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I will be playing the Partisans


Turn 1

Initiative
So Turn 1 initiative rolls show Germany 2 - 1 Partisans - Germany has the initiative in Turn 1
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Rally Phase
Germans - no rally
Partisans - no rally - I click Finished to move to the first turn
1st Turn after all!
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Operations Phase
Phase 1 - Germans
Lt Koch and 2x1-6-4 with 1xMG34 move from D3 to E3
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Play stops to allow the Partisan Scout unit in G2 to opportunity fire. I choose to do so. I click the FIRE button
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Not good. A roll of 1 will get me nowhere...and does so...
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The same units continue their movement from E3 to G4
Play stops again to allow the Partisan units in the building at I4 to opportunity fire. The units are 2x0-3-4 and 1xMolotov Cocktail. I choose not to do so this time and click the Pass button.
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The Germans continue into my trap and move from G4 to H4.
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Play stops again for opportunity fire and I take it this time with the same units as I had passed previously.
NB - The reason I passed the first time was because the Molotov Cocktail was not usable (having a range of 1)...so I waited for the Germans to close
The Partisans open up...not bad - ALOT of positive modifiers.
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The Germans roll 3 - and with no modifiers, gives me a +6
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Each German unit needs to roll to check for casualties. The way this works is
(Partisan roll + modifiers) - (German roll + modifiers) = +6 to Partisans
For each unit, 1 D6 is rolled. +6 is added to the roll and if the modified roll is greater than the units morale, it's SHAKEN. If the value is greater than or equal to twice the units morale, the unit takes casualties
Lt Koch is first...and he rolls a 5 +6 gives 11...SHAKEN
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Next is one of the 1-6-4 Squads...a roll of 4 +6 gives 10...CASUALTIES...the squad is reduced
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Now the last squad. A roll of  6 +6 gives 12...CASUALTIES...the squad is reduced
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Lt Koch decides retreat is the best idea and continues movement away from the Partisan attacking unit.
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Phase 2 - Partisans
I move 1xHero, 2x0-3-4 squads, 1xMolotov Cocktail and 1xDP 28 from I6 to H3 through H4.
As the Partisans go through H4 the German units will surrender and the Partisan units have to stop because they are considered In Melee
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Phase 3 - Germans
Sgt Baumann and 2x1-6-4 squads open up on the Partisan Scout in G2
Phase 1 - Partisans
I move 1xHero, 2x0-3-4 squads, 1xMolotov Cocktail and 1xDP 28 from I6 to H3 through H4.
As the Partisans go through H4 the German units will surrender and the Partisan units have to stop because they are considered In Melee
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The Partisan defence roll...
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SAFE!

Phase 4 - Partisans
The Partisans move 1x0-3-4 unit from I7 to G5 to deal with Lt Koch
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And he's gone...
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Phase 5 - Germans
1xMedic, 3x1-6-4 and 1xMG34 in B4 attack the Partisan Scout in G2
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This chance the Scout defence doesn't hold and there's a chance for casualties
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But they survive the onslaught.
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Phase 6 - Partisans
2x0-3-4, 1xDP 28 and 1x14.5 PTRS move from K4 to I3
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Phase 7 - Germans
1xPZIVF1 in C4 opens up on the Partisan Scout unit again! It opens up with it's main gun (you can tell that by the red dice) and misses
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Then it opens up with it's machine gun...
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Defence roll
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The attack succeeds and the unit is SHAKEN
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Phase 8 - Partisans
Elana moves from hex K6 to I4
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Phase 9 - Germans
1xSd222 in C4 opens up on the poor Scout unit again using it's main armament and misses
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It then opens up with it's MG...
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Defensive roll is...
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And it's a miss...he's a lucky wee scout!

Phase 10 - Partisans
2x0-3-4 moves from K6 to H5
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Phase 11 - Germans
1xSd222 in C4 opens up on the Scout unit using it's main armament and misses
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Phase 12 - Partisans
0-3-4 squad moves from I7 to H6
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Now both sides pass, chits are cleared and Turn 2 starts!

Go JD! Watch though... Them Germans are tricky....

Oh and play on the manly level of Hard... That way you play just like the board game.

I've played this scenario 4 times now and not won once!

I keep doing things I kind of forgot in the board game...picking up weapons on the rally phase for example, or closing when I don't have to.

This is definitely going to help build the rules into my head for the board game, which I am likely to get out more often after playing this I think.

I was a bit disappointed to see Lt Koch going so far, so early and so foolishly forward like that.

