barca

For Thursday, AUG 22, the default theme is: August 16-31 -- Flames of War -- Late War -- Eastern Front I will be bringing Germans and Russians from "Fortress Europe" LATE WAR Western Front/D-Day American: If someone would rather do American vs. Germans, my German lists should suffice.

RE: 21st Panzer Division. Looks like there is hope for this formation: http://www.breakthroughassault.co.uk/d-day-german-forces-oberbefehlshaber-west/ "21st Panzer is not present in this book. Fear not though as we have received a note stating that they will be available later on as an official online force with cards" http://www.breakthroughassault.co.uk/d-day-german-forces-too-hot-or-not/ "Well not to stress the point too much more the lack of anything for the 21st Panzer Division was a disappointment until I got to the bottom of the briefing doc and saw the last paragraph stating there would be an additional release of profiles just for the 21st..."

NDNG: NoDiceNoGlory Awake the Fuhrer, The German D-Day book is Spoiled https://nodicenoglory.com/2019/08/17/awake-the-fuhrer-the-german-d-day-book-is-spoiled/ Learning the Lehr: Panzergrenadiers in D-Day German Forces in Normandy, 1944 https://nodicenoglory.com/2019/08/21/learning-the-lehr-panzergrenadiers-in-d-day-german-forces-in-normandy-1944/ List Building for Beach Defense and FJ Kompanies https://nodicenoglory.com/2019/08/19/list-building-for-beach-defense-and-fj-kompanies/ BA: BreakthroughAssault D-DAY GERMAN FORCES – TOO HOT OR NOT! http://www.breakthroughassault.co.uk/d-day-german-forces-too-hot-or-not/ D-DAY: GERMAN FORCES – OBERBEFEHLSHABER WEST http://www.breakthroughassault.co.uk/d-day-german-forces-oberbefehlshaber-west/ D-DAY GERMANS: COMMAND CARDS http://www.breakthroughassault.co.uk/d-day-germans-command-cards/ Added on TUES, 8/27 D-DAY GERMANS: THE THIN GREEN GREY LINE http://www.breakthroughassault.co.uk/d-day-germans-the-thin-green-grey-line/ Es ist Tigerzeit! German Tank Formations D-Day Book https://nodicenoglory.com/2019/08/26/es-ist-tigerzeit-german-tank-formations-d-day-book/ German D-Day Bat Rep https://nodicenoglory.com/2019/08/23/german-d-day-bat-rep/ No Dice No Glory Episode 45: Live from Connections Wargaming 2019 https://nodicenoglory.com/2019/08/27/no-dice-no-glory-episode-45-live-from-connections-wargaming-2019/ P.S. - If you like what these people do, then COMMENT on the articles on the web pages: https://nodicenoglory.com/ http://www.breakthroughassault.co.uk/ LIKE on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/NoDiceNoGlory/ https://www.facebook.com/BreakthroughAssault/ or FOLLOW https://twitter.com/nodicenoglory?lang=en https://twitter.com/ba_blog

There might yet be time for you to lobby your connections at BF to get beutepanzer units into command cards in time for the release of the German SS book in Spring of 2020. Although beutepanzer units were not 'SS', they were specialized. Another option is here: "Community Unit Cards" https://www.flamesofwar.com/Default.aspx?tabid=109&art_id=6088 I would like to see beutepanzer units hit the table and be supported, even if only for casual play.

I feel ur pain: Bad news and good news: Bad news is that Battlefront has this statement for most of the 21st Panzer specialty models: "This product is no longer currently available for sale" My assumption therefore is that in the "D-Day German" Command Card pack there probably will NOT be a command card for 21st Pz Div. Good news is that if someone is still playing 21st Pz Div (in Normandy) in Flames of War 3rd Edition, there are still suppliers for most of the models: Old Glory and QRF (see this thread: "Beckers Funnies and 4th Edition")

