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RE: Shad is published at last Vassal - zombydawg - 09-19-2013
(09-19-2013, 12:03 PM)tlangston28 Wrote:(09-19-2013, 01:31 AM)zombydawg Wrote: Of course, the ultimate Panzer Grenadier VASSAL experience would be a module that included all the maps and all the pieces from everything. You still would only be able to play the scenarios you had the scenario books for. I have a Lock n Load module like that on my computer and I am able to play the scenarios from the Band of Heros, but not anything from Not One Step Back. I get to look at the Russian pieces, but only play the game ftf when my opponent brings over his game (then we just set up the cardboard - which is always the best way to play).
Hey Zombydawg,
I have that same Lock N' Load module and I have the hard copy of the 2nd edition Band Of Heroes. I really liked the system but only played one solo and there is really no support site for LNL as there is for PG. However, if you are interested, I wouldn't mind playing via VASSAL.
PM me if there is any interest in that.
Of course, I am also one of the Skype players that Vince mentioned for PG so that is always an option as well.
That sounds good. I've played LnL a few times and I have made set-up files for all the BoH scenarios (that means all the pieces are pulled; you just have to set them up. I just ordered the Airborne VASSAL module which is why I am at this site. I haven't had many opportunities to play PG ftf, so I'm really excited about it. When I have played VASSAL I have used either Skype or Ventrillo.
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal - tlangston28 - 09-19-2013
(09-19-2013, 12:24 PM)zombydawg Wrote:(09-19-2013, 12:03 PM)tlangston28 Wrote:(09-19-2013, 01:31 AM)zombydawg Wrote: Of course, the ultimate Panzer Grenadier VASSAL experience would be a module that included all the maps and all the pieces from everything. You still would only be able to play the scenarios you had the scenario books for. I have a Lock n Load module like that on my computer and I am able to play the scenarios from the Band of Heros, but not anything from Not One Step Back. I get to look at the Russian pieces, but only play the game ftf when my opponent brings over his game (then we just set up the cardboard - which is always the best way to play).
Hey Zombydawg,
I have that same Lock N' Load module and I have the hard copy of the 2nd edition Band Of Heroes. I really liked the system but only played one solo and there is really no support site for LNL as there is for PG. However, if you are interested, I wouldn't mind playing via VASSAL.
PM me if there is any interest in that.
Of course, I am also one of the Skype players that Vince mentioned for PG so that is always an option as well.
That sounds good. I've played LnL a few times and I have made set-up files for all the BoH scenarios (that means all the pieces are pulled; you just have to set them up. I just ordered the Airborne VASSAL module which is why I am at this site. I haven't had many opportunities to play PG ftf, so I'm really excited about it. When I have played VASSAL I have used either Skype or Ventrillo.
I am currently playing the Airborne VASSAL game with Shad (the site's creator) using logfiles. However, if you have a small PG scenario in mind, it isn't too much to play PG via Skype. I wrote a small summary of how this works in a post about 5 months ago.
LnL would probably play faster and can probably be completed in an evening - where PG is probably more likely to be a 2 session game for shorter scenarios (counters and turns) where larger ones can take up to 4 or more sessions.
Let me know at tlangston28 at comcast dot net (e-mail disguised to prevent spam harvesting) or use the "PM" button below if you want to discuss getting a time/scenario selected at some point.
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal - zombydawg - 09-19-2013
(09-19-2013, 02:28 PM)tlangston28 Wrote:(09-19-2013, 12:24 PM)zombydawg Wrote:(09-19-2013, 12:03 PM)tlangston28 Wrote:(09-19-2013, 01:31 AM)zombydawg Wrote: Of course, the ultimate Panzer Grenadier VASSAL experience would be a module that included all the maps and all the pieces from everything. You still would only be able to play the scenarios you had the scenario books for. I have a Lock n Load module like that on my computer and I am able to play the scenarios from the Band of Heros, but not anything from Not One Step Back. I get to look at the Russian pieces, but only play the game ftf when my opponent brings over his game (then we just set up the cardboard - which is always the best way to play).
Hey Zombydawg,
I have that same Lock N' Load module and I have the hard copy of the 2nd edition Band Of Heroes. I really liked the system but only played one solo and there is really no support site for LNL as there is for PG. However, if you are interested, I wouldn't mind playing via VASSAL.
PM me if there is any interest in that.
