Front Page

Content

Authors

Game Index

Forums

Site Tools

Submissions

About

KK
Kevin Klemme
March 09, 2020
35133 2
Hot
KK
Kevin Klemme
January 27, 2020
20816 0
Hot
KK
Kevin Klemme
August 12, 2019
7404 0
Hot
O
oliverkinne
December 19, 2023
3964 0
Hot
O
oliverkinne
December 14, 2023
3485 0
Hot

Mycelia Board Game Review

Board Game Reviews
O
oliverkinne
December 12, 2023
2074 0
O
oliverkinne
December 07, 2023
2582 0

River Wild Board Game Review

Board Game Reviews
O
oliverkinne
December 05, 2023
2250 0
O
oliverkinne
November 30, 2023
2494 0
J
Jackwraith
November 29, 2023
3009 0
Hot
O
oliverkinne
November 28, 2023
1971 0
S
Spitfireixa
October 24, 2023
3690 0
Hot
O
oliverkinne
October 17, 2023
2617 0
O
oliverkinne
October 10, 2023
2460 0
O
oliverkinne
October 09, 2023
2286 0
O
oliverkinne
October 06, 2023
2504 0

Outback Crossing Review

Board Game Reviews
×
Bugs: Recent Topics Paging, Uploading Images & Preview (11 Dec 2020)

Recent Topics paging, uploading images and preview bugs require a patch which has not yet been released.

Holdfast: Eastfront and Holdfast: Atlantic Review

More
25 Sep 2017 08:24 #255084 by Matt Thrower

Whatever happened to block games? Fifteen years ago, Hammer of the Scots was crushing all other starter wargames with woad-stained wood. Then, after a few more releases, it all went quiet. It's all the more mysterious because they're still around, and they're still awesome. Julius Caesar is a fascinating exercise in ancient armies. And it's not alone: carrying the banner into the future is the Holdfast series from Worthington Games.

Read more...

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
01 Oct 2017 20:04 #255085 by DukeofChutney
I've got columbia's Eastfront, which i love the mechanics of, but it is a longish session for even a 6 month scenario (about 3-5 hours). My worry with Holdfast Russia is that i'd find it a bit too simple. Block Combat mechanics of themselves don't really grab me, i do like the hidden info obviously but most of the best block games bring something else to the party, even if it is just smart map design (Hammers main feat). How long does Holdfast Russia play? As for Atlantic, i've seen mixed reviews of this, but this might be because its a re imagining of the old AH War at Sea and some it misses some peoples expectations. I like the idea of a naval game, but i doubt my main opponent would be interested in it.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
02 Oct 2017 04:54 #255090 by Matt Thrower

DukeofChutney wrote: I've got columbia's Eastfront, which i love the mechanics of, but it is a longish session for even a 6 month scenario (about 3-5 hours). My worry with Holdfast Russia is that i'd find it a bit too simple. Block Combat mechanics of themselves don't really grab me, i do like the hidden info obviously but most of the best block games bring something else to the party, even if it is just smart map design (Hammers main feat). How long does Holdfast Russia play?


Varies by scenario. Most of them take 2-3 hours. You can argue that it's too simple, but for all that simplicity it presents both players with challenging decisions each turn which are an acceptable facsimile for history. As either side it's all about protecting your supply lines, balancing offence and refits, how fast you can afford to advance and timing offensive and defensive moves with the weather.

If it can achieve that every turn - which I feel it does - simplicity is a boon, not a problem.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
02 Oct 2017 07:00 #255092 by Mr. White
Still playing block games. Played Hammer about two months ago:
fortressat.com/forum/35-mos-eisley-canti...ng?start=3900#252164

With a decade and a half of playing them, I think I've settled on my three favorite being Hammer of the Scots, War of 1812, and Julius Caesar. Hammer's a stone classic. 1812, I dig the simultaneous orders, beautifully hand-drawn map (maybe my favorite of all wargames), and simple rules. Julius Casear is a refinement on the Hammer system, and I will agree, has less flavor than Richard III or Crusader Rex, but it's just damn easy to play. I'd like to enjoy RIII more than I do, its a gorgeous game, but I don't play it enough so all the subtle unit differences and exceptions escape me each game.
The following user(s) said Thank You: Brewmiester

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: Gary Sax
Time to create page: 0.650 seconds