Re: [GZG] Stuart Murray's Games at GZG ECC IX

[Jon Davis <davisje@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mark Kinsey wrote:

> I wasn't in either of Stuart's games at GZG IX ("To the Victor the 
> Spoils" and "Contact, Wait, Out") but I kept sneaking over to check on 
> them and I was fascinated by a number of things; Gorgeous terrain, 
> wonderfully painted figs, but also the fact that he bases his 15mm 
> Stargrunt figs and his games seemed to move fairly quickly.
>
> At the end of "Contact, Wait, Out" the attacking troops had made it 
> entirely across the board and things seemed to have come to a fairly 
> satisfactory end. I know from talking to Stuart that he had 
> reinforcements (and a wonderfully painted mob!) planned for the 
> upcoming turn, so there was more of the battle to be fought but it 
> looked like a lot of the battle had already been resolved.
>
> I don't think Stuart is a list member, so I'm wondering if anyone who 
> was in either of his games could clue me into any rules 
> changes/shortcuts that Stuart uses to move the game along. I know from 
> watching Stuart in action he's a stern taskmaster (which is a good 
> thing if everyone is having fun and the game moves along quickly). but 
> there's got to be more to it than that.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mark

I've forwarded your e-mail to Stuart.

He likes to simulate the rapid decision making that a tactical leader has
to make in the field.  If a player waits and is indecisive, you can lose
opportunities.

Jon

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