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I am surprised to see even though its called Mark McLaughlin's war and Peace the errata says designer John Gant

Losses in the larger force are dependent on number of strength points in the smaller force, not the number of strength points in their own (larger) force.

I played this in the 70s but on re-visiting it all these years I was surprised at how bad it is by todays standards. Ugly map, bland counters and lots of fiddly rules that really little in the way of depth. Nostalgia is a powerful emotion but there are far better games both (board and computer) out there that simulate WW2 grand strategy better than this bloated dinosaur.

I have played several smaller scenarios as solo games. (Yes, I do play a lot with my own spreadsheets and random generation of outcomes.) I have started the game 3 times with different sets of friends, but it take a large commitment of time, and were never successful in getting very far. Maybe in my retirement...? Oh, and definitely use the 2010 rule set as it consolidates a lot of loose ends.

Correct me if i sm wrong but this contingent of infantry are exactly the same figures put out by Revell. I have both sets for the Revell AWI series.

One of the best ever…would love to see Compass buy the rights and reprint and update it. Wonder if it is on Vassal..🧐. How would you change the game if you could?

Too bad the rules and scenarios are so poorly written…40 year old rules. I gave away my copy…they had a chance to polish it up and clarify things but only worked on the map. Pity. John Grant should have never taken on such a project. He is also a real jerk on Board Game Geek if you ask questions. The errata proves the point…brand new printing and have to download errata…hilarious. Maybe I will buy a reprint in the future if a real designer works on it.

hi french player i bought this game but no scoresheet in core game... do you have one please ?

Played the complete General War with 4 friends in 86-87. Took us 6 months. Kept it set up in a closed off room. We ended with an Alliance win around turn 20.

i love this game good luck finding people to play

I recently found a used copy of this game at a local store (2nd & Charles) for $50. I have NO idea if it’s complete. Do you happen to know where I could find a full parts list for it?

Where are Charles and Hiller?

Its possible to say that Frederick Was directly responsible for the Holocaust. Frederick made Prussia a world power which in turn gave rise to German dominance on the continet which started WW1 and led to the defeat of Germany where some said the German Army was betrayed by politicians which led to WW2 and the Holocaust...

We bought it when it came out and tried to play it but couldn't. It's an engineer's dream of a game, with a huge rulebook and hundred's of counters (which don't even cover the size of the fleets involved). It's insane. We looked at the combat rules, which break things down into percentages, and immediately decided to go back to the simple fun of Federation Space.

You should use 2 solid color dice when you roll that copper dice is hard to see and read

thank you

Bashki did the original.. the Hobbit and Return of the King where not Bashki's they where by Rankin n Bass. Those guys went on to Thundercats.

thank you

I have the set myself and mine had all infantry and no artillery. Also in mine was one set if airfix colonials and British airfix infantry.

I'm always tempted by this game, but no-one seems to say "you must buy it!". I only wargame solo FWIW.

You said "War and Peace" dozens of times in the first 10 minutes. Never played it. Don't know what you're talking about when you keep referring a game I never played.

Have you ever played riddle of the ring?

I found this game 100% unused at goodwill for $4.99....😮 happiest treasure I've ever found. ✨

The map of the original game is not distorted, you are looking at it from the wrong angle. Lay the original map at the same angle as in the land in the new map and you will understand the geography much better. (Angle from Spain in the lower left to Russia in the upper right).

I agree with you. This game is the prefect balance; is has the right level of complexity to allow or interesting strategic decisions, yet the game can still be played in an evening. Though I will point out that the game is called "Rise and Decline of the Third Reich" and not "THE Rise and Decline of the Third Reich."

It is a really good game NOW, not just "for its time."

Incredible!

Bought the base game many years ago. In the last 2 years i could buy all expansions and a hand full of lieutenant packs. If my wife knew how much i paid, she would kill me.

great game

My favorite 2 player strategic wargame.

Might have been thinking Federation Commander around 7:30. The art work back in the Task Force Games days was quite nice.

Me and my friend played this often. There was a wargame magazine ( I think Strategy and Tactics?) that had some amazing mods such as a technology tree and cool actions triggers to unlock research, including ships and ship warfare.( you do have to draw hexes in the water spaces). We also had many of our own customer rules. I do not know anyone alive who plays it anymore but I still have the binder with all the advanced rules. My favorite wargame ever.

Thank you for showing this game, I have it my collection now. I downloaded the new attrition table book. It would be nice to see you post a playthrough video. You have such a possitive view of this game you are the perfect person to post a playthrough. Thanks Again.

It was a good play thru...IMO Been Spamming your Videos about the War and Peace game coming out on the Computer. I think it will be great for getting Multiplayer games going

To ALL- WAR AND PEACE is coming out on Computer--See KICKSTARTER/Steam

No need to apologize. This scenario makes dull gaming, but it's a wonderful history lesson,. Your video shows that Napoleon in 1815 was bound to lose sooner or later.

I kinda feel they got the colors for the Prussians and French reversed.

I just bought this for a quarter at goodwill lol

Ya if I remember Germany would hold in France (defend) while Germany and Austria forced Russia surrender Which took like a year or two then turned on France

I only played it once vs other player but played solo a few times. I had all the editions like fleets, air, and tanks that made it cooler

Bought mine back in 1976😀

Us card should be on back of French card

I’m enjoying your war and peace

I played this so much I wore out my copy. I have three copies now. I don't find it as complex as nuanced. I do wish there were more generals in the published version. Variants exist though.

F&E is the monster game of monster games. One must have a unique love of spreadsheets.

Played this in 1983.... :) Always enjoyed.... we had the fellowship with hidden movement, Ooh how ahead of the curve were we.

That I don't know but I know a friend who does...I'll reply soon.

BTW advance Third Reich sux don't get it...it should be called Advanced Die Rolling because you roll 6 dice at a time.. I have the game, pass......

"This rule book has seen better days." That is an awesome thing not a bad thing.

I remember when it came out in the 80's. I was big into Starfleet Battles and wanted this game but it was quite expensive back in the day. I know it sells on Ebay now for $100 but back in the 80's that game cost $50-$75