I look forward to playing this online.

Hello All:

Seems poor play by the AI to rush Lt. Koch and stack forward on its own into open ground too. Why not use the H3 hex so they would have the cover of the building at least. Meanwhile there is a huge stack at the back in B4 along with the tank so Koch gets massacred on his own without support.

Is there some part of the game mechanism that meant those guys at the back couldn't also do something on Turn 1?

Thanks for doing the AAR.

Gerry

Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 13, 2014, 05:38:42 PM
I've played this scenario 4 times now and not won once!

LOL! I must have played this scenario 10 times at least during beta testing and never won it  ;D Fun scenario either way!!!  :)

Quote from: Gerry on February 13, 2014, 10:16:39 PM
....Is there some part of the game mechanism that meant those guys at the back couldn't also do something on Turn 1?....

Well...only one unit can be activated in any one phase of any turn. Exception - when a leader is activated...all units in immediate surrounding hexes around the leader can also activate.

So in answer to your question, those units couldn't do something after that unit activated and moved...however, the AI could've (should have?) chosen to put those units in a better supporting position before making such a move.

Quote from: Gerry on February 13, 2014, 10:16:39 PM
Hello All:

Seems poor play by the AI to rush Lt. Koch and stack forward on its own into open ground too. Why not use the H3 hex so they would have the cover of the building at least. Meanwhile there is a huge stack at the back in B4 along with the tank so Koch gets massacred on his own without support.

Is there some part of the game mechanism that meant those guys at the back couldn't also do something on Turn 1?

Thanks for doing the AAR.

Gerry

Gerry,

The AI plays under the same rules as the player so it would not have seen JD's units waiting in ambush. If he had fired earlier and  not done any damage the IA would have veered off into protective terrain.
The AI also knows the victory conditions and one of Partisan conditions is to get at least 2 units off the map. Since the scout revealed itself when op firing at the Germans, and it's close to the exit hexes the AI chose to fire on it with the rear most units to try and stop it's exit. It could have ignored the scout and moved those units but it can't do both.

Does all that make sense?

Quote from: Barthheart on February 14, 2014, 08:28:59 AM

Quote from: Gerry on February 13, 2014, 10:16:39 PM
Hello All:

Seems poor play by the AI to rush Lt. Koch and stack forward on its own into open ground too. Why not use the H3 hex so they would have the cover of the building at least. Meanwhile there is a huge stack at the back in B4 along with the tank so Koch gets massacred on his own without support.

Is there some part of the game mechanism that meant those guys at the back couldn't also do something on Turn 1?

Thanks for doing the AAR.

Gerry

Gerry,

The AI plays under the same rules as the player so it would not have seen JD's units waiting in ambush. If he had fired earlier and  not done any damage the IA would have veered off into protective terrain.
The AI also knows the victory conditions and one of Partisan conditions is to get at least 2 units off the map. Since the scout revealed itself when op firing at the Germans, and it's close to the exit hexes the AI chose to fire on it with the rear most units to try and stop it's exit. It could have ignored the scout and moved those units but it can't do both.

Does all that make sense?

I always forget (because I can fully see my units) that the opponents can't see them. I think an indicator to show they are not visible (for me as a player and for my units) would be good.

Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 14, 2014, 08:30:45 AM
I always forget (because I can fully see my units) that the opponents can't see them. I think an indicator to show they are not visible (for me as a player and for my units) would be good.

Yeah that might be useful... not sure how to indicate that though... You should suggest that at Matrix.

Turn 2

Initiative
Turn 2, as with all turns, starts with the initiative roll...this time it's the Partisans who win initiative (highest roll)
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Rally Phase
Partisans
Scout
Scouts can self rally (not requiring a leader or hero in the same hex). Also because I only have the one unit to rally, I use the bonus call of For The Motherland. This gives a -1 on your roll check for Morale. The For the Motherland bonus can only be used once per turn, so it's sometimes prudent to use it where more units in a hex can be affected by it (it's a bonus for the hex, not the unit)
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As you can see the Scout also gets a -2 modifier for terrain...giving a total of -3 off a 2D6 roll. A roll of 8 - 3 modifiers is less than the Morale value for the scout and therefore he is rallied
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During the rally phase, units can pick up discarded enemy weapons. I can't recall if Hero's are allowed to do so, but even if they are, I forgot to do so. But I have other plans for the weapon on the ground anyway.

