What's on your table right now?

[BanzaiCat]

I've played Illusions of Glory. Good game and good system.

I've read a complaint or two on BGG that the game is unbalanced in favor of the Germans, but in my mind that's normal as the Germans greatly outclassed the Russians on the ground. Do you have any thoughts on the game's balance? How many times have you played it and which side(s) did you play?

[mirth]

I've played it a couple times. The Germans definitely outclass the Russians, but I didn't think the game was unbalanced. You certainly have to play a certain way as the Russians to be successful.

[BanzaiCat]

One more question - can it be played solitaire? I know it has card-driven mechanics (at least I think it does) so that's a detriment to solo play, perhaps. I know it's not a soloable system, but maybe it can be played if you just do your best for each side?

I saw the back of the box in some unboxing vids and it says '6' for solitaire suitability, which isn't great but isn't bad.

[mirth]

One more question - can it be played solitaire?

I'm really not the guy to ask about solo play :P

I've played it two player, but it's not one I own and I never considered solitaire suitability.

[BanzaiCat]

I need to create a YouTube channel and call it "Playing With Myself" and just cover games to discuss their solitaire suitability, from those made for that purpose to those that are not meant to be played that way - you know, with 'friends' (whatever those are). 

[bayonetbrant]

or you could write a series for the site about it

[bbmike]

I need to create a YouTube channel and call it "Playing With Myself" and just cover games to discuss their solitaire suitability, from those made for that purpose to those that are not meant to be played that way - you know, with 'friends' (whatever those are). 

I would watch it. Cyrano wouldn't.

[mirth]

or you could write a series for the site about it

Now there's a thought

[BanzaiCat]

or you could write a series for the site about it

You don't think that's too close to Gus' column? Doesn't "What's Gus Playing This Week" also mean him playing with himself? ;)

[Barthheart]

Yeah but that's on the computer... we want to hear about your fiddling with your cardboard....

[mirth]

What's BC fondling this week?

[BanzaiCat]

 ^-^

I mean, sure it seems like a good idea and it might fit well with me. I see a lot of people post to the Wargames and Solitaire Wargames groups on Facebook asking questions about recommendations and such. Hmm.

What's BC fondling this week?

Don't give BB any ideas.

[bbmike]

Just in time for International Tabletop Day this Saturday!

[mirth]

^ O0

[Barthheart]

That's a fun interesting game.