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Entry # Time Turn Player Title Entry

611 4/5/2022 6:11:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 20

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Message from Jeremy R:
Union casualty rolls:

Grant uses first and second D6
Banks uses third and fourth D6
McDowell uses fifth and sixth D6
Sherman uses seventh and eighth D6
Meade uses ninth and tenth D6
Sedgwick uses eleventh and twelfth D6
Logan uses thirteenth and fourteenth D6
Hooker uses fifteenth and sixteenth D6
Blunt uses seventeenth and eighteenth D6
Sheridan uses nineteenth and twentieth D6

610 4/5/2022 5:13:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

4

Message from Jeremy R:
Re-roll for CSA (Defender)

609 4/5/2022 3:54:00 AM Turn 6 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

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Message from Shannon M:
that's a 10 on the G table which is a D3. You have one reroll left.

608 4/5/2022 3:53:00 AM Turn 6 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

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Message from Shannon M:
Got a D2 with a 9 total.

Trying to get a 4 or higher to get a D3 on you.

607 4/3/2022 4:24:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message OK, try now.

606 4/3/2022 4:23:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message Just checked and it is there (called 094a). Will try uploading again.

605 4/3/2022 3:47:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Message I don't see the latest file up.

094 is an old file from a day or two ago.

604 4/3/2022 9:09:00 AM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message Forgot the AoP has only enough leaders to command 22 SPs - that means the attack is on the +3 (G column). Sorry

603 4/3/2022 5:48:00 AM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message Over to you for re-roll option

602 4/3/2022 5:47:00 AM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

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Message from Jeremy R:
USA re-rolls its attack

601 4/3/2022 5:44:00 AM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 2

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Message from Jeremy R:
AoP attacks AoNV (5107) at +5 (H column)

USA uses first D6
CSA uses second D6

600 4/2/2022 8:21:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Message I missed the first reaction lol

I will react into 5107 with the entire army. Can't have you behind me on the way to Richmond. You may be right about the fight for KY.

CSA is hoping for another tie. Or, maybe not.

599 3/28/2022 3:51:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message Damn, Forrest spotted the AoP sneaking past - over to you for AoNV's reaction.

598 3/28/2022 3:48:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

2

Message from Jeremy R:
AoP 5106 > 5107

AoNV reaction roll

597 3/28/2022 3:48:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message Whoops the previous roll should have said for AoP moving from 5105 to 5106.

596 3/28/2022 3:45:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

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Message from Jeremy R:
AoP (5004) > 5105

AoNV reaction roll

595 3/28/2022 3:41:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Jeremy R:
Initiative:

USA uses first and second D6
CSA uses third and fourth D6

594 3/28/2022 3:25:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Jeremy R:
Initiative:

USA uses first and second D6
CSA uses third and fourth D6

593 3/28/2022 3:21:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Jeremy R:
Initiative:

USA uses first and second D6
CSA uses third and fourth D6

592 3/28/2022 2:48:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Jeremy R:
Fremont taking command of the AoC must have been such a shock you forgot to roll for initiative. :) Doesn't matter, though, so here we go

Initiative:

USA uses first and second D6
CSA uses third and fourth D6

591 3/28/2022 12:10:00 AM Turn 6 Shannon M Message bty

590 3/27/2022 2:23:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message All yours with a bit of a surprise. :)

589 3/27/2022 2:08:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Jeremy R:
Initiative:

USA uses first and second D6
CSA uses third and fourth D6

588 3/27/2022 1:11:00 AM Turn 6 Shannon M Message bty

587 3/26/2022 3:27:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message Try now.

586 3/26/2022 2:59:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Message Hey: I don't see your file. Last one seems to be my file, 089.

585 3/21/2022 4:06:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message Yes, for the CSA, the first few turns are definitely the best time to get doubles. Nothing much to tell in this game except I'm running out of useful places to enter reinforcements.

All yours.