This is the map at the start of Turn 2
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Operations Phase

Phase 1 - Partisans
The Partisans activate the leader Elena in I4. This activates all units around her within one hex.
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The Partisans move 1xHero - Morosov and 2x0-3-4 squads with their Molotov Cocktail and DP 28 support weapons to the wooden house in F4. The idea here is two fold...to have good LoS to the houses in D4 and D5 and also to try and draw fire from Sgt Baumann and his squad.
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This does indeed draw fire. The roll for fire is pretty poor.
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You will notice that the Partisans did not go through G5 - that's because there is a Partisan unit already in there and there are stacking limitations (they allude me...but I know not more than 2 Squads)

Defence roll...even worse
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First the Hero Morosov is checked for a hit...he survives
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Next is the turn of one of the 0-3-4 squads - and that's better for the Germans...SHAKEN
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The second squad is a bit luckier
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Because one of the squads was successfully shaken, it has to stay put. Morosov and the good order 0-3-4 units move into the wooden building.
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Because Elena activated all squads around her, I move the 2 0-3-4 squads with their 14.5 PTRS and DP 28 from I3 to H3
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I also move Elena and her 2 0-3-4 squads from I4 to H4 - this is in preparation for the next rally phase where one of the squads can claim the MG34
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I'm done now so I click Finished


Phase 2 - Germans
So the Germans move their Pz IVF1 from C4 to D3 and open up on Morosov and the 0-3-4 squad in F4 -but it's a bad roll...and a miss
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It then opens up with it's MG
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Defender roll is...a hit
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Next to check for damage for Morosov
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Miss!

And now the 0-3-4 squad
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Miss!


Phase 3 - Partisans
The Partisans move 0-3-4 squad into ...this is in the hope of picking up the Molotov Cocktail next rally phase (it is kind of a risky move for a molotov cocktail!)
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Phase 4 - Germans
The Germans open up with their Sd222 main weapon on the units in G4 - and MISS!
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They next open up with their MG
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And the defensive roll...
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Now check for hits
First against the shaken 0-3-4
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And it's a hit...they take casualties (because they were already shaken)

And next against the good order 0-3-4
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And they are now SHAKEN...I said it was risky!


Phase 5 - Partisans
The Scout in G2 opens up on Sgt Baumann and his squads
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Defensive roll...possible damage...check for hits
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Sgt Baumann is check first
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A hit is good...it means his leadership value cannot help the other squads

Next one of the 1-6-4 squads - they survive
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And the final 1-6-4 squad - SHAKEN!
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That was a good result from a scout!


Phase 6 - Germans
The 3 1-6-4 squads with their MG 34 and 1 Medic in B4 open up on the Scout in G2...it's a pathetic roll really.
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Defensive roll is good and the scout is safe!
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Phase 7 - Partisans
PASS


Phase 8 - Germans
The German Sd222 in C4opens up again on the units in G4 and this time it's a hit!
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Damage roll...
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Defensive roll...No Effect!
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Phase 9 - Partisans
PASS


Phase 10 - Germans
PASS


Phase 11 - Partisans
PASS

3 passes in a row ends the turn...and this is how it's looking
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Looking good JD.

Yes Heroes can carry and use support weapons but they lose 2 movement points and forfeit their inherent firepower if they fire the support weapon.

Does it also reduce the SW firepower by half if fired by an SMC?

Quote from: bob48 on February 14, 2014, 09:09:31 AM
Does it also reduce the SW firepower by half if fired by an SMC?

For leaders, yes, since they don't have an inherent FP.

Also picking up and using enemy support weapons is at 1/2 FP.

PS. Get the game and find out!  ;)

Turn 3

Initiative
Turn 3 initiative roll...and it's back to the Germans
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Rally Phase
Germans
Sgt Baumann manages to rally himself, which is good news for the Shaken squad in his hex
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The 1-6-4 squad is also rallied
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Partisans
I have units requiring rallying in G4, but with no leader, medic or hero, I cannot rally them.

