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Player Profile #10 Tide1 - Mr Grumpy - 01-15-2008

What is your name?
Gary Christian aka Tide1

How did you decide upon your Blitz nickname?
I’ve always been a fan of the Crimson Tide

What ladders are you represented on?
HPS Operational Campaigns
The Campaign Series
Steel Panthers
American Civil War
Napoleonic

What is your favourite PC War-game?
The Campaign Series and The HPS Operational games

Who has been your hardest opponent?
Von Waldenburg. I can never stop or even slow down one of his attacks.

How long have you been a member of the Blitz?
Since 2004

What War interests you the most?
WWII

If you could choose to be present at one historical event what would it be?
Prime Minister Chamberlain waiving the Munich Agreement around.

What is your favourite War movie?
The Longest Day

What do you snack on while gaming?
Anything but the furniture

What is your favourite and least favourite aspect of the Blitz website?
My Favorite aspect of the Blitz is the message boards. I have no complaints.

Do you own any war memorabilia?
I have a SS dagger given to me by an uncle who served in France.

What is the best military book you have read?
They Met At Gettysburg by Edward J. Stackpole

What do you think was the single most important event of WWII?
The German Invasion of Russia

What is the most interesting documentary you have ever watched?
The World At War Series

Which is your favourite HPS PzC title?
Korsun 44 and Minsk 44

Are there any war games catching your eye at present?
Heroes of Stalingrad by Matrix Games

What piece of wisdom would you like to pass on to your fellow Blitz members?
Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too.


RE: Player Profile #10 Tide1 - Volcano Man - 01-16-2008

Quote:Who has been your hardest opponent?
Von Waldenburg. I can never stop or even slow down one of his attacks.

Hmm, 64 victories -- all of them major, 0 losses; it seems that no one has been able to. ;)


RE: Player Profile #10 Tide1 - Ricky B - 01-18-2008

Gary, you didn't mention the great tourney director at the Blitz as a favorite thing! I think that should head the list!

Regards
Rick


RE: Player Profile #10 Tide1 - Tide1 - 01-18-2008

Rick I was going to use that one for my next profile ;)