Pro Wargame League TM
What do we expect of our Officers? Integrity and Character are 2 important foundation stones of leadership. We expect to hold our Officers to high levels of behavior in these areas. With cash on the line, we need to ensure that the game is handled fairly. We have a penalty system in place. An officer suspected of cheating can be brought up on charges to an independent review board. Upon review, the board will determine a penalty. Depending on severity, these penalties could involve the umpire’s disruption to your command, a fine, forfeiture of your winnings, expulsion from the battle and possibly even the league.
We expect our players to behave with respect and empathy. We are trying to build a fun atmosphere and an online community. We are not here to prove how great we are to everyone and show off our snappy, clever comebacks. We are here to learn and have fun. We do expect a serious competition and recognize that this can lead to some heated exchanges at times. We expect that these discussions be kept at the professional / performance level, not the personal attack and gutter level. In short, we expect Officers and Gentlemen.
We don't want to dwell on this too much but here is what it all boils down to. It is easier to detect than you think. It also takes a lot more effort and energy to attempt than you think. Trying to figure out / anticipate the enemy and run your own army is already a daunting task. Trying to cheat and cover your tracks will quickly over load your mental and time capacity. Even if successful, any advantage you might gain by cheating will be quickly offset by lost focus on strategy, tactics and communications. Any advantage to be gained is slight. The risked penalties are much more severe. Not very good "pot odds" for your bet.
Note also that this is not a US court of law. Justice is swift here. You don't have to be guilty of cheating, just suspected of it. You are not innocent until proven guilty and the Board doesn't need evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. They just need to vote against you.
Here you will find the current roster of commissioned officers in our league. Their listing includes their current statistics and their biographical background profile. We list them in alphabetical order.
Col Barrington AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Note: As Umpire, I'm not available for a command.
Motto: Hit Hard & Move Fast! -No Fear
Occupation: Insurance
Gaming Since: 1978
First Game: The Russian Campaign AH
Favorite Game: East Front -Columbia Games ... and Poker.
Favorite Book: Art of War -Sun Tzu
Favorite Leader: Patton Hands Down!
Favorite Quote: Therefore, the best warfare strategy is to attack the enemy's plans. -Sun Tzu
Command Style/Philosophy: My job as commander is to determine the overall strategy and communicate this effectively to the sub commands. After that, I like to get out of the way and let my Corps Commanders do their job... unless they need me.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Above all else, I like to maintain the initiative. If I don't have the strength to carry the fight, I at least like to control the tempo and location. Speed can make up for a lot of mistakes and weaknesses. I like my independence and freedom as a commander. Don't pick me to launch the fatal frontal assault or hold the static defense. If I don't like the terms I have to fight with, I will seek to re-shuffle the deck and fight on new terms.
Other Hobbies: Motorcycles, Music and Martial Arts.
Enjoys Most: What I enjoy most is the chance to learn and try out new theories. In addition, a chance to beat General Drew. Man is he tough!
¶ Brig Gen Bergh AR: 4.7 WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Mas Que Un Club
Occupation: Law Enforcement
Gaming Since: 12? In Utero?
First Game: Tactics II
Favorite Game: Empires in Arms
Favorite Book: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Favorite Leader: Scipio Africanus
Favorite Quote: All murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.
Command Style/Philosophy: I am not a micro-manager. Given an order I will implement as I best see fit. Having given an order I expect subordinates to adapt to the ever-changing situation on the battlefield. After all, the best laid plans aren't worth the paper their written on after the lead starts flying.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Get there "firstest" with the "mostest." Overwhelm the enemy at their weakest point and exploit, exploit, exploit. I am cautious early on but when I have committed to a course of action I will follow-through. Do not give the enemy time to adapt. The exception would be, "Never interrupt your enemy while he's making a mistake. That's bad manners." (attributed to Napoleon).
Other Hobbies: Travel, language, futbol, camping, photography, reading.
Enjoys Most: The banter and camaraderie.
Col Blanchette AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Brazilis the country of the future - and always will be!
