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32 2/26/2021 3:07:00 AM Spring 1861 Moderator Message Hi,
You need to speed up. Thanks

31 2/24/2021 5:39:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Message During my move #22 I did an amphibious assault from Philadelphia to Sabine City.

Regards, Thomas

30 2/24/2021 3:51:00 PM Spring 1861 Confederate Message - Humm.... Sabine City.
- I am not showing any Union Troops there?
- Regards, Jeff
- Logfile written.

29 2/22/2021 5:16:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Message Political control phase – step 1
USA
Paducah, Winchester, Sabine City

CSA
None

Political control phase – step 2
USA
None
CSA
Control WVA -> add a PC to Grafton, Wheeling and Petersburg

USA SW: 103+
CSA SW: 96- +5 +2-> 103+

Attrition phase
USA
AoP 4->3

CSA
None

If you agree, USA could start reinforcement phase.

Regards, Thomas

28 2/22/2021 2:45:00 PM Spring 1861 Confederate Message - Interesting rule, Not the best design choice perhaps
* Political Control Marker (UNION) placed at Paducah.
* Political Control Marker (UNION) placed at Winchester, VA.
* Political Control Marker (UNION) placed at Harpers Ferry.
-
- To you I believe
- Regards, Jeff
- Logfile written.

27 2/20/2021 4:01:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Message USA win 1/1. Both side are eliminated (rule 7.34).
CSA: A.Johnston (with Polk and 1sp) retreats to Columbus-KY)
USA: Fremont and 1sp remains in Paducah

26 2/20/2021 3:57:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 2

5
2

Message from Union:
Small size battle in Paducah (CSA 2sp, USA 1sp)
1st die: CSA, drm+1 (A.Johnston +1)
2nd die: USA, drm+0

25 2/20/2021 3:53:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Message CSA win 1*/1.
CSA: A.Johnston (with Polk and 1sp enters in Columbus-KY)

24 2/20/2021 3:52:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 2

4
4

Message from Union:
Small size battle in Columbus-KY (CSA 3sp, USA 1sp)
1st die: CSA, drm+3 (A.Johnston +1, ratio force +2)
2nd die: USA, drm+0

23 2/20/2021 3:09:00 PM Spring 1861 Confederate Play Strategy card as Operations #75: 2 / Western Concentration Block
Confederate player can either remove or demote an army commander in any state except Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Florida for no political cost. OR Confederate Player may move 5 SPs using Strategic Movement (rail connections only) 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. If a general casualty occurs in a battle caused by this card, the Commanding General is eligible, this is an exception to the rules. See 4.5 Remove from deck if event is played.

Message from Confederate:
- Hummm...
* A. Johnston moved Nashville to Clarksville, TN.
* 1 Confederate SP moved Nashville to Clarksville, TN.
* A. Johnston moved Clarksville, TN to Dover, TN.
* 1 Confederate SP moved Clarksville, TN to Dover, TN.
* 1 Confederate SP picked up at Dover, TN.
* A. Johnston moved Dover, TN to McKenzie.
* 2 Confederate SP moved Dover, TN to McKenzie.
* A. Johnston moved McKenzie to Humboldt.
* 2 Confederate SP moved McKenzie to Humboldt.
* A. Johnston moved Humboldt to Memphis.
* 2 Confederate SP moved Humboldt to Memphis.
* 1 Confederate SP picked up at Memphis.
* Polk moved Memphis to Humboldt.
* A. Johnston moved Memphis to Humboldt.
* 3 Confederate SP moved Memphis to Humboldt.
* Polk moved Humboldt to Columbus, KY.
* A. Johnston moved Humboldt to Columbus, KY.
* 3 Confederate SP moved Humboldt to Columbus, KY.
- I don't believe you can do anything to prevent it.
- But just in case I'll shoot it back.
- If I win at Columbus wewill proceed to Paducah
- Logfile written.

22 2/19/2021 2:45:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Message 2nd activation: Amphibious assault.
1sp from Philadelphia (n0) to Sabine City (n1)

21 2/19/2021 2:44:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Message USA win 1*/1.
USA : Fremont (n2) enters in Columbus-KY and could continue his move.
CSA: Fort removed.

