OVER THERE! Now At the Game Depot

WBWilder · #1 July 28th, 2005, 05:51 PM

I watched attentively Stephen Bochco's drama, "Over There," about the war in Iraq! All I can say is "Wow!"

It was great. Did you watch it?

It will be coming on each Wednesday night at 10PM EST on the FX Channel.

I was so motivated by it that I stayed up all night and into the morning creating a scenario on this first firefight.

It should be ready before Sunday. Its very short, with single man units and some quick, fast action.

My testing heroes are quick to help me out here, Tom DeShelter, Stephen Porter, and Lars Remmen!

Interested in trying it?

WB

Alby · #2 July 28th, 2005, 07:19 PM

Yes sir I had been waiting to see this...
I loved the action scenes...altho i was a little dismayed by the obvious cliches...
The combat vet sarge is great, the leiutenant is an idiot.
giving stupid orders, the captain kinda realizes the Leiutenant is an idiot and sides with the sarge.
I thought they kinda cliched the womens roles too.
how about you?

Leslie · #3 July 29th, 2005, 09:12 AM

Hmm this is a quandry. Over at SZO, a poster made such a scathing report of the show, that I think it could be nominated, as the worst crud to come out on media in years.

But, considering my views on your views Bill, I have to wonder, if the other chap was being a bit over the top.

Beaudine · #4 November 4th, 2005, 03:57 PM

Hey.....first post....

this was a cool little scenario.....Mrs B was kickin' a*s and taking names, til she stopped one.....

Pepper · #5 November 4th, 2005, 04:13 PM

Saw one epidsode of the show, where one guy shot a woman. I've no experience with shooting women in battle but I thought they dramatized what he must have gone through pretty well. And they did a damning critique of the media in the process, which my USMC Capt. cousin who was in Iraq with Force Recon seemed to agree with.

As for the scenario, I will always recommend it for brand new players because of its scale. IMHO, its the perfect introduction to movement, suppression, rallying, control, etc.

WBWilder · #6 November 6th, 2005, 04:13 AM

Well, thank you gentlemen! It can work well for a newbie, but has enough challenge for the more experienced.

It plays quickly and the fire and move can work well for basic tactics.

Uh, oh! Ms B went down. You're gonna lose some, no doubt.

Thanks for the comments. They are much appreciated. We'll try to do some more of these small quick play engagements.

WB

Beaudine · #7 November 8th, 2005, 03:15 PM

I come to SPMBT from the WWII based games, which makes me realize that I'm from the "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots" school of combat.....now that I'm playing a USMC Viet Nam campaign, I realize that this is not neccesarily the best route to take.....

Smoke rounds! I thought they were pointless!
<cue collective eyeroll>

Starmyth · #8 July 29th, 2005, 11:02 AM

Maybe a movie of Bush joining the National Guard to avoid war would be appropriate.

WBWilder · #9 July 29th, 2005, 12:53 PM

I can't imagine why he would say such a thing, Les. Its really very good, especially for one deeply interested in the happenings in Iraq from our point of view.

I've often found that when the critics hate it, I love it. Red Dawn is a case in point. I've read that it was the worst movie ever made. I think its great.

To each his own, I suppose.

Wouldn't be much fighting in that one, Starmyth, except George arguing with Laura over where she hid the bourbon!

WB

WBWilder · #10 July 29th, 2005, 01:09 PM

The scenario is done...tested and ready. It can be won. I just achieved a decisive victory but had to play it 8 times to do it. Picture of final score attached.

Scneario can be found here.

http://www.wargamer.com/gamesdepot/details.asp?sid=4030

Its a challenge! Keep your men alive and take the objectives! Out!

WB