Hello and welcome. Please use this thread for all out of character posts.

Hello to Jinny. Check your PM.

Ah ha!

It works now! Yeah, I can post now. I guess it was the public/group 0 thing. Ok, I'll update the char sheet. I PM'd you personal equipment too.

Jinny

Also...

How many NPCs will there be?
Are you basing the number of vehicles on how many PCs or PCs and NPCs?

I've got a number of them written up. I'll figure out how many will start off with the party once we get an idea of how many PCs we will have.

Hmmm... not sure on the second question yet. Going to have to wait to see what PCs we have first.

Equipment list received.

I've updated the map in the intel thread. It has a hex grid overlay on it. I think this will be easier for places to be indicated and travel plans worked out. I know it contrasts lightly, but I'm working on it.

So, the legend shows the player's current hide at E13.
This message was last edited by the GM at 07:06, Tue 29 Apr 2008.

I really like the hex overlay on the map. If its possible, that would be awesome for tactical maps. In combat you could say exactly where you wanted to go and the route.

Ok, two more players joined today. Welcome Mark101 and LAW.

So, as of now we have for PCs...

A German Unteroffizier (Sgt) - Assault pioneer - Helmut Meyer
An American Major - Cav Scout - John Jameson McCarthy
An American? - Medic - Currently Unnamed

I'm waiting for word from two more people as well. I've got a feeling at least one of them will join for sure so I'd like to wait until both get back to me.

In the meantime I will put up a list of available unit equipment and supplies which are available to the party. Determining what you have to start out with will be done OOC here. However, I'd like to reserve the planning and decision making of what course of action the party intends to do for IG discussions. I'll also introduce a list of potential vehicle(s).

Welcome again.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:10, Wed 30 Apr 2008.

Ok, one confirmation on two people I was hoping would join. That just leaves one more to get back to me before I think we can start. That will be 4 and possibly 5 PCs... I think thats ok to start with. Others can join at any time too of course.

In a couple of hours I'll put us the equipment lists so we can start to get everyone involved.
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:35, Wed 30 Apr 2008.

Hey, welcome guys.

Alright. One more player is in. Welcome KC.

Hello all, looking forward to gaming with you.

Hey, um, KC here ... still putting a PC together.  I have no idea what he's going to be yet ...

This message was deleted by the player at 11:21, Wed 30 Apr 2008.

That is the best name I've ever heard for a PC, very Clint Eastwood in Sapagetthi Westerns....

Welcome KC.

LOL yeah, I had it actually as 'No Name' first, but thought right away to ol Clint.

Welcome! Happy to be soon gaming with you guys.

For vehicles and gear, here is my opinion.

I say we go with the 2 vehicle option. It might mean not getting an armored vehicle, but 2 vehicles still is better than one. And we still have a 50/50 chance of getting armor or even two.

For party weapons... I like mortars, 60mm is cheap and small but effective. If we don't get a AFV like a Bradley or BMP, we may want to get an ATGW or something. Lots of Pact armor around. Maybe mount a machinegun on the other vehicle.

I don't mind what models exactly.

Other stuff... a still and a trailer are a must, yes?

In games I've played in I've found the Mk-19 grenade launcher kicks serious butt. We need one if we can get it.

As for vehicles, I'm happy to go with two tries, trailers are a definate and I'd suggest buying some motorcycles or an ATV for scouting woods with little fuel consumption.
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:14, Wed 30 Apr 2008.

Sorry, no autogrenade launchers available at the moment, nor ATVs. One motorcycle is (now) available as well as many bicycles.
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:17, Wed 30 Apr 2008.

Damn. I wish I'd checked the new post before I typed :)

KC again.  PC still to come.

I'd prefer to take the bradley or marder and not roll for two vehicles.  Then even though some of us may be on foot or riding on the vehicle to start, we can use our first encounter to get to know each other, get some experience under battle conditions, and try and steal a second vehicle of any kind.

That way we'd get our second vehicle and have some fun doing it, give the players and ref a chance to see and get the game working.

I'll go with the popular vote though.