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What are you reading?

I have just finished reading 'Forgotten Voices', which is a collection of different entries form soldiers letters and diaries from the First World War, and was done in chronological order. Absolute...

Replied Nov 17

Any decent PC-based hex-wargame?

Just an update, I have had to start a new website with the same games, as for some reason I cannot log in to edit the old site. The site itself still works, and you can still browse around and down...

Replied Oct 2

What are you playing?

I am playing Panzer General and I am in the process of reading the instructions to Clash Of Steel, with the aim of playing it too. These are all computer hex-based, turn based war simulations, as I...

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Replied Sep 9

What have you purchased lately?

I have ordered nothing, and I own no games. The reason for this, is I am in an unfortunate position of not having anyone to play against. I do not know a single person into wargaming. Many years ag...

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Here you go gentlemen! I knew I'd seen this many years ago. http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/135568
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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.
yesterday
Probably no more than what square counters would, but if the hexes where made slightly bigger, that would not be an issue.
on Wednesday
Wouldn't hex shaped counters simply block out all view of what was underneath?
on Tuesday
You are right john, realistic supply constraints are important, and like you say, you can combine that task with HQ counters.
on Monday
A lot of these are production issues - not design or development. In terms of design, the primary thing missing from operational games is realistic supply constraints - that's why I can't bring myself to play anything other than OCS now. That does...
on Monday
I can understand that if you had to cut out your own counters, hex counters would be really difficult and fiddley to do, and would be a none starter. However, I was really thinking of a proper production manufacturer doing the punching for the ima...
on Monday
Hex-shaped pieces for me are a real pain to punch out. I tend to use a hobby knife to cut pieces off the sprues--results in nicely squared corners. Can't really do this with hex-shaped pieces.
on Monday
First off, I would like all wargames to have a planning map included. Just a small map of the battlefield so copies could be made and strategy thought out. I would also like a game that highlighted the headquarters aspect a little more. I don't m...
on Monday
I would like to see more games that highlight the interplay between unit planning, leadership, and reconnaissance/intelligence. One of the best games that did that was GDW's ASSAULT series--NATO units tended to be better led at the company level, ...
on Sunday
Hex-shaped pieces *really* affect production costs, b/c of the custom dies that need to be made for them. Plus, if you get a tight cluster of them there's no seam between them to pick them up. I like the bigger hexes relative to the counters. I w...
on Sunday
There have been published games with hex-shaped counters. What I would prefer to see are larger hexes. The current half-inch counter and half-inch plus one micron wide hexes is just silly. Then people spend oodles of time cutting the corners off t...
on Sunday
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If you were in a Game Designing Team, designing a new game for mainstream publication, what would you like to see incorporated in as part of the game that tends to be missed out or not used in typical standard strategy games, especially the areas ...
on Sunday
Eric walters did a good post on the 4th of November about what drives gamers crazy. Quite a lot of good comments were made by him and many added their grievances. So, I might do a post along the lines of, if you were involved in the development of...
November 27
Smitty, I have only upset/annoyed/disagreed with one person on here, and you were not him, and yes, I think it would take a lot to upset/annoyed/disagree you.
November 26
I'm interested, but already have an SPI copy from way back in the day.
November 26

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Your favorite game(s):
panzer general
What game(s) are you currently playing (solitaire, FTF, PBEM, etc.) or wish to play next?
solitaire
What game(s) have you played recently?
axis and allies
In general, how much time do you spend gaming?
not enough
How big is your game collection?
too small
About Me
I am a rich socialite that planets hopes between London, New York and Sydney
Personal Interests (favorite activities, movies, shows, books, music, etc.)
Dreaming of being a rich socialite
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http://gamesclassic.webs.com/

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If YOU were in a Game Designing Team....

If you were in a Game Designing Team, designing a new game for mainstream publication, what would you like to see incorporated into the game that tends to be missed out or not used in typical standard strategy games, especially the areas that really bug you?

I think my main demand for inclusion would be if the map uses hexes, then the pieces should be hex shaped, not square. Another one would be to make the hexes on the map a little bigger, even though this would make the map bigger, but it sur… Continue

Posted on November 28, 2009 at 6:00pm — 12 Comments

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Osprey Order of Battle 004 - The Ardennes Offensive VI panzer Armee





I came across this fantastic book - an absolute must for grognards and wannabe designers.

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 4:30pm — 10 Comments

Roger Morley

Great Naval Battles

This games is now available to download in the Naval Games section

http://gamesclassic.webs.com/



Oh, I forgot to say, all 5 Great Naval Battles are available :-)

Posted on November 13, 2009 at 3:21am — 2 Comments

Roger Morley

ARMISTICE DAY 11-11-09

I have added this as my mark of respect to all of those who fell, and those who survived but are no longer with us, fighting for the freedom and democracy we have today.

I also want to offer my full respect and admiration to those who are still doing so in Afghanistan.


Posted on November 11, 2009 at 1:30am — 6 Comments

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At 11:15am on October 2, 2009, Roger Morley said…
Have you ever tried computer strategy turn based war games like panzer general or third reich?
If not, try them, you can get them here http://gamesclassic.webs.com/
At 8:19pm on October 1, 2009, Smitty said…
It is worth the time plus we do VERY timely game reviews.
At 2:19pm on September 26, 2009, Smitty said…
Roger:

Panzer Digest published a number of nice games that are simple but vexing in the positive sense of the word that are usually perfect for solo play.

Smitty
At 6:39am on September 8, 2009, Smitty said…
It's a nice change of pace with a lot of good folks!
At 8:21pm on September 7, 2009, Smitty said…
Roger:

Welcome to an awesome site.

Smitty
 
 

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