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Outstanding articles that are not necessarily linked to one particular game, but may have broad appeal to gamers.

Armchair Dragoons Fall Assembly 11-13 October

Join the Dragoons for an event with "...multiple tables for wargaming events, plus a large table for all-day monster wargaming across extended sessions."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 9/3/2024

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Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 4/29/2024

One of our Grognard members kindly submitted a scan of a fascinating early article about wargaming. The article is The History of Wargaming, by Martin Campion and Steven Patrick, and was in Strategy & Tactics, 1972, issue 33 used with permission from Decision Games.

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 4/4/2023

Campaigning and fast play WWII tactical rules

"The rules provided by Matt are designed to allow the fast play needed to cover so much potential action, so that friends can complete their campaign in a day." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, checks out a fast play campaign system offered by Matt Irsik in Warning Order, which is a free, online wargames journal. Check out the action in Norm's test run through, and why he concludes that "…Matt has provided us with an engine that gets things moving and helps ensure that a campaign can be fought through relatively quickly to a conclusion."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 8/10/2022

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Poster: Pat L.
Post Date: 6/26/2022

Poster: Pat L.
Post Date: 6/22/2022

Poster: Pat L.
Post Date: 5/26/2022

Gaming Conventions

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Grognard Challenge - Expanded Room for Comments! (6/25/2023)

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A Close Look at a Neglected Gem

Long overdue review of Victory Games' "Central America: America's Backyard War", written by Mark D.. In depth review covering rules, game features, and scenarios (one of the highlights of the game). Editor's note: I've been playing this game again after a long, long time, so I felt this article was worth re-publishing to maybe spark interest in the game...

