tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4836956334020662322.post5251375529436924603..comments2024-01-13T03:07:48.472-08:00Comments on Map and Counters: SPI, SEELÖWE (1974)JCB IIIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490081362549015107noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4836956334020662322.post-7386811735341494652011-02-07T07:11:52.666-08:002011-02-07T07:11:52.666-08:00Greetings Again Kim:
Thanks, as always, for your ...Greetings Again Kim:<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for your kind words.<br /><br />I confess that I and my friends played this game quite a bit right after it came out; however, unlike a lot of Young's other titles it just didn't have any "staying power" for me. But then again, whenever I played the Germans, the weather always seemed to seriously gum up my plans, and when I JCB IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490081362549015107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4836956334020662322.post-67484019210757106452011-02-07T06:51:02.696-08:002011-02-07T06:51:02.696-08:00Wonderful review as always!
Seelowe has been and s...Wonderful review as always!<br />Seelowe has been and still is a favorite of mine that I play each year. I have the UK version also with it's much more colorful map and added in rough/hills hexes-at least something different to play on.Kim Meintsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4836956334020662322.post-25381601264475121482011-01-29T07:06:00.921-08:002011-01-29T07:06:00.921-08:00Good Morning Eric:
Thanks, as always for your enc...Good Morning Eric:<br /><br />Thanks, as always for your encouraging comments.<br /><br />The solitaire problem with "BRITAIN STANDS ALONE" is a thorny one. I am reminded that one of my opponents once observed that trying to experiment solitaire with the GMT design was a lot like trying to play "Texas Hold'em" while always being able to see your opponent's hole cards.JCB IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490081362549015107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4836956334020662322.post-51496227902151010512011-01-29T05:49:02.711-08:002011-01-29T05:49:02.711-08:00Excellent review, it's obvious you put a lot o...Excellent review, it's obvious you put a lot of time into it and know the game well. I love reading about the old 70's SPI games. I think one under appreciated aspect is the graphics. Almost monochrome but very clean, unambiguous and playable. "FIGHT ON THE BEACHES" might play better but what miserable colors and graphics.SPI's approach (born out of limited budgets I'm Ericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4836956334020662322.post-75506748991893423702011-01-28T11:15:03.713-08:002011-01-28T11:15:03.713-08:00Greetings John:
Thanks again for thinking of me a...Greetings John:<br /><br />Thanks again for thinking of me and my eccentric ramblings; I sincerely appreciate your interest!<br /><br />Best Regards, JoeJCB IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490081362549015107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4836956334020662322.post-35920305295555238092011-01-28T11:13:06.125-08:002011-01-28T11:13:06.125-08:00Greetings Eric:
As always, thank you for your kin...Greetings Eric:<br /><br />As always, thank you for your kind words.<br /><br />I guess, when it comes to a 'Seelowe' invasion game, what I would really like to see is a simulation that combines the playability (both F-T-F and solitaire) of Young's design, with the historical detail and rich operational texture of Werbaneth's treatment.<br /><br />In the meantime, I suppose that JCB IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490081362549015107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4836956334020662322.post-22216529918447098292011-01-28T10:19:51.128-08:002011-01-28T10:19:51.128-08:00We're happy to have spotlighted this article t...We're happy to have spotlighted this article today at consimworld.com. Keep up the great work, Joe!John Kranzhttp://www.consimworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4836956334020662322.post-74701674275620475642011-01-20T19:40:36.483-08:002011-01-20T19:40:36.483-08:00Joe, this is another terrific in-depth review. Ev...Joe, this is another terrific in-depth review. Even though you think this title is a disappointment, you exert quite meticulous care in the analysis of the game to the same degree seen in other simulations you like much better. Such even-handed treatment is commendable and very much appreciated!Eric Waltershttp://social.consimworld.com/profile/EricWalters?xg_source=profiles_memberListnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4836956334020662322.post-89049775750029559852011-01-15T21:35:05.655-08:002011-01-15T21:35:05.655-08:00Greetings Mark:
Thank you for your kind words.
...Greetings Mark:<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words. <br /><br />Presently, I am experimenting with the Zun Tzu online game platform; once I get a little more experience with it, I will probably try my luck at using it to make a few "screen captures" to help illustrate my next Game Analysis piece.<br /><br />Thanks Again and Best Regards, JoeJCB IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490081362549015107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4836956334020662322.post-11792775434462945312011-01-15T14:43:24.832-08:002011-01-15T14:43:24.832-08:00Another great review! I like the larger format! ...Another great review! I like the larger format! I enjoy the personal comments and the detailed sequence of play. Now if we could get examples of play with graphics......<br /><br />:)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15019824526574471382noreply@blogger.com