Hermann Luttmann | Monthly Debrief S3E12 | December 2023 | The Players' Aid

[@hermannluttmann1637]

Oh boy - I can't tell how honored I am that you guys featured my designs in this episode! I thank you with all my heart for doing so - I really appreciate it. And thank you for highlighting the two things for which I am most proud in my designs - the diversity of subject matters and styles, and the "fun factor" of my games. When I decided to become a designer, I promised myself I would not get in a rut and churn out the same designs one after the other. For example, that's why I've only designed three ACW Blind Swords games ... I thought I had done enough and I wanted to move the system forward into other scales and complexities. And the idea of having games be primarily fun is just an outcrop of me having to work two jobs for decades and having very little gaming time. So when I did game, the last thing I wanted to do was work hard and think too much. I wanted my games to be escapism, adventure and enjoyable and that's why I try to inject fun even into the serious historical wargames. Anyway, thanks again for your kind words and support. I hope to be doing this for a while longer (yes, I am somewhat old at 67) and pumping out fun game designs. Thanks again and best wishes!

[@robertmoffitt1336]

I think its awesome that you left Blind Swords with Revolution for other designers to continue on with. In today's world, with copyright laws, IP licenses, how awesome is it that you allowed other prospective designers an opportunity to use a game design you created. That's just super generous and fantastic. I'm sure you must be proud to see the series with so many titles! Best wishes for continued success and fun on your part. A big fan of yours from up here in Arwulf country, in Ohio! Cheers 🍻

[@hermannluttmann1637]

@@robertmoffitt1336 Thanks so much, Robert! That's very kind of you to say and I really appreciate it. I am honored that so many great designers have stepped up kept the series going. Will you be at Buckeye GameFest up in Columbus?

[@dr3putt62]

Whoo hoo! Much fun to see you in the comments

[@hermannluttmann1637]

@@dr3putt62 Thanks very much! Glad to be here! 😆

[@jumpmaster82nd.]

I STILL play "In Magnificent Style" often, still messing with "A Most Fearful Sacrifice " but haven't gone too deep yet. Aaaannnnd..."Plum Island Horror" is on a UPS truck and will be here ANY minute! Needing about 10 more hours in a day!

[@przemekbozek]

Hermann Luttmann's games are brilliant - I'm moving away from the solo games but really enjoy his chaotic games, especially Blind Swords system...

[@barngames1785]

My favorite line "There's no way to get them back!"

[@The_Real_Danger_Mouse]

Gotta see the Attack of the 50 Foot Colossi! I'll be waiting for that one.

[@fredwmanzo8580]

Thank you very much for all your kind words. If you are looking for a few “Blind Swords” games by Hermann to check out I’d suggest “Thunder in the Ozarks: The Battle of Pea Ridge” and “Longstreet Attacks” and “The Devils to Pay.” Thanks again for this great review.

[@Cavalier92]

I have been watching yall since you have been doing it on your kitchen table with your wife. I admire your tenacity and drive!!!

[@mikereiling7]

Odd statement, when taken out of context...

[@Cavalier92]

@@mikereiling7 wow. Didn’t even think of it that way, but now that you said that, I am fully embarrassed

[@Calmien]

Amazing improvement with Alexander's microphone. We love it :)

[@e-4airman124]

thank you for another show

[@robertmoffitt1336]

Seconded

[@henriwhitehead]

Great banter

[@The_Real_Danger_Mouse]

I appreciate you. The companies you review should appreciate you as well. I have sent my dollars to GMT and the smaller companies just because you revealed what was in the box.

[@richardzajic172]

Great ideo, guys! My favourite game is 1870: At any Cost. I am also looking forward to Miracle at Dunkerque, another Hermann' great game.

[@fredwmanzo8580]

There are always “ Eggs Easter’s” in Herm’s non- historical games and sometimes even in his historical games. See “Dead Reckoning” for Abbott and Costello references, or The Struggle for Zorn: the Red Blight or even in some historical games. For example, in “Longstreet Attacks” (if I remember correctly) there is a scenario named “Hammerin’ Sickles.” We used that as a test, if you didn’t laugh the game was not for you.

[@jameshiers9679]

Stop worrying -- we (I) am here for you both, as much as the topic.Cheers!

[@brucewachtler9093]

Great monthly debrief. Happy New Year to you both! I’m basically a solo gamer and the only Hermann Luttman game I have is A Spoiled Victory which is very good. Vive L’Empereur looks interesting as well and I may pick that one up.

[@de4dlyjackal697]

Grant, these are my favourite type of videos that you and Alexander do. I look forward to them each month. Keep it up.

[@The_Real_Danger_Mouse]

20:03 Grant's subsequent expressions commenting on Alexander's "No" answer 🤣🤣🤣

[@coyi51]

Really enjoy the debriefs, so many games some I have, would like and unaffordable. Many thanks Gentlemen.

[@MrSuperphil]

Cant wait to get my copy of Plum Island. Great to hear about an expansion. Looks a great game.

[@dr3putt62]

Whoo hoo it’s time for the debrief for December!

[@robertmoffitt1336]

I love the updates! Just a great bit of war gaming goodness to wake up to on a day off, here in rainy, gloomy central Ohio in January. ☕

[@MichaelCorryFilms]

Quite the challenge to be able to design a game on Sadowa and make the Austrian side fun.

[@jackolantern1028]

Great show guys! I'm a relatively new subscriber to the channel and look forward to catching up through past episodes.

[@thegrogshed]

Yay I can hear Alexander this time. 😁

[@Hobiecat181]

I've had the opportunity to play Plum Island horror a couple of times now and let me tell you it is a great game. Hermann did an outstanding job on it.

