Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Avid Wargamer Computer Wargaming & Military History ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://avidwargamer.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [MENACE Is the Most Interesting Tactics Game I’ve Played This Year (Even If It Isn’t Quite There Yet)](https://avidwargamer.com/menace-is-the-most-interesting-tactics-game-ive-played-this-year-even-if-it-isnt-quite-there-yet/) - I’ve only played the demo and a decent chunk of Early Access, not the finished game, so take this as a first impression. Overhype, the developer not the game (well at least not yet) has earned a lot of goodwill with Battle Brothers, but I’ve been burned by Early Access enough times that I went - [Italians with Ambition: Panzer Corps 2 Frontlines – Cyrenaica Reviewed](https://avidwargamer.com/italians-with-ambition-panzer-corps-2-frontlines-cyrenaica-reviewed/) - Hello again, you magnificent grognards! Yeah, I know. It’s been far too long since I last posted a proper wargame review. I’ve been hiding in my bear cave, shamefully neglecting the blog while life threw weddings, honeymoons, and general laziness at me like artillery barrages. My bad. Consider this my official crawl back into the - [10 Wargames to Get During the Steam Autumn Sale 2025](https://avidwargamer.com/10-wargames-to-get-during-the-steam-autumn-sale-2024/) - Howdy, my fellow wargamers! It’s been a long while since my digital pen touched the white canvas of this blog, and I’m back after a short (longish) hiatus. Mostly busy preparing for and getting married—starting a family and all that. Anyway, no excuse to leave my fellow generals in the dark! What a shame! Indeed! - [The Road to Ruin: Maloyaroslavets and the Grand Army’s Collapse](https://avidwargamer.com/the-road-to-ruin-maloyaroslavets-and-the-grand-armys-collapse/) - On 24 October 1812, flames and cannon thunder engulfed Maloyaroslavets as Kutuzov’s Russians and Napoleon’s weary Grande Armée clashed in savage combat. The town changed hands eight times before burning to ash. Forced to retreat through the frozen wastelands of Smolensk, Napoleon’s once-mighty army began its tragic march into oblivion. - [Task Force Admiral – Vol. 1: American Carrier Battles – A Wargamer’s First Thoughts](https://avidwargamer.com/task-force-admiral-vol-1-american-carrier-battles-a-wargamers-first-thoughts/) - Task Force Admiral is a clear labor of love, even in its early demo state. Despite rough edges, the attention to historical accuracy and immersive gameplay stands out. The real-time strategy approach offers a unique perspective on carrier battles in the Pacific Theater, making it an exciting and promising project for any wargamer or WWII enthusiast. - [Why I Think Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance is a Wargame](https://avidwargamer.com/why-i-think-terminator-dark-fate-defiance-is-a-wargame/) - If you love strategy games but hate the grindy "meta" of RTS, Terminator: Dark Fate: Defiance is a breath of fresh air. It nails the gritty, tactical feel of wargames with smart mechanics and meaningful decisions. Sure, multiplayer’s sparse, but the campaign is so good, you won’t even care. - [A Look At MegaMek](https://avidwargamer.com/megamek/) - MegaMek is unofficial but the most accurate video game adaptation of BattleTech war game. Those who aren't familiar with BattleTech, it is a tactical scale war game about giant stompy robots played on hex maps. Giant stompy robots are called BattleMech, or 'Mech for short. Game isn't limited to 'Mechs alone, but alongside of them - [Combat Mission: Red Thunder - The Rite of Spring (Review)](https://avidwargamer.com/combat-mission-red-thunder-the-rite-of-spring-review/) - Combat Mission's take on the Eastern Front is a must-have title for any Eastern Front enthusiast or for anyone who can't sleep at night, knowing their collection is not complete without some Soviet meat-grinding bonanza on their computer screen. Hoorah! - [Top 10 Computer Wargames on Steam in 2023](https://avidwargamer.com/steam-sale-2021-guide-to-wargames/) - Here are my top 10 computer wargames from Steam in 2022. I have narrowed it down to highly acclaimed wargames that are both affordable and deep in value - of course, taking into account the value from reading the 300-page manual! - [How to be a Better Armchair General](https://avidwargamer.com/how-to-be-a-better-armchair-general/) - Top 10 tips for any armchair generals to apply to their wargames to improve their skills. - [Second Front - A Modern Hex-Based Wargame](https://avidwargamer.com/second-front-a-modern-hex-based-wargame/) - Join the fight in Second Front, a World War II turn-based strategy game that combines classic hex-based gameplay with modern graphics. With campaigns based on the Eastern Front's most