Pbem vs AI . . In what mode is most of your time spent playing?

Double_Deuce · #1 January 17th, 2009, 08:19 PM

Just curious what the majority of you play. Do you mainly Pbem or play most of your time against the AI or split time between the 2?

These days I rarely play Pbem due to time constraints. I mainly play vs the AI due to playtesting different campaigns I have in design progress.

Imp · #2 January 17th, 2009, 10:08 PM

Recently started playing a lot more vs AI as seem to have found reasonable settings.
A point on scenerios applies to some only.
Some form of briefing / intel would be nice such as on a raid there is a barracks 15 miles North of your location & units may be on maneuvers in the area.
I would take this as attack likely from the North but have a bit of time. Something could possibly appear sooner from any direction.
Or a simple the mainthrust is expected from.

Only give if intel is likely but some some give no real idea of position you have been placed in.

Charles22 · #3 January 17th, 2009, 11:26 PM

100% Ai.

m113apc · #4 January 18th, 2009, 10:25 AM

I play 100 % against the AI.
But I would really like to play Pbem, but my work in the Norwegian Armed Forces, with all its responsibilities can do that there sometimes will be weeks before I can play my round and return it.

Imp · #5 January 18th, 2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by m113apc

I play 100 % against the AI.
But I would really like to play Pbem, but my work in the Norwegian Armed Forces, with all its responsibilities can do that there sometimes will be weeks before I can play my round and return it.

I would suggest try joining a club & state that when you post for a game do the same here. I am sure there are other people with the same problem.
I prefer a quick return but dont have a problem if know. what is annoying is if some ones pattern changes & they don't say somethings come up.

If you want PM me with a couple of games you would like to do. I play standard settings all features on 100% Happy WW2 MBT any time side of your choosing

RERomine · #6 January 18th, 2009, 02:49 PM

Overall, I suspect most people spend time playing against the AI because the turnaround is quicker. I've got both PBEM and AI games going. With PBEM games, I might average a turn per day where with the AI, I can complete a whole battle in one day. Some people may complete PBEM games faster, but I suspect those would be more the exceptions than the rule.

m113apc · #7 January 18th, 2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Imp

Quote:

Originally Posted by m113apc

I play 100 % against the AI.
But I would really like to play Pbem, but my work in the Norwegian Armed Forces, with all its responsibilities can do that there sometimes will be weeks before I can play my round and return it.

I would suggest try joining a club & state that when you post for a game do the same here. I am sure there are other people with the same problem.
I prefer a quick return but dont have a problem if know. what is annoying is if some ones pattern changes & they don't say somethings come up.

If you want PM me with a couple of games you would like to do. I play standard settings all features on 100% Happy WW2 MBT any time side of your choosing

Imp
Great, I do that when i see a window in time.
Right now and probably until our Nato exercise is over there going to be insane at work.

JohnHale · #8 January 18th, 2009, 02:46 PM

About 90% PBEM, DD.

narwan · #9 January 19th, 2009, 05:10 PM

Playing the AI is too easy so for me mostly PBEM.

codman · #10 January 19th, 2009, 05:26 PM

AI. Just like snow, you never know how much you're going to get or how long it's going to last...