This 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.
The Guns of August: An Illusions of Glory After Action Report Read Post »
After Action Report, Designer BlogsIn a previous article we looked at northern leaders depicted in Death Valley, one for each battle in the box. This article does the same for the Confederates. True, the article’s title is a little inaccurate, as Lee was actually only an advisor to Jefferson Davis until late in Stonewall Jackson’s Shenandoah campaign. But “Davis’s Lieutenants…”
Lee’s Lieutenants in the Shenandoah: Death Valley’s Confederate Leaders Read Post »
Designer BlogsToday we’ve added Mystery Wizard to our P500 list. To help you get a sense of how the game flows and how players interact, developer Andrew Ruhnke has created for us this inside look at this exciting new game designed by the trio of wizards at It’s a Lion! Games. Enjoy! – Gene
Mystery Wizard: A Detailed Look at Gameplay Read Post »
Designer BlogsCasual readers of Civil War history may come away thinking Abe Lincoln mismanaged the 1862 Shenandoah Valley campaign, but chose his commanders wisely in 1864. Actual battlefield performance in these campaigns, however, suggests a more nuanced assessment. In this article we’ll take a look at the northern leaders depicted in Death Valley, one for each
Lincoln’s Lieutenants in the Shenandoah: A Look at Union Leaders in Death Valley Read Post »
Designer BlogsWelcome 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
Plains Indian Wars Turn by Turn: Second Draw Round Read Post »
After Action Report, Designer Blogs, Playtest ReportsBelow is the third in a series of articles about the “Dark” System from Ted Raicer. Parts one and two can be found here and here. Enjoy! -Rachel
Darkness Visible: The “Dark” System and The Dark Summer: Normandy 1944 (Part Three) Read Post »
Designer BlogsWith our fifth and final report, we proceed into the second 40 days of summer, 1240. Gavrilo has chased the Teuton Hermann into the previously captured stronghold of Izborsk and will now attempt to winkle him out. You can find the earlier articles in this series of closeups on game play in Nevsky—Teutons and Rus
Nevsky: Crusade on Novgorod Replay – Part 5 Read Post »
Designer Blogs, Series ReplayAs we have a little extra time before going into production (due to delays caused by the current China trade situation, as GMT explained); we have been toying around with some minor tweaks to the game. Two of those are slight changes to the Gaul and Rome Civilization Displays, both of which now boast an
The Gallic Wars from Brennus to Vercingetorix in Ancient Civilizations of the Inner Sea Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe “Evolution of Expansion or Extinction (EOE)” is an article series appearing in InsideGMT periodically. It features articles from the designer regarding the game’s design, development and upcoming release.
The Evolution of Expansion or Extinction Read Post »
Designer BlogsBelow is the second in a series of articles about the “Dark” System from Ted Raicer. Part one can be found here. Enjoy! -Rachel
Darkness Visible: The “Dark” System and The Dark Summer: Normandy 1944 (Part Two) Read Post »
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