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Jim Lacey left a comment for Volko Ruhnke

"Greetings, I am looking for wargamers in my local area (Burke VA) and am sending notes to a few people who appear close on CONSIM. I used to play wargames a lot in the glory days of SPI-Avalon Hill… but work and family forced me to put…"

Jul 17, 2015

Volko Ruhnke and Sergio F are now friends

Sep 5, 2014

Jay Bachar left a comment for Volko Ruhnke

"Thanks for your response, Volko! When the time comes for a game on Rhodesia, I would like to volunteer as an unpaid research assistant. I'm very keen to see a game on this topic and have had a lifelong interest."

Jan 15, 2014

Volko Ruhnke left a comment for Jay Bachar

"Hi Jay, thanks for the note! Regarding Rhodesia, yes, it was originally going to be Volume II in the Series. But then I found Portuguese Angola as a topic, which would fit a 4-player game much more easily, so that became the idea for…"

Jan 14, 2014

Jay Bachar left a comment for Volko Ruhnke

"Volko, Have recently read the Washington Post article and have ordered A Distant Plain. Cannot wait to play it! As I look at the games that you have produced and will in the future, have you ever given thought to doing a game on Rhodesia? To…"

Jan 14, 2014

Volko Ruhnke left a comment for Fred Rauscher

"Hey Pal! Does this mean you'll help Daniel with his W&M philosophy assignments?"

Jan 12, 2014

Volko Ruhnke and Fred Rauscher are now friends

Jan 12, 2014

Volko Ruhnke commented on Rex Brynen's blog post Star Wars Episode 4: A Deadly Skirmish

"Way to go, Canada!"

Jul 23, 2013

Volko Ruhnke commented on Rex Brynen's blog post Star Wars Episode 4: A Deadly Skirmish

"Rex, with miniatures and verything else, I don't know how you find the time!"

Jul 22, 2013

Volko Ruhnke and John L. Gitzen II are now friends

Jul 22, 2013

Volko Ruhnke commented on Enrico CS Viglino's blog post Game Day

"Depending on the design of the game. Angola!, for example, kept me fully interested in what was happening during the other 3 players' turns. And the move planning mechanic via arranging one's hand of cards meant that the actual player…"

Aug 18, 2012

Volko Ruhnke commented on Martin Lennart Svensson's event Victory Games Vietnam 1965-1975 at Prezcon 2013

"1965-1968 would be an achievement and, I should think, very satisfying."

Aug 13, 2012

Volko Ruhnke commented on Enrico CS Viglino's blog post Game Day

"Maybe 2-player would still work well for you? May favorite has always been 1 on 1 with an opponent and a game both of which I know well."

Aug 13, 2012

Volko Ruhnke and Rex Brynen are now friends

Jul 30, 2012

Volko Ruhnke left a comment for Eric Walters

"That's excellent about handing out Sabin. In my shop, the fact that manual sims are cheap seems to be a winning argument."

Jul 29, 2012

Eric Walters left a comment for Volko Ruhnke

"Well, some of the problem with DoD--and government in general--is the fascination with "black boxes" (as you well know) and a distrust of manual simulations. I often support the Marine Corps with wargaming advice, but it's sad…"

Jul 29, 2012

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Your favorite game(s):: Combat Commander, COIN Series

What game(s) are you currently playing (solitaire, FTF, PBEM, etc.) or wish to play next?: A Distant Plain

What game(s) have you played recently?: Combat Commander, Next War: Korea

About Me: Game designer with several published titles with GMT Games; US Government analyst and instructor.

Personal Interests (favorite activities, movies, shows, books, music, etc.): Game design, beer, rum, grilling, exercise, Latin music.

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At 1:03pm on July 17, 2015, Jim Lacey said…: Greetings,

I am looking for wargamers in my local area (Burke VA) and am sending notes to a few people who appear close on CONSIM.

I used to play wargames a lot in the glory days of SPI-Avalon Hill… but work and family forced me to put further playing off for a few decades (57 years old now). I am looking for two things.

- I teach at the Marine Corps War College and I plan to use a few games in the classroom. I need some folks who will help explain some of the new games that I am not yet familiar with (Polis, For the People, Washington’s War, Fire in the Lake, Churchill, and a few others)

- Persons interested in getting together on a regular or semi-regular basis for friendly games.

It would be great to link up with folks who would also enjoy having a football game on in the background (once in awhile) .

If anyone is part of a regular group and is looking for a new member (I will bring cupcakes) please let me know. Also, if anyone is interested in forming a group (rotating play between homes) I am also interested.

I can be contacted at jimlacey1@msn.com

Thank you for your time and attention.

Jim

At 7:45am on January 15, 2014, Jay Bachar said…: Thanks for your response, Volko! When the time comes for a game on Rhodesia, I would like to volunteer as an unpaid research assistant. I'm very keen to see a game on this topic and have had a lifelong interest.

At 7:49am on January 14, 2014, Jay Bachar said…: Volko,

Have recently read the Washington Post article and have ordered A Distant Plain. Cannot wait to play it! As I look at the games that you have produced and will in the future, have you ever given thought to doing a game on Rhodesia? To my knowledge it's never been done and I think with the system that you have developed that it would be a doable proposition.

At 6:55pm on July 29, 2012, Eric Walters said…: Well, some of the problem with DoD--and government in general--is the fascination with "black boxes" (as you well know) and a distrust of manual simulations. I often support the Marine Corps with wargaming advice, but it's sad that the customer knows so little about the subject. Have turned to passing out copies of Phil Sabin's book when trying to get requestors smart on the topic. Am sure you have some of the same experiences in your organization (John Hill used to ask me up when he was there to help him pitch wargaming and training ideas--alas, to little avail....)

At 11:19am on July 29, 2012, Eric Walters said…: Volko, glad to see you here (at last!). Enjoyed reminiscing about my counter-drug op days seeing you run the ANDEAN ABYSS playtest session at PrezCon this past Feb. Looking forward to that and DISTANT FIELDS when they finally are published! Maybe you can start a group here entitled "COIN Series Games."