Post by: MonkeyHead on February 13, 2013, 12:58:09 pm
On the 6th of June 1944 at 6.30 AM the liberation of Europe began. Around 160000 soldiers from allied nations stormed France, and for many it would be the last thing they ever did. This is your chance to be one of them.
This game is semi-inspired by Monk12's Roll to Pierce the Heavens, which can be found here (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=121792.0). Like that game, I anticipate a high rate of character death.
Setting
Gentlemen, your target is the seaside village of Les Moulins, which lies in the centre of Omaha beach at the border between Dog Red and Easy Green sectors.
Spoiler: Map (click to show/hide)
Yea, thats right. I drew a sort of historically accurate map of a section of Omaha beach in paint. Each "sort of square" is around 5m to a side.
Your mission is complete if enough soldiers survive to reach and hold the 9 tiles around (CC, 9), or if you eliminate a signifigant portion of the German defenders. This might prove difficult.
Spoiler: Terrain (click to show/hide)
Who Are You?
3 distinct groups of soldiers stormed Omaha beach. First up is the 29th Infantry Division, a green bunch of recruits just out of training. Electing to play as one of the 29th will net you only a very minor bonus depending on bio, but no penalty malus, as you have seen no combat yet. Secondly you could be one of the 1st Infantry Division, a veteran body of men already battle hardened from action in north Africa and Italy. Electing to play as one of the 1st will earn you both a more signifigant bonus and malus than one of the 29th, and also a +1 to cover rolls. Last but not least are the US Rangers, sent for thier skills in taking out hard to reach enemy emplacements. Playing as one of these nets you a bonus and malus (thanks to time served in north Africa and Italy), and a +1 to your rate of movement.
You are free to create your own character, providing it fits the situation and time period. First sign up for each division gets Capt., next gets Sgt., the rest get Pvt. All 3 groups had the usual mix of riflemen, heavy gunners, medics and suchlike, so be creative!
Spoiler: Character Sheet (click to show/hide)
Who are you up against?
The 352nd Infantry Division stands between you and your objective. They are mainly raw teenage recruits, but count amongst thier number a core of veterans from the eastern front. They are well armed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_World_War_II_infantry_weapons#.C2.A0Nazi_Germany) - you have been warned. The enemy has 4 distinct bunkers, each will get one "move" per turn, though what they have in store for you will remain a suprise for now.
The Rolls
Turns represent time in the order of magnitude of around 180 seconds or so. You are allowed a base movement of 5 actions (any combination of move, fire, take cover, reload or other action) per turn. Specifiy the target tile for your movement and it will be rolled for - each tile will cost one action to move into. You may attack as many times per turn with whatever weapon you have at your disposal. The outcome of your attack will be rolled for. You may attack first then move, move first then attack, or attack on the move, but the outcome will be weapon, character, and situation dependant. Taking cover will cost an action, and this will be rolled for. Attack rolls are compared to cover rolls to determine if a shot hits or not. If you are hit, most damage rolls will lead to your death. Sorry!
I will be using this roller. (http://www.wizards.com/dnd/dice/dice.htm)
All rolls will be carried out on a standard d6, with the usual 6 = good to 1 = very ungood scale, with my interpretations being used to flesh out the narrative. Specific bonuses and maluses will be applied for the user of the weapon and the situation it is being used in. For example, you dont want to be using a Bazooka in CQ.
So, have it it - feel free to sign up below. I hope to start in 24 to 48 hours, depending on interest level.
Post by: scapheap on February 13, 2013, 01:18:01 pm
Age: 31
Division: 1st Infantry Division.
Gear: Standard M-1943 uniform, M1 Garand(scoped), Smith & Wesson Model 10 plus .30-06 Springfield rifles cartridges and .38 Long Colt cartridges.
Short Bio: Former farm boy, the air headed Jake joined the 1st Infantry Division for action and did not regret it one bit. His squad do wonder how his lack of awareness has not killed him yet.
Post by: Freshmaniscoolman on February 13, 2013, 01:32:51 pm
Age: Old enough to sign up.
Division: 1st Infantry Divison?
Gear: Standard M-1943 uniform, Arisaka Type 99, Pistolet wz.35 Vis and a sword he acquired from his father.
Short bio: Sergeant Johnson Ryan (or Sergeant Ryan in short) uses his sword to kill nearby enemies, on the sword the name of his father is written, and on the handle of the sword lies a dried bit of his father's blood, who was shot to death, Private Ryan now seeks revenge. Sergeant Ryan has 6 fingers due to a birth defect.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 13, 2013, 01:37:09 pm
Freshmaniscoolman: 1) How would an American GI get thier hands on an AK-47 before D-Day? 2) Revenge against who exactly?
Post by: Freshmaniscoolman on February 13, 2013, 01:37:47 pm
Scapheap: You can claim the rank of Captain if you so wish.
Freshmaniscoolman: 1) How would an American GI get thier hands on an AK-47 before D-Day? 2) Revenge against who exactly?
I modified it. Well, revenge against the you know, the people who killed him.
Post by: scapheap on February 13, 2013, 01:46:31 pm
Scapheap: You can claim the rank of Captain if you so wish.Done and edited bio to reflex that
Post by: penguinofhonor on February 13, 2013, 01:53:04 pm
Age: 21
Division: 29th Infantry Division
Gear: Standard M-1943 uniform, Winchester Model 1897 plus appropriate amount of ammo, grenades, trench knife
Medium Bio: Jackson Gristle was once a World War 1 reenactor in the 22nd century, spending all his days dreaming about the glory of war. On his 20th birthday, he volunteered to test out a time machine and got sent back to the year 1943. It was a one-way trip. Since then, he has enlisted and is prepared to face one of the most grueling and famous battles of the war. His only goal is to die and leave a big enough mark on history that people in the 22nd century will know their machine worked. He has no plans to use his knowledge from the future to do anything crazy - he loves the war too much to change it. To those around him, he just appears to be a good soldier, if a little difficult to surprise.
Forgive me for not knowing about the amount of shit to carry, I'm not a big war person. And if that bio isn't allowed, I'll begrudgingly change it.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 13, 2013, 01:58:21 pm
Post by: penguinofhonor on February 13, 2013, 01:59:08 pm
Post by: miauw62 on February 13, 2013, 02:40:30 pm
This is too good to pass up tough.
Spoiler: I fail at tags (click to show/hide)
Post by: TCM on February 13, 2013, 03:03:32 pm
Age: 24
Division: 1st Infantry Division
Gear: Standard M-1943 uniform, MP-40, Luger, 2 Model 39 Hand Grenades (All looted off of dead/POW German soldiers), Tanto Samurai Knife (Family Antique)
Short Bio: Hirisho Tsutome was leading a fairly normal life as an American born, Japanese bank accountant. However, in the midst of WWII, Hirisho and his entire family were forcibly placed in an interment camp due to their heritage. Hirisho hated the time he and his family had to endure, until he learned off a draft that allowed young men to enter, as well as promising to let their families leave the camps. Seeing an opportunity to not only free his family, but also to get out of the camp and uphold his familial honor, Hirisho quickly joined the draft. As of D-Day, Hirisho has already fought in several battles in Italy.
Post by: Burnt Pies on February 13, 2013, 03:48:49 pm
Age: 19
Division: 1st Infantry
Gear: Standard M-1943 uniform, BAR M1918A2, Sharpened Shovel, Colt M1911, Spare ammo, extra pair of socks.
Short Bio: Moved to America from England with his parents in 1930. When the manufacturing company Steven's father worked for went under in '36, his parents used their savings to set up a small auto-repair shop, which Steven was expected to help with. As soon as he hit 18, however, Steven signed up for the army, feeling it was high time he did something Important with his life. His competence with machinery was soon noted by his superiors, and he was chosen to carry one of his squads' BARs, as it was felt he was most likely able to deal with any problems that may occur with the occasionally finicky weapon.