[@ExLibrisbyMikeBooklover]

Ωραία η παρουσίαση, φαίνεται αρκετά ενδιαφέρον και απλό. Ευχαριστούμε και για το giveaway!

[@rbaynosa]

although you are most known for your videos, i always look forward to wargame watch and gmt monthly debriefs. also love your written previews of unreleased games

[@MentatOfDune]

I never tried the previous 2 debriefs on the phone (didn't register that mono v stereo may help) but I must go back and have a listen.

[@ThePlayersAid]

I don't know 100%, but I'm pretty sure that's one work around.

[@robertmoffitt1336]

Ahhhhh! My ears! The Pain! (from the mic bit) 😄 I thought it was "gun" of August? 😉 You guys are terrific 👍

[@ThePlayersAid]

LOL, the singular, yes, it really was.

[@robertmoffitt1336]

​@@ThePlayersAid Lol, 😄

[@marklyon8460]

I would suggest "Longstreet Attacks" as a great Blind Swords game.

[@crokinoledk]

Thank you for the upload. Great debrief. I can’t wait for your “Top ten of 2023” Speaking about Hermann Luttmann, I wonder if you tried “The Struggle for Zorn: the Red Blight” ? My copy should come next week.

[@AndyP998]

All green alike campaign on Sjw2 is great to start with

[@mikereiling7]

If you think there is such a thing as 'enough games' you're insane in the membrane... "crickets"

[@ThePlayersAid]

Insane in the brain!

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

Cyprus Hill , Avlon pill, 🌴

[@fredwmanzo8580]

I’ll tell you are “secret” about “Dawn of the Zombies”. All the heroes are named after Mets players. Did you ever notice that? Most of Herman’s non-historical games have multiple levels of fun memes built in. For example “Farmingdale” was on Long Island, as was “Plum Island.”

[@ThePlayersAid]

I did not know they were named after Mets players, but then.. I would expect nothing less than that level of obscurity from the Mets XD

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

Gonna be a busy year , Normandy ( heroes of) , august of steel , ect, ect 😮

[@danwoolven5581]

Where’s John Company review ? 🤷‍♂️

[@dr3putt62]

On my top 10 games

[@ThePlayersAid]

I don't want to spoil it for everyone, but it should make an appearance in late January/early Feb.

[@charleslatora5750]

I have the first four GCACW games from Avalon Hill. Unfortunately I have not played them yet😢. To many games...😮

[@charleslatora5750]

...and British Way, also unplayed, I need to be cloned.

[@mikereiling7]

1:04:34 Way manlier than my friend, Boyd Boyle...

[@thegeneralsretreat1645]

Ardennes 2003, Normandy 2010, Ukraine 2000 was the first I believe.

[@ThePlayersAid]

Really?! I did not know that. One day we'll actually play Ukraine.

[@joevano]

I want the see Alexander teach Grant ASL ;-)

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

Why , have u endured his thrashing by Kelly at menour 44 ,🥵

[@mati11223]

Whats top 3 games for each of you that you reviewed, however you didn't have enough time back then, so you would love to revisit/ play a lot more? I'm not asking about review specifically, just gaming part. Was was fun, but you were just on schedule with different titles?

[@ThePlayersAid]

Atlantic Chase, A Most Fearful Sacrifice, Bayonets & Tomahawks

[@ianmorris2098]

Hi Guys, how would you compare North Africa '41 with The Dark Sands. I ask as I have TDS which i really like but I am also a big fan of the 194x series. I would be interested in your thoughts. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@ThePlayersAid]

Honestly they’re quite different, if you like desert war there’s room for both in the collection. The supply mechanics are much more significant in NA41 but you also lose the chit pull, so it’s a bit more predictable in that way.

[@ianmorris2098]

Thanks Guys, I think I will bite the bullet and get NA '41.@@ThePlayersAid

[@MichaelCorryFilms]

You guys are insane in the Brain with all these games. Too many. When the ship goes down your going to have throw a set in the air.

[@iustinian-c8v]

Hey guys, I wanted to say that you are doing great stuff with this kind of videos I also wanted to ask if you'll do a review for the Rome Total War The Board Game when it will be released I am a backer at that game and I really would like to see a review on that one from you!

[@ThePlayersAid]

We're backers as well, and will eventually get to it!

[@geneshaw1618]

Shelves of Shame? Try a house full of shame, and whose fault is that? Mine, even though I have so little resistance to my addiction! Certainly not! As I can think of two sirens disguised as gentlemen game reviewers who are responsible for at least half of my game collection. Two full closets, one full pantry, and an additional nine floor to ceiling bookcases full of shame. Friends that avoid me when I start talking about a new game, let alone trying to drag them into playing a new game. Come on, trust me, you're going to love this game! No, it is not a long game...only two or three hours, after I teach you the rules. Shame, shame on you two! My moto is, "the best game is the last game you played with your friends." Happy New Year and may you both find new games to add to your all time favorite games list.

[@steveoh9285]

I’m glad to see Luttmann get some positive press after he recently was VERY unfairly denigrated and insulted by reckless hobby activists who took him to task for designing In Magnificent Style (one of your favorite games) which features the Confederacy. Would love to see you guys explore Blind Swords! Thunder in the Ozarks is excellent, Longstreet Attacks has the popular 20th Maine scenario, and A Greater Victory has a short introductory scenario. Either way, you can’t go wrong with Blind Swords!

[@hermannluttmann1637]

Thanks Steve ... I appreciate that!

[@capitanyogiroo]

First comment, Love the monthly debriefs 🫡