What I can do is pick up the MG34 lying in H4
I do so by clicking and dragging the MG34 onto one of the squads
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This is the map at the start of the Turn 3
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Operations Phase

Phase 1 - Germans
Unfortunately because I saved between the end of the German rally phase and start of the Partisan phase, the game seems to have switched to the initiative being for the Partisans. I've reported it as a bug.
What I have done, is Pass on this turn to hand it back to the Germans.
Sgt Baumann and 2 1-6-4 squads in E4 open up on the hero Morosov and the 0-3-4 squad with it's DP 28 in F4
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The defensive roll is good...
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Phase 2 - Partisans
Hero Morosov has a Deadly Skill card
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Hero Morosov and the 0-3-4 squad with their DP 28 in F4 open up on Sgt Baumann and the 2 1-6-4 squads in F4
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And the German defender roll...
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Damage check...
First for Sgt Baumann...SHAKEN!
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And the 1-6-4 squad...CASUALTIES!
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And the last 1-6-4 squad...SHAKEN!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F13_zpsa88815a3.jpg&hash=97160d5cd72540ca71bd47e11d474fbbdceb5313)

Not a bad outcome at all


Phase 3 - Germans
The German Sd222 moves from C4 to D3 and opens up on the two shaken Partisan squads in G4...MISS!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F14_zps4d49138e.jpg&hash=dc2241fce5c63745dbdb0a695bc09fab4b6cd1ba)

It then opens up with it's MG
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And the Defenders roll...
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Damage check on the first Partisan unit...CASUALTIES!
As this squad was a Half Squad, it is eliminated
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And for the next Partisan squad...CASUALTIES!
This squad was a full squad so becomes a half squad.
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Phase 4 - Partisans
The Scout in G2 opens up on Sgt Baumann and the 2 shaken squads in E4
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And the defender roll...
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No result.


Phase 5 - Germans
The 2 1-6-4 squads with their MG34 and Medic in B4 open up on the Scout in G2
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F21_zps6984350b.jpg&hash=a4344758cbea48eec7ab11673cfe8b1125cc449f)

And the defender roll is good...
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Phase 6 - Partisans
The 0-3-4 squad with the DP 28 in H3 opens up on Sgt Baumann and the 2 shaken squads in E4
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F23_zps27867eca.jpg&hash=bf69a9801b06ebe17b2145467d760de11feacffe)

The defence roll is rubbish...meaning casualties
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F24_zpscd8ef3bf.jpg&hash=380d1ff0f6b0f3e2177794be0f4d123983aa36e5)

First check for casualties on Sgt Baumann - and he's WOUNDED!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F25_zps4bfc9bad.jpg&hash=191dca69b5655a0a3ea05874b50383184e363195)

Next, one of the two shaken squads...CASUALTIES and they are removed as they were a half squad.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F26_zps19235e42.jpg&hash=e2ecaaa842396c1c449b973fdea05ab2e8c65f6d)

And the last squad...CASUALTIES.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F27_zps606a808d.jpg&hash=a0fe6927a2d500ba4a9e390f03c4dadfff310d57)

Because the last German shaken squad rolled a one, they get the chance for a Hero. A even D6 roll sees a hero generated
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F28_zps3041337b.jpg&hash=8739db94518852db4f2d70821890a1658d8eb453)

The hero is Tank Killer Skill Card
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Next, the 0-3-4 squad in H3 opens up with it's on the German Sd222 in D3 and it's a hit!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F30_zps50bb2c42.jpg&hash=c33ea7ab442af9b81408da854fe839a98edc0f8f)

With an Penetration roll of
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And an Armour roll of
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There's no hit.

A morale check is required...and it's failed.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F33_zpsa96f5398.jpg&hash=8b85f03036a0c08ae83add6f0670724092959069)


Phase 7 - Germans
The German Pz IVF1 in D3 opens up on Elana and the two 0-3-4 squads in H4 - and it's a HIT!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F34_zps7300d419.jpg&hash=ebbaa50b6f79764c203ac13e9fd57aa390b9884b)

Attackers roll...It's not looking good...
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F35_zpsa738bb3d.jpg&hash=e85bd7dab76cab91c2845cd16cbec66e6c73d6ac)

Defenders roll...good...but still...
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F36_zpsd2a3d23b.jpg&hash=00e21b577e592317e036847373dda13b93b1cff9)

Damn...Elana is SHAKEN!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F37_zps0a166753.jpg&hash=fe701347a2ba785e49b12905d8db3664ec4c5985)

As is the first 0-3-4 squad
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F38_zps98839223.jpg&hash=f6598300fd0c84027e8b6df2a2be27797bde2666)

And the last 0-3-4 squad!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F39_zpsbd593ff5.jpg&hash=40727d9ae9c47e9041021692b1ca73f584d0bef2)

Next it opens up with it's MG
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F40_zpse48afb33.jpg&hash=0ad277cf4f225bf0fd4299bcc9964a0b64570961)

Defender...Oh Dear!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F41_zps33af65f7.jpg&hash=f7c77191a4f8654098134beb165eff2f396bd944)

