tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97754405909576170.post4005355818402742671..comments2024-03-24T19:50:13.945+01:00Comments on napoleonic wargaming: 1806 PBEM Campaignthistlebarrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00077298970769942656noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97754405909576170.post-76303170746497618222010-10-24T13:12:41.722+02:002010-10-24T13:12:41.722+02:00Hi Dave
The PBEM camapign is taking shape, and I ...Hi Dave<br /><br />The PBEM camapign is taking shape, and I hope to be able to start it very soon.<br /><br />I had not done much preparation until I was sure there would be sufficient interest, so I have been busy over the past few days.<br /><br />Let me know if/when you would like to join in. There are sure to be vacancies as players drop out due to lack of interest or other commitments.<br /><br />regards<br /><br />Paulthistlebarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077298970769942656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97754405909576170.post-8943734323456997092010-10-22T00:44:12.922+02:002010-10-22T00:44:12.922+02:00Hi Paul
No, your experience hasn't put me off...Hi Paul<br /><br />No, your experience hasn't put me off. Only my experience, which just happens to agree with your's.<br />I sent you a direct e-mail saying I would like to be part of your campiagn but due to my current interent access it would be best to wait it I have a permanent one, next year so put me down as a reinforcement.<br /><br />Thanks<br />DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701609658203478532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97754405909576170.post-70535165825556211172010-10-21T11:46:43.497+02:002010-10-21T11:46:43.497+02:00Hi Dave
Don't be put off by my experiences, i...Hi Dave<br /><br />Don't be put off by my experiences, it can be great fun and very rewarding to either run a campaign or take part in one.<br /><br />I am about to start a new project to convert my solo 1813 campaign to a PBEM campaign.<br /><br />If you follow this link you will find a forum which explains the proposed campaign and asked for bids to play in the campaign.<br /><br />http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/napoleonicpbemcampaign<br /><br />you would be very welcome to either take part in the campaign, or just to follow its progress and development.<br /><br />regards<br /><br /><br />Paulthistlebarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077298970769942656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97754405909576170.post-4647126293742057482010-10-19T05:43:45.716+02:002010-10-19T05:43:45.716+02:00Hi Paul
It's been a long time since I've ...Hi Paul<br /><br />It's been a long time since I've taken part in a campaign, for the reasons you and Stokes have noted. I've started thinking about running one several times over the last few years but have always heldoff. But I'm thinkng about it again. Be interesting how far I get.<br />DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701609658203478532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97754405909576170.post-54786263624375033462010-10-15T20:47:38.280+02:002010-10-15T20:47:38.280+02:00Hi Stokes
Its reassuring to know that someone els...Hi Stokes<br /><br />Its reassuring to know that someone else has had similar problems, and come to much the same conclusions.<br /><br />I must admit that I enjoyed the two campaigns when I opened my 1813 campaign to PBEM. And I must also confirm that all of the players played their part well. <br /><br />I felt however that the campaign, which was designed to provide Jan and I with wargames, did not provide sufficient challenge or allow enough scope to the players.<br /><br />For this reason I would quite like to have another go. But its a matter of finding the time to run a another campaign.<br /><br />My greatest disappointment with the two campaigns in which I played a part was the abrupt end to the campaign without any explanation or even an email to confirm that the umpire had decided to stop. <br /><br />I really do find it difficult to understand how someone who has put so much work into the earlier part of the campaign can feel so little responsibility to his players that he can treat them in such a high handed manner.<br /><br />The WWW is great for the hobby, and in particular for those unable to join a local club. But it does have a downside. I am sure that this sort of thing could never happen in a local club.<br /><br />I hope that you are still engaged in some form of campaign, even though it be not PBEM. For they are not only very enjoyable to run, but they also make the tabletop games so much more meaningful and challenging.<br /><br />best regards<br /><br />Paulthistlebarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077298970769942656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97754405909576170.post-19962015945105671292010-10-15T19:19:38.694+02:002010-10-15T19:19:38.694+02:00Sorry to hear that your campaign seems to have pet...Sorry to hear that your campaign seems to have petered out. I've run a few PBEM games here, and, despite some very limited fun, have found them more trouble than they are worth frankly. The work involved, the waiting around, the apparently different levels of commitment, and the sometimes annoying fellow participants have satisfied any urge I might have had at one time to continue with this type of game or campaign. Too bad really as the potential for tabletop fun and interesting situations along with post-game discussions seems very great, but there you are.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />StokesWSTKS-FM Worldwidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.com