584 3/21/2022 3:55:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Jeremy R:
Initiative:

USA uses first and second D6
CSA uses third and fourth D6

583 3/21/2022 3:28:00 AM Turn 6 Shannon M Message bty

582 3/21/2022 3:25:00 AM Turn 6 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 2

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Message from Shannon M:
van dorn check

581 3/20/2022 6:23:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message Just discovered S&T 333 is on a hypothetical war between the United States and the Empire of Mexico following the American Civil War. Could have some useful information on my suggestion for the Red River Campaign and the FW map.

580 3/20/2022 3:52:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Message lol - that's quite rare and one might argue that serves the CSA more than the Union. More time to build up defenses and move SPs/leaders around.

579 3/19/2022 3:54:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message All yours.

I'm helping someone learn VASSAL and the third-edition rules. So far, we have rolled two doubles on turns 1 and 2, and one on turn 3 and got to use all the CPs. If you can see your way clear, I'd like to see something like that in this game. :)

578 3/19/2022 3:44:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Jeremy R:
Initiative:

USA uses first and second D6
CSA uses third and fourth D6

577 3/19/2022 1:08:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Message bty

576 3/19/2022 12:49:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

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Message from Shannon M:
union def

575 3/19/2022 12:49:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

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Message from Shannon M:
van dorn attack

574 3/19/2022 12:40:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Shannon M:
pulse

573 3/12/2022 6:31:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message All yours.

572 3/12/2022 6:31:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message That was messy, but had to be done.

Van Dorn continues to lead a charmed life.

571 3/12/2022 6:01:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

4

Message from Jeremy R:
AoC drops 1 SP in 3011 and continues to 3012

Van Dorn evasion roll

570 3/12/2022 3:00:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Message That is correct b/c the nav river side to 2911 is blocked. The CSA would need an SP or fortification or NSP facing that hexside. Or a depot according to 8.5

Van Dorn to 3011 along the rail line. Back to you.

569 3/12/2022 2:49:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Message Looking at the file now.

568 3/11/2022 3:08:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message Decided to pause the impulse for you to decide on Van Dorn's evasion. Also, I wanted to check on my assumption that Van Dorn can't evade to 2911 (because of the transport in 2610/2710). If you agree, no problem; if you don't agree, I'd like to amend the AoC's move.

567 3/11/2022 2:55:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

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Message from Jeremy R:
Van Dorn evasion roll

566 3/11/2022 2:09:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Jeremy R:
Almost forgot how to roll for initiative. :)

Initiative:

USA uses first and second D6
CSA uses third and fourth D6

565 3/10/2022 10:24:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Message bty

564 3/10/2022 3:51:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Shannon M:
pulse

563 3/6/2022 6:32:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message Adjusted the dice difference to +3 USA.

And more reinforcements.

562 3/6/2022 6:28:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 2-sided die x 1

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Message from Jeremy R:
Leader in 5503

1 = Meade
2 = Sheridan

561 3/6/2022 5:30:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Message bty

560 3/6/2022 5:29:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Shannon M:
pulse

559 3/6/2022 5:14:00 PM Turn 6 Shannon M Message working on a file reply now

558 3/5/2022 6:14:00 AM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message Nothing much to tell - just bringing on those delayed reinforcements.

All yours.

557 3/5/2022 5:45:00 AM Turn 6 Shannon M Message Hey: I use this version from the PDF. It has not been updated since 2011 so it's the one I am using per my PDF. I will email it.

I will reply to the other stuff later. It's 3 am here almost.

https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/52068/unofficial-rules-revision

556 3/5/2022 5:40:00 AM Turn 6 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Shannon M:
pulse

555 3/4/2022 2:50:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message Hi Shannon

Have just discovered the third-edition rules on VASSAL are different from the rules on BGG (for example rule 6.2.11 has changed). I don't think it makes too much difference, but, just in case, can you tell me which version you are using? I'll conform to that.

554 2/28/2022 3:14:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message The UK's has always had a difficult relationship with the EU. For centuries, Britain's foreign policy was to maintain a balance of power on the continent, but when the EU formed, there was nothing to balance against it. But, for most of the time we were in the EU, leavers were mostly regarded as a bunch of right-wing nutcases.