Damage check for Elana - WOUNDED!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F42_zps7dc265dd.jpg&hash=ed3efb8ab4965193d8e348b396fe4633d80c987c)

Damage check for 0-3-4 - CASUALTIES! and reduced to a half squad
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F43_zps78ab3a9a.jpg&hash=18af61b2811f7dc1be32e92ae9e74e05103ecb62)

Damage check for 0-3-4 - CASUALTIES! and reduced to a half squad
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F44_zpsa684b5d4.jpg&hash=52927be4f576afbd5eae62cf7da08315da8ddd48)


Phase 8 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 9 - Germans
PASS #2


Phase 8 - Partisans
PASS #3


3 passes in a row ends the turn...and this is how it's looking at the end of Turn 3
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25203%2F46_zps68919896.jpg&hash=3075aca9c85a8b028e68ed13d7f6fbb83abb128a)

Turn 4

Initiative
Turn 3 initiative roll...and it's the Partisans this time.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap1_zps1f0124a8.jpg&hash=03a03b9991e22ad8288fad7e17eba8bdbcfee342)

Rally Phase
Partisans
I select the hex with Elana in H4 and she plays the For The Motherland bonus...which removes 1 from a 2D6 morale roll.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap2_zpsdbac9f8d.jpg&hash=4f15e1e3fdd5eb469e38ecad89356123a01ae8b3)
She manages to rally herself
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap3_zps121658d0.jpg&hash=4a538edcd61f45f5e5e1364ee97bff0172957dbc)
Unfortunately the 0-3-4 squad with the MG34 is not rallied
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap4_zps944d7013.jpg&hash=658fb55040f38e3f7f75e1883c0c26b842d40b64)
As does the other squad. That isn't great news!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap5_zpsaca19bec.jpg&hash=b3cd92b115f1cee16fa7f8142827b47844b7794a)
NB - having the units in cover would help the morale check...they will be moving into cover on the first turn!


Germans
Sgt Baumann in E4 tries to rally - and fails
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap6_zps21b3777b.jpg&hash=be24e2546482a37a33459de63c3a6b8151e3e084)
And the 1-6-4 squad fails also
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap7_zps2632d23a.jpg&hash=ddaeac0281961f95cf310b43221ff69cfc75b1ab)
NB - Sgt Baumann and the Hero Frei do not have Leadership values, so give no bonus to the squad

The Sd222 tries to rally...and also fails
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap8_zps1437f94d.jpg&hash=39e0506a3bb488bb1c673a764efaf3885dd4ed19)


This is the map at the start of the Turn 4
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap9_zps1c5e66c0.jpg&hash=0112c4b059cf0d1a0ee1c6034a0a8c32fbb74699)


Operations Phase

Phase 1 - Partisans
Elana and the 2 shaken squads in H4 low crawl to I4
NB - Low Crawl allows units to move without being automatically spotted...unless they are in Open Terrain. Elana is in open terrain, but she is moving to cover...but I do not think the Low Crawl applies
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap10_zps5de95091.jpg&hash=912edf369e64ec5733a5bc55a356812627faf8d0)
NB - Turns out she wasn't in LoS of anything but the Hero Frei anyway - and he didn't open fire. But I don't know if that's because she was low crawling or whether he just didn't open up


Phase 2 - Germans
Hero Frei in E4 opens up on F4 containing the Hero Morosov and a 0-3-4 squad with a DP 28
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap11_zpse9f0f739.jpg&hash=0e5356619ea1525e240a3a9616b5493d282b712e)
They are hit...
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap12_zps42520205.jpg&hash=a36922afd6eaaa90922f476931def7528f617bb4)
..so lets check damage
Morosov is wounded
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap13_zpsca19e3ee.jpg&hash=d363baebfc0a08d29abfa7cbd0a82c77233feaf5)
But the squad escapes unharmed
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap14_zpsaa13d7b4.jpg&hash=e9fbe7247d5abeae5284d8373a6580611ed3772b)


