Welcome back to our ongoing game of Plains Indian Wars. The game is entering its sixth round of a 10-12 round game. As this turn opens the Union Pacific is making headway but the Indians are holding their own. The Settlers and Cavalry have made very little progress, Still the Wagon Trains are having great […]
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After Action Report, Designer Blogs, Playtest ReportsWelcome back to our ongoing game of Plains Indian Wars. The game is entering its fifth round of a 10-12 round game. This round both players face minor defeats while railroad interests and wagon trains make the greatest gains. The faction discs are back in the bag and we’re ready to be drawn for the
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After Action Report, Designer Blogs, Playtest ReportsBelow is the third part in an series of articles from designer Ted Raicer in which he shares an After Action Report of the Campaign Game of The Dark Sands. Parts 1 and 2 can be found here and here. Enjoy! -Rachel
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After Action Report, Designer BlogsBelow is the second part in an series of articles from designer Ted Raicer in which he shares an After Action Report of the Campaign Game of The Dark Sands. Part 1 can be found here. Enjoy! -Rachel
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After Action Report, Designer BlogsBelow is the first part in a series of articles from designer Ted Raicer in which he shares an After Action Report of the Campaign Game of The Dark Sands. Enjoy! -Rachel
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After Action Report, Designer BlogsIntroduction Wargamers often praise a rules system for the “narrative” it provides during play. I assume what they mean is, if we were to describe in detail the course of the game as we played it, the result would sound very much like a historical account. If so, I would agree that the “narrative” is
Welcome back to our ongoing game of Plains Indian Wars. This is the fourth round of a 10-12 round game. This round the U.S. player looked to make great gains only to be beaten back in the end. The faction discs are back in the bag and we’re ready to be drawn for Round #4.
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After Action Report, Designer Blogs, Playtest ReportsWelcome to the Great Plains of the American West. Back East a Civil War rages, but those who look beyond the war see a transcontinental railroad and settler expansion all the way to the Rockies. Across the wide Mississippi, Native Plains tribes brace for a war of their own against the white invaders. In this
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After Action Report, Designer Blogs, Playtest ReportsIntroduction This article summarizes an example (fictitious) game of Mystery Wizard, showcasing the flow of the game from beginning to end and the various strategies that players can take. In a game of Mystery Wizard, players first take their choice of one of the several unique Wizards, each with their own special spells and abilities.
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After Action Report, Designer BlogsThis is the first After Action Report (“AAR”) illustrating the interaction of Illusions of Glory rules with game strategy. As shorthand, this AAR references rules appearing inside parentheses. So, I refer you to a copy of the Rulebook here: Illusions of Glory Rulebook.
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