If you only had one war game...
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BigMik1
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I would give the person Steel Panthers. Easy to get started and it will get you hooked on wargames for sure. Then when they are begging for more I will hand them TOAW:COW and a bunch of downloaded scenarios. I love the scenarios TOAW has, I am playing one about a situation in Zimbabwe!! From the obscure to the widely know military situations it's a wargamer's dream. Then I will give them the Combat Mission series and let them jump for joy!!
Oppps, you said just one.....well I couldn't help it! :devious:
BigMik1
Oppps, you said just one.....well I couldn't help it! :devious:
BigMik1
Scout Out
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TOAW-COW would be the one computer game.:hurray:
World in Flames the one Boardgame. :clap:
One deck of Playing Cards :joy: as backup in case of power failure or worse.
World in Flames the one Boardgame. :clap:
One deck of Playing Cards :joy: as backup in case of power failure or worse.
Patrocles
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well...from the few wargames I sampled I would have to say Combat Mission: Barbarossa to Berlin. I've never tried TOAW but it sounds quite good from all the positive commments.
Alkiviadis
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Cmbb
Priest
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Boardgame - Probably Afrika Korp
Computer - TOAW ACOW
Computer - TOAW ACOW
RhondaBrwn
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Talonsoft for Beginners!
If I was trying to get someone hooked on computer wargaming, I would start with Talonsoft's Gettysburg (Battleground Series). It's a bit dated, but:
1. Extremely popular topic (can combine exposure to the game with a viewing of the Gettysburg movie).
2. Decent graphics and sound (even though you eventually want to turn off the videos)which makes it visually appealing.
3. Historically accurate so you can read about the battle and then relive the action.
4. Game mechanics are fairly simple and easily taught.
Games like COAW are great, but really a bit overwhelming for someone getting their first exposure to wargaming.
Talonsoft's Campaign Series would be my next choice if someone really likes the idea of modern warfare and small unit action.
If I was trying to get someone hooked on computer wargaming, I would start with Talonsoft's Gettysburg (Battleground Series). It's a bit dated, but:
1. Extremely popular topic (can combine exposure to the game with a viewing of the Gettysburg movie).
2. Decent graphics and sound (even though you eventually want to turn off the videos)which makes it visually appealing.
3. Historically accurate so you can read about the battle and then relive the action.
4. Game mechanics are fairly simple and easily taught.
Games like COAW are great, but really a bit overwhelming for someone getting their first exposure to wargaming.
Talonsoft's Campaign Series would be my next choice if someone really likes the idea of modern warfare and small unit action.
viridomaros
Member
TAOW: COW if only the company could continue improving the game or release the code