Introduction by Hitler’s Reich Co-Designer & Developer Fred Schachter: Being a big fan of WWII games and of Vez Arponin’s Axis Bot for playing GMT’s Hitler’s Reich Solitaire in particular, Jan Hořínek was inspired to develop an automated Player’s Aid for assisting a Solitaire gamer navigate the rules and distinct gaming environment this version of […]
Beat to Quarters is an official expansion to Flying Colors by GMT Games and requires a copy of that game (preferably the latest deluxe edition) to play. One of the most common criticisms of Flying Colors is the clutter of status markers on the map and that they may detract from game play. This concern
Flying Colors: Beat to Quarters! Read Post »
Designer BlogsBelow you will find the third in a series of designer’s notes articles from The Last Hundred Yards series designer Mike Denson. In this segment he will discuss the maneuver allowance and fire mechanics in LHY. You can also find this article on his ConsimWorld Community page. Enjoy! -Rachel
The Last Hundred Yards Designer’s Notes: Maneuver & Fire Mechanics Read Post »
Designer BlogsYou had probably noticed that I really like to play C&C Ancients scenarios in logical groups, combining them in mini-campaigns – especially, if they are spread across multiple expansions and C3i publications. To really have a feeling of logical and chronological set of events I would normally read historical accounts, create special maps to depict the locations of battles,
Roman Conquest of Britain using Commands & Colors Ancients – Part 1 Read Post »
After Action ReportThis week’s post comes courtesy of jeffreyPaul Jones, an In the Shadows playtester. We hope you enjoy this solo After Action Report, which shows off some of the unique and exciting features of the Solitaire game.
Below you will find the second in a series of designer’s notes articles from The Last Hundred Yards series designer Mike Denson. In this segment he will discuss initiative and the activation cycle in LHY. You can also find this article on his ConsimWorld Community page. Enjoy! -Rachel
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Designer BlogsThe little known battle of Brody-Dubno pitted the highly proficient German Wehrmacht against the unproven Red Army colossus, both supported by their own air forces. In the first part of this article, I described the Red Army, and now it’s time to address the Germans. Let’s take a look at the German forces and how
Inside the Opposing Armies of Dubno ’41 (Part 2): German Army – Bewegungskrieg Unleashed Read Post »
Designer BlogsIntroduction by Game Developer Fred Schachter: Hannibal’s Revenge builds upon the Card Conquest Game System pioneered by Hitler’s Reich GMT Games – Hitler’s Reich to allow one or two players (or teams of up to two players each) to refight the 2nd Punic War. (The rules are organized along the remastered rules model created by Kai Jensen for the
Meet the Leaders & Gameboard of Hannibal’s Revenge Read Post »
Designer BlogsFrank Chadwick’s ETO Project Update May 2021 From the project development team Work continues on the Extended Examples of Play for the complete series of game volumes. We have found this an excellent way to “playtest” the down-in-the-weeds level of the game and rules and make small adjustments to ensure that the historical storyboard emerges
May 2021 ETO Project Update and TITE’s Interesting Turn, Part I Read Post »
Development Updates, Examples of PlayBelow you will find the first in a series of designer’s notes articles from The Last Hundred Yards series designer Mike Denson. In this segment he will introduce the article series and discuss the time lapse system in LHY. You can also find this article on his ConsimWorld Community page. Enjoy! -Rachel
The Last Hundred Yards Designer’s Notes: Intro & Time Lapse System Read Post »
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