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Command Post Episode 16 Special Guest Mike Denson

Rough Swordsman Wargamer

In this video, I’m taking a break from the usual wargaming content to address a gap in my RPG plans. As a programmer by profession, I’ve spent some time developing a custom app to help me run Classic Traveller solo. I’m calling it the "Classic Traveller Solo Engine," and it’s designed to streamline everything from character generation to sector management and solo oracle tools.

Join me for a walkthrough of the current beta version (v0.1.0). I’ll show you how it handles:

Homebrew and official sector imports (via the Traveller Map API).
Character creation and career terms (watch out for that survival roll!).
Integrated solo tools based on Zozer Games’ systems.
Starship design, trade economics, and combat resolution.
While I’m not planning to release or sell this app due to legal and support reasons, I’ll be using it in my upcoming solo campaign to keep the paperwork to a minimum and the action moving.

If you have feedback or suggestions for the engine, let me know in the comments!

Thanks for watching! 

Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Why I Built This 
00:49 The Concept: A Solo Engine for Classic Traveller 
02:27 Starting a New Campaign & App Overview 
03:10 Sector Management: Homebrew vs. Traveller Map API 
05:48 Creating Planets & System Stats 
07:05 Character Creation Walkthrough 
09:26 Using the Solo Oracle 
11:09 Solo Tools & Mission Machine Integration 
12:51 NPC Generator & Career Tables 
13:40 Personal Combat Mechanics 
15:00 Animal Encounters & Reaction Tables 
15:43 Starship Design & Economics 
16:51 Trade, Revenue, & Route Computation 
17:30 Ship Combat & Starship Encounters 
17:41 Rulebook Reference Search 
18:22 Back-end Maintenance & Codebase 
18:42 Future Campaign Plans & Closing

If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. 

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No More Paperwork: My Classic Traveller Solo App (Beta Version)

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John Tiller's 'Battleground Gettysburg' - 1 July, 1863.
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John Tiller's 'Battleground Gettysburg' - 1 July, 1863.

Wise Guy History

I play through a solo game of the upcoming Rebels Against Rebellion, the solo or 2-player historical board game (wargame) that depicts the conflict in Scott County, Tennessee during the American Civil War, when Scott County succeeded from the Confederacy. The game is coming to crowdfunding in July of 2026

Rebels Against Rebellion on Kickstarter
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Rebels Against Rebellion Solo Gameplay | Board Wargames | Board Games | Flying Pig Games
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Rebels Against Rebellion Solo Gameplay | Board Wargames | Board Games | Flying Pig Games

Zilla Blitz

In the second part of our gameplay primer for Tankschlacht: Cambrai 1917 by Revolution Games, we dive deep into the British movement phase and the intensity of hasty combat. Join Joe as he continues the campaign game, navigating the tactical challenges of World War I armored warfare.

We explore critical mechanics including bridge collapse rolls, tank breakdown checks, and the strategic importance of infantry support for armored advances. Watch as the British forces attempt to push across the canal, facing thin but resilient German lines and the friction of combat operations.

Key topics covered in this episode:

British Movement Phase & Sequence of Play
Bridge integrity and the risk of wooden bridge collapses
Managing Tank Breakdowns (Turn 1 vs. subsequent turns)
Hasty Combat mechanics and resolution
Melee results and strategic retreats
If you're interested in World War I wargaming or the Tankschlacht series, this primer offers a detailed look at how the game flows on the tabletop.

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Thanks for watching! 

Chapter List
00:00 - Introduction & Sequence of Play Overview 
01:02 - Turn 1 Special Rules & Frozen Flanks 
02:22 - Cavalry Limitations & Attack Across Open Ground 
04:42 - The Stacking Rules Challenge 
05:22 - British Tank Movement & Bridge Integrity 
07:34 - Wooden vs. Steel Bridges: The Collapse Roll 
09:37 - Infantry Movement & Supporting the Advance 
12:00 - Tank Zone of Control (ZOC) & Movement Limits 
15:47 - Historical Doctrine: Tanks vs. Infantry Support 
17:40 - Moving the Reserve & Battle Area Costs 
20:34 - Artillery Limbering & Movement Logistics 
27:38 - Tank Breakdown Phase: The Cost of the Offensive 
30:31 - Hasty Combat Resolution Begins 
33:28 - Melee Combat: German Retreats & Eliminations 
42:36 - Surrender Check & Turn Wrap-up 
43:55 - Closing Thoughts & Channel Support


If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. 

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Tankschlacht: Cambrai 1917 (Revolution Games) | Gameplay - Movement and Hasty Combat

Hexed And Countered

Join me to explore Panzer North Africa's first encounter by British Grant I tanks and German PzIII's. Can the Panzers win against the Grants?

00:00 Intro
00:05 Turn 8 Katie bar the door...
09:31 Turn 9 All Good Fights...

Torbruk - Clash of Armor - https://youtu.be/nKqkutktZc0
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Panzer North Africa - Battle of Gazala - Grants Graveyard - Turns 8 and 9

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Some thoughts about the Devs comments regarding pricing and DLC for Korea IL2

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IL2 Korea Devs Stick Foot in Mouth

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Inferno in the Bluegrass, Line of Battle, ACW and Gaming in General.
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Let's Chat with Nick Roser!!!

Camp Sawyer

In this gameplay primer for Tankschlacht: Cambrai 1917, designed by Kerry Anderson and published by Revolution Games, we explore the tactical nuances of this Great War hex-and-counter wargame. This video walks through the Coordinated Combat Phase of Turn 1, focusing on this initial phase of the sequence of play. We’ll examine the artillery bombardment options, melee combat procedures, and how to coordinate your forces to breach the Hindenburg Line.

Chapter List:
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Map Overview: The Hindenburg Line 
1:32 Mark IV Tank Mechanics & Stacking 
2:34 Full Map & British/German Core Positions 
3:52 Sequence of Play & Isolation Rules 
5:00 Winning Conditions: Offensives & Counterattacks 
7:07 Artillery Missions & Hurricane Bombardment 
10:53 Turn 1: British Coordinated Combat Phase 
11:32 Executing Interdiction Fire 
14:40 Counter-Battery Fire Mechanics 
19:12 Rolling Barrages & Attacks Across the Open 
23:32 Defensive Fire & Disorganization Markers 
26:27 Melee Combat & Retreat Points (RP) 
34:00 Additional Attacks: 6th & 12th Divisions 
41:10 Highland Division Assault 
44:10 62nd Division & Final Combat Resolution 
46:58 Closing Thoughts & Turn 1 Wrap-up

Thanks for watching! 

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Five Armies by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Tankschlacht: Cambrai 1917 (Revolution Games) | Gameplay - Coordinated Combat Phase

Hexed And Countered

Join me to explore Panzer North Africa's first encounter by British Grant I tanks and German PzIII's. Can the Panzers win against the Grants?

00:00 Intro
00:05 Turn 6 Closing with the Enemy
10:40 Turn 7 Achtung Schießen !!!

Torbruk - Clash of Armor - https://youtu.be/nKqkutktZc0
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Panzer North Africa - Battle of Gazala - Grants Graveyard - Turns 6 and 7

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