Occupation: Anthropologist
Gaming Since: 1977
First Game: Kingmaker or AH's Bulge - I forget
Favorite Game: Whatever I happen to be playing and enjoying at the time.
Favorite Book: The Masters and the Slaves
Favorite Leader: Captain Thomas, Lord Cochrane
Favorite Quote: "Majordomo, get me another fired chicken!" - Dom Pedro VI.
Command Style/Philosophy: Trust competent subordinates and put the others where they can't do any harm.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Concentrate to win, divide to conquer.
Other Hobbies: Anthropology, history, science fiction, women's studies, jewelry making, miniatures.
Enjoys Most: History discussions with like-minded people.
Col Burchett AR: n/z WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Fortes fortuna adiuvat
Occupation: Firefighter/EMT
Gaming Since: Knee high to a grasshopper
First Game: Chess
Favorite Game:
Favorite Book:
Favorite Leader:
Favorite Quote: Do No Harm, Do Know Harm
Command Style/Philosophy:
Communication is the cornerstone of an operation. Trust in each
other's commands when communication fails.
I admit to being new so my style/philosophy will evolve, however I stand
firm on the two tenets above.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Planning and preparing, observing and orienting, these are all important; however instant aggression solves most problems.
Other Hobbies: Martial arts (unarmed & armed)
Enjoys Most: Camaraderie
Col Colleran AR: n/z WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Yes, but how lucky is he?
Occupation: Retired
Gaming Since: 1962
First Game: D-DAY
Favorite Game: SHARPSBURG
Favorite Book: MACBETH
Favorite Leader: MARSHAL
Favorite Quote: There is another world for the reparation of sin, but the wages of folly are payable here below.
Command Style/Philosophy: Be on the spot. If you can't, trust who is.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Take the best ground first and hang on. God fights on the side with the best artillery.
Enjoys Most: Insights to history it affords.
¶¶ Maj Gen Drew AR: 4.6 WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: L'audace. Encore l'audace. Toujours l'audace. (Ok, I stole it. Sue me.)
Occupation: Software Engineer
Gaming Since: 1980-ish
First Game: Risk, of course
Favorite Game: Recently, Twilight Struggle, Europe Engulfed/Asia Engulfed
Favorite Book: Anyone who can name a favorite book doesn't read enough.
Favorite Leader: Phil Jackson
Favorite Quote: In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra
Command Style/Philosophy: I like to point subordinates in the right direction and let them make their own decisions. The closer the decision-maker is to the problem, the better/faster he will be in devising and implementing a plan. The commander's job is to understand the overall situation and to make sure each part of the army is working together to achieve the desired result. To that end, I prefer to keep my subordinates informed about the overall flow of the battle, where the units on our side are and what they are doing, what I would like for each unit to do in the future and what doing that will accomplish. Within those broad parameters, I trust my subordinates to maximize their opportunities for success without too much input from me.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Defense is for losers.
Other Hobbies: Bicycling, rock climbing, reading.
Enjoys Most: Listening to my opponent whine about how unlucky his dice rolls are.
Col Eden AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: All change is for the worst.
Occupation: Instructor
Gaming Since: 1970
First Game: Napoleon at Waterloo
Favorite Game: Paths of Glory
Favorite Book: Starship Trooper
Favorite Leader: Slim
Favorite Quote: It is whether you win or lose.
Command Style/Philosophy: Trust your subordinates or fire them.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Reconnaissance and terrain appreciation wins battles.
Other Hobbies: Sports, military miniatures
Enjoys Most: Fellowship
Col Green AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Vindico, Lapsus celeriter audacter
Occupation: Educator
Gaming Since: 1975
First Game: Tactics II, Richtofen's War
Favorite Game: Napoleon's Triumph
Favorite Book: There are so many...presently, The Drill Master of Valley Forge
Favorite Leader: Nathan Bedford Forrest
Favorite Quote: His pointed speech to Bragg when passed over for a higher command.
Command Style/Philosophy: I have definite objectives and plans for every Corps, on down to brigades. As commander, I want my plans to be followed, yet with the wisdom to take a potent advantage of the slightest error from our opponents. The larger the error the greater the advantage.
