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RE: How do you play?
Well, I will toss in a post to this thread.
As for my play, I started with solo and FtF many years ago, but many of the FtF players dropped off and I was reduced to solo. Within the last three years, yes Vince we have been Skype'ing for 3 years, my play in PG has picked up with play by Skype. I believe both complement each other, playing solo helps work out tactics and playing via Skype helps prove or disprove them.
As for the layout, I have a rebuilt enclosed porch that allows me to setup games and play, but the size of the table limits me to 4 board or 1 AK/DR map. I have a smaller table to hold the status counters charts other games etc. With this space, I am usually able to get good light during the day and in warmer weather open the doors and windows, to which some of my night time Skype opponents have commented on hearing the crickets.
As for the Skype games, I find myself playing more of these type of games rather than solo. Why? Time. I find it harder for me to setup and continue a game before something comes up and I have to break it down. As for the plays, I have very many and very good opponents. Credits go to Vince for being the longest continual player, Wayne for my current Fall of France opponent, a tie with Shad and ArmyDuck for the farthest players, Hugmenot for having his son wipe out a platoon of infantry and Tony Langston for being my newest Skype player. I have also played the PG King UpintheAttic, who is truely a ringer for the game.
Back to my plays, I use some homemade charts for time/status. I use the blue/red move fires, I use the white on red/black and the red/black on white for status of both sides. For dice, no towers for me, but the nice thud of dice green velvet on a homemade dice tray. For dice, 2 sets, one for each side and the 3 for FoW, which is not optional for me. I also have some counters with just the unit emblem on it for status, hidden units, control etc.
I also use the OBA counters with a major upgrade, I use both sides. One side has the explosion and another that has a shell. This helps me place the fire on the units on the board as well as flip them over to show they have fired or not.
Another plus for Skype, I can setup the board as I like. I tend to "spread" units around in a hex, which FtF is impossible and messy. But I can manage them without loosing their position and is far better than a massive counter tower falling over.
As for food and beverage, many have heard me munching breakfast or dinner during our games. The second table also helps this.
For map plexiglass is a must. I hate the "waves" that the folds in the maps create. It is also easier to maneuver the counters too.
Sorry to cut this off but I have to go, I will do more later. Just like my games they have to take a back set to life.
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