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Bob Kalinowski
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Regaining That Crown! — Austrian Strategy in Clash of Sovereigns (Part 2 of ?)
To mirror the last COS post regarding the French sub-game of The ’45, let’s look at a larger scale, and arguably much more important sub-game...

Bonnie Prince Charlie and “The ‘45” — French Strategy in Clash of Sovereigns (Part 2 of ?)
Whew! After a long hiatus doing not much of anything productive, I have returned to impart more thoughts on Clash of Sovereigns. The first French Strategy...

Weak Arms, Deep Pockets, and Big Mountains: British/Piedmont Play in Clash of Sovereigns
Like his Prussian/Spanish player foe, the British/Piedmont player has a multi-faceted and sometimes schizophrenic role in COS. But unlike the Prussian/Spanish, the British player has growing...

The Enfant Terrible, and that Proud, Annoying In-Law: Prussia/Spanish Strategy in Clash of Sovereigns
The 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...

Enemies North, West, and South: Playing Maria Theresa in Clash of Sovereigns
Who’s in the Hot Seat in COS? Without a doubt, it’s Austria! Maria Theresa and the Austrians face daunting tasks the entire game – for...

King Louis, Prince Conti, Marshal De Saxe (or, “Neurosis, Petulance, Brilliance and Debauche”): Running the Biggest Dog on the Continent – French Strategy in Clash of Sovereigns
Here is a first collection of thoughts on French strategy in COS. I hope to write at least one article on strategy for each Power,...

Clash of Sovereigns Design Thoughts #1: Some “Big Picture” Canister Shots
Well, here we are. Clash of Sovereigns is finally emerging from my basement (and Vassal playtest), and (hopefully) on its way to your doorsteps in...