Modern War

[scrane]

I was a playtester for Sword of Israel (nee David) in November to January of 2011-2012. The scenarios I played were mostly what I consider medium sized (2-3 battalions per side, 2-4 maps). The Israelis are tough tough tough, but the VCs are demanding so the Egyptians, Syrians and Jordanians all had scenarios that they won. Mostly by spoiling an Israeli victory.

The rules are a nice progression from PG. I don't know how much of what we playtested has survived to production, but the playtest rules made combined arms more natural and had ways of making well-trained troops better at moving/firing than poor troops. I won't be any more specific than that.

The playtest maps, while in a crude form, had some really cool terrain.

I'm looking forward to getting my pre-ordered copy, but I'm honestly even more interested in Korea!

Scott