I want to seek to destroy, wreck, break the opposing army, from that, any and all objectives are more easily grasped.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: From my motto: Punish errors swiftly, boldly. A commander will always make at least one error in judgment. It is imperative to be in a place to take advantage of that error and punish them for it.
Keep the initiative, and track the strengths and weaknesses of various positions along the line. Hit them hard, and in places unexpected. Drive forward, or if needed, step back, allowing a trap to be sprung. Do this with fierce determination. Vanquish those who oppose you.
Other Hobbies: Reading, primarily history, writing, running and hitting the gym.
Enjoys Most: So much...the thought and detail that is put into the rules. The fact that it is a subset of the gaming industry. It connects me to my roots, and some of my earliest memories.
Col Greene AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Measure twice, cut once.
Occupation: firefighter
Gaming Since: 1973
First Game: Panzerblitz
Favorite Game: Diplomacy
Favorite Book: The Battle for North America by Francis Parkman
Favorite Leader: Napoleon
Favorite Quote: Fortune favors the bold.
Command Style/Philosophy:
Focus on the heart of the matter and not get bogged down in the
details. Tell your subordinates the big picture as you see it and what you
want them to accomplish as part of an overall coordinated plan. Then allow
them to figure out the how. Do not micro-manage. I do not expect
big victories, but I also do not expect big defeats. If the opportunity
arises and my officers see a chance for a bold thrust that can reap huge
benefits at a calculated risk, then by all means go for it. It can be
related to a football game. Ball control, no turnovers or giving up big
plays. No plan is or ever will be perfect. Ours need not be.
We just have to make fewer mistakes that our opponents.
Fighting Style/Philosophy:
Always look for the indirect approach. Plan ahead and force the enemy to
play your game. Place them on the horns of a dilemma so that whatever choice
they make is to your advantage. Maximize your strengths and your enemies
weaknesses while at the same time reducing your weaknesses and their
strengths.
There are times when battles need not be fought at that certain time or
place and again, there are times when certain battles must be fought
regardless if everything is ready or not. Recognizing the difference is the
trick.
Other Hobbies: Kayaking, white water rafting, reading, and board wargaming.
Enjoys Most: Realizing the more your learn, the less you know. It allows you to time travel and experience the event outside the pages of the history books. It allows you to meet others with the same passion and create a close-knit community of gaming friends.
¶ Brig Gen Gregory AR: 7.4 WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Freedom of Thought, Freedom of Movement
Occupation: Engineer
Gaming Since: 1976
First Game: Third Reich
Favorite Game: Rommel in the Desert
Favorite Book: Incredible Victory
Favorite Leader: Abraham Lincoln
Favorite Quote: “The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. . . . As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall ourselves."
Command Style/Philosophy: Observe, calculate, activate!
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Walk softly and carry a big stick.
Other Hobbies: Cycling
Enjoys Most: The window into historicity it offers, and the wonderful thrust-parry of the sport.
Col Hazen AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Sua Sponte. Latin for "of one's own accord"
Occupation: VFX
Gaming Since: 1970
First Game: Avalon Hill's PanzerBlitz
Favorite Game: any
Favorite Book: The Forgotten Soldier
Favorite Leader: Ulysses Grant
Favorite Quote: War is Hell
Command Style/Philosophy: Kill them all let God sort them out!
Fighting Style/Philosophy: See Above
Other Hobbies:
Enjoys Most: The Mental Challenge
Col James AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Get there the firstest with the mostest
Occupation: Engineer/educator
Gaming Since: High school
First Game: Up Front
Favorite Game: any
Favorite Book:
Favorite Leader:
Favorite Quote:
Command Style/Philosophy: Give subordinates clear objectives, give them support, and trust them to do their job.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Fighting blind is losing the battle before it begins. Find the decisive point and focus strength there.
Other Hobbies: Game theory/AI, dancing
Enjoys Most: The match of wits
Col Jimenez AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Measure twice, cut once.
