Long Winter 2009 FAQ/update,
If you have any Q's not covered here please post them in this thread:
http://www.battlesim.com/forums/viewtop ... 221&t=9679
1. Can I be German or is that a fixed OPFOR role?
This year we have opened registrations for both sides. The format of the event allows both sides the ability to succeed or fail at the Platoon and Company level. Obviously we cant change history and your actions will not change the actions of regiments and divisions but specific platoon level objectives (at the tactical level) will influence the battle at a company (strategic) level.
2.What Units are involved, can I be an SS Fallschirmjaeger or SAS commando?
Although we welcome any impression we reccomend a impression that depicts the average enlisted man from one of these units.
German Units :
HEER:
18th Volksgrenadier
3rd Panzer Grenadier Division
Waffen SS
1st SS Div
9th SS Div
Luftwaffe
KG Van Der Hyte (Any Late war FJ Regiment impression)
US Units:
30th ID
82nd AB
106th ID
3. Why these units, did you just randomly pick them?
All of these units where involved in fighting in or around the town of St. Vith during the closing stages of the Ardennes offensive (late Dec early Jan 1944)
4. Can I ship my guns or equipment to the site if I am traveling?
Yes. PM RangerWarren, 2nd Bat, or Hellmutt about any equipment shipping or other travel related concerns.
5. Will there be food, tents, toilet paper?
Period (reproduction) rations will be provided to both sides as part of the cost of the event. Catered chow will be available for a small fee for those with discerning palletes. Battlesim will provide military tentage for every player, we also have some cots and sleeping bags available on a first come first serve basis. There will be TP .
6. I hear it's cold there can I bring my north face sleeping bag?
Yes it is cold here although not Snow and frozen tundra cold. The puget sound tends to keep thing cold and damp instead of rock solid frozen. You may bring whatever modern camping gear you wish however we ask that once you have moved in to your tent your farb items stay in your tent.
7. How do we get points, what color are the flags we have to raise to capture objectives?
There are no points. There are objectives, if you complete your missions you will find yourself attacking and fighting at a distinct advantage. If you fail you may find yourself constantly defending, retreating and short on reinforcements and supplies. Battlesim events are about the experience and simulation of WW2 infantry combat. As a combat veteran I don't aim to make combat a "game" . This being said my goal is to share the experience of infantry combat with you in as positive a way as possible. This means 10k movements become 500m movements, foxholes are pre-dug, and the battle grinds to a natural lull during chow times. This does not however mean you will not do any walking, preparing of fighting positions or that your chow cannot be interrupted by the enemy.
