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Title: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 13, 2019, 04:02:04 PM
I know I may well have asked this before, but I'm in the market for another single player game.

Criteria is
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 13, 2019, 04:08:35 PM
https://www.secondchancegames.com/index.php/solitaire/65-squad-level-combat-in-vietnam-alone-in-the-jungle-detail

I know its prior to the period you want, but did you get the solo stuff for CoH?
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 13, 2019, 04:42:15 PM
There's a couple of them from Decision Games that aren't set-the-world-on-fire-awesome, but not bad (note there are other games on this page than just post-1950)

http://shop.decisiongames.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=144
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 13, 2019, 05:45:22 PM
https://www.secondchancegames.com/index.php/solitaire/65-squad-level-combat-in-vietnam-alone-in-the-jungle-detail

I know its prior to the period you want, but did you get the solo stuff for CoH?
I did and I'm ashamed to say - I opened it but haven't used it. I find the whole CoH collection (which you sold me at a very generous price) overwhelming...I should've stayed with CoH AtB. The counters are MANY and to get the correct ones for the correct scenarios takes a hell of a doing. On top of that, the Solitaire manual is very big and in conjunction with the original manual is, again, overwhelming.

Not to mention there are 3 games within the set - each with a different manual.

Throw in that the Solitaire expansion is only for AtB and - well...it made me dizzy.  :'(

Loved the idea of these games, but the confusion (or at least perhaps me over thinking things) made it nigh on impossible to get to grips with.

I have some LnL stuff but I find their manuals confusing. I know there's errata out there but going from manual to errata and back just doesn't really open things up for me. There's a LnL set of instructions out - perhaps I'll use the money to buy them. I could download them (I think I actually did anyway) but I hate reading online because I'm coding (reading/writing) at a computer all day and printing them isn't ideal.

All sounds a bit pathetic I know...but my memory retention is pretty poor nowadays anyway, so the less complicated something is, the better and more likely I'll get into it.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 13, 2019, 05:52:02 PM
There's a couple of them from Decision Games that aren't set-the-world-on-fire-awesome, but not bad (note there are other games on this page than just post-1950)

http://shop.decisiongames.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=144
Thank you. They look mildly interesting...definitely cheap enough. I'm not sure what I think of what seems to be areas of control though...I don't think I've ever played a game like that. I was thinking more along the lines of hexes (didn't mention it mind!)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 13, 2019, 05:53:08 PM
JD, the CoH games are well worth a bit of effort. If I were to give you any advice, it would be to just look at AtB and the first small scenario's and work from there, There is a hell of a lot of content, and it can be a bit overwhelming, but not if you take it a step at a time. The system is pretty much set up in a structured way so you don't have to take it all in in one chunk.

Also, if I can help,  just shout.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 13, 2019, 07:02:16 PM
JD, the CoH games are well worth a bit of effort. If I were to give you any advice, it would be to just look at AtB and the first small scenario's and work from there, There is a hell of a lot of content, and it can be a bit overwhelming, but not if you take it a step at a time. The system is pretty much set up in a structured way so you don't have to take it all in in one chunk.

Also, if I can help,  just shout.
I'm just a lazy bastard I think. If something doesn't  jump at me, I'm lost.

I had played the first two scenarios of AtB when I first got it...but when I got your box(es) and with the solitaire expansion, it blew my head off.

They are there and waiting - but I have the taste for something easy and modern and solitaire at the mo. I have bought LnL World  at War Kickstarter which will come some time this half of the year, so I was busy reading the rules for LnL World at War  Blood and Bridges so I could get a game or two of that going.

Basically, I got some birthday money and it's burning a whole in my wallet and I'd rather spend it on a nice, solitaire, fairly easy, modern warfare board game.

