The Invasion So Far This has been quite a campaign. For the most part it’s felt like a brutal slog. After the initial landings by the Allies went swimmingly well, they surged into the beach heads until Axis reinforcements solidified the front line. Then, advancing a single hex seemed like a big accomplishment! The German […]
Normandy ’44 Campaign AAR Part X: June 27th Read Post »
After Action ReportTo the table came six players from three generations, including a father, his millenial-age son, a lad of 12, and three guys from the late 30s to late 50s. None had ever played Ancient Civilizations of the Inner Sea before.
Gandhi includes a brand new Solitaire system, called Arjuna, that replaces the flowcharts that have become a staple of the COIN Series. Players who play COIN Solitaire have asked many questions about how the system works – and don’t fear! – COIN Series Developer Jason Carr is here to walk through the design, ergonomics, and
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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, 2, and 3 of this series can be found here.
The Invasion So Far After the initial landings pushed the Germans back and secured the beaches, the British repulsed German counter attacks and finished their Mulberry. The US army linked Omaha and Utah by taking Carentan. Both Armies started driving into the interior while the Commonwealth forces focused on Caen and the Americans focused on
Normandy ’44 Campaign AAR Part IX: June 25th-26th Read Post »
After Action ReportIntroduction This is the third and last installment in my after-action report for “Fisher’s Hill”, one of Death Valley‘s 1864 battles. Like the preceding parts, it employs a “narrative” style designed to display the GBACW system’s level of detail. In all but the final section of the article I avoid game terminology. Nevertheless, the AAR
Fisher’s Hill: A Death Valley Narrative-Style AAR (Part 3) Read Post »
After Action Report, Designer Blogs, Scenarios/VariantsGandhi includes a brand new Solitaire system, called Arjuna, that replaces the flowcharts that have become a staple of the COIN Series. Players who play COIN Solitaire have asked many questions about how the system works – and don’t fear! – COIN Series Developer Jason Carr is here to walk through the design, ergonomics, and
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Designer BlogsThe Prussian/Spanish player has a spikey role in COS, filled with dichotomy, exultation, and frustration. On one hand, you control the Enfant Terrible Frederick the Great (thirty-something version) and a potent Prussian army facing little threat, eyeing up multiple targets (Silesia, Prag, and Hannover city…). But the Prussians are politically naïve, set up to be
The Invasion So Far The US Army has reached Cherbourg and pierced the perimeter under the direction of VII Corps. After cutting the peninsula XIX Corps has turned south, pushing against Axis troops towards Coutances. VIII Corps is advancing south on the highway to St-lô. V Corps is trying to reach the southern edge of
Normandy ’44 Campaign AAR Part VIII: June 23rd-24th Read Post »
After Action ReportIntroduction This is the second in a three-part after-action report for “Fisher’s Hill”, one of Death Valley‘s 1864 battles. Like its predecessor, it employs a “narrative” style, avoiding game terminology but relying solely on GBACW system mechanics for its details, except for invented dialogue between historical figures. Where not entirely indulgent, the dialogue serves to
Fisher’s Hill: A Death Valley Narrative-Style AAR (Part 2) Read Post »
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