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What are you reading?
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What are you reading?
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Lone Wolves
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Wings of War
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Miniature Games
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Lock 'n Load
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HomelandSecuritySim
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A forum for discussing how game designs allow the practice of maneuver warfare (or not) and how this makes for a more challenging and enjoyable game (or not).
A forum for discussing how game designs allow the practice of maneuver warfare (or not) and how this makes for a more challenging and enjoyable game (or not).
Discussions about organizing and running local gaming conventions.
"game of chance masquerading as a wargame."
I find most cards games are exactly that.
What boggles my mind on this is the details that these cards are supposed to cover. No having your safety on is the kind of crack wed make about the Detail of ...
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- At 7:38am on January 17, 2009,
David Allen said… - The local paper posted a nice article about the Rochester Gamers Community, my local game group:
Local news article
- At 7:06pm on January 15, 2009,
Smitty said… - Katie chuckled except I'm not all - she likes her men slightly crazy, relgious and educated - and perghaps with a small dangerous streak. Hence - me?
- At 9:30am on November 23, 2008,
Chad Oatman said… - If you want a summary of sorts, you could always go to the Discovering Lewis and Clark website. It has been a great source for me. I'll provide the link to the info on Freeman-Custis, which includes a little of Hunter-Dunbar, and the Spanish Military as well. It's about 17 short pages. Of course you can freely peruse the rest of the site while your there!!
http://www.lewis-clark.org/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=750
- At 4:52pm on October 22, 2008,
Tom Meier said… - David,
i mis-read your post. You're from Gladstone, not in Gladstone - oops :-)
Where are all the miniature pictures from?
- At 12:37pm on October 15, 2008,
Bill Lawson said… - I'm going to checkout Time Chasers. I also haven't seen Illegal Aliens but if it somehow found its way into my DVD player I might take a peek!
- At 11:50am on October 15, 2008,
Bill Lawson said…
- Thanks Dave I haven't seen it. They do make movies here fairly regularly. Trivia- Anna Nichol Smiths last movie Illegal Aliens was filmed here. Heard a lot of stories that I believe about her behavior here . Thanks.
- At 1:43pm on October 14, 2008,
John Bobek said… - I've seen it on Amazon.com but I've never held it in my hands. Fortunately, I've never lacked for scenarios,just the time to play them!!!
- At 5:33pm on October 13, 2008,
John Bobek said…
- Thanks, I'll have to give it a try. perhaps over Christmas break.
- At 5:05pm on October 13, 2008,
John Bobek said…
- Actually, I had no idea they had one. What's the address? I've been to Cantigny and the Aberdeen proving grounds.
- At 9:15am on October 13, 2008,
esaterdalen said… - Hey Dave interested in finding out what this group is all about
Profile Information
- Your introduction to consim gaming:
- I inherited Blitzkrieg and Jutland from my older brother when he tragically left us in 1970. I rapidly developed a collection of TAHGC, SPI, and other publishers' game titles. My father purchased for me my first set of miniatures rules (WRG Rules for Armor and Infantry 1950-75) at the C&GS bookstore in Ft. Leavenworth, KS in the early 1970's. Starting about 1995 I began leaning more toward miniatures, and found that I enjoyed painting them as much as I enjoy gaming with them.
- Your favorite game(s):
- No favorites, but if I had to give up all but 3 titles from my collection, I would keep Squad Leader, Advanced Civilization, and Rise of the Luftwaffe.
- What game(s) are you currently playing (solitaire, FTF, PBEM, etc.) or wish to play next?
- Heroes of the Blitzkrieg (Lock 'N Load), Combat Cards:Tactical Assault (Hobot)
- What game(s) have you played recently?
- Band of Heroes: Noville
- In general, how much time do you spend gaming?
- 2-3 hours per week
- How big is your game collection?
- You can count them: my games
- Your local game club(s) and/or where you reside (let's network!)
- Rochester Gamers Community
- About Me
- I am a VLSI design engineer for IBM, a father to four wonderful daughters, a father-in-law to a great son-in-law, and a husband to a lovely wife. I am president of my local gaming group, and a director of my church. I stay busy!
- Personal Interests (favorite activities, movies, shows, books, music, etc.)
- Beatles, MST3K, visiting historical sites and museums.
- Website:
- http://www.universeofbattle.com
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And That's The Way He Was
Does anyone else have mixed feelings about Walter Cronkite? He was a bit of a father figure for me in my youth, and I shared his enthusiasm for the US space program, but he should have kept his opinions to himself after the Tet Offensive in 1968.