I don't have a detailed preview of "D-Day German", yet (the guys over at NDNG are writing their articles), but it seems that "Becker's Funnies" in 21st Panzer Divison will probably not appear in FoW 4th Ed. (lament for Fingolfen's fine modeling work) All of the Battlefront articles that cover these unique conversions have this blurb "This product is no longer currently available for sale" That being said, if someone is nostalgic, and they are still playing Flames of War 3rd Edition, they can use (or build) 21st Pz Div in Normandy. There are still suppliers for most of the models: Old Glory and QRF (see below) The BF articles are also still online. Here is the result of my research: BF Articles on 21st Pz Division in 1944: 21. Panzerdivision in Normandy, with Tom Wise. https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=2191 Push 'em Back! https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=3965 Tom's Luftwaffe Felddivision (uses some of the models listed above) https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=2268 (IT431) Dovunque 35 3-Ton trucks https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=1266 still for sale in BF Online Store (GBX10) Panzer IV H Platoon https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=1606 "The product has been replaced by plastic Panzer IV H Platoon (GBX79)" (GE127) 7.5cm (Sf) 39H and 10.5cm (Sf) 39H Assault Guns https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=606 This product is no longer currently available for sale (GE211) S307(f) (Pioneer) Half-track https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=637 This product is no longer currently available for sale (GE212) S307(f) Reihenwerfer https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=614 This product is no longer currently available for sale (GE213) S307(f) R-Vielfachwerfer https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=615 This product is no longer currently available for sale (GE214) S307(f) (PaK40) Half-track https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=604 This product is no longer currently available for sale (GE245) U304(f) leSPW Half-track https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=594 This product is no longer currently available for sale (GE246) U304(f) 2cm FlaK https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=616 This product is no longer currently available for sale (GE573) 12.2cm FH396(r) howitzer https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=565 This product is no longer currently available for sale (GE723) Panzergrenadier Platoon (Late) https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=1155 This product is no longer currently available for sale (GE887) Major Hans von Luck https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=566 This product is no longer currently available for sale 21st PzDiv German Armor based on French chassis, at Old Glory Miniatures: (GE127) 7.5cm (Sf) 39H Assault Gun - 7.5cm Pak 40 (SF) auf Geschutzwagen 39H (F) https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CD-376A (GE127) 10.5cm (Sf) 39H Assault Gun - 10.5cm le FH18 (SF) auf Geschutzwagen 39H (F) https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CD-376 (GE211) S307(f) (Pioneer) Half-track - - OGM: No equivalent model, See QRF and Scalecreep Minis (GE212) S307(f) Reihenwerfer - - OGM: https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CD-379 (GE213) S307 (f) Vielfachwerfer auf mSPW- - OGM: https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CD-379A (GE214) S307 (f) Pz jager 7.5cm Pak 40- - OGM: https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CD-379B The original BF model is stocked here, limited supply: https://www.miniaturemarket.com/fow-ge214.html (GE245) U304(f) leSPW Half-track - - OGM: No equivalent model, See QRF and Scalecreep Minis (GE246) U304(f) 2cm FlaK - - OGM: No equivalent model, See QRF and Scalecreep Minis (GE573) 12.2cm FH396(r) howitzer - - OGM: No equivalent model (GE887) Major Hans von Luck - - OGM: No equivalent model QRF and Scalecreep Minis: Many of the vehicles are manufactured by QRF, available stateside thru Scalecreep Miniatures Top » Catalog » HISTORICAL MINIATURES » 15mm » WW2 (Special Order Only) » Germany: 21st Panzer http://www.scalecreep.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=3723_1483_2813_2885 Other German Armor based on French chassis, at Old Glory Miniatures: Artillerie Beobachtungswagen - auf hotchkiss H39 https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CD-376B 4.7cm Pak (t) auf Pz.Kpfw. 35R (f) ohne TURM https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CD-375 15cm sFH13/1 (sf) auf Geschutzenwagen Lorraine Sclepper(f) (sd.kfz 135/1) https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CD-374A 7.5cm Pak 40/1 auf Geschutzenwagen Lorraine Sclepper (f)(sd.kfz 135) https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CD-374 Sdkfz 251/22D (75mm Pack 40) https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CD-317F

D-Day German Preorders https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=6637 Releases from Early September through Late October Fallschirmjaegers, Pumas, Armoured Recon, 8.8cm Tank-hunters, Jagdpanzer IV, to name a few... Podcast review/look ahead - D-Day German: No Dice No Glory Episode 43: Tactics Talk #8

That will be up to the GM(s). I think that we already have 1 or 2 volunteers, but I am not naming names until they confirm their commitment. SAT 23 NOV, I prefer not to do that day because I am hosting a boardgame that Saturday. I could cancel it, but prefer not to. SAT the 30th is on Thanksgiving weekend, so participation would be low.

WHAT: Annual PDX Flames of War TANKS-giving event WHEN: SAT, November 9th, 2019, from 11 AM to ? Setup time for GameMasters: 10-11 AM WHERE: Oregon City Geeks and Games ( 1656 C Beavercreek Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045 ) WHO, Hosts: Rose City Dukes and Duchesses veteran players WHO, players: Both Veteran and new players FEE: $5.00 SPLIT FORMAT: SET #1: Pre-set Missions (a.k.a. "Lend-Lease"). We supply the terrain, miniatures and coaching. Airborne mission. (I am modifying the mission in the book) Beach Assault mission (again forces already at table) May do a 3rd preset mission (TBD) SET #2: Several tables for bring-your-own Minis and terrain. Rules: 4th edition Flames of War Forces: 90pt LW , Western Front D-Day (preferred but not required, Eastern front also work) Casual games, Not a tournament. PRIZES: Door prizes for those who play at least 1 of the preset missions. The rest of the prizes will be raffled. earlier thread (April 2019) TANKS-giving 2019 event in NW Oregon - SW Washington

THUR, AUG 15: Theme = LW D-Day American. - - I am bringing and can loan: Fortress Europe - German Panzer List Fortress Europe - German infantry company (HQ + 2 Gren PLTs) with some support D-Day American - Veteran Sherman Tank Company .

