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Post by garrisonchisholm on Jul 4, 2023 8:12:53 GMT -6
LOL obie-kaybee! (my kids say that, not sure where its from)
Firstly, this issue may only be with minelaying subs, but they do not take multiple names. I commissioned 12 coastal subs after this screen-shot and they were named normally, O-2 to O-13.
Secondly, a lot of winning with a small nation is being somewhat adroit in your decisions to run away. Unfortunately the ports are extremely difficult to trigger entry on. Could we move the detection zones a bit further out?
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Post by garrisonchisholm on Jul 3, 2023 15:33:40 GMT -6
Where would you like bugs reported jeeweej, here or by DM? (nothing huge, just ... well, its my job lol)
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Post by garrisonchisholm on Jun 12, 2023 7:09:13 GMT -6
As soon as this week clears up for me I'm going to be taking a look at this, I spent a lot of time testing a RTW2 Holland mod and enjoyed it quite a bit.
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Post by garrisonchisholm on Jun 10, 2023 7:45:04 GMT -6
Good morning all. As might be gauged by the two-week delay I will be needing to put this AAR on pause now due to some RL stressors I need to manage. I will finish it eventually, I have two other complete AARs here which are completed (or nearly completed), the second of which deals with RTW3 and was written at a very interesting time in development. It begins with some decent models but also my own crap-tastic design work, but by mid-game the fantastic "Built By JW" designs start to be shown off. I also dive into the aircraft generator rather deeper than was intended and illustrate what you can get out of it story-wise.
nws-online.proboards.com/thread/6146/dlc-italy-aar
As soon as I feel myself on firm footing I will see about re-starting this. I have the next section already played and all the photos to support it, its just going to take the work to draft.
My apologies for the needed hiatus.
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Post by garrisonchisholm on Jun 6, 2023 12:25:18 GMT -6
Where can I buy the plastic model kits? Heck, just wait until akosjaccik gets Time & his 3D-rendering mitts on these. :]
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Post by garrisonchisholm on Jun 3, 2023 12:26:45 GMT -6
This first isn't THAT much of a stretch, but I thought I would post it in case someone hadn't thought of it before and Pro Tips sounds like a more re-usable thread name.
A re-fit like this might not seem to make a terrible lot of sense given the fragility of the stern missiles, however in this design I had previously had a very large stern gallery of 3" AAA so from the start the after turret has been an L turret, thus having a restricted firing arc over the rear. Unnecessary, but a nod to realism, even if it is self-limiting.
So the brilliant idea would be to surprise the enemy with 12 missiles once the retreat order is given ? It indeed seem like an odd setup, but I quite love the look of gun cruisers with ASM. Give then quite an interesting look. Or it could be that I just forgot to change their facing. The world will never know!
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Post by garrisonchisholm on Jun 3, 2023 4:12:19 GMT -6
This first isn't THAT much of a stretch, but I thought I would post it in case someone hadn't thought of it before and Pro Tips sounds like a more re-usable thread name.
A re-fit like this might not seem to make a terrible lot of sense given the fragility of the stern missiles, however in this design I had previously had a very large stern gallery of 3" AAA so from the start the after turret has been an L turret, thus having a restricted firing arc over the rear. Unnecessary, but a nod to realism, even if it is self-limiting.
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Post by garrisonchisholm on May 28, 2023 9:57:19 GMT -6
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Post by garrisonchisholm on May 26, 2023 8:51:05 GMT -6
I agree with all your points Director, especially for new users the "same appearance- same function" would help enormously, as well as considering veteran user's aggravation.
