MBX Operation Sparta

[John Osborne]

I’m thinking on running a Mail Battle Exercise (MBX) instead of running
another CPX. Mostly due to up coming major holidays and trying to get
players together over weekends :-)

What I would like to know if there are players who would be interested
in participating in an MBX instead of a CPX and for me to get some
practice on running an MBX?

The way I’m going to do this, is that the players will start in Brigade
Staff positions during the planning phase then step down to command
battalions except for the Brigade commanders who would remain in that
position. You will send orders at the tactical level to me whom I would
implement and ran the battle on my computer and send back reports and
screen shots.

There will be log packs to resupply units, engineers, and a lot of other
elements to command.

This is an excerpt from “The MBX FAQ” by Riki Tiki and James Sterrett for players who may not know what an MBX is

“MBX stands for Mail Battle eXercise, which is a double-blind umpired wargame based on the somewhat more common CPX (Command Post eXercise), a type of wargame real life militaries play for training purposes. Both games attempt to do the same thing: simulate the experience of command from inside a command post which is where most modern combat is controlled (not on the actual field of battle). Unlike a CPX, however, which is usually played in a single day at a frenetic pace in real time, an MBX is conducted at a more leisurely pace over e-mail, typically for a period of several months. Thus, an MBX can explore the details of battle in a way that promotes in-depth discussion and careful analysis among the players as opposed to testing quick reactions under pressure”.

For more information about MBX MBX FAQ (http://www.tacopshq.com/MBX/mbxfaq.html)

So you can see it will be done over months instead of a weekend 

[GCoyote]

I've always wanted to try an MBX. :cool:

[dhuffjr]

Sounds good to me. :smoke:

[Double Deuce]

I'd definately be interested in joining in a limited capacity on one side or the other. Are you planning to use MOCAT for this one?

[John Osborne]

I'd definately be interested in joining in a limited capacity on one side or the other. Are you planning to use MOCAT for this one?

Yes, if the players feel comfortably using it.

[GCoyote]

Yes, if the players feel comfortably using it.

I'll try anything once.

[DannyJim]

I'm very newly returned to Tacops after owning V1. I would like to take part in the MBX but would need patience from senior colleagues. Do I need to download MOCAT? (I'm not sure what it is)

[John Osborne]

I'm very newly returned to Tacops after owning V1. I would like to take part in the MBX but would need patience from senior colleagues. Do I need to download MOCAT? (I'm not sure what it is)

No problem in patience from senior players, thats why this MBX will take months to run :D If you don't have TacOps v4 thats no problem, you can still particapate, but it will help if you do have v4.

I will be sending out by this weekend on where eveything is at to download.

JohnO

[DannyJim]

I have V4. Just rediscovered the game after a while away. Looking forward to the game.

Thank you.

Dan

[Scully]

When are you planning on getting started? I'm in the midst of a beta test, an H4 scenario and will be traveling some in the near future and want to make sure I'll have the time.

Thanks John,
Brian

[John Osborne]

When are you planning on getting started? I'm in the midst of a beta test, an H4 scenario and will be traveling some in the near future and want to make sure I'll have the time.

Thanks John,
Brian

At first I didn't think anybody would be interested in playing an MBX. I was wrong :o There is interest in a MBX, I'm going to keep open the recruitment unitl next Friday and then will start to send out the map, MBX rules, and MOCAT for the players to get acquainted with them. I'm looking at starting maybe at the end of Novemeber. As stated before this will take months to run see attachment on the Turn Cycle Table.

JohnO

[Scully]

Thanks for the reply John...I think end of November will work for me. Is this going to be TacOps only or are you going to make it a big Global Thunder like MBX? I'd prefer a smaller, TacOps only one if you're interested in my opinion.:D

Brian

[John Osborne]

Thanks for the reply John...I think end of November will work for me. Is this going to be TacOps only or are you going to make it a big Global Thunder like MBX? I'd prefer a smaller, TacOps only one if you're interested in my opinion.:D

Brian

No, this will not be the size of the Global Thundre MBX :D This is a Regional Thunder MBX using only TacOps. Maybe next year after I run this one I may do a larger size MBX :D

JohnO

[dhuffjr]

Maybe next year after I run this one I may do a larger size MBX :D

JohnO
Now were talking! Multiple title, insanely huge, excruciatingly detailed.....being a grognard is a tuff job but someone has to do it :nuts:

[nilsderondeau]

John, I'd like to participate. Put me on your list.

Cheers,
N.

[Cheo]

I'd like to participate. Never tried MBX before.

As far as I understand, it's email based, thus no meetings are needed. I can play this way since I struggle to get time off.

Greetings,
Sergio

[philb]

Hi,

I'd like to participate.

I've never tried MBX (or CPX etc.). I'll definitely count as a newbie, so I'll be doing some very rapid learning.

Cheers,

Phil.

[John Osborne]

Hi,

I'd like to participate.

I've never tried MBX (or CPX etc.). I'll definitely count as a newbie, so I'll be doing some very rapid learning.

Cheers,

Phil.
Your in, please send me an email so that I can add your name and email addy to the MBX Players list.

JohnO

[Dogma One]

Can I join but only "watch you guys play" and learn some lessons from you guys?

CPX/MBX is all new to me, and am interested to see how it is/how it plays.

Dogma One out

[John Osborne]

Can I join but only "watch you guys play" and learn some lessons from you guys?

CPX/MBX is all new to me, and am interested to see how it is/how it plays.

Dogma One out

No problem Dogma One,

This is an excerpt from “MBX FAQ by Rikki Tikki and James Sterrett”,

“MBX stands for Mail Battle eXercise, which is a double-blind umpired wargame based on the somewhat more common CPX (Command Post eXercise), a type of wargame real life militaries play for training purposes. Both games attempt to do the same thing: simulate the experience of command from inside a command post which is where most modern combat is controlled (not on the actual field of battle). Unlike a CPX, however, which is usually played in a single day at a frenetic pace in real time, an MBX is conducted at a more leisurely pace over e-mail, typically for a period of several months. Thus, an MBX can explore the details of battle in a way that promotes in-depth discussion and careful analysis among the players as opposed to testing quick reactions under pressure”.

For more information go here MBX FAQ (http://www.tacopshq.com/MBX/mbxfaq.html)

I'm going to need your email addy to add to the MBX mail list.

JohnO

[JohnfMonahan]

Fellow Cheesehead! Where be you? I live in Waterford. Do any online TacOps?

John

[Dogma One]

Franksville (Racine County) :)

~ Daniel

[Double Deuce]

Scuttlebutt has it, this is now on hold?

[John Osborne]

It just on hold until after the holidays. It will start back up in January.

JohnO

[John Osborne]

Also there is positions open for players to join the MBX.

GM John

[pmaidhof]

Looks like the plug has been pulled. :(

[nilsderondeau]

Bernard and I got up a scratch game using modified (and simplified) ORBATs. Will post the AAR.