He has often been seen looking at British Bren Guns with jealousy, but has not yet been able to acquire one.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 13, 2013, 05:28:56 pm
- Players so far:
Spoiler: Captain Jack Blues (scapheap) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Sgt. Johnston Ryan (Fresh) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Capt. Jackson Gristle (PoH) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt. Antoine Dupré (Miauw) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: RESERVED BY TCM (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt. Steven Cooper (Pies) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt Kalam Merkhandar (Mesor) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Capt. Carl Cooper (GWG) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt. John Willard (ggamer) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Sgt. Jack Stevens (Persus) (click to show/hide)
Turn 0 will be posted in around 12 hours.[/list]
Post by: mesor on February 13, 2013, 05:33:48 pm
Name : Kalam Merkhandar.
Age : 23
Division : US Ranger.
Gear : Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk 3 ( Enfield modified as a sniper rifle. ), 2x Browning FN-Inglis, 2x Tsurugi ( Small straight edged japanese swords ) 10 Magazines for rifle, 12 Magazines for Brownings. Ghillie suit.
Bio : Kalam is a career soldiers, since the opening of hostilities in ww2 he has seen battle multiple times working along side marines against Japanese forces and in the process acquired 2 Tsurugi blades from officers he had defeated himself.
He has never failed to complete an assignment though taking numberous minor and major wounds in the process.
His latest deployment to join the Normandy landing comes days after being released from hospital after his squad was caught in an ambush, Kalam was the sole survivor of the fight that followed and evaded capture for 4 days with multiple wounds through the skills he was taught as a sniper and managed to kill the officer who commanded the force that killed his entire squad from a significant distance using a standard rifle, before being found barely alive by a team of British commandos on the wrong side of the frontline and being carried back to friendly territory.
Upon hearing his story one of those commandos offered Kalam his personal rifle and Ghillie suit to replace the ones he had lost and Kalam accepted as a sign of respect to the soldiers who had saved him.
Kalam also has the words Iunctus stamus, United cadamus. Fratres ad finem engraved onto every one of his weapons.
Post by: GreatWyrmGold on February 13, 2013, 05:35:15 pm
Spoiler: Capt. Carl Cooper (click to show/hide)
Post by: penguinofhonor on February 13, 2013, 05:38:53 pm
Post by: ggamer on February 13, 2013, 05:46:08 pm
Spoiler: Pvt. John Willard (click to show/hide)
Post by: Remuthra on February 13, 2013, 05:55:55 pm
Spoiler: "Sergeant" Joe Bridger (click to show/hide)
Post by: mesor on February 13, 2013, 05:58:46 pm
Post by: Persus13 on February 13, 2013, 06:01:31 pm
Name: Sergeant Jack Stevens
Age: 30
Division: US Rangers
Gear: Standard M-1943 uniform, plus Thompson submachine gun, some Very Lights, a flare gun, some grenades, bangalore torpedos.
Short Bio: Jack volunteered for the US Rangers when William Darby showed up recruiting, after participating in Dieppe, North Africa, and Sicily, Jack was sent to Scotland to train for D-Day. He specializes in blowing holes in stuff, but can't swim as well (even though that means I'm going to die the first turn.)
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 13, 2013, 06:14:31 pm
Spoiler: "Sergeant" Joe Bridger (click to show/hide)
Yea, unless this is re-written, I am going to go ahead and ignore it.
Post by: penguinofhonor on February 13, 2013, 06:25:06 pm
Post by: mesor on February 13, 2013, 06:28:44 pm
You were the first person to join in that devision so your the captain of it, same as GWG is captain for the Rangers devision he was the first one in.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 13, 2013, 06:34:24 pm
Post by: GreatWyrmGold on February 13, 2013, 06:47:16 pm
Post by: TCM on February 13, 2013, 07:27:15 pm
Post by: werty892 on February 13, 2013, 08:04:54 pm
Name:Tim White
Age: 28
Division: US Rangers
Gear: M1A1 Flamethrower 2 tanks, M1 Mortar, 5 Shells(1 WP, 1 FS, 3 Light Explosives, Look at the weapon page, ammo section for what they do.) Colt Model 1903 Hammerless, 5 clips. Ka-Bar. I suggest a Movement penalty of -2 for all the equipment, plus the fact that I'm carrying BOMBS on my back to make that more balanced. I noticed we dont have enough heavy firepowah, so here I am.
Short Bio: A hulking, 6 foot monster of a man from the big city. He doesn't talk much, and everyone likes it that way. But he stays calm under fire but cant communicate well when he as too.
Really interested in this, hope I can get in :)
Post by: mesor on February 13, 2013, 08:09:10 pm
Post by: Persus13 on February 13, 2013, 08:10:59 pm
I'll drop back into RTD's.A flamethrower alone weighed like 120 pounds.
Name:Tim White
Age: 28
Division: US Rangers
Gear: M1A1 Flamethrower 2 tanks, M1 Mortar, 5 Shells(1 WP, 1 FS, 3 Light Explosives, Look at the weapon page, ammo section for what they do.) Colt Model 1903 Hammerless, 5 clips. Ka-Bar. I suggest a Movement penalty of -2 for all the equipment, plus the fact that I'm carrying BOMBS on my back to make that more balanced. I noticed we dont have enough heavy firepowah, so here I am.
Short Bio: A hulking, 6 foot monster of a man from the big city. He doesn't talk much, and everyone likes it that way. But he stays calm under fire but cant communicate well when he as too.
Really interested in this, hope I can get in :)
Post by: mesor on February 13, 2013, 08:12:30 pm
Post by: werty892 on February 13, 2013, 08:15:28 pm
I'll drop back into RTD's.A flamethrower alone weighed like 120 pounds.
Name:Tim White
Age: 28
Division: US Rangers
Gear: M1A1 Flamethrower 2 tanks, M1 Mortar, 5 Shells(1 WP, 1 FS, 3 Light Explosives, Look at the weapon page, ammo section for what they do.) Colt Model 1903 Hammerless, 5 clips. Ka-Bar. I suggest a Movement penalty of -2 for all the equipment, plus the fact that I'm carrying BOMBS on my back to make that more balanced. I noticed we dont have enough heavy firepowah, so here I am.
Short Bio: A hulking, 6 foot monster of a man from the big city. He doesn't talk much, and everyone likes it that way. But he stays calm under fire but cant communicate well when he as too.
Really interested in this, hope I can get in :)
Most soldiers today carry 200+ pounds of equipment. Usually across miles, or while jogging.
Post by: GreatWyrmGold on February 13, 2013, 08:43:15 pm
Do the fuel tanks, fuel, mortar, shells, and rifle weigh 80 pounds or less?Most soldiers today carry 200+ pounds of equipment.I'll drop back into RTD's.A flamethrower alone weighed like 120 pounds.
Name:Tim White
Age: 28
Division: US Rangers
Gear: M1A1 Flamethrower 2 tanks, M1 Mortar, 5 Shells(1 WP, 1 FS, 3 Light Explosives, Look at the weapon page, ammo section for what they do.) Colt Model 1903 Hammerless, 5 clips. Ka-Bar. I suggest a Movement penalty of -2 for all the equipment, plus the fact that I'm carrying BOMBS on my back to make that more balanced. I noticed we dont have enough heavy firepowah, so here I am.
Short Bio: A hulking, 6 foot monster of a man from the big city. He doesn't talk much, and everyone likes it that way. But he stays calm under fire but cant communicate well when he as too.
Really interested in this, hope I can get in :)
Post by: mesor on February 13, 2013, 08:46:33 pm
A soldiers full combat load is between 65-140 pounds in gear and at 140 pounds it's already bloody hard to move quickly for any period of time and thats with everything distributed for balance.
Gimme a minute I'm gonna work out the weight of his gear.
