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I am, admittedly, a half hearted wargamer. I like the idea of being a grognard more than the actually work of being one. I have played them all, WITE, WITW, CW2, DC:CB, WITP: AE, etc etc. Fun stuff but nothing has "immersed" me more than Barbarossa. The decision mechanism, with its accompanying personality modifiers among high command, has sucked me in. I am engrossed with this game that has done the best job ever, IMHO, of modelling the linkage between performance on the battlefield and the whims of superiors. I have read many books on the struggles that Lee faced with the political goals of Richmond or Washington trying to fight the British on one hand and the Continental Congress on the other. But this game has made that conflict thrillingly come to life.

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Well done! I am very impressed. Now how about an American Civil War game where you play Lee or McClellan and Lincoln and Davis sabotage your best efforts???

I agree wholeheartedly. A work of genius.

This game is precisely the kind of war game that I've wished for for a long time. I chose "Moscow or Bust!" during the opening turn, only to be faced next turn with a decree by the Führer that focus should be directed against Leningrad and Rostov. [:D] It's certainly interesting to not be omnipotent for a change.

you wait when you take Leningrad or Rostov or both, and he changes his mind and wants Moscow or something else[:D][;)]

Hi Kronlog,

If you've opted for the 'Moscow or Bust' strategy Hitler's choice won't affect you as your Victory conditions are set on Moscow.

However Hitler's preferences do impact on all decisions as any that favour his preferred objective will be cheaper (PP's) and those that don't will be costlier. You can see this in the 'Option Cost' report which is also the last one in any Decision Report Bundle.

Cheers,
Cameron

ORIGINAL: lancer

Hi Kronlog,

If you've opted for the 'Moscow or Bust' strategy Hitler's choice won't affect you as your Victory conditions are set on Moscow.

However Hitler's preferences do impact on all decisions as any that favour his preferred objective will be cheaper (PP's) and those that don't will be costlier. You can see this in the 'Option Cost' report which is also the last one in any Decision Report Bundle.

Cheers,
Cameron

Ok, thank you. Though I think I'll make a half-hearted attempt at some of his objectives for role playing reasons. Again, this is truly a great game! [:)]