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Offline jamesmanto

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Introducing my nephew to WW2 gaming
« on: August 29, 2011, 07:55:49 PM »
Having fun with my nephew.

http://rabbitsinmybasement.blogspot.com/2011/08/fallschirmjaeger-get-very-bloodied.html

although the little punk did blow the smithereens out of my shiny new King Tiger! lol

James

Offline Doomhippie

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Re: Introducing my nephew to WW2 gaming
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2011, 08:35:37 PM »
Now that sounds like a nice visit. I like that scenario and I think it's a great way of introducing the kid to some REAL wargaming... ;)
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Offline General

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Re: Introducing my nephew to WW2 gaming
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2011, 11:35:54 PM »
 ;) WWII using IABSM is great stuff!  I hope your nephew is now an addict!

Offline Traveler Man

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Re: Introducing my nephew to WW2 gaming
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2011, 12:02:32 AM »
Excellent AAR. Nice to see young converts to the best way to game. ;)
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Offline Marine0846

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Re: Introducing my nephew to WW2 gaming
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2011, 03:06:32 AM »
Great idea, get them when they are young, then brain wash them.  lol  Game looks like alot of fun.
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Offline Galland

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Re: Introducing my nephew to WW2 gaming
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2011, 10:24:44 AM »
Great idea, get them when they are young, then brain wash them.  lol  Game looks like alot of fun.

Shhh... my son might be reading this, dont let the truth out for god sake!

This is great reading and it surely put a smile on my face :)
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Offline Brummie

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Re: Introducing my nephew to WW2 gaming
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2011, 10:46:08 AM »
Lucky to know kids who have the patience! I know far too many youngsters who are hyped up on sugar, are attracted to bright flashy video games like Moths are to bright lights (I was like this too once, I admit!) who get bored of a miniatures wargame as soon as their turn ends! I would personally vouch for miniatures war games being far better than the vast majority of stuff available on a console. Unfortunately most of the younglings around here would disagree!

Good job!

Offline The Dozing Dragon

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Re: Introducing my nephew to WW2 gaming
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2011, 11:33:13 AM »
Well written!

Offline jamesmanto

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Re: Introducing my nephew to WW2 gaming
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2011, 12:50:22 PM »
I had noticed he was getting a bit bored creeping forward and spotting unsuccesfully. Which is why I rolled out the King Tiger.... :D

James

Offline Galland

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Re: Introducing my nephew to WW2 gaming
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2011, 01:06:07 PM »
I had noticed he was getting a bit bored creeping forward and spotting unsuccesfully. Which is why I rolled out the King Tiger.... :D

James

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Offline jamesmanto

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Re: Introducing my nephew to WW2 gaming
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2011, 05:02:04 PM »
I figure I broke my King Tiger's 'new unit curse' in a Good Cause.

So next time, when they face a horde of T34s or Patton's armoured divisions they might actually fight somewhat respectably! :)

 

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