Fremont drop 1 and ends his move in Paducah (n1)

USA SW: 100- +1 +2 -> 103+
CSA SW: 100+ -1 -3 -> 96-

20 2/19/2021 2:41:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 2

5
3

Message from Union:
Small size battle in Columbus-KY (USA 3sp, CSA 1sp)
1st die: USA, drm+2 (ratio force +2)
2nd die: CSA, drm+2 (fort +2)

19 2/19/2021 11:32:00 AM Spring 1861 Confederate Message Jeff> - No reaction, carry one

18 2/18/2021 4:21:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Play Strategy card as Event #86: 3 / Minor Campaign
Conduct up to two moves or conduct one special army-size naval move. No SP, general, or army marker may be moved twice with the same campaign card. You must move a different force each move.

Message from Union:
As event:
1st activation Fremont (n2), no sp left in St-Louis
1-2) Cairo, pickup 1sp (n3). Cairo (n0)
3) Paducah
4) Columbus-KY

I let you resolve (in case of interception or interruption).

Regards, Thomas

17 2/18/2021 12:12:00 PM Spring 1861 Confederate Play Strategy card as Operations #11: 2 / Nathaniel Lyon
Union places or flips three PC markers in Missouri. The spaces may not contain Confederate SPs or forts.

Message from Confederate:
- Let's build up loyalty here
* Political Control Marker (CONFEDERATE) placed at Charleston, WV.
* Political Control Marker (CONFEDERATE) placed at Weston.
- Regards, Jeff
- Logfile written.

16 2/17/2021 3:53:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Play Strategy card as Operations #4: 1 / Costly Mistake
Pick an enemy army with two or more subordinate generals (includes Cavalry Generals) and randomly determine a target general. On a die roll of 1-3 the chosen general is killed and removed from play. On a die roll of 4-6 the general is wounded and removed from play, but re-enters during the reinforcement phase of the next game turn.

Message from Union:
USA build a fort in Baltimore.

Regards, Thomas

15 2/17/2021 1:59:00 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:
Jeff> - Humm....
* Political Control Marker (CONFEDERATE) placed at Franklin, WV.
* Political Control Marker (CONFEDERATE) placed at Lewisburg.
- Regards, Jeff
- Logfile written.

14 2/16/2021 5:49:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Play Strategy card as Operations #15: 1 / Mosby's Raiders
Confederate can remove two Union PC Markers in Virginia within 2 spaces of Winchester, VA. The spaces may contain Union generals, SPs or forts.

Message from Union:
Add 1PC to Grafton.

Regards, Thomas

13 2/16/2021 3:38:00 PM Spring 1861 Confederate Play Strategy card as Operations #105: 1 / Detached Cavalry
Played prior to a battle against an army possessing one or more cavalry brigades. The ONLY effects are the Army’s Commanding General’s battle rating (offense or defense) is immediately reduced by 2 and no Cavalry general’s battle ratings may be used in the battle. The effects end at the conclusion of the battle. Cavalry generals are not available for casualty determination. OR: Place one PC marker in any space within four spaces (includes river connections) of a single cavalry brigade. The four space range many not be traced through Northeast Alabama. The space may not contain an enemy SP or fort, but may contain an Ironclad or Torpedoes.

Message from Confederate:
Jeff> - Okay let's regroup the generals
* Beauregard moved Manassas to Strasburg.
* J. Johnston moved Strasburg to Manassas.
- Regards, Jeff
- Logfile written.

12 2/12/2021 5:03:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Message CSA win 1/1.
USA: AoP retreats to Fredericks (n4)
CSA: Beauregard remains in Manassas (n2)

11 2/12/2021 5:03:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 2

3
4

Message from Union:
Medium size battle in Manassas (USA 5sp, CSA 3sp)
1st die: USA, drm+1 (McDowell +1)
2nd die: CSA, drm+1 (Beauregard +1)

10 2/11/2021 11:46:00 AM Spring 1861 Confederate Message Jeff> - No joy, back to you for the battle.
- Regards, Jeff
- Logfile written.

9 2/11/2021 11:45:00 AM Spring 1861 Confederate Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

3

Message from Confederate:
- Johnson will attempt to intercept

8 2/8/2021 5:59:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Message AoP drop 1sp in Winchester and continue its move (n5)
4) Harper’s Ferry, drop 1sp (n4)
5) Frederick, pickup 1sp (n5). Frederick (n0)
6) Manassas

You have options, I let you resolve.

