DVG's Tiger Leader

BanzaiCat · June 06, 2015, 08:19:51 PM

...just arrived today! :D

Unboxing article coming soon, as is a full review...and probably an AAR starring good ~~German~~ GrogHead forum members! O0

bbmike · June 06, 2015, 08:45:32 PM

Lucky you! Now where's my DVG WWII Naval Battles?

PanzersEast · June 06, 2015, 08:45:38 PM

My Panzers are already rolling East ;D

BTW, Card #23 (StuG III) is missing... confirmed on BGG.

PE

BanzaiCat · June 06, 2015, 09:06:22 PM

^ Yep, just dug through the cards...there's a 019, 022, 030, and on. I didn't realize there's a missing card. Any word from DVG on that?

Nefaro · June 07, 2015, 06:38:12 AM

Quote from: PanzersEast on June 06, 2015, 08:45:38 PM

BTW, Card #23 (StuG III) is missing... confirmed on BGG.

:(

All Made In China!

Staggerwing · June 07, 2015, 06:46:54 AM

Still, I'm kicking myself for not pre-ordering. :(

Cyrano · June 07, 2015, 09:43:45 AM

CoolStuffInc. had copies on the shelf at Origins for $65 -- $60 if you used their $5 coupon. Those who paid shipping to Canada (Barth) were not amused. Bizarre policy in my mind...

Jim

GJK · June 07, 2015, 11:49:38 AM

NWSOnline is throwing in counter trays and a pair of D10's if you order it through them. Dunno what he's listing it for though.

Staggerwing · June 07, 2015, 01:43:44 PM

^I just checked- $59 incl. shipping to my zip! :o

Needless to say I ordered right then and there. 8)

Thanks Gary! O0

BanzaiCat · June 07, 2015, 03:19:18 PM

Counter trays would have been nice! Though I can probably get something at Wally World or Target if need be.

Staggerwing · June 07, 2015, 04:13:49 PM

Here's the Lazy link to NWS' Tiger Leader page for those who have not yet purchased.

Note that the box will be opened so they can put the counter tray and dice in for shipping.

GJK · June 07, 2015, 04:31:53 PM

Great! I'll be anxiously awaiting your full review so that I can determine if I should pick up a copy myself or just stick with Patton's Best using the Guderian's Best mod. ;)

PanzersEast · June 08, 2015, 10:03:15 AM

I finished a 3 Week Campaign of Poland ... (well really late last night). I scored a adequate victory, however I lost 2 Commanders, (one Rile Squad was mowed down), and 2 Pz I where destroyed. I was able to make an early push, however was only able to knock 2 Battalions to 1/2 strength and then had to come back to eliminate them. 1 Scout Battalion started in my Staging and and another in my Transit area costing me SO points.

If you have played any of the previous Leader series you will have no problem jumping in. I do have issues with say a Rifle Squad attacking a Tank etc.... so far I enjoyed it.

PE

BanzaiCat · June 08, 2015, 11:10:55 AM

I did get Thunderbolt/Apache Leader way back in the day, and now own both Phantom Leader and Hornet Leader. I've not owned or played one of DVG's 'ground' Leader series yet. I won't likely have time to lay it all out and play until a week or so from now. I'm VERY curious to see how this plays out and very excited to give it a shot.

PanzersEast · June 08, 2015, 11:22:18 AM

Quote from: Banzai_Cat on June 08, 2015, 11:10:55 AM
I did get Thunderbolt/Apache Leader way back in the day, and now own both Phantom Leader and Hornet Leader. I've not owned or played one of DVG's 'ground' Leader series yet. I won't likely have time to lay it all out and play until a week or so from now. I'm VERY curious to see how this plays out and very excited to give it a shot.

I have all of the Leader Series, however with this I want to play some more to see. There are certain aspects of the game I feel house rules have to be in effect. For example the Enemy Tactical Movement roll, while a base-line for orders you will have to intervene sometimes. A MG Team attacking a Tank is pretty silly and I have modified that. Because you move "Toward the Enemy" you can roll 2 dice, did not do this and if move into same Hex "Close Combat", you can roll two dice to attack.... again, not sure I like that at all. The way certain units are handled needs to be refined..... maybe immobilizing an enemy tank until you get some punch, but not destroying it.

PE