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John Tiller

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 6:41 pm
by Schani59
I heard that John Tiller passed away a few days ago. I am to miss his touch in wargames. I have 22 of his
titles. Rest in peace.

RE: John Tiller

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 7:09 pm
by IdahoNYer
Thanks for posting that to forum Schani59 - I'm sure many of us have a number of his titles, taking us old board wargamers into the PC.

Saw this
John Tiller passing

RE: John Tiller

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:02 pm
by RangerJoe
There is a thread on the General Forum here:

https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.a ... age=1&key=

May he Rest In Peace.

RE: John Tiller

Posted: Sat May 01, 2021 8:43 am
by HansBolter
Great man. Great games.

RIP

RE: John Tiller

Posted: Sat May 01, 2021 5:00 pm
by rustysi
He will be missed. RIP.

RE: John Tiller

Posted: Sat May 01, 2021 7:38 pm
by Dili
Indeed, RIP John Tiller.

RE: John Tiller

Posted: Sat May 01, 2021 8:22 pm
by pontiouspilot
Has anyone played his games by e-mail? I still play his tactical level WW2 game versus computer. Although I haven't searched extensively for better, I still find his games a good challenge.

RE: John Tiller

Posted: Sat May 01, 2021 10:04 pm
by Talon_XBMCX
I have played the Tiller Panzer Campaign series by email = great fun. Also have a few of the tactical games. You can find email opponents for all of the Tiller games at https://www.theblitz.club if you are interested.

RE: John Tiller

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 4:45 pm
by jeffk3510
ORIGINAL: pontiouspilot

Has anyone played his games by e-mail? I still play his tactical level WW2 game versus computer. Although I haven't searched extensively for better, I still find his games a good challenge.

Schani (op) and I have been playing turns every month for probably over 10 years by PBEM - works great. John Tiller's Campaign Series (West Front/East Front)

One of my favorite games on all times - West Front. Possibly for just the music alone

I still remember getting it from Hastings in Hutchinson KS after a dentist appointment - I'd guess over 20+ years ago. Brought home Sid Meier's Gettysburg at the same time.

They just don't make games like they used to.

Talon is correct - Blitz is a good place to look at for JT games

RE: John Tiller

Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 12:32 pm
by Schani59
Yes Jeff and I play and correspond frequently thanks to John Tiller's great games.

Okay Jeff I know you are busy with the kids baseball and other activities. You won 'Checkmate on Kakazu Ridge'. So your choice of scenarios you prairie baboon.[:D]

RE: John Tiller

Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 8:13 pm
by DD696
One of the greats of this game, Joe Wilkerson, designed the Budapest '45 scenario. No doubt, he is off to do other great deeds for such as us.