Regards, Thomas

7 2/8/2021 1:11:00 PM Spring 1861 Confederate Message J. Johnston moved Winchester, VA to Strasburg.
* 1 Confederate SP moved Winchester, VA to Strasburg.
- bACK TO YOU
- Logfile written.

6 2/8/2021 1:10:00 PM Spring 1861 Confederate Die roll request Request: 6-sided die x 1

2

Message from Confederate:
- Attempt ot retreat to Strasburg

5 2/6/2021 12:20:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Play Strategy card as Operations #130: 3 / Union Siege Guns
Union plays card at beginning of a battle (or Amphibious Assault) that has a Confederate fort present and cancels Confederate fort die roll modifier in the battle. Remove from deck if event is played. Draw a strategy card.

Message from Union:
Activate AoP(n4), 1sp left in W-DC
1) Frederick
2) Harper’s Ferry, pickup 2sp (n6). HF (n0)
3) Winchester

You have options, I let you resolve.

Regards, Thomas

4 2/6/2021 12:00:00 PM Spring 1861 Union Draw Strategy cards 4 cards drawn.

3 2/6/2021 11:44:00 AM Spring 1861 Confederate Message We will graciously allow the Union to go first

2 2/6/2021 11:43:00 AM Spring 1861 Confederate Draw Strategy cards 4 cards drawn.

1 2/6/2021 7:26:00 AM Spring 1861 Moderator Message Have a good game
---

Pools were randomly set up here :
http://acts.warhorsesim.com/dynamic/journal.asp?id=79303

The pools are here :
https://ftp-tournament.wixsite.com/forthepeople/pools

This game must be finished to May, 14th.

The winner : please report results as follows to me (used the email on the website) at the end:
- the winner;
- the side who wins;
- the turn the game ended;
- Union and CSA SW
- Conditions of victory described by the rules (17.2 and 17.3) are met : Y/N
- which one : 17.21 , 17.22 , 17.3
- Resigning before condition 17.2 and 17.3 are met or adjudication for time : Y/N

Remember Each players will gain some points :
3 for victory,
1 for defeat with a condition described by the rules (17.2x and 17.3),
0 for resigning before condition 17.2 and 17.3 are met or adjudication for time.

