The 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 BlogsWhen I first suggested that “Illusions of Glory” be published as a game for two to four players, I also proposed additional strategy cards. The powers-that-be objected that it would increase the game’s production costs. After the game went into production, I arrived at a solution that doesn’t require more strategy cards. Now, here is my
Multi-Player Variant for “Illusions of Glory” Read Post »
Designer Blogs, Scenarios/VariantsIntroduction As with other games, playtesting has led to some re-design for Illusions of Glory: The Great War on the Eastern Front. Notwithstanding the months dedicated to research and development of IoG, this GMT P-500 game continues to be a “labor of love” for me. The rules, strategy cards, unit counters, and map have been
Illusions of Glory: Developing GMT’s Latest WW1 Card-Driven Game Read Post »
Designer BlogsGenesis of a First-Time Game Designer: My interest in wargame design began when I was a playtester at SPI’s legendary “Skonkworks” in Manhattan. Perhaps I’m dating myself, but I recall those days with great nostalgia. I was bitten by the designer bug there, and wanted to create my own game. Career, marriage, and raising a
Illusions of Glory: A Play Balance Challenge Read Post »
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