Lardassmonkey
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Re: DAK Kit Guide

Pith helmets weren't very popular and weren't really worn in the front line. They offered no protection like a stalhelm and weren't as practical as a ...

17 years ago
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Re: Scenario Ideas discussion section

Webby has a point about opposing patrols missing each other entirely. Even if they're meant to avoid a firefight you'd still hope they might come acro...

17 years ago
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Re: DAK Kit Guide

If you want a pith helmet then you welcome to have one. Personally I think they look daft.

17 years ago
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Re: Scenario Ideas discussion section

I think you're thinking too in depth. The way I see it; unarmoured vehicle will be transport only no matter what. If the owner doesn't mind them being...

17 years ago
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Re: Things to Consider Prop-wise

I don't evisage a major entanglement, just a simple section of 2 or 3 wirse strung between posts in the ground. The key will be were to site it to mak...

17 years ago
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Re: Scenario Ideas discussion section

I fully agree that the players are the most important factor, I just think we should consider our options with vehicles as well. We have plenty of tim...

17 years ago
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Re: Things to Consider Prop-wise

You could use the wire to make a bottle neck as thats what it was designed to do. Its just that the troops should have the option to cut it and attack...

17 years ago
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Re: Things to Consider Prop-wise

Maybe. That could be included in an assualt perhaps? The attackers have to cut a hole in the barbed wire under fire in order to advance.

17 years ago
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Re: Scenario Ideas discussion section

Might need alot in the 'plain' though. To destroy vehicles I still like the idea of using Webby's Bazooka & using the radio to call the hit to ...

17 years ago
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Re: DAK Kit Guide

Yes thanks for the info Harry, we'll be sure to be cautious of that seller. I hope your issue gets sorted out and you can get some kit together so you...

17 years ago
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Re: Things to Consider Prop-wise

That looks like a good list. What sort of AT obsticals would be best? Maybe a barbed wire wire barrier? One with 2 X shaped ends and a cross piece wit...

17 years ago
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Re: DAK Kit Guide

Yes they had gaiters, although there use was something of a matter of personal choice. Jackboots were sometimes seen but usually only worn by officers...

17 years ago
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Re: Scenario Ideas discussion section

As for shooting the tank, didnt realise that the gas turret was operational. It has the option to be, the MG will an AEG for airsoft use whilst the 2...

17 years ago
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Re: Scenario Ideas discussion section

How we do mine fields depends upon what and what role it plays. If it is just to stop a vehicle going a certain way, either of safety or gameplay purp...

17 years ago
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Re: Scenario Ideas discussion section

Yes that is quite amusing. My intention was that the later scenarios could potentially end up in just about any order. The way I ended up writing them...

17 years ago
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Re: Scenario Ideas discussion section

I think I need to draw up a scenario tree so you can make better sense of it.

17 years ago
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Re: How was it?

Best moment for me (apart from seeing lots of smiling faces at endex) was after watching the Americans decimate the Germans with their field mortar, ...

17 years ago
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Re: DAK Kit Guide

Yes the issue shirt was olive and meant to be worn with a tan tie, a practice that had long been abandoned by 1943. I'll probably be wearing a Brit KD...

17 years ago
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Re: Chit-chat thread, Q&A, general interest

Are we likely to do more desert stuff so it is better to buy green DAK trousers if purchasing? There is always the potential to do more once people h...

17 years ago
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Re: DAK Kit Guide

DAK clothing should be olive not tan yes. LW trousers would be ok if worn with Heer tunic/shirt & headgear but LW caps should be avoided really. H...

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