Post by: Remuthra on February 13, 2013, 08:47:54 pm
Name: Mark Stevens
Age: 56
Division: US Rangers
Main Arm: Tokarev SVT-40, scoped.
Side Arm: Welrod, silenced.
Other Gear: 2 thermite grenades, 1 pair binoculars
Bio: Tall, wiry, quiet. Specializes in scouting and accuracy. Can't take a much of a hit. Served in World War 1 as a rifleman.
Post by: werty892 on February 13, 2013, 08:50:00 pm
I'm probably fucked
I looked up the gear in wiki, and yeah, about 120 for each.
What would you guys rather have, flamethrower or mortar?
Post by: Remuthra on February 13, 2013, 08:51:46 pm
DammitI would say mortar.
I'm probably fucked
I looked up the gear in wiki, and yeah, about 120 for each.
What would you guys rather have, flamethrower or mortar?
We are assaulting a heavily fortified position after all. I doubt you'll be able to get very close to the enemy.
Post by: mesor on February 13, 2013, 08:54:45 pm
Then you have to factor in your clothes, your helmet, the standard kit back then not including weapons would of been a good 25-30 pounds more plus another 5 for clothes and helmet.
So your looking at 210+ pounds at least.
I'd say mortar, flamethrower is not meant for this situation, it's good for clearing a bunker but this terrain offers to little cover to use effectively.
Post by: Persus13 on February 13, 2013, 09:01:39 pm
Post by: mesor on February 13, 2013, 09:03:43 pm
Mortar should work if he gets a good cover roll.
Post by: TCM on February 13, 2013, 09:07:50 pm
Post by: mesor on February 13, 2013, 09:09:28 pm
Post by: Remuthra on February 13, 2013, 09:12:28 pm
Yea just stay away from me, when you get shot I don't wanna be near you, your carrying explosives and fuel tanks, when you get shot everyone within 25 meters is going to die with you.Last ditch suicide attack man!
Blows hole in enemy fortifications when killed.
Post by: mesor on February 13, 2013, 09:17:17 pm
I'm glad I'm a sniper lol I'll be a long way away from all of you.
Post by: werty892 on February 13, 2013, 09:19:19 pm
Post by: Remuthra on February 13, 2013, 09:19:48 pm
As well as several hundred allied me who are nearby :D.Sniper buddies!
I'm glad I'm a sniper lol I'll be a long way away from all of you.
Post by: mesor on February 13, 2013, 09:23:42 pm
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 14, 2013, 05:24:36 am
1st Infantry
Spoiler: Captain Jack Blues (scapheap) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Sgt. Johnston Ryan (Fresh) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt. Antoine Dupré (Miauw) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt. Hirisho Tsutome (TCM) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt. Steven Cooper (Pies) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt. John Willard (ggamer) (click to show/hide)
29th Infantry
Spoiler: Capt. Jackson Gristle (PoH) (click to show/hide)
US Rangers
Spoiler: Capt. Carl Cooper (GWG) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Sgt. Jack Stevens (Persus) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt Kalam Merkhandar (Mesor) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt. Mark Stevens (Remuthra) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt. Tim White (werty) (click to show/hide)
Any subsequent players will form part of the second wave. Should you die (and most of you will), feel free to create another character.
Turn 0: 6.28AM
It was a cold, grey morning. The sea was rough, and the smell of salty air mixed with vomit was not a nice one. "60 SECONDS!" called out the Navy pilot above the dull boom of incoming artilliery and soft roar of the sea. Hopefully the naval and aerial bombardment had made some hoes in the beach defenses. The landing was already a mess: craft were off course and confused, heading for the wrong sectors in a disordered manner. Some men were praying, some were fearfully silent. Others made a last check of thier weapons and gear. Squad leaders all around could be faintly heared barking out thier last orders to their men before the craft reached the beach and the ramp dropped. "30 SECONDS!" It was here that the liberation of Europe would begin, or fail. "10 SECONDS: CLEAR THE RAMP!"...
The landing craft scraped into the soft sand in the shallows and the ramp fell with a heavy clunk. Time to move...
(Landing rolls: US Rangers: 5 (clear of the water), 1st Inf: 3 (in the shallows), 29th Inf: 4 (almost dry))
(Naval bombardment roll: 1 (overshot, no effect). Aerial bombardment roll: 1 (overshot, no effect) - both much like real life!)
Map: Turn 0
(http://i.imgur.com/woe4r8C.png)
Please note your relevant start locations.
Your move
Lets say you have 5 movement points at your disposal. You may use them as you see fit, maybe moving 3 tiles, finding cover then firing, or any combination that adds up to 5, or whatever total you may have been given for your character. Unused points do not roll over. I will carry out your actions in the order they are written, stopping if you run out of movement points. You get to move first, then the enemy get thier rolls, and so on. If you dont declare a move within a reasonable time (say 24 hrs), I will assume you are holding position/taking cover in your current square.
Spoiler: Lest We Forget... (click to show/hide)
Post by: penguinofhonor on February 14, 2013, 05:40:09 am
I guess I should be doing captainy things. I head due east with the other 29th soldiers, hopefully getting to E4 but if not D4 will do.
Post by: miauw62 on February 14, 2013, 05:49:39 am
I run to the nearest stump post and take cover.
((I'm assuming that taking cover is done in the squares next to an object?))
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 14, 2013, 05:53:39 am
I breathe in the salty and vomity air. "They'd never believe it back home."
I guess I should be doing captainy things. I head due east with the other 29th soldiers, hopefully getting to E4 but if not D4 will do.
Wanna take cover? :)
"POUR LA FRANCEEEE!"
I run to the nearest tank trap and take cover.
((I'm assuming that taking cover is done in the squares next to an object?))
If there is an object in or bordering your target square (which for you will be H7), and you take cover, I will assume it is using that object. If there is no object, it will be hard to find cover unless someone has a tool they can use to make a lil hole.
Post by: Remuthra on February 14, 2013, 05:56:00 am
Does the landing craft?
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 14, 2013, 05:57:05 am
Post by: penguinofhonor on February 14, 2013, 05:58:43 am
Wanna take cover? :)
Yeah, and I'll risk the stump post if I'm bordering a square with one on it.
Post by: Remuthra on February 14, 2013, 06:00:01 am
Post by: miauw62 on February 14, 2013, 06:02:14 am
So, I can take at that tank trap with my 4 movement points?"POUR LA FRANCEEEE!"
I run to the nearest tank trap and take cover.
((I'm assuming that taking cover is done in the squares next to an object?))
If there is an object in or bordering your target square (which for you will be H7), and you take cover, I will assume it is using that object. If there is no object, it will be hard to find cover unless someone has a tool they can use to make a lil hole.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 14, 2013, 06:05:18 am
So, I can take at that tank trap with my 4 movement points?"POUR LA FRANCEEEE!"
I run to the nearest tank trap and take cover.
((I'm assuming that taking cover is done in the squares next to an object?))
If there is an object in or bordering your target square (which for you will be H7), and you take cover, I will assume it is using that object. If there is no object, it will be hard to find cover unless someone has a tool they can use to make a lil hole.
Nah, with only 4 to start with, and the water costing 2 to move through, you can get to E7 with one point left to use.
Post by: miauw62 on February 14, 2013, 06:07:54 am
Alright, post editted.So, I can take at that tank trap with my 4 movement points?"POUR LA FRANCEEEE!"
I run to the nearest tank trap and take cover.
((I'm assuming that taking cover is done in the squares next to an object?))
If there is an object in or bordering your target square (which for you will be H7), and you take cover, I will assume it is using that object. If there is no object, it will be hard to find cover unless someone has a tool they can use to make a lil hole.
Nah, with only 4 to start with, and the water costing 2 to move through, you can get to E7 with one point left to use.