Thanks for the offer of assistance. I do hope to get to CoH again one day...there's a reason I bought the series from you - I did like the mechanics (but then I also like the mechanics of Combat Commander...I'm so confused  :biggrin:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 13, 2019, 07:08:52 PM
Ah, but......no tanks in Combat Commander....................:-)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 13, 2019, 07:14:02 PM
JD, you ever think about Fields of Fire?

https://www.gmtgames.com/p-322-fields-of-fire-2nd-edition.aspx

It has a steep learning curve, but I've heard across the board that it's well worth it. It covers three periods - WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

I'd also suggest DVG's IAF Leader, Phantom Leader, Warfighter Modern, or anything else they do that might float your boat.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 13, 2019, 07:14:55 PM
If I were going to buy a solo game, it would be Fields of Fire.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 13, 2019, 07:17:57 PM
I had forgotten about that one. And there is a shed -load of DVG titles - are they not solo games?
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 13, 2019, 07:21:09 PM
Aren't most DVG games solo? Probably not platoon/company level though.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 13, 2019, 07:22:49 PM
If I were going to buy a solo game, it would be Fields of Fire.


If he got overwhelmed by Conflict of Heroes, Fields of Fire will totally bake his noodle
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 13, 2019, 07:23:53 PM
If I were going to buy a solo game, it would be Fields of Fire.


If he got overwhelmed by Conflict of Heroes, Fields of Fire will totally bake his noodle

Yeah...I know. Probably not a great fit.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 13, 2019, 07:26:48 PM
Isn't the DVG Warfighter stuff squad level?
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 13, 2019, 07:30:15 PM
Isn't the DVG Warfighter stuff squad level?

Probably. I really don't pay much attention to DVG because it's almost all solo stuff and I'm just not into solo board games.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bbmike on March 13, 2019, 07:35:38 PM
Isn't the DVG Warfighter stuff squad level?

It is and there is a modern version of it.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 13, 2019, 10:42:34 PM
It is indeed squad-level - my bad, JD specified platoon level.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 14, 2019, 07:27:37 AM
If I were going to buy a solo game, it would be Fields of Fire.


If he got overwhelmed by Conflict of Heroes, Fields of Fire will totally bake his noodle
I was only overwhelmed when I received everything from bob...scared the crap out of me and confusion was from what ruleset to use - as there would be changes between the various additions - as well as the solo expansion...it was the scale of everything. When I had AtB, I was in la la land - loved it.

I just didn't realise the scale of everything I was about to receive  ;D
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 14, 2019, 07:28:44 AM
JD, you ever think about Fields of Fire?

https://www.gmtgames.com/p-322-fields-of-fire-2nd-edition.aspx

It has a steep learning curve, but I've heard across the board that it's well worth it. It covers three periods - WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

I'd also suggest DVG's IAF Leader, Phantom Leader, Warfighter Modern, or anything else they do that might float your boat.
I would rather have a nice map (as rigid and non flexible that is) than card portraying ground. Thanks though
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 14, 2019, 07:35:07 AM
It is indeed squad-level - my bad, JD specified platoon level.
I have Warfighter Modern Warfare. It's ok...but again, I'd like to get back to counters and maps. I have a few DVG titles.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 14, 2019, 07:58:59 AM
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/60029/week-hell-battle-hue

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/68876/boots-ground
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 14, 2019, 08:45:14 AM
Unless its changed recently, I was under the impression that the core CoH rules applied to all the games?
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 14, 2019, 08:50:10 AM
Some fun solo air games:

https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/136215/red-menace

https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/242589/nato-air-commander

Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 14, 2019, 08:53:06 AM
Very fun solo modern combat type game:

https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/177515/seal-team-flix

Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 14, 2019, 08:54:01 AM
NATO Air Commander is another one I've given serious consideration to
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 14, 2019, 08:56:46 AM
NATO Air Commander is another one I've given serious consideration to

It's a very interesting game. I've only played it a couple of time so far but it's hard to win... even when you think yer doing well it can all go to shit in a hurry....

However, for what you get in the box it's a tad expensive... at least from a Canuck point of view. There is now a Print and Play version available though...
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 14, 2019, 09:27:40 AM
Unless its changes recently, I was under the impression that the core CoH rules applied to all the games?
I haven't read all the manuals so I wouldn't know honestly. I "assumed" there would be differences due to differing units. But you'd still have to use and disect the manual depending on the game you're playing to find those differences - I'd imagine. The core rules may well be the same though.

In all honesty, I flim flam all the time about which games I want to play. In recent months I've had the manuals out for Heroes of the Falklands, Heroes of Nam, CoH, CoH Solitaire,  DVG Warfighter:Modern Warfare (which is still by my bed) and - more recently - LnL Blood and Bridges. Truth is, I want to play all of those, but they're so vastly different in ruleset that I can't make my mind up which one I want to play.

