Coast Watchers Designer Interview | Volko Ruhnke | Upcoming Historical Games | GMT Games

[@patrickols]

This game remind me of the old 60’s movie with Cary Grant and Leslie Carron, Father Goose. Grant played a coastal watcher who was recruiter against his will by the Australian navy. It’s a cool concept for a game, not something you see very often

[@ZillaBlitz]

I agree. It makes me think of how in education we generally ask kids to give us answers with access to complete information, yet real life usually has us making decisions in ambiguity. Wargames tend to do the same thing and gives players full information, but this game tosses ambiguity at the player and forces decisions. I love the concept, can't wait to see how it plays.

[@Mucologist]

I am really excited about the subject matter of the game, the coast watchers, and really pleased a solitaire system will be developed. Can't wait. Thanks for the excellent interview.

[@ZillaBlitz]

Me too. I think the gameplay will be very unique and I'm fascinated by how they'll capture the gameplay in solitaire mode.

[@IronHamR]

I’ve backed it and am looking forward to playing it in the future.

[@ZillaBlitz]

I feel like it's going to be a fresh take on decision making in wargames, which I'm really looking forward to.

[@volkoruhnke26]

Thank you for backing!

[@steveoh9285]

Another innovative game design from Volko, I definitely will be picking this one up. Really enjoy your designer interviews, please keep them coming!

[@ZillaBlitz]

Definitely a game with a lot of creative thought applied to it. And thanks, I’m glad you are enjoying the interviews. :)

[@jsmith4993]

It's so neat to see some of these overlooked aspects of military history put into a game. This is what I love about this hobby. Volko, you have my support. Just put my order in.

[@ZillaBlitz]

I think for a game like this we've not had an existing system that could model the gameplay. Now that we've got a system, the sky's the limit! :)

[@jumpmaster82nd.]

@@ZillaBlitz I picture Vietnam LRRP and SOG insertions and running missions, WWII espionage and resistance can be done many times and in different ways/settings.

[@volkoruhnke26]

Thank you for supporting the project!

[@drewkennewell4267]

Have a feeling this game is going to become a must buy within the solo wargaming community

[@ZillaBlitz]

I tend to agree, yes. The more I listened to Volko talk about the vision for the game the more I realized that I've not played something quite like this before. :)

[@andrewdobbs4623]

Thank you, great content and a Great interview. I’m glad to hear he’s used Atlantic Chase as his rule book inspiration. That has to be the most accessible war game rule set I’ve used.

[@ZillaBlitz]

Yes, I think the improvements in this area will make the game a lot more digestible and accessible. Very good news indeed! :)

[@HissyCat]

Great interview. Thank you both for taking the time to chat and share. Thinking French Resistance as a third game in the Recon system.

[@ZillaBlitz]

Thanks for watching, and that's a solid idea for a third Recon Series game. Make it be so?

[@volkoruhnke26]

@@ZillaBlitz Cool idea!

[@jackolantern1028]

I pre-ordered as soon as I heard Volko talking about it on another podcast. Definitely a must buy for me (but solo mode was essential).

[@ZillaBlitz]

I'm excited to see that this one is gaining pre-orders too, very nice. :)

[@jonashley3239]

P500 backed thanks to this video !

[@ZillaBlitz]

Awesome, glad it helped you make a decision you're happy with. I think this will be a fascinating game. :)

[@volkoruhnke26]

Thank you for your support!

[@jumpmaster82nd.]

I didnt fund Blackbeard as there was no solo mode. I understand that and may yet buy it later. (especially if a gaming partner falls from the sky) But...Volko saying he'd rather NOT have a solo mode than release some subpar, crummy solo game just to say there was one sold me on his creations for life! How fresh that he wants us to have a fun, memorable experience over him making a buck! Thank you Volko! BTW, CW preorder is at 633!

[@volkoruhnke26]

Thank you for your confidence and support!

[@ZillaBlitz]

It's awesome to see the energy and attention to detail being put into the solo mode, for sure. Kudos!

[@coyi51]

Very good interview and another Volko game for my collection. Many thanks.

[@ZillaBlitz]

Very fun talking with Volko, glad it helped!

[@thecustardprophet8434]

Great interview! As soon as you mentioned these coast watchers I wanted to know more. Another fascinating part of histtory.

[@ZillaBlitz]

Thanks! This whole sub-genre of gameplay, with hidden information and deception sounds like it might open up so many possibilities. Really excited for it.

[@Kili121416]

I can see this game System being used for say SOE operations in Europe on a more operational level.

[@ZillaBlitz]

Yes, and I keep imagining using this for a Midway game. :)

[@Kili121416]

@@ZillaBlitz Hell Yes !

[@volkoruhnke26]

@@Kili121416 🤔

[@WesCrawford]

Great interview!!

[@ZillaBlitz]

Thanks, Wes! The Pursuit of JW Booth is still in the queue, coming up soon. :)

[@WesCrawford]

@@ZillaBlitz Thank you! In the meanwhile I am enjoying your other interviews! So many people are telling me what a polished and interesting interviewer you are when they see the Engine Thieves interview!

[@ZillaBlitz]

Oh, that's great to hear, but I think all the credit goes to you. I just ask the question and then you are the star. :)

[@WesCrawford]

@@ZillaBlitz Thank you for your kindness!

[@jumpmaster82nd.]

Have it ordered! I think Volko would be the man to develop my idea of a game based on the state recruitment of civil war soldiers. In Ohio it was pretty cutthroat between cities and counties and was quite competitive, sometimes nasty. For good info read "The Untried Life" which is the regimental history of the 29th OVI. I'm sure every state(especially NY and PA) was just as competitive.

[@ZillaBlitz]

I'm quite excited for this one as well. And interesting idea for a game. Give it a shot!

[@jumpmaster82nd.]

@@ZillaBlitz I have a hard enough time reading and digesting a set of rules let alone design a playable game! I'll be content to play Coast Watchers and continue to believe my idea had a smidgen of merit!!