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As participants register, this section will detail in alphabetical
order the biography and specific MonsterGame.CON comments provided.
A great way to find out more about the colleagues you will be
meeting, and perhaps joining in a specific gaming session. We
encourage you to contact those with similar interests for some
possible pre-event coordination. Note: Gaming preference is listed
in order of priority.
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Participants registered to date (100): A-M Listings • Christopher Nelson • Stephen Nobles • Scott Oppenlander • Ron Palmatary • Robert Parker • Dave Peashock • Michael Pitts • John Plumley • Joseph Polak • Norma Pratt • Thomas Prowell • Michael Resch • Rob Robertson • Raymond Rodriquez • David Rohde • Karl Rosentrater • David Roth • Mark Ruggiero • Charles Ryder • David Salter • Robert Sanders • Robert Schroeder • Bruce Schweitzer • Cisco Serret • Bill Shade • Harvey Smallman • Frank Snyder • Gregory Smith • John Spalding • Nathan Stapf • Greg Tanner • Paul Van Etten • Salvatore Vasta • Vance von Borries • Eric Walters • Lance Weller • Phillip Weltsch • Tony Zbaraschuk
Last update: 21 May 1330 PST
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Christopher Nelson, Richfield, MN
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cjnelson@mr.net |
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Summer Storm (COA)
Totaler Krieg! (Decision) |
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Been wargaming since I picked up Jutland and Midway new at the
neighbor's annual toy garage sale (he worked for a toy company)
for $2.00 each back in 1970 & have been playing wargames ever
since. I am 39 and married with one kid. The only other con I
have ever attended is Gencon the last three years. |
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I picked Summer Storm since I was really excited about it (Maypo
anyone) until it was finally published. Since then I haven't been
able to sit down and take the time to learn to play the darn thing.
My alternate choice is Totaler Krieg. I have had limited play
experience with the original and would really like to have a chance
to play TK too. |
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Stephen Nobles, Phoenix, AZ
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ronin_777@hotmail.com |
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World in Flames Deluxe + Modules (ADG)
Advanced Third Reich/Rising Sun (AH) |
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World war II is my prefered gaming arena, and I like grand stratagy
games. I have a few years of playing WIF and related games. I
also like to play Empires in arms (as turkey.. its fun!) I am
interested in trying a linked third riech game as well. |
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Scott Oppenlander, Rougemont, NC
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sentinelnc@yahoo.com |
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World in Flames Deluxe + Modules (ADG)
Wacht Am Rhein (SPI) |
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What's to say? I'm a software engineer from Raleigh-Durham, NC.
I've been gaming for 20 years now. 31, married, no kids. I've
had a surprising amount of trouble finding a wargaming group that
is close enough that I can play on a regular basis. |
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I had some great times playing World In Flames in the early 90's.
I consider myself at the low end of intermediate. I feel that
all the expansions to WiF (Planes in Flames, Ships in Flames,
etc) have added an undue level of complexity to the game. The
basic 5.0 set had the right mix of detail, complexity and playability.
The expansion modules have changed that.
Wacht am Rhein - I'm a total novice. I only put it down because
some of my friends will be playing it. |
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Ron Palmatary, Oklahoma City, OK
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RonGHQ@aol.com |
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World in Flames Deluxe + Modules (ADG)
Advanced Third Reich/Rising Sun (AH) |
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I have been playing historical war games since 1973 when I saw
a copy of Panzerblitz at Sears. I own Game HQ, Inc., a game shop
in Oklahoma City. We have a large gaming area and I try to squeeze
in board wargames in between the Magic and Pokemon players <g>.
