Two memories jumped to my mind when I read Sean's stories. I'll share those, as well as what I WANT for Christmas![:D]
My most prominent memory was my first Multiplayer game, in the 5 Battles tournament organized by Charlie Greco and Isaaco Ubaldi. I was paired with Larry Quick, and we were fighting at Out of the Mist. Similar to Den's experience, Larry's stong suit was webpages and the like, and I was the tactics guy. We would have elaborate strategy discussions, he would post maps on a webpage, and it was almost like being there and giving orders. What a thrill for an armchair general! The gravy was that we won handily, decimating AP Hills Corps with our cavalry and mostly Wadsworths boys. If you haven't played a multiplayer game, you are missing a key part of the experience. I'd love to play more and with different teammates.
The second memory was a gmae against Sean Turner. He was the first Reb I fought, and we were matched at 1st Bull Run. Err, I should say he was matched, I was OUT-matched![:D] That was my first realization that people were not going to be as predictable and ponderous as the AI. He set me up for ambushes, baited me this way and that, and all the while set up a flank attack that was crushing. He won handily.[:)][:D][:(][B)]
The third is a tribute to a friend and long running opponent. MG John Dragan and I have been playing continuously since I started in the club 16 months ago. I recently looked up how many turns we had played, and it was over 500. The best part about playing against John is that we talk about everything BUT our game in the emails trading turns. I can tell you quite a bit about John, and I've never had a chance to meet him.
What a club. My wife doesn't think much of it, though![:D][8D][:0]
As for what I want for Christmas, Sean (we are again matched up at a Pea Ridge Campaign...) here's my list: (sung loosely to the 12 Days of Christmas)
5 ZOC Kills
4 unguarded arty tubes
3 lone leaders
2 Brigades routing
and
a decisive Union Major Victory
Merry Christmas all!
Major General Jeff Laub
I Corps, Fighting First
Army of the Potomac, USA
http://www.geocities.com/laubster22/I_Corps/