When push came to shove, I couldn't get that worked up about Brexit, so am probably not a good person to ask. Boris screwed up the negotiations, so think it's probably a bad thing economically. The UK's political clout will also suffer.

On the other hand, the EU made a mess of its Covid response; the UK paid in a lot more than it got out; the EU bureaucracy is pretty bad; and Merkel boosted the leavers' case by unilaterally allowing a million + refugees in (once people get an EU visa, they can go anywhere).

You pays your money and you takes your choice.

553 2/28/2022 2:51:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message What I don't understand about Ukraine is why Putin hasn't used more airpower. The pictures I've seen don't compare to Yugoslavia or Iraq. Maybe he was trying for a coup de main to limit damage.

Had to laugh about Putin's claim to have upped nuclear readiness in response to comments by our Foreign Secretary. Hardly anyone in this country takes her seriously, and most people think she's a joke.

552 2/28/2022 2:42:00 PM Turn 6 Jeremy R Message The Union can live without the AoSW or AoJ (I don't always build them), but doubt the Union can win if it loses the AOC or AoP. Even losing the AoT would make things tough.

For now, though, the Union contents itself with feeding in reinforcements. All yours.

551 2/28/2022 2:32:00 PM Turn 5 Jeremy R Change game turn Game turn changed to Turn 6

550 2/28/2022 5:02:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Message bty

549 2/28/2022 5:02:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Shannon M:
pulse

548 2/28/2022 4:54:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 2-sided die x 1

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Message from Shannon M:
comm to army of tenn; alpha

547 2/28/2022 4:54:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Message Getting trapped against a nav river can be disastrous for the Union. I've seen it happen a few times and if it's the AOC which is lost, well, 90% of the time the Union player concedes.

546 2/27/2022 11:58:00 PM Turn 5 Shannon M Message Yeah. I wonder if he knows he went too far or if he is negotiating to get some land. Or maybe he is doing it to delay for something?

Gotta ask. What is your opinion of Brexit?

545 2/27/2022 7:04:00 PM Turn 5 Jeremy R Message Now even more confused about what Putin is up to - who starts a war and then offers peace negotiations after four days? Perhaps he's been rattled by Harry and Meghan standing with Ukraine. (facepalm)

All yours.

544 2/27/2022 6:59:00 PM Turn 5 Jeremy R Message Had to move the AoC in case Lee tried to trap it against the river (but had intended to do that last turn until you rolled those doubles. :-( )

And I have a new recruit: just been introducing a guy in SC to the third edition and ACTS.

543 2/27/2022 6:36:00 PM Turn 5 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 2

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Message from Jeremy R:
AoC overruns Crittenden

Crittenden casualty roll

542 2/27/2022 6:35:00 PM Turn 5 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

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Message from Jeremy R:
AoC moves through 2713

Crittenden evasion roll

541 2/27/2022 5:10:00 PM Turn 5 Shannon M Message bty

540 2/27/2022 5:09:00 PM Turn 5 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Shannon M:
pulse

539 2/27/2022 4:57:00 PM Turn 5 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 2

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Message from Shannon M:
cps

538 2/27/2022 4:56:00 PM Turn 5 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

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Message from Shannon M:
1-3: semmes; 4-6: other guy

537 2/27/2022 4:29:00 PM Turn 5 Shannon M Message Well, they're attempting negotiations now so we'll see what happens.

536 2/26/2022 5:32:00 PM Turn 5 Jeremy R Message It seems a very strange war to me.

Don't know what the media has been like over there, but, in the UK, it almost seems like the news channels have been deliberately trying to ratchet up tension to make it inevitable. It has also (very conveniently) diverted attention from the domestic scandals Boris Johnson was embroiled in - as late as a week ago, it was widely forecast Johnson would be forced to resign.

Of course, I deplore the action, but I also wonder what Putin is looking for. I have no doubt he has enough troops to take Ukraine (fighting in the capital within three days is not a good sign), but I don't think that 130,000 are enough to hold it against widespread insurgency.

There again, perhaps I'm seeing it through the prism of all the games I play.

535 2/26/2022 5:08:00 PM Turn 5 Shannon M Message What do you think of the unfortunate incident in the Ukraine?