Actually, we do a board game night every Thursday night, but we
do not do the "Monster games" very often so I am happy to have
this opportunity to play some of my favorites - World in Flames,
Advanced Third Riech, and Empires in Arms. |
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I have played World In Flames since second edition. I have not
played the final edition yet, but hope to be up to speed on that
soon. I have played Advanced Third Riech MANY times. I look forward
mainly just to getting to play these old favorites. I look to
playing more as a relaxing enjoyment than a fierce competition. |
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Robert Parker, Peoria, AZ
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rjp_email@usa.net |
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Pacific War (Victory)
Empire in Arms (AH) |
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I am a married 34 year old Purchasing Manager in Phoenix, who
has been playing wargames since the age of 12. I enjoy most strategic
level games, but especially prefer playing long strategic simulations
in person. I own many Avalon Hill titles myself, but do not limit
myself to playing only these games. This will be the first gaming
convention that I have been able to attend, and I am looking forward
to participating in the activities as well as playing the games. |
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I have selected Pacific War by Victory Games for the simple reason
that I have never had a chance to play the game against an opponent
and I think its system is very unique among games that I have
played. My second choice is Empires in Arms by Avalon Hill. I
was a member of a group in college that played this game extensively,
but I have not revisited it in over 10 years. I am looking forward
to the dynamics of this multi-player game. |
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Dave Peashock, Tucson, AZ
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duraacer@aol.com |
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East Front Series (GMT)
Wacht Am Rhein (SPI) |
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I'm 54 years old & have been gaming actively 29 years. Although
I was born, raised, & worked on the East Coast, I am now retired
& have lived in Tucson, AZ. for almost 5 years with my wife. My
main interests are wargaming & military history(duh), cycling,
hiking, & cooking. |
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My first preference (GMT's East Front Series) reflects my interest
in WWII operational-level games. "Wacht am Rhein" is a long-time
favorite, partly because I lived in Luxembourg three years & enjoyed
touring the Ardennes.
I look forward to playing the East Front series, because it is
currently my favorite game(s). I have only played the 4 games
solitaire, and look forward to playing them with others and also
to putting the three Barbarossa games together. "Wacht am Rhein"
is also a long-time favorite. I've played it extensively, but
not for a long time. |
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Michael Pitts, El Segundo, CA
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mpvid@mindspring.com |
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Highway to the Reich (SPI)
Korsun Pocket (PWG) |
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I am a graduate film student at Loyola Marymount University, in
Los Angeles, and I am wrapping up the editing and sound work on
my 2nd short film. I returned to school after working several
years as a film and video editor. I am training in directing and
screenwriting, and of course hope to produce historical films
and TV shows. I have been playing wargames since 1969, with an
absence of 10 years from '79-89. I love old SPI titles, but also
enjoy GMT, COA, and Gamers. |
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I would be happy playing 90% of the games listed. I picked Highway
to the Reich and Korsun Pocket due to their size and rarity (even
though I have both of these games). I am also interested in Streets
of Stalingrad, and the BAR series (mainly because I want to learn
how to play these), La Bataille de Moskowa, and Bloody April.
After working many hours on my film and interning with a major
film producer at Paramount, I am dying to play some wargames and
forget about filmmaking for a while. |
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John Plumley, Chandler, AZ
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jplumley@home.com |
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HASL Campaign (sponsored by MMP)
Advanced Third Reich/Rising Sun (AH) |
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I'm 34, married, and have two boys (ages 9 and 13). I'm a tech
writer for Intel in Chandler, AZ. I have been gaming since 1979
or so. The first game I bought was Panzer Leader, and I quickly
moved on to Russian Campaign, Third Reich, Squad Leader, and many
others. Lately I have been playing a lot of Advanced Third Reich
and some ASL. |
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I really enjoy the historical ASL modules, especially Red Barricades.
I am looking forward to playing with some new opponents. I have
been playing SL/ASL off and on for 18 years now; I would rate
myself an average player.
I would also like to try some A3R/ERS once the HASL event winds
down. I have been playing the 3R system since 1980; I have been
playing A3R once a week for the last 5 years, and I think I am
pretty good. I have not played much ERS (~10 games), so it would
be nice to give that a try with some experienced players. |
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Joseph Polak, Joliet, IL
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jmpolak3@hotmail.com |
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War in Europe (DG/SPI)
Wellington's Victory (SPI) |
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I am 53 yrs. old. I have been wargaming since age 15. My primary
historical periods of interest are Ancient and Middle ages. But
I play most other periods also. WWI, WWII, and modern such as
Arab-Israeli Wars, Korea, and Vietnam. I have experience in Europa,
War In Europe, War in the Pacific, XTR's WWI game to name some
of the big monster games. I'm looking forward to playing one of
these to a conclusion if possible with likeminded people. |
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War In Europe as first choice: I haven't played this in a long
time but have played it from beginning to end. I have also played
scenarios mostly Russian front. With a production system for the
Allies now, I would like to try this out.
