American Tank Ace: 1944-1945 [Episode 1] - Playthrough

[@jaysturgell2543]

I just got this game, can't wait to get it to the table. This play through helped a lot!

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Thank you! Make sure to tune in for next episode, where I meet some armor and talk more about main gun fire and armor penetration!

[@tommloye4626]

Just ordered and it shipped today…so pretty excited. Thanks for this…always good stuff, and keep the faith.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Thank you Tomm! Happy to hear that you are joining the task force!

[@Stumptonian1]

Great walkthrough, Daniel. You covered everything needed for new users to get started. Looking forward to some combat.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Thank you Peter! haha me to, I want to flank some Panthers!!

[@coryhoggatt7691]

Great play through. Clear, concise and error free. Thanks!

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Thank you kindly! Small error done (infantry actually start dug in on roll of 3-6, not 1-2!)

[@montebaxter2262]

Was just going to mention that. Well done, sir.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

@@montebaxter2262 Thank you! I am glad that you enjoyed it

[@tedbrayton]

Great job Daniel. Learned the hard way and agree with you on Stamina. Like Nightfighter Ace, best to start with “defensive” skills first to survive the bocage and build up experience points.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Thanks! Agreed 100%!

[@erichchaves]

Hi Daniel. Great job with the play by play vid! I can tell your excitement for this great game. Cheers

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Thank you!

[@simonberglund2645]

Tackar för din playtrough. Just nu spelar ja V-sabotage men ja hoppas kunna köpa detta spel i julklapp till mig själv, tycker verkligen om G.Smith spel o äger några stycken 👍🏻

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Inga problem Simon! Fler kommer! Kan verkligen rekommendera detta, om man är intresserad av stridsvagnar och västfronten!

[@wbridgeusmc]

This was an absolute treat for me today! So glad you got this game up and running. It looks like a great game and watching it being played is really amazing. It looks fun! Thanks for posting this video! I feel like I am in love with these style Solitaire games. Running a crew and tracking a campaign 😀

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Oh yeah same here buddy! I love narrative games. I wish this one would also track your individual crew members closer, with crew names and such, but there are free fan made documents for that! I might try it for my next campaign.

[@wbridgeusmc]

@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel Sounds good. These games really open up when the community backs them and start producing fan mods!! On The Hunters there is a cool Mega Mod by Beery that really ups the sim aspect. Weather, Patrol dates etc. Lots of hard work by the community!!

[@Teufelhunde87]

I am adding that onto my Excel file too. Tracking crew better like in Pattons Best!

[@wbridgeusmc]

@@Teufelhunde87 Yes!! Sounds awesome! Thank you, sir! I'll be getting this game in my collection soon enough. Just have to let the holidays pass and remember that my children come first... or something like that...I am essentially a 40 year old child.🤣

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

@@Teufelhunde87 Awesome!

[@Kili121416]

Thanks for this, you corrected my perception of HE attacks against INF. I thought incorrectly Table B2 was used based on the Title of the Table. The ‘HE’ only applies to Arty & Mortar.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Thank you for watching Sir! Yes I think many people got confused with that, so you are not alone!! The trick to learn how to play these kind of narrative games is to not only read the rules carefully, but also read the charts!

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

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[@Pegasus6-6-44]

Nice video. Your video on d-day dice really helped me. I think the same will apply here. This looks as a great game. I'm looking forward to the next video (and meanwhile I'll save a buck or two - this game is really expensive in Denmark 😬)

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Thank you a lot! I saw it on otto board games, pretty pricey yes but still cheaper than the kickstarter!

[@micheleb1421]

Wohoo, insta-like, Daniel! I'm going to savor this one later, when I'll be less busy, but this series looks potentially super interesting to me.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

It's basically the hunters but with tanks!!! Tank me later!! Lol 😆

[@micheleb1421]

@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel Sure, I'll _tank_ you after I'll have watched the full video! 😂

[@CJ7nvrstk]

Great video! Helpful.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Thank you Sir, I am glad that I was of help!

[@charleslatora5750]

Easy mission My first. DOA before I started. 2 PzKwgn IVH...and a StuG3 . Did get one of the IV's before the StuG got me...lots of fun.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

I never had so much fun dying haha

[@charleslatora5750]

@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel true

[@riktor5067]

good luck! 👍

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Thank you! I am going to need it :D

[@cristianocataneo8914]

I’m playing the first campaign and I have some doubts- - when infantry gets off the truck, dug-in? if yes when? - +1 fires suppresses what’s it’s the meaning? it’s for the tank or for the enemy? - after I fire with 50 gun when I recharge? and how can I do it? - when I use +1 dyg-in? when the tank attack or when attack the infantry? - for me it’s difficult understand B2 modifier: which are for the tank and which for the ememies? and when? - how long the stoppage? one round or all mission? the manual is orrible…also the table. there are many things that are not clear

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Infantry are dug in during attack and assault. Also on movement to contact on a roll of 3-6. It means the enemy is surpressed and rolled with a negative +1 modifier when firing at you. You only need to recharge the 50 if you roll "Stoppage" result. You only use the +1 dug in if enemy vehicles or infantry Are dug in. B2 is for both you and enemies. - stoppage is cleared each round as a free action from any crew member who is not issued another order.