Phase 3 - Partisans
Morosov and the 0-3-4 squad with their DP 28 in f4 open up on Hero Frei, Sgt Baumann and the shaken squad in E4
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap15_zps1548b4f6.jpg&hash=09f8fa8affeba4141835c593511698c82d737a35)
There's going to be some casualties here...
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap16_zpsf4a9387e.jpg&hash=21924de5ba2bd51c8fa51ecd2bec3d6ba1617e38)
Sgt Baumann is wounded...but as the roll is more than twice value, he is killed (suffers two hits)
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap17_zps9bf3297f.jpg&hash=8c9c2773f3685d6dcca27f706532476642bee9e3)
Frei is wounded
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And the squad suffers casualties. As it was a half squad anyway, it is eliminated
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Phase 4 - Germans
The Sd222 moves from D3 to D2 - presumably for cover (trees) and the terrain modifier of +3
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Phase 5 - Partisans
The Scout in G2 opens up on the Hero Frei in E4
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He's a hero for a reason...Survives!
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Phase 6 - Germans
The Germans open up with considerable firepower from B4 with a Medic, 3 1-6-4 squads and a MG34 on the Scout in G2
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That Scout is one lucky sob!
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Phase 7 - Partisans
The 0-3-4 squad with the 14.5 PTRS in H3opens up on the Sd222 in D2...a misses
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The other Partisan squad with the DP 28 can also open up...and at a different unit - so it attacks the Hero Frei
NB - sorry - highlighted the Sd222 instead of Frei!
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There is a chance of wounding the hero...
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And he survives
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Phase 8 - Germans
The German Pz IVF1 attacks the Hero Morosov and the shaken squad in F4 and misses
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It then opens up with it's MG
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And it looks promising
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Morosov is wounded (and therefore eliminated as he was already wounded)
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and the 0-3-4 squad is SHAKEN!
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25204%2FSnap34_zpsaed18f56.jpg&hash=70b0c81a0c44b1a3053821024820d395ac8ee41a)

Phase 9 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 10 - Germans
The Germans move 3 1-6-4 squads forward from A5 to D4
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They're closing in!


Phase 11 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 10 - Germans
PASS #2


Phase 11 - Partisans
PASS #3


3 passes in a row ends the turn...and this is how it's looking at the end of Turn 4
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Hey JD,

Low crawl: no one shot at Elana and here stack because she low crawled into terrain with a positive modifier and therefore was not spotted for moving. It's where you end up not where you start that matters.

You really need to not stand in the street and trade shots with the enemy.  ;)

Thanks Barthheart. I wasn't sure if it was the terrain you were moving from or two...I guessed it was to though,, which is why I took the chance on Low Crawl.

And yes...I think looking back I moved them there to pick up the support weapons dropped.

But sometimes I forget I only need to sit tight...the Germans are the ones that should be moving!

Turn 5

Initiative
Turn 5 initiative roll...and it's the Partisans again
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Rally Phase
Partisans
I select the hex with Elana in I4 and play the For The Motherland bonus again...which removes 1 from a 2D6 morale roll.
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The 0-3-4 squad with the MG34 rallies - I presume there is no Leadership bonus because Elana is injured(?)
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The other squad does not rally
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Germans
The SD222 in D2 tries to rally - and fails
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This is the map at the start of the Turn 5
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Operations Phase

Phase 1 - Partisans
I activate Elana and move her and the shaken squad to I4
I don't know why the other units in H2 weren't activated - again I guess it's because she is wounded.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25205%2FSnap7_zps801f3e97.jpg&hash=799bbbc2993ffb4f96aac62e0b9ba18d2989e444)
The half squad remaining in I4 fires it's MG34 into E4 where Hero Frei is located.
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Damage check will be required
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And he's wounded...and killed
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25205%2FSnap10_zps00a1144d.jpg&hash=b05d5e0aaead76c6b73ade30262d8abede3de4eb)


Phase 2 - Germans
1 Squad of 1-4-4 moves from D4 to E4. Play stops for Op Fire...which the Scout in G2 takes...
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Scout fires...
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Defence roll is...
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Damage check...
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SHAKEN!


Phase 3 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 4 - Germans
A squad of 1-4-4 move from D4 to E4. Again play stops for Op Fire. The squad of 0-3-4 with the MG34 fires on the moving German squad
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They open up...
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25205%2FSnap17_zps77185641.jpg&hash=225d1372c4df84d0e9791c37c6c7d4d664997ec0)
It's a good roll
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25205%2FSnap18_zps0b5ce21e.jpg&hash=a634be90b316b7a4b819c599cf59927fd17a7003)
The roll results in CASUALTIES! They are reduced to a half squad
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As there is another unit already in there, they are also attacked...as they were already shaken, this roll results in CASUALTIES! also
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Good result.