534 2/25/2022 3:00:00 PM Turn 5 Shannon M Message COIN games seem to be an acquire taste for the old school wargamers. They're pretty divided in liking it or not.

I wanted to like US Civil War as they had put cards into the game to reflect the political problems (i.e. bad generals with connections, opposition to the war) but no cigar.

533 2/25/2022 2:39:00 PM Turn 5 Jeremy R Message I did look at the rules for the US Civil War. Thought there were some good ideas, but didn't like how it handled leaders. However, have to wonder about a game that requires three editions.

I have nothing against the COIN system itself - have never investigated them - it's just that I'm not interested in the subjects they cover.

All yours

532 2/25/2022 2:28:00 PM Turn 5 Jeremy R Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 2

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Message from Jeremy R:
Turn 6, USA Initial CPs

531 2/25/2022 1:37:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Message bty

530 2/25/2022 1:35:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Shannon M:
pulse

529 2/25/2022 1:35:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Message Your opponent has good taste for choosing this over the inferior US Civil War. Tell him that. :)

Sometimes the classics are the best.

528 2/25/2022 1:34:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Message COIN games are worth checking out if you can handle their mechanics. Some traditional wargames don't like COIN games I have noticed.

527 2/20/2022 6:55:00 AM Turn 5 Jeremy R Message Yep, the big two are very fond of dancing.

All yours.

526 2/20/2022 5:34:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Message bty

525 2/20/2022 5:31:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Shannon M:
pulse

524 2/12/2022 5:27:00 PM Turn 5 Shannon M Message Thanks for the Twilight Zone. I haven't seen the black and white episodes in a long time.

523 2/11/2022 4:18:00 PM Turn 5 Jeremy R Message It's the wrong year and the wrong place, but, just as he should, Grant marches round Lee's right flank.

I'm also playing (online) with someone who hasn't played TCW in years (and only with the first edition rules). He thinks the map his fine and prefers it to the US Civil War map. A long as the game is good, I'm not that bothered - I have enough bad games with nice maps.

I know they're popular, but don't own and have never played any of the COIN games. Perhaps I will one day, but, at the moment, will be happy if I can get my head around Lion of the North.

Anyway, here's something I found the other day that may interest you:

https://archive.org/details/twilight-zone-radio-dramas/a_penny_for_your_thoughts.mp3

522 2/11/2022 5:14:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Message bty

521 2/11/2022 5:11:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Shannon M:
and rolling yet again to see if we tie out

520 2/11/2022 5:10:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Shannon M:
7 to 7 thought we tied out there; rolling again to be sure we don't tie out first

519 2/11/2022 5:10:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 4

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Message from Shannon M:
pulse

518 2/6/2022 4:49:00 PM Turn 5 Shannon M Message Thanks.

Well, you tell me if they're dumb or not.

517 2/5/2022 11:13:00 AM Turn 5 Jeremy R Message Are they still asking stupid questions at interviews?

Anyway, no worries. Good luck.

516 2/5/2022 3:19:00 AM Turn 5 Shannon M Message Apologies for the delay.

I had a first-round with the Google Overloads and passed it. They gave me three weeks out to pick ten dates so I figured I'd be interviewing the middle to end of February. Instead, as I was finishing a work week with a lot of crunch, they contacted me Friday morning and told me I'd be interviewing on Monday.

Not so bad I figured but then they gave all this homework prep and so since their comp is so high I'll play their game and prep.

It's a long way of saying my moves will be slow to null until my Monday interview.

515 1/30/2022 4:41:00 AM Turn 5 Jeremy R Message There's no real difference other than the Delayed Notes tab does not contain priorities from your previous game with "andy"

514 1/29/2022 8:14:00 PM Turn 5 Shannon M Message Bit confused hence my delay. What's the difference between the file and the variant file that you sent me? Will make my move when I have clarity. Thanks.

513 1/24/2022 3:11:00 PM Turn 5 Jeremy R Message All yours.

Also, if you want it, have uploaded a start file with variant leaders (except Joe Johnston), but no delayed notes saved.