[@cristianocataneo8914]

@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel thanks a lot, I don’t understand negative +1. 1 e’ positive +

[@dhmosquitoiv]

Well done Daniel! I have been looking forwards to this. Hmmm a question, When you swapped out the AP for HE you should have taken the HE round from the ready rack.....and put the AP shell in the rack? see the Switch round orders. Thanks for taking the time to run this game.....

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Hi Ian! Thank you! You're right, the rules say that you take it from the ready rack. I find that quite od and guess that it's errata, as you could with 1 action just fire the main gun and take the new round from the normal ammo (it's just 1 action). I will try to confirm with the designer.

[@CrashLandon1]

I enjoyed "Patton's Best" decades ago, and am just getting back into it. As I understand it, ATA is a re-do of PB. I have to say, I'm not liking how the tank crew fade into being unnamed equipment here. I get very fond of my crews, and they're an important part of the story for me. I also still love "B-17: Queen of the Skies", and, if "Target for Today" had done the same thing with my Fort crew, I probably wouldn't have bought it. I absolutely would need a way to track my tank crewmen in ATA, because Stan, Mikey, Bear, and Paul (my PB crew) deserve better.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

ATA is a re do but much lighter. I would like a Patton's Best remake that is equaly detailed and complex.

[@CrashLandon1]

@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel With larger print and larger counters for us older eyes, please. :/

[@QuayleTBird]

I secured my copy last week though I won't be able to pay until later in 2023.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Were you at the Compass Games EXPO? Man that sucks! Well I hope you have time to watch my campaign, and in January you will be fluent with the rules!!

[@QuayleTBird]

No, I've been moving residences so ... I bought my copy from Amazon. I have a long list of games I must play. And then I'm working on two designs of my own. They are for me, not for production. I would love to go to a Gaming Con/Expo. That would be fun.

[@QuayleTBird]

Addendum: I will be watching this and Patton's Best. And the UBoat game on which you now have me hooked.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

@@QuayleTBird I'm so happy that you enjoy watching these campaigns. I know that I'm not an expert on editing videos, and I would like to be better and edit ok effects like explosions and also music, but I am doing my best and hope that its still enjoyable!

[@QuayleTBird]

Your videos help me learn the game and your enthusiasm and colorful language makes me laugh. Thanks for continuing to to teach me these games and make it fun!!!!

[@thelonelyyorkshirewargamer]

Hi Daniel. Where does it say in the rules that if there is only one infantry unit remaining they flow the battlefield? I’m using the latest rule book but can’t find it

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

I've looked for it soo many times, always takes me 30 mins to take. I looked now for 10 mins and couldn't find it. It's there, I promise, it's just in a really ilogical place

[@thelonelyyorkshirewargamer]

@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel thank you. That makes me feel better that I can’t find it. Really enjoying the game but the rules don’t seem well laid out. I have The Hunters series and I always found those rules very good

[@kurtthecat3995]

7.2.6, top of page 14

[@gregbedford9706]

So, where can I get this game? Compass says out of print already.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Sold out globally I'm afraid.

[@gregbedford9706]

Well then, off I search for Patton's Best! ;)

[@Demy1970]

Each combat mission equals one box on the sheet?

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Correct

[@kenthennessey3725]

Hi I don’t believe that a move command can be combined with a hull down command. I think you move with one command, and roll for IMM Then you seek hull -down and roll again for IMM. Although I’ll be happy if it is as you played it. You are allowed to combine angle the hull with a movement command.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

See page 13 "Move to Hull Down. This command causes the driver to find a hull down position nearby. The range does not change unless the player desires to". I definitely "desired to change my range" since I was close to infantry :P

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

I also see that you commented about 5 actions but I can't find the comment so I will reply here: I am not sure why you think that? I moved back and tried to hull down (1 action) and I changed my gun load from AP to HE. That is a total of 2 actions. Cheers!

[@kenthennessey3725]

@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel Yes I was all messed up about the 5 actions. I somehow missed the transition to the next combat round. I did not realize I could seek hull down and change range. Thanks for pointing this out to me! Very helpful.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

@@kenthennessey3725 tbh the rule about being allowed to change direction AND hull down is a little bit weird. Why would you ever move and NOT try to hull down? It should be a seperatate action imo.

[@jamos5710]

Where did the prestige point come from?

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Fort Knox

[@jamos5710]

Think it was just your experience point got moved to prestige accidentally at the end of the video lol

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

@@jamos5710 most likely, not sure where it happens in the vid

[@tedbrayton]

Don’t believe suppressed infantry can fire at you. Also, a second suppression reduces infantry a step level but not AT guns, which can fire at you while suppressed but with the -1 modifier. So, if you hit infantry with your first shot (step loss and suppression) and miss with the second shot with main gun, it causes a second suppression and the Infantry unit is eliminated

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

That's wrong I am afraid. Supressed infantry and AT guns can fire at you, but with a +1 die roll modifier. You are correct that second supression reduces infantry, and that a miss will supress them, and in case they are already supressed, force them to lose a step!

