The 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 »
Designer Blogs“This is part 6 of the fictionalized Essendarium replay. I hope you are all enjoying reading it as much as I am enjoying writing it.” -Jeff
Apocalypse Road: The Essendarium – Part 6 Read Post »
Designer BlogsAs the Russian Commander prepares his crew to move out, his German counterpart already has tanks on the move. It comes as a shock when the Russian commander spots what looks like a Stug moving to his right in order to capture a hill, but it suddenly lurches to a halt before reaching it. Probably hit a patch
Tank Duel Scenario 2: Hold the High Ground – Round 1 Read Post »
After Action Report, Playtest Reports, Scenarios/VariantsIn preparation for a combined game of Next War: Poland, Next War: Korea, and Next War: Taiwan (coming up in April), I was asked to drop in to the Marine War College in Quantico, VA to show some of the students how to play the game as a teach the teachers exercise. So, on a
Semper Fi! – The Next War at the Marine War College Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe Evolution of “Expansion or Extinction” (EOE) is an article series periodically appearing in InsideGMT. It features articles from the designer regarding the game’s design, development and upcoming release. Parts 1 and 2 of this series can be found here and here.
The Evolution of “Expansion or Extinction #3: Introducing a New Map! Read Post »
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