Of course, I am also one of the Skype players that Vince mentioned for PG so that is always an option as well.
That sounds good. I've played LnL a few times and I have made set-up files for all the BoH scenarios (that means all the pieces are pulled; you just have to set them up. I just ordered the Airborne VASSAL module which is why I am at this site. I haven't had many opportunities to play PG ftf, so I'm really excited about it. When I have played VASSAL I have used either Skype or Ventrillo.
I am currently playing the Airborne VASSAL game with Shad (the site's creator) using logfiles. However, if you have a small PG scenario in mind, it isn't too much to play PG via Skype. I wrote a small summary of how this works in a post about 5 months ago.
LnL would probably play faster and can probably be completed in an evening - where PG is probably more likely to be a 2 session game for shorter scenarios (counters and turns) where larger ones can take up to 4 or more sessions.
Let me know at tlangston28 at comcast dot net (e-mail disguised to prevent spam harvesting) or use the "PM" button below if you want to discuss getting a time/scenario selected at some point.
I just ordered airborne and haven't received it yet, so I'm not ready to play that. I would really like to learn the PG system better. It's been a little while but I think I could play BoH.
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal - stear - 10-06-2013
Les, did your copy of Airborne 3.0 arrive yet?
Has anyone made use of Shad's module? Any idea from Mike as to how popular a download it has been? And how is the Elsenborn one progressing? If there is hope for that, there is hope for the other game series.
-Jim
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal - Hugmenot - 10-06-2013
I am playing an Airborne scenario via VASSAL with Shad. It's a bit slower than playing with two board setup via Skype but it is a very effective tool if you want to play by email.
I already told Shad I may play 4 to 6 Elsenborn Ridge scenarios at the same time via email once the VASSAL module is out. I played a lot of correspondence chess in my life and I am perfectly fine with games lasting several months.
I expect we will see a VASSAL module for a GWAS game next year James. Out of curiosity, if you were to pick a game, even a game that will be published soon, which one would you like to be the first to have a GWAS module?
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal - zombydawg - 10-07-2013
(10-06-2013, 06:29 AM)stear Wrote: Les, did your copy of Airborne 3.0 arrive yet?
Has anyone made use of Shad's module? Any idea from Mike as to how popular a download it has been? And how is the Elsenborn one progressing? If there is hope for that, there is hope for the other game series.
-Jim
I got the booklet and the module. All I've done so far is set up some pieces for the first scenario. I wonder how the strongpoints will work on VASSAL.
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal - stear - 10-07-2013
Hi Daniel,
At the risk of getting flame-throwered away by Andrew for slightly off-topic, I'll answer quick:
Pacific Crossroads.
It's a good game, a good number of scenarios, no subs / aircraft, and... Mike indicates he's storing a number of them!
It did not sell as well as SWWAS Coral Sea. After that, maybe Plan Gold. Remember the Maine and Russo-Japanese War would be good candidates, based on the counter mix.
Does VASSAL allow for double-blind play, i.e. handling search functions etc? That was one of the best features of the spreadsheet / VB program Russel and I made to handle GWAS operational. Double-blind makes for awesome GWAS / SWWAS games.
Did I mention I own 4 PG games?
-Jim
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal - Shad - 10-07-2013
(10-07-2013, 12:55 PM)stear Wrote: Does VASSAL allow for double-blind play, i.e. handling search functions etc? That was one of the best features of the spreadsheet / VB program Russel and I made to handle GWAS operational. Double-blind makes for awesome GWAS / SWWAS games.
Not out of the box. It supports custom Java scripts, so if you could make it work within Excel someone who knows Java could certainly write a plugin for the VASSAL client.
However, such enhanced functionality is very rarely seen in VASSAL mods. So for most practical purposes I'd say no, it doesn't support double-blind play without a referee.
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal - campsawyer - 10-07-2013
Jim, your spreadsheet is still the best. There is no referee functionality in Vassal. It would be nice to see the functionslity of the spreadsheet web enabled somehow.
RE: Shad is published at last Vassal - tlangston28 - 10-08-2013
I looked at the internals of that spreadsheet to see if it could be transferred effectively to a web-based interface (after our game of Pacific Crossroads using that spreadsheet, Alan) and I think it can be done but the site would have to act similar to Hamete. which I believe is a blog-based site.
I have done a little digging into it to see how it could be done but haven't found enough info to start a project like that. It would make playing GWAS via Skype really simple.