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Post by garrisonchisholm on May 21, 2023 11:29:58 GMT -6
At the renewal of hostilities a cruiser force was sent to counter a Chinese raiding force known to be destined for the Korean coast. Commander Komura took the 4 Tokiwas to sea, and for the first time one of the Hashidates was in accompaniment with the scouting force. In clear and calm conditions the enemy was sited as predicted after dawn. Komura directed the division to draw parallel to the Chinese line and close. Firing commenced but within a short span Tokiwa's rudder was hit, causing her to pirouette out of line. The Tokiwa suffered numerous blows and was reduced to 10 knots. Captain Arita of the Yakumo reduced the column's speed and turned about to stay near his commander, however the volume of fire received from the enemy was heavy and swiftly caused significant damage. Arita now worried for the fate of the command thrust upon him, and began to take the remainder of the division away towards his friendly shore batteries, first at 10 knots, but finally at merely 8. The Chinese forces smelled blood, and left the Tokiwa to meet her fate while speedily closing down and smothering the Japanese with fire. Arita boldly kept his 3 ships together, resolving they would live or die as one. Just as she was disappearing from sight Tokiwa signaled she would make for Chemulpo, so Arita ordered Hasidate to return to his commander and provide escort. One could hardly call it a running battle as the Japanese force plodded away from the field, however as the day wore on the Chinese ships finally began to show wear, first one and then another cruiser dropping out of line to withdraw westward. At last as evening approached the Chinese abandoned their harassment. Arita's 3 burning cruisers resolutely continued to make 8 knots to the east-southeast. Arita expected to hear of the loss of Tokiwa once they finally made port in the pre-dawn dark of the next day, but much to his surprise... The reckless pursuit by the Chinese forces had cost them, and their force had not returned to port while Komura's had. Arita was commended by telegram from his commander, though vit would take a while to get Tokiwa back to her home berth. Keeping the ships together had, narrowly, proven the decisive factor. It would be a few months before the squadron would be fit for sea again, but it was an unexpected victory. The only disappointing news came at the end of the day when an intelligence memo cast details on the 3 new Chinese battleships currently under construction in England. Japan's own battleships would need to arrive in greater numbers to match them. ...and the Hashidate? During the whole morning's action before she withdrew with Tokiwa, she managed to fire her main gun exactly once.
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Post by garrisonchisholm on May 20, 2023 13:49:17 GMT -6
Apologies this has taken so long, I have a lot of plates spinning at the moment. However, here is what we know about the Chinese 10" armed 'corvettes', though we should likely call them monitors. The '-2' quality gun can be used through many more hull sizes and types, and as well allows you to reproduce the Brandenburgs with their 3 twin turrets.
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Post by garrisonchisholm on May 17, 2023 0:32:35 GMT -6
I will get to that- my apologies, its been a bit of a long 10 days but I'll be able to return to it shortly.
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Post by garrisonchisholm on May 1, 2023 19:50:54 GMT -6
Akimo returned to Japan and with indignant fervor set about trying to orchestrate sticking a finger in the eye of every regional power he could, starting with the Japanese Army. Entirely dissatisfied with the Army's pace of decision making he bent whatever arms he needed to to begin the cohesive training of all 4 naval district's (Kure, Maizuru, Sasebo, & Yokosuka) Special Naval Landing Forces in both grand tactical and strategic operations. After just a few months the training became more specified as Southern Korea seemed to begin dissolving following the withdrawal of Chinese forces. In February a local warlord declared he was breaking away from the Kingdom and Japan seized its chance, landing two Kaiheidan armies at both Pusan & ancient Mokp'o and swiftly routing all opposition. By the time the Army had managed to make divisions available the Navy had broken any semblance of domestic control and the Prefecture of Korea was formed. Despite the Sino-Japanese Peace signed at Manila just 6 months before the international reaction was subdued, perhaps an indication that most of the parties had been “talked into” participating and had doubted success would be as complete as they'd been sold on. When addressed about the Japanese “invasion” by the Press, Akimo (as the public voice of the Navy) blamed China for the dense lair of iniquities the Chinese 'peace keepers' had left behind when they withdrew. Chinese aristocracy immediately expressed sharp outrage, and the next month they had all their major surface units mobilized, a readiness state which was matched by Admiral Yamamoto while Akimo stirred the government to provide more support for the Navy. In June there was turmoil in the Liaotung Peninsula and the Navy sent a cruiser squadron to support the evacuation of Japanese citizens and protect their shipping. The next month France and the USA signed a mutual defense treaty, but there was no direct evidence it was related to developments in the Asian theatre. Several months later in November tensions had begun to moderate a bit when Akimo was delicately approached by the Chinese Ambassador