The Commander’s heart rate quickens as he watches the Panther’s long gun barrel rotate past him and settle in on the T-34/85 on the hill. Unable to line up a shot on the Panther in time, he can only hope that the T-34/85 realizes the danger and moves, but they are too focused in on […]
Tank Duel Scenario 2: Hold the High Ground – Round 4 Read Post »
After Action Report, Playtest Reports, Scenarios/VariantsAs promised, here is the first article in the follow-up series to the Manoeuvre tournament I wrote a few months ago. I’m back now with the Distant Lands expansion, and I will pit those armies against each other in a series of elimination battles with the winner moving on to fight the French army (the
Manoeuvre: Distant Lands Tournament Part 1 of 4: Sweden vs. Qing Dynasty Read Post »
Strategy ArticlesThe Raj Faction in Gandhi will feel familiar for those who have played any of the 20th century COIN games. Like many Government Factions, its forces are represented by two types of cubes; it has a limited budget to spend on its Operations; and it seeks Control over the populace as one of its victory
Commentator:Hello and welcome to what looks like being a very exciting race todayAmong the top drivers are Noddy Holder of the Brahms and Lizst CupHis team mate is one of Britain’s wildest fellows, James Lea. Let’s hope his accident record can be overcome today. And now, just coming down the straight in the all familiar
Apocalypse Road: The Essendarium – Part 8, Ready to Explode Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe following example of play not only demonstrates how the armor system works in the LHY but also how the system models actual armor tactics used during WW2. These include tactical concepts such as Enfilade Fire, Fire and Maneuver (i.e., leap frogging), Halt & Fire, Shoot & Scoot and Reverse maneuvers to avoid enemy fire.
The Last Hundred Yards – 22.2 Armor Example of Play (Part 1) Read Post »
Designer Blogs, Examples of PlayRound 3 “We are too exposed! Look for cover or a place we can go hull down!” the SU-100 Commander shouts to his driver as the battle rages on. The Panther is on the move making it nearly impossible to hit. He flinches as the T-34/85 hidden in the woods on the hill opens up,
Tank Duel Scenario 2: Hold the High Ground – Round 3 Read Post »
After Action Report, Playtest Reports, Scenarios/VariantsBelow is Part 3 in Michael Gustavsson’s Playthrough AAR of FAB: Crusader. Parts 1 and 2 can be found here and here. Enjoy! -Rachel
FAB Crusader AAR: The Winter Battle of North Africa 1941 (Part 3) Read Post »
After Action Report, Designer Blogs“This is part 7 of the fictionalized Essendarium replay. Today we complete the team run-down and prepare for the race itself next week. Since we have crossed the 500 mark and the game is ready to roll into the art department, it is just a matter of time before we start working on the finished
Apocalypse Road: The Essendarium – Part 7 Read Post »
Designer BlogsSituation Map at start of Round 2: Round 2 As the SU-100 Commander looks around the battlefield, trying to spot other enemy units, the roar of the T-34/76’s cannon makes him flinch – the first shot of the battle has been fired! Looking at the Stug in the distance, the SU-100 Commander sees the shell
Tank Duel Scenario 2: Hold the High Ground – Round 2 Read Post »
After Action Report, Playtest Reports, Scenarios/VariantsOne of the innovations which Gandhi brings to the COIN series is a subtle change in the mechanics of Control. In previous games, Control has been determined by whichever Faction had more pieces in the space than any other – a plurality is insufficient, a strict majority is required for Control. While some games have
The Gandhi Chronicles Issue #3: Raj Control Read Post »
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