I've currently settled on Blood and Bridges because I bought into the LnL Kickstarter - but god alone knows if I get to play any of that out.

It doesn't help at the minute that I don't have a proper gaming area (as I converted the lions share of my room into a  modelling work station).

I just had some birthday cash spare and thought I'd chuck it at a board game that I could look into in the future - otherwise it'll get spent on something less worthwhile   :'(
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 14, 2019, 09:41:17 AM
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/60029/week-hell-battle-hue

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/68876/boots-ground
No - however, Battle Hue reminded me of a game I've been wanting to get and never done it - A Day of Heroes. Possibly  :whistle:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 14, 2019, 12:14:29 PM
There's this coming soon(ish) from Compass Games:

https://www.compassgames.com/preorders/combat.html

Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 14, 2019, 12:48:26 PM
Yeah - been looking at that. Seems interesting, but its actually man-to-man scale. Big game though, and cheap it aint..
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: JasonPratt on March 14, 2019, 03:24:27 PM
Isn't the DVG Warfighter stuff squad level?

IT ISSSSS!!! And while it can be played co-op, it's really a single player game.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 15, 2019, 08:55:10 AM
I know it's not platoon/company, but does anyone have/played Holland '44?
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 15, 2019, 09:02:48 AM
Great game. Fairly easy rules, ie not many specials and mostly normal for this style of game. Great map and counters. Easy to play solo.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 15, 2019, 09:31:32 AM
yaaaay. I've got one to buy  :bigthumb:

I know it's not in keeping with my criteria, but I reserve the right to change said criteria...besides, I love the look, the battle, the map and, more importantly, the price  :bigthumb:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 15, 2019, 09:36:23 AM
Normandy '44 is also a great game that uses the same system.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 15, 2019, 09:44:38 AM
Normandy '44 is also a great game that uses the same system.

That entire series is by Simonitch is excellent - Ardennes '44,  Ukraine '43, France '40
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 15, 2019, 09:47:18 AM
And Stalingrad '42 to come. I'd love to get my hands on France '40.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 15, 2019, 11:15:56 AM
Jesus - I only had enough money for one  ;D
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 15, 2019, 11:18:33 AM
Jesus - I only had enough money for one  ;D

Now you have your Christmas list ;)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 15, 2019, 12:03:27 PM
Jesus - I only had enough money for one  ;D

Haha, I tell myself this all the time. But I never listen.  ;)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 15, 2019, 12:21:13 PM
Obviously, I would like 'em all - but if I had to pick just one of them, it would likely be Normandy '44.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 15, 2019, 12:23:15 PM
I like Normandy '44 a lot, but I might go with Holland if I had to choose just one.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 15, 2019, 12:27:14 PM
le sigh.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: tuna on March 15, 2019, 08:04:15 PM
I may do holland for my first ever. lol, still on the fence. Will I buy it and not play it!
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 15, 2019, 10:40:18 PM
What about D-Day At Omaha Beach?
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 16, 2019, 12:11:17 AM
Will I buy it and not play it!

Yes...Duh.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 16, 2019, 06:59:45 AM
I'll do you a favour, Tuna - you buy it, and I'll play it for you :ROFL:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 20, 2019, 10:05:27 AM
Holland '44 came today. #chuffed  :)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 20, 2019, 10:41:52 AM
Excellent! Where did you get it from, if you don't mind me asking - the cheapest I've seen it is at 'Games Lore'.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 20, 2019, 11:38:53 AM
Holland '44 came today. #chuffed  :)

Have fun.  :bigthumb:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 20, 2019, 11:41:41 AM
I'm very close to, as TC would say, pulling the trigger on this one  ;)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 20, 2019, 11:43:22 AM
DO IT!  :D
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 20, 2019, 11:45:35 AM
There's even a free scenario using just the small northern map for you space challenged folks....

https://www.boardgamegeek.com/filepage/155287/holland-44-northern-scenario

Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 20, 2019, 11:51:14 AM
....you mean those of us who not posses a huge custom-hand-built gaming table?  :D
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 20, 2019, 11:52:31 AM
Yeah... you lot.  :hehe:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 20, 2019, 12:00:39 PM
Maybe I should try Ikea?..............................no, perhaps not a good idea...........
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 20, 2019, 01:01:50 PM
 :sick:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 20, 2019, 02:54:09 PM
Excellent! Where did you get it from, if you don't mind me asking - the cheapest I've seen it is at 'Games Lore'.
Second Chance Games  ;D

