Open Letter to all Campaign Players

[Digger]

Earl,

Your linked campaign style is absolutely fantastic. In the current Bulge campaign I eagerly await the next turn from my opponent to see what has transpired. The lack of objectives changes gameplay immensely, terrain is king, and the value of the terrain is measured in its tactical and strategic value. I must admit the enormity of the concept was initially lost on me and I played the game as if I was playing any scenario with a limited scope..This made me forget about the overall strategic situation..I began to realise as the ammo got lower that my troops just simply could not sit in their forward positions on neverending supply, morale and cohesion. It was only then that I realised the brillance of the concept. I had to treat them like real soldiers, failure to retreat meant no ammo, lowered morale, disruption and eventually death. The lack of objectives lets me focus the overall strategic running of the campaign, I have to plan when to retreat when to fight and often when to die, trying to assemble and rally my forces, resting them so they can fight another day.

This all brings a new dimension to the game, which continuously surprises me..Outstanding work

Matt ~Digger