Over the river and through the woods - The Matrix Games version of West Front
Rating: | 8.19 (11) |
Games Played: | 8 |
SM: | 2 |
Turns: | 18 |
Type: | Custom |
First Side: | Axis |
Second Side: | Allies |
Downloads: | 300 |
Town of Askim, Norway-"The Östfold"(best played against a human opponent) Shortly after the invasion of Norway, the German forces found themselves advancing quickly against the Norweigen defenders. Through a series of blunders on the Norwegian side having to do with communications, the Germans were having an easy time of it. An important, though small action occurred near Askim in the Östfold (which is the south-eastern part of Norway). It might have changed the ease of the German conquest had the Norwegians done things differently. Askim was defended by some ad hoc infantry and artillery, with more artillery support from the nearby Höytorp fortress. In actuality they lost the battle mainly due to misinterpreted orders and complacency. Can the Norweigen commander hold the line against the Germans long enough to change history?? (DESIGNER'S NOTES): Again my thanks to Steve "von Niemack" for allowing me to use his map for this project. I have attempted to simulate the disorganised Norweigen command structure by my unusual placement of the Norwegian forces rather than making them 'fixed' troops.
Player Voting Stats | ||
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Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
XLVIII Pz. Korp | Well Balanced | 6 |
Von Earlmann | Well Balanced | 8 |
Harald Blauzahn | Moderately Pro Allies | 7 |
Harald Blauzahn | Moderately Pro Allies | 7 |
Big Dawg | Well Balanced | 7 |
Gaming Records | |||||||||
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1st Side Player | 2nd Side Player | Result | Score | ||||||
Hawk Kriegsman | vs. | itlnprd | Allies Major Victory | 24 | 4 | ||||
Norry | vs. | XLVIII Pz. Korp | Draw | 12 | 12 | ||||
mussolini | vs. | Hawk Kriegsman | Draw | 12 | 12 | ||||
Hawk Kriegsman | vs. | mussolini | Axis Minor Victory | 18 | 8 | ||||
Harald Blauzahn | vs. | Herr Straße Laufer | Axis Minor Victory | 18 | 8 |
I think it is a fun scenario. But, needs further work on victory conditions and removal of exit hex. The Germans could never get there in the time allotted.
“The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth.”― George Orwell (1984)