The second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P-500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage. Pete Chadwick posted in BGG that he’s planning to buy “Illusions of Glory, 2nd Edition” but […]
What’s in a Name? A Challenge Issued to “Illusions of Glory” Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P-500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage. The following discussion includes rule references in parentheses. The rulebook can also be found on the
The Effect of Troop Quality in Illusions of Glory Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P-500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage. The following discussion includes rule references in parentheses. The rulebook can also be found on the
The National Will Death Spiral in Illusions of Glory Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, rules, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage.
How to Play Italy in Illusions of Glory Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P-500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, rules, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage. Playtesters have remarked about the difficulty of fighting Large Unit Counters (“LCUs”) representing regular or
So You Think You Can Dance (With the Central Powers)?: An “Illusions of Glory” Note Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe second edition of Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front (“IoG”) is currently on the P-500 list. Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, rules, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage. Gamers who examined these game components have commented, and I have answered their comments on
Illusions of Glory, Second Edition: A “Step” Too Far? Read Post »
Designer BlogsNew rules for Illusions of Glory 2nd Edition are available for your view. (Go to this link). The rules have been clarified with respect to:
Illusions of Glory 2nd Edition: Return to the WW1 Eastern Front Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe next generation of rules, mapboard, player aid cards, and counters for Illusions of Glory are open for playtesting. Links to a Vassal playtest module and next generation rules (labeled “Summer 2022”) are located on the Illusions of Glory webpage. Please send your critiques to me at Ohiogrognard on BoardGameGeek. The rules have been clarified
Illusions of Glory: Playtesting the Next Edition Read Post »
Designer Blogs, Development UpdatesAn IoG player sporting the Nom de Guerre of “LeftSide” posted an interesting AAR re-printed below. But first, a link to IoG’s April 2022 Living Rules has been inserted on the game’s webpage here. The April 2022 Living Rules address applying combat losses and building trenches. LeftSide posted a Summer 1914 Turn (Turn 1) AAR for
No Quiet On The Eastern Front: An “Illusions of Glory” AAR Read Post »
After Action ReportThis is the first After Action Report (“AAR”) illustrating the interaction of Illusions of Glory rules with game strategy. As shorthand, this AAR references rules appearing inside parentheses. So, I refer you to a copy of the Rulebook here: Illusions of Glory Rulebook.
The Guns of August: An Illusions of Glory After Action Report Read Post »
After Action Report, Designer Blogs