Post by gaplant on Jan 13, 2010 23:40:03 GMT -5
Okay, so basically I'm manic, bored, and eager to make up for my recent lack of posting / inactivity with a few threads tonight. BEAR WITH ME!
There was a cool thread on the EF board that I liked, mainly it was a discussion about the goals that both sides had as far as targets and battle philosophy, as well as what they wanted to do with the stories of the characters they are playing.
On my end I thought you guys might like to know what I see as our long-term objectives are to beat up the EF, since I don't believe I posted anything about that lately. Or maybe you don't! Either way, I'm going to tell you. ^.^ SORRY!
On your end, I've been very interested in learning what people would like to do with their MS teams. So far the officers (myself included) have been making plans that rely on you guys being on-board fleets and chilling out there while we attack places. Obviously, space is a little restricted with this style of play and I think it could get boring after a while, so it's possible that we could maybe try to change this at some point. Subsequently, we would love to know your opinions and ultimate objectives for your MS teams.
SHORT-TERM GOALS (WEEK 10-WEEK 12)
South America / EFGF Resupply Fleet Campaign
- I should preface this by apologizing again that it took so long to get underway. However, it would appear that such a delay gave us at least a slight advantage in that the EF was bewildered by our lax in activity and were partially caught off-guard. Based on intel scoured from their board, they seem unwilling or unable to act to defend their precious Resupply Fleets, especially with such "clean" (relatively) entry into the region. I am happy to report that as a result, it would appear (at least from this early vantage point in history) that you guys stand a really good chance at one of the fleets for sure, and probably the second as well. The death / capture of Matilda and Woody and the presumed massive influx of PC RP (and degradation of EF side RP) should send a very clear message: South America is not as secure as they might think.
West Arctic / New Amsterdam Campaign
- Immediately after the South American campaign we are looking at probably a siege on the New Amsterdam facility. Contesting the West Arctic is the easiest / most convenient way we have to link forces between North America and Europe, which will be important to transport a bunch of the 9th Fleet's ships in preparation for Belfast. I personally am also itching for a head-to-head confrontation with our EF counterparts - I am very confident that in a head-to-head confrontation, we have a chance to beat them so decisively they will be reeling for weeks. I know a few people (Dan included) have expressed concerns about such a battle, and would prefer to make a series of smaller, more tactical strikes to chip away at their war power. It's not a bad idea, but we will definitely be forced to evaluate our planned tactics closer to the expected operation time.
Des Mielle
- I, for one, will take full responsibility for failing to take this man seriously enough. I have been very lax on taking countermeasures against the AU, mostly because our RF mines were so poorly-defended by NPC forces ANYWAY, and because of how rogue mechanics work it is very difficult to plan in advance how to deal with a person who can very literally disappear and reappear at will. However, the destruction of RF-3 has demonstrated one thing to me: he has to be dealt with immediately. As Braddigan has pointed out to me, the destruction of Kimberlite would remove Earth Orbit from our control and turn it into Contested Territory. Jon, who is a member of the AU, still has a suitcase nuke. That kind of bad match means bad things for us. Fortunately, it would appear that Chris has this under control - and who better to punish him than Gihren's finest?
MID-TERM GOALS (WEEK 13 - WEEK 16)
Europe / Belfast Campaign
- After the West Arctic has been neutralized, early plans are under way for the 9th Fleet and the SS fleet to meet up for a massive assault on Belfast. We were successful in scouting it before the Christmas break, so that's taken care of, and ideally it should be an awesome event either way. I expect us to make serious use of amphibious forces in this attack, because their anti-naval defenses are fairly weak considering the overall size of the installation.
Atlantic / Bridge Campaign
- This was something I proposed some time ago (around Malta, etc), but it was deemed unfeasible. However, I believe that after Europe has been declared Friendly Territory we should focus on clearing out the Atlantic some and building a base there (turning it into Contested Territory and removing those pesky patrols). IMO, it would be very beneficial to our Odessa attempts if we had yet another way to link forces between North America and Europe - after all, the best forces in the world can't help you if you are unable to maneuver them properly.
LONG-TERM GOALS (WEEK 16 - ON)
More Zeon Participation
- I am especially guilty of this, and I realize a bunch of you guys are busy and don't have much time, but I would like to see some more Zeon RP posts, especially group RP posts when people are together on fleets. Game-wise, Specializations are key and the more of them we have the better. Also, however, I'd like to see what kind of stories we can tell with our characters. Stories are fun. ^.^
More Use of Rogues
- I don't think this needs much of a description. Rogues are tricky, and way too often lately we've been on the receiving end of their trickiness. I would like to see us make more use of independent / non-EF contracted rogues, because hey, we don't want any more of them being drawn to the AU. Seriously, we do not want that.
So, a little longer than I thought it would be, and I feel like I've missed out on some stuff, but there you have it!
