Latest Wargaming Acquisitions

DV8 · May 14, 2014, 03:59:26 PM

Band of Brothers - Ghost Panzer just arrived today. BoB Screaming Eagles might be my favorite tactical WWII game so I'm sure I'm going to love this version! Hope to get me first play in over the next week or so. Only problem with the game is that it's not that popular so finding opponents is difficult.

Tinkershuffle · May 22, 2014, 03:08:07 PM

Setting up a new monster, MMP's The Devil's Cauldron, at our gaming club today:

The lucky bastard behind the camera somehow managed to get his hands on this rarity before it got sold out..:)

bob48 · May 22, 2014, 03:25:12 PM

^Awesome.

Barthheart · May 23, 2014, 11:51:24 AM

Just showed up at my door..... need it to rain now so I don't have to do any more yard work! :P

DV8 · May 23, 2014, 12:40:19 PM

I'm really interested to hear your thoughts on the game. Looks like a good PBEM candidate once the VASSAL module is made or rainy weekend game.

GJK · May 23, 2014, 01:04:20 PM

I'm interested as well. IIRC, the game deals heavily with the political aspects of WW2 Europe which would could be a much more manageable game than WiF+Days of Decision.

Barthheart · May 23, 2014, 02:38:34 PM

@ DV8 - I'm going to rush this one to the table so I hope to post some thoughts as soon as I can just need time....

@GJK - I think you might be thinking of Supreme Commander. USE is pretty light on the politics, at least as far as I seen so far, though it isn't scripted so you can get some surprising results.

bob48 · May 23, 2014, 02:52:18 PM

That does look like an interesting game.

TacticalWargames · May 24, 2014, 07:21:14 PM

DV8, I believe they got rid of leaders in Ghost Panzer? Is this correct? Shame if they have.

W8taminute · May 24, 2014, 08:32:58 PM

I'm also interested in hearing what your thoughts about Unconditional Surrender are. I've seen some youtube reviews and unboxings but I'd rather hear what a fellow groghead has to say on the matter.

DV8 · May 25, 2014, 10:12:52 AM

Quote from: TacticalWargames on May 24, 2014, 07:21:14 PM
DV8, I believe they got rid of leaders in Ghost Panzer? Is this correct? Shame if they have.

I have not played it beyond the first scenario so I'm not 100% sure but I don't think the system ever had heroes. SE does not.

panzerde · May 25, 2014, 11:21:13 AM

Just ordered Ghost Panzers and have started messing with it via VASSAL. The game system seems very easy and understandable so far. I'm eager to get my actual boxed copy.

bob48 · May 25, 2014, 04:55:33 PM

^Its an excellent system.

Nefaro · May 25, 2014, 08:08:08 PM

Quote from: Barthheart on May 23, 2014, 11:51:24 AM
Just showed up at my door..... need it to rain now so I don't have to do any more yard work! :P

Did your Rain Dance work, Bart?

I think you sent some my way for a whole day after you said that. Maybe your aim was off?

Barthheart · May 26, 2014, 05:21:19 AM

Quote from: Nefaro on May 25, 2014, 08:08:08 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on May 23, 2014, 11:51:24 AM
Just showed up at my door..... need it to rain now so I don't have to do any more yard work! :P

Did your Rain Dance work, Bart?

I think you sent some my way for a whole day after you said that. Maybe your aim was off?

That's where it went!

No rain here so not much playing. Got the first two training scenarios done in early morning sessions. Good stuff so far. Land combat is a breeze once you've done it a few times. Works well. I was able to conquer Poland on the first try.
Norway was a tougher nut with air and naval rules added in and weather can be a real bitch.....

More as I plot through.....