Occupation: Engineer
Gaming Since: 1980 or so
First Game: Risk
Favorite Game: Europe Engulfed
Favorite Book: Tale of Two Cities
Favorite Leader: Ulysses Grant
Favorite Quote: Let you and him fight.
Command Style/Philosophy: Ensure subordinates know the big picture, give them input on the plan if circumstances permit, ensure they understand their part of the plan, let them execute. Stress good communications up, down, and sideways.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Avoid fair fights; try for the indirect approach. If you have the enemy on the run, exploit hard.
Other Hobbies: Reading, hiking.
Enjoys Most: Conversation with people who actually know something about history.
Col Johnson AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: "I read about that on Wikipedia once, I think."
Occupation: Film-Maker, Advertising Consultant, Camera Shop Proprietor, Gadabout
Gaming Since: 1995
First Game: Shadowrun, if RPG's count. If not I guess Heroscape.
Favorite Game: Kriegsspiel!
Favorite Book: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Favorite Leader: Abraham Lincoln
Favorite Quote: "Sometimes I think war is God's way of teaching us geography." - Paul Rodriguez
Command Style/Philosophy:
I actually haven't had much experience "commanding" in Kriegsspiel because
up until this point I've mostly umpired one on one games, but I do run two
businesses and I've directed several films, so let's talk about that!
I believe that it's important to lead leaders. In my experience it is
useless trying to lead people who have no initiative or vision of their own.
It will inevitably turn into a management game of pushing around piles of
stones unless the people you are commanding is ready and willing to give you
feedback.
It's important to be confident in your decisions, but it's also important to
know when to ask for advice. A good president needs a fantastic cabinet, so
to speak.
Fighting Style/Philosophy:
The war I've studied in the most detail is the American Civil War. So I feel
like I know a lot about how to get yourself into a fantastic mess.
I'm somewhat of a novice but my general game tends to be cautiously
aggressive. By default I probably tend to be overly defensive, but I feel
the most important resource in any undertaking is data. I especially feel
that it's important to know your enemy: his mindset, his resources and, by
extension, how he intends to utilize his resources.
Other Hobbies: Film making, history, Victorian literature & culture, Ural motorcycles, old cameras & wet plate photography.
Enjoys Most: "Walking in the shoes" of historic officers, getting a sense of the sorts of issues and dilemmas that our predecessors were faced with, and blowing things up!
Col Eden AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: All change is for the worst.
Occupation: Instructor
Gaming Since: 1970
First Game: Napoleon at Waterloo
Favorite Game: Paths of Glory
Favorite Book: Starship Trooper
Favorite Leader: Slim
Favorite Quote: It is whether you win or lose.
Command Style/Philosophy: Trust your subordinates or fire them.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Reconnaissance and terrain appreciation wins battles.
Other Hobbies: Sports, military miniatures
Enjoys Most: Fellowship
Col Kinner AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto:
Occupation: Game Store Owner
Gaming Since: 1992 after many years off
First Game: a pbm
Favorite Game: Napoleon's Battles
Favorite Book: Lord of the Rings
Favorite Leader: Roger de Flor, Catalan Company
Favorite Quote: War is Hell
Command Style/Philosophy: I have not played this kind of game in a loooong time. I have pretty good instincts but I am not sure what I would be like as a commander.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: I prefer aggression and maneuver, I can defend pretty well, I am starting to learn defense and counter attack since I like to play weaker armies, for example, in the Napoleonic period, I like the Ottoman and Austrian Armies. I try very hard not to play Fr.
Other Hobbies: Swimming, History
Enjoys Most: People who love history.
Col Knemeyer AR: n/z WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto:
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Gaming Since: 1981
First Game: Dungeons & Dragons
Favorite Game: Europe Engulfed
Favorite Book: Nichomachean Ethics
Favorite Leader: Frederick the Great
Favorite Quote: Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
Command Style/Philosophy: Train people who share your philosophy and vision, encourage them to go out and learn their own lessons, then build your leadership team with those seasoned people. Trust them to perform their role. Motivate with positive reinforcement and save the negative as a "hammer" to use judiciously.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: No rules; war is about survival, and we need to do whatever is necessary to achieve our objectives.