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Date		Article Summary
9/14/2022		This is an original articl - Test to see how original articles work
1/8/2022		A Close Look at a Neglected Gem - Long overdue review of Victory Games' "Central America: America's Backyard War", written by Mark D.. In depth review covering rules, game features, and scenarios (one of the highlights of the game). Editor's note: I've been playing this game again after a long, long time, so I felt this article was worth re-publishing to maybe spark interest in the game...
5/15/2021		Falling Sky - Perfect Opening Moves - Roman (updated) - Is there such a thing as a "Perfect Opening Move" in any of GMT's COIN Series games? Mark D. shares his idea of a "perfect" opening turn for the Romans in Falling Sky. Enjoy. Editor's note added on 5/15/2021.
10/12/2020		Higlanders - Scenario for Vietnam: 1965-1975 - Experimental scenario for Vietnam: 1965-1975 created and shared by Mark D'Agosta.
4/11/2020		Battle for Russia - Game Turn Restrictions Summary - I'm finally getting to play this game, and am looking forward to it. There are a decent amount of "special rules" and restrictions that apply to either the Axis or Soviet player, depending on which turn it is. Rather than flipping back and forth in the rule book, I made a quick & dirty cheat sheet for myself which I have been using, and thought I'd share it. If anyone sees anything that's incorrect, please let me know via email at mark at grognard dot com. (updated 4/11/2020 to include rules for ignoring Rivers - Axis only on Turn 1; both sides on Turn 2)
12/22/2019		French "Low Density" Blues in Ici c'est la France! - Brief strategy article written by Mark D. that explains the concept of "Troop Density" and examines how that level can have a big impact on French and FLN play in the early stages of the game. Ici c'est la France! was designed by Kim Kanger and published by Legion Wargames in 2009. Outstanding game!
2/4/2019		Alone Against the Soviets - Brief review of VentoNuovo's title "Stalingrad: Inferno on the Volga" shared by Mark D.* for Grognard.com. Discusses the game mechanics that provide the game with the Stalingrad "feel"...*
10/21/2018		Land of the Two Rivers: Iraq War - Now on BGG! - Got the BGG listing for Land of the Two Rivers: Iraq War* approved and published! Playtesting is proceeding. Still working on better counters...*
10/15/2018		Land of the Two Rivers: Iraq War - First draft of rules completed - Grognard Enterprises (Grognard.com) first game will be Land of the Two Rivers: Iraq War which covers Operation Iraqi Freedom from June of 2003 through the end of 2012 the latest (the game can end earlier). Designed and created by Mark D'Agosta. 10/15/2018 - First draft of the rules is completed. All charts and tables are complete. Map is 75% done. Working on the counters...
9/21/2018		Land of the Two Rivers: Iraq War - In Development (Grognard Enterprises) - The first game from Grognard Enterprises (Grognard.com) will be Land of the Two Rivers: Iraq War which covers Operation Iraqi Freedom from June of 2003 through the end of 2012 the latest (the game can end earlier). Design by Mark D'Agosta. Check in on the info article for the latest info on this game...
5/6/2018		South China Sea: Learning Game Replay - Mark D. and Harvey Mossman go head to head in a learning game of "South China Sea", a recently published title from Compass Games. This is a learning game for both of us so there will be lots of mistakes. But we'll try to keep the article updated as the game progresses.
9/16/2017		Fifth Corps: NATO Player Aid sheet (PDF) - NATO player aid sheet that allows for tracking of Electronic Warfare Points, Air Points, Tactical Nuclear Points and the locations of Hidden Static Territorial Units. Created by Mark D. for Grognard.com.
9/16/2017		Fifth Corps: Warsaw Pact Player Aid sheet (PDF) - Warsaw Pact player aid sheet that allows for tracking of Electronic Warfare Points, Air Points and Tactical Nuclear Points for the Warsaw Pact player. Created by Mark D.* for Grognard.com.*
7/9/2017		Perfect Opening - Axis Strategy for Leningrad '41 - "Perfect"? We'll see about that... Mark D. pens a strategy article proposing a series of moves that the Axis player should make on the first Impulse of the July 1941 game turn. Whether the moves turn out to be perfect or not, Leningrad '41 is a fun and challenging game and is highly recommended for newbies and grognards alike.
7/1/2017		Academy Games Announces a New Game! - Uwe Eickert, of Academy Games, announces a new game at the 2017 Origins Game Fair...
6/13/2017		Leningrad '41 - On the Gaming Table - Finally got Leningrad '41* out of the box and on to the table! Just a few pics to showcase the game for now. Looking forward to playing the game and completing a complete review...*
2/6/2016		The U.S. Civil War: Game Replay - Part 3 - The 3rd and final session in the replay series, covering game turns 6 through 8, Summer and Fall of 1862. Harvey Mossman plays the Union and Mark D. the Confederates. Written by Mark D. for Grognard.com.
1/17/2016		The U.S. Civil War: Game Replay - Part 2 - Continuing with the full campaign game of "The U.S. Civil War". We have completed 5 full turns, i.e. through the Spring 1862 turn, and the Confederates are still hanging in there. This is the second installment, penned by Mark D. for Grognard.com, which covers game turns 3, 4 and 5.
1/9/2016		The U.S. Civil War: Game Replay - Part 1 - We started a new campaign game of "The U.S. Civil War" last Sunday and I'm going to attempt to submit a brief replay summary each week. This first installment, penned by Mark D. for Grognard.com, covers the first two turns of the game (Summer 1861)
1/2/2016		Grognard.com: No Safe Harbor Review - Mark D. pens a review of Paul Rohrbaugh's "No Safe Harbor: The Raid on Darwin", published by Against the Odds/LPS.
12/21/2015		Comparison of Two Civil War Games - Brief comparison of some of the features of Victory Games classic "Civil War: 1861-65" and GMT's new release "The U.S. Civil War". Penned by Mark D.* for Grognard.com.*
