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The really neat thing about FC Rommel is how each campaign plays so differently from each other. What works in the Ghost Division campaign doesn't always work so well in Africa, etc. For me, the Africa campaign is the hardest campaign.
I've been playing a lot of FC: Rommel lately. I purchased it along with FC: Alexander, but I am focusing on Rommel for now. I've really enjoyed it so far. I've played the first campaign quite a few times now, and I've really gotten a feel for it.
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Vassal demos sell games.
Well, that's the effect they have on me any way. In the Hornet Leader II demo, you get a walkthrough and a playable version of the game? How could I resist? I just had to give it a go.
The Vassal log demo did a great job o…
Dedicated to the 2008 GMT release of the same name. A rare solitaire effort that leverages some unique elements of squad/team level combat.
Thanks Josh! Glad you liked it. I'm trying to get Mark Herman to join me for a second Washington's War demo. It was really great to have the designer available to answer questions and provide insight.
Just read Spandau Phoenix by Greg Iles.
Starting The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great by Steven Pressfield.
I've read Pressfield's Gates of Fire (awesome read), and I am about to start Virtues of War. Great author.
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- Your introduction to consim gaming:
- Started with the Command and Colors series: Battle Cry, Memoir '44, then BattleLore. My first GMT game was Twilight Struggle.
- Your favorite game(s):
- Battle Cry
BattleLore
Blackbeard
Duel of Ages
Memoir '44
Twilight Imperium 3rd Ed.
Twilight Struggle
- What game(s) are you currently playing (solitaire, FTF, PBEM, etc.) or wish to play next?
- Field Commander: Alexander, Field Commander: Rommel, Fields of Fire, Silent War
- What game(s) have you played recently?
- Hornet Leader II, Field Commander: Alexander
- In general, how much time do you spend gaming?
- 10 hrs/wk
- How big is your game collection?
- 84 games (including expansions)
- About Me
- I am an amateur PHP/MySQL developer.
I am a rules reader and game explainer. I understand a lot of war game mechanics from all the games I've studied but never have played.
BGG ID: jgreys
- Personal Interests (favorite activities, movies, shows, books, music, etc.)
- Reading (current: The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great by Steven Pressfield)
Video Games (current: Command & Conquer Red Alert 3)
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Playing Field Commander: Rommel & Hornet Leader
I've been playing a lot of FC: Rommel lately. I purchased it along with FC: Alexander, but I am focusing on Rommel for now. I've really enjoyed it so far. I've played the first campaign quite a few times now, and I've really gotten a feel for it.
In my last game, I only managed to score 19 points, but I'm getting a little better every time. I'm really digging this series, and I am pleased to hear that more FC games are on the way.
My boys in Hornet Leader made it through their first mission in… Continue
In my last game, I only managed to score 19 points, but I'm getting a little better every time. I'm really digging this series, and I am pleased to hear that more FC games are on the way.
My boys in Hornet Leader made it through their first mission in… Continue
Posted on May 13, 2009 at 1:32am — 1 Comment
My First Hornet Leader II Demo Playthrough
Vassal demos sell games.
Well, that's the effect they have on me any way. In the Hornet Leader II demo, you get a walkthrough and a playable version of the game? How could I resist? I just had to give it a go.
The Vassal log demo did a great job of demonstrating a game of HLII from start to finish. Afterward, I read the rules to catch the finer points and I was ready to play. I decided to try a single test flight instead of starting a campaign because I knew I would make some mis… Continue
Well, that's the effect they have on me any way. In the Hornet Leader II demo, you get a walkthrough and a playable version of the game? How could I resist? I just had to give it a go.
The Vassal log demo did a great job of demonstrating a game of HLII from start to finish. Afterward, I read the rules to catch the finer points and I was ready to play. I decided to try a single test flight instead of starting a campaign because I knew I would make some mis… Continue
Posted on April 24, 2009 at 2:56am —
Hellenes Online Demo
I attended the Hellenes Online Demo on Monday night, and I really enjoyed the walkthrough. My thanks to Craig and Joel; you guys did a great job showing the game off.
I'm familiar with Hammer of the Scots, so I was able to catch on to the familiar block game mechanics easily. I like what Craig has done with routing in the combat system. I really like the sea movement rules (including risky deepwater areas and the highly defensible narrows) and the ability to appeal to the the Olympians. If you… Continue
I'm familiar with Hammer of the Scots, so I was able to catch on to the familiar block game mechanics easily. I like what Craig has done with routing in the combat system. I really like the sea movement rules (including risky deepwater areas and the highly defensible narrows) and the ability to appeal to the the Olympians. If you… Continue
Posted on April 22, 2009 at 1:35pm — 1 Comment
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more
I've dallied with war gaming before, but now I am going off the deep end. I have just ordered Field Commander: Alexander, Field Commander: Rommel, Fields of Fire, Silent War, and a pack of GMT counter trays from wargamedepot.com. I think I'm off to a good start.
There's not many war gamers in our group, so I'm going heavy into the solitaire games. I've always enjoyed solitaire gaming any how. I think I picked some damned fine ones to start with. I'm also on the lookout for the Ambush! games.
I… Continue
There's not many war gamers in our group, so I'm going heavy into the solitaire games. I've always enjoyed solitaire gaming any how. I think I picked some damned fine ones to start with. I'm also on the lookout for the Ambush! games.
I… Continue
Posted on April 22, 2009 at 12:55pm —
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Thanks my friend!
Here is the link to download the historical scenario, ENJOY!: http://www.warstormseries.es/OPNIWY/opniwy.zip
You have to be an absolute piece of crap, with no respect for history or decency, to pull off this crime:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8423827.stm
My only joy is that the five semi-humans who committed the crime were caught, along with what t…
In general...I cannot find a damn opponent on a regular basis. I usually need to plan a month in advance to schedule any game...
Here's a really good reason why the NFL should be concerned about brain trauma.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09291/1006418-66.stm
He's still listed as one of the outstanding graduates of my old school, Shady Side Academy, but he's not quite the…
No they're not, not Super Bowl winners. Some members of the defense need a major attitude adjustment too, especially about standards and excuses.
They are really a not very good team this year.
The Steelers used an onside kick today, and almost snatched defeat from the jaws of mediocrity too. It's a big reason why Roethlisberger could throw for 500 yards and still need the last play of the game to win, by one point.
Hold the line by Worthington games. A GREAT simple revolutionary war game, similar to Command and Colors, but uses Action Points instead of cards. You can move any unit you want with your points. (Similar to Conflict of heroes)
I'll be good and not ask my question again!
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The final episode of the "Flames of War" scenario played at NHMGS's "Enfilade 09" Convention
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