2011 US Masters Player Profiles: Chris Jackson In series of articles, we will be profiling the players who took part in the 2011 US Masters held in Philadelphia. See all result from the 2011 US Masters here...

Player Profile Name: Chris Jackson Hometown: Pasadena, Texas. Current city and state: Leesville, Louisiana. College or University: University of Houston. Favorite Movie: Kelly’s Heroes. Favorite Historical Period: World War Two. Army Lists 1000 point Batalion Puscasi... 1250 point Batalion Puscasi... 1450 point Batalion Puscasi... 1650 point Batalion Puscasi... 1850 point Batalion Puscasi... 2000 point Batalion Puscasi...

US Rankings HQ Statistics (as of 24/11/11)

Rank ID Number Points Movement Tournaments 718. 20291 29.8181 0 1

Tournament Results For the Last 12 Months

Tournament Name Location Number of Players Nation Placing Points Earnt Flames Of War Masters United States 22 Romanian 15 29.82

Battlefront: What is your favorite Flames Of War army to play? Chris Jackson: Boat Weasels.

BF: Why? CJ: People underestimate them, badly.

BF: What is your favorite Flames Of War time period? CJ: Late-war, but I haven’t gotten to play Early-war yet so I reserve the right to change.

BF: Why? CJ: Increased options and technology make things more difficult to anticipate.

BF: What is your favorite World War II battle or operation? CJ: Torch.

Below: Chris' Romanians at the 2011 US Masters.

BF: Why? CJ: Watching the steep learning curve the Americans went through.

BF: What is your favorite part of the hobby? (Painting, playing, historical research, collecting, assembling, etc.) CJ: Playing.

BF: Why do you attend tournaments? CJ: Only chance I get to play anymore. Not a big gaming community in Leesville.

BF: Your tournament mantra? CJ: Baby seals for breakfast…it never gets old.

BF: What is your favorite type of tournament? (Points, theme, time period, style, etc.) CJ: 1750 point open.  If you restrict the time period or theater, it becomes easier to anticipate your opponent.

BF: What are some of the most competitive armies to play? CJ: Boat Weasels, SS infantry and Udarny.

BF: What is your favorite platoon type? CJ: Veteran infantry.

BF: What are you general tactics that you use almost every game? CJ: Make him react to me. Even if defending, I set the battlefield to determine where he should go and who he has to fight to get there.

BF: What army are you bringing to the Masters? CJ: I just put my Romanian Puscasi in the mail to get home.  If they make it in time, they will be the choice, if not, probably German or American infantry.

BF: Why Romanians? CJ: Because I saw some things in the list I thought would be fun to try and unexpected, and I think with this group, I will need every advantage I can squeeze out.

BF: What mission are you dreading the most? CJ: Break-Out, I am 0-2 with that one.

BF: What mission do you excel at the most? CJ: No Retreat.

BF: What point level do you like and dislike based on your army selection? CJ: With the Romanians, I like them all, I have adequate anti-tank and anti-infantry at all levels. If I use the American list, 1250 points is kicking my butt. I had better defend, or I’m gonna get creamed.

BF: Is there a particular points and mission combo that you are really looking forward to seeing? CJ: A 1000 point Free-For-All. I have a neat list.

BF: How do you think you will perform? CJ: Pride goeth before a fall. Next question.