Post by: werty892 on February 14, 2013, 06:48:37 am
Post by: Freshmaniscoolman on February 14, 2013, 06:52:59 am
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 14, 2013, 07:19:59 am
I move 1 tile forward to the stump posts, then take cover and fire thrice.
What are you targetting?
Post by: TCM on February 14, 2013, 07:28:44 am
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 14, 2013, 07:29:21 am
Post by: TCM on February 14, 2013, 07:33:34 am
Post by: mesor on February 14, 2013, 08:14:41 am
Post by: Persus13 on February 14, 2013, 08:33:38 am
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 14, 2013, 08:39:45 am
Edit: ok, done. Hope it works for you now.
Post by: Persus13 on February 14, 2013, 08:47:57 am
Jack grabbed his thompson before heading off the boat as fast as possible.
Get behind the stump post in F13
((will there be floating Shermans?)
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 14, 2013, 08:54:08 am
Post by: scapheap on February 14, 2013, 09:50:13 am
Post by: Remuthra on February 14, 2013, 12:55:35 pm
True enough.I move 1 tile forward to the stump posts, then take cover and fire thrice.
What are you targetting?
Move forward one square to the stump posts, take cover, and use binoculars to look for good sniping targets. Then shoot anything that pokes it's head up with my 3 remaining movement points.
Post by: GreatWyrmGold on February 14, 2013, 06:10:53 pm
Go to H11, take cover.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 14, 2013, 06:34:47 pm
If one can take cover by tank traps:
Go to H11, take cover.
If one cannot:
Move to F13, take cover, and fire if possible.
One can do so. OP has details about the benefits of these (+2 to cover, no mines on them like other cover, can be blown up with difficulty)
Move list
PoH: Move to E4, take cover.
Miauw: Nearest stump post (E7) for cover.
Werty: Get out, deploy mortar, fire a smoke at tank traps so the machineguns at U 11/12 cant see deploying troops.
Freshman: follow miauw62.
TCM: Advance to G7, take cover behind the tank trap.
Mesor: Move to F15, look for a blast crater and take cover. Scan the enemy fortifications and pick out as many soldiers I can with all remaining points, paying special attention for officers or enemy snipers.
Persus: Get behind the stump post in F13
Scapheap: Take cover at F7. Look through scoop.
Remuthra: Move forward one square to the stump posts, take cover, and use binoculars to look for good sniping targets. Shoot anything that pokes it's head up with 3 remaining movement points.
GWG: Go to H11, take cover.
Pies: Run to stump post on F6-7 border, take cover
ggamer: get as far as I can until I hit the shore, then go prone and take cover not behind a stump trap
Turn 1 will be run and posted in around 8 hours - thats tomorrow morning by GMT. Anyone wishing to join can post a character as per the instructions in the OP ready for the second wave...
Spoiler: Wave 2 (click to show/hide)
Post by: Burnt Pies on February 14, 2013, 07:07:00 pm
Post by: ggamer on February 14, 2013, 07:15:27 pm
Post by: TopHat on February 14, 2013, 07:20:00 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: penguinofhonor on February 14, 2013, 09:07:09 pm
Post by: werty892 on February 14, 2013, 09:11:59 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: GreatWyrmGold on February 14, 2013, 11:23:50 pm
Post by: scapheap on February 15, 2013, 03:47:38 am
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 04:15:58 am
Wave 2 list updated also.
Post by: TCM on February 15, 2013, 10:51:42 am
No regrets.
Post by: GreatWyrmGold on February 15, 2013, 11:17:41 am
It wasn't a high-priority dream.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 04:54:34 pm
Capt. Jackson Gristle (PoH): Action - Move to E4, take cover
Capt. Gristle already knew that the German gunners would be targetting the ramps to get soldiers as they headed to the sand. As soon as te ramp dropped he sprinted with his head down into the shallow water (move roll:3), but stumbled and fell slightly short of the tank trap into the wet sand. In an effort to avoid any incoming fire he pressed himself down into the sand as best he could (cover roll: 5+1), making good use of the slope of the beach to keep his head and upper out of clear view. This doesnt quite prove to be enough though, as accurate and sustained rifle fire which kills many strikes him below the knee, causing a moderate wound.
Spoiler: Capt. Jackson Gristle (PoH) (click to show/hide)
Pvt. Antoine Dupré (Miauw): Move to nearest stump post (E7) for cover.
As the ramp hit the sand Antoine felt a flush of fresh rage go through him - how dare the Germans occupy his homeland - he would make them pay. Roaring at the top of his lungs he burst down the ramp onto the beachtowards the nearest cover (move roll: 1), but as his legs hit the water he fell flat forwards into the shallow water, taking a big lungful and leaving himself highly exposed.
Spoiler: Pvt. Antoine Dupré (Miauw) (click to show/hide)
Pvt. Tim White (werty):Get out, deploy mortar, fire a smoke at tank traps so the machineguns at U 11/12 cant see deploying troops.
Pvt. White was unfased by the unfolding chaos around him, and knew tat if he were to keep people out of sight, he would be keeping them alive. He calmly moved just next to the foot of the ramp (move roll: 5) and deployed his mortar (action: 5), before aiming a smoke shell at the tank traps further up the beach (attack roll:6). The shell sailed in a steep high arc and burst on the sand just infront of a cluster of traps half way up the beach, filling the air with think white smoke obscuring two of the German positions (no attacks from 68R or 68F for 3 turns).
Spoiler: Pvt. Tim White (werty) (click to show/hide)
Sgt. Johnston Ryan (Fresh):follow miauw62
Johnston sees Antoine bolt down the ramp, and elects to follow the enraged baker towards the line of stump posts (move roll:6). Antoine stumbles and falls heavily infront of him, but Sgt. Ryan nimbly jumps over him and reaches the foot of a stump post with supreme haste. (cover roll: 5+1+1) Kneeling behind it, Johnston is well covered from any incoming fire, ready to move further up the beach
Spoiler: Sgt. Johnston Ryan (Fresh) (click to show/hide)
Pvt. Hirisho Tsutome (TCM): Advance to G7, take cover behind the tank trap.
Filled with inner calm, Pvt. Tsutome moved down the ramp with haste towards a cluster of tank traps just ahead of Sgt. Ryan (move roll:4), stepping around the fallen baker flailng in the surf. (cover roll: 2+1-1+2) Throwing himself into the sand at the foot of a tank trap, Hirisho was able to find a satisfying amout of cover, ready to move when the order was given.
Spoiler: Pvt. Hirisho Tsutome (TCM) (click to show/hide)
Pvt Kalam Merkhandar (Mesor): Move to F15, look for a blast crater and take cover. Scan the enemy fortifications and pick out as many soldiers I can with all remaining points, paying special attention for officers or enemy snipers.
The ramp fell, and down it Kalam ran. He wasnt yet interested in closing with the enemy: he could deal death from any safe spot, if he could find one. The line of stump posts provided the first suitable cover, so it was there he ran for (move roll:2). However, the ramp was wet with seawater and vomit, and Kalam slipped, losing his footing just before the line of stumps. (cover roll: 2) Using his forward momentum to press into the wet sand wasnt very successful, but some cover was better than none. From his prone position Kalam attempted to observe the 4 enemy emplacements (Actions: 4, 1, 3, 2), but due to the drifting smoke only 2 of them were visible. He shouted his observations to a nearby radio operator to relay to as many people on the beach as possible (data on enemy positions updated)
Spoiler: Pvt Kalam Merkhandar (Mesor) (click to show/hide)
Sgt. Jack Stevens (Persus): Get behind the stump post in F13
"Thank god the craft cleared the water..." yelled Jack, "lets get clear of the ramp!"
Jack headed straight for the line of stump posts at a charge (move roll:4), and made himself small behind it to help protect himself from enemy fire (cover roll: 6+1). Here he was safe to contemplate where he would go next.
