Demo @ Hobby Forge - Game 2 vs LiongVei

Game 2 vs LiongVei

An IJN vs IJN showdown - against LiongVei's fleet consisting of Kongo Class Battle Cruisers; not 1 but 2~~!!
 
The setup

IJN – Eric Lew Mogami Class Heavy Cruiser -       CA Mogami (Flagship) Nachi Class Heavy Cruiser -       CA Myoko Chitose Class Escort Carrie -       CV Chitose Yugumo Class Destroyer -       DD Akigumo -       DD Akishimo -       DD Asashimo Akitsuki Class Destroyer -       DD Niizuki

IJN - LiongVei Kongo Class Battlecruiser -       CB Kongo -       CB Kirishima Akitsuki Class destroyer -       DD Akitsuki Mutsuki Class Destroyer -       DD Fumizuki

The Setup

For this game, I separated the fleet into 2 distinctive formations; DDs squadron on hard chase towards the Kongo Class Battle Cruisers; while the cruiser squadron on the outlay to deal flanking shots.

On the the other hand, LiongVei had its fleet group together having the DDs providing screening support. 

Turn 1

With my DDs at a forward position, the pursuit of both LiongVei's CBs ensured at turn 1. At this long range, both battle cruisers miss their mark.

At the same time, CV Chitose launched all its planes to no avail; shot down and were lost at sea.

Turn 2

Turn 2 provided the most action in the entire game. CB Kirishima was able to find its target and sank DD Akigumo.  

Turn 2: Crossing the "T"

Besides that, during the destroyer shooting phrase, my DD Akishimo was destroyed by an ammo rack hit from LiongVei's DD Akitsuki. In return, I managed to sink both LiongVei's DD Fumizuki and DD Akitsuki.
 

Turn 3

Without their screening DDs, both CBs maneuvered on a retreat at turn 3; pursuit ensured which would last 2 full rounds.

Turn 4

By turn 4, DD Asashimo launched its torpedo towards the direction of CB Kirishima, right before it was sunk by CB Kongo. Resulting torpedo strike miss it's mark.

At the same time, my cruiser squadron was moving on the right flank, however, due to the great distance, the guns were just inaccurate.

The relentless pursuit took its toll on my DDs, as CB Kongo claimed another victim at turn 5 - sinking my DD Niizuki.

Turn 6

The continuous pursuit of both CBs finally paid its dividends during turn 6. Both of my cruisers, CA Myoko and CA Mogami, were able to deal some damages to CB Kongo and CB Kirishima respectively; despite both ships managed to hide behind landmass cover.

Turn 7

Coming into turn 7, both of our fleet exchange shot for shot. With a far inferior guns on my side, it was decided that CV Chitose to leave the battle surface.

Turn 8

Concluding at turn 8, CA Mogami took a severe beating; shots coming from CB Kongo, and ultimately sank by uncontrollable flooding. Subsequent command check saw CA Myoko fled the battle.

CA Mogami: Turn 8 flooding

An IJN victory nonetheless. 

Demo @ Hobby Forge - Game 1 vs YS Oon

Demo @ Hobby Forge

The 5 of us gathered few weeks back to have some demo games in Hobby Forge for some run-up games leading towards Naval Thunder League - Season 2.

We managed to pull 4 games that day with a 1k points fleet. As usual, IJN was present, however this time, I added CV Chitose in it - not a smart move when the other players were fielding battle cruisers.
 
(Disclaimer - I do not have a CV Chitose model present during the battle, it was in the midst of delivery from US to here….true story!!)

Game 1 vs YS Oon

The setup

IJN Mogami Class Heavy Cruiser -       CA Mogami (Flagship) Nachi Class Heavy Cruiser -       CA Myoko Chitose Class Escort Carrie -       CV Chitose Yugumo Class Destroyer -       DD Akigumo -       DD Akishimo -       DD Asashimo Akitsuki Class Destroyer -       DD Niizuki

USN Alaska Class Battlecruiser -       CB Alaska (Flagship) Northampton Class Heavy Cruiser -       CA Houston Cleveland Class Light Cruiser -       CL Dayton Typical US Destroyer Escort -       DE Buckley -       DE Fogg -       DE Foss -       DE John C Butler -       DE O’Flaherty -       DE Raymond

USN Setup

The USN fleet separated it forces into 2 flanks - destroyers escorts placed in safety of land cover while it's cruisers on the left outer flanks. 

IJN Setup

Overall Setup

The IJN, on the other hand, took on a different approach and gathered all their warships in a tight formation - to provide screening and support to CV Chitose.

Turn 1

At the beginning of turn 1, IJN DDs kick started a brazen run towards USN DEs' formation; situated behind land mass cover. Upon sight, DD Niizuki was sunk by shots coming from both USN's CB Alaska and CA Houston.

Turn 2

In turn 2, CV Chitose launched its planes targeting USN cruisers - proved fatal as all planes were lost. However, CA Mogami was able to lay some damage to CL Dayton.

Turn 3

IJN's DDs continued on their bold race towards USN's DEs while keeping a big gap from the powerful USN cruisers' gun range. Despite the gap, CB Alaska still able to find its mark on DD Akigumo and sank it in the process.

Turn 4

The approaching IJN DDs had force upon the USN DEs to maneuver from the land mass cover. In the midst of that, IJN cruisers continued their pounding on CL Dayton.

Turn 5

With USN cruisers closing and within comfortable firing range, IJN suffered major damages on its ships at turn 5 - CV Chitose and DD Asashimo took on major beating. DD Asashimo would be destroyed in this turn by DE Buckley.

Turn 6

By turn 6, CB Alaska was able to focus its gun on IJN flagship, CA Mogami, sinking it in the same firing phrase.

With the flagship destroyed, CA Myoko fled the battle surface and all remainder IJN warships were called to port.

A comfortable USN victory.