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My battles are fought in a different time!

Posted:
Thu May 03, 2007 6:34 pm
by jiminski
The acrid smell of gun-smoke seers across the olfactory senses of my imagination.
I hear quick-marching jackboots plot across my keys.
Great generals machinate at their table of war. Shifting weary soldiers with the flourish of a hand; realities trudge will be long and harsh to the battlefield of my mind.
The distant crack and rumble of cannon-fire romances each soldier to their demise. Only reflection flashes glory, and only victory tells its story.
Or is this just me?
Re: My battles are fought in a different time!

Posted:
Thu May 03, 2007 8:02 pm
by ricktdotorg
No -- not just you. I too visualize the sounds and senses of battle, dependent on the geography of the territories being invaded. I'm a student of history and have read first-hand accounts of the most terrible battles, and this seeps into all of my strategies and tactics (perhaps to the detriment of my play!)
Thanks for the post. Make me think
RMT
jiminski wrote:The acrid smell of gun-smoke seers across the olfactory senses of my imagination.
I hear quick-marching jackboots plot across my keys.
Great generals machinate at their table of war. Shifting weary soldiers with the flourish of a hand; realities trudge will be long and harsh to the battlefield of my mind.
The distant crack and rumble of cannon-fire romances each soldier to their demise. Only reflection flashes glory, and only victory tells its story.
Or is this just me?

Posted:
Thu May 03, 2007 8:53 pm
by AAFitz
i just see silly little numbers on silly little maps....the more numbers i have, the prettier the little picture gets next to my name....how is it that this is so addictive?

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 4:52 am
by jiminski
AAFitz wrote:i just see silly little numbers on silly little maps....the more numbers i have, the prettier the little picture gets next to my name....how is it that this is so addictive?
hehe you know how to cut through the crap Fitz! I honestly do not know why but it's more addictive than poker and all you can win here are points..... as long as CC don't start giving cash prizes I may just about be able to keep in touch with reality!
Re: My battles are fought in a different time!

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 5:01 am
by jiminski
ricktdotorg wrote:No -- not just you. I too visualize the sounds and senses of battle, dependent on the geography of the territories being invaded. I'm a student of history and have read first-hand accounts of the most terrible battles, and this seeps into all of my strategies and tactics (perhaps to the detriment of my play!)
Thanks for the post. Make me think

RMT
jiminski wrote:The acrid smell of gun-smoke seers across the olfactory senses of my imagination.
I hear quick-marching jackboots plot across my keys.
Great generals machinate at their table of war. Shifting weary soldiers with the flourish of a hand; realities trudge will be long and harsh to the battlefield of my mind.
The distant crack and rumble of cannon-fire romances each soldier to their demise. Only reflection flashes glory, and only victory tells its story.
Or is this just me?
yeap maybe to our detriment; while we are sipping absynth with Napaleon, AAFitz is kicking our rear lines with pretty forces!

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 6:37 am
by Dangerous-Die
what a load of waffle -p

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 7:00 am
by jiminski
Dangerous-Die wrote:what a load of waffle -p
hehe good point!
ah hang on... you are the guy trying to collect neg's aren't you Dangerous? how's that coming along?

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 7:15 am
by Dangerous-Die
ROFL ROFL
well i was trying - - but all of a sudden - since having LOTS of sex i have become 'less' energised towards negging my fellow players

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 7:23 am
by jiminski
Dangerous-Die wrote:ROFL ROFL
well i was trying - - but all of a sudden - since having LOTS of sex i have become 'less' energised towards negging my fellow players
yes... how is Mr Palmer?

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 12:26 pm
by jiminski
jiminski wrote:Dangerous-Die wrote:ROFL ROFL
well i was trying - - but all of a sudden - since having LOTS of sex i have become 'less' energised towards negging my fellow players
yes... how is Mr Palmer?
that means i am questioning the fact as too whether there are 2 people involved in this alleged sex.. you get that right?
Re: My battles are fought in a different time!

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 12:36 pm
by chessplaya
jiminski wrote:The acrid smell of gun-smoke seers across the olfactory senses of my imagination.
I hear quick-marching jackboots plot across my keys.
Great generals machinate at their table of war. Shifting weary soldiers with the flourish of a hand; realities trudge will be long and harsh to the battlefield of my mind.
The distant crack and rumble of cannon-fire romances each soldier to their demise. Only reflection flashes glory, and only victory tells its story.
Or is this just me?
HUH!!!

Re: My battles are fought in a different time!

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 1:41 pm
by EvilStickMan
jiminski wrote:The acrid smell of gun-smoke seers across the olfactory senses of my imagination.
I hear quick-marching jackboots plot across my keys.
Great generals machinate at their table of war. Shifting weary soldiers with the flourish of a hand; realities trudge will be long and harsh to the battlefield of my mind.
The distant crack and rumble of cannon-fire romances each soldier to their demise. Only reflection flashes glory, and only victory tells its story.
Or is this just me?
Personally, I don't view it in quite as serious a manner (excellent description, BTW) - but I find it easier to take severe losses if I envision my soldiers trying to charge at the enemy with improper equipment.
"I lost 10 armies on that attack. Must've used the nerf guns today. THis isn't dart tag, people!"
Re: My battles are fought in a different time!

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 6:14 pm
by jiminski
Personally, I don't view it in quite as serious a manner (excellent description, BTW) - but I find it easier to take severe losses if I envision my soldiers trying to charge at the enemy with improper equipment.
"I lost 10 armies on that attack. Must've used the nerf guns today. THis isn't dart tag, people!"[/quote]
yeap sometimes the dice make you wonder if your men are armed to the teeth with assorted cutlery .. mainly spoons.

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 6:33 pm
by Cervir
I have some quick flashes in my mind of a battle, but it really depends on the map. For example there would not be many musketeers in ancient Greece or post apocalyptic USA. (Or maybe there will be? dun dun dun!)

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 8:33 pm
by jiminski
Cervir wrote:I have some quick flashes in my mind of a battle, but it really depends on the map. For example there would not be many musketeers in ancient Greece or post apocalyptic USA. (Or maybe there will be? dun dun dun!)
Good point mate .. i have the Classic map in my mind, but the styles of the maps help evoke the eras too; great cartography!

Posted:
Fri May 04, 2007 11:41 pm
by b.k. barunt
When i play on the campus board i envision Kent State. This time the students have weapons to fight back. Kinda like the Warsaw Ghetto.

Posted:
Sun May 06, 2007 4:05 pm
by jiminski
had to check out what you meant there Barunt..

Posted:
Sun May 06, 2007 7:58 pm
by mibi
I imagine every battle as a global KAIJU BIG BATTLE!
...and if you dont know what that is, go here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzmBxS4AdmY