Wellington's Victory, 2nd choice: This is one of my all time favorites
even though I'm not a big Napoleon fan. I have played it to a
conclusion at least 3 times. I also haven't played it in a while.
I'm looking forward to meeting people of likeminded interests
as mine, making new friends, and having a blast of a time. |
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Norman Pratt, Mesa, AZ
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azpops@msn.com |
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March to Victory (GR/D)
Second Front (GR/D) |
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Biography
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I have been gaming now for more than 25 years. I started in 1976
with Panzer Leader and Panzer Blitz which some friends got me
hooked on while stationed in Germany. I live in Mesa, AZ with
my wife and our youngest daughter still left at home. |
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I selected March to Victory and Second Front because I own both
and have enjoyed playing them solitare for some time. I have never
played them against an opponent before, so I am looking forward
to it. |
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Thomas Prowell, Seattle, WA
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t_prowell@hotmail.com |
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Totaler Krieg! (Decision)
Summer Storm (COA) |
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According to Brandon Einhorn, I'm the "King of Monster Games".
I think that's a bit of a stretch, but I am lucky enough to have
a good many friends at Metro Seattle Gamers who enjoy the really
big games from The Gamers, GMT and Clash of Arms. I'm on the design
team for the next edition of Totaler Krieg! -- Alan, Sal and I
hope to meet a lot of TK players and show them a bit of what Ikusa!
will be like. |
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Alan Emrich and myself -- and hopefully Sal Vasta, if we can drag
him out here -- are hoping to use the weekend to play some Totaler
Krieg and test out some of the new mechanics we've been kicking
around for the game's upcoming "World at War" edition. Obviously,
I'm a pretty experienced TK player! |
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Michael Resch, Eugene, OR
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kylamike@earthlink.net |
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Napoleon at Bay (OSG) |
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Currently working on "Clash of Eagles" a simulation of the Eastern
Front in 1914 using the Death of Empires game system. See the
special event page for more information! |
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Enjoyed Napoleon at Bay in the past. Unfortunately, little experience. |
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Rob Robertson, Liberty Lake, WA
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RobRobertsonJr@msn.com |
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Korsun Pocket (PWG)
Der Weltkrieg (SPW) |
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Biography
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I'm a computer programmer working in Spokane, WA. Been a programmer
for 19 years. Been a wagamer for 31 years. I play all sorts of
games - all periods - all levels. Mostly ASL, WiF, and EiA are
my regular gaming diet (i.e. I have opponents willing to play
these) with a smattering of GBoH and EFS and others (S&T, Command,
etc) as opportunity arises. |
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First: Korsun Pocket - a golden oldie - played the campaign game
five times in the 1980 to 1982 time frame. I have always liked
this game immensely and it's predecessor Wacht am Rhein.
Second: Der Weltkrieg - never played it - system looks great graphically
and with very interesting mechanics. I would like to play the
grand linked version of all 1914. If it plays well I might convince
my gaming group to give it a go. |
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Raymond Rodriquez, Dearborn, MI
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rayrodrqz@peoplepc.com |
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Operation Typhoon (SPI)
This Terrible Sound (Gamers) |
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I started wargaming in 1977 when I got a copy of SPI's War of
the Ring one Christmas. Soon after, I lost interest in it and
turned to historical wargames, as military history (particularly
WWII) is sort of a hobby of mine. Since those early days, I have
been gaming off and on as time allows. Currently I am more of
a collector than a player, but I would like to change that. |
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My first choice is Operation Typhoon. I bought a copy of it on
Ebay just a week or two ago and am dying to play it with someone!
I have no previous experience with it, but will have read the
rules by the time I get to the convention. Also, I am familiar
with the PGG game system, although it has been many years since
I played that game...
