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Design Files: Scenario Design

A large and vocal minority think our games should run according to history, and are willing to put up with special rules that force the game into a...

Division Generals in TLNB

by Vincent HOLUB In TLNB there are three types of leaders:The commanders, officers, and a blend, officer-commanders. Through their historical comma...

WHAT IS A CAVALRY CHARGE?

There are two kinds of cavalry charge in the TLNB universe. Only one of them is termed "Cavalry Charge." 1) All cavalry including light cavalry alw...

NAB Expansion Kit: Designer's Notes

In 2015, shortly after the publication of OSG's Special Study Nr. 7, "1814: The Fall of Empire," I received an email from Dick Vohlers, pointing...

What is Playtesting

Any player will tell you how quickly he usually discovers whether a game has been properly playtested. A well-tested game makes the difference wh...

Napoleon Retreats: Designer's Notes

In early March 1814 Napoleon consistently under-estimated his opponents and over-estimated his own potential. That was all about to change at Lao...