asking if Japan would match China if their naval budget were reduced. Akimo none-to-discretely wrote back, “only after one touch of the armored gauntlet”, which was in fact very close to sticking his finger in the ambassador's eye. 7 months later – all the while pairs of Hashidates completing and new pairs being ordered – the Prime Minister returned from a visit to China to discuss the Korean territorial boundary and suggested at a cabinet meeting that China had again extended an olive branch which would lead to lower tensions and expenditures. The long silence following was broken by Akimo murmuring none-too-quietly to himself, “the crew of Asama had had no such choice between peace and war.” No further word was spoken upon the matter. In July the Governor of Korea voiced concerns about Chinese Army Regulars taking positions opposing Korean Defense Forces and the Navy broadly proclaimed that it would support the Japanese investment in Korea, sending substantial forces to appear off either coast. After a few months of occasional low-level skirmishing there was a pro-Chinese uprising in the now remnant Korean Kingdom, and those squadrons were pressed in close to coastal towns to threaten Korea with quiet compliance. The uprising was not so much put down as 'discouraged' and the Chinese ploy failed. A full year passed with only petty insults being shared, while a series of 5” batteries were constructed in Korea. As 1894 waned a large class of gunboats was completed, freeing up cruisers from future trade protection needs. In October China demanded Japanese withdrawal from Korea, to which Japan responded that first would come war. Tensions were extremely elevated. At last however the latest dockyard improvements were finished and, at 10,000 tons, a domestic battleship could be considered. The Spanish Governor had not been wrong, Japan had had no answer for the Chinese battleships- and in fact 3 more battleships of unknown type were under construction in England at that very moment. Thus, a ship was drafted which could at least meet such an enemy in battle, and hopefully after none-too-long in greater numbers. For the moment such ships must do, though everyone admitted that they were only ships of the moment, significant improvements must still be made to even match ships which were at sea 5 years previously. These were a simple stop-gap. Design studies ordered in January of '95, one month later the Korean Governor was assassinated by pro-Chinese dissidents. Japan issued an ultimatum which went unacknowledged, and so in February war was again declared.
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Post by garrisonchisholm on Apr 30, 2023 17:24:27 GMT -6
The Bitter Fumes
As the designated Imperial representative for the Chinese surrender Oji-Chuzai Chui Senzai Akimo was received at the Hotel de Oriente' in Manila with due aplomb. He found nothing wanting as the staff and local consulate personnel briefed him on the next morning's meetings. Several regional powers also had sent representatives as witnesses, which meetings would likely consume the entirety of the afternoon following lunch. The war had terminated brilliantly, with the army finally convinced to prepare an invasion fleet for Shanghai in September the Chinese government appealed in both October and November for meetings to cease hostilities. His Majesty had instructed our intermediaries to push for hard terms, and with the final sortie of Chinese battleships being easily avoided the Dowager Empress had been forced to concede. It had taken Akimo only a week to arrive. The following morning he was shown into the meeting room with his staff to find not only two parties at the table, but 5, as governors or ambassadors from England, France, Germany, and America were already seated. Akimo felt his blood go cold with rage, such indiscretions should not take place in diplomacy. Cool courtesies were exchanged, and the Spanish Governor in Manila rose & spoke, as host of the gathering. His high, aristocratic timber sounding especially grating to Akimo's party; “My dear colleagues. Today we gather to conclude the peaceful cessation of hostilities of this most unfortunate war of Oriental powers. The Empires of both Japan and China must agree to coexist in their mutual seas and lands, for the mutual prosperity of all Asian mercantile interests.” Akimo's face did not twitch, but he was sure his eyes involuntarily dilated. “As has been demonstrated by 8 months of conflict, the two belligerents cannot injure each other; the Empire of China is unwilling to assail the people of Japan, and the Empire of Japan has no answer to China's 4 battleships.” The Governor paused here to raise a glass of water and drink from it, while an aid swiftly drew the curtains of the luxurious lounge, showing the expanse of Manila Bay, now occupied by 15 arrived-by-night battleships of 4 nations, foremost being the United States of America. “It should be clear to both parties involved in this pointless conflict that a simple cessation of hostilities is the only course of action. The region's governing powers, likewise concerned for the fair execution of trade, will be meeting with the Chinese delegation in the coming months to discuss the efficient prosecution of their coastal harbor-business.” Akimo could see the writing plain as day, and said nothing. There were 4 other grandiose and flowery speeches that day, but they were only fuming offal. ...Akimo had not thought he could despise the West more. A White Peace was signed that day.
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Post by garrisonchisholm on Apr 30, 2023 14:47:43 GMT -6
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