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Spotlight Articles

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Napoleonics - scales and rules - update

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Norm Smith, in his Battlefields and Warriors blog, continues on his project of choosing one scale and a 'go to' set of rules for Napoleonics. In this post, he's comparing Valour & Fortitude (…feels like a slicker application of [Black Powder], which I like.), versus Shadow of the Eagles (…has a whiff of old school charm about it, which I also like.). And as to scale: "…I do wonder whether deciding on a scale will finally simply come down to a case of mind over heart or heart over mind!"

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 3/10/2023


Edward visits Piggy Longton 1472

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"... Edward (Yorkist rival for the throne) is on his way to Piggy Longton for ‘discussions’ with Lord Darcy." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, has the pot stirring for more Piggy Longton action. How does Darcy's meeting with "the other side" go: "If that was intended to pacify Edward, it spectacularly failed..."!

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 3/3/2023


Attack on West Rottington 1472

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"The devils shall payeth a price f'r their deeds...". Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, brings us an action packed report on Lord Darcy's response to the raid on Beacan Farm! Join Norm for the tale and pictures of his excellent miniatures as the clash unfolds: "It wasn’t long before Yorkist contingents were pouring onto the battlefield, but they were met by deadly volleys from the Lancastrian archers."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 2/22/2023


Making a List and Checking It Thrice

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"Having just reported on the completion of my Joust for the Fun of It rules, ... came up with the bright idea that I could also play it using the 1:20 scale Schleich toy knights." Ed, in his Ed M's Wargames Meanderings blog, is pursuing fun with his home brew jousting rules. Check out what he's up to: "Towards these ends, I have been hitting ebay hard...".

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 2/20/2023


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Six Strategy Videos for Falling Sky

The famous Gallic Wars was the make-or-break effort that defined the fortunes of Julius Caesar. If he could defeat the Germanic barbarians who lived in what we now call France, he could go back to Rome a conquering hero. If not, he would be a forgotten nobody. Six videos chronicle the strategies of the major Gallic forces at play, differentiating future Belgians, Burgundians, and Celts against the invading Romans. Can you repeat the desperate gambles that Caesar made to win an Empire? Or will Vercingetorix finally get his revenge?

A Close Look at a Neglected Gem

Long overdue review of Victory Games' "Central America: America's Backyard War", written by Mark D.. In depth review covering rules, game features, and scenarios (one of the highlights of the game). Editor's note: I've been playing this game again after a long, long time, so I felt this article was worth re-publishing to maybe spark interest in the game...

Falling Sky - Perfect Opening Moves - Roman (updated)

Is there such a thing as a "Perfect Opening Move" in any of GMT's COIN Series games? Mark D. shares his idea of a "perfect" opening turn for the Romans in Falling Sky. Enjoy.

Editor's note added on 5/15/2021.

Higlanders - Scenario for Vietnam: 1965-1975

Experimental scenario for Vietnam: 1965-1975 created and shared by Mark D'Agosta.

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S T U V W X Y Z 0-9

Game: The Civil War: 1861-1865



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Publisher: Victory Games
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): Eric Lee Smith
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Description:


Strategic level, American Civil War.


Articles


Article ID
Pub Date
Article Description
429
Date: 1/29/2023
Poster: Mark D.
The Civil War rules (WGA 3rd - highlights removed) revised and reformatted

Jonathan Warshay updated this optional set of rules (WGA 3rd Edition). You will need to be a registered user at Boardgamegeek.com to download this file.
430
Date: 1/29/2023
Poster: Mark D.
Clarifications for VG Civil War (RTF)

Pete Walsh posted this compendium of ambiguous, unclear and commonly misunderstood rules with clarifications and interpretations drawn from a variety of public sources (eg. forum discussions). All of these are incorporated in the WGA Unofficial 3rd Edition Rules for VG The Civil War as of September, 1983. You will need to be a registered user at Boardgamegeek.com to download this file.
437
Date: 7/23/2021
Poster: Harvey M.
Looking back at an old friend - Eric Lee Smith's "The Civil War - 1861-1865"

Gilbert Collins video takes a look back at an old favorite, The Civil War-1861-1865 published years ago by Victory Game.. Despite its age, in my opinion, it is still one of the best strategic Civil War games ever published.
436
Date: 4/22/2016
Poster: Doug Holt
The Civil War: A Brief Recounting

The Confederates take Washington, DC! Brad blogs about an introductory play of Victory Games' The Civil War to see why folks like the game so well. Another convert made, apparently, as he concludes "...I can easily see a game like this becoming a favorite."
435
Date: 4/4/2016
Poster: Ed Sommers
Victory Games' "The Civil War" - Starting a Civil War...

Brad Smith sharing his first experience with Eric Lee Smith's classic "The Civil War: 1861-1865" published by Victory Games in the mid-1980's. It's a fantastic game that is still regarded by many as the ultimate Civil War strategic simulation...
434
Date: 8/12/2015
Poster: Mark D.
Stuka Joe: Video Playthrough

Stuka Joe is right on time with this one. Just last night, I dusted off my copy of "The Civil War" and resolved to get it on the table in the near future. Joe leads us through a replay of turns 1 through 3 in this latest video.
433
Date: 1/26/2014
Poster: Mark D.
General Magazine: Strategy

Scan of 'The Solid South' strategy article in The General Vol 26-6
432
Date: 1/12/2014
Poster: Mark D.
Boardgaming Life: Strategy

Brief strategy tip from Mark D.
404
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Article Index

405
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Strategy Discussion

406
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Errata (for 2/83 printing)

407
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
List of PBEM Opponents

408
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Variant

409
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Variants

410
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Variant

411
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Variants

412
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Variant

413
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Variant

414
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
counter manifest (Excel file)

415
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Review and Variant

416
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Review of Far West Option

417
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
BlueGray Leader Counters (PDF)

418
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
RedWhite Leader Counters (PDF)

419
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Leader Variants (Word file)

420
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Leader Variants with Counters

421
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Leader Variants and summary (Excel files)

422
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Review

423
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Review

424
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Review

425
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Comparative Review

426
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Variant

427
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Variants #1

428
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Variants #2

431
Date: N/A
Poster: Mark D.
Review