What SB has taught me

[ShotMagnet]

Namely, that I suck major ass at being a tanker.

But also:

That I do pretty good at beating up infantry with a .50 cal, or a co-ax, or the Bushmaster;

That I am death on rye toast to a company of mech infantry;

That I'm a good scout;

That I can design and administrate a fun campaign;

That I can make a decent scenario;

That there is more to tanking than tanks.

Anyone else?

Shot

[Ratguts]

I'd have to say that so far SB has taught me to keep trying, it is fun to pop a turret off!, I love the sound of a full on battle, and that navigation is tough to learn

[Ssnake]

SB has taught me patience. And the value of persistence. And to be more relaxed about not always having a clear plan for your life, just roll with it, because luck (or fate, if you believe in it) has a much greater say in our lives than we may believe (or like). That being passionate about a thing is extremely helpful if channeled by methodical work and thinking, but can be an obstacle if one cannot set priorities in the context of the big picture.

[ChanceBS]

SB forum has taught me that a man is not obligated to tell his every thought.

Thankyou to those who know who you are.

[ashdivay]

Bah! Humbug!

[DemolitionMan]

It taught me never to underestimate little green dots that move from left to right, stop, duck down and send a big flash towards you...

Edited December 14, 2009 by DemolitionMan

[GaryOwen]

It still hasn't taught me what the difference between 'incremental' and 'mission' time is.

[Koen]

Lessons from SB:

* "Think fast ! Act fast" Don't stop, take the initiative !

* Making scenario's can be great fun - and painful, when perfectionism kills creativity ...

* Al's & Nils'es example of making something with a lot of passion, is inciting, yes it is.

Rgds, Koen

[ShotMagnet]

It still hasn't taught me what the difference between 'incremental' and 'mission' time is.

Hell, I can tell you what the difference is between the two.

Shot

[Grenny]

MP games...helps to keep (mil)language and and tactical mindset in check.

This gives you an edge over other reservist when it comes to lead a platoon of Fuchs APC through the exams course at the UN-training center :-P

It does not (however) help you to remeber how to operate the radiosystem under stress ;-)

(Just say "driver...forward march..." while still on the platoon circuit, makes everyone giggle exept you)

[RecceDG]

- How to gun the 25mm in the Coyote. OK, not the mechanics of powering up the turret, loading the ammo, cycling the ghost round, etc - but once I was in the gunsight and had my hand on the palm switch... booyah!

- How to crew command through forests. Crashing through the woods in a T-LAV doing 25 km/h, smashing down trees like they were matchsticks - and I'm thinking "Huh, this looks like Steel Beasts"

- The importance of maintaining battlefield-level situational awareness, especially if you are 9 or 99. 99 just CAN'T get sucked into gunning a tank; not when the Red Hordes are pressing. Somebody has to keep an eye on the big picture and see that the gaps get filled.

- That computer-based training, while it flat out cannot replace the real thing, can most definitely augment it. And unlike the real thing, can happen in a hotel room, or on a late-night watch shift, or when the VOR rate is too high or the budget shot.

DG

[sabot_ready]

That when I am in a dream were I am riding a bike that gets a flat and the first thing I think of is where did that round come from! That it is SB telling me that nothing beats a good Battle Position and it pays to develop your SA.

[Tacbat]

...to respect map makers and mission designers alike.