significant battles, you'll need to master suppression, timing, and tactical fire and maneuver to emerge victorious. And if you're feeling creative, try the powerful map editor to create your own scenarios. It's a game that rewards strategic thinking and careful planning, and it's certainly a treat for those who enjoy a good challenge! - [Flamethrower by Bryan Mark Rigg](https://avidwargamer.com/flamethrower-by-bryan-mark-rigg/) - This book tries to be two things. A historical book about the Pacific war during world war two, while also trying to be an autobiography of Woody and an investigation into how he got his medal of honor. It succeeds admirably in the first but falters in the second. I was excited to receive an - [Graviteam Tactics: Pivot Point - AAR (Part 1)](https://avidwargamer.com/graviteam-tactics-pivot-point/) - The great maelstrom of death that is the Battle of Stalingrad still rages to the north, sucking up supplies that are a necessity for the tanks to continue their drive for the Caucasian oilfields. Soviet high command sees an opportunity: a classic winter counterattack. The stage is set for Graviteam Tactics’ newest DLC: Pivot Point. - [A Beginner's Guide to Computer Wargames](https://avidwargamer.com/computer-wargaming-guide/) - Whether you are a newbie looking into wargaming or a seasoned grognard, you should find this guide to help explore the type of computer wargames for you! - [John Tiller's Software 2020 Sales Guide](https://avidwargamer.com/john-tillers-software-2020-sale-guide/) - Here's my guide to getting the best value for your buck from John Tiller Software's games which will go on sale from 1st July 2020 - 19th July 2020. - [WarPlan Pacific - A Road Less Taken](https://avidwargamer.com/warplan-pacific-a-road-less-taken/) - While the original WarPlan concentrated on Europe, the standalone Pacific edition focused primarily on the Pacific War. WarPlan Pacific, developed by Kraken Studios, focuses on the Sino-Japanese conflict. A turn-based IGOUGO mechanism is used to replicate the tabletop version of the game. - [Wargaming on a Mac in 2022](https://avidwargamer.com/wargaming-on-a-mac-in-2022/) - How viable is playing computer wargames on a Mac? Here is my experience switching to a Mac from Windows and trying out my favourite hobby. - [Command: Modern Operations Review - Commanding from a Dark Room](https://avidwargamer.com/command-modern-operations-review-commanding-from-a-dark-room-max-chee/) - Command: Modern Operations is the sequel to Command: Modern Air Naval Operations. Comes with a new sleek-looking dark interface to mimic the atmosphere of a command and control room. Boasting a new global map in great detail, enough to visually see the airbases your F-22s are on. - [Mercenaries Today](https://avidwargamer.com/mercenaries-today/) - Since the 1990s, when more "contractors" have been used in military operations, the role of the mercenary has changed. Beginning in 2000, Ukraine has been one of many places where mercenaries have been used. - [Battle of Ocaña in the Peninsular War](https://avidwargamer.com/battle-of-ocana-in-the-peninsular-war/) - 19 November 1809 marks the Battle of Ocaña in the Peninsular War when Marshal Jean Soult’s 24-27,000 French, Polish & German infantry & 5-6,000 cavalry smashed General Juan Carlos de Aréizaga’s 44-45,000 Spanish infantry & 6-7,000 cavalry. Aréizaga, advancing on Madrid, found his way blocked. He retreated. Soult cut him off. On 18 November, Freire’s - [Battle of Borodino - Napoleon's Invasion of Russia](https://avidwargamer.com/battle-of-borodino-napoleons-invasion-of-russia/) - 7 September 1812 marks the Battle of Borodino in Napoleon Bonaparte’s Russian invasion when his 86,000 French, German & Polish infantry & 28,000 cavalries defeated Field Marshal Prince Mikhail Kutuzov’s 72,000 Russian infantry & 17,500 cavalries. Kutuzov had steadily fallen back before Napoleon. Tsar Aleksandr, I demanded battle. Kutuzov built earthworks at Borodino. 3 arrow - [A New Home for Wargamers in 2022](https://avidwargamer.com/a-new-home-for-wargamers-in-2022/) - It felt like Russian winter as I battled against the cold onslaught of procrastination for the whole year. Yet, even as I feverishly write this, I could feel the creeping urge to rush back to the sweet, warm embrace of comfort in my daily processes. However, this is an important post, and like Napoleon, who - [Battle of the Iron Hearts: Hearts of Iron 3 vs Hearts of Iron 4 with Black Ice Mods](https://avidwargamer.com/battle-of-the-iron-hearts-hearts-of-iron-3-vs-hearts-of-iron-4-with-black-ice-mode/) - The beating of the war drums calls for the clash of titans, THE BATTLE OF THE IRON HEARTS! I will determine once and for all which of the Hearts of Iron heavyweights would take the championship for best wargame simulation from Paradox! Most