The Fields of Normandy XL - Playthrough with differences highlighted

[@SteliosPantazis]

Mike, I love your books/games! Moreover, these videos are great! They help me a lot.

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

Thank you!

[@williamroeben]

I don't know if you will see this, nor do I know of a better way to ask, but do you mind if people do map playthroughs of your gamebooks? I don't want to do the wrong thing and do it and find out you DON'T want people to do that, but if you don't mind... I'd love to play through some maps in some books n my channel

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

I don’t mind at all but would ask you not to show too many of the charts from the books if possible. Thanks

[@williamroeben]

@@mikelambosolitairebookgames That has been my biggest worry- I don't want to ruin the books or give anything away; I'm hoping to steer people your way, not give them a way to avoid you. Will see what I can do, and will not ruin things for you.

[@Minakami-Yuki]

Yuki again. I have been recommending your games to everyone I know since I discovered them and I got some converts! So happy to see that you are releasing a war-themed game again. Your war ones have been the most well received by the people I know (though it might be a self selected group on my part). Anyway, super hyped for this one! I know it cna't be a wargame every month but it's always a bonus when you come up with one!

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

Thanks Yuki. I love wargames but sometimes I enjoy the freedom that sci-fi and fantasy allow me! I’m so grateful for your support - as an indie designer personal recommendations are so important 😊

[@Minakami-Yuki]

@@mikelambosolitairebookgames Absolutely! I enjoy all themes as long as the games are interesting. And your games have made me read more into the topics I don't know too much about such as the Vietnam War and WW1!

[@philipnantais6808]

You are so lucky in your rolling. XL became available on Amazon in Canada today. It’s on the way to my home.

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

Thanks! And yes, I'm not sure what happened there because usually dice hate me!!

[@cshadforth]

Hi Mike, just discovered your solitaire book games and loving them. Quick question for XL, if a normal morale unit in cover is hit does it lose cover when it goes low morale? Thanks mate

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

No, it loses morale but retains the cover (they are hiding behind something that is still there). Glad you’re enjoying it and thanks for your support 👍🏻

[@cshadforth]

Thanks for the swift reply, I assumed that cover would stay but wanted to make sure... I've got Lone Sherman and Hostage Rescue Squad coming tomorrow and can't wait

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

@@cshadforth Great choices 😄. Hope you enjoy them, and thanks again.

[@gregogp]

Hi Mike, is there a plan to translate Fields of Normandy XL and LRRPatrol into Spanish?? Thanks for your great work 🍻

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

Hi - The translator who did the first 4 of my games is no longer doing them (he did a great job but other things took over his time). Draco Ideas in Spain are about to publish Battles of Napoleonic Europe in Spanish, so look out for that one. They are likely to do others, but it will take time and so far the 2 you mention are not on the list. Hopefully they'll get to them in due course. Cheers, Mike.

[@santiagoperezsalvador8070]

Hi Mike! Hostage Resue Squad and Outpost 2099 are my favourites among your games. Are you developing further on those 2 systems?

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

Not currently but I’m pretty sure I’ll use something like the HRS system again. Similarly the states of siege style of Outpost is very reusable. Thanks.

[@jamesdunn5578]

I see your using cubes more often now. I find a index card with units listed then colored cubes for orders and results helps to keep the board less cluttered.

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

Great idea!

[@philipnantais6808]

Good idea. I usually just rotate the chit so it looks like a diamond after it activates. Also, I’ve trimmed the cover chits to about 1/3 size so it is easier to see what is below.

[@joellechanu7789]

Hi, nice to see your new play-through. I talked of my adventure with you game on Facebook solo groups. So really hope those interested will look and buy something. Pretty neat play there but yourself recognized your luck. Still wait for a second solaria books (I see you already respond to someone else you have lots of curr3nt project before, but I can hope) or a super heroes one (Yes I know I really try to push my luck). Happy new years to you and your love ones.

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

Thanks very much. And Happy New Year to you and yours too!

[@jjflash30]

In the bazooka attack early in playthrough shouldn’t the attack have also been modified by -2 for mortar and -1 for adjacent unit to attacked German unit - so attack at 5+ not 8+ (which reflected the bazooka’s move)?

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

Yes that’s right. I have actually mentioned this in the description - if you expand it you’ll see the comment about not using the support bonuses at 24.00 (fortunately it made no difference to the outcome). Thanks anyway and hope you enjoyed the video. Cheer, Mike.

[@jjflash30]

Yes video very helpful (for this and your other games). 👍

[@williamparker7584]

Hey Mr. Lambo. Are you working on anything new since Fields of Normandy XL? Its been awhile since you posted a new video.

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

Yes. Currently finalising a sequel to Lone Sherman, called Lone Sherman: The pacific. Should be out in March. Cheers.

[@williamparker7584]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@joelcole161]

I'm really excited for this title! Any further information, concerning when they'll be at Amazon or Wargame Vault?

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

Should be on most Amazon sites now. WGV will be a month or so. Cheers.

[@joelcole161]

@@mikelambosolitairebookgames Outstanding! Thanks, Mike!

[@joelcole161]

You're correct - the books are up on Amazon*. Just ordered my copy! (*USA; I don't know if it's all across Amazon's system or just here)

[@Filonek]

Where I can download digital version of counters and campaign record sheet? Because there nowhere to be found in the files section on BGG ;)

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

That's exactly where they are! Try this link: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/409884/fields-normandy-xl/files

[@Filonek]

@@mikelambosolitairebookgames oh crap wrong language! :P Thx! :)

[@DanExploresBooks]

Just found this channel and wargame books as a genre. Will Mike or somebody point me towards a good book to start with? I imagine if i enjoy it i will keep going but am looking for my first impression.

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

They are all fairly similar in terms of complexity although some are more in depth than others. If you have some experience of wargames then I suggest you try one of the more in depth games such as Lone Sherman, Long Range Recon Patrol, Battles of Napoleonic Europe, The Fields of Normandy 2 or XL, Assault on Vimy Ridge or Battles of the English Civil War. If you are new to wargaming then try The Fields of Normandy (1), Battles of Medieval Britain, Beaches for the Brave or Ghosts of the Jungle. The rest fall somewhere between these two categories. It it's not wargames you want, then of my non-wargames Quests for the Brave is very accessible and the rest are mid-complexity (for my games that is). Hope that helps a little. Once you narrow it down, check my videos to see more detail. Thanks. Mike

[@DanExploresBooks]

@@mikelambosolitairebookgames Thats great. Thanks. Might do a review of it if it seems like something my viewers might like to try out. Not a gaming community but its a book, so I'm counting it.

[@Mr.MikeBarksdale]

Was just reading about your games on Amazon. I think I want to buy about five of them. What is the best way to buy so you get the most money? I want to make sure you get paid for doing this.

[@mikelambosolitairebookgames]

Thanks Mike - it's very kind of you to enquire about this. I only make my games available on Amazon and on Wargame Vault (.com). It doesn't matter which you buy in terms of royalty share. If you see them for sale elsewhere, I probably wouldn't get anything, or not as much (that's not to say those places are not genuine sellers, by the way). Thanks again, Mike

[@Mr.MikeBarksdale]

@mikelambosolitairebookgames You are welcome. I'm really excited to mess around with them a little bit. I was on a Napoleon kick last year (before that God awful disgusting film was even released), and so I definitely want to mess around with the Napoleonic games you have. Also, I am interested in the Vietnam stuff. All the best to you, and I'm really excited to play your games.