Other Hobbies: History, philosophy, literature, art
Enjoys Most: Strategic thinking and tactical execution; a competitive challenge that creates new relationships.
Col Lange AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Never Call Retreat!
Occupation: US Government
Gaming Since: 1966
First Game: Bitter Woods
Favorite Game: Bitter Woods
Favorite Book: The Helmsman
Favorite Leader: Winston Churchill
Favorite Quote: You may fire when ready Gridley.
Command Style/Philosophy: I was a Marine - lead from the front - and hit hard and fast.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: There is no such thing as a good loss - Use every advantage and crush the life out of the opponent.
Other Hobbies: Boardgames - History
Enjoys Most: The advantage of learning in a command situation.
Col Licinius AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: There are no bad Generals, only unlucky ones.
Occupation: Engineer
Gaming Since: 1973
First Game: Luftwaffe
Favorite Game: Here I Stand
Favorite Book: Le Petit Prince (St-Exupery)
Favorite Leader: Napoleon
Favorite Quote: Mr. Hand Grenade is your Friend! (Lt. Dave Farrow, 82nd Airborne)
Command Style/Philosophy: Command from the Front. BUT ponder your moves, and carefully study your opponent, if at all possible. It's a psychological contest! Beat the foe, make HIM die for his country.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Attack! Be aggressive. When in doubt, attack some more! Fire and manoeuver boys, fire and manoeuver...
Other Hobbies: Skiing, Camping, History, Scale modeling.
Enjoys Most: The History, and the Learning.
Col Martin AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Ad majorem Dei gloriam.
Occupation: Student/Clerk.
Gaming Since: 1990
First Game: Risk
Favorite Game: Here I Stand
Favorite Book: Swords Around a Throne
Favorite Leader: Hienz Guiderian
Favorite Quote: "I'd rather fight allies than be one."
Command Style/Philosophy: I generally prefer to delegate important orders to subordinates I consider competent, then promptly giving them an open, free hand to use the resources committed of their own will/desire. Those subordinates I think less than capable, I would attempt to keep a shorter leash in hopes of teaching them and better guiding them towards becoming better commanders over time.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: One of thorough reconnaissance combined with knowledge of the terrain and potential personalities involved on the enemy side of the battle. Without proper intelligence, an army is truly blind and no amount of skilled warriors within it will make the difference. Watching, observing and counter-acting an enemy's movements and their own intelligence efforts before the final, decisive blow is dealt is preferred while leaving a bit of flexibility for "audacious," unexpected attacks to keep the enemy guessing. As in poker, one must constantly change gears to avoid becoming predictable and easily-lead into developed traps set by one's opponents.
Other Hobbies: Historical fiction, firearms, theology, philosophy.
Enjoys Most:
Col Moore AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto:
Occupation: High School
Gaming Since: 4 Years ago
First Game: Flames of War
Favorite Game: Flames of War
Favorite Book: Platoon Leader
Favorite Leader: Hienz Guiderian
Favorite Quote: "How can you have to much of something you didn't need in the first place?"
Command Style/Philosophy:
Orders should be released with a goal, the goal to give the lower command
their mission but allowing them to complete it within their command. To many
times I have heard of upper staff not letting the lower guys on the ground
out near the fight be more flexible with their orders to really complete the
task.
Keeping in contact and command is essential and giving enough flow and
flexibility to the command.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: I am an aggressive fighter, I win big or lose big. I agree that the man who stays in his fort loses, you must be on the attack to gain any significant advantage within the battlefield environment.
Other Hobbies: Role Playing, Guitar, Piano, Singing, Video Games, Reading.
Enjoys Most: The challenge of leadership and the excitement.