THUR, AUG 8: Theme = LW D-Day American. I might be arriving late - between 6:30 and 6:45 I am bringing Fortress Europe - German Panzer List Fortress Europe - German infantry company (HQ + 2 Gren PLTs) with some support D-Day American - Veteran Sherman Tank Company .

Ace of Aces: Bloody Omaha Ace Campaign Card Pack FW262B Bloody Omaha Campaign Card Pack - article - https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=6613 Pre-order SEP FW262B Bloody Omaha Campaign Card Pack $12.00 https://www.flamesofwar.com/online_store.aspx?CategoryID=13799 Beach Assault Mission Terrain Pack Pre-order SEP FW262A D-Day: Beach Assault Mission Terrain Pack $20.00 https://www.flamesofwar.com/online_store.aspx?CategoryID=13799 https://www.flamesofwar.com/online_store.aspx?CategoryID=13809

Change of plans: THUR, AUG 1: I will not be attending. have a family commiyment that takes precedence. Sse y'all next Thursday, or SAT AUG 3 at GG for Team Yankee: Team Yankee Learn-to-Play: August 3rd, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Guardian Games Team Yankee Battles: August 3rd, 1:30-5:00 PM at Guardian Games

Reminder: Team Yankee Learn-to-Play: August 3rd, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Guardian Games Team Yankee Battles: August 3rd, 1:30-5:00 PM at Guardian Games

THUR, AUG 1: Theme = LW D-Day American. I am bringing German Panzer List from Fortress Europe and American Sherman Tank Company from D-Day American.

SAT August 17 (3rd SAT) - Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game (2-5 players)

SAT August 17 (3rd SAT) - Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game (2-5 players)

On the main page, scoll down to: "Lessons From The Front: 4th Edition Last Updated 25 July 2019" Note that there are some useful clarifications on Assaults on pp. 4-6, and about Holding Objectives on p. 7

I will be there, 12-5 11-5 PM. Brining both LW FoW and Team Yankee

Ref the old 2x8 Barbed wire terrain/defences, they are still available and being manufactured and sold by BF: Old (2x8 inch) Barbed wire terrain obstacles, Great War: BB132 Barbed Wire Obstacles, Contains 4 Barbed Wire Obstacles ARTICLE: https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=3152 PRODUCT: https://www.flamesofwar.com/Default.aspx?tabid=79&ProductID=4561 PRODUCT: https://www.flamesofwar.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=4561 Old (2x8 inch) Barbed wire terrain obstacles, Fate of a Nation BB129 Desert Barbed Wire Obstacles ARTICLE: https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=2957 PRODUCT: https://shop.battlefront.co.nz/product/bb129/?ph=520e08a63daa08ffebfa06f6

For THU, July 25th, my plan is same as last week: Bring Team Yankee (US and SOV), and maybe borrow Ami's and Germs if no Team Yankee game.

BTW, Soulder3 had a question about how do we use the wire obstacle markes? ANS: Same as the minefield markers: 2" radius from the edge of the marker token. This means that your 2"x8" rectangular minefield terrain will not be compatible with Late-War v4. To replace these, I plan on building rectangular 2"x5" barbed wire models glued onto painted compact discs. The rectangular part is for the 3D visual/modeling presentation, while the base disc represents the rules/functional area of the wire. I think that 2"x8" rectangular minefield terrain might still be compatible with Great War and FOAN, but I will have to check those rule books to be certain.

The Guys at NoDiceNoGlory explain the points somewhat differently: " Another aspect of this mission is a different force point approach. IF the attacker has 150 points to spend the defender only gets 75 (meaning 1/2) and then has 48 points of fortifications + 6 minefields and + 6 barb wire sections. " As I pointed out in the first part of this thread, we should have some practice sessions before including a larger group of players. I also stated " Making the German side interesting takes practice and scenario-building " It may be that after playtesting, we decide to create scenarios that have most of the elements of the book missions, but are modified for balance and player engagement, based on our lessons in the playtesting. I am also looking at the v3 Books for ideas and adaptations of scenarios and missions: Normandy Battles Bloody Omaha Atlantik Wall

https://www.youtube.com/user/flamesofwar How To: Airborne Landings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plwDIwQ24MU How To: Beach Assaults https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuY4xUJztmg FUBAR: Battle Report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19pP1zaILFk D-Day Beach Assault Terrain Pack Unboxing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKISKxVinBU List Tech, 29th Assault Company https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO1PaatfSFE D-Day American Q&A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7YN9AG-yMo

Have one sign up and two other possible.Use our meetup to reserve your seat: barca's Immersion Games presents "Stone Age, the Anniversary Edition" On Saturday, July 20th at Guardian games - In the Big Dungeon Room Start time: 11:00 AM - $5.00 fee - towards room rental Up to 4 players. Sign up on our meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Rose-City-Dukes-and-Duchesses-Tabletop-Wargaming-Group/events/262979379