Next 100 entries

Entry #	Time	Turn	Player	Title	Entry
32	2/26/2021 3:07:00 AM	Spring 1861	Moderator	Message	Hi, You need to speed up. Thanks
31	2/24/2021 5:39:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	During my move #22 I did an amphibious assault from Philadelphia to Sabine City. Regards, Thomas
30	2/24/2021 3:51:00 PM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Message	- Humm.... Sabine City. - I am not showing any Union Troops there? - Regards, Jeff - Logfile written.
29	2/22/2021 5:16:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	Political control phase – step 1 USA Paducah, Winchester, Sabine City CSA None Political control phase – step 2 USA None CSA Control WVA -> add a PC to Grafton, Wheeling and Petersburg USA SW: 103+ CSA SW: 96- +5 +2-> 103+ Attrition phase USA AoP 4->3 CSA None If you agree, USA could start reinforcement phase. Regards, Thomas
28	2/22/2021 2:45:00 PM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Message	- Interesting rule, Not the best design choice perhaps * Political Control Marker (UNION) placed at Paducah. * Political Control Marker (UNION) placed at Winchester, VA. * Political Control Marker (UNION) placed at Harpers Ferry. - - To you I believe - Regards, Jeff - Logfile written.
27	2/20/2021 4:01:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	USA win 1/1. Both side are eliminated (rule 7.34). CSA: A.Johnston (with Polk and 1sp) retreats to Columbus-KY) USA: Fremont and 1sp remains in Paducah
26	2/20/2021 3:57:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 2 5 2 Message from Union: Small size battle in Paducah (CSA 2sp, USA 1sp) 1st die: CSA, drm+1 (A.Johnston +1) 2nd die: USA, drm+0
25	2/20/2021 3:53:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	CSA win 1*/1. CSA: A.Johnston (with Polk and 1sp enters in Columbus-KY)
24	2/20/2021 3:52:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 2 4 4 Message from Union: Small size battle in Columbus-KY (CSA 3sp, USA 1sp) 1st die: CSA, drm+3 (A.Johnston +1, ratio force +2) 2nd die: USA, drm+0
23	2/20/2021 3:09:00 PM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Play Strategy card as Operations	#75: 2 / Western Concentration Block Confederate player can either remove or demote an army commander in any state except Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Florida for no political cost. OR Confederate Player may move 5 SPs using Strategic Movement (rail connections only) 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. If a general casualty occurs in a battle caused by this card, the Commanding General is eligible, this is an exception to the rules. See 4.5 Remove from deck if event is played. Message from Confederate: - Hummm... * A. Johnston moved Nashville to Clarksville, TN. * 1 Confederate SP moved Nashville to Clarksville, TN. * A. Johnston moved Clarksville, TN to Dover, TN. * 1 Confederate SP moved Clarksville, TN to Dover, TN. * 1 Confederate SP picked up at Dover, TN. * A. Johnston moved Dover, TN to McKenzie. * 2 Confederate SP moved Dover, TN to McKenzie. * A. Johnston moved McKenzie to Humboldt. * 2 Confederate SP moved McKenzie to Humboldt. * A. Johnston moved Humboldt to Memphis. * 2 Confederate SP moved Humboldt to Memphis. * 1 Confederate SP picked up at Memphis. * Polk moved Memphis to Humboldt. * A. Johnston moved Memphis to Humboldt. * 3 Confederate SP moved Memphis to Humboldt. * Polk moved Humboldt to Columbus, KY. * A. Johnston moved Humboldt to Columbus, KY. * 3 Confederate SP moved Humboldt to Columbus, KY. - I don't believe you can do anything to prevent it. - But just in case I'll shoot it back. - If I win at Columbus wewill proceed to Paducah - Logfile written.
22	2/19/2021 2:45:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	2nd activation: Amphibious assault. 1sp from Philadelphia (n0) to Sabine City (n1)
21	2/19/2021 2:44:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	USA win 1*/1. USA : Fremont (n2) enters in Columbus-KY and could continue his move. CSA: Fort removed. Fremont drop 1 and ends his move in Paducah (n1) USA SW: 100- +1 +2 -> 103+ CSA SW: 100+ -1 -3 -> 96-
20	2/19/2021 2:41:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 2 5 3 Message from Union: Small size battle in Columbus-KY (USA 3sp, CSA 1sp) 1st die: USA, drm+2 (ratio force +2) 2nd die: CSA, drm+2 (fort +2)
19	2/19/2021 11:32:00 AM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Message	Jeff> - No reaction, carry one
18	2/18/2021 4:21:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Play Strategy card as Event	#86: 3 / Minor Campaign Conduct up to two moves or conduct one special army-size naval move. No SP, general, or army marker may be moved twice with the same campaign card. You must move a different force each move. Message from Union: As event: 1st activation Fremont (n2), no sp left in St-Louis 1-2) Cairo, pickup 1sp (n3). Cairo (n0) 3) Paducah 4) Columbus-KY I let you resolve (in case of interception or interruption). Regards, Thomas
17	2/18/2021 12:12:00 PM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Play Strategy card as Operations	#11: 2 / Nathaniel Lyon Union places or flips three PC markers in Missouri. The spaces may not contain Confederate SPs or forts. Message from Confederate: - Let's build up loyalty here * Political Control Marker (CONFEDERATE) placed at Charleston, WV. * Political Control Marker (CONFEDERATE) placed at Weston. - Regards, Jeff - Logfile written.