Spoiler: Sgt. Jack Stevens (Persus) (click to show/hide)
Capt. Jack Blues :Take cover at F7. Look through scoop.
"Get off the craft and find cover..." yelled jack, hitting the surf at a run (move roll: 1). Unfortunatley for Jack he didnt see the flat out form of Antoine until too late, and was sent sprawling into the wet sand just beyond the breakers. Rolling into the shadow cast by the post (cover roll: 2+1+1) offered the Capt enough cover to keep away from the worst of any incoming fire. From there he could use his scope to have a look at the enemy positions not obscured by a growing cloud of smoke (Action rolls: 1, 6, 4), and yelled his observations to a nearby radio man to be circulated (further intel, see below).
Spoiler: Captain Jack Blues (scapheap) (click to show/hide)
Pvt Mark Stevens(Remuthra): Move forward one square to the stump posts, take cover, and use binoculars to look for good sniping targets. Shoot anything that pokes it's head up with 3 remaining movement points.
(move roll: 4) Pvt Stevens move down the ramp in a sure footed manner, assuming a prone position (cover roll: 1+2) at the foot of a nearby post - however, in order to take aim, he did need to leave himself exposed...
That done, he used his binoculars to observe the enemy positions ahead (action: 5). Whilst directly infront was obscured by smoke, he could clearly make out a machine gun nest (U6) manned by an observer, a loader and a gun operator. All 3 presented nice targets.He took aim first at the gun operator (cover score:2 (sand bags) vs attack roll 4+1+1), hitting square in the chest. The badly wounded gunner would probably bleed out within the next few mins, and the observer took over his position while the loader tended to the wounded man All 3 moved to keep thier heads down now knowing a sniper was targetting them (cover: 4+2). Mark tried two more shots, (1+1+1 and 2+1+1) but both only found the sandbags. Still, one of the MG bunkers was supressed for now.
Spoiler: Pvt. Mark Stevens (Remuthra) (click to show/hide)
Capt Carl Cooper (GWG)Go to H11, take cover.
Capt Cooper felt pride at how his rangers were deploying. He knew that if he were to keep them keen to fight, he would need to lead by example. With a cry of "RANGERS! ON ME!" he sprinted down the ramp looking to take cover at a set of tank traps 20m or so ahead of the landing craft (move roll: 4). Carl slammed into the sand under one of the traps as the smoke round burst (cover roll: 2+2), waiting for his Rangers to hit the beach with him.
Spoiler: Capt. Carl Cooper (GWG) (click to show/hide)
Run to stump post on F6-7 border, take cover
Pvt. Cooper was one of the last of the 1st Infantry to hit the beach, but he wasted no time in moving once he hit the ramp. He too was heading for the line of stump posts before moving any further. (move roll: 5) Moving with nimble haste he picked his way around the prone men past the foot of a crowded stump post (Cover: 4+2+1), where the Capt. was assembling men ready to move further up the beach... it was a good thing Pvt Cooper was well covered as the air around him was soon whistling with a barrage of rifle fire, pinning him in position.
Spoiler: Pvt. Steven Cooper (Pies) (click to show/hide)
Pvt John Willard (ggamer): get as far as I can until I hit the shore, then go prone and take cover not behind a stump trap
Pvt Willard saw Pvt Cooper just ahead of him nimbly pick his way over the soft sand, and thought it would be a great idea to follow him (move roll: 2). Alas, carrying the .50 cal meant that he could not match the young soldier for fleetness of foot and fell in the sand short of the cover of the tank treads. Instinctivly he hunkered down into the sand, trying his best to keep his head down (Cover: 6+1), finding a natural depression keeping him well hidden for now.
Spoiler: Pvt. John Willard (ggamer) (click to show/hide)
German Moves
Bunker 66F (Well scouted)
At least one squad of riflemen (Karabiner 98k, abundant ammo, +1 to 8 tile or more targets, not great RoF)
1 MG nest, dying gunner (MG42, abundant ammo, +5 on targets 6 tiles or less, -3 on targets 10 tiles or more - deadly MG (-2 to all rolls due to dead gunner), supressed)
The riflemen in 66F open fire on the cluster of men in F7 (Attack roll: 4+2). The fire is accurate and true and drops many men, but
Pvt Cooper is well covered and a number of rounds thunk into his cover. The soldiers in the MG bunker are quite sensibly keeping thier heads down.
Bunker 66R (Well scouted)
x1 88mm flak + crew (abundant ammo, +6 attack up to 8 tiles, +4 attack up to 12 tiles: good RoF, innacurate but lethal)
At least 1 squad of riflemen (Karabiner 98k, abundant ammo, +1 to 8 tile or more targets, not great RoF)
x2 MG nest (MG42, abundant ammo, +5 on targets 6 tiles or less, -3 on target 10 tiles or more - deadly MG)
The flak gun is being re-aimed down towards the beach, and will be ready for use by turn 3.
The 6 riflemen target the infantry disembarking in E4 (Attack: 6+1). Highly accurate fire rains down on Capt Gristle, who despite being well covered takes a round in the lower leg. This is a better fate than many of the green recruits of the 29th, who are killed by the accurate and sustained fire.
The MG nests hold thier fire this turn, waiting for targets to close into range.
Bunker 68F (unscouted)
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The thick smoke prevents any attacks from 68F, and will do so for 3 turns.
Bunker 68R (unscouted)
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The thick smoke prevents any attacks from 68R, and will do so for 3 turns.
Map
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((It took me a LOT longer to run that turn than I anticipated!! Some solid cover rolls and the early use of the smokescreen has meant I havent been able to thin out your numbers yet, but one wounded, one supressed and one drowning isn't bad for turn 1. Get your second moves in people.))
Spoiler: Lest We Forget... (click to show/hide)
Wave 2:
Spoiler: Sgt Corinth MacAwskin(TopHat) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt. Jay Eustace Cin (JCHNLL) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt Ryan Hemsworth (borno) (click to show/hide)
Post by: miauw62 on February 15, 2013, 04:58:49 pm
Post by: Remuthra on February 15, 2013, 05:00:25 pm
Move forward 3 squares, take cover, scout, and fortify my position.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 05:05:34 pm
Post by: Burnt Pies on February 15, 2013, 05:06:54 pm
And does being suppressed mean I can't fire back?
Post by: penguinofhonor on February 15, 2013, 05:07:48 pm
Are there any medics? I attempt to advance to the stump post in F5 and take cover behind it, then call for medics in my squad. I'm not sure if much can be done about my leg, but anything to help me move a bit would be nice.
Post by: GreatWyrmGold on February 15, 2013, 05:08:11 pm
Anyways.
"Rangers! Take cover and advance!"
Try to locate an easy target to shoot--maybe one of the machine gunners?--then take careful aim and fire. Wait for the others to catch up.
Post by: mesor on February 15, 2013, 05:10:58 pm
Post by: Remuthra on February 15, 2013, 05:11:24 pm
Does the ammo count include the clip currently loaded in the clips, or is it the currently loaded clip plus the others?
Do I have 17 bullets or 27?
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 05:13:01 pm
Does falling over in the water mean that Miauw's Baguette is now waterlogged and rapidly softening?
And does being suppressed mean I can't fire back?
Lets assume it is wrapped safe in a plastic bag, like most rifles were that day.
Sure you can fire, with no specific penalty. Doesnt mean you wont get shot at again mind you.
I'm the only one injured. Ow.
Are there any medics? I attempt to advance to the stump post in F5 and take cover behind it, then call for medics in my squad. I'm not sure if much can be done about my leg, but anything to help me move a bit would be nice.
I was hoping someone might elect to play as one, alas, nobody did. I will roll for it as an action, though cant promise the outcome will be positive. You like morphine much?
One more thing.
