good scenario design

[t1M0t8yk]

I'll be on the road with limited ability to post until Sunday, so this is my best chance to chime in.

I think good game and scenario design arguably boils down to a very simple question: does it create interesting decisions? Hugmenot and Shad are both on to that with the points they've made. One of Hugmenot's best points was that a good scenario has a sense of urgency. Tough decisions usually are a consequence.

One of Shad's best points is scenarios that reward a competent use of combined arms. I definitely seek that in tactical games. One of the things I'm looking for as I gain experience with PG is how it creates different decisions than the squad-based tactical games with which I have much more experience. One is at a different command level in PG than ASL, BoB, or CC; that should be reflected in the requirements for competent play.

I will add then that one way a scenario can really shine is if it puts one in a position to dispense with a standard approach and try something different.