I bought this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0016FQK1Q/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_3p_dp_1

It means I can use the dining table, close it up when we want to eat at the table, then put it back out - and because it closes over, the cat can't mess with the pieces overnight either

It's not the right size for the full map, but it is when you move the main map over the small map...which I can't see being an issue
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 20, 2019, 03:07:38 PM
 :bigthumb:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bbmike on March 20, 2019, 04:29:22 PM
Excellent! Where did you get it from, if you don't mind me asking - the cheapest I've seen it is at 'Games Lore'.
Second Chance Games  ;D

I bought this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0016FQK1Q/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_3p_dp_1

It means I can use the dining table, close it up when we want to eat at the table, then put it back out - and because it closes over, the cat can't mess with the pieces overnight either

It's not the right size for the full map, but it is when you move the main map over the small map...which I can't see being an issue

 :o That puzzle thing is f***ing brilliant! I had no idea such things even existed. I'm going to have to get one now. I will use it on top of my mini game table and close it up between games. The cats won't (shouldn't?) be able to destroy my game between sessions! It also means I could have two different games running at the same time!  :D
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 20, 2019, 04:37:28 PM
It is a good idea. However, I don't think the closed size is quite big enough for a 'standard. map of 37" (94 cm). There again, they may do bigger ones.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bbmike on March 20, 2019, 06:09:07 PM
There's one that has a play area of 36" x25" (91cm x 63cm) which is more than enough room for a lot of my games.  :bigthumb:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 21, 2019, 02:52:47 AM
There's one that has a play area of 36" x25" (91cm x 63cm) which is more than enough room for a lot of my games.  :bigthumb:
The one I bought is 91x65. Like I said, the Holland '44 map is a bit too long...but rather handily, it's split into a big piece and a little piece. I figure I can pull the bigger piece over the smaller piece and it will fit. A compromise, but bearing in mind I was struggling for a place to put my board games, I thought it would be handy.

Having said that...I didn't know there was such a thing as a standard map size - in which case, I was wrong and my maps won't fit on this. I do admit to buying this without checking my other maps. It'll definitely do Warfighter, my LnL games and Conflict of Heroes.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bbmike on March 21, 2019, 07:48:31 AM
I don't think there is a standard board size but it seems like most of my game boards are about 34x22. Mind you, that could be that a lot of my games say GMT on the side. (http://www.aarcentral.com/emoti/HideEyes.gif)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 21, 2019, 07:53:09 AM
... a lot of my games say GMT on the side. (http://www.aarcentral.com/emoti/HideEyes.gif)

This. There are lots of "standard" sizes.  :P
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 21, 2019, 08:04:09 AM
STOP!!!!

My bad - standard size is 34" (86cm) not 37". I must of had a grey moment there. :-[
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 21, 2019, 08:08:32 AM
multiples of the 8.5x11 sheet are normal in the US b/c of printing press paper rolls/sizes - less cutting = lower cost

8/5 x 11
11 x 17
17 x 22
22 x 34


the other multiples you'll see are base-6 multiples b/c 12x18 is the base sheet size you print on in order to cut down to an 11x17 bleed

12 x 18
18 x 24
24 x 36
36 x 48

That's just how the printing industry in the US measures paper sizes when they load the drum rolls in the presses


Over in Europe/Asia, you've got the A-series size papers, and most maps end up on A2 or A3 size paper.  I've never seen an A1 size map, but I've seen a few A4 sized ones.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 21, 2019, 08:10:04 AM
STOP!!!!

My bad - standard size is 34" (86cm) not 37". I must of had a grey moment there. :-[

Most of my moments are grey these days
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 22, 2019, 04:46:26 PM
Holland '44 came today. #chuffed  :)

Well............have you got it on the table yet? We're waiting for a report - especially since I'm thinking of getting it as well :-)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 23, 2019, 02:33:30 PM
Holland '44 came today. #chuffed  :)

Well............have you got it on the table yet? We're waiting for a report - especially since I'm thinking of getting it as well :-)
Actually, no - not yet. I was reading the LnL Blood and Bridges rules the last couple of weeks, so I am running with that.

