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Cardboard Commander

We explore some gameplay and offer up some impressions of Armed Conflict, the 2-6 player wargame that let’s you command military units of different type and size in a conflict between two alliances, the Lions and the Eagles. The game is based on modern warfare, loosely set in a post-WW2 world, but not tied to any specific historical event or location. The complexity is balanced to suit both casual board gamers as well as seasoned wargamers, without sacrificing realism.

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Armed Conflict Gameplay & Impressions | Board Wargame | Bockholm Games
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Armed Conflict Gameplay & Impressions | Board Wargame | Bockholm Games

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Counter Clipping Ep261 | Wargaming the Dark Ages

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Roll Low was the mantra this past weekend. #mmpgames #aslsk #wargaming

Cardboard Commander

Beyond the Beachhead 2 2nd Edition (2022) is a reprint of the 2009 1st Edition, which was a remake of the 2004 Heat of Battle version. It features fierce bocage fighting just inland of the Normandy beaches Jun-Jul, 1944.

Advanced Squad Leader Scouting Report 77 - Beyond the Beachhead 2
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0:09 - Intro/Thoughts
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Advanced Squad Leader Scouting Report 77 - Beyond the Beachhead 2

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Theoretically, I love WWII West Front Games. So why have I only played 14 of the 36 games I own that are set there? DDay, Normandy, Bulge, Scheldt...let's talk about West Front games. Which ones are worth a look, and which ones have I missed?


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ASL Side Chats are short segments extracted from the 1000+ hours of video on this channel that some viewers may have missed. In this segment, I continue our Basic To Hit Example and move on to the To Kill mechanics. If you have questions about anything presented, post up in the comments below!

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Advanced Squad Leader Side Chat - Basic AFV To Kill Example

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🎙️ Zone of Control Podcast – Episode #52

This week’s episode is coming to you live from the road as we make our way to Kansas City, Missouri for the March Madness Tournament for Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit. Nothing like a little road trip mixed with hexes, counters, and great gaming conversation.

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This Week’s Highlights

🎲 Hex & Banter with the infamous IDJester
💬 The Best 40xx Series Game by Mark Simonitch — which one stands above the rest?
🪖 What’s happening in my wargaming world
🚗 Roadtrip chatter on the way to ASL SK March Madness
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