Memoir '44

[GJK]

ORIGINAL: sterckxe

ORIGINAL: GJK
I'm excited to get my copy; I originally was looking for something a step up from Memoir that me and my boys could play together

Have you taken a look at Tide of Iron ?

Greetz,

Eddy Sterckx

Yeah, thought about TOI but then read too many "it's just a dice-fest" remarks on BGG.com. I take those with a grain of salt though; I wouldn't mind seeing a game being played.

[GJK]

ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd

I think Tide of Iron might be my next step. I'm enjoying Memoir '44 with my daughter and she's enjoying it, but I'd have to stay with miniatures to keep her interested I think. I might even get the air pack addon first

I like the card system. However, I do realise that it introduces a level of luck...but then so do dice, right?

Oh, for sure. However, in the case of CC:E, your whole situation depends on what cards you have in your hand. Your opponent could charge up to your stronghold knowing (or guessing) that you don't have a "Fire" card and thus can't do anything about it. Fans of the game claim that it adds a level of intensity and simulates cowarding or "they didn't see them in time" or whatever. Bah, wasn't for me.

COH could be played using mini's, an extra expense though obviously.

[105mm Howitzer]

Got TOI as well, rules are more fleshed out than Mem44. It's got a different feel to Mem, more tactical based for starters. Still, an enjoyable experience.

[Rooster]

I've got Commands and Colors Ancients and it's pretty easy to find a game on VASSAL.  I like the feel of the game... it's about right in terms of scale and movement.  The thing with M44 is that the scale looks a little wonky.

[JudgeDredd]

Just to let you all know...Days of Wonder sent me a jiffy bag full of tiles because I was missing a couple of river ones.

[Rooster]

Excellent news Judge... very good customer service!

[Sarge]

Tide Of Iron “build your own platoon “ sounds like an fantastic idea till you take a look at the cheap figures that don’t really fit in there base , falling out over crowded imposable to move with out siding which as we all know is not that good idea on printed boards.

[JudgeDredd]

So is Tide of Iron quality a bit suspect Sarge?

[Sarge]

The boards and terrain are fantastic but the figures fall way short..

Most players after one or two set ups look for alternative ways to represent platoons , the problem is their 1/72 plastic figures with an molded peg to mount on base.

[Sarge]

ORIGINAL: GJK

Anybody played "Conflict of Heroes"? I've pre-ordered it (going through a 2nd printing already) and have the rulebook printed out ready to go; actually started reading it and this looks to be a cool game that has ASL like components but plays like Combat Commander: Europe without the random luck of card-driven game. IOW, it has walls, stone and wood buildings, mortars, HMG's, other obvious weapons, opportunity fire (defensive fire) and more akin to ASL with the learning curve of the latter (CC:E, which I'd say is a step above Memoir - and you don't need the appropriate "card" in order to fire). Also comes with nice and large 1" counters. BGG.com has some good info on the game as well.

WoW................. thanks for the info looks fantastic [;)]

[GJK]

Yeah, I've read the rules for COH and I'm ready to go - it's going to be a good game, no doubt. Just heard that the 2nd print run is delayed a bit as the entire lot is going to Europe because they over committed. They're even contemplating on just going ahead and starting a 3rd print run now, so it has become quite popular.

[EagleMountainDK]

ORIGINAL: Sarge

ORIGINAL: GJK

Anybody played "Conflict of Heroes"? I've pre-ordered it (going through a 2nd printing already) and have the rulebook printed out ready to go; actually started reading it and this looks to be a cool game that has ASL like components but plays like Combat Commander: Europe without the random luck of card-driven game. IOW, it has walls, stone and wood buildings, mortars, HMG's, other obvious weapons, opportunity fire (defensive fire) and more akin to ASL with the learning curve of the latter (CC:E, which I'd say is a step above Memoir - and you don't need the appropriate "card" in order to fire). Also comes with nice and large 1" counters. BGG.com has some good info on the game as well.

WoW................. thanks for the info looks fantastic [;)]

It sure does, wets my appetite for board wargaming again. Any one knows how it compares to "Combat Commander"?

I still have ASL Beginner 1 and the first Lock N' Loaded game with unpunched counters.... Not really sure what went wrong [:'(][:D]

[Veldor]

ORIGINAL: 105mm Howitzer

Any news as of the date it's gonna be released ? Got the boardgame, pretty nice ( for a non -wargame, that is)
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For the greater Days of Wonder fans I've found out the XBOX game is only $10.00... With $7.50 additional for the European Map and likely another $7.50 for the addon once available. At that price I can't pass it up. It looks like there are litterly thousands of people who have bought the game by the looks of things.

I looked into the PC Version but its subscription based (You have to pay each year to keep playing) and costs more to begin with.

I like the board games.. and may still get them.. But I will use the XBOX game to get others hooked first.

I guess thats good news. If Memoir is next.. It likely will be $10.00 too for the base game anyway..

I'd like to pickup all the Memoir boardgames. They and their rules are polished enough in looks to actually entice others to try them. I don't see Conflict of Heroes working due to the lack of that. It appeals to me as a long time wargamer, but isn't going to entice anyone else I know anymore than me pulling out my old copy of Squad Leader.

PS. I did find a free demo for Days of Wonders Ticket to Ride on Xbox Live. Gonna try it now before buying...

[Veldor]

Where would be the best (ie. cheapest) place to order the full Memoir lineup including all expansions?

Also it looks like Tide of Iron has the same visual appeal? How does that game compare?

Lastly does Battlelore play like Memoir or totally different? Certainly looks similar...

[ioticus]

ORIGINAL: Veldor

Where would be the best (ie. cheapest) place to order the full Memoir lineup including all expansions?

Also it looks like Tide of Iron has the same visual appeal? How does that game compare?

Lastly does Battlelore play like Memoir or totally different? Certainly looks similar...

I'm buying them from superherogameland.com like I buy most all my boardgames and RPGs from. I find they usually have the best prices.