512 1/24/2022 3:10:00 PM Turn 2 Jeremy R Change game turn Game turn changed to Turn 5

Next 100 entries

Entry #	Time	Turn	Player	Title	Entry
611	4/5/2022 6:11:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 20 6 2 5 1 5 2 4 1 1 3 4 2 5 4 4 5 2 2 5 6 Message from Jeremy R: Union casualty rolls: Grant uses first and second D6 Banks uses third and fourth D6 McDowell uses fifth and sixth D6 Sherman uses seventh and eighth D6 Meade uses ninth and tenth D6 Sedgwick uses eleventh and twelfth D6 Logan uses thirteenth and fourteenth D6 Hooker uses fifteenth and sixteenth D6 Blunt uses seventeenth and eighteenth D6 Sheridan uses nineteenth and twentieth D6
610	4/5/2022 5:13:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 4 Message from Jeremy R: Re-roll for CSA (Defender)
609	4/5/2022 3:54:00 AM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 3 Message from Shannon M: that's a 10 on the G table which is a D3. You have one reroll left.
608	4/5/2022 3:53:00 AM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 4 Message from Shannon M: Got a D2 with a 9 total. Trying to get a 4 or higher to get a D3 on you.
607	4/3/2022 4:24:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	OK, try now.
606	4/3/2022 4:23:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	Just checked and it is there (called 094a). Will try uploading again.
605	4/3/2022 3:47:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	I don't see the latest file up. 094 is an old file from a day or two ago.
604	4/3/2022 9:09:00 AM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	Forgot the AoP has only enough leaders to command 22 SPs - that means the attack is on the +3 (G column). Sorry
603	4/3/2022 5:48:00 AM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	Over to you for re-roll option
602	4/3/2022 5:47:00 AM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 3 Message from Jeremy R: USA re-rolls its attack
601	4/3/2022 5:44:00 AM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 2 1 3 Message from Jeremy R: AoP attacks AoNV (5107) at +5 (H column) USA uses first D6 CSA uses second D6
600	4/2/2022 8:21:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	I missed the first reaction lol I will react into 5107 with the entire army. Can't have you behind me on the way to Richmond. You may be right about the fight for KY. CSA is hoping for another tie. Or, maybe not.
599	3/28/2022 3:51:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	Damn, Forrest spotted the AoP sneaking past - over to you for AoNV's reaction.
598	3/28/2022 3:48:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 2 Message from Jeremy R: AoP 5106 > 5107 AoNV reaction roll
597	3/28/2022 3:48:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	Whoops the previous roll should have said for AoP moving from 5105 to 5106.
596	3/28/2022 3:45:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 1 Message from Jeremy R: AoP (5004) > 5105 AoNV reaction roll
595	3/28/2022 3:41:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 6 5 5 1 Message from Jeremy R: Initiative: USA uses first and second D6 CSA uses third and fourth D6
594	3/28/2022 3:25:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 5 4 6 6 Message from Jeremy R: Initiative: USA uses first and second D6 CSA uses third and fourth D6
593	3/28/2022 3:21:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 5 2 4 4 Message from Jeremy R: Initiative: USA uses first and second D6 CSA uses third and fourth D6
592	3/28/2022 2:48:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 6 2 5 4 Message from Jeremy R: Fremont taking command of the AoC must have been such a shock you forgot to roll for initiative. :) Doesn't matter, though, so here we go Initiative: USA uses first and second D6 CSA uses third and fourth D6
591	3/28/2022 12:10:00 AM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	bty
590	3/27/2022 2:23:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	All yours with a bit of a surprise. :)
589	3/27/2022 2:08:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 1 4 2 1 Message from Jeremy R: Initiative: USA uses first and second D6 CSA uses third and fourth D6
588	3/27/2022 1:11:00 AM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	bty
587	3/26/2022 3:27:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	Try now.
586	3/26/2022 2:59:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	Hey: I don't see your file. Last one seems to be my file, 089.
585	3/21/2022 4:06:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	Yes, for the CSA, the first few turns are definitely the best time to get doubles. Nothing much to tell in this game except I'm running out of useful places to enter reinforcements. All yours.
584	3/21/2022 3:55:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 6 2 3 6 Message from Jeremy R: Initiative: USA uses first and second D6 CSA uses third and fourth D6
583	3/21/2022 3:28:00 AM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	bty
