13 Sept 1942 – Col. “Red Mike” Edson and his Marines are all that stand between Henderson Field and the advancing Japanese assault force. Wave after wave of Japanese infantry strike the U.S. defensive lines from the thick surrounding jungle. The outnumbered Marines must hold “Bloody Ridge” against the Kawaguchi Brigade attempting to evict the Americans from their foothold on Guadalcanal.
The game starts at 12:00 noon EDT but you do need to register for the con in advance and make sure you are set up on the virtual platform. I'm using Roll20 to run the game: roll20.net/welcome
Japanese troops would like Lethal Defensive Fire. 42, more tanks available to americans, Priest, Sherman, Early, Sherman 105, Lee, M5, M3 Stuart, hope only infantrymen...
It is all infantry, no lethal d-fire nor grazing. 280 pts Japan vs. 200 pts US. All Arisakas and Fanatics get Determined Charge. There are some custom cards/units for both sides.
US: Col. Edson, Marine Raiders, Gung-Ho Lt., US Army FO Japan: Gen. Kawaguchi, Type 38 75mm Field Gun, Type 97 81mm Mortar
There are scenario rules for LoS between different elevations and parts of the ridge.
There is space for up to 7 players. I expect it to go about 4 hours or maybe a little longer, depending on how smooth the on-line platform works. This is my first time running something on-line. It seems to be coming together pretty well so far. I'll try to put up pics/info on the map and general info by mid-week.
It is all infantry, no lethal d-fire nor grazing. 280 pts Japan vs. 200 pts US. All Arisakas and Fanatics get Determined Charge. There are some custom cards/units for both sides.
US: Col. Edson, Marine Raiders, Gung-Ho Lt., US Army FO Japan: Gen. Kawaguchi, Type 38 75mm Field Gun, Type 97 81mm Mortar
There are scenario rules for LoS between different elevations and parts of the ridge.
There is space for up to 7 players. I expect it to go about 4 hours or maybe a little longer, depending on how smooth the on-line platform works. This is my first time running something on-line. It seems to be coming together pretty well so far. I'll try to put up pics/info on the map and general info by mid-week.
Thanks for the info Cpt!
What time is the event starting? Is anyone else signed up yet?
Terrain Key: 1 palm = forest 3 palms = jungle Lt green w 3 grass = brush blue green w 2 reeds = swamp tan hills = hills rusty hills = higher elevation hills light green = clear