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From its original six scenario spec, the module expanded exponentially as the enthusiasm of the design and development team grew. From its humble beginning, GENESIS 48 grew to 15 scenarios, three sheets of die-cut counters, 36 page VARIANT rulebook, two color play aids. And the SINAI 56 materials were included with GENESIS 48, instead of released as a separate follow-up module.
GENESIS 48 is being assembled at PARC, CH's favorite shop, and is expected to hit the post during the week of February 26 or March 5.
Click here for more on GENESIS 48
Total East
Front Pack 1 Kicks Off CH Phase II Scenario Pack Approach; NOW
SHIPPING
Ch customers made it clear what they want in a new scenario pack: exciting actions, variety in authors, and new counters and overlays in every set. And paying a few extra dollars was not deemed a major obstacle as long as the desired items were included.
Enter CH's PHASE II scenario publishing endeavor. In a nutshell, the first 'phase' of CH's publishing for the SQUADS & LEADERS hobby is over. All new scenario packs will be part of the second wave, known as PHASE II.
In PHASE II, each scenario pack will include color overlays, die-cut counters, small historical maps or all of the above. Total East Front Pack 1 kicks things off with three new color overlays and a batch of exciting Ost Front actions by a bevy of authors.
Scenario details are available by clicking here for the Total East Front Pack 1 page.
Combat! Diary Number 2 is in the works and expected to ship during late 1st Quarter 2001. The new issue will feature Combat! Stalingrad and Combat! Kursk, with designer's notes, historical articles and more.
Individual issues and four-issue subscriptions are available from Critical Hit, Inc. at the ordering page. Click here to order.
Work continues on this extensive project. Most of the counters are done following completion of the 450+ ordnance and AFV target tables used to create the new combat results matrices.
The 'problem' of deciding which of the numerous desert warfare scenarios at hand to include in the game is being dealt with. Plenty of desert action is in hand to ensure plenty of new packs after the game is published. There will be a wealth of battles to depict using the rules and pieces MiH plans to provide in the new TOBRUK.
The orders of battle have been expanded with new AFV and ordnance types and their are twice as many scenarios as in the previous version. The French 25mm and 476mm AT-guns make their appearance in the fighting at Bir Hacheim and a terrain overlay depicts the famous "Point 86".
What's more, you now receive two giant 22" x 35" maps to really provide the sweep and distance of the desert war. Turns now represent one minute, giving tanks more 'speed' and avoiding that 'creeping' feeling.
You also recieve color overlays to represent wadis, depressions, hillocks, and more. More importantly, these 'typical' desert features are placed in most scenarios randomly, providing new surprises and great replay value.
The maps now have terrain that allows tanks to go into defilade positions. And more!
The maps now have terrain that allows tanks to go into defilade positions. And more!
We blew past the hoped-for Christmas release ages ago and now aim for a 2nd or 3rd Quarter 2001 release date (guaranteed by Origins 2001). This is just one of those projects not easily declared finis due to the myriad 'extras' that can go in.
And when desert nuts like K. Marting and R. Tapio get to play with something like this the customer is the furthest thing from their minds. TOBRUK is being made as a dream game for a couple of lifetime desert warfare fans. Everyone else is just along for what will be a fun ride.
Specifications: Two 22" x 35" maps, 560 die-cut game pieces, one rulebook, numerous charts and tables, overlays, scenarios, etc. Packaged in a two-part sturdy color box. Limited print run. Advance order reservations via billing being taken now.
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Total Pacific
Theatre Pack 1 Second in CH Phase II Scenario Pack Approach;
Includes Sheet of Die Cut Counters; NOW SHIPPING
Total Pacific Theatre Pack 1 is the second pack in CH's PHASE II plan. The pack features myriad actions from the Pacific Theater of Operations, with a special emphasis on the Australians.
Included in the pack are a sheet of 140 die-cut counters providing Aussie MMC and SMC counters, using the counter art from THOSE RAGGED BLOODY HEROES.
The counters are a perfect add-on for 'Ragged Bloody' owners and can also be used for any scenario depicting Australian troops in action in North Africa and elsewhere.
Scenario details are available by clicking here for the Total Pacific Theatre Pack 1 page.
Moments in History UPDATE
We'll spare the report on work in process and get right to the games that are finished and in the artwork stage. GOTTERDAMERUNG: Twilight of the Gods is in the can. Masahiro Yamazaki has the map and other graphics on his plate for completion and the game goes to the printer as soon as he is finished.
D-DAY: THE GREAT CRUSADE is also finished. We are going out on a limb here with a respectful nod to all the D-Day games ever published, recent and decades ago.
D-DAY: THE GREAT CRUSADE from Moments in History will sport the most accurate orders of battle of any D-DAY game ever published. And it is the most playable detailed game on the subject with the smoothest, most playable landing routine ever.
There, we said it. The game will be a must on the shelf of every Normandy history buff.
OPERATION WINTERGEWITTER by Mark Stille is an ultra-detailed treatment of the German relief effort of Stalingrad. Battalion level, incredible maps. In the can and ready to get to the art stage.
WINTERGEWITTER kicks off the publishing career of Mark Stille at Moments in History and we are confident his design and research abilities will impress you in the years to come.