582	3/21/2022 3:25:00 AM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 2 4 4 Message from Shannon M: van dorn check
581	3/20/2022 6:23:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	Just discovered S&T 333 is on a hypothetical war between the United States and the Empire of Mexico following the American Civil War. Could have some useful information on my suggestion for the Red River Campaign and the FW map.
580	3/20/2022 3:52:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	lol - that's quite rare and one might argue that serves the CSA more than the Union. More time to build up defenses and move SPs/leaders around.
579	3/19/2022 3:54:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	All yours. I'm helping someone learn VASSAL and the third-edition rules. So far, we have rolled two doubles on turns 1 and 2, and one on turn 3 and got to use all the CPs. If you can see your way clear, I'd like to see something like that in this game. :)
578	3/19/2022 3:44:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 1 4 2 6 Message from Jeremy R: Initiative: USA uses first and second D6 CSA uses third and fourth D6
577	3/19/2022 1:08:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	bty
576	3/19/2022 12:49:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 3 Message from Shannon M: union def
575	3/19/2022 12:49:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 1 Message from Shannon M: van dorn attack
574	3/19/2022 12:40:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 2 3 5 2 Message from Shannon M: pulse
573	3/12/2022 6:31:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	All yours.
572	3/12/2022 6:31:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	That was messy, but had to be done. Van Dorn continues to lead a charmed life.
571	3/12/2022 6:01:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 4 Message from Jeremy R: AoC drops 1 SP in 3011 and continues to 3012 Van Dorn evasion roll
570	3/12/2022 3:00:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	That is correct b/c the nav river side to 2911 is blocked. The CSA would need an SP or fortification or NSP facing that hexside. Or a depot according to 8.5 Van Dorn to 3011 along the rail line. Back to you.
569	3/12/2022 2:49:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	Looking at the file now.
568	3/11/2022 3:08:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	Decided to pause the impulse for you to decide on Van Dorn's evasion. Also, I wanted to check on my assumption that Van Dorn can't evade to 2911 (because of the transport in 2610/2710). If you agree, no problem; if you don't agree, I'd like to amend the AoC's move.
567	3/11/2022 2:55:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 3 Message from Jeremy R: Van Dorn evasion roll
566	3/11/2022 2:09:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 4 4 2 1 Message from Jeremy R: Almost forgot how to roll for initiative. :) Initiative: USA uses first and second D6 CSA uses third and fourth D6
565	3/10/2022 10:24:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	bty
564	3/10/2022 3:51:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 2 4 6 2 Message from Shannon M: pulse
563	3/6/2022 6:32:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	Adjusted the dice difference to +3 USA. And more reinforcements.
562	3/6/2022 6:28:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 2-sided die x 1 2 Message from Jeremy R: Leader in 5503 1 = Meade 2 = Sheridan
561	3/6/2022 5:30:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	bty
560	3/6/2022 5:29:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 4 1 1 1 Message from Shannon M: pulse
559	3/6/2022 5:14:00 PM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	working on a file reply now
558	3/5/2022 6:14:00 AM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	Nothing much to tell - just bringing on those delayed reinforcements. All yours.
557	3/5/2022 5:45:00 AM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Message	Hey: I use this version from the PDF. It has not been updated since 2011 so it's the one I am using per my PDF. I will email it. I will reply to the other stuff later. It's 3 am here almost. https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/52068/unofficial-rules-revision
556	3/5/2022 5:40:00 AM	Turn 6	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 5 3 1 5 Message from Shannon M: pulse
555	3/4/2022 2:50:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	Hi Shannon Have just discovered the third-edition rules on VASSAL are different from the rules on BGG (for example rule 6.2.11 has changed). I don't think it makes too much difference, but, just in case, can you tell me which version you are using? I'll conform to that.
