In Part 1 , Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 of Joel’s video AAR of Next War: Poland, he covered the action during turns 1 -6 of the campaign game. In this article, we’ll pick up the action during turn 7. Enjoy! – Gene
Next War: Poland Video AAR (Part 5) Read Post »
After Action Report, Examples of Play, VideosContinuing our detailed exposition of gameplay in Nevsky—Teutons and Rus in Collision. Part 3 covers storming an enemy garrison—including our first closeup look at the nature of forces and fortifications in the Levy & Campaign system. Part 1 here. Part 2 here. Note: All images below are playtest images, not final art. We are within the Campaign portion
Nevsky: Crusade on Novgorod Replay – Part 3 Read Post »
Designer Blogs, Examples of PlayJoel Toppen has created another set of informative and insightful game videos – this time for one of our newest releases, Cataclysm. We present them here for your enlightenment and enjoyment! – Gene
Cataclysm Overview and Strategy Videos Read Post »
After Action Report, Examples of PlayHere is Part 4 of Mark’s “Advice on Peloponnesian War, from 38-year old Mark†as published in his original article from The General. Enjoy the article! – Gene
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Designer Blogs, Development UpdatesIn Part 1 , Part 2, and Part 3 of Joel’s video AAR of Next War: Poland, he covered the action during turns 1 -5 of the campaign game. In this article, he’ll take us into the action during turn 6. Enjoy! – Gene
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After Action Report, Examples of Play, VideosVolko and three friends met recently at Volko’s place to begin playing a Silver Bayonet campaign. Subsequently, Volko posted a series of well-illustrated AARs as a thread on Twitter. We are presenting that information as a single article here with Volko’s permission, so players can reference the information in one narrative. This initial article takes
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After Action Report, Inside the Game as HistoryHere is Part 3 of Mark’s “Advice on Peloponnesian War, from 38-year old Mark” as published in his original article from The General. You can find Parts 1 and 2 here and here. Enjoy the article! – Gene
Peloponnesian War: System Mechanics and Specific Strategies (Part 3) Read Post »
Designer BlogsWe continue here with Volko’s detailed explanation of gameplay in Nevsky—Teutons and Rus in Collision on his homemade playtest set. Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 covers how the Russian and Teuton sides plan their campaigns and then how their medieval lords move materiel and men to war.
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Designer BlogsAs a gaming topic, the Finnish Civil War is relatively unknown. Gamers might therefore appreciate thematic guidance as to what they are thematically doing when interacting on the game board. A previous InsideGMT article already provided a basic account of the general faction characteristics and aims. In the next two InsideGMT articles on All Bridges
All Bridges Burning: Simulating the Finnish Civil War Read Post »
Designer Blogs, Inside the Game as HistoryIn this article we continue to explore the event cards of Ancient Civilizations of the Inner Sea (ACIS). To read the previous three articles in this series, follow the links here, here, and here.
It’s All in the Cards: The Cards of Ancient Civilizations of the Inner Sea (Part 4) Read Post »
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