My second choice is This Terrible Sound. I have no experience
playing this game either, but I have played one of The Gamer's
CWB games solitaire (Champion Hill). I'm hoping it won't be much
of a stretch to go from CWB to RSS. |
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David Rohde, Haslett, MI
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rohde@msu.edu |
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East Front Series (GMT)
Wacht Am Rhein (SPI) |
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Professor of political Science at Michigan State since 1970. Wargamer
since about 1965. Co-designer of Iwo Jima (S&T #92). Interested
in all eras, but I prefer strategic & operational WWII. |
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I've never had the chance to play it (or much else) with live
opponents, and this seems like the ideal opportunity. |
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Karl Rosentrater, Escondido, CA
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vykingz@ix.netcom.com |
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Third World War Series (GDW)
Great War in Europe/Near East (XTR) |
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Picked up the wargaming bug in high school; a buddy and I would
spend hours on weekends with AHs' Blitzkrieg. Then after college,
the town I lived in supported a suprisingly large (for the towns'
size) game club. I was exposed to many of the SPI classics (remember
that old cartoon 'Expose yourself to Art'?? uh..never mind), and
Victory Games and GDW were in their prime. This is where I first
fell in love with GDWs' WWIII. The club set up the combined game
3-4 times on one of the members' 5x10 ping pong table, and ran
it through (gently, with a twist). Since then, my involvement
in the sport (er..hobby) has been with my friends Brian, Dave,
and Linden, from Sonoma County, NoCal. Clash 'O Arms w/Dave, 1815
w/Brian, innumerable XTR GWiE/NE w/Brian and Linden (we know it
as Groundhog Day), and GBoH, OCS, and MiH Marlborough (I forget
the name) with Linden.
Monster Game Con....what genius thought this up? A toast!! |
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I must be an addict, becaues as soon as I heard about this con,
I knew nothing short of death in the family would keep me from
going. Been way too long since I've been a part of something really
big. I really don't mind if I don't get to play one of the games
listed on my profile, as long as I get to partake of some of the
bounty. Looking forward. |
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David aka "Sarge" Roth, Mesa, AZ
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pacislandtreasures@prodigy.net |
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HASL Campaign (sponsored by MMP) |
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Biography
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Been playing "Military" board games for about 20 years. Play several
but prefer the ASL Game System above all. I enjoy hiking, tennis,
motorcycles, and scenario/game design. Have been a history "nut"
since I was 7. Grew up on books at the library and the old "Combat"
TV series. I've written some articles for Critical Hit Magazine,
and am currently working on an HASL project which I hope to submit
to MMP soon. |
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I selected the HASL games from MMP because of the attention to
detail plus the playability. My first love is history, and this
has been the closest thing I've seen to actually recreating it
on a tabletop. I've been playing since the old SL days back in
the early 80's. I would rate myself an average player. I play
to enjoy the game first, then to win. I always pick up a new "pointer"
or two everytime I play in a tourney, and hope to learn something
new this time out. Of course, winning would be fun too! |
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Mark Ruggiero, Lodi, CA
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investor@inreach.com |
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This Terrible Sound (Gamers)
This Hallowed Ground (Gamers) |
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Age 36 been playing wargames since age 12. I served four years
USAF C-141 loadmaster out of highschool. Have 2500 hours flight
time. Currently do building maintenance. Love to play games, watch
my kids play football and read a lot of WW2 books. |
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I will be representing The Gamers and helping arrange play of
This Terrible sound from the Regimental Sub-Series. I've noticed
some folks want to play This Hallowed Ground, but This Terrible
Sound starts out with more troops and is better suited for multiple
players from the get go. If there is higher demand for This Hallowed
Ground, however, then I will be facilitating play for this game
instead. |
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Charles Ryder, Fremont, CA
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cryder@galaxy.nsc.com |
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This Hallowed Ground (Gamers)
East Front Series (GMT) |
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I am a 41 year old engineer originally from the San Diego area
but moved to the Silicon Valley 17 years ago to pursue my career.
I played my first wargame nearly 30 years ago. In the past 5 years
I have been playing fairly regularly; mostly WW2 games but have
recently been interested in the Civil War as well. I play games
as a hobby and as a way to learn more about the history and reasons
behind why some battles and wars turned out the way they did. |
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I was initially going to play in the East Front Series. I have
recently been playing AGN and enjoyed it quite a bit. But since
I will be able to play a monster-like game at the GMT gaming weekends
I thought that I would rather play in This Hallowed Ground.