Here's the "gaming matt" in action
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FmCawUxWAX4bJufs8
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 25, 2019, 07:42:44 AM
JD if you're interested in space exploration, you might like SpaceCorp (https://www.gmtgames.com/p-613-spacecorp.aspx). I was finally able to get it to the table yesterday and it was a load of fun. It has a dedicated solo version that is quite enjoyable.

It's a tad expensive over here, though; can't imagine what it might cost in the UK. :(
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 25, 2019, 06:35:59 PM
Looks interesting BC, but I'm gamed out at the mo. When I get my teeth into Holland '44 and if I enjoy it, I may well buy the other ones mentioned. I might even get them anyway as retirement projects.

I was playing LnL Blood and Bridges the other day (Sunday) and if you don't over think the rules, they can be quite simple. I was really enjoying it. Example - the Formation Impulse...I had  infantry loaded on an APC and I wanted to unload them and I was thinking "Am I able to unload them and then fire with the APC?"...after stopping over thinking it, I realised that I can do one of several things and the unload was under the Movement order...so I couldn't fire. But it's those kinds of things that sometimes get me bogged down.

Anyway - I had a successful few impulses...bit gutted when my M48 platoon (x3) rolled 3 die each and every dice rolled was less than the required 4!! 11 dice (one had +2 for being with an HQ) and they were all less than 4. Gutted

I would say one of my weaknesses with board games is believing (after a turn or two) that I know the rules and don't check...and it's times like that where I forget to add/remove modifiers. So when I was playing on Sunday, I was constantly referring to the rules.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 25, 2019, 08:04:33 PM
but I'm gamed out at the mo



Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 26, 2019, 02:13:24 AM
lol

What  did I say  :'(
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 26, 2019, 05:53:11 AM
To correct my earlier lapse of sanity, I've also ordered Ardennes '44. I couldn't find Normandy '44 (at Second Chance Games).

I was going to purchase the mounted maps for Holland '44 - but decided I'd rather have another game (in case, you know...they go out of print) than mounted maps  :bigthumb:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 26, 2019, 07:24:05 AM
Nope, I can't find it at any of the UK retailers.

There is this one on BGG store, but he wants a daft price for it.

https://www.boardgamegeek.com/geekmarket/product/1739356

My copy of Holland '44 should arrive tomorrow.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 26, 2019, 07:49:56 AM
Thanks for the heads up - but I'm good with Ardennes and Holland for the moment. I likely won't get into either of them for some time anyway!
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 26, 2019, 08:19:24 AM
Not sure if you're aware, but you can download the rules for all the '4X games from the GMT site and there are Vassal mods for them all.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 26, 2019, 09:42:29 AM
Not sure if you're aware, but you can download the rules for all the '4X games from the GMT site and there are Vassal mods for them all.
Thanks.

I'm not a fan of vassal myself. In all honesty,  for me a board game holds something very specific that you can't get from a computer game...tangible feeling. The idea of playing a board game on a computer doesn't fill me with glee. I tried to love Conflict of Heroes by Matrix Games but it just didn't click.

For me, board gaming is about getting the game out. The setup. Physically moving units. Physically checking LoS. Physically rolling dice. It's about the often quaint map graphics. It's about picking up the manual to re-read a rule.

That's board gaming. Playing them on PC is as mental to me as clipping corners on chits is to BH.  :biggrin:

Having said that, I do have Heroes of Stalingrad which I thought captured the essence of boardgaming whilst not having all those tangible "feel" aspects.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 26, 2019, 10:07:37 AM
lol

What  did I say  :'(

LOL. Just messing with you on the being 'gamed out' part.  :)

I'm much the same, JD, though my problem is 'analysis paralysis' - when I actually do have time to play a game, I can't decide what I want to play. Inevitably it means needing to sit down and read a manual instead of actually putting something on the table and diving right into it.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 26, 2019, 10:22:08 AM
Not sure if you're aware, but you can download the rules for all the '4X games from the GMT site and there are Vassal mods for them all.
Thanks.

