THE MAIN EVENT II! Lord Bane vs. Matteponk

[Der Kuenstler]

The first couple of files have been exchanged - we now have access to the battlefield. I'm delighted that the computer gave us an 8" snow setting - no need to redo it. The battlefield is empty for now - covered with an icy fog that will sting the soldiers' exposed skin and reduce their vision to 752 meters. Here's what it looks like out there:



And here we get to see Matteponk's German purchase screens - his choices are quite a shock - not what I was expecting at all. Here is the first screen:



And the second screen:



GOOD GRIEF - TEN GREEN Panzer IVJs - These have the 75mm L48 gun. He got shafted a little as one of them came out conscript. Then a regular Panzer IV70 platoon that contains a bonus veteran. These have a 75mm L/70 gun. All of his AFVs have an HE blast of 45.

With his remaining points he buys a veteran Volksgrenadier Battalion - good choice as they are relatively cheap, contain a lot of SMGs for the fog, and still fight well at veteran quality.

This is very odd as the traditional QB method is to pick vet quality tanks and then scrimp on infantry. Matteponk has done the opposite.

Other Surprises - not a single schrek team? or sniper?

Very interesting force pick - so unusual that it may catch Lord Bane off guard....