Col Olszanski AR: n/z WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: BE PREPARED
Occupation: MECHANIC/OWNER
Gaming Since: 1978
First Game: SQUAD LEADER
Favorite Game: ANY MINIATURE GAME
Favorite Book: ANY BLACK LIBRARY
Favorite Leader: SHERMAN
Favorite Quote: Do No Harm, Do Know Harm
Command Style/Philosophy:
Fighting Style/Philosophy:
Other Hobbies: MINIATURES,SQUAD LEADER
Enjoys Most: CHANCE TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL
Col Paul, C AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: No plan survives first contact with the enemy.
Occupation: Ex Police Officer
Gaming Since: 1979
First Game: Avalon Hill's Battle of the Bulge
Favorite Game: Board: GDW's Third World War, Computer: SSI Decisive Battles of WWII Series
Favorite Book: Sten Series by Alan Cole and Chris Bunch
Favorite Leader: Alexander the Great, Napoleon
Favorite Quote: We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.
Command Style/Philosophy: Don't micromanage. Find the right man for the job then let him do it. Make sure subordinates understand the commander's intent. Be flexible.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Be aggressive and seize the initiative. The destruction of the enemy army is the primary objective. Don't worry about what the enemy will do to you, let him worry about what you are going to do to him.
Other Hobbies: Reading, movies, military history, law enforcement.
Enjoys Most: Recreating Historical Battles, making new friends
Col Paul, F AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: The Dude Abides
Occupation: Civil Servant
Gaming Since: 1976
First Game: Panzerblitz
Favorite Game: The Napoleonic Wars, 5 player
Favorite Book: Tao Te Ching
Favorite Leader: M. Ney, for karmic rather then military reasons.
Favorite Quote: "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - HST
Command Style/Philosophy: Dictatorial. Open to suggestions, but not discussions. A commander should keep his own counsel best; an able commander will know the limits of his army, and task his subordinates accordingly; a great commander is an artist and committees never produce art. If still in doubt consult the stars.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: I am a scrapper, rather fearless and a little impulsive, in the cavalry tradition. However I would prefer to win by not fighting at all...I've seen a lot of samurai movies.
Other Hobbies: Playing my violin poorly, reading , and ritual consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Enjoys Most: Solving the puzzle.
Col Perl AR: n/z WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: When in doubt, attack!
Occupation: Analyst
Gaming Since: A long long time ago.
First Game: Uncle Wiggly
Favorite Game: For the People/Empire of the Sun
Favorite Book: The Black Swan
Favorite Leader: Davout
Favorite Quote: L'audace, l'audace, toujours l'audace!
Command Style/Philosophy: Make the enemy worry about you more than you worry about him. Trust your subordinates to follow clear orders and intentions, but be ready to help them get out of trouble.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Stay balanced and punch hard. Take calcualted risks but don't gamble unless there is no other way to win. Then push it all in and go hard.
Other Hobbies: Music, poker, detective fiction.
Enjoys Most: Playing good games with interesting people.
Col Pickwell AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Lucror per illic mens
Occupation: Student
Gaming Since: 1998
First Game: Warhammer Fantasy
Favorite Game: Warmaster Ancients
Favorite Book: Double Eagle
Favorite Leader: Hannibal
Favorite Quote:
Command Style/Philosophy: I play with my opponents minds. I work out how they think, and try to completely baffle them and do the unexpected, send them off to fight armies that aren't really there and that sort of thing.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Fast, Ruthless (with my own troops as well as my opponent, if necessary) and slightly eccentric.
Other Hobbies: Building PC's, Computer Games, Classic Car Racing, Rock Climbing.
Enjoys Most: The mental exercise.
Col Pommersheim AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Step by step.
Occupation: Systems Administrator UNIX
Gaming Since: 1990
First Game: Wooden Ships & Iron Men
Favorite Game: Battle over Britain (SPI)
Favorite Book:
Favorite Leader:
Favorite Quote:
Command Style/Philosophy:
Fighting Style/Philosophy: In youth i learned the classics, in manhood i knew the wiles. A tiger on a bare hill, Am I, teeth drawn, claws hid.
Other Hobbies: Wargaming, Computers, CONs
Enjoys Most: Most people in the hobby are really committed to it in a kind of brotherhood.