16	2/17/2021 3:53:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Play Strategy card as Operations	#4: 1 / Costly Mistake Pick an enemy army with two or more subordinate generals (includes Cavalry Generals) and randomly determine a target general. On a die roll of 1-3 the chosen general is killed and removed from play. On a die roll of 4-6 the general is wounded and removed from play, but re-enters during the reinforcement phase of the next game turn. Message from Union: USA build a fort in Baltimore. Regards, Thomas
15	2/17/2021 1:59:00 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: Jeff> - Humm.... * Political Control Marker (CONFEDERATE) placed at Franklin, WV. * Political Control Marker (CONFEDERATE) placed at Lewisburg. - Regards, Jeff - Logfile written.
14	2/16/2021 5:49:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Play Strategy card as Operations	#15: 1 / Mosby's Raiders Confederate can remove two Union PC Markers in Virginia within 2 spaces of Winchester, VA. The spaces may contain Union generals, SPs or forts. Message from Union: Add 1PC to Grafton. Regards, Thomas
13	2/16/2021 3:38:00 PM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Play Strategy card as Operations	#105: 1 / Detached Cavalry Played prior to a battle against an army possessing one or more cavalry brigades. The ONLY effects are the Army’s Commanding General’s battle rating (offense or defense) is immediately reduced by 2 and no Cavalry general’s battle ratings may be used in the battle. The effects end at the conclusion of the battle. Cavalry generals are not available for casualty determination. OR: Place one PC marker in any space within four spaces (includes river connections) of a single cavalry brigade. The four space range many not be traced through Northeast Alabama. The space may not contain an enemy SP or fort, but may contain an Ironclad or Torpedoes. Message from Confederate: Jeff> - Okay let's regroup the generals * Beauregard moved Manassas to Strasburg. * J. Johnston moved Strasburg to Manassas. - Regards, Jeff - Logfile written.
12	2/12/2021 5:03:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	CSA win 1/1. USA: AoP retreats to Fredericks (n4) CSA: Beauregard remains in Manassas (n2)
11	2/12/2021 5:03:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 2 3 4 Message from Union: Medium size battle in Manassas (USA 5sp, CSA 3sp) 1st die: USA, drm+1 (McDowell +1) 2nd die: CSA, drm+1 (Beauregard +1)
10	2/11/2021 11:46:00 AM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Message	Jeff> - No joy, back to you for the battle. - Regards, Jeff - Logfile written.
9	2/11/2021 11:45:00 AM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 3 Message from Confederate: - Johnson will attempt to intercept
8	2/8/2021 5:59:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Message	AoP drop 1sp in Winchester and continue its move (n5) 4) Harper’s Ferry, drop 1sp (n4) 5) Frederick, pickup 1sp (n5). Frederick (n0) 6) Manassas You have options, I let you resolve. Regards, Thomas
7	2/8/2021 1:11:00 PM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Message	J. Johnston moved Winchester, VA to Strasburg. * 1 Confederate SP moved Winchester, VA to Strasburg. - bACK TO YOU - Logfile written.
6	2/8/2021 1:10:00 PM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Die roll request	Request: 6-sided die x 1 2 Message from Confederate: - Attempt ot retreat to Strasburg
5	2/6/2021 12:20:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Play Strategy card as Operations	#130: 3 / Union Siege Guns Union plays card at beginning of a battle (or Amphibious Assault) that has a Confederate fort present and cancels Confederate fort die roll modifier in the battle. Remove from deck if event is played. Draw a strategy card. Message from Union: Activate AoP(n4), 1sp left in W-DC 1) Frederick 2) Harper’s Ferry, pickup 2sp (n6). HF (n0) 3) Winchester You have options, I let you resolve. Regards, Thomas
4	2/6/2021 12:00:00 PM	Spring 1861	Union	Draw Strategy cards	4 cards drawn.
3	2/6/2021 11:44:00 AM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Message	We will graciously allow the Union to go first
2	2/6/2021 11:43:00 AM	Spring 1861	Confederate	Draw Strategy cards	4 cards drawn.
1	2/6/2021 7:26:00 AM	Spring 1861	Moderator	Message	Have a good game --- Pools were randomly set up here : http://acts.warhorsesim.com/dynamic/journal.asp?id=79303 The pools are here : https://ftp-tournament.wixsite.com/forthepeople/pools This game must be finished to May, 14th. The winner : please report results as follows to me (used the email on the website) at the end: - the winner; - the side who wins; - the turn the game ended; - Union and CSA SW - Conditions of victory described by the rules (17.2 and 17.3) are met : Y/N - which one : 17.21 , 17.22 , 17.3 - Resigning before condition 17.2 and 17.3 are met or adjudication for time : Y/N Remember Each players will gain some points : 3 for victory, 1 for defeat with a condition described by the rules (17.2x and 17.3), 0 for resigning before condition 17.2 and 17.3 are met or adjudication for time.