Casualties of War or The "Ghosts of Games Past"

A 'light' look at games that I have got rid of in the past year or two and what I'm looking forward to.

[@williamarends7138]

Thanks for your insights on the quantity and quality of games that you want to keep and play. As a senior citizen who is a beginner wargamer, I found this very helpful in planning the next steps that I will make to keep my previous purchases relevant to the purpose of the purchases I have made.

[@johnhoffman2745]

Gilbert, you must let us know the story behind the GMT battles of the american revolution games. I just recently picked up a cheap copy of the first tri-pack but haven't gotten it to the table yet. Hope you are well and had a merry holiday season.

[@patrickols]

I do not buy many new games, I mostly prefer playing my old games. In the last ten years I bought only three new games and that’s pretty much it. I have notice that a lot of time people have a bad habit of hoarding the things they enjoy. I am a whisky drinking and I’ve been in a few groups trying to talk about different whisky but it’s mostly just people posting pictures of the ten bottles they buy every week 😊 I’ve seen the same thing happening in the gaming channels

[@jscantone]

Always a pleasure to watch your reviews. Coincidentally I've sold off around 30 games just recently for much the same reasons as you. Happy New Year and looking forward to your next video.

[@texigander5]

I envy your ability/willingness to honestly evaluate your games and to be able to depart with those you no longer wish to hold on to.

[@MrPilgrimuk]

Happy New Year, Gilbert! Thanks for your reviews and thoughts on the games. Really appreciate your efforts.

[@brentanderson5021]

I regret every single game I have sold or given away.

[@terry7907]

La Bataille games have been-since the beginning-monster games. So, if you do not want tactical level monster games of the Napoleonic era, they are not for you. As far as the various rules “sects” go, I have always ignored them and play with the original rules.

[@XLEGION1]

I had the very first edition that came out in 1975. So I am very familiar on how the series teached the stage it is today. I just don't happen to like it. I also do not own amy of the titles now. So I don't begrudge amyone else liking them, I'm just not one of them.

[@wsclulin]

Curious about your comment on Borodino. If you don't play it then why keep it (even if you love it)? I have games like that too and somehow talk myself into believing I'll play them someday. I used to have sellers remorse that caused a fear of missing out but recently accepted that some games just won't make the table and I focus on the ones that do. Always eagerly await your video postings. Good luck with all your projects (I've played War for America several times and managed a Brit victory once! Great game). Best to you in '24! Steve

[@XLEGION1]

Ah! Borodino will always hold a 'special place' in my gaming history. Played that thing to death back in the 70's. Eventually bought a second copy because the 1st was worn out. I would play it in a moment if I found an opponent.

[@jimastro67]

I'm curious as to your advice on preferred method of getting rid of games. BGG? Ebay? Facebook? Donate? Convention trades? Friendly local Gaming store?

[@XLEGION1]

All of the above really. I have used them all. But the secondary market is 'funny' or maybe not so 'funny'. Some people are asking ridiculous prices for games that may be rare but are not very good games. It's a strange market. I think some people are going to get one heck of a surprise when they go to sell some games and realize that nobody will bid or buy them. The ultimate 'disgrace' for me is when I bring a mint game over to the Neighbourhood Services store to get rid of with 'zero' profit but I'm glad to help and get rid of a game that I don't play.

[@thegrogshed]

What is the "Neighbourhood Services" store? I've been trying to sell numerous games (located in Ottawa) but they're not selling. I e priced them really low, but I guess they're not popular games that people want.

[@wsclulin]

Please share the reasons you left the American Revolution series....

[@XLEGION1]

No comment at this time but in short, I wasn't playing them. But I have other reasons that I will only reveal at some future time.

[@VJBlanton]

@@XLEGION1 Care to discuss now?

[@XLEGION1]

@@VJBlanton Too soon yet and it may be awhile. But in short, I have discovered another 'American Revolution Series' by a designer I'm working with and it find it much more realistic than the GMT series. (Successful as it is)

[@michaelriley3734]

I really enjoyed this video, Gilbert, as I do all of your work. It got me to thinking of the number of games I own and those that I will probably never play again. Need to cull the herd. Also, I thought your comment about the American Revolution series intriguing and would be very interested to know your thoughts about the game system. Happy New Year! Mike

[@rollobaker2031]

very nice summary enjoyed your reasoning on culling un played games --I share your philosophy--not a collector but over time the number of games increases thanx Gilbert

[@texigander5]

Valverde is an interesting battle in the 1862 New Mexico Campaign. I did my Master’s thesis on Tom Green and he commanded the Confederates at Valverde.

[@XLEGION1]

Yes, the only game I had on it was the old Strategy and Tactics magazine game 'Rio Grande'. I didn't like it very much but the battle intrigued me and I took a 3 day drive out to New Mexico to see it and Fort Craig.

[@paulstuligross3205]

Thanks for the update Gilbert! Your videos have become somewhat of a arbiter for me when I look for new games. You have a strong sense and balance between historicity and playability. I own both of your designed games (Madison and War for America). And I look forward to hearing more about your French/Indian War project. Any ideas for early release? I'd love to be part of the play testing. Too bad we do not live closer - Ottowa a bit far for me. Keep up the great work.

[@XLEGION1]

Hello Paul: "Battle for a Continent" is still in the early stages. Until I can get a vassal module for it, play testing will have to remain rather 'local'. I hope to get that changed, but thanks for the interest.

[@johnsy4306]

Sad to hear that you sold off Virgin Queen because you couldn't get the people to play. I have played it twice over the past month with five players...three of them high school students.

[@XLEGION1]

Happy New Year John! Yes, Virgin Queen was a classic game in every sense of the word but we could never get a group that large together to play it. It really is a 'study' more than a 'game' and that's why I got rid of it.

[@johnsy4306]

@@XLEGION1 Not sure I'd agree that it is a study. We have played it 5 player 2x already and we had fun

[@williamstewart4620]

Happy New Year! Around the 10:40 mark, when discussing the old Battleline and AH Submarine game, you mentioned that you play your own version of a submarine game (using miniatures?). Would it be possible for you to elaborate on this a bit more?

[@XLEGION1]

Actually, not much more needs to be elaborated on. I literally play the game with miniatures. Perhaps I could do a very short video explain what I do. Basically, I got a hexagon based map and the purchased miniatures that fit into the hexes. It looks really good and a picture (or video) is worth a thousand words. I will do one soon.

[@williamstewart4620]

@@XLEGION1 Thank you for the rapid response! I would love to see a photo or short video of your miniatures version with a few details on the models used, etc.

[@landonpotts6815]

Great job on this video.

[@e-4airman124]

thank you sir so much!