tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post1781047246299735657..comments2024-03-29T06:34:33.655-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Reflections on Gaming, 2018Jonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-42187297453194272712019-01-08T05:18:18.856-08:002019-01-08T05:18:18.856-08:00Keep 'em coming Jonathan ! :)Keep 'em coming Jonathan ! :)Mike Vellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220933613292414697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-53744239665695551722019-01-06T14:48:02.466-08:002019-01-06T14:48:02.466-08:00It's my nature, Christopher!It's my nature, Christopher!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-31683317200748560932019-01-06T12:33:04.329-08:002019-01-06T12:33:04.329-08:00I do plenty of reflecting and even more planning b...I do plenty of reflecting and even more planning but I only occasionally act.... <br /><br />You never cease to amaze me with you ability to stay focused and achieve the results you want.<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-59553363164016630322019-01-05T17:38:36.834-08:002019-01-05T17:38:36.834-08:00Our wives must be related! I hear the same. Whil...Our wives must be related! I hear the same. While not retired, we do a lot of traveling which we both find enjoyable. I often work a battlefield or historical site into the itinerary. My wife has walked more than one battlefield with me although on our trip in May to Bavaria she insisted I visit Eggmuhl without her...Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-55207946714288003082019-01-05T17:33:36.523-08:002019-01-05T17:33:36.523-08:00Cheers to 2019, Ray!Cheers to 2019, Ray!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-14395661329567087142019-01-05T17:06:50.744-08:002019-01-05T17:06:50.744-08:00That looks like a very balanced and enjoyable year...That looks like a very balanced and enjoyable year to me. My wife is happy with the one night per week gaming, but I normally get the "I hope you don't expect to spend all your retirement downstairs painting miniatures".<br /><br />To which I reply "Of course not; I'm also hoping to spend more time betting on the horses and catching up with friends down the pub" which, I suspect, is not the answer she is looking for. In truth I can see me doing one final degree for fun and travelling a bit more with the better half, but I'll keep that to myself for the time being.Lawrence Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626386564817082992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-4598876872395657332019-01-05T13:41:24.046-08:002019-01-05T13:41:24.046-08:00That's a very busy year Jonathan. Here's t...That's a very busy year Jonathan. Here's to 2019!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-19196840573215797332019-01-05T12:32:14.302-08:002019-01-05T12:32:14.302-08:00One game per week would be a good goal.One game per week would be a good goal.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-29594545626930416112019-01-05T12:24:25.196-08:002019-01-05T12:24:25.196-08:00Certainly none of us expect to spend retirement ga...Certainly none of us expect to spend retirement gaming full time... do we? I'd say a game a week would be spectacular!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-82150182647052293722019-01-05T07:15:07.528-08:002019-01-05T07:15:07.528-08:00Yes, a lot more gaming than usual in 2018, Peter. ...Yes, a lot more gaming than usual in 2018, Peter. Rarely was the large gaming table devoid of a battle. My plan for 2018 was more gaming with a commensurate reduction in painting. Gaming increased but so did the number figures painted!<br /><br />When discussing plans for retirement, my wife often asks, "do you expect to game ALL day when you retire? Won't you get bored?" Since I am still in the workforce, I defer the answer to that question for another time... Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-40520152801416312192019-01-05T06:12:32.100-08:002019-01-05T06:12:32.100-08:00I am most impressed with the amount of gaming you ...I am most impressed with the amount of gaming you got in this year, and the great variety. That is the area I struggle the most with - actually getting games on the table! I pl;an to decrease my work (nominally) to 4 days a week in about 2 years. Maybe that will help? :-)Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-41999007030930299942019-01-05T01:37:40.802-08:002019-01-05T01:37:40.802-08:00Sorry about the work flashback, Mark!