I'm not a fan of vassal myself. In all honesty,  for me a board game holds something very specific that you can't get from a computer game...tangible feeling. The idea of playing a board game on a computer doesn't fill me with glee. I tried to love Conflict of Heroes by Matrix Games but it just didn't click.

For me, board gaming is about getting the game out. The setup. Physically moving units. Physically checking LoS. Physically rolling dice. It's about the often quaint map graphics. It's about picking up the manual to re-read a rule.

That's board gaming. Playing them on PC is as mental to me as clipping corners on chits is to BH.  :biggrin:

Having said that, I do have Heroes of Stalingrad which I thought captured the essence of boardgaming whilst not having all those tangible "feel" aspects.

I'm not a great fan of Vassal, although I do use to play with a couple of buddies very occasionally. The point for me is that its useful to use when looking at a game that you are interested in buying, especially if you can preview the rules. In addition, it does let me look at games that I do not physically have room to set up and leave that way - Ardennes '44 being one such game.

Like you, I enjoy having the game components which is why I almost never play wargames on the PC.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 27, 2019, 08:36:04 AM
Holland '44 arrived today  ;D
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 27, 2019, 09:13:11 AM
 :bigthumb:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 27, 2019, 02:32:04 PM
Pics or it didn't happen!  ;)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 27, 2019, 03:04:37 PM
There now!
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 27, 2019, 03:09:18 PM
 :bigthumb:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 27, 2019, 03:24:47 PM
 :bigthumb: :bigthumb:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 27, 2019, 05:57:50 PM
There now!
Jesus bob - what did you take that picture with? A bin?  ;D

You'll likely get this out before me so I'd be very pleased to hear your impressions.

Also, I know you had Normandy '44...did you say you had Ardennes '44? If so, what did you think?
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 27, 2019, 06:01:49 PM
 :bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 27, 2019, 06:25:30 PM
There now!
Jesus bob - what did you take that picture with? A bin?  ;D

You'll likely get this out before me so I'd be very pleased to hear your impressions.

Also, I know you had Normandy '44...did you say you had Ardennes '44? If so, what did you think?

I'm no great hand when it comes to taking pictures, I must admit - and it was only my phone camera.

Right, I have now cut out and sorted Holland '44 into a GMT tray, but obviously not clipped 'em yet.
As usual, the printing is excellent with little or no colour bleed, but the die cutting is not the best I've ever seen, so a lot of care required. I use a scalpel to seperate the strips from the sprue.

Yes, I had Normandy '44 and played it a lot. Its a superb game if you can get a copy. It only covers the first 20 or so days, and it left me wanting an extension to carry it on a bit further. It is a first class game.

I don't have Ardennes '44 unfortunately, as I don't have the room to set it up and its  bit out of my price range at present. However, I have the rules downloaded and the Vassal mod so I have had a bit of a tinker with iike all the other games in the 4X series, it is first class.

Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Bison on March 27, 2019, 07:12:19 PM
Holland 44 is a lot of fun. The one downside of the series is some of the map layouts are a bit awkward. Ukraine 43 might be the most peculiar because the maps are offset which makes covering with plexi a bit of a pain for example.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 27, 2019, 07:16:42 PM
Stalingrad '42 will be a big game - 3 maps!
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 27, 2019, 07:34:54 PM
Stalingrad '42 will be a big game - 3 maps!

Yeah, I'm going to have issues with room for that baby! But maybe it has smaller scenarios on single maps.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 27, 2019, 07:38:24 PM
Yes it does have some smaller scenarios according to the GMT page for it. Be nice to play it in all its glory, though  ;)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 28, 2019, 06:13:42 AM
At the risk of annoying BH, what do you use to clip?

I've still not plucked up the courage to spend the money on a 2mm set of Oregon clippers.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 28, 2019, 06:19:19 AM
 :waiting:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 28, 2019, 06:37:08 AM
:waiting:
It is just an itsy bitsy 2mm  :D
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 28, 2019, 06:48:25 AM
I've always used a fairly decent size of nail clipper, but I try and clip as little off as possible anyway - minimalist corner clipping?  :)

From what I gather, 2.5mm clippers seem to be the most widely used size as they are suitable for a variety of counters from 1/2" up to 3/4", but maybe some of the guys who own such luxurious equipment can confirm that.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 28, 2019, 06:52:19 AM
I have the 2.5mm and it works nicely for a variety of counter sizes.

