The Grand Duke wrote:Can anyone recommend any of these newer games that might appeal to someone who likes the above-mentioned style of game? I also play a lot of tabletop wargames so anything with lots of dice and complicated rules is fine by me.
Thanks.
PS. And hello to those I knew from my previous time on A2K.
I have played BattleLore a few times and really enjoyed it a lot. It is a simple medieval/fantasy wargame. While it is fun, I find it a bit light. Commands & Colors: Ancients (both designed by Richard Borg) is in my opinion a better game. It uses the same basic core mechanic but starts you out with a much deeper level of strategy.
I hear that adding Call to Arms and some of the other expansions to BattleLore greatly improves the game. I do really enjoy the Lore (Magic) system in BattleLore.
Both games are very good, but I still like Commands & Colors a little better.