SQB compared to what?

[Nikb]

Squad Battles is the perfect mix of a board-wargame and computer wargame, in my opinion. I have played a lot of CM and it has kind of lost its appeal to me as I really dislike the labeling of the units as generic designations, while it does model some things very well, I also got tired of moving all over the map and checking los and all that.

SB plays much more fluid. Ease of play yet great detail and historical accuracy (the scenario designers do a great job). The modeling of different weapons and just all of the little chrome things make SB so great to play. Each title has its own little things to learn in order to play effectively.

Steel Panthers is okay, but I do feel it shows its age and seems more cumbersome to play.

I think that Lock 'n Load is the board-wargame that reminds me most of SB. The ease of play yet great detail are the greatest appeal.

Also the PBEM system is a snap and the SB community (while smaller than some) is the best I've been a part of!

Excellent post :) This hits the nail on the head - for me anyway.

I play and enjoy both SP and CM - though more of an aside to SB.

Plus what gaming series lets you fight from WWII Finland through to 1980's Afghanistan?

:)