Does the ammo count include the clip currently loaded in the clips, or is it the currently loaded clip plus the others?
Do I have 17 bullets or 27?
27. 7 in the clip loaded, and 20 in unloaded clips.
Post by: werty892 on February 15, 2013, 05:13:20 pm
Grab Mortar, move to tank trap, and take cover. If possible, deploy it.
EDIT:FUCKING NINJAS EVERYWHERE
Post by: penguinofhonor on February 15, 2013, 05:14:15 pm
I was hoping someone might elect to play as one, alas, nobody did. I will roll for it as an action, though cant promise the outcome will be positive. You like morphine much?
Heck yeah, that's the best I could have hoped for. We'll worry about addiction after the battle.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 05:14:47 pm
Awwww yeah. You can thank me for your lives later guys :P
Grab Mortar, move to tank trap, and take cover. If possible, deploy it.
EDIT:FUCKING NINJAS EVERYWHERE
Heh, the smoke will be gone by the time you are all in MG range...
Post by: werty892 on February 15, 2013, 05:16:49 pm
Awwww yeah. You can thank me for your lives later guys :P
Grab Mortar, move to tank trap, and take cover. If possible, deploy it.
EDIT:FUCKING NINJAS EVERYWHERE
Heh, the smoke will be gone by the time you are all in MG range...
By then I intend to have blown up said MG Nests with my mortar.
Post by: Remuthra on February 15, 2013, 05:17:51 pm
At least I can take them from here.Awwww yeah. You can thank me for your lives later guys :P
Grab Mortar, move to tank trap, and take cover. If possible, deploy it.
EDIT:FUCKING NINJAS EVERYWHERE
Heh, the smoke will be gone by the time you are all in MG range...
Only one with an actual sniper rifle for some reason.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 05:19:41 pm
At least I can take them from here.Awwww yeah. You can thank me for your lives later guys :P
Grab Mortar, move to tank trap, and take cover. If possible, deploy it.
EDIT:FUCKING NINJAS EVERYWHERE
Heh, the smoke will be gone by the time you are all in MG range...
Only one with an actual sniper rifle for some reason.
Nah, the M-1 (scoped) and Enfield are decent sniper rifles too - people are prioritising cover over killing at the moment.
Post by: Remuthra on February 15, 2013, 05:20:45 pm
They don't count, because they don't say sniper rifle :PAt least I can take them from here.Awwww yeah. You can thank me for your lives later guys :P
Grab Mortar, move to tank trap, and take cover. If possible, deploy it.
EDIT:FUCKING NINJAS EVERYWHERE
Heh, the smoke will be gone by the time you are all in MG range...
Only one with an actual sniper rifle for some reason.
Nah, the M-1 (scoped) and Enfield are decent sniper rifles too - people are prioritising cover over killing at the moment.
Post by: werty892 on February 15, 2013, 05:24:42 pm
They don't count, because they don't say sniper rifle :PAt least I can take them from here.Awwww yeah. You can thank me for your lives later guys :P
Grab Mortar, move to tank trap, and take cover. If possible, deploy it.
EDIT:FUCKING NINJAS EVERYWHERE
Heh, the smoke will be gone by the time you are all in MG range...
Only one with an actual sniper rifle for some reason.
Nah, the M-1 (scoped) and Enfield are decent sniper rifles too - people are prioritising cover over killing at the moment.
Oh stop debating technicalities.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 05:46:26 pm
Miauw: Get out of the water, Run forward to the tank traps and take cover!
Remuthra: Move forward 3 squares, take cover, scout 66R (take out flak operator?), and fortify my position.
GWG: Try to locate an easy target to shoot--maybe one of the machine gunners?--then take careful aim and fire. Wait for the others to catch up.
Mesor: Get into better cover, start firing with my sniper rifle targetting the crew of the flak gun. Look for any stashes of ammo or explosives near the bunkers.
Werty: Grab Mortar, move to tank trap, and take cover. If possible, deploy it.
PoH: Attempt to advance to the stump post in F5 and take cover behind it, then call for medics in my squad.
ggamer: Move to the tank traps once the hail of bullets dies down and take cover
Scapheap: Move up to the tank traps(I5) and fire a shot at 66F's riflemen.
TCM: Sprint to Belgian Wall closest to G7 and take cover behind it. Use any remaining movement points to see if there any spare German infantry besides those in the machine gun nests coming our way.
Persus: Charge to the Belgian gate on K12 and take cover behind it
Pies: If I can stay in cover while returning fire, I'll shoot off 3 bursts at the riflemen who shot at me. Otherwise, I'll just stay where I am.
Fresh: Waiting
Post by: TopHat on February 15, 2013, 05:46:58 pm
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 05:48:26 pm
Just out of interest, when will the second wave hit the beach?
The second wave landed between 5 and 10 mins after the first. So, turn 4 at the latest.
Post by: Remuthra on February 15, 2013, 05:48:54 pm
Just out of interest, when will the second wave hit the beach?Is there a system to requisition things for the next waves? Like ammo drops or fire support?
Post by: mesor on February 15, 2013, 05:51:34 pm
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 05:52:31 pm
Post by: Remuthra on February 15, 2013, 05:53:38 pm
AFAIK no such thing was done while troops were on the beach - the place was too crowded for fire support (the inital bombardments were overshot due to fears of hitting allied troops), and its not as if ammo or gear was in short supply all over the place. Without wanting to give away too much, the second wave contained a greater concentration of engineers (with thier explosives and heavy weapons) to clear the beach for tanks and self propelled guns, which were in the third wave.Does that mean we can play as a tank operator in the third wave?
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 05:55:19 pm
Post by: werty892 on February 15, 2013, 06:02:47 pm
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 06:04:43 pm
Post by: ggamer on February 15, 2013, 06:04:45 pm
Move to the tank traps once the hail of bullets dies down and take cover
Post by: JacenHanLovesLegos on February 15, 2013, 06:09:17 pm
Spoiler: Character sheet (click to show/hide)
I ran an airborne RTD like this once, unfortunately, I'm better at playing RTD's than running them.
Post by: scapheap on February 15, 2013, 06:38:10 pm
Post by: Remuthra on February 15, 2013, 06:51:39 pm
Hopefully I can pick off that Flak Cannon Operator.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 07:22:35 pm
I'll focus my scouting on 66F, by the way.
Hopefully I can pick off that Flak Cannon Operator.
You mean installation 66R, right?
Post by: Remuthra on February 15, 2013, 07:24:45 pm
*sigh*I'll focus my scouting on 66F, by the way.
Hopefully I can pick off that Flak Cannon Operator.
You mean installation 66R, right?
I even checked to make sure I said the right one.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 15, 2013, 07:30:12 pm
Post by: JacenHanLovesLegos on February 15, 2013, 07:47:37 pm
Post by: TCM on February 15, 2013, 07:52:43 pm
Post by: borno on February 15, 2013, 08:30:16 pm
Age: 30
Division: 1st Division
Gear: Standard M-1943 uniform, M1 Carbine with an average amount of clips, M1911 Colt pistol with 5 clips, 3x Mk 2 grenades, Ka-Bar knife, and a first aid kit.
Short Bio: Ryan didn't really like his childhood. His parents forced him into the medical business, both being doctors themselves. AFter some time, Ryan had decide he had had enough, and had ran away to join the army. When he had arrived though, he noticed that they were in need of more medics. So, he decided to sign up as a medic instead of a simple solider.
((Did someone order a doctor?))
Post by: werty892 on February 15, 2013, 08:31:06 pm
Name: Private Ryan Hemsworth
Age: 30
Division: 1st Division
Gear: Standard M-1943 uniform, M1 Carbine with an average amount of clips, M1911 Colt pistol with 5 clips, 3x Mk 2 grenades, Ka-Bar knife, and a first aid kit.