THG is THE Gettysburg game. The command system shows how difficult
it is to maneuver such large forces. I have played a few games
of the Civil War Brigade system games so I was able to pick up
the RSS system pretty easily. I was able to play in the RSS game
at Homercon West so I now get another chance to play a monster
Civil War game with excellent graphics for the map and counters. |
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David Salter, Springfield, VA
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salterdj@aol.com |
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East Front Series (GMT)
Wacht Am Rhein (SPI) |
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A retired Marine Officer; playing monster games for 20 years. |
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Enjoyed palying those games - specifically enjoy operational level
or grand strategic level WWII. I have played these games for over
20 years; been palying wargames for over 30 years. I would like
to get a sense of the future of monster games. |
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Robert Sanders, Flower Mound, TX
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rsanders@metronet.com |
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Vietnam 1965-1975 (Victory Games)
War Between the States (SPI) |
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Gaming since 1970. Love monster games. May be the only person
to play complete games of WiE, WiP, CNA, and Empires in Arms <grin>.
Looking forward to a chance to play without daily life interfering.
Looking forward to a good time and fun. |
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Vietnam '65-'75 may be one of the most elegant designs I have
ever played. The combination of political and military; tactical
and strategic; long term and short term are expertly balanced.
One of the tensest, immersive games in existence.
Second choice was so much more difficult. Any of the traditional
SPI monsters would serve. War Between the State was selected in
memory of good times of winning the war as the south in 1862 against
my yankee friend! A nice game with much underlying strategy driving
an, on the surface, bland game. |
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Robert Schroeder, Manteca, CA
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rschroeder01@mediaone.net |
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Pacific War (Victory)
Three Days of Gettysburg, 2nd Ed. (GMT) |
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I am 31 and am a high school history teacher. I also coach football.
I have always been interested in military history. I have been
playing games off and on since I was 15. Its just hard to find
the time, space and opponents for these games. |
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My favorite games are the SPI/TSR/GMT Great Battles of the Civil
War Series. I also love the Pacific conflict and love Pacific
War by Vicotry Games. I have alot of interest in the Europa series.
I just look forward to the competition of gaming. I also just
I am interested in seeing alot of these games being played. I
am interested in visiting the flea market to see whats available. |
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Bruce Schweitzer, Santa Ana, CA
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brucebbi@earthlink.net |
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Pacific War (VG)
East Front Series (GMT) |
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49 years old, play twice a week. |
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Although War in the Pacific was my primary interest, due to insufficient
interest, my new first choice is Pacific War (Victory). Either
way, I'm going to be covering the Pacific War! My second choice
is now East Front Series (GMT). |
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Cisco Serret, Hawthorne, CA
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cisco_s@yahoo.com |
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East Front Series (GMT)
Wellington's Victory (SPI) |
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 I'm living in Los Angeles, but I'll be relocating to Anchorage
AK in June. I love it in Alaska, been there often on vacations,
even once in December. Currently working on a contract basis,
in the field of ecommerce. I'm 40 now, been playing wargames since
my introduction to Kingmaker when I was 17. I haven't done much
wargaming for about 10 years, as my work and educational courses
have consumed alot of my time. |
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I settled on East Front Series for #1 choice because I really
like the system, it's smooth and seems to strike the right balance
between complexity and playability for me, and I recently bought
the newest one, Army Group North, and I'm itching to play it.
For the second choice, I went with SPI's Wellington's Victory.
I've played this game many times, and unlike most people, I prefer
to play the Allies. |
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Bill Shade, Kingman, AZ
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bshade@citlink.net |
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HASL Campaign (sponsored by MMP) |
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I am an insurance agent/CPA in Kingman, AZ. I have been playing
wargames since 6th grade. In 1979, I began playing SL and have
stayed with SL as it became ASL. I have also been playing 3R as
it has become A3R. SPI Quad Packs are old favorites of mine. |
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Since I have been playing SL/ASL from 1979 to present, it is impossible
for me to pass up an opportunity to enjoy the system some more.
