jp 36 vs Allies 6
11	10/22/2020 12:34:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 2 4 8 Message from Allies: Battle A: Jp 42 vs US 4
10	10/22/2020 12:32:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 1 5 Message from Allies: intel roll
9	10/21/2020 7:13:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Play Strategy card as Event	#47: 3 / VADM Kondo: Conquest of the Dutch East Indies Activation: South or South Seas HQs only. Logistic Value: 7 Float Plane Tactics: Japanese CA naval units add 2 to their attack strengths for the duration of this Offensive. OC: 5 EC: 7 Message from Japanese: SS HQ for 9 activations CV Soryu Tokyo to 2914, attack Manila[A] 1AD Tokyo to 2911, [A] CA Nachi Davao to Manila [A] CV Shokaku Tokyo to 2313, attack Singapore [B] 5AD 2912 to Kuala Lumpur, [B] CVL Zuhio, (16A) Davao to Batavia [C] (19A) 2913 to Balikpapan [D] CVL Ryujo to Balikpapan [D] SWPAC, MA OOS A: JP 42 vs. US CH B: JP 36 vs. BR CH C: JP 8 vs. DU CH D: auto ground
8	10/21/2020 9:37:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Draw Strategy cards	Drew 7 cards. NOTE: Using 'Historical Opening' option.
7	10/21/2020 1:02:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Draw Strategy cards	Drew 5 cards. NOTE: Using 'Arcadia Conference' option.
6	10/21/2020 1:01:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Message	- ENM: * 1307 (Columbo) : CA Exeter Activates. * 2019 (Tjilatjap) : CL Dutch Activates. * 2616 (Tarakan) : DD US Asia Activates. * 3014 (Samar/Leyte) : [CA US Asia] Activates. * 3727 (Townsville) : CA Kent Activates. * 1307 (Columbo): CA Exeter moves to 2008 (Rangoon) * 2019 (Tjilatjap): CL Dutch moves to 2018 (Batavia) * 2616 (Tarakan): DD US Asia moves to 2220 (Soerabaja) * 3014 (Samar/Leyte): [CA US Asia] moves to 3319 (Biak) * 3727 (Townsville): CA Kent moves to 4024 (Gili Gili) I will use the Arcadia option this game. Let the luck be evenly distributed this game :)
5	10/20/2020 9:06:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Message	Hi Frank Allies are yours for 1. Please send ENM and I'll get things started. I assume we will do dropbox to exchange files. Good luck! Jay
4	10/20/2020 12:25:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Message	Hi Jay, I will bid 1 for the Allies this time. Frank
3	10/18/2020 9:14:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Moderator	Change Japanese Divisions Available in China	From 12 to 11
2	10/18/2020 9:14:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Moderator	Message	Frank Riepenhausen will bid first, if you need change sides just email me (craniumgroup@gmail.com). Once sides have been picked, feel free to download the 1942 setup file from the Online Support section of the web site and start playing. Link: https://sites.google.com/view/eots-pbem/home/online-support Good luck.
1	10/18/2020 9:13:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Moderator	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 1 6 Message from Moderator: Welcome to Round 7 of the 2018 BPA Empire of the Sun Tournament. Reminder: The JP will draw using the Historical Opening Hand option and the Allies can choose to start with the Arcadia Conference card and must declare that choice before drawing. Reporting results: The winner of the match should direct email the moderator with the game number, the bid, the winner and how victory was achieved (Political Will, A-Bomb, Japan Blockaded, Japan Conquered, Japan Survived) Match will end on April 30th, 2021. Any match still going after that date will be adjudicated. Die roll to determine who bids first: 0-4: Jay Meyers 5-9: Frank Riepenhausen