"Your wife has about the same understanding (and affection) for wargames that my wife has. She's happy that I like it and glad that she knows where I am but not interested at all herself. "
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Wargamers in the SE Louisiana, Southern MS area
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I live in about an hour north of New Orleans and would be interested in some FTF gaming if we could work it out. I play the following but am willing to learn other games: Paths of GloryEmpire of the…Continue
Tags: GCACW, OCS, wargame, Mississippi, Louisiana
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anthony Hicks Apr 5, 2012.
Looking for Wargamers in the SE Louisiana, Southern Mississippi Area
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Just wanted to see if there are any wargamers in this southern area. I am a hex&counter player currently playing "A Victory Denied" and "Red Star Rising." However, I am learning the OCS system…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anthony Hicks Dec 6, 2010.
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Anthony Hicks commented on Gary Barr's blog post WW2 Barbarossa To Berlin addiction continues"I have this game but have never played it. I have played Paths of Glory many times. "
Anthony Hicks commented on Thomas A Stevenson's blog post Boxed or Download"If I can get a download cheaper, that is the way I go. "
Anthony Hicks commented on Roger Morley's blog post Struggle for the Galactic Empire"I don't usually put a new game on the table immediately. Usually, I have other things going on. I will spend some time reading the rules. "
Rafaell left a comment for Anthony Hicks"Anthony, I can not send You a msg! Drop me a line or two @ rmcjob72 at gmail.com :)"
Anthony Hicks commented on Gary Barr's blog post A Victory Denied board Wargame setup"This is a good game. Low complexity but kind of wild fun. The chit activation makes it unpredictable. I've played it several times. "
Kurt Keckley commented on Anthony Hicks's blog post Command and Colors: Ancients"I love photos with kids playing war games. The future of the hobby looks bright. "
Anthony Hicks posted a blog postCommand and Colors: Ancients
Put CC:A on the table with my 11 year old son. We were learning the system so it was a slow go. Interesting and simple system. See More
Anthony Hicks commented on Nate's group Victory in the West series and related games"I got my preorder in the other day. I hope this one becomes a reality. It looks really neat. "
Anthony Hicks commented on Gary Barr's blog post Paths Of Glory face to face (and brain barfs !!)"This is a really good game. I have played it several times. It really captures much of the strategic feel of WWI. "
Anthony Hicks commented on Jacob Wikman's group Operational Combat Series Gaming"psicoserra,
I would recommend the CSW forum on OCS. You will probably get a quicker response there.
http://talk.consimworld.com/WebX/?8@@.ee6b471
Welcome to the club.
Tony"
Anthony Hicks commented on Anthony Hicks's blog post MMP's The Blitzkrieg Legend"The Blitzkrieg Legend (TBL) has three maps. Two are standard 34x22 while this map of Holland is about half-sized. I decided to try the parts before taking on the whole campaign. The real difference between this game and other OCS games is that the…"
Roger Morley commented on Anthony Hicks's blog post MMP's The Blitzkrieg Legend"Looks good. Small map for a MMP game.....I assume there are others?"
Anthony Hicks posted a blog postMMP's The Blitzkrieg Legend
Finally got the game punched and clipped. This game from the Operational Combat Series covers the German blitzkrieg of France. I have put the Holland scenario on the table and am trying to make a go of it. See More
Anthony Hicks commented on Roger Morley's blog post High Flying Dice Games"So Roger, how do these games play? "
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- Your favorite game(s):
- OCS series, GCACW games, Empire of the Sun, Paths of Glory, World at War
My collection: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/TonysWar?own=1&sub...
Games I have owned: Tactics II, Second Fleet, NATO, Midway, plus many computer wargames.
- What game(s) are you currently playing (solitaire, FTF, PBEM, etc.) or wish to play next?
- Solitaire: Guderian's Blitzkrieg II. FtF: Here Come the Rebels
- What game(s) have you played recently?
- Forged in Fire, Command & Colors: Napoleonics, Battle for Normandy, Forlorn Hope
- In general, how much time do you spend gaming?
- 4-6 hours per week.
- How big is your game collection?
- About 30
- Your local game club(s) and/or where you reside (let's network!)
- SE Louisiana
- About Me
- I'm the pastor of a Baptist Church in southeastern Louisiana. I am married with two children, 8 and 10.
- Personal Interests (favorite activities, movies, shows, books, music, etc.)
- Reading history, computers.
Movies: Lord of the Rings series, Command Decision, old war movies.
Books: too many to count.
Anthony Hicks's Blog
Command and Colors: Ancients
Put CC:A on the table with my 11 year old son. We were learning the system so it was a slow go. Interesting and simple system.
Posted on January 1, 2013 at 11:26pm — 1 Comment
MMP's The Blitzkrieg Legend
Finally got the game punched and clipped. This game from the Operational Combat Series covers the German blitzkrieg of France. I have put the Holland scenario on the table and am trying to make a go of it. …
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 7:41pm — 2 Comments
Forged in Fire
I had the opportunity to play Forged in Fire on Friday with my friend Doug. Forged in Fire is a block game by Worthington Games covering the peninsula campaign of the American Civil War. This is not an easy campaign to model because of a variety of factors but Forged in Fire does it well and in a very playable manner. The rule book is relatively small but the game has great…
ContinuePosted on April 9, 2012 at 6:30am
Punching Guderian's Blitzkrieg II - UPDATED
Punching Task Complete. Now to play the game. Setting it up now.
After admiring the box for almost a year, I finally got down to punching out the counters for GBII. These are only the Soviet counters. …
ContinuePosted on March 30, 2012 at 5:55pm — 14 Comments
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- At 6:59pm on January 16, 2013, Rafaell said…
- Anthony, I can not send You a msg! Drop me a line or two @ rmcjob72 at gmail.com :)
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Roger Morley commented on Roger Morley's blog post Gibberish"Anthony, our wives do think the same. I do get that frowning looked when another game gets…"
Anthony Hicks commented on Roger Morley's blog post Gibberish"Your wife has about the same understanding (and affection) for wargames that my wife has.…"
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Craig68x commented on Craig68x's page The Plan in the group HPS Panzer Campaigns
"I checked my watch, a gift from my wife back in Yorkshire. If this plan from General Montgomery…"
Roger Morley commented on Craig68x's blog post HPS Panzer Campaigns (Market-Garden)"You have right about the supply, a very important aspect. Korsun Pocket, Battles for Italy and…"
Craig68x commented on Craig68x's blog post HPS Panzer Campaigns (Market-Garden)"You're so right about that. I'm paying strict attention to Supply as well. The User/Main…"
Roger Morley commented on Craig68x's blog post HPS Panzer Campaigns (Market-Garden)"I must get down to playing these again. There is a lot more to these games than just attacking…"
Craig68x replied to Craig68x's discussion Market-Garden in the group HPS Panzer Campaigns"Tank-you, sir, I will have the Turn 2 report on your desk @ 2000 hours (CST)."
Craig68x commented on Craig68x's blog post HPS Panzer Campaigns (Market-Garden)"I have a sinking feeling that when I start playing the real 'meaty' scenarios I'm…"
Steve Trauth replied to Craig68x's discussion Market-Garden in the group HPS Panzer Campaigns"I agree with you about the AAR's entirely - I always seem to want to write more than I have,…"
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