ASL is always a mainstay. A3R and Totalier Krieg would also be
very fun to play. I consider myself a solid ASL player with good
skills. There is always something new to learn or re-learn when
you play ASL with people outside your regular circle of players. |
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Gregory Smith, Phoenix, AZ
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E-mail
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sturmer@hpssims.com |
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Operation Typhoon (SPI)
Wacht Am Rhein (SPI) |
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Biography
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Retired Army Major, Armor Officer. Combat experience in Desert
Storm, 1st Infantry Division. Wargamer since 1972 or thereabouts. |
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Extremely experienced with War in Europe, Wacht am Rhein, and
Operation Typhoon, having played all of them multiple times. |
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Harvey Smallman, San Diego, CA
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smallman@pacific-science.com |
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Europa Series (GR/D)
World in Flames Deluxe + Modules (ADG) |
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British 36 yr-old gamer. Returning to gaming after a 10 yr absence
due to grad school etc. I was serious about WWII corps/divisional
level gaming before that. |
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Recently purchased Fire in the East and would like to learn more
about that game (or Europa series of games, in general) from cognicenti.
Alternatively, World in Flames used to be my favorite game. However,
I stopped at the 5th Edition and I'm concerned that I no longer
"speak current WiF" (I'm of the opinion that the constant tinkering
and expansion of that game has not been for the best...). |
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Frank Snyder, Phoenix, AZ
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karza58@home.com |
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World in Flames Deluxe + Modules (ADG)
Wacht Am Rhein (SPI) |
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I live in Phoenix and a long-time monster wargamer. My motto is
"If the game does not take a week to play, what's the point?"
New WAR sounds very cool. |
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World in Flames is the best wargame out there. Hope the new W.A.R.
will challenge it. |
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John Spalding, Pasadena, CA
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jbspaldi@pacbell.net |
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East Front Series (GMT)
Victory Block Series (Columbia) |
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Nathan Stapf, Flagstaff, AZ
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N8stapf@hotmail.com |
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HASL Campaign (sponsored by MMP)
Enemy at the Gates (Gamers) |
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I'm from Flagstaff, Arizona and I've been playing wargames since
1980 or so. I started with Tactics II and then moved on to War
at Sea. From there I got into Panzer Blitz and Panzer Leader which
naturally led to Squad Leader. I've been primarily playing ASL
lately although I occasionally get the chance to play some operational
and standard level games from The Gamers. |
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I picked ASL because that's the game I'm most familiar with and
playing some obscene, large historical scenarios has a certain
charm. I picked EatG as my second choice because I never really
get the chance to play my Gamers titles at home. |
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Greg Tanner, Chandler, AZ
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tanneraz@ix.netcom.com |
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Wacht Am Rhein (SPI)
Hitler's Last Gamble (3W) |
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I have been gaming for 32 years. I started w/ AH BOB and now do
mostly computer gaming. I have played Wacht Am Rhein many times,
and I have substantially modified some rules sections and have
developed a map extension on the north edge to include Liege.
I have played many of the games listed for the con and hope to
share thoughts, strategies, rules interpretations and changes
with the players in attendance. My motto: ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK!!!! |
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One of these days...I would like to see a double-blind Wacht Am
Rhein with divisional commanders participating! |
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Paul Van Etten, Fremont, CA
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vanetten1@home.com |
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Pacific War (Victory)
Totaler Krieg! (Decision) |
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My first boardgame was AH's Midway. But for a brief diversion
to computer games in the early 80's I've been boardgaming steadily
as time permits (and there's precious little of that it seems).
Current passions include TK!, Gamer's OCS and Up Front! |
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Having started the hobby with a naval game, I always find myself
drawn to those time & again (Flat Top, Submarine and PACWAR when
time permits). I've just never been able to experience the full
flavor that PACWAR has to offer and am looking forward to playing
with others who know the system (that I enjoy it so much solitaire
ensures I will not be disappointed by FTF).
When Krieg! came out I thought there was no better ETO game to
be had, until TK! came along. I play no other in this scale now.