554	2/28/2022 3:14:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	The UK's has always had a difficult relationship with the EU. For centuries, Britain's foreign policy was to maintain a balance of power on the continent, but when the EU formed, there was nothing to balance against it. But, for most of the time we were in the EU, leavers were mostly regarded as a bunch of right-wing nutcases. When push came to shove, I couldn't get that worked up about Brexit, so am probably not a good person to ask. Boris screwed up the negotiations, so think it's probably a bad thing economically. The UK's political clout will also suffer. On the other hand, the EU made a mess of its Covid response; the UK paid in a lot more than it got out; the EU bureaucracy is pretty bad; and Merkel boosted the leavers' case by unilaterally allowing a million + refugees in (once people get an EU visa, they can go anywhere). You pays your money and you takes your choice.
553	2/28/2022 2:51:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	What I don't understand about Ukraine is why Putin hasn't used more airpower. The pictures I've seen don't compare to Yugoslavia or Iraq. Maybe he was trying for a coup de main to limit damage. Had to laugh about Putin's claim to have upped nuclear readiness in response to comments by our Foreign Secretary. Hardly anyone in this country takes her seriously, and most people think she's a joke.
552	2/28/2022 2:42:00 PM	Turn 6	Jeremy R	Message	The Union can live without the AoSW or AoJ (I don't always build them), but doubt the Union can win if it loses the AOC or AoP. Even losing the AoT would make things tough. For now, though, the Union contents itself with feeding in reinforcements. All yours.
551	2/28/2022 2:32:00 PM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Change game turn	Game turn changed to Turn 6
550	2/28/2022 5:02:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	bty
549	2/28/2022 5:02:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 6 4 5 1 Message from Shannon M: pulse
548	2/28/2022 4:54:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 2-sided die x 1 2 Message from Shannon M: comm to army of tenn; alpha
547	2/28/2022 4:54:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	Getting trapped against a nav river can be disastrous for the Union. I've seen it happen a few times and if it's the AOC which is lost, well, 90% of the time the Union player concedes.
546	2/27/2022 11:58:00 PM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	Yeah. I wonder if he knows he went too far or if he is negotiating to get some land. Or maybe he is doing it to delay for something? Gotta ask. What is your opinion of Brexit?
545	2/27/2022 7:04:00 PM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Message	Now even more confused about what Putin is up to - who starts a war and then offers peace negotiations after four days? Perhaps he's been rattled by Harry and Meghan standing with Ukraine. (facepalm) All yours.
544	2/27/2022 6:59:00 PM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Message	Had to move the AoC in case Lee tried to trap it against the river (but had intended to do that last turn until you rolled those doubles. :-( ) And I have a new recruit: just been introducing a guy in SC to the third edition and ACTS.
543	2/27/2022 6:36:00 PM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 2 3 3 Message from Jeremy R: AoC overruns Crittenden Crittenden casualty roll
542	2/27/2022 6:35:00 PM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 3 Message from Jeremy R: AoC moves through 2713 Crittenden evasion roll
541	2/27/2022 5:10:00 PM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	bty
540	2/27/2022 5:09:00 PM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 6 6 2 6 Message from Shannon M: pulse
539	2/27/2022 4:57:00 PM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 2 1 3 Message from Shannon M: cps
538	2/27/2022 4:56:00 PM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 4 Message from Shannon M: 1-3: semmes; 4-6: other guy
537	2/27/2022 4:29:00 PM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	Well, they're attempting negotiations now so we'll see what happens.
536	2/26/2022 5:32:00 PM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Message	It seems a very strange war to me. Don't know what the media has been like over there, but, in the UK, it almost seems like the news channels have been deliberately trying to ratchet up tension to make it inevitable. It has also (very conveniently) diverted attention from the domestic scandals Boris Johnson was embroiled in - as late as a week ago, it was widely forecast Johnson would be forced to resign. Of course, I deplore the action, but I also wonder what Putin is looking for. I have no doubt he has enough troops to take Ukraine (fighting in the capital within three days is not a good sign), but I don't think that 130,000 are enough to hold it against widespread insurgency. There again, perhaps I'm seeing it through the prism of all the games I play.
535	2/26/2022 5:08:00 PM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	What do you think of the unfortunate incident in the Ukraine?