[@tedbrayton]

@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel dang it!

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

@@tedbrayton Fog of war for us both! At least we're not alone 🤠 I really appreciate you taking the time to comment! I was recording the third episode and corrected it before the recording was finished 😁

[@justRayEvansopinion]

Russian/German Tank Ace game one day? In American Tank Ace game to name the individual participants, as they do in B17 for example, would give a better feel for the destiny of one's companions.

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Yes the designer actually showed up his comming games "Russian Tank Ace" and "Brittish Tank Ace" at this years Compass Games Expo! He has also confirmed "German Tank Ace" will come! I agree, and there is already fan made stuff to name and track all of your crew. I will do that in the next campaign as I think that is more fun!

[@historiamais5562]

I love you god bless you

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

God bless!

[@dyngrebell]

A question. You say that the player get to fire first in a mvmnt to combat mission. However rule 7.1.1 say that such a mission is similar to an attack and then rule 7.1.2 says the enemy gets first fire. Im confused, can you shed some light on this? :)

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Spelets designer har bekräftat att det har en miss i regelboken. Han menade att MTC var snarlik en attack/assault i jämförelse med ett defense mission. Riktigt förvirrande. Om du läser i regelboken om de olika reglerna så är det tydligare hur MTC fungerar. Notera även att SOP på baksidan av regelboken är helt felaktiga och en uppdaterat SOP finns att ladda ner på bgg eller spelets facebookgrupp. Happy gaming!

[@dyngrebell]

@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel Aha! Tackar för snabbt svar :) så med mvmnt to combat skjuter spelaren först?

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

@@dyngrebell ingen fara. Ja det stämmer. Även i defense. På attack och assault så attackerar fienden först.

[@dyngrebell]

@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel Tack :)

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

@@dyngrebell Ingen fara! Bara hojta om du undrar över något mer, har spelat några hundra games vid det här laget 🙈

[@JKWARGAMES]

Great stuff loving this game. I think infantry are not dug in n but n a 1-2 otherwise they are dug in Jk

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Thanks JK but see rule 7.1.1. on page 12 regarding MTC missions: "Enemy forces are considered dug-in on a starting 1D6 roll of 1-2". In an Attack or Assault, infantry are always dug in. In Assault, enemy vehicles are hull down.

[@JKWARGAMES]

My mistake lol I couldn’t remember lol

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

JK, I stand corrected. I read the rules wrong. It should read "Enemy forces are NOT considered dug-in on a starting 1D6 roll of 1-2"

[@JKWARGAMES]

@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel I thought so, such a cool game!!!

[@davidfinch7407]

Imagine if they had a game "Russian Tank Ace: Ukraine": "Ok, I'm in my T-72 and I moved out of the assembly area and am going down the road and there's an ambush...and I'm dead. Now, my next tank is a refurbished T-34 tank from the " Great Patriotic War" museum in St. Petersburg". I'm sent to the assembly area and we roll down the road and a drone flies overhead...and I'm dead. Ok, my next tank is a T-17 from the October Revolution Museum in Volgograd..."

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

I was in Ukraine in 2014 at the start of the civil war, before Russia officially got involved, they did indeed use some T-34s however mostly for road blocks. Crazy times.

[@Nekritin]

​@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel jesus, the civil war in Ukraine in 2014? You know nothing about it. There was no civil war in Ukraine. There was an occupation of Crimea with russian soldiers in February 2014. And then nazi russians used an opportunity and created a proxy dnr\lnr to advance in the east. Proxy dnr\lnr forces were financed, supplied and trained by ruZZians. There are a lot of videos with rus "humanitarion aid" basically ammunition and wasr supplies heading from russian terriotory to the ukrainian east in that time. So the russians were involved in a first place by annexing a Crimean Peninsular with the regular forces and they confirmed they did that. Please don't tell things you have no idea about. And yes, I'm ukrainian and your words about "civil war" are basically a russian narrative and propaganda. Once again, there was an annexation of Crimea by russains and then hybrid war conflict in the east involving russians proxy troops and russian regular army in Ilovaisk, right before AFU could make a final push to circle cut and destroy two proxy "armies" and end this conflict. Theye were separatists and terrorists and this is not a civil war. Cheers.

[@simonberglund2645]

Säg till om du vill sälja några spel du tröttnat på

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Absolut! Än så länge känns det som att det finns lite utrymme i hyllorna hehe :D

[@nyraiderfan423]

Alright Dan, how are you going to spend my money ? ATA or Patton's Best?

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

It really depends what you're after as they are quite different. Patton's is deeper, more complex and tactical in its nature. Tank Ace is more abstracted, lighter and narrative in its nature.

[@nyraiderfan423]

@@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel Well I ended up getting ATA. Couldn't pass up the sweet sale at Noble Knight.

[@charlesl21]

I got This one and the Hunters is coming......

[@WW2SolitaireBoardGameChannel]

Ohh you're in for a treat! The rules are a little hard to decipher for both games but once you got them down these are two awesome games.