With each playing I discover some new nuance, much depth w/o overcomplicated
mechanics. Ah that I could play both.... <g> |
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Salvatore Vasta, Centreville, VA
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salvasta@aol.com |
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Totaler Krieg! (Decision)
Austerlitz 1805 (GMT) |
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Live in Fairfax County, Virginia. I've been wargaming for a very
long time. I have wonderful wife that has let me come to Monstergame.con. |
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I chose Totaler Krieg! because I'm one of its developers. I'd
say I have a lot of experience with it. I look forward to not
rolling a 5. |
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Vance von Borries, Louisville, KY
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vance4u@aol.com |
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East Front Series (GMT) |
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When not gaming, I work as a tax accountant in Louisville, KY.
I entered the gaming field with an interest in chess, saw my first
wargame in 1963 and became known in the gaming industry beginning
in 1971. My list of game credits extend to over 30 games and include
over 25 as designer. |
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I will be the key facilitator for my game designs comprising the
East Front Series (GMT). |
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Eric Walters, Poway, CA
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ericmwalters@mindspring.com |
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Korsun Pocket (PWG)
East Front Series (GMT) |
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Lieutenant Colonel Eric Walters, USMC is the Assistant Chief of
Staff, G-2 (Intelligence) of the Third Marine Aircraft Wing currently
based in Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA. He has
been a wargamer for over 25 years, playtesting ADVANCED SQUAD
LEADER RULES and TURNING POINT: STALINGRAD for Avalon Hill, PHASE
LINE SMASH for GDW, and SEMPER FIDELIS (computer game) for InterActive
Magic. He is a professor of Intelligence, Military History, and
Land Warfare for the American Military University and also is
an adjunct professor for the Marine Corps University College of
Continuing Education, Command and Staff College. Monstergames
played to "completion" (or darned close to it): WAR IN EUROPE,
WAR IN THE EAST, KORSUN POCKET, WACHT AM RHEIN, OPERATION TYPHOON
(SPI), TERRIBLE SWIFT SWORD (1st Ed), STREETS OF STALINGRAD (1st
Ed), WINTER STORM, HIGHWAY TO THE REICH, DESCENT ON CRETE, RED
BARRICADES CG II, KAMPGRUPPE PEIPER I, KAMPFGRUPPE PEIPER II CG
II. |
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Played KORSUN POCKET for two semesters in my senior year of college--it
was (and to me still is) the premier Eastern Front monstergame.
Haven't played this game in 20 years, so I'm doing this for nostalgia's
sake. GMT's EAST FRONT series is one I've only dabbled with (TYPHOON)
but I want to play more of it. Normally I'd pick an HASL module,
but it's easier to find opponents (and time) for that; playing
the really big ones (and older ones, like KORSUN POCKET) is much
harder to do. What do I look forward to the most? Seeing all these
old games spread out and watching the ebb and flow of these battles
over a long period of time.
Special Consideration: I won't be available until May 26th (Saturday) morning--the
25th I'll be traveling. Will have to depart the morning of the
28th (Monday). |
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Lance Weller, Tacoma, WA
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laweller@qwest.net |
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This Hallowed Ground (Gamers)
Seven Days Campaign (Gamers) |
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Writer. I've published a few stories, those have won a few awards
and now I'm trying to market my first novel. |
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The Civil War bug bit me hard four or five years ago. This past
summer I visited several battlefields for the first time, Gettysburg
among them, and was very moved by the experience. On returning
home and hauling out THG I found I had an even higher regard for
the pains taken with this huge, majestic game.
I've played every CWB game from the Gamers and both games in their
regimental series, but, unfortunately, these have all been solo.
My only meaningful ftf experiences with them have been in the
form of short scenarios and even these were not played to completion.
So, I suppose, I'm looking most forward to having the chance to
play out the whole dang battle in one long shot. |
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Phillip Weltsch, Gilbert, AZ
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PCWeltsch@msn.com |
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open-gaming only |
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MonsterGame.CON
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Since I am only able to attend a portion of the convention, my
sights are set for the open-gaming area. I'll bring a host of
smaller games to choose from. Looking forward to meeting all the
participants. |
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Tony Zbaraschuk, Riverside, CA
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tonyz@eskimo.com |
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DAK (Gamers)
Enemy at the Gates (Gamers) |
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Librarian at La Sierra University, Riverside, California. |
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MonsterGame.CON
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I love the OCS system and I'd like a chance to play one of the
bigger games. |
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