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Highlights From the August 2022 GMT Games Update
I was completely surprised to discover that my last post about the monthly GMT Update was from December 2021. I know I said I was taking over for the Players’ Aid while their written blog was kind of back-burnered due to real-life stuff. They’re… Continue Reading “Highlights From the August 2022 GMT Games Update”
Storm Above the Reich – After Action Report – Mission #21
Hello! C’mon in. I know it’s been a while, but it’s time for another tale from my Storm Above the Reich campaign. We’re only a few missions into the “Late ’43” season of the campaign. Things were looking good but last mission kind of… Continue Reading “Storm Above the Reich – After Action Report – Mission #21”
Expansion Review – Smash Up: Disney
As part of a partnership with The OP, Alderac Entertainment Group is releasing three different Smash Up core sets with IP that the OP has (is that too much EP?). The first, of course, was Smash Up: Marvel, which was a pretty good expansion… Continue Reading “Expansion Review – Smash Up: Disney”
App Review – Everdell
Dire Wolf Digital, in addition to being the publisher for some great tabletop games (like Clank in Space), is also one of the premiere publishers of digital boardgame adaptations. From Raiders of the North Sea (which I haven’t reviewed yet but probably should!) to… Continue Reading “App Review – Everdell”
Combat Commander – After Action Report – Scenario #30 – Red Skies at Night
It’s August, and time for another tale from the Combat Commander ladder (yes, I stole that from the preeminent Patrick Pence, head of the Combat Commander ladder and all around great guy). I’m into my second year on the ladder now and it’s been… Continue Reading “Combat Commander – After Action Report – Scenario #30 – Red Skies at Night”
Kingmaker Coming to Kickstarter on September 9 From Gibsons Games
(Edit 9/26/22 – The launch is live! Go here to back it.) (Edit – the Kickstarter was supposed to start today (September 9), but it’s been postponed to September 26 out of deference to Queen Elizabeth’s death) Here’s a light, Friday post for you… Continue Reading “Kingmaker Coming to Kickstarter on September 9 From Gibsons Games”
Do We Really Care That You’re Not Buying a Game?
I was looking at Boardgame Geek today after coming home from running some errands (I highly recommend taking a month off of work if you have enough vacation days for it). I saw the news post about the new game coming from Czech Games… Continue Reading “Do We Really Care That You’re Not Buying a Game?”
Storm Above the Reich – After Action Report – Mission #20
Only a few missions into my “Late 43” season of Storm Above the Reich, things seem to be going swimmingly. I’ve been able to use various experience points to make sure the missions are in a positive frame of mind for me, and that’s… Continue Reading “Storm Above the Reich – After Action Report – Mission #20”
Online Communities and People Passing
Today was a rough day for me, even though I’m on vacation and it’s been a wonderful couple of weeks (and still a couple of weeks left before going back to the Pit of Fun). As you know, I’m a member of the Combat… Continue Reading “Online Communities and People Passing”
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