Short Bio: Ryan didn't really like his childhood. His parents forced him into the medical business, both being doctors themselves. AFter some time, Ryan had decide he had had enough, and had ran away to join the army. When he had arrived though, he noticed that they were in need of more medics. So, he decided to sign up as a medic instead of a simple solider.
((Did someone order a doctor?))
I ordered a pizza, what is this?
Post by: penguinofhonor on February 15, 2013, 08:33:37 pm
Could you make the distinction between the players and stump posts on the map more clear? They are practically indistinguishable for me.
Oh colorblindness. A minute of research suggests making the symbols different would be a better solution here than finding different colors.
Post by: TCM on February 15, 2013, 08:43:51 pm
Post by: Remuthra on February 15, 2013, 08:48:06 pm
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Post by: Persus13 on February 15, 2013, 08:58:40 pm
Charge to the Belgian gate on K12 and take cover behind it
Post by: Burnt Pies on February 15, 2013, 09:18:44 pm
Post by: GreatWyrmGold on February 15, 2013, 09:50:45 pm
Could you make the distinction between the players and stump posts on the map more clear? They are practically indistinguishable for me.My Sherlock Holmes powers tell me you are R-G colorblind.
Post by: JacenHanLovesLegos on February 15, 2013, 11:24:32 pm
I figured that had something to do with it.Could you make the distinction between the players and stump posts on the map more clear? They are practically indistinguishable for me.My Sherlock Holmes powers tell me you are R-G colorblind.
Post by: miauw62 on February 16, 2013, 05:58:42 am
/me Airborne/Vanguard-fives Jacen.Spoiler: Character sheet (click to show/hide)
I ran an airborne RTD like this once, unfortunately, I'm better at playing RTD's than running them.
E: It would actually be really nice if I were killed. I have a great (but by no means original) idea that would very much fit the second wave. But I guess my character would enjoy being in a tank too.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 16, 2013, 05:59:34 am
Could you make the distinction between the players and stump posts on the map more clear? They are practically indistinguishable for me.
Next map I shall experiment with a different symbol for soldiers. Sorry!
Updating move list.
Will add the 2 extra characters to the wave 2 waitlist in the next update.
Hopefully I can run turn two this evening. Only waiting on Freshman...
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For things that are easily blown up, do you have to use an explosive to make them blow up or will shooting them enough times work?
Most small arms fire will not damage most things. Explosions will destroy most objects and cover, as will the 88mm flak and other heavier weapons, dependant on rolls of course.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 16, 2013, 04:39:16 pm
/me Airborne/Vanguard-fives Jacen.Spoiler: Character sheet (click to show/hide)
I ran an airborne RTD like this once, unfortunately, I'm better at playing RTD's than running them.
E: It would actually be really nice if I were killed. I have a great (but by no means original) idea that would very much fit the second wave. But I guess my character would enjoy being in a tank too.
You may very well get your wish.
I will give Freshman until tomorrow morning to post thier move, then run the turn with our without them.
Post by: mesor on February 16, 2013, 04:43:46 pm
But maybe you could use that and if they fail then the defenders on the beach are reinforced or something similar.
Although that doesn't speak very well for my chances of survival.
As for tanks, thats going to be very interesting if he rolls a 1.... though not in a good way.
Post by: Persus13 on February 16, 2013, 06:34:05 pm
Post by: miauw62 on February 17, 2013, 04:59:46 am
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 17, 2013, 09:33:44 am
Miauw: Get out of the water, Run forward to the tank traps and take cover!
(movement roll:5) After flailing his arms and legs wildly in the surf, Antoine finally was able to first get to his knees, retched loudly and then onto his feet. From there he ran towards the tank traps 20 m or so ahead of him, where many of his squadmates had already found cover (cover roll: 2+2+1).
Spoiler: Pvt. Antoine Dupré (Miauw) (click to show/hide)
Remuthra: Move forward 3 squares, take cover, scout 66R (take out flak operator?), and fortify my position.
(movement roll: 4) Crawling on his belly, Pvt Stevens made good progress up the beach from behind his posts to the next sensible cover - a cluster of steel tank traps (cover roll: 5+2). Staying prone beneath these gave him some relative saftey to observe the furthest enemy position in some saftey (action roll:6). He could clerly make out the gun crew in his scope, frantically moving the flak cannon into firing position, and the gun operator was alrwady seated and exposed, so Pvt Stevens wasted no time in trying a shot (Attack:2+1+1). WHilst the shot was accurate and true, one of the support crew from the gun stepped infront of the gunner at the last moment, taking the round in the neck, dying instantly. This alerted the rest of the crew, who clearly started to keep thier heads down while continuing to move the gun. This done, Stevens then looked to use his hands to form a small sandbank to hide behind (Action: 3), though this gave little in the way of real protection compared to the steel structure he was under.
Spoiler: Pvt. Mark Stevens (Remuthra) (click to show/hide)
GWG: Try to locate an easy target to shoot--maybe one of the machine gunners?--then take careful aim and fire. Wait for the others to catch up.
Already ahead of his men, Capt Cooper decided it was time to return fire (new cover score = 3). Looking further up the beach he could see that from this range he was most likely to be able to worry the machine gun nests up on the cliff (AA4), even if the carbine he carried wasnt the best wepon for hitting from a range of over 100m. In a series of 5 short bursts he spent a whole clip at his target before swapping the empty one for a full one (attack: 1-2+2), but the semi automaitc fire did not register a single hit on the nests. Still, the sight of thier captain unleashing fury would no doubt do his men some good.
Spoiler: Capt. Carl Cooper (GWG) (click to show/hide)
Mesor: Get into better cover, start firing with my sniper rifle targetting the crew of the flak gun. Look for any stashes of ammo or explosives near the bunkers.
Pvt Merkhander slowly edged forward (move roll: 4) from his sand hole to the base of a stump post (cover roll: 4+1+1) where his suit allwed him to belnd in very well with a knot of seaweed and driftwood. From here he took aim at the crew of the flak gun, seeing one of thier number drop in a spray of blood. (Attack roll: 4+1) Squeezing off 3 rounds in succession Kalam was able to take down the soldier who appeared to be the loader and one assistant operator busy rotating the cannon. 3 of the 7 man crew were now out of action, and nearby riflemen rushed to take up the spaces left by thier dead comrades. Pleased by his contribution, Kalam looked to see if any explosive material was near the rear bunker (action: 3), but all he could make out before the sand sprayed up by incoming fire was multiple crates of 88mm ammo stacked along one edge of the concrete bunker.
Spoiler: Pvt Kalam Merkhandar (Mesor) (click to show/hide)
Werty: Grab Mortar, move to tank trap, and take cover. If possible, deploy it.
Feeling pleased at the results of the smoke round, Pvt White heaved the mortar back onto his shoulders (back to 4 moves...) before getting his ass into cover under tank traps further up the beach (move roll:4). Breathing heavily thanks to all his heavy gear he fell into the sand next to his Captain, who was busy reloading his carbine (cover roll: 3). It was tricky for the big guy loaded up with gear to keep himself behind the tank traps...
Spoiler: Pvt. Tim White (werty) (click to show/hide)
PoH: Attempt to advance to the stump post in F5 and take cover behind it, then call for medics in my squad.
With blood slowly oozing from his leg wound, Jackson gritted his teeth and crawled along the sand to a nearby post (move roll: 2). He did not get very far however before needing to stop due to the pain, and lay onto his back, calling "MEDIC!!" (action roll: 6). Almost before he had finished yelling, one was upon him, examining his leg. "Messy flesh wound Sir! Looks and feels worse than it is. I have bound it to stop the bleeding, and give you a small shot of morphine to dull the pain. Better get up the beach though sir!"
