Well, we did it.  Ran a small Dirtside 2 game as proof of concept/test.  Here are a couple of lessons learned:

 

1.     The host/referee needs to be prepared, we did this as a throw together.  In the future I would send OB, maps, etc before hand.

2.     Web cam interface on a Messenger client is adequate, could be better.  15mm figures and vehicles can be identified from @ 24 inches, longer and they start to disappear into the terrain.

3.     Camouflage works!  Olive Drab troops almost disappear.

4.     Need to investigate ways to swap camera between players.  Running 2+ MSN sessions could cumbersome.

 

For our next outing I think ACW or Napoleonics would work better.  Low level tactical games have too many points of view for the players and referee.  With earlier periods I want to limit to the Army commander or designated leader figures.  I would also limit the ability to switch view to designated leaders in LOS or command range of the primary leader.  Flanking forces should be controlled by a separate player.

 

I also want to see what effect lighting may have, I’ll need to move my table.

 

Thanks again to Don (Redleg) and Will (aka Seth) for jumping in on such short notice.

 

 

 

 

Michael Brown

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