Affirmation Day
The Ring of Hills proofs arrived Thursday. I meant to mention it before, but the information was lost in the forest of pontification through which I've wandered the past couple of days.
Proof day is always an exciting day, a day of affirmation. Sure, we love gawking at the art as it comes in from the artists (Those of you that are unfamiliar with our games should take a look, it's really quite nice), and it's lots of fun to play test the game, but there is really nothing quite like opening the complete, made to specification proofs. We all love games, and opening a new one is not only exciting in itself, but also proof that we have made it through the maze of problems and added a new addition to our catalog.
I think Ring of Hills will be something special. It adds a lot of firsts to the Lock 'n Load game system--wire-guided missiles, air support, thermal imagers, and an eight-sided die (not included in the module). I wouldn't say the Falkland conflict was an asymetrical war, at least not as we now employ the term, but certainly the two forces were significally different. The British troops, which consisted of paratroops, marines, and Ghurkas, were the elite of the British army. Conversely, most of the Argentines were conscripts, although the South American country used commandoes in the initial assault, and marines in the subsequent defense of the island.The British fought with consistent courage and valour; the Argentines, although not consistent, did display amazing courage and tactical skill on occassion. All in all, the type of stuff wargamers enjoy gaming.
Okay, who's that snoring in the back of the room?
I know, I know... my wargame drone is putting my readers who think of me as a writer (there might be one of you) asleep. Hey! I warned you. This isn't only a blog about writing. It's a blog about "edgy book writing, clever game designing, and lucky life living." Or something like that.
In other words, it's a blog about creating. That and this need to share my thoughts.
See you tomorrow.
I think Ring of Hills will be something special. It adds a lot of firsts to the Lock 'n Load game system--wire-guided missiles, air support, thermal imagers, and an eight-sided die (not included in the module). I wouldn't say the Falkland conflict was an asymetrical war, at least not as we now employ the term, but certainly the two forces were significally different. The British troops, which consisted of paratroops, marines, and Ghurkas, were the elite of the British army. Conversely, most of the Argentines were conscripts, although the South American country used commandoes in the initial assault, and marines in the subsequent defense of the island.The British fought with consistent courage and valour; the Argentines, although not consistent, did display amazing courage and tactical skill on occassion. All in all, the type of stuff wargamers enjoy gaming.
Okay, who's that snoring in the back of the room?
I know, I know... my wargame drone is putting my readers who think of me as a writer (there might be one of you) asleep. Hey! I warned you. This isn't only a blog about writing. It's a blog about "edgy book writing, clever game designing, and lucky life living." Or something like that.
In other words, it's a blog about creating. That and this need to share my thoughts.
See you tomorrow.
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