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Zones of Control

This is a misleading term that many gamers crack their heads on. Instead of trying to imagine exactly what this animal called a “Zone of Control” w...

Think the Battle of Arcis-sur-Aube is one-sided? Think again

OSG strives to balance all the battles in The Library of Napoleonic Battles series. This playtest report illustrates how the French can triumph a...

Napoleon's Counterstrike Strategic Overview

Click here to view the Strategic Map for Napoleon's Counterstrike as it will appear on the back of the box.

What goes into designing and playtesting a scenario

Read what goes on when creating a new scenario, from the point of view of the team that's designing and testing the Wartenburg scenario for Napoleo...

The Grand Tactical Experiment

Kevin explains here why the scale for The Library of Napoleonic Battles is the best scale to reflect what the system simulates.

How to Write Rules

Kevin explains here his philosophy of how rules should be written.

ConsimWorld Expo Seminars, July 15, 2024

Kevin will be presenting two seminars at the ConsimWorld Expo in Tempe, Arizona, in July. Read more about those presentations here.

Why TLNB is NOT a tactical game system

Kevin explains here why TLNB should not be considered a tactical game system.

TLNB Upcoming Titles

A list of the upcoming titles in the TLNB series as of March, 2024, is available here.

How Lawyer-Proof Should Rules Be?

In this post, Kevin discusses how striving for air-tight rules can be counter-productive.

Simulating the Battle of Fère-Champenoise

In this post, Kevin discusses the design challenges posed when simulating the battle of Fère-Champenoise, which took place during the last days of ...

Assigning Victory Points

In this article, Kevin discusses the factors that need to be considered when assigning VPs for a game, using the upcoming Arcis-sur-Aube as an exam...