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Shayne Logan, designer of Old School Tactical, turns his sights to modern conflicts with this tactical game set in Afghanistan. It looks to have many similarities to his WWII system, but here we've also got helicopters, rocket launchers, and IEDs.

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Modern Tactics: Afghanistan (Wargame Unboxing)

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The launch of a new series here on Hexed & Countered: One More Mission, a role-playing game series that will likely debut weekly or bi-weekly (depending) and focus on probably two main RPG systems to start. This is the first, Twilight 2000, Fourth Edition from Free League Publishing. 

This is The Last Orders: Session One and sees our characters begin their mission across the wrecked landscape of a World War III that never was.

Originally published in 1984 by Game Designers’ Workshop and designed by Frank Chadwick, Twilight: 2000 places players in the aftermath of a fictional World War III, where small groups of soldiers struggle to survive in a devastated Europe after the collapse of modern supply chains and command structures.

Unlike most RPGs, Twilight: 2000 has always had strong wargaming DNA. The game features hex maps, tactical combat, vehicles, equipment management, and survival logistics — elements that feel very familiar to tabletop wargamers.

00:00 – Intro & Recap: Picking up from Session Zero
01:11 – The Road Ahead: Briefing with Captain Holt
02:58 – Moving West: The Convoy Departs
04:00 – Logistics of Survival: The Kentucky Still & Hope
05:55 – Through the Ruins: Vänersborg & Trollhättan
07:28 – Encounter at the Hardware Store
09:25 – A Moment of Humanity: Pup’s Gesture
10:33 – The Split: Heading East Alone
11:33 – Session Wrap-Up & What’s Next: Radiation & Story Goals

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Twilight 2000 Solo Campaign | The Last Orders - Session One

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We have met a lot of German resistance. Can we push through and take the objectives?
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Fields Of Fire Normandy Mission 1 Trevieres Offensive Part 3

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A first look at the deluxe edition of The Siege of Constantinople from Decision Games, designed by Richard Berg and originally published by SPI in 1978. 

00:00 – Introduction and Game Overview
02:33 – Unboxing: Components Overview (Dice, Baggies, Rulebook)
04:05 – Rulebook Skim: Table of Contents & Credits
05:00 – Abbreviations & Course of Play
05:48 – Game Equipment & Unit Anatomy (Janissaries, Leaders, Counters)
07:33 – Player Aid Cards (PAC) Overview
08:15 – Sequence of Play: Planning & Bombardment/Assault Phases
09:48 – Movement Rules & Special Terrain (The Foss, City Walls, Palaces)
12:06 – Stacking Rules & Zones of Control (ZOC)
13:31 – Assault, Fire Combat, and Melee Rules
14:34 – Bombardment, Siege Works, and Tunneling
15:12 – Special Rules: Greek Fire & The Golden Horn Bridge
15:37 – Leader Specific Rules & Victory Conditions
16:01 – Scenario Options: Assault vs. Campaign Game
16:25 – Optional & Simplified Naval Rules
17:00 – Detailed Look: Counter Sheet
18:41 – Detailed Look: Player Aid Cards (Initial Deployment, Charts, Tracks)
20:51 – Detailed Look: Naval Log & Mine Planning Sheets
22:08 – Map Overview: Constantinople & The Golden Horn
25:35 – Box Art & Final Thoughts

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The Siege of Constantinople - Deluxe Edition (Decision Games) | First Look

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Ancients is a smaller part of my collection, only 21 games plus expansions. What am I missing? What's your favourite?

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