Col Reeves AR: n/z WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: KILL OR BE KILLED
Occupation: GOVERNMENT
Gaming Since: 1980
First Game: AXIS & ALLIES
Favorite Game: MINIATURE WARGAMES
Favorite Book: CIVIL WAR BOOKS
Favorite Leader: STONEWALL JACKSON
Favorite Quote: IT IS WELL THAT WAR IS SO TERRIBLE, SO THAT WE DO NOT GROW TO FOND OF IT
Command Style/Philosophy: AGGRESSIVE
Fighting Style/Philosophy: AGGRESSIVE
Other Hobbies:
Enjoys Most: GAMING
Col Rice AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: The only good plan is one that succeeds.
Occupation: Sports journalist
Gaming Since: 1985
First Game: VG's the Civil War
Favorite Game: Great Campaigns of the American Civil War
Favorite Book: Eh .... so many books, so little time ..
Favorite Leader: Favorite? Why so black and white? There are good and bad leaders, and good and bad moments for both the good and the bad.
Favorite Quote: If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest.
Command Style/Philosophy:
Delegate, delegate, delegate! Find a good bunch of subordinates,
point them in the right direction, and allow them freedom of operation
(while maintaining coordination).
Reinforce success! Repudiate failure.
Fighting Style/Philosophy:
My Sun Tzu quote sums it up - my only philosophy is victory.
Strike where he is not, or where he expects not, or when he expects not ...
and be prepared for him to do likewise.
Other Hobbies: Is there time?
Enjoys Most: Just being with the guys, and learning a little history ...
Col Roberts AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Reach out & touch someone
Occupation: Draftsman
Gaming Since: 1972
First Game: Homebrew Napoleonic miniatures
Favorite Game: Fighting Wings series
Favorite Book: Too many to name
Favorite Leader: Duke of Wellington
Favorite Quote:
Command Style/Philosophy: Have good subordinates. Make a general plan, outlining the overall idea. Trust your subordinates to reach their goals while supporting them in every way possible. Keep a reserve and react to changing conditions.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Hit the opponent as hard as possible. Use firepower to save men.
Other Hobbies: Science fiction, model making
Enjoys Most: Making friends and enjoying their company.
Col Roca AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Georgius
Occupation: Business
Gaming Since: 1982
First Game: The Rise and Fall of Third Reich
Favorite Game: DBM/DBN
Favorite Book: The Peninsular War
Favorite Leader: Rommel
Favorite Quote:
Command Style/Philosophy: Aggressive
Fighting Style/Philosophy: The best defense is a good (rush) attack
Other Hobbies: Horses
Enjoys Most: just play
Col Ross AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto:
Occupation:
Gaming Since: 1984
First Game: AH Squad Leader
Favorite Game: General De Brigade
Favorite Book: Castles of Steel
Favorite Leader: George Washington
Favorite Quote: Veni, Vidi, Vici (I came, I saw, I conquered) - Julius Caesar
Command Style/Philosophy: Keep it simple with the intent of achieving the objective with maximum fortitude.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Hit the enemy hard, remain on the initiative, watching the flanks.
Other Hobbies: Reading and painting miniatures.
Enjoys Most: You can make mistakes without losing a single life!!
Col Stewart AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Forward ever Backward never
Occupation: Air Transportation
Gaming Since: 1979
First Game: Squad Leader
Favorite Game: Combat Mission 2
Favorite Book: Island of fire: The Battle for the Barrikady Gun Factory in Stalingrad
Favorite Leader: Hannibal Barca
Favorite Quote: 'Battles are won by slaughter and maneuver. The greater the general, the more he contributes in maneuver, the less he demands in slaughter.' _Winston Churchill
Command Style/Philosophy: Decentralized command structure / Communicate implicitly / Simplicity in planning / Audacious in execution
Fighting Style/Philosophy: AGGRESSIVE
Other Hobbies: Classical Music, reading, movies
Enjoys Most: Intellectual stimulus
¶¶ Maj Gen Stice AR: 5.5 WL: 1/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Don't feed the bears.
