Hi All,
I've been a lurking around for a bit and decided to join.
I'm a avid history nerd, cigar and pipe tobacco smoker and try to fit a game in my limited being a parent free time.
In terms of wargames played, I really haven't played any of the more advanced/hardcore games, but I want to try and get into some. I don't have much experience with the operational level games, so I'm looking at picking up Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa.
I do have Panzer Corps, and it's enjoyable, but I find myself just not enjoying it as much as others seem to. I play a bit of a scenario here and there, and that's about it. With the sales going on right now, I was thinking about trying Germany at War, but I wonder if it's very similar to Panzer Corps?
The Slitherine/Matrix (Slitheratrix as I like to call it) sale is calling me.
Look forward to conversing with everyone.
Welcome!
Welcome aboard. Cool profile pic! O0
Welcome.
I think you'll find Germany at War much like PanzerCorps... at least I did.
Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa is a fantastic game. If you have any interest in the front and the history of the war there it's great fun to play.
Quote from: RommelFox on November 22, 2017, 03:17:49 PM
The Slitherine/Matrix (Slitheratrix as I like to call it)
I've been referring to them as "S&M" for a few years now :)
Quote from: RommelFox on November 22, 2017, 03:17:49 PM
I'm a avid history nerd, cigar and pipe tobacco smoker and try to fit a game in my limited being a parent free time.
Welcome from an amateur history hobbyist and weekly enjoyer of cigars. O0
Welcome to Grogheads, RommelFox! O0
Quote from: Barthheart on November 22, 2017, 03:20:56 PM
Welcome.
I think you'll find Germany at War much like PanzerCorps... at least I did.
Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa is a fantastic game. If you have any interest in the front and the history of the war there it's great fun to play.
Thanks for the welcome and info. I believe there is a demo for Germany at War, so I might give that to spin to see if I find it too similar.
I'm excited to try out Barbarossa, seems like a lot of fun.
Quote from: trailrunner on November 22, 2017, 03:26:19 PM
Quote from: RommelFox on November 22, 2017, 03:17:49 PM
I'm a avid history nerd, cigar and pipe tobacco smoker and try to fit a game in my limited being a parent free time.
Welcome from an amateur history hobbyist and weekly enjoyer of cigars. O0
Thanks! Sounds like we should go ahead and become best friends.
Quote from: bayonetbrant on November 22, 2017, 03:21:04 PM
Quote from: RommelFox on November 22, 2017, 03:17:49 PM
The Slitherine/Matrix (Slitheratrix as I like to call it)
I've been referring to them as "S&M" for a few years now :)
That's good haha
Thanks for the welcome everyone.
Welcome Rommelfox.
Decisive Campaigns:Barbarossa is a superb game. And the manual is a sight to behold.
Welcome Rommelfox!
One of our members, MikeGER, is also an avid pipe smoker. I personally gave it up a while back when I also gave up cigarette smoking but I'd be lying if I said I didn't occasionally miss both.
Welcome RommelFox!
Welcome RommelFox to the Grogheads, the original inspiration for the Star Wars cantina scene. I mean, Episode 4: A New Hope. Gotta add that kind of thing around this crowd or else somebody will get their dongle in a blender about it. Looking forward to trading posts with you.
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 22, 2017, 07:31:51 PM
One of our members, MikeGER, is also an avid pipe smoker.
Indeed O0 (i don't have a big collection only a few pipes and pipe smoking not on a daily basis, but frequently, esp when sitting contemplative in the garden)
Welcome RommelFox :)
I was a pipe smoker for a lot of years, but gave up smoking about 3 years ago. I must admit, I still miss the rituals of pipe smoking.
I used to know a girl that'd 'smoke your pipe' for you. ^-^ She was very popular even with non-smokers.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on November 22, 2017, 05:03:45 PM
Welcome Rommelfox.
Decisive Campaigns:Barbarossa is a superb game. And the manual is a sight to behold.
I ended up snagging it. Price is too good to pass it by, and I'm really enjoying it so far. I've never played a operation game like this before and it's quite fun. The managing relationships side of things is a really entertaining part of the game, and it adds another layer of authenticity to the game.
Quote from: MikeGER on November 23, 2017, 07:14:25 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 22, 2017, 07:31:51 PM
One of our members, MikeGER, is also an avid pipe smoker.
Indeed O0 (i don't have a big collection only a few pipes and pipe smoking not on a daily basis, but frequently, esp when sitting contemplative in the garden)
Welcome RommelFox :)
Thanks!
I actually started smoking pipes fairly recently. I have a Missouri corn cob pipe and some half and half. I'm still working on getting that packing technique down. Gah!
Quote from: Sir Slash on November 22, 2017, 11:09:01 PM
Welcome RommelFox to the Grogheads, the original inspiration for the Star Wars cantina scene. I mean, Episode 4: A New Hope. Gotta add that kind of thing around this crowd or else somebody will get their dongle in a blender about it. Looking forward to trading posts with you.
Thanks! Hahaha wife does say I have a big head.
Welcome aboard, RommelFox! Good to see you here. O0
Quote from: Martok on November 24, 2017, 03:26:07 PM
Welcome aboard, RommelFox! Good to see you here. O0
Thanks!
Like the avatar by the way. Marktok is one of my favorite Star Trek characters.
Welcome Rommelfox