Comments on: Three Moves Ahead

By: tony williamson

tony williamson — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:45:02 +0000

was intrigued by your podcast of Crusader Kings that I bought the game. really enjoying it. one that I might have missed if it weren’t for you guys. only been listening for a few episodes and so far I’ve been duly impressed. many thanks for the great review, and the original shout-out from the PC Gamer podcast. glad I found you guys.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:28:07 +0000

Hey there. In episode 155 you mentioned confusion over how a wedge formation was ever effective. A lot of the reason for the confusion is because the concept of the wedge formation has been misinterpreted and taken too literally. There was never a single guy formed at the apex of a triangle. Instead, the reality was that the formation was called the “Pigs Head” and was formed with a minimum tactical unit around the size of a cohort (300). The lead unit would fight in a standard linear formation with the remaining formations forming in echelon to both the left and right. The impetus of the backup units would have both a moral and tactical flexibility that would contribute to the breakthrough. When the lead unit makes the breakthrough the backup formations are there to exploit and flank the lines of the enemy. Here is a diagram showing how it worked. Hope this helps. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/1stltvels/Romanwedgeformationattack.png

By: Johan Nilsson

Johan Nilsson — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:44:27 +0000

Really great podcast. I wonder. Have you talked about Command ops: Battles from the bulge yet? If not when will you talk about this great game :)

By: Victor Dosev

Victor Dosev — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:03:33 +0000

Hello guys,
In the podcast at min 20:40 someone (sorry, I’m not yet good at distinguishing who’s talking at the moment) brought up the question – “What do you keep the same, what do you change, how do you extend the franchise?” in regard to creating a sequel, and I would like to mention a great quote I heard in that regard:

“The formula to a good sequel is 30% the same, 30% new and 30% what people already EXPECT to be in the sequel.” (typed by memory)

I believe the saying belongs to Sid Mier himself but it might as well belong to some other iconic industry member like Warren Spector or Will Wright. That third part is really interesting and deserves a special mention.

Great show guys, keep up the good work and cheers –

By: Anders Lund

Anders Lund — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:30:04 +0000

With Elemental:War of Magic under new “management”, you guys should get the “new guy” in for an interview.
Can they “save” Elemental? What are the future plans? etc etc..

By: Joseph Edmond Crook

Joseph Edmond Crook — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:21:25 +0000

I just want to let you guys know that this podcast to me, is like how putting the bible in audio book form would be to a religious person. I never miss an episode. And you guy’s love and passion for strategy gaming definitely shines through. The fact that you are independent from corporate influence, and simply tell it like it is is the reason I tune in each and every week. I appreciate you and what you do. Keep up the great work.