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Entries from October 27th, 2011

Three Moves Ahead Episode 140 – Three Turns Ahead

October 27th, 2011 · 27 Comments · Podcast, Three Moves Ahead

Jenn Cutter comes back for a discussion of F1 2011 with Rob and Troy. Learn about exciting rules changes, the difference between a racing game and a motorsports game, and some of Codemasters crucial fumbles that keep F1 2011 from being a clear-cut improvement over its predecessor. Also, tire strategy means F1 2011 is a […]

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The Final Written Plea

October 26th, 2011 · 12 Comments · Podcast

So October is pledge drive for the podcast. The donate button to the right has been set to go to Rob Zacny’s Paypal and not mine, and that’s how it will be for another month, though we’ll stop talking about it after this week. (Some people lag on listening, hence the time delay.) We’ve been […]

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November Toronto Board Gaming Meet – The 19th

October 24th, 2011 · 7 Comments · Board Games, Me

OK. Let’s do this. I want to meet people for board gaming – fans and readers and friends. I have settled on November 19th because it gives me about a month to think about some important things like location, choice of games and arrangements for anyone who wants to come but needs to travel. I […]

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Hey There, Little Buddy: The Sphere of Influence

October 23rd, 2011 · 6 Comments · Design

Spheres of Influence are one of those diplomatic conceits that strategy games try to recognize but have trouble really bringing to life, and there’s a good reason for this. A sphere of influence isn’t “real” in the sense that an alliance or a vassal status is, though it supersedes both of those. A sphere of […]

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Three Moves Ahead Episode 139 – One for the Memoirs

October 20th, 2011 · 10 Comments · Podcast, Three Moves Ahead

A well-rested Bruce rounds out a full panel of Rob, Troy, and Julian as they discuss Memoir ’44 Online, convenience, and the simple pleasures of light board gaming. It’s a straightforward episode with the regulars at the top of their game. Federation & Empire Star Fleet Battles Command and Colors System Listen here. RSS here. […]

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Three Moves Ahead Episode 138 – Your Lying Eyes

October 15th, 2011 · 9 Comments · Podcast, Three Moves Ahead

The Escapist’s Greg Tito joins Rob and Troy to talk about A Game of Thrones: Genesis and to tell us about the Escapist’s epic Napoleon in Europe match. In the first half of they show they talk about how AGOT’s deception and diplomacy mechanics succeed in channeling aspects of Martin’s novels, and in the second […]

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