Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
We ended up going with side views only.
The old multi-icon counters represented a platoon (and a lone-icon a single vehicle). Platoons are now represented by three black bars to the left of the unit's name; a single black bar indicating a squad (or a single vehicle/gun, as the case may be).
The old multi-icon counters represented a platoon (and a lone-icon a single vehicle). Platoons are now represented by three black bars to the left of the unit's name; a single black bar indicating a squad (or a single vehicle/gun, as the case may be).
Excellent!
Smaller counters for single vehicles would have been nice, but probably not very practical.
Say, why not just use platoons? I find the different scales confusing.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
licinius wrote:
Say, why not just use platoons? I find the different scales confusing.
Because this isn't a platoon-level game: it is a hybrid of platoon/squad (75 meter hexes).
Platoons are the base unit in the game, which break down into squads -- either voluntarily via deployment or involuntarily via casualties. Think of it as step losses at the tactical level.
I was in, then I was out, then i was back in again, then i was back out, then Chad released the counters, GMT starts charging, and what do you know I seemed to have ordered it.
I was a very last minute adopter... yesterday actually... guess I can't wait for it to arrive.... It was an impulse buy based on the Author's reputation.... So Chad.... The pressure is on.... I hope this won't disappoint....
I was a very last minute adopter... yesterday actually... guess I can't wait for it to arrive.... It was an impulse buy based on the Author's reputation.... So Chad.... The pressure is on.... I hope this won't disappoint....
Dislikes: The high value/multiple numbers on the counters and the seemingly complicated mechanics of the game.
I was a very last minute adopter... yesterday actually... guess I can't wait for it to arrive.... It was an impulse buy based on the Author's reputation.... So Chad.... The pressure is on.... I hope this won't disappoint....
Eric, where the hell are you getting those photos for your avatars? ...
I was a very last minute adopter... yesterday actually... guess I can't wait for it to arrive.... It was an impulse buy based on the Author's reputation.... So Chad.... The pressure is on.... I hope this won't disappoint....
Dislikes: The high value/multiple numbers on the counters and the seemingly complicated mechanics of the game.
Likes: the info markers are just too cool!
Verdict: Game ordered, twice.
But will they be think enough Carl? And is that why you bought two copies, so you could glue the counters togther
I'm looking forward to this game as well. Gonna be an expensive few months with the new games coming out...
But will they be think enough Carl? And is that why you bought two copies, so you could glue the counters togther
Of course not! I usually order a double of the countersheets to do this, NOT two games, but for a few silly game manufacturers that do not offer extra counters for sale: then i often end up not buying their games because of thin counters.
I would buy this game(like i would try out Combat Commander) if the maps wouldn´t look like out of the seventies I know, it´s all about the gameplay but systems like Conflict of Heroes, Lock´n Load, Panzer Grenadier etc. show that´s no contradiction.
I was a very last minute adopter... yesterday actually... guess I can't wait for it to arrive.... It was an impulse buy based on the Author's reputation.... So Chad.... The pressure is on.... I hope this won't disappoint....
Eric, where the hell are you getting those photos for your avatars? ...
The hidden benefits of being a hermit solitaire wargamer...
Chad Jensen wrote:
I had a Commodore 36 way back in the day, though it wasn't the DD model.
Damn fine computers those Commodore 36DD! had the best tactile... I mean sounds from the era....
I was a very last minute adopter... yesterday actually... guess I can't wait for it to arrive.... It was an impulse buy based on the Author's reputation.... So Chad.... The pressure is on.... I hope this won't disappoint....
Dislikes: The high value/multiple numbers on the counters and the seemingly complicated mechanics of the game.
Likes: the info markers are just too cool!
Verdict: Game ordered, twice.
Seemingly complicated mechanics.... hmmmm, I could take that as both a positive or negative point... Wonder how it handles the all important defensive reactionary fire....
And is that why you bought two copies, so you could glue the counters togther
I know, it´s all about the gameplay but systems like Conflict of Heroes, Lock´n Load, Panzer Grenadier etc. show that´s no contradiction.
