Thus far....

[Grognard Gunny]

A couple of observations from a newbie:

1) The game system is very well designed for a simplistic game. (That statement made in a relatively understated mode, in that this game COULD be made MUCH more complex.)

2) Having said that.... I'm only now getting all the rules down pat, and some of them are well beyond what I have seen before in my travels. (i.e. I'm used to the old "my turn, your turn" type of movement system, not the "my single stack, your single stack".) This precludes extremely large scenarios, say a Division vs a Division conflict.

3) I see in these forums (often) a desire to cover every contingency. THAT cannot be done.... about the best that can be done is to mimic reality but STILL make the game playable. That has been done and is best kept that way.

4) The graphics and game pieces are excellent, self explanatory and lend themselves well to those of us who are somewhat "handicapped". (That's an inside joke about those of us with arthritic hands.)

5) I like the historical aspects of the game and how it affects the movement and utilization of the units without over complicating the game.... making it a historical piece rather than "remember the rule" ordeal. Much the better!

6) If there is a flaw in the "pie", it IS because more attention is made TO the historical aspects of the individual scenarios. For a purist, this is a good thing, but makes for some very one sided scenarios (Not much fun in one on one competition.)

At any rate, you have a convert here and I hope to continue on in the games, in these forums and eventually in some Vassal competitions.

GG