I may pick up the 2 and 3mm clippers just to round out my collection.


* "round out" see what I did there, Barth?  ;)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 28, 2019, 07:23:14 AM
Why exactly is Britain so shite with board gaming?

The online shops leave ALOT to be desired when it comes to actually looking for anything. When you do find something that interests you, it's often listed as out of stock.

I can't even get GMT Counter Trays now. All out of stock. There is eBay which lists them (from Italy) at £3.70 each with £20+ postage with additional £4+ per item! So ordering 10 costs £37.00 with an additional ££58.41 - I shit you not!
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 28, 2019, 07:44:46 AM
Why exactly is Britain so shite with board gaming?


Bc on your side of the pond, whenever someone mentions "wargaming" everyone immediately thinks of "toy soldiers"
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 28, 2019, 07:57:12 AM
Why exactly is Britain so shite with board gaming?

The online shops leave ALOT to be desired when it comes to actually looking for anything. When you do find something that interests you, it's often listed as out of stock.

I can't even get GMT Counter Trays now. All out of stock. There is eBay which lists them (from Italy) at £3.70 each with £20+ postage with additional £4+ per item! So ordering 10 costs £37.00 with an additional ££58.41 - I shit you not!

I just get my counter trays direct from GMT since  the weight is very low. I can get 10 for the same price as you would pay for 4 in the UK (approx £15 last time I purchased).
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 28, 2019, 08:33:59 AM
Why exactly is Britain so shite with board gaming?

The online shops leave ALOT to be desired when it comes to actually looking for anything. When you do find something that interests you, it's often listed as out of stock.

I can't even get GMT Counter Trays now. All out of stock. There is eBay which lists them (from Italy) at £3.70 each with £20+ postage with additional £4+ per item! So ordering 10 costs £37.00 with an additional ££58.41 - I shit you not!
I just get my counter trays direct from GMT since  the weight is very low. I can get 10 for the same price as you would pay for 4 in the UK (approx £15 last time I purchased).
:bigthumb:

Unfortunately, when I log in to GMT and order, it clears the postage and says there's no valid postage option for my area  :'(

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Shipping Via
No shipping methods were found for your shipping address.


*EDIT*
I picked some up from here
https://ugg2nd.de/index.php
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bbmike on March 28, 2019, 09:13:27 AM
Check to see if you can get the GMT trays through Amazon UK.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 28, 2019, 09:21:20 AM
Anytime I've tried to order counter trays on Amazon, they have been ridiculously expensive.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bbmike on March 28, 2019, 09:25:44 AM
Yeah, I get mine direct. But for JD I thought it might be an option.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 28, 2019, 10:53:10 AM
Check to see if you can get the GMT trays through Amazon UK.

Nope - trust me, I've checked just about every UK source, few as they are, and there is nowhere cheaper than buying direct from GMT.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 28, 2019, 10:56:43 AM
Check to see if you can get the GMT trays through Amazon UK.

Nope - trust me, I've checked just about every UK source, few as they are, and there is nowhere cheaper than buying direct from GMT.
Bob - how do you do it though? It said there was no shipping option for my location? Perhaps they think Newcastle is a closer country than Colchester  :ROFL:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 28, 2019, 10:57:58 AM
Maybe things have changed since I last ordered, but I've ordered from them twice with out any issues.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 28, 2019, 11:15:15 AM
Gotcha.

When I first setup the order, it gave me 3 options - all NON-ASIA. I choose the $9.50 then it said I had an account and as soon as I logged in, it said there was no valid postal location.  :-\

Anyway - I've got some coming from Germany.

We're a bit shit in the UK for all things board gaming though. :waah:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 28, 2019, 11:17:53 AM
I'm sure Brexit will sort it all out for you  :D
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 28, 2019, 11:27:45 AM
Sounds like we should start a game company in the UK and sell locally.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 28, 2019, 11:27:57 AM
Gotcha.

When I first setup the order, it gave me 3 options - all NON-ASIA. I choose the $9.50 then it said I had an account and as soon as I logged in, it said there was no valid postal location.  :-\

Anyway - I've got some coming from Germany.

