Christmas in the Ardennes 1944

[2nd Lt. John P. McCreary]

No. of Players (Allied/Axis): 2 vs. 2
Introductory Posts (Neutral/Hostile): Neutral
Location (Board and Sub-Board): France, Ardennes Forest
Time of Day (24 Hour Clock): 1035 hours
Current Weather Conditions: Cold, snow showers
Map:
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Units
Allied
Normal Units (Private and Corporal NPC’s): 6 each
Special Units (All other NPC’s): None
Light Vehicles: None
Armoured Vehicles: None
Planes: None
Axis
Normal Units (Private and Corporal NPC’s): 6 each
Special Units (All other NPC’s): None
Light Vehicles: None
Armoured Vehicles: None
Planes: None
Estimated Difficulty (Beginner, Normal, Veteran, Expert): Beginner
Notes: The little blue lines on the barn are windows( more like openings, since there’s no glass ). The openings to the north and south are on the first floor. The openings to the east and west are on the second floor. The thick orange lines are the doors to the barn. The brown cross is the second floor of the barn.

[vittori]

I'll fight, there where Italian's in France wheren't there?

[Christopher J. D'Dario]

In southern France there where... but not many. I'll join in too.

[SGT. Niklas Risto]

I'll join this, I also made a better representation of the map, because the barn is technically OFF the map below the key (how will units run in and out of the building through the key?) and I've blotched green areas for forest either side of the map. Don't need to show the trees individually, the forest was dense.

The middle is a small opening. I wasn't going to put the fox holes in, because all units can dig a foxhole with their spades, but I've seen pre-made trenches put on maps before so didn't see the problem in having the premade foxholes.

Hope you use the map. I just thought it's more clarified. If willing, I'll be your Allied partner.

EDIT: Sorry didn't supply map link. The map!
- Raf

[2nd Lt. John P. McCreary]

Yes, that's much better. Thanks. You'll have to forgive me, it was my first attempt ever at making a map. Thank you all for joining.

[SGT. Niklas Risto]

Is this battle going to get started anytime soon? Just wondering.
- Raf

[Christopher J. D'Dario]

we Need a Mod... who's active?

[SGT. Niklas Risto]

Well I'm sure when the battle starts and we get all the four neutral posts out of the way with, a moderator will snatch the battle up. I don't think the battle will properly start until after christmas now, so we have time for a mod to slip in.

Which brings me to my next point. If this battle starts before christmas, I'll be able to post, christmas and after I won't be active much for a week or thereafter. Considering there's four of us in this battle, I doubt it will make much of a difference or the staff won't be considerate of the festive time that holds people up, but just thought I'd let you guys know in the run up to new-years I will be on and off the computer.

I have a huge event that's been organised at the club I manage for New Years eve AND New Years day. Asides the christmas time I'll be with family. So I will be on and off.
- Raf

[Christopher J. D'Dario]

Fair enough, lets organise the posting order then we'll get started, and I dont think it will too much of a hassel with your RL responsabilities. After all, RL comes first.

[Heiko Alkema]

I can mod this.

[Christopher J. D'Dario]

Sweet! We have a Mod! Lets get this puppy growling!

[2nd Lt. John P. McCreary]

I apologize for not being active the past few days, I was with my family as well. I can start now if you guys want, but is it alright if we wait for Risto--since then everyone will be active?

In the meantime, here's the posting order: McCreary, Marino, Risto, D'Dario.

[SGT. Niklas Risto]

Sorry I'm active, I didn't intend for you guys to wait starting the battle, I was just saying I won't be around much over the holiday period and that posting would be slim. I'm sure the moderator would have understood if I didn't post on my turn within the time limit, so at least the battle could have started.

Nevermind. Well start the battle whenever you're ready. I never intended to hold it up.
- Raf

[2nd Lt. John P. McCreary]

I have exams this week, so the soonest I can post is this weekend. . Hopefully then we can get this thing going ^^.

[Christopher J. D'Dario]

Hey.... My team mate has vansished.