Posted on July 18, 2009 at 8:08pm — 7 Comments
May 10
May 10 is an interesting date in military history.
On May 10, 1863, General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson passed away as result of complications from being wounded in a friendly fire incident. Less than two months later, the last hopes of the Confederacy vanished on the fields of Gettysburg, and Jackson's absence was conspicuous.
On May 10, 1940, German forces began their invasion of the Low Countries and France.
On May 10, 1972, Randall "Duke" Cunningham became the last US Navy ace flying an F-… Continue
On May 10, 1863, General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson passed away as result of complications from being wounded in a friendly fire incident. Less than two months later, the last hopes of the Confederacy vanished on the fields of Gettysburg, and Jackson's absence was conspicuous.
On May 10, 1940, German forces began their invasion of the Low Countries and France.
On May 10, 1972, Randall "Duke" Cunningham became the last US Navy ace flying an F-… Continue
Posted on May 10, 2009 at 7:22am — 4 Comments
The Piracy Game
Since when did it become bad practice to arm merchant ships and their crews? "Pirates are generally armed with assault rifles and, increasingly, rocket-propelled grenade launchers. Modern ships' crews are usually unarmed for a number of reasons, among them laws that prevent armed vessels from docking in the ports of many countries."
What silliness. The ONLY way to stop piracy is to stop and KILL enough pirates until the remaining would-be pirates believe they have more to lose than to gain by a… Continue
What silliness. The ONLY way to stop piracy is to stop and KILL enough pirates until the remaining would-be pirates believe they have more to lose than to gain by a… Continue
Posted on April 15, 2009 at 9:55am — 22 Comments
The Hunger Begins
The hunger begins today. I'm talking literal, constant, long-term hunger. If you look at some of my photos, you can see that my weight tends to vary from time to time. Currently, I am 40-50 lbs. heavier than I want to be. In the past, I have been able to lose that much weight in 6 months or so, but it requires being HUNGRY. I've learned that no matter what foods I eat, how much I exercise, when or how much I eat, the only way I can be sure that I am losing weight is if I am hungry. That means cu… Continue
Posted on January 2, 2009 at 5:09am — 14 Comments
Consim Interest Travel Aid Application
I frequently travel on business, or for family reasons, and enjoy finding and visiting sites of military history interest -- museums, battlefield sites, etc. However, all too often I have learned, after completing my trip, that I have driven within a few miles of a place I really would like to have visited, but missed.
What would REALLY be cool would be an online application that would find sites along the way (or some defined distance off-route) when I am planning a trip. For example, I could… Continue
What would REALLY be cool would be an online application that would find sites along the way (or some defined distance off-route) when I am planning a trip. For example, I could… Continue
Posted on December 27, 2008 at 7:14am — 2 Comments
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Agreed.
-Mark
Re: Troop Quality - I've reversed my position on the issue of whether or not support units affect "troop quality". We are now also playing that any unit with a parenthesized defense strength does NOT factor in to the troop quality calculation. As ...
As has been case for most of the 35 yrs since 14 - almost nothing. Have run hundreds of Diplomacy games ftf & online as can always get players. Have run acquire & executive decision as well online. Adapted Fighting Sail & Flying Circus for non-war...
same story though have re-acquired games as hope springs eternal. Someone may want to play 1 of the old SSis they can get for free someday...
Just mainly old Spis & Wargamer(3w)s I had before I moved to Vegas 4.5 yrs ago. Most I never got to play back in Mass & likely will not here either. Did get the SSI Gettysburg so can play solitaire along with Battles of Nap. 13 The Colonies Revolt...
Ha. My mother-in-law calls them "pile games..."
This is a cdg based on the game Twilight Struggle. It also has a battlecard system similar to We the People. It's a free game that you can download here: http://social.consimworld.com/profiles/blogs/final-1989-rules-cards-and-map
Please share more about your game design, description, etc. -- nice job on the cover.
Ooooooooooooooooooo.... Looks good!
I also say Armistice Day. It's a day of peace. God bless all our veterans. Thanks for your service!
My guess is that 34R1 overrides the parent section 33L4. 34R1 states "A friendly naval unit may attempt to detect any enemy naval unit that is within its Surface (or Sub-Surface, for submarines) Detection Range. The player announces the detection ...
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