I look forward to replies! Especially if you are bored and want to write a lot. o.o
There was a cool thread on the EF board that I liked, mainly it was a discussion about the goals that both sides had as far as targets and battle philosophy, as well as what they wanted to do with the stories of the characters they are playing.
On my end I thought you guys might like to know what I see as our long-term objectives are to beat up the EF, since I don't believe I posted anything about that lately. Or maybe you don't! Either way, I'm going to tell you. ^.^ SORRY!
On your end, I've been very interested in learning what people would like to do with their MS teams. So far the officers (myself included) have been making plans that rely on you guys being on-board fleets and chilling out there while we attack places. Obviously, space is a little restricted with this style of play and I think it could get boring after a while, so it's possible that we could maybe try to change this at some point. Subsequently, we would love to know your opinions and ultimate objectives for your MS teams.
SHORT-TERM GOALS (WEEK 10-WEEK 12)
South America / EFGF Resupply Fleet Campaign
- I should preface this by apologizing again that it took so long to get underway. However, it would appear that such a delay gave us at least a slight advantage in that the EF was bewildered by our lax in activity and were partially caught off-guard. Based on intel scoured from their board, they seem unwilling or unable to act to defend their precious Resupply Fleets, especially with such "clean" (relatively) entry into the region. I am happy to report that as a result, it would appear (at least from this early vantage point in history) that you guys stand a really good chance at one of the fleets for sure, and probably the second as well. The death / capture of Matilda and Woody and the presumed massive influx of PC RP (and degradation of EF side RP) should send a very clear message: South America is not as secure as they might think.
West Arctic / New Amsterdam Campaign
- Immediately after the South American campaign we are looking at probably a siege on the New Amsterdam facility. Contesting the West Arctic is the easiest / most convenient way we have to link forces between North America and Europe, which will be important to transport a bunch of the 9th Fleet's ships in preparation for Belfast. I personally am also itching for a head-to-head confrontation with our EF counterparts - I am very confident that in a head-to-head confrontation, we have a chance to beat them so decisively they will be reeling for weeks. I know a few people (Dan included) have expressed concerns about such a battle, and would prefer to make a series of smaller, more tactical strikes to chip away at their war power. It's not a bad idea, but we will definitely be forced to evaluate our planned tactics closer to the expected operation time.
Des Mielle
- I, for one, will take full responsibility for failing to take this man seriously enough. I have been very lax on taking countermeasures against the AU, mostly because our RF mines were so poorly-defended by NPC forces ANYWAY, and because of how rogue mechanics work it is very difficult to plan in advance how to deal with a person who can very literally disappear and reappear at will. However, the destruction of RF-3 has demonstrated one thing to me: he has to be dealt with immediately. As Braddigan has pointed out to me, the destruction of Kimberlite would remove Earth Orbit from our control and turn it into Contested Territory. Jon, who is a member of the AU, still has a suitcase nuke. That kind of bad match means bad things for us. Fortunately, it would appear that Chris has this under control - and who better to punish him than Gihren's finest?
MID-TERM GOALS (WEEK 13 - WEEK 16)
Europe / Belfast Campaign
- After the West Arctic has been neutralized, early plans are under way for the 9th Fleet and the SS fleet to meet up for a massive assault on Belfast. We were successful in scouting it before the Christmas break, so that's taken care of, and ideally it should be an awesome event either way. I expect us to make serious use of amphibious forces in this attack, because their anti-naval defenses are fairly weak considering the overall size of the installation.
Atlantic / Bridge Campaign
- This was something I proposed some time ago (around Malta, etc), but it was deemed unfeasible. However, I believe that after Europe has been declared Friendly Territory we should focus on clearing out the Atlantic some and building a base there (turning it into Contested Territory and removing those pesky patrols). IMO, it would be very beneficial to our Odessa attempts if we had yet another way to link forces between North America and Europe - after all, the best forces in the world can't help you if you are unable to maneuver them properly.
LONG-TERM GOALS (WEEK 16 - ON)
More Zeon Participation
- I am especially guilty of this, and I realize a bunch of you guys are busy and don't have much time, but I would like to see some more Zeon RP posts, especially group RP posts when people are together on fleets. Game-wise, Specializations are key and the more of them we have the better. Also, however, I'd like to see what kind of stories we can tell with our characters. Stories are fun. ^.^
More Use of Rogues
- I don't think this needs much of a description. Rogues are tricky, and way too often lately we've been on the receiving end of their trickiness. I would like to see us make more use of independent / non-EF contracted rogues, because hey, we don't want any more of them being drawn to the AU. Seriously, we do not want that.
So, a little longer than I thought it would be, and I feel like I've missed out on some stuff, but there you have it!
I look forward to replies! Especially if you are bored and want to write a lot. o.o