NB - This is reasonable of the AI. I believe they are trying to get to the house in F4 which has 4 good reasons for doing so...
...for cover
...to get them closer to the objective
...to draw fire and also
...to eliminate the squad currently in the house


Phase 5 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 6 - Germans
The final squad of 1-4-4 move from D4 to E4. Again play stops for Op Fire.
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The squad of 0-3-4 with the 14.5 PTRS fires on the moving German squad
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25205%2FSnap22_zpsd6a79c96.jpg&hash=635b60482413cf855cd040b34cb34ccaa832fc64)
And the defenders
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They may just survive this
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But not...SHAKEN!
The Half Squad is checked - and survives
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And the other Half Squad - survives also
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1160.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq499%2Fwmar1967%2FBoard%2520Games%2FLnL%2520Heroes%2520of%2520Stalingrad%2FAmbush%2FTurn%25205%2FSnap26_zpsb3a09de0.jpg&hash=25128445aa0d19b4554e60a531a8c69932fe9e57)
Because the roll was a 1, the check for a Hero is made...and fails
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Phase 7 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 8 - Germans
The sIG 33B moves from A5 to D6, rotates and attacks the Partisans in H3...and misses
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It then attacks with it's MG
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And the Partisans survive
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Phase 9 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 10 - Germans
The Medic and 3 1-6-4 squads with the MG34 in B4 fires on the Scout in G2
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But the Scout survives...AGAIN!
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Phase 11 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 12 - Germans
Pz IVF1 moves from D3 to E4 and attacks F4 and misses
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It then opens up with it's MG
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and hits...
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but there's no damage...
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As the Partisans rolled 1, a Hero is checked...and none are generated.


Phase 13 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 14 - Germans
A second Pz IVF1 moves from A5 to D6 and attacks the shaken squad in F4
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It then attacks with it's MG
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The defender roll...it's a miss!
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Phase 15 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 16 - Germans
PASS #2


Phase 17 - Partisans
PASS #3


3 passes in a row ends the turn...and this is how it's looking at the end of Turn 5
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I think I might just win this one!

Time to remove two squads.

Yes, wounded leaders lose their leadership value and the ability to activate adjacent hexes.

thanks for the writeup. it's a cool read! - it's a shame the manual is so nicely done, but i won't need it... learning while playing is a real joy!

cheers!
chem!

how do you guys like the game? Bison seems to be a little sceptical, Barthheart is biased without end (Mark H Walker being his stepfather!). How about you Judge?

Superb. Honestly superb.

I bought the LnL Band of Heroes boardgame some time ago and liked my outing with it, but the written rules were rather confusing and took some getting used to...but the computer version does everything for you. It takes all the confusing/complex bits away and allows you to play.

It's quite simplistic in a way...but there's more than enough uncertainty to keep you busy. I've played this scenario 5 times now and lost 4 of them. Some through mistakes I made, but also die rolls, hero creation etc make it quite random.

If you don't like the uncertainty of die rolls affecting your tactics and just enjoy tactics alone, then I could see why this wouldn't suit. For a start it gives you replayability. But I also like the uncertainty.

I love that he's been able to capture the essence of a boardgame...a great boardgame...convert it to PC and still keep that boardgame feel because alot of PC conversions of boardgames either lose the boardgame feel or lose the playability. He's managed to keep both.

I dabbled in the campaign last night and liked what I saw.

Turn 6

Initiative
Turn 6 initiative roll...and it's back to the Germans
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Rally Phase
Germans
The SD222 in D2 tries to rally - and fails again
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Partisans
I select Elana in I3 and play the For The Motherland bonus again...which removes 1 from a 2D6 morale roll.
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The half squad remains shaken
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This is the map at the start of the Turn 6
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Operations Phase

Phase 1 - Germans
The sIG 33B moves from D6 to E6 and fires on the shaken squad in F4
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It's a good roll!
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Oh dear...
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3xthe defensive roll means 3 hits and eliminated!
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Phase 2 - Partisans
The Scout in G2 attacks the shaken units in E4
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And it's a hit...
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One of the German squads takes some casualties - reduced to half squad
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One of the other squads is eliminated
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As is the last squad
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Phase 3 - Germans
The soldires in B4 attacks the Scout in G2 now he's revealed his position
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And the scout is off the hook
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Phase 4 - Partisans
They're running for cover. The shaken Partisan half squad in I3 moves to exit the map
bugger....I just moved Elana also!
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Phase 5 - Germans
The shaken half squad in E4 moves to D4
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Phase 6 - Partisans
The squad in H3 fires at the Pz IVF1 in [/b]E4[/b] with it's 14.5 PTRS
First with it's inherent firepower
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And the Panzer is safe
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They then fire their 14.5 PTRS...and it's a hit
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Check for penetration
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And check armour...no penetration
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Morale check
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Phase 7 - Germans
The Pz IVF1 in D6 fires on H3 and misses
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And attacks with it's MG
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But the squads survive
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Phase 8 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 9 - Germans
PASS #2


