Just ordered...

JudgeDredd · December 27, 2012, 04:39:53 PM

...this

Looking forward to it. I have a love for Mark Walker games - but it's been a love from afar - never having owned one. I've wanted one for quite some time but never knew which one to get and in the end never bothered.

But I had some money for Christmas and read on here about this game, looked up a couple of reviews and thought "I'm getting that!" ;D

bayonetbrant · December 27, 2012, 04:47:20 PM

it's a fun system. A lot of people want it to be more than it is - which is the tactical game of Mark's version of WWIII - but if you just fight the battles that are there, it's a blast.

Cap'n Darwin was involved in the development of this one, too, IIRC.

mirth · December 27, 2012, 04:51:37 PM

Good choice, JD. It's a great series. It's one of my more frequently played board games. I think the system is well done and the quality of the game components is excellent.

P.S. We'll expect a World at War AAR from you now ;)

bob48 · December 27, 2012, 05:37:19 PM

Good buy, JD. I have all the WaW stuff and its a very playable system, lots of fun, plenty of re-playabilty - and nice components. Hope you enjoy it!

Jack Nastyface · December 29, 2012, 03:06:44 AM

Dredd,
Not sure where you live, but there is (hopefully) going to be a big Lock n Load publishing component at the Game On! gaming con in Issaquah, WA from Feb 7 - 11 ish. Looks promising, and some LnL notables may be present.

JudgeDredd · December 29, 2012, 04:17:10 AM

Thx Jack - but I live in the UK

JudgeDredd · January 05, 2013, 05:36:06 AM

And here it is :)

STOKED!

JudgeDredd · January 05, 2013, 05:47:14 AM

Two things that are immediately apparent

Counters
Whilst beautiful I will definitely need my reading glasses
Map
I was expecting the map to be segmented...it's one big foldable one...so I'm going to need a bigger table

Apart from that, it looks stunning.

bob48 · January 05, 2013, 08:04:37 AM

Aye, the map is a biggy. Its actually surprising how quickly you remember the counter values, although the one that still gives me trouble is the darkish blue AAA value. But yes, I really like the WaW counter design. Those for the NaW series are a lot easier to read as they are 3/4" square rather than 5/8".

Great system JD, hope you enjoy playing the games as much as I have.

bayonetbrant · January 05, 2013, 08:07:49 AM

http://www.locknloadgame.com/Section_Cat_Content_Detail.asp?SCAT=82&SID=33&ID=141

Playing cards for those that get in on the EGD kickstarter order :)

bob48 · January 05, 2013, 08:12:18 AM

Don't tempt me Brant - I already have EG and DofP.......Plus I have Desert Heat and Stalin's Triumph on pre-order with LnL. If I order any more stuff my wallet will go nova and turn into a black hole.

Not to mention Mrs.B

JudgeDredd · January 05, 2013, 04:42:21 PM

Well - spent about an hour or more cutting out the counters. Now reading the rules.

I was going to dive in tomorrow - but I really do have to complete my P-40 Warhawk model so I can start on my beautiful Challenger 2 model...so this may have to wait until next weekend!

Staggerwing · January 05, 2013, 08:28:44 PM

I just placed an order for the Eisenbach Gap Deluxe 2-pack preorder (which includes Death of 1st Panzer). Some of you fence-sitters need to do the same so's the stretch goal will happen. Then I can has me that sweet 2.5x3.5'' unit card info pack.

Just look at the image below and repeat after me:

"I want Eisenbach Gap Deluxe... I want Eisenbach Gap Deluxe... I want Eisenbach Gap Deluxe... I want Eisenbach Gap Deluxe... "

LongBlade · January 05, 2013, 08:36:57 PM

Quote from: Staggerwing on January 05, 2013, 08:28:44 PM
Just look at the image below and repeat after me:

"I want Eisenbach Gap Deluxe... I want Eisenbach Gap Deluxe... I want Eisenbach Gap Deluxe... I want Eisenbach Gap Deluxe... "

Funny, that's not what I heard her saying...

Staggerwing · January 05, 2013, 08:40:52 PM

Perfect. Just don't check your Paypal transactions for a little while... ;)