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In the Depths: Attack Sub

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Heartland Wargamers

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Jim Eliason commented on Andreas Ludwig's group Fire in the Sky

"The article recounting the PBEM final game finally appeared in "Special Ops" magazine from MMP in the summer 2012 edition. It gives some rules explanations, strategy comments, and is illustrated with board positions. It was a…"

Aug 8, 2012

Jim Eliason commented on Herr Dr.'s group WBC Sand Plaquers

"The Sand meeting was a disappointment this year. Only one other fez showed up at first. Due to a mysterious speech impediment that came on 6 weeks ago I was unable to make an effective speech or inspire the few non-fez wearing Sand…"

Aug 8, 2012

Jim Eliason replied to Mike O'Brien's discussion Some suggestions for beginners in the group In the Depths: Attack Sub

"Some tips: Use passive sonar instead of active unless already maximally detected or your opponent's weapons are down. Active sonar always helps your opponent and only sometimes helps you. You may want to take the chance if you have…"

Jul 12, 2012

Jim Eliason commented on Herr Dr.'s group WBC Sand Plaquers

"IIRC Tom, that completes your collection, all plaque types 1st - 6th. I'm missing a 4th, but have three types of 1st (four if a team title counts as different). Does that make you the only one with a "cycle"?"

Feb 26, 2011

Jim Eliason commented on Andreas Ludwig's group Fire in the Sky

"Tom, you're most welcome. I just finished writing up an AAR of the finals of a PBEM FitS tournament. It will tentatively appear in Operations this summer. Check that out as well for for how two experienced players conducted…"

Feb 26, 2011

Jim Eliason commented on Andreas Ludwig's group Fire in the Sky

"Tom, it took me a while to wrap my mind around this game, but it was well worth it. The basic idea is that military units need supplies to do anything, and the mechanics represent this by the way the ships, land units, and air steps move. So,…"

Feb 26, 2011

Jim Eliason replied to Eric Walters's discussion The "Also Rans:" S&T Insert Games not quite the top of the heap. in the group All things SPI

"I had a lot of fun with Central Command. It had some wierd things so it's not great, but I'd put it on this list. I agree with putting 6th Fleet here. It was fun for reasons I can't quite explain, but terribly…"

Jan 7, 2011

Jim Eliason commented on Herr Dr.'s group WBC Sand Plaquers

"No Turkish haberdasheries here in NW Iowa. I would like to buy my fez at the WBC."

Jul 16, 2010

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Your introduction to consim gaming:: I started playing chess. I got the orignal AH Bismarck for Christmas and the rest is history

Your favorite game(s):: Breakout Normandy, Victory in the Pacific, Fire in the Sky, VG
Fleet Series, Russia Besieged, Monty's Gamble, Sid Meier's Civ III Conquests, original Master of Orion

What game(s) are you currently playing (solitaire, FTF, PBEM, etc.) or wish to play next?: next trying Bomb Alley solitaire

What game(s) have you played recently?: current: VITP, 6th Fleet, Russia Beseiged,
Sid Meier's Civ III Conquests (computer)
recent: BKN, MGMG, FitS

In general, how much time do you spend gaming?: too much

How big is your game collection?: 300+

Your local game club(s) and/or where you reside (let's network!): none that I know of

About Me: science teacher. I go to the WBC every year and have plaques in BKN, VITP, HRC, MGM, 5FT, FitS, RBS, and team.
I helped develop Blackbeard, March Madness, Monty's Gamble, Russia Besieged, The Russian Campaign 4th ed, Advanced Civilization, Paths of Glory, and the upcoming Panzergruppe Guderian (L2DG)and Deluxe Fortress Europa (L2DG). I have published articles on 6th Fleet (SPI), Task Force (SPI), Dreadnought (SPI), Civilization (AH), Fortress Europa (AH), Tyranno Ex (AH), Arab-Israeli Wars (AH), 7th Fleet (VG), and 5th Fleet (VG). I have GMed two FTF and two PBEM tournaments.

Personal Interests (favorite activities, movies, shows, books, music, etc.): history (especially military), science fiction

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At 12:30am on January 2, 2009, Russ Gifford said…: Hi Jim! I think we met a few years ago.. Hope things are going well for you! For the record, the Mage group is still active in Sioux City and Sioux Falls, though not a lot of boardgaming anymore, alas. I'm mostly residing in NY now, BTW.
---Russ

At 9:51am on October 18, 2008, David Allen said…: Welcome Jim! You aren't TOO far away from Rochester (3.5 hours). Think about coming up for a game day sometime. Our next event is Novemeber 15.