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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).
October 22
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).
October 14
Discussions about organizing and running local gaming conventions.
September 19
"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 ...
August 15

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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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David Allen

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

David Allen

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

Posted on May 10, 2009 at 7:22am — 4 Comments

David Allen

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

Posted on April 15, 2009 at 9:55am — 22 Comments

David Allen

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

David Allen

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

Posted on December 27, 2008 at 7:14am — 2 Comments

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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
 
 

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The Game Matrix of Tacoma, WA, hosted a "Flames of War" Kursk scenario for NHMGS' Enfilade 09 Convention. This first, of a 3-part series, depicts the strategic situation, intorduces the opposing players and highlights the opening moves of the game.
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I don't see any advantage to hex-shaped counters and a lot of disadvantages. The only problem with square counters is when the hexes are too small.
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My 9 yr old son says, "Let's make a board game out of Uniwar!" (www.uniwar.com) Out of the mouths of babes.... :)
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I think this coud be the place for looking for PBEM opponents. Just start a discussion for the game you would like to play PBEM, or consult an already existing discussion if there is already one concerning the game you want to play
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This is the place to discuss Lock 'n Load tactical system.
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Kaarin Engelmann is now friends with Charlescab and Alan Melear
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LOL Sorry I was uploading this am and ran off to work. This is quebec by columbia games. My first block game and I really liked it.
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I have a tutorial of vassal gameplay if you wanna review it on a vassal log. Its a fun game. Its amazing how much info is worked into a card game. Great copy of simplified rules on BGG too
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Nope Tigers from Tigers in the snow. Although I have TOI also :)
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Tigers in the snow, a fairly new pre printed battle map Memoir 44. Its a very good scenario, operation market garden is on the other side. Plays 2 to 8 players and takes about 3 hours. A lot of fun
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battleline by GMT. Not really a war game, more like 9 hands of poker with a ancient theme. Its a great game and simple to teach.
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Rick went through and used Google maps to show where the scenarios that are included in BFP 3 Blood and Jungle take place. There are only 41 since a number of the scenarios take place in the same location. http://gmaps.kaeding.name/saved/bfpbloo...
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Brian Blad added a discussion to the group Bounding Fire Productions LLC
Rick went through and used Google maps to show where the scenarios that are included in BFP 3 Blood and Jungle take place. There are only 41 since a number of the scenarios take place in the same location. http://gmaps.kaeding.name/saved/bfpbloo...
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