Lovely demo Andrew. I'm a fan of this game and still marvel at the High quality of its components and amazing value. I intended doing a video about a year ago but things got in the way so it was heartening to see you showcase the game so well. I think its better with 2 players but still fun to play solo two handed. I use similar Power of 3 system with the cards where 2 cards MUST be used each turn by both sides if at all playable. Regardless, 2 must be replaced at end of turn so you're no longer aware of what's in hand. Their new solo expansion looks pretty heavy fare and I prefer simplicity and speed 😊
Thanks so much! Watch this space as I'm hoping to demo one of the larger scenarios sometime soon. In any case, please do consider doing a video as I would love to hear your take on it. I have heard that their solo system is pretty involved (much more than my home grown one), so I might just shy away from it. 😁
Ha ha, yes! That was a little bit anti-climatic and my own system clearly let the Germans down somewhat 🤣. I've finally got my hands on the solo mode from Devil Pig Games' website and look forward to trying it out :)
Thanks! Really glad to hear you've taken the plunge, and I do hope you enjoy it. At the moment I'm buying some more terrain packs to give me more options with Normandie.
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. I do not have the solo expansion yet, but I hear very good things about it. I would like to get it and try using the rules with one of the larger Stalingrad scenarios.
My pleasure! I'm very glad you liked the videos. One of my gaming buddies has the solo expansion now, too. He is going to bring it next time he comes over and we'll both challenge the system. I'm looking forward to it :)
I am interested in your decision tables for your AI opponent! Prior to getting the solo mode I would just "play both sides" with some dice rolls tossed in for some randomness.
Thanks! My home grown AI isn't massively removed from what you were doing. I'd originally crafted it for 'Panzer Grenadier' so it is fairly general. The core of it determines the AI's stance (aggressive/mobile/defensive), with the dice roll modified by relative force size, mission objectives, training etc. The results of this govern which tables the AI subsequently rolls on for moving and firing. I'm away for the summer holidays at the moment, but if you're interested I can send you a neat version when I get back.
Aw cmon Andrew, infantry behind the tank! , cover / how Many pictures of tanks in close combat and where's the infantry ? yes behind the Tank using the Armour for Cover ,! ahe m , lol 😎✍️
Andrew just received a war story ex 4 this game whith 3 fonti ik counters , there movement is 4 same as all others , that is the fontovik both regements , ok over n outs a sahh
Lovely demo Andrew. I'm a fan of this game and still marvel at the High quality of its components and amazing value. I intended doing a video about a year ago but things got in the way so it was heartening to see you showcase the game so well. I think its better with 2 players but still fun to play solo two handed. I use similar Power of 3 system with the cards where 2 cards MUST be used each turn by both sides if at all playable. Regardless, 2 must be replaced at end of turn so you're no longer aware of what's in hand. Their new solo expansion looks pretty heavy fare and I prefer simplicity and speed 😊
Thanks so much! Watch this space as I'm hoping to demo one of the larger scenarios sometime soon. In any case, please do consider doing a video as I would love to hear your take on it. I have heard that their solo system is pretty involved (much more than my home grown one), so I might just shy away from it. 😁
@@andrewchoong2895 I'll definitely watch this space!👍
Really cute the way you managed to play Solo! xD You will really enjoy discovering how nicely they have designed the solo mode.
Ha ha, yes! That was a little bit anti-climatic and my own system clearly let the Germans down somewhat 🤣. I've finally got my hands on the solo mode from Devil Pig Games' website and look forward to trying it out :)
Are the fontovics armed solely armed whith the ppsh ! If so there assault and fire penalties need to b examined , more asymmetricity required plz kol
Yeah, in their 'present' state (subject to errata) I didn't find them that great. They die a little too easily too!
Awesome thankyou, just starting with HON, this helps heaps.
My pleasure, and thanks very much! Hope you're enjoying HON :)
Inspired me to obtain this game!
Thanks! Really glad to hear you've taken the plunge, and I do hope you enjoy it. At the moment I'm buying some more terrain packs to give me more options with Normandie.
Great overview, well done. Do you by chance have the solo expansion?
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. I do not have the solo expansion yet, but I hear very good things about it. I would like to get it and try using the rules with one of the larger Stalingrad scenarios.
I just received the Solo expansion and have really enjoyed playing the scenarios against the AI! Thank you for covering this wonderful game!
My pleasure! I'm very glad you liked the videos. One of my gaming buddies has the solo expansion now, too. He is going to bring it next time he comes over and we'll both challenge the system. I'm looking forward to it :)
I am interested in your decision tables for your AI opponent! Prior to getting the solo mode I would just "play both sides" with some dice rolls tossed in for some randomness.
Thanks! My home grown AI isn't massively removed from what you were doing. I'd originally crafted it for 'Panzer Grenadier' so it is fairly general. The core of it determines the AI's stance (aggressive/mobile/defensive), with the dice roll modified by relative force size, mission objectives, training etc. The results of this govern which tables the AI subsequently rolls on for moving and firing. I'm away for the summer holidays at the moment, but if you're interested I can send you a neat version when I get back.
Aw cmon Andrew, infantry behind the tank! , cover / how Many pictures of tanks in close combat and where's the infantry ? yes behind the Tank using the Armour for Cover ,! ahe m , lol 😎✍️
Thanks for calling that tactical error out, Sir! as ever, I live and learn 😅
Andrew just received a war story ex 4 this game whith 3 fonti ik counters , there movement is 4 same as all others , that is the fontovik both regements , ok over n outs a sahh
Sorry I meant errata , replace the three movement value whith a four movement number
Ah, thanks Sir! That does help balance them out a bit. I'll remember next time I have these folks on the table! :)