Thanks for y...Sorry about the work flashback, Mark!<br />Thanks for your continued support and here’s to 2019!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-90404118912543385882019-01-04T23:07:42.522-08:002019-01-04T23:07:42.522-08:00Well done! Yours has been a highly productive and ...Well done! Yours has been a highly productive and entertaining hobby year Jonathan, but my goodness that opening diagram looks alarmingly similar to something called the "Virtuous Cycle" that I saw at a presentation a few weeks back - made be shudder.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-22877955643088277332019-01-04T16:05:44.776-08:002019-01-04T16:05:44.776-08:00You are most welcome, Keith! The interest and comm...You are most welcome, Keith! The interest and comments from yourself and others provide motivation to keep at this activity.<br /><br />The cooperative campaign with Peter was entertaining and fun, for sure. I never knew what twist the tactical battle would add back into the strategic situation. Many times, I expected a result that did not happen. The campaign worked so well due to Peter's rapid battle turn-around. The campaign never had a chance to bog down or lose its appeal It was great fun and I would not hesitate in doing something like that again.<br /><br />Thank you for participating through your encouraging comments.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-33570098188232139182019-01-04T15:59:36.445-08:002019-01-04T15:59:36.445-08:00Without your determination and discipline to field...Without your determination and discipline to field the entire Russian OB in the first half of 2018, Zorndorf would not have been possible.<br /><br />Kunersdorf in August 2019 sounds perfect! We can beginning the planning.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-7982366430884498982019-01-04T15:56:23.893-08:002019-01-04T15:56:23.893-08:00I thought all of the battles offered their own cha...I thought all of the battles offered their own challenges to both players. One thing you provide encouragement to do is to produce a scenario that is as much of a tactical problem as a battle refight. I appreciate your encouragements and willingness to take on these challenges greatly.<br /><br />Chotusitz would be an interesting battle to recreate since both sides attempted to put into practice lessons learned from the shortcomings surfaced at Mollwitz. Let's do it! Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-37111807963729052892019-01-04T15:51:12.348-08:002019-01-04T15:51:12.348-08:00Thank you so much, Mark!
Now, get those hussars i...Thank you so much, Mark!<br /><br />Now, get those hussars into your painting queue!<br /><br />By the way, your recent Caldiero battle was a magnificent sight.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-88858037991869010272019-01-04T15:35:24.652-08:002019-01-04T15:35:24.652-08:00Thanks for an entertaining 2018 Jonathan - I agree...Thanks for an entertaining 2018 Jonathan - I agree with Iain, I think my highlight was your cooperative campaign of the French and Indian Wars - the way one person determined the strategic situation via a board game whilst the other played out the tactical situations that resulted, was great and must have been good fun for both of you!rrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316317334203888350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-33952257844636741062019-01-04T15:33:47.427-08:002019-01-04T15:33:47.427-08:00Similarly, I found Zorndorf to be a wonderful insp...Similarly, I found Zorndorf to be a wonderful inspiration to tackle a large project in short order. Perhaps we should shoot for Kunersdorf next August to commemorate the 260th anniversary much as we did for Zorndorf?Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-27229323322047684762019-01-04T15:24:12.262-08:002019-01-04T15:24:12.262-08:00Several interesting battles in there, and I was gl...Several interesting battles in there, and I was glad to be part of several of them. Mollwitz especially strikes me as akin to the attack on the Deathstar. The plucky Austrian Cavalry trying to hit the Prussians before they come in range to annihilate the Austrian Infantry with a single volley. Perhaps next year we can follow up with Chotusitz?Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-37619451262122039292019-01-04T13:10:17.121-08:002019-01-04T13:10:17.121-08:00Can only echo other's words about the quantity...Can only echo other's words about the quantity and quality Jonathan, excellent stuff, including the replays of battles idea. And thank you so much for the giveaway too! I must get those Hussars painted... :)Chasseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919997382932080898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-68193771166741457912019-01-04T10:10:03.132-08:002019-01-04T10:10:03.132-08:00Thanks, Dean! Your continued support of the blog ...Thanks, Dean! Your continued support of the blog is much appreciated!<br /><br />Happy New Year!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-23240898683454853512019-01-04T10:08:56.560-08:002019-01-04T10:08:56.560-08:00Michael, you are too kind, my friend!
The VASSAL ...Michael, you are too kind, my friend!<br /><br />The VASSAL game was a good learning experience on the 1914 series and I could not have successfully tackled that obstacle without your help. I learned a lot about operational WWI combat and the 1914 series. It was a great experience.<br /><br />I wish you the very best in 2019, too!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-22999213778827851522019-01-04T10:06:23.143-08:002019-01-04T10:06:23.143-08:00Posting once every three days seems to be a good f...Posting once every three days seems to be a good frequency for me. Very pleased to see you find the quality of posts satisfactory. That is great feedback!<br /><br />On repeating battles, I find playing a scenario two or three times adds much to the insight and understanding of the battle. Repeated playings also allow the luxury for tactics to develop and different approaches to be tried.<br /><br />As always, thanks for your support, Stew!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-47183756771941798902019-01-04T10:00:42.804-08:002019-01-04T10:00:42.804-08:00I may need it!I may need it!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.com