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Hi Ray! Thank you so much for the sub. More videos coming…. - Paul

Thanks Nick! I still feel bad that I posted the wrong video, but you guys caught it and I fixed it. I read your comments! Thx. - Paul

@theoakenknight1748 fingers crossed you have some more time with the game. It's my 11 year old lads and my favourite 😍

Thanks!

Hello, you got me. How may I help you? If you like, you can email me at my personal account at pjtrandel@yahoo.com. Thanks!! 😊 - Paul

Hey Nick. Coming soon to a TH-cam channel near you! - Paul

@theoakenknight1748 great news Paul. Really enjoy your content mate

I aim to please, Nick! Thanks for commenting. - Paul

Hmmmm. Now I have to figure out how to tell TH-cam not to show at 360p. Sounds like a TH-cam moment to me…. - P

Most excellent! You are most welcome! - Paul

I’ll say hey to great grandpa when I continue the video! - Paul

Thanks Hermann. More coming. I really want to show the game playing at a normal pace so guys understand that it can play “snappy”. I’m also going to put in a plug for upgrading the next games to a more “deluxe” format with mounted and larger maps. And oh, would I like to see some real minis (see “rally round the flag” from Lost Battalion for idea, conveniently shown on a TH-cam channel near you!). Great job taking ACW gaming in a new direction. - Paul

Thank you Whitney! - Paul

Hello Mr Dice! Well…, my 67 year old head managed it okay…, so hope does indeed spring eternal! Actually, this game is different than most others, as the rules are organized to lead you through play (almost) from the minute you open the box. Just be careful that you correctly apply the stickers to the right cubes and you should be in the air defending the Fatherland in no time. For most games: 1) read the rules, skim the scenario book, and designers notes, 2) pick a scenario and struggle through it, making all kinds of mistakes, and 3) re-read the rules and discover all the stuff I did wrong. At this point I am usually competent to play and even shoot a video for you guys. Enjoy. - Paul

No problems, Mr Strategery! - Paul

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Hey Phalanx! No such luck…, I’m still here. Sometimes I am sidetracked with “honeydo” items, or wood projects. This time I decided go dig out one of the monster games I’ve been collecting and learn how to play. Thunder in the East is still set up under the 2nd level of my table. My problem now is that my wife wants a cabinet like I just did for my saw blades for her hobby stuff. I’m retired, but somehow I’m busier than ever, which I guess is a good thing. Stay tuned…, I’m ramping up on a play demo video for “Whirlpool” coming soon to a TH-cam channel near you. - Paul

@@theoakenknight1748 honey do this and honey do that? That's why I went back to work after retiring at 55. My wife was worse than a FedEx supervisor . Did you ever go to Chickamauga and Lookout Mountain battlefield?...they have a cool diorama of the battle. Also I drove through Gettysburg.

Hey Hermann! And made in ‘merica is awesome sauce! I’ll be following up with a play demo video so the good folks at Blue Panther get their moneys worth out of me. Tell them that my almost 70 year old eyes really appreciate the 12 point type font in the rule book. - Paul

@@theoakenknight1748 Ha! That was Ryan Heilman's handiwork ... we both agreed that we needed to get that book as legible as possible and he did a great job laying it out.

Hi Jim. I have everything punched but have not yet stored the counters. I was hoping to use a counter tray but sounds like it’s time to pull out my snack-sized baggies instead. Glad to hear Blue Panther helped you out, and also hopefully they get better at counter alignment. I’ll be pushing counters tomorrow, so a play demo video won’t be too far behind. Thanks for commenting! - Paul

Hello Patrick. Me too, and most likely it will be even more polished. Take care…. - Paul

Thank you sir…. Take a look at my Holland ‘44 series if you want more. Cheers! -Paul

OMG Mr Asynchrony! You get the award in the “most comments on a video” category. 🤩. Most Excellent! - Paul

No problems, Mr Easy! My guess is that you will want more than 6 once you get them. - Paul

Hi Lawrence! I also like it because I can remember most of the rules, so I can just pick it up and play after setting it down for a while. A low barrier to having fun!! - Paul

Hey Herb! Yup I have a tracking number for my 2nd edition upgrade kit and other goodies. Looking forward to it, too! - Paul

Hello Felip! I like the music too, although when I first started I was told a few times that I had it run too long and too loud. But I adjusted and think it is all good at this point. Thanks for commenting. - Paul

Hi John. I know they were talking about it, so I’m not surprised. Thanks for the update! - Paul

Hey Mr Tar Nation…. First time I’ve ever been compared to a dead comedian! Good.., I guess. - Paul

Hey Mr War! The Vassal module works great as well. Played this one remote with a gaming bud with no issues. I like this one. -Paul

Thanks for the kind words JJ. Puzzling to me too… one of the mysteries of the universe! - Paul

Great game, great designer! Thanks JJ. - Paul

Hello Mr Flipz! No I have not played lately; I’ve been doing my Gettysburg thing which is always a good thing for me. But the v2 upgrade is coming out soon and I expect to revisit once I have it. - Paul

Hello. I very much appreciate your comment on my review. I’ll take a look at v1.4, but I very much hope for an expanded (extended example of play) and sanitized v2.0 with your next game in the series. The guys at Hexasim took 3 game releases to get their “Eagles” system stable, so if you can do it in two that would be great! A most excellent first release and some thought-provoking ideas. - Paul

@@theoakenknight1748 Hello Paul, you are totally right. I think the effort we make and having already version 1.4 (which will soon be released officially and will be the final verion) shows how seriously we take the demand for some clarifications and also, many gamers asked for more detail (like the supporting offensive role of Horse Artillery). We will also include an extended example of play. It should NOT take us 2 or 3 games to have a waterproof system. My goal is to have that done with 1.4 of Eylau.

For fun, I’m thinking of trying: 1) Allow the US and UK to transfer up to 10% of their production to the Soviets as lend-lease. 2) Japan and USSR do not begin the game at war. a) Japan may not declare war until China is defeated. b) USSR may not declare war until after Germany is defeated. What do you think? - Paul

@@theoakenknight1748 Assuming you mean the 41 scenario, I dont think it will be enough to balance the game. Especially point 2 b would help Japan, as it can go all in on China/India and not worry about an exposed Manchuria. I think giving Britain 1 inf in Egypt (to prevent Egypt falling turn 1), 1 inf or artillery in India (to contest the Japanese) and 1 Chineese inf in Wuhan could be enough. Perhaps even add 1 Soviet unit in Moscow (artillery or tank), to give Russia something to fight back with on turn 1.