We're a bit shit in the UK for all things board gaming though. :waah:

Did you create a GMT account?
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bbmike on March 28, 2019, 11:37:36 AM
There goes Bob, being all logical and stuff.   :D
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 28, 2019, 12:05:42 PM
Gotcha.

When I first setup the order, it gave me 3 options - all NON-ASIA. I choose the $9.50 then it said I had an account and as soon as I logged in, it said there was no valid postal location.  :-\

Anyway - I've got some coming from Germany.

We're a bit shit in the UK for all things board gaming though. :waah:

Did you create a GMT account?
That's what I'm saying. I filled the basket (if you will) and selected my delivery option and it then said I had an account and to login (when I put my email address in). When I logged in, that's when it told me there was no option for delivery for my location.

I saw something similar in a post (I think on BGG) afterwards when I was looking for UK suppliers. BoardGameGuru was listed, but (as is almost always the case with BoardGameGuru), it's something I was wanting so it's out of stock (not that I'm saying it's personal  :biggrin: )
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bbmike on March 28, 2019, 12:33:21 PM
You need some US board gaming friends to send you a care package.  :whistle:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 28, 2019, 02:44:59 PM
Gotcha.

When I first setup the order, it gave me 3 options - all NON-ASIA. I choose the $9.50 then it said I had an account and as soon as I logged in, it said there was no valid postal location.  :-\

Anyway - I've got some coming from Germany.

We're a bit shit in the UK for all things board gaming though. :waah:

Did you create a GMT account?
That's what I'm saying. I filled the basket (if you will) and selected my delivery option and it then said I had an account and to login (when I put my email address in). When I logged in, that's when it told me there was no option for delivery for my location.

I saw something similar in a post (I think on BGG) afterwards when I was looking for UK suppliers. BoardGameGuru was listed, but (as is almost always the case with BoardGameGuru), it's something I was wanting so it's out of stock (not that I'm saying it's personal  :biggrin: )

Yes, Guru do that a lot. I got my copy of Holland 44 from GamesLore - it was about £5 cheaper than anywhere else.

JD, it maybe would have been worth contacting the GMT help desk - they may not be aware that an ordering problem exists.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 28, 2019, 02:45:55 PM
GMT's live chat works really well.  :bigthumb:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 28, 2019, 02:49:02 PM
I just wen't through the order process without actually finalising it, and it worked OK for me. :bigthumb:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: judgedredd on March 28, 2019, 02:59:48 PM
I just wen't through the order process without actually finalising it, and it worked OK for me. :bigthumb:
To a UK address?

Going through it again, and logging in first, it allowed me to select the kind of delivery I wanted and then said No Shipping Options were available for my area. However, this time there was a button to Estimate Shipping Options...and it did work and allowed me to select
Non-Asia Overseas Air - US Postal Service $9.50

But I've got some coming from Germany now...but at least I know.  :applause:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 28, 2019, 03:01:19 PM
 :bigthumb:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 28, 2019, 03:03:33 PM
but at least I know.  :applause:



Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 28, 2019, 03:46:24 PM


Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Barthheart on March 28, 2019, 04:38:53 PM
You are one weird dude......  :idiot2:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 28, 2019, 04:42:48 PM
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/e5fe1e3b040779761983fa43152e2e5c/tenor.gif?itemid=9789067)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 28, 2019, 05:14:40 PM
If you watched all that, you not only know half the battle, you know the other half now, too.

You are one weird dude......  :idiot2:

Considering this august company, I'm not quite sure how to take that.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 28, 2019, 05:16:31 PM
As a compliment - undoubtedly.

..and well deserved, I might add  :2funny:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: BanzaiCat on March 28, 2019, 05:18:28 PM
Well, again, considering THIS august company, that's a helluva compliment, Barth. :)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: Bison on March 28, 2019, 06:19:33 PM
GMT trays are perfect to house lovingly clipped counters.
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bbmike on March 28, 2019, 06:22:29 PM
GMT trays are perfect to house lovingly clipped counters.

 :2thumbs:
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: mirth on March 28, 2019, 06:28:15 PM
GMT trays are perfect to house lovingly clipped counters.



(https://media1.tenor.com/images/e5fe1e3b040779761983fa43152e2e5c/tenor.gif?itemid=9789067)
Title: Re: New single player game wanted
Post by: bob48 on March 28, 2019, 06:29:50 PM
Affirmative.