Spoiler: Capt. Jackson Gristle (PoH) (click to show/hide)
ggamer: Move to the tank traps once the hail of bullets dies down and take cover
During a lull while the riflemen in the bunker reloaded, Pvt Willard (move roll:5) squirmed forwards beneath the tank traps a few metres ahead of him and hunkered down (4+1), waiting for the firing to resume, dreading what would happen next if someone didnt start getting the enemies heads down.
Spoiler: Pvt. John Willard (ggamer) (click to show/hide)
Scapheap: Move up to the tank traps(I5) and fire a shot at 66F's riflemen.
Capt Blues (move roll: 4) cautiously crawled over the open sand, rifle rounds whistling above his head. "Ill make you bastards pay..." he whispered to himself, hunkering down under a tank trap (cover: 1+2+1), taking aim at the riflemen firing from 66F (attack roll: 3+1). His shot smashed the wrist of one of the riflemen apart, who sunk out of view in agony, but his squadmates barely noticed and kept up thier firing. (Cover score: 4-2)...
Incoming fire from up on the cliff thunks into the sand all around him, and Capt blues begins to feel very trapped.
Spoiler: Captain Jack Blues (scapheap) (click to show/hide)
TCM: Sprint to Belgian Wall closest to G7 and take cover behind it. Use any remaining movement points to see if there any spare German infantry besides those in the machine gun nests coming our way.
(move roll: 2) Rushing to his feet, Hirisho started to sprint to the large belgian gate 15 or so metres away. Unfortunatley for him the loose sand beneath his feet was far from an ideal running surface, and he fell into the sand halfway between his starting point and his desired destination, (cover roll: 2-1+1) lacking anything in the way of meaningful cover. (action: 4) From there though he had a clear veiw of at least one squadron of riflemen rushing from the village to take up position in the trench covering the exit from the beach - they did look as if someone had rushed them from thier beds though. Further observation was made impossible as a burst of machineun fire thunked into the sand in front of him, scattering sand and making Pvt Tsutome bury his head into the ground.
Spoiler: Pvt. Hirisho Tsutome (TCM) (click to show/hide)
Persus: Charge to the Belgian gate on K12 and take cover behind it
(Move roll: 4) Seeing men all over the beach advance, Sgt Stevens was not about to let them get all the glory. Recklessly charging ahead he made good time to a belgian gate half way up the beach, still protected by the thick smoke. (cover roll: 4+2) The sturdy structure of the gate provided ample cover against incoming rounds.
Spoiler: Sgt. Jack Stevens (Persus) (click to show/hide)
Pies: If I can stay in cover while returning fire, I'll shoot off 3 bursts at the riflemen who shot at me. Otherwise, I'll just stay where I am.
(Cover score retained: 7) Keeping safley pressed against the post, Pvt Cooper returned fire at the riflemen in 66F. He squeezed off 3 bursts in rapid succession (Attack rolls: 4-2, 1-2, 3-2), but at this range the BAR didnt have the accuracy to do much more than slam rounds into the concrete houing. A lull in the firing while the enemy reloaded meant that Pvt Cooper was no longer pinned down...
Spoiler: Pvt. Steven Cooper (Pies) (click to show/hide)
Fresh: No move
As the chaos unfolded on the beach around him, Sgt Ryan remained forzen to the spot in fear - what the hell was he doing here? (cover roll of 7 retained)
Spoiler: Sgt. Johnston Ryan (Fresh) (click to show/hide)
German Moves
Bunker 66F (Well scouted)
At least one squad of riflemen (Karabiner 98k, abundant ammo, +1 to 8 tile or more targets, not great RoF): Reloading, minor casualties.
1 MG nest, dead gunner (MG42, abundant ammo, +5 on targets 6 tiles or less, -3 on targets 10 tiles or more - deadly MG (-2 to all rolls due to dead gunner), supressed)
The riflemen in 66F spend this turn reloading the stripper clips on thier 98K rifles.
The soldiers in the MG bunker spot the isolated and exposed soldier in J7, and rattle off a burst of fire at him (Attack roll: 2-2-2), but the replacement gunner shows his lack of time behind the trigger, and the speculative fire falls way short of its target, kicking up bursts of sand.
Bunker 66R (Well scouted)
x1 88mm flak + crew (abundant ammo stacked alongside bunker, +6 attack up to 8 tiles, +4 attack up to 12 tiles: good RoF, innacurate but lethal): light losses, replaced by riflemen.
At least 1 squad of riflemen (Karabiner 98k, abundant ammo, +1 to 8 tile or more targets, not great RoF)
x2 MG nest (MG42, abundant ammo, +5 on targets 6 tiles or less, -3 on target 10 tiles or more - deadly MG)
The flak gun is being re-aimed down towards the beach despite losses, and will be ready for use by turn 3. It will have a minor penalty to RoF due to a dead loader.
The riflemen target the forward infantry in I5. Capt Blues has exposed himself in order to take shots of his own. However, the long rage fire (roll: 1+1-1) is innacurate and only succeeds in pinning Capt Blues from moving next turn.
The MG nests have lost patience with waiting for troops to come into range, and both take long range potshots at E7/F7. (attack rolls: (1-3, 2-3). Both gunners overestimate the range and do not allow for thier elevation, and all thier fire splashes into the sea behind the assaulting troops.
Bunker 68F (unscouted)
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The thick smoke prevents any attacks from 68F, and will do so for 2 more turns.
Bunker 68R (unscouted)
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The thick smoke prevents any attacks from 68R, and will do so for 2 more turns.
The approx 1 rifle squad en route from the village will reach the trench and join combat next turn.
Map:
(http://i.imgur.com/oxoory6.png)
((Damn RNG giving me dissapointing rolls for my beach defenders... and that god damn smoke putting half my units out of action. CURSE YOU!))
Spoiler: Lest We Forget... (click to show/hide)
Wave 2 waitlist: hitting the beach on turn 4 are:
Spoiler: Sgt Corinth MacAwskin(TopHat) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt. Jay Eustace Cin (JCHNLL) (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Pvt Ryan Hemsworth (borno) (click to show/hide)
Your move.
Post by: Remuthra on February 17, 2013, 09:43:09 am
Again attempt to kill the flak operator.
Scout the en route riflemen, and use remaining actions to fire upon their exposed selves.
Post by: scapheap on February 17, 2013, 09:43:44 am
Post by: Burnt Pies on February 17, 2013, 09:45:51 am
Post by: mesor on February 17, 2013, 10:38:14 am
(( Come on lucky roll set off the ammo, a few thousand rounds flying out in all directions would be lovely. ))
Post by: miauw62 on February 17, 2013, 10:46:00 am
Post by: Persus13 on February 17, 2013, 11:16:40 am
"Come on Rangers. We are expected to lead the way off this beach. Get up here while the smoke lasts"
Post by: TCM on February 17, 2013, 11:29:46 am
Post by: ggamer on February 17, 2013, 01:07:10 pm
Post by: penguinofhonor on February 17, 2013, 06:20:59 pm
Post by: GreatWyrmGold on February 18, 2013, 12:20:31 pm
Post by: Remuthra on February 18, 2013, 12:22:44 pm
Post by: JacenHanLovesLegos on February 20, 2013, 06:00:39 pm
Post by: werty892 on February 22, 2013, 11:17:39 am
Move to the Belgian gate at K12, take cover, and deploy the mortar.
Post by: Persus13 on February 23, 2013, 10:37:54 pm
Post by: Remuthra on February 23, 2013, 10:39:26 pm
Is this still alive?We're missing one person, I think that may be all it is.
Post by: MonkeyHead on February 24, 2013, 03:36:13 am
Is this still alive?
Dont expect any updates in the near future sorry - laptop issues (see sig) are making my internet access very limited.
Post by: werty892 on February 25, 2013, 12:27:15 pm
Is this still alive?
Dont expect any updates in the near future sorry - laptop issues (see sig) are making my internet access very limited.
Awwwwww. This is pretty sweet.