Phase 10 - Partisans
PASS #3


3 passes in a row ends the turn...and this is how it's looking at the end of Turn 6
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Almost there...one squad out and I'm home free...well, as long as I hold on to the two objective hexes, but I can't see,  given the German dispositions, how they will wrestle them from my hands

Quote from: Keunert on February 17, 2014, 11:30:16 AM
how do you guys like the game? Bison seems to be a little sceptical, Barthheart is biased without end (Mark H Walker being his stepfather!). How about you Judge?

Quote from: JudgeDredd on February 17, 2014, 11:40:12 AM
Superb. Honestly superb.

I bought the LnL Band of Heroes boardgame some time ago and liked my outing with it, but the written rules were rather confusing and took some getting used to...but the computer version does everything for you. It takes all the confusing/complex bits away and allows you to play.

It's quite simplistic in a way...but there's more than enough uncertainty to keep you busy. I've played this scenario 5 times now and lost 4 of them. Some through mistakes I made, but also die rolls, hero creation etc make it quite random.

If you don't like the uncertainty of die rolls affecting your tactics and just enjoy tactics alone, then I could see why this wouldn't suit. For a start it gives you replayability. But I also like the uncertainty.

I love that he's been able to capture the essence of a boardgame...a great boardgame...convert it to PC and still keep that boardgame feel because alot of PC conversions of boardgames either lose the boardgame feel or lose the playability. He's managed to keep both.

I dabbled in the campaign last night and liked what I saw.

+1 word for word.

Turn 7

Initiative
Turn 7 initiative roll...well...this is the save initiative bug showing up again. As the initiative is a draw, it should go to the side that had initiative last - which was the Germans...but this has been awarded to the Partisans...so I'll just skip the first turn
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Rally Phase
Partisans
Nothing to rally or weapons to pick up or deploy/pack up

Germans
The Pz IVF1 in E4 tries to rally and fails
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The SD222 in D2 tries to rally - and succeeds this time
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This is the map at the start of the Turn 7
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Operations Phase

Phase 1 - Germans
The units in A4 moves to E4. Several times play stops to offer Op Fire...but the Partisans keep their heads down
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Phase 2 - Partisans
The Scout in G2 moves off the battlefield. Unfortunately, the scout is not classed as a squad and does not contribute to the victory conditions
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Phase 3 - Germans
The sIG 33B fires on the shaken half squad in G4 and hits
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Attacker...
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Defender...
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...damage is being inflicted
Half Squad is eliminated
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Check for a hero...and one is created...
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A hero is created with the Dead Eye skill card
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The sIG 33B fires it's MG into the same hex
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Is it a hit?
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No...
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Phase 4 - Partisans
The squad in H3 attempts to exit the battle...
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and manages to - and I have met all criteria so far


Phase 5 - Germans
The SD222 moves from D2 to E3 and attacks the hero Morosov in G4 and misses
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It then opens up with it's MG
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and misses
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Phase 6 - Partisans
The squad in H3 fires at the SD 222 in [/b]E3[/b] with it's 14.5 PTRS
First with it's inherent firepower
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And the Scout car is safe
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They then fire their 14.5 PTRS...and misses again
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Phase 7 - Germans
The Sd 222 in E3 fires on G4 again and misses
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Phase 8 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 9 - Germans
The Pz IVF1 opens up with it's main gun on H3 and misses
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Then it fires it's MG
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And hits
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And the unit is SHAKEN!
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Phase 10 - Partisans
PASS #1


Phase 11 - Germans
PASS #2


Phase 12 - Partisans
PASS #3


3 passes in a row ends the turn...and this is how it's looking at the end of Turn 7
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It's a Partisan victory - the first time in 5 plays
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And the Partisan results by Squad...
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And the German results by Squad
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I absolutely love this game. As I said earlier, he's managed to take a great boardgame and make it a computer game without losing the appeal of the boardgame.

A lot of the things you miss from a boardgame (setting up, counters, dice rolls)...all the physical attributes of a boardgame are often the things missed in a computerised version, but the game is done in such a way that the loss of those physical attributes are not really missed.

Superb game. Huge thumbs up from me and what's more is I'll be looking forward to getting the boardgame out again. The computerised version has helped me understand some mechanics that seemed really difficult to pick up from the manual.