Unboxing Maida 1806
Check out the follow up to Limits of Glory: Bonaparte's Eastern Empire. Same system, but this time it's Maida 1806. Same graphic design on the counters, same new event/turn track combination.
Pete
Long time gamer and student of history. I enjoy many different games. I lean towards the "series" games like ASL, BCS, OCS, GCACW, etc. because I get the most play for time invested learning. I very much appreciate the content creators that make it easy to stay involved even when life gets in the way. This Mastodon server is my effort to give something back.
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Demo of computer Mr. President now available on Steam:
https://pushingcardboard.com/articles/33-press-releases/373-steam-demo-of-mr-president
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After the failures of the previous days' fighting, General Sherman finds the bulk of his corps trapped along the Natchez Trace. In a precarious potential pincer counter-attack, Sherman must prevaricate!
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I had the pleasure to present with Kai Jensen of @gmtgames about how to use the #CombatCommander Random Scenario Generator, as part of @sdhistcon 's 2025 Second Front!
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Today we have a very special unboxing video with a very special guest! Join us as we have a look at the new release from GMT Games: By Swords & Bayonets assisted by our friend, designer Allen Dickerson!
https://youtu.be/_A2hPzIb2Xk
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This is not only huge achievement for The Boardgames Chronicle but also an enormous sign of trust from all of you Guys! 3000 subscribers for a non-native English speaking guy. THANK YOU!
PS. If you would like to visit my channel, please check this out: https://www.youtube.com/@mk20336
@hongkongwargamer Exactly, and the more specific you get the worse the responses. It also fails to explain interactions between the rules. I use ASL as my test case. When I find a model that can deduce VBM freeze I’ll know they’ve taken a step forward in capability.
The podcast feature works ok IMO. It’s a more general representation of the subject and I use it for a general overview and frame of reference before diving into the details.
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I spent some time #VibeCoding. Started as a joke, but it quickly became useful. I present to you my #DnD initiative tracker.
@RyTo It’s very different. Image two people explaining the rules in a conversation. Give it a shot.
I’ve experimented with AI as a rules reference a few times. I try it with most new LLM models as they are released. The results have been mediocre at best.
Lately, I’ve been fooling around with NoteBookLM from Google. The results are still mediocre (Gemini models), but a bit better than what I’ve gotten from other models so far. But the interesting part has been its ability to create a podcast based on the materials uploaded to a notebook.
I created a few notebooks and uploaded the rulebooks to games in each. Click a button and it creates a two host podcast that talks about them. I listen in the car to get an overview of news games I’m trying to learn.
It’s weird…
The technology itself is impressive, but it certainly leaves me with the sense that something is missing. It’s like having a sugar-free cookie…yeah, it’s a cookie, but not as satisfying. The missing human element is real and obvious.
That said, for auditory learners, it’s a neat way to get an overview of a topic before diving in.
Monthly boost of the https://wargamers.social content creators thread for the benefit of new joiners.
Check out this thread https://wargamers.social/@Pete/109406393886345260 to see a list of wargaming related content creators whom you might be interested in following.
If you’re a content creator yourself, reply to the top level post in that thread with a link to your content so others can find you. I'll also add you to the list of accounts that are suggested to new users to follow when they sign up.
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**An early premier!**
The Union is facing Pemberton's butternut roadblock of the Natchez Trace! Tune in this week to see if Grant can make some forward progress alongside the bayou.
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With the pause in the China tariffs, Revolution is hurrying to get Gettyburg: The First Day shipped home.
https://pushingcardboard.com/articles/23-news/366-gettyburg-the-first-day-on-its-way-from-china
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Seven Pines; or Fair Oaks was the first game in Hollanspiele's SHOT & SHELL BATTLE SERIES. It is brigade level, with alternating Division activations.
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Feedback sought after!
A postcard game about a siege of ancient Massilia 49 BC for one or two players. Be a Caesarian or be a Massilian, prevail in five turns. Standard play cards and multicolor d6 dice requires. Available in English and Polish through pdf files (Print and Play) and also as a module on TTS.
https://itch.io/jam/postcards-from-the-front-2025/rate/3181314
State of the Server: Upgrade to v4.3.8
I bumped the instance to version 4.3.8 today. This is a minor bug fix and security release. More info here for those interested: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.3.8
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Live Cardboard is tonight! David Thompson will be on to talk about his new ACW game, his other games, and will take questions.
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More details to follow, but here’s a quick heads up. This week’s Live Cardboard will feature David Thompson. We will talk about his upcoming ACW game as well as his many other projects. And we will take questions! So come by and spend time with a brilliant designer.
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Unboxing ALL ARE BROTHERS
Blind Swords has been mostly used for American Civil War games published by Revolution, but here's a new game on the battle of Solferino using the Blind Swords system.
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Trying out a more recent game. Stalingrad Roads by Nuts! Publishing. Currently doing the small learning scenario. My German relief forces are trying to breakthrough to the trapped Stalingrad forces. So far, I have eliminated some Soviet units and closing in with the help of the Surprise Attack (allowing an extra combat for me) and Luftwaffe (2 column shifts) support chits. However, there are more Soviet units to contend with. It's the Soviet's turn next. He can opt to bring in more reserves but at a cost of a more difficult victory condition for the soviet side or use what he has on board.
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