# PBEM with Newbie? **URL:** \ **Category:** Opponents Wanted\ **Created:** [July 19, 2011, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/pbem-with-newbie/4098 "2011-07-19T17:55:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![patricko](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@patricko](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/patricko)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/pbem-with-newbie/4098/1 "2011-07-19T17:55:29Z")
I’m rather new to VASSAL. I have played a few games solo using the software, but not with an actual person. I own many different war games (175, give or take a few. See [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/patricko](http://www.boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/patricko)). I’d prefer to start with something light as I learn how to play somebody via PBEM. I assume I make moves, fight battles, etc…, then save log file and email it to my opponent who then does same? Please let me know if you are interested! ---
**Author:** ![CarlosPalomino](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/53a042/32.png) [@CarlosPalomino](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/CarlosPalomino)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/pbem-with-newbie/4098/2 "2011-07-19T20:07:30Z")
I’m up for it Patrick. Your game inventory is impressive, though leans heavily to the hex-and-counter side. The one with which I am most familiar is Caesar-Alesia. I owned and played it several times 30 years ago. I am happy to play something else, but would be learning the game. E.mail me at [carlthepal@yahoo.com](mailto:carlthepal@yahoo.com). ---
**Author:** ![patricko](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@patricko](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/patricko)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2011, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/pbem-with-newbie/4098/3 "2011-07-20T00:19:09Z")
I have to confess that I have not played this one. I was looking for something very simple so I could become accustomed to the software and play flow. Since I haven’t played it, I don’t know how simple it is. How about a quick game of War at Sea or something. Then I might be more comfortable playing something I haven’t before. However, I’d try it if you want to walk me through it. ---
**Author:** ![EdPrem](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/c6cbf5/32.png) [@EdPrem](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/EdPrem)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2011, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/pbem-with-newbie/4098/4 "2011-07-20T00:33:33Z")
I will play war at sea with you… But I am newbie for PBEM. Normally I play live ---
**Author:** ![patricko](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@patricko](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/patricko)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2011, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/pbem-with-newbie/4098/5 "2011-07-20T00:55:01Z")
Ed, Don’t have the time to play ftf now. What times work for you? Patrick Feel free to PM. ---
**Author:** ![EdPrem](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/c6cbf5/32.png) [@EdPrem](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/EdPrem)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2011, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/pbem-with-newbie/4098/6 "2011-07-20T12:53:14Z")
PM’ed ---
**Author:** ![patricko](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@patricko](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/patricko)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/pbem-with-newbie/4098/7 "2011-07-27T16:38:35Z")
> [@EdPrem](#): > > PM’ed Ed, I didn’t receive your PM. ---
**Author:** ![BryJones](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/ce7236/32.png) [@BryJones](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/BryJones)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/pbem-with-newbie/4098/8 "2011-07-28T15:38:33Z")
Hello, I see that you have Flying Colors listed among your games. If you are still looking for opponents I would be happy to play a pbem game with you. If we play one of the smaller scenarios and ignore the advanced rules it should be fairly easy. Regards Bryan ---
**Author:** ![patricko](https://forum.vassalengine.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@patricko](https://forum.vassalengine.org/u/patricko)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.vassalengine.org/t/pbem-with-newbie/4098/9 "2011-07-28T16:08:14Z")
Hi Bryan, I’m currently doing so with Carlos. We are playing the Cape Henry Scenario. Still, I wouldn’t mind starting another. I’m both relatively new to both VASSAL and Flying Colors, but they have both seemed intuitive so far. Do you have a scenario in mind? I also have Serpents of the Seas. Best Wishes, Patrick