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October 2009 Blog Posts (42)

PANZER GENERAL FOR WINXP

I now have the winxp version of Panzer General for download. Noticable differences to the DOS version is sharper graphics, larger map area displayed and slightly different menu system.
It is 90mb, which has all the movies, however, there is also a PanzerGenerallite which has no movies and is only 12mb, and it is also available to download.

http://gamesclassic.webs.com/

Added by Roger Morley on October 31, 2009 at 7:00pm — 11 Comments

GMT Live Demonstrations News

Hey guys,

I'm finally catching up from being gone for a week.

Looks like we'll be running a demonstration of HELLENES next Thursday so if you've picked up the game and want a quick way to jump in, sitting in on a live online demo is a great way to learn FAST.

Due to popular demand I am also planning a series of demonstrations of EMPIRE OF THE SUN!

(I'll wait until the World Series is concluded as many guys are watching… Continue

Added by Joel Toppen on October 29, 2009 at 10:13pm — No Comments

What makes for "Realism" in board wargames? And why?

For me, so-called "realism" is defined purely by the psychological state of the player--how close is it to that of his historical counterpart? This means I tend to classify "design by effect" games in the realistic category just as much (if not more) than games that seek to explicitly model what actually happens. I am probably in the minority here, but that's just how I see it.

Tactical games are the hardest to be "realistic" in that sense, because it's that level that the smell of… Continue

Added by Eric Walters on October 29, 2009 at 8:40pm — 6 Comments

SPI Napoleon at Waterloo - Print and play

I have this game available as P&P, along with rules, intro and some background history. if anyone is interested in having a copy, let me know

Added by Roger Morley on October 29, 2009 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

100 Days Battles by Avalon Hill - Print and Play

Would anyone be interested in this game in PDF format. You can print it and play it to your hearts content. Comes complete with rules.

I have printed it, and I managed to find some good quality thick printer paper at work to use for printing off the counter sheet.

Added by Roger Morley on October 29, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

New Publication Announcement: Tactical Wargamer's Journal

Tactical Wargamer's Journal (ISSN 1918-9729) covers topics of interest on all aspects of the world of commercial tactical wargaming, with its focus set on warfare at the man-to-man, squad and platoon level in the 20th Century and contemporary era. Tactical Wargamer's Journal (TWJ) places emphasis on both military history and the history of tactical level gaming itself, with a spectrum encompassing serious depictions of military… Continue

Added by Michael Dorosh on October 29, 2009 at 8:30am — 11 Comments

The Peoples General

I have now added The Peoples General for downloading in the SSI 5 STAR section

http://gamesclassic.webs.com/

Added by Roger Morley on October 29, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Imperialsm

I have now added Imperialism to my site, and is available for download in the BOARDGAMES section

http://gamesclassic.webs.com/

Added by Roger Morley on October 29, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

Mentoring Board Wargame Noobs/Newbies

What games and what techniques do you favor for getting new players into the hobby? I have two approaches--much depends on the age and experience of the player. Basically, there's the adult players who have more than an average interest in military history and then there's the kids who naturally gravitate towards games on conflict.

For the latter, having those easy games with figures of some sort work best. Find out their likes regarding subject matter--be it tanks, planes, or… Continue

Added by Eric Walters on October 28, 2009 at 3:07pm — 9 Comments

Classics versus Classics

What makes for a "classic" wargame? And what wargame do you think deserves the appellation "classic?" We all know the so-called "Avalon Hill Classics" -- the original D-DAY, WATERLOO, 1965 version of BATTLE OF THE BULGE, STALINGRAD, AFRIKA KORPS. No doubt there are more.

For me, a classic wargame is one that seems to keep bringing us back to play even as the game ages. It intrigues us, it never loses its freshness, it is something of a mental… Continue

Added by Eric Walters on October 27, 2009 at 8:30pm — 5 Comments

Battles Magazine#2 - Shipping today !

Added by Olivier Revenu on October 27, 2009 at 8:24am — 1 Comment

Theory of International Politics and Zombies

http://drezner.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2009/08/18/theory_of_international_politics_and_zombies

Added by Smitty on October 26, 2009 at 8:53pm — 1 Comment

RPG?

I know this is not in line with what this network is about, but I am just curious if anyone is into Role Playing Games of any form, as I have an enormous database of books and materials available if anyone wants it.

Added by Roger Morley on October 26, 2009 at 3:35am — 9 Comments

War Game Construction Set 2 - Tanks!

This game is now available at

http://gamesclassic.webs.com/

It is in the Hex Based section.

There are 2 versions, the original and an unofficial version with database update. Manual is also available

Added by Roger Morley on October 26, 2009 at 3:15am — 2 Comments

The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks

I'm a big fan of Max Brooks, especially World War Z, his definitive oral history of mankind's war to the death with the undead.

First published in 2003, three years before his better-known towering work, is The Zombie Survival Guide. By… Continue

Added by Jim Werbaneth on October 23, 2009 at 8:21pm — No Comments

Para units at Tonkin

Order it here

Added by Kim Kanger on October 22, 2009 at 2:05am — No Comments

CHARMIN!

http://www.charmin.com/en_US/enjoy-the-go/index.php

Added by Smitty on October 21, 2009 at 7:43pm — 1 Comment

Tonkin

Go here to download the rules.

The playtest version of Tonkin rules 2.2b can now be downloaded. It is not by far the final rules. It will be adjusted and clarified numerous times, but it gives an idea where I wish to take 2nd edition Tonkin. The problem with the 1st edition was that it was too long and too many small unnecessary rules. I want the… Continue

Added by Kim Kanger on October 19, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

2009 International Gamers Award for best historical game

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RECIPIENT OF THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL GAMERS AWARDS ANNOUNCED!

The International Gamers Awards committee is extremely proud to announce the recipient for the 2009 IGA in the Historical Simulations category.

In the Multi-Player category, the award goes to Unhappy King Charles!, the creation of designer Charles Vasey and published by GMT Games. Set in 1640s England, Unhappy King Charles! allows two players to decide whether… Continue

Added by Peter Perla on October 19, 2009 at 6:18am — 3 Comments