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Napoleon may have been short - but he cast a long shadow! Join Cody as takes a look at this alternate history game where the wars didn't end with the downfall of Napoleon from Nightingale Games. Will it break through the lines of your heart on game night? Or will it just be an Ordre Mixte on your tabletop? Let's watch! BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418073/imperial-borders Cody Carlson, PhD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiK_bFrJ0cSIjVxnEJtbU7A/videos Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayPhay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thediscriminatinggamer Twitter: https://twitter.com/CodyK76
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TDG: Imperial Borders

The Discriminating Gamer

My virtual tip jar: https://ko-fi.com/patricks_tactics (Please support if you are enjoying the content!) As our chronological play takes us into June, 1863, we continue with the Skirmisher scenario: Battle for the Gaps! This scenario will continue as our chronological scenario "bridge" to the Roads to Gettysburg II scenarios. An introductory teaching session of GCACW live play using Skirmisher 4 (Battle for the Gaps) with Vassal. This first play-through, with Patrick (USA) vs Roger K. (CSA). Recorded on 6/14/2026. 0:00 Opening discussion and Scenario overview 15:50 Game 1 1:15:00 Game 1 Discussion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Winchester GCACW Discord Server: https://discord.gg/8dvQ7hPVGK
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Skirmisher 4 Scenario - Battle for the Gaps

Patrick's Tactics & Tutorials

Another Platoon sets out to scout the Area. What will they find this time?
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Fields Of Fire Normandy Mission 3 St Georges D'Elle Patrol 2

The Blue Tweezers

Join Cody as he takes a look at his Top Ten International Relations Games of All Time! Cody Carlson, PhD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiK_bFrJ0cSIjVxnEJtbU7A/videos Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayPhay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thediscriminatinggamer Twitter: https://twitter.com/CodyK76 Galaxy of Games: https://galaxyof.games/ EwingRacing Best Heavy Duty Gaming Chair (Use the Promo Code TDG for 20% off): USA Store: https://www.ewinracing.com/?utm_source=The+Discriminating+Gamer&utm_medium=YouTube Canada Store: https://www.ewinracing.ca/
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TDG: Cody's Top Ten International Relations Games (June 2026)

The Discriminating Gamer

We are on the defensive and need to see whats happening with the Fallschirmjager ahead of us. A dawn patrol by 3rd Platoon is needed to scout the farms ahead. We need to avoid the village on the high ground while we do it.
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Fields Of Fire Normandy Mission 3 St Georges D'Elle Patrol 1 Part 1

The Blue Tweezers

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Let's Play: Kernstown Part 2

Rough Swordsman Wargamer

Join Ray as he unboxes Staked! from Plain Spaghetti Games. Cody Carlson, PhD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiK_bFrJ0cSIjVxnEJtbU7A/videos Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayPhay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thediscriminatinggamer X: https://twitter.com/CodyK76
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TDG: Staked! unboxing with Ray

The Discriminating Gamer

A bad game of War of the Ring by Ares Games. But at least it's in the sunshine and fresh air.
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Solo War of the Ring in the Garden (Card Game)

The Blue Tweezers

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Command Post Episode 13

Rough Swordsman Wargamer

Airing live on Thursday, June 11th at 8 pm ET. Join our town hall, featuring Bill and Billy Thomas and special guest Fred Schwarz, for the latest company news and your chance to win a FREE game!
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Compass Games Town Hall, Episode 135

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