534	2/25/2022 3:00:00 PM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	COIN games seem to be an acquire taste for the old school wargamers. They're pretty divided in liking it or not. I wanted to like US Civil War as they had put cards into the game to reflect the political problems (i.e. bad generals with connections, opposition to the war) but no cigar.
533	2/25/2022 2:39:00 PM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Message	I did look at the rules for the US Civil War. Thought there were some good ideas, but didn't like how it handled leaders. However, have to wonder about a game that requires three editions. I have nothing against the COIN system itself - have never investigated them - it's just that I'm not interested in the subjects they cover. All yours
532	2/25/2022 2:28:00 PM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 2 6 3 Message from Jeremy R: Turn 6, USA Initial CPs
531	2/25/2022 1:37:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	bty
530	2/25/2022 1:35:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 3 4 5 2 Message from Shannon M: pulse
529	2/25/2022 1:35:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	Your opponent has good taste for choosing this over the inferior US Civil War. Tell him that. :) Sometimes the classics are the best.
528	2/25/2022 1:34:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	COIN games are worth checking out if you can handle their mechanics. Some traditional wargames don't like COIN games I have noticed.
527	2/20/2022 6:55:00 AM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Message	Yep, the big two are very fond of dancing. All yours.
526	2/20/2022 5:34:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	bty
525	2/20/2022 5:31:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 3 3 2 3 Message from Shannon M: pulse
524	2/12/2022 5:27:00 PM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	Thanks for the Twilight Zone. I haven't seen the black and white episodes in a long time.
523	2/11/2022 4:18:00 PM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Message	It's the wrong year and the wrong place, but, just as he should, Grant marches round Lee's right flank. I'm also playing (online) with someone who hasn't played TCW in years (and only with the first edition rules). He thinks the map his fine and prefers it to the US Civil War map. A long as the game is good, I'm not that bothered - I have enough bad games with nice maps. I know they're popular, but don't own and have never played any of the COIN games. Perhaps I will one day, but, at the moment, will be happy if I can get my head around Lion of the North. Anyway, here's something I found the other day that may interest you: https://archive.org/details/twilight-zone-radio-dramas/a_penny_for_your_thoughts.mp3
522	2/11/2022 5:14:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	bty
521	2/11/2022 5:11:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 6 6 1 4 Message from Shannon M: and rolling yet again to see if we tie out
520	2/11/2022 5:10:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 2 4 2 4 Message from Shannon M: 7 to 7 thought we tied out there; rolling again to be sure we don't tie out first
519	2/11/2022 5:10:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 4 6 1 5 2 Message from Shannon M: pulse
518	2/6/2022 4:49:00 PM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	Thanks. Well, you tell me if they're dumb or not.
517	2/5/2022 11:13:00 AM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Message	Are they still asking stupid questions at interviews? Anyway, no worries. Good luck.
516	2/5/2022 3:19:00 AM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	Apologies for the delay. I had a first-round with the Google Overloads and passed it. They gave me three weeks out to pick ten dates so I figured I'd be interviewing the middle to end of February. Instead, as I was finishing a work week with a lot of crunch, they contacted me Friday morning and told me I'd be interviewing on Monday. Not so bad I figured but then they gave all this homework prep and so since their comp is so high I'll play their game and prep. It's a long way of saying my moves will be slow to null until my Monday interview.
515	1/30/2022 4:41:00 AM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Message	There's no real difference other than the Delayed Notes tab does not contain priorities from your previous game with "andy"
514	1/29/2022 8:14:00 PM	Turn 5	Shannon M	Message	Bit confused hence my delay. What's the difference between the file and the variant file that you sent me? Will make my move when I have clarity. Thanks.
513	1/24/2022 3:11:00 PM	Turn 5	Jeremy R	Message	All yours. Also, if you want it, have uploaded a start file with variant leaders (except Joe Johnston), but no delayed notes saved.
512	1/24/2022 3:10:00 PM	Turn 2	Jeremy R	Change game turn	Game turn changed to Turn 5