wargamers share the sentiment that Hearts of Iron 3 is the superior - [An Interview with Jason Petho](https://avidwargamer.com/interview-campaign-series-legion/) - This week, I struck up a conversation with the team lead and scenario designer, Jason Petho, from Campaign Series Legion. He has been working on our beloved Campaign Series for the last two decades, from Campaign Series West Front Sealion expansion to the upcoming Campaign Series: Vietnam 1948-1967. I hope all of our avid readers - [Combat Mission: Shock Force 2 Review - A Major Victory!](https://avidwargamer.com/combat-mission-shock-force-2-review-a-major-victory-steam-2020/) - An in-depth review of the newly released Battlefront's Shock Force 2 on Steam. Covering the base game and its 3 DLCs. - [Field of Glory 2: Medieval - The Cavalry Has Arrived](https://avidwargamer.com/field-of-glory-2-medieval-the-cavalry-has-arrived/) - To my knowledge, there are not that many medieval tactical wargames out there. I can name a few of the top of my head like Total War Medieval 2 and XIII Century. Both are great games in their own rights but none of them really tickle my love for miniature wargaming like the Field of - [Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2 - The Granddaddy is Back!](https://avidwargamer.com/gary-grigsbys-war-in-the-east-2-the-granddaddy-is-back/) - Christmas might be over, but there is always one grand old man aside from Santa who wargamers will always welcome into our life. That man would be Gary Grigsby and his elves from 2by3 Games bearing with them a gift, a gift with a number two attached to it. When I came to know War - [Command LIVE: Aegean in Flames Review](https://avidwargamer.com/command-live-aegean-in-flames-review/) - After being given the great opportunity as my first wargame to review, Command Modern Operations, I was again provided with the chance to review CMO's new DLC, Aegean in Flames! One of the many possible scenarios in the LIVE series of scenarios for Command Modern Operations. Aegean in Flames is a fictional scenario that is - [Panzer Corps 2 - Spanish Civil War Review](https://avidwargamer.com/pazner-corps-2-spanish-civil-war-review/) - A review of Panzer Corps 2's new DLC The Spanish Civil War. It's the first instalment in the new Axis Operation DLC series Slitherine has planned. - [Blocks! Hammer of the Scots Review](https://avidwargamer.com/blocks-hammer-of-the-scots-review/) - Taking a look at the Blocks! series latest installment Hammer of the Scots by Avalon Digital. Play as Wallace from Braveheart and rebel against the English! - [Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector - Gore and Spore!](https://avidwargamer.com/warhammer-40000-battlesector-gore-and-spore/) - Standing eight feet tall, each Primaris unholstered their bolt rifles and decimated the Tyranids below the cliff. Innards and blood sprayed the already crimson armor of the space marines. It wasn't very particular they felt any different from one of us sending an email to the client. After all, it was what was expected of - [Panzer Corps 2 - A Wargamer's Review](https://avidwargamer.com/panzer-corps-2-a-wargamers-review/) - An in-depth review of Slitherine/Matrix's Panzer Corp 2 computer wargame. It's a must-read for anyone interested in an entry-level beer and pretzel wargame. - [Shadow Empire Review - A True 4X Wargame](https://avidwargamer.com/shadow-empire-review-a-true-4x-wargame/) - Ever since I discovered computer wargames, I could not go back to my previous favorite genre, which is 4X. Often 4X games are too simple and give little attention to warfare if any. Shadow Empire's ambition is to combine the empire-building of 4X games with the combat and political machination of the Decisive Campaign series. - [Libertad o Muerte! Review](https://avidwargamer.com/libertad-o-muerte-review/) - The Avid Wargamer's review of Libertad o Muerte, a computer wargame, depicting the Americas' 19th-century struggle for freedom against Spain. - [Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal Review](https://avidwargamer.com/carrier-battles-4-guadalcanal-review/) - I've been itching for a carrier-based naval wargame for some time. The options out there aren't exactly plenty either. So I can't get picky with what I want to play. Lucky for me, Agrippa Maxentius has offered me to review Carrier Battles 4 Guadacanal and LIBERTAD O MUERTE, a Spanish independence wargame from Avalon Digital. - [AAR: John Tiller's France 40 - Half Day's Hard Work](https://avidwargamer.com/aar-john-tillers-france-40-half-days-hard-work/) - I am an aggressive player. Committing all of my troops without reserves to overwhelm the enemy is my signature move. A bad signature move. Not surprisingly I had to pay a heavy price for such acts. 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