GMT rates GBACW’s complexity a “7” for good reasons — though there are undoubtedly whiz kids who immediately grasp the intent of the series rules, some of us poor mortals require a reread or two before we sit down at the table. This is the first of what will hopefully be a series of articles aimed […]
Determining AMs in Great Battles of the American Civil War (GBACW) Read Post »
Designer BlogsIn this article we look closer to the various unit types and their special capabilities. Armor In FAB: Crusader, there are two types of armor-class units and assets: armor and recon. Armor units/assets are tanks and each pip, or step, represents roughly 30-40 tanks. Armored recon and armored car units/assets are battalions with lightly armed
Introduction to FAB: Crusader Part 3 – Unit Overview Read Post »
Designer Blogs, Developer NotesAuthor’s Note: this article has Combat Commander: Europe as its focus, but is more or less applicable to the series in general. Speaking in the broadest of terms, if you are thinking of playing your first-ever game of Combat Commander, you fall somewhere along a spectrum that starts with people who have never played a
Your First Game: Combat Commander for Beginners and Experts Read Post »
Hobby General InterestBelow is the fifth in a series of articles from Mark McLaughlin showcasing the 16 civilizations in Ancient Civilizations of the Middle East. You can find the first four articles in the series here.
Ancient Civilizations of the Middle East: Meet the Assyrians Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe designer gives us a close look at the shorter scenarios in Volume I of the Levy & Campaign Series, with advice for competitive play plus possible adjustments to even the odds in one of them. A detailed look at how the game works appears in five parts starting with Part 1 here.
Nevsky: Scenario Balance and Strategy Read Post »
Designer BlogsIntroduction Part 1 of this series provided General Background regarding GMT’s upcoming Ancient Civilizations of the Middle East (ACME). Part 2, Playing Your Role, covered a recommended player attitude when engaged in a game of ACME to best get into the spirit of the game and have a grand fun time. Part 3 addressed how ACME
Below is the fourth in a series of articles from The Boardgames Chronicle playing through the Belisarius campaign in Commands & Colors: Medieval. You can find the first three articles in the series here. Enjoy! -Rachel
Commands & Colors: Medieval Belisarius Campaign Part 4 – Satala (530 AD) Read Post »
After Action ReportBorn in Ulster Province, Moninne was the daughter of Machta, a high chief of Ulaid. Tradition says that she was baptized as a child and also later confirmed by Saint Patrick himself. It is said that he predicted that her name would be remembered forever. Perhaps because of this prediction, she chose a religious life,
Historic Characters in Banish the Snakes: Moninne Read Post »
Designer Blogs, Inside the Game as HistoryBelow is a replacement, prompted by GMT fan feedback, for the fourth in a series of articles from Mark McLaughlin showcasing the 16 civilizations in Ancient Civilizations of the Middle East. Please note there’s an associated map change: PACTYA, in the map’s SE corner, is now MOHENJO-DARO. You can find the first three articles in
The concept for a combat flow chart is as old as the hills in war gaming. While I don’t think Neal, Chuck or myself broke any new ground on the concept, I think our implementation of the system is quite a pleasant and engrossing experience. One glance at our system should make it clear that
Combat Sequence in Seas of Thunder Read Post »
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