Maithanet Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Matrim Fox Cauthon said: You left out the best line from that thread: If the Russians abandon Nova Khakovka to retreat across the Inhulets, then I will be really surprised. It would be such an amateur move. Even I can see it will only end in disaster and I don't know anything about military shit. Not counting Starcraft I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade1865 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 42 minutes ago, Maithanet said: If the Russians abandon Nova Khakovka to retreat across the Inhulets, then I will be really surprised. It would be such an amateur move. Even I can see it will only end in disaster and I don't know anything about military shit. Maithanet -- au contraire, some of the better military minds I've come across are amongst the well-read amateur. Likewise, some of the best (tactical-level) "warfighters" are innovative civilians (cosplay airsofters and paintballers vs standard vet-bros; or, UKR conscripts vs RUS volunteers), able to do more with less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arakasi Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 One weird thing looking at the pics of soldiers is ofc their kit/gear looks similar so they distinguish themselves by paint on vehicles (cross vs Z) and duck tape on helmets/arms. It somehow doesn’t surprise me that Ukraine is blue and Russia red given the use of those colors in US politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 48 minutes ago, Wade1865 said: Maithanet -- au contraire, some of the better military minds I've come across are amongst the well-read amateur. Likewise, some of the best (tactical-level) "warfighters" are innovative civilians (cosplay airsofters and paintballers vs standard vet-bros; or, UKR conscripts vs RUS volunteers), able to do more with less. There you have it folks. Be very wary of suspicious people people taking photos while you're LARPing else you might end up finding yourselves all coincidentally called to the front-lines early and all at the same time from what should be a random draw drafting process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade1865 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 23 minutes ago, Arakasi said: One weird thing looking at the pics of soldiers is ofc their kit/gear looks similar so they distinguish themselves by paint on vehicles (cross vs Z) and duck tape on helmets/arms. It somehow doesn’t surprise me that Ukraine is blue and Russia red given the use of those colors in US politics. Arakasi -- additionally, another tell is that RUS Soldiers have to provide some of their own medical supplies (e.g., their girlfriend's tampons to plug their bullet wounds). 12 minutes ago, The Anti-Targ said: There you have it folks. Be very wary of suspicious people people taking photos while you're LARPing else you might end up finding yourselves all coincidentally called to the front-lines early and all at the same time from what should be a random draw drafting process. The Anti-Targ -- draftees tend to be civilians. Amusingly, this potential draftee probably experienced more combat than the recruiter he almost killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Another hot take folks, LARP is now the 5th branch of the military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, LARP Force). You don't get drafted, you simply get put on active duty. I myself would no doubt be private fist class in the 5th Mage regiment specialising in magic missiles. Our front line would be the tank brigade, single handed melee weapon with +1 shields. Per @Maithanet all the Star Craft players will be safely at HQ operating the tactical map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade1865 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Anti-Targ said: Another hot take folks, LARP is now the 5th branch of the military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, LARP Force). You don't get drafted, you simply get put on active duty. I myself would no doubt be private fist class in the 5th Mage regiment specialising in magic missiles. Our front line would be the tank brigade, single handed melee weapon with +1 shields. Per @Maithanet all the Star Craft players will be safely at HQ operating the tactical map. The Anti-Targ -- there's actually six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalbear Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 10 minutes ago, Wade1865 said: The Anti-Targ -- there's actually six. This guy has rotc written all over him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade1865 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, KalVsWade said: This guy has rotc written all over him KalVsWade -- nah, OCS. I found the ROTC Soldiers just as good as the West Pointers, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 16 minutes ago, Wade1865 said: The Anti-Targ -- there's actually six. Ewwww you are actually counting the Coast Guard? I genuinely thought the Marines were part of Navy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, The Anti-Targ said: Ewwww you are actually counting the Coast Guard? I genuinely thought the Marines were part of Navy though. If my grandfather was still alive he might shoot you over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade1865 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, The Anti-Targ said: Ewwww you are actually counting the Coast Guard? I genuinely thought the Marines were part of Navy though. The Anti-Targ -- yes, of course; commisioned a few of them and they were amongst the brightest, more so than the average Soldier, hahaha. On the Marines, they are a part of the Navy. Army. Fighters. Marines. Paladins. Navy. Clerics. Air Force. Mages. Space Force. . Coast Guard. Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Apologies, I base my entire understanding of the US organisational military on the excellent Netflix Space Force documentary expertly narrated by Gen. Steven Carell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Wade1865 said: Space Force. . Druids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Anti-Targ said: Apologies, I base my entire understanding of the US organisational military on the excellent Netflix Space Force documentary expertly narrated by Gen. Steven Carell. I tried to watch that and I didn't think it was funny. Is it still on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade1865 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Just now, Firebrand Jace said: I tried to watch that and I didn't think it was funny. Is it still on? Firebrand Jace -- nah, cancelled. I couldn't even get through one episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, Wade1865 said: Firebrand Jace -- nah, cancelled. I couldn't even get through one episode. It felt like the opportunity was there. The cast seemed good. But there weren't no jokes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade1865 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, The Anti-Targ said: Druids? The Anti-Targ -- no, the Space Force will ascend all player character classes, if we really want to get seriously nerd. Incidentally, a peer of mine went to the Air Force (via the Academy) before switching over to the Space Force. He'll be amongst its first general officers (imo) if he stays in long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade1865 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 8 minutes ago, Firebrand Jace said: It felt like the opportunity was there. The cast seemed good. But there weren't no jokes! Firebrand Jace -- Steve Carrell, too! How could they mess that up? Well, looks like @Maithanet derailed this thread again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Wade1865 said: The Anti-Targ -- no, the Space Force will ascend all player character classes, if we really want to get seriously nerd. Incidentally, a peer of mine went to the Air Force (via the Academy) before switching over to the Space Force. He'll be amongst its first general officers (imo) if he stays in long enough. Bards then. 13 minutes ago, Firebrand Jace said: I tried to watch that and I didn't think it was funny. Is it still on? 12 minutes ago, Wade1865 said: Firebrand Jace -- nah, cancelled. I couldn't even get through one episode. I liked it well enough, watched both seasons, I could have enjoyed a third, but it was possibly becoming tapped out. Perhaps it's my completely bereft of anything military or American brain. It's not a patch on that other awesome British documentary about WW I narrated by Gen Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett, VC, KCB, DSO, but I was entertained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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