11/7/2015		The Meatgrinder: Unit Status Chart (PDF) - This is an awesome game published by Against the Odds, but trying to determine the effects on units due to a combination of Supply, Command and Disruption status by flipping back and forth through the rulebook just got to be too tedious. Mark D. has created a player aid that makes it a snap...
9/15/2015		September's Eagles: Player Aid (PDF) - Although it''s a really enjoyable game, I found myself flipping back and forth through the rule book quite a bit to find the rules I was looking for, so I created a summary sheet covering all the basics: Drawing New Cards, Playing Cards, Movement, Pack Movement, Endurance Checks and Fatigue Checks. It''s nothing fancy, but I find that it speeds up play considerably, allowing me to concentrate on the tactics of the race. (created by Mark D. for Grognard.com)
6/23/2015		Grognard.com: Strategy Tips Video - Video with a few quick strategy tips for new players of "Tarleton's Quarter", a game designed by Mike Joselyn and published by Against the Odds.
6/17/2015		Paul Comben: A Very Near Run Thing - Modern Interpretations of the Battle of Waterloo - Great background piece (with "modern interpretations"), by Paul Comben, for those looking for some of the history behind the cardboard pieces in Waterloo 200.
6/13/2015		Mark D: First Peek at September's Eagles - Mark D. takes a very brief look at his newly purchased copy of September's Eagles designed by Paul Rohrbaugh and published by High Flying Dice Games. More detailed article to follow...
2/19/2015		Mark D: How to do Fire Combat in "Combat Leader" - Mark D. shows us how to do "Fire Combat" in Combat Leader, designed by Gary Graber and published by Minden Games.
2/6/2015		Mark D.: It's Tough Down South - "It's Tough Down South" - An in-depth review of Tarleton's Quarter!, Against the Odds game of the American Revolution in the southern colonies. Penned by Mark D.* for Grognard.com.*
12/16/2014		InsideGMT: Perfect Openings - First Turn VC Strategy - I've been enjoying the InsideGMT blog, and wanted to contribute something. I now have the honor of authoring the very first Strategy article on the site. Please take a look at my article "Perfect Openings: First Turn VC Strategy"… and maybe contribute one of your own "Perfect" moves... - Mark D.
12/14/2014		Player Aid: Expenditures Record Sheet (Excel) - Player aid/worksheet that contains (1) improved MF Allocations for weapons systems, Crisis Areas and R&D. Second worksheet also contains new Bomber usage chart and MIRV'd missiles chart. Created by Mark D. for Grognard.com.
11/29/2014		Grognard Original: First Look - Mark D. provides first impressions of the game and offers a player aid to help with the stickers.
11/26/2014		Central Front Series Rules - Scan of Central Front* series 2nd Edition rules.*
11/16/2014		Grognard Original: Review - Review of Legion Wargames title "Dien Bien Phu: The Final Gamble", written by Mark D.* for Grognard.com.*
9/30/2014		Grognard Original: Review - Review of the recent release, Russian Front* from Hunted Cow Studios, authored by Mark D. for Grognard.com*
9/3/2014		Grognard Original: Review - Harvey Mossman writes up a review of Hunted Cow Studios "Civil War: 1863" for Grognard.com.
8/28/2014		Grognard.com: Player Aid - Player Aid (Excel) that reduces calculation errors and speeds up game play for Revolution Games' awesome title "Washington's Crossing". Created by Mark D as the first "Grognard.com Game Assistant".
8/20/2014		Grognard.com: Preview - Harvey Mossman reports on his sneak peak at Hunted Cow Studio's release Ancient Battle: Hannibal.
6/30/2014		Rules, Custom Charts and Counters - A scan of the rule book, custom counters and player aids created and shared by Mark D.* for Grognard.com.*
6/25/2014		Grognard Face to Face Video: Shendandoah Studio - Grognard.com interview with Shenandoah Studio's Brad Cummings and Craig Moffitt along with game designer Mark Herman, as they discuss the release of their new title Desert Fox. Available now at the Apple app store.
6/4/2014		Grognard Original: Strategy - "Hopewell That Ends Well" - A strategy article by that looks in depth at the possibilities in the Hopewell Era (early game) of Mound Builders.
2/21/2014		Grognard Head to Head Video: Hannibal - Gary Andrews and Ray Gorka square off against each other for a game of Hannibal. In this first installment, the players discuss early game strategy.
1/5/2014		Custom Map - Grognard.com - The map that should have been in the box... Created and shared by Mark D.* for Grognard.com.*
1/5/2014		Boardgaming Life: Strange Bedfellows – Sunni/Shiite Cooperation in Battle for Baghdad - Mark D. writes up an excellent article about the asymmetrical nature of "Battle for Baghdad" and how you can end up with strange (but totally plausible) bedfellows.
12/15/2013		Central Front Series Rules - Central Front 2nd Edition series rules, scanned and shared by Mark D.
11/15/2011		Grognard Review - Empire of the Sun - Excellent and thorough review written by Mark D., owner of the Grognard.com* web site.*
10/23/2011		Boardgaming Life: Strategy (interview with Reiner Knizia) - Mark D. interviews legendary game designer Reiner Knizia* about strategy tips for his "Battle Line" game as well as other topics.*
6/30/2011		Raid on Iran Review: 30 Years Later - Mark D's long overdue review of this classic game from Steve Jackson way back in 1980, when this subject was actually topical...
6/7/2010		Boardgaming Life: Opinions Heard 'Round the Table - Mark D. (mark @ grognard.com) shares some of the comments heard 'round the gaming table, after a number of sessions with "Battle for Baghdad".
5/28/2010		Boardgaming Life: Initial Impressions by Mark D. - Mark D. (mark @ grognard.com) pens his "initial impressions" of "Battle for Baghdad".
4/18/2010		Gulf Strike Strategy - Getting Ashore - This article, penned by Grognard.com's own Mark D examines the challenge of safely delivering heavy U.S. ground reinforcements via naval transport to the theater of operations covered by Gulf Strike Scenario 2.