Occupation: Dispatch Supervisor
Gaming Since: 1985
First Game: Chess
Favorite Game: travian.us (server7)
Favorite Book: Moby Dick
Favorite Leader: Les Claypool
Favorite Quote: It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.
Command Style/Philosophy: It will work it's self out.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Hit and run or defend and counter.
Other Hobbies: Mosh Pits
Enjoys Most: Casualty Reports
Col Paddy Walker AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Live free or die!
Occupation: Physician
Gaming Since: 1960's
First Game: Gettysburg by Avalon Hill
Favorite Game: John Tiller's Gettysburg and his other Civil War Games
Favorite Book: So many areas on the Civil War. My most recent favorite read 'The Last Full Measure' by Richard Moe.
Favorite Leader: Thomas Jefferson
Favorite Quote: When the people fear the government, you have tyranny... When the government fears the people, you have liberty! -Thomas Jefferson
Command Style/Philosophy: Strong communication to develop the best intelligence. Strong communication to produce the best plan. Strong communication to produce coordinated attacks.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Probe and follow-up successful probes with massive attacks. Commit reserves sooner rather than later to produce major success.
Other Hobbies: Reading and Politics.
Enjoys Most: Most of my gaming has been hex based and solo. Once long ago I participated in a professional style Gettysburg battle, but it was too big and fell apart. Would love to try this type of battle.
Col Warcote AR: n/z WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Just don't sit and think outside the box go bigger think beyond it.
Occupation: nothing
Gaming Since: since I was a child
First Game: Snakes and ladders
Favorite Game: Go fish with the kids (smile)
Favorite Book: Life of Pie
Favorite Leader: John Wayne
Favorite Quote: Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway.
Command Style/Philosophy: Each individual will have my respect and time should they focus on their job and do their task as expected. It's not my teams responsibility to just trust me, it's mine. I have to work for it to gain it.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: I'm more of a logic thinker but I like having a little wildness with surprises.
Other Hobbies: ncaa, nfl, cfl football
Enjoys Most: It's fun!
Col Wright AR: n/a WL: 0/0 PR: n/a
Motto: Try not. Do, or do not. There is not try.
Occupation: retired
Gaming Since: 8 years very young
First Game: AH Gettysburg - rectangular pieces
Favorite Game: For the People
Favorite Book: The Forgotten Soldier by Guy Sajer
Favorite Leader: Abdul Nasser
Favorite Quote:
Command Style/Philosophy: Review a tentative game plan, alter the plan based upon subordinate inputs, give the commanders their objectives and get the hell out of their way.
Fighting Style/Philosophy: Indirect approach...hit them hard and keep the pressure-on...keep reserves.
Other Hobbies: Plastic modeling, reading, and enjoying the grandkids.
Enjoys Most: Sharing thoughts with others and the social interactions.
Our commanders have four ratings. Rank, Approval, Win/Loss and Performance. We calculate them as follows:
Rank
Rank denotes a commander's experience with our game. All new commanders start off as Colonels. Commanders accumulate Seniority Points at the conclusion of a battle as follows:
Seniority Points Gained
2 Lose as Sub-Commander
3 Lose as The Commander
3 Win as Sub-Commander
4 Win as The Commander
As players continue to fight battles, they accumulate additional points. A players Seniority Point Total determines his rank as follows:
Pts Rank
0 Colonel
2+ ¶ Brigadier General
4+ ¶¶ Major General
12+ ¶¶¶ Lieutenant General
18+ ¶¶¶¶ General
24+ ¶¶¶¶¶ General of the Army
Approval Ratings (AR)
This is a number from 1-10. Ten being highest. At the end of each battle, our readers rate each commander. The approval rating is the ongoing average of all these numbers.
Win/Loss Rating
A win or loss is only counted if you are the Army Commander in the battle. Subordinate Commanders W/L rating do not change at all after a battle.
Performance Rating (PR)
After a battle, the Army Commanders rate each of their subordinates with a number from 1-10. Ten being highest. The performance rating is the ongoing average of all these numbers.
