BGG Wiki - Revision History - EuroFront series

EuroFront series: - Added new edition comparison picture.

2007-03-11T17:19:47-05:00

From riks 2007-01-28 06:21:22		To jonjac 2007-03-11 17:19:47

	==How does the first edition differ from the second?==		==How does the first edition differ from the second?==

-	The main difference is that the map graphics and layouts have been redone. Here are the EastFront maps side-by-side (second edition on the left):	+	The main difference is that the map graphics and layouts have been redone. Here are the EastFront maps side-by-side (second edition on the left):
	[ImageID=133537]		[ImageID=133537]
		+	Another comparison (second edition on the right):
		+	[ImageID=133536]

	For EastFront or WestFront games, you'll need a little more table; the new maps are twice the size of the old ones! (This is mostly because they include [gameid=79] and [gameid=80], but partially because new areas have been added to the maps.) However, for full EuroFront games, you'll need a little ''less'' table. First edition needs 4' by 7':		For EastFront or WestFront games, you'll need a little more table; the new maps are twice the size of the old ones! (This is mostly because they include [gameid=79] and [gameid=80], but partially because new areas have been added to the maps.) However, for full EuroFront games, you'll need a little ''less'' table. First edition needs 4' by 7':

EuroFront series: - Added publisher link

2007-01-28T06:21:22-06:00

From kuhrusty 2006-11-29 23:27:27		To riks 2007-01-28 06:21:22

-	These are notes about the Columbia Games "Front" series of games: hex-based [[block]] games covering the European portion of the second world war.	+	These are notes about the [publisherid=49 Columbia Games] "Front" series of games: hex-based [[block]] games covering the European portion of the second world war.

	First edition:		First edition:

EuroFront series: - add section on which games cover which parts of the war

2006-11-29T23:27:27-06:00

From kuhrusty 2006-10-04 04:10:11		To kuhrusty 2006-11-29 23:27:27

	The second edition also includes a few more blocks, and the labels have been slightly improved.		The second edition also includes a few more blocks, and the labels have been slightly improved.

-	A more detailed comparison between EastFront and EastFront II is here: [threadid=116926]	+	A more detailed comparison between EastFront and EastFront II is here: [threadid=116926]
		+
		+	==What do I need in order to cover various parts of the war in Europe?==
		+
		+	'''Eastern Front, 1941 - 1945'''
		+	* 1st edition: [gameid=77] and optionally [gameid=80]
		+	* 2nd edition: [gameid=22143]
		+
		+	'''Western Front, 1943 - 1945'''
		+	* 1st edition: [gameid=78]
		+	* 2nd edition: [gameid=22161]
		+
		+	'''"The whole thing"'''
		+	* 1st edition (1939 - 1945): [gameid=77], [gameid=78], [gameid=79], [gameid=81], and optionally [gameid=80]
		+	* Earlier versions of [gameid=78] may have had rules for linking up with [gameid=77], but those rules don't seem to be included in later versions
		+	* 2nd edition (1936 - 1945): [gameid=22143], [gameid=22161], [gameid=22160] (this includes "NorthFront" and "MidEastFront" areas which aren't in first edition)
		+
		+	'''Spanish Civil War, 1936 - 1939'''
		+	* 1st edition: [gameid=79]
		+	* 2nd edition: [gameid=22161] and [gameid=22160]

EuroFront series: - make headers bigger

2006-10-04T04:10:11-05:00

From kuhrusty 2006-10-04 04:09:15		To kuhrusty 2006-10-04 04:10:11

	* [gameid=22160]		* [gameid=22160]

-	===How do they differ from other block games?===	+	==How do they differ from other block games?==

	The main difference is the way you choose which units to move. Some of your units are '''headquarters;''' at the start of your turn, you can choose to activate any or all of them, which enables you to move all units within their command radii. However, as you use your HQs, their effectiveness decreases, and it's easy to burn your supplies faster than you can build them up. (A key part of the game is making moves which your opponent can't afford ''not'' to respond to.)		The main difference is the way you choose which units to move. Some of your units are '''headquarters;''' at the start of your turn, you can choose to activate any or all of them, which enables you to move all units within their command radii. However, as you use your HQs, their effectiveness decreases, and it's easy to burn your supplies faster than you can build them up. (A key part of the game is making moves which your opponent can't afford ''not'' to respond to.)

	EuroFront also includes rules for '''diplomatic events''' such as declarations of war, alliance reactions, and off-map campaigns.		EuroFront also includes rules for '''diplomatic events''' such as declarations of war, alliance reactions, and off-map campaigns.

-	===How does the first edition differ from the second?===	+	==How does the first edition differ from the second?==

	The main difference is that the map graphics and layouts have been redone. Here are the EastFront maps side-by-side (second edition on the left):		The main difference is that the map graphics and layouts have been redone. Here are the EastFront maps side-by-side (second edition on the left):

EuroFront series: - add some to the how-do-they-differ-from-other-block-games section

2006-10-04T04:09:15-05:00

From kuhrusty 2006-10-04 03:08:27		To kuhrusty 2006-10-04 04:09:15


	===How do they differ from other block games?===		===How do they differ from other block games?===
		+
		+	The main difference is the way you choose which units to move. Some of your units are '''headquarters;''' at the start of your turn, you can choose to activate any or all of them, which enables you to move all units within their command radii. However, as you use your HQs, their effectiveness decreases, and it's easy to burn your supplies faster than you can build them up. (A key part of the game is making moves which your opponent can't afford ''not'' to respond to.)
		+
		+	These games also feature fairly simple rules for '''rail, sea, and land supply;''' most enemy units can eventually be eliminated by cutting them off and starving them.
		+
		+	There are also simple '''weather''' rules which have a profound effect on play.
		+
		+	EuroFront also includes rules for '''diplomatic events''' such as declarations of war, alliance reactions, and off-map campaigns.

	===How does the first edition differ from the second?===		===How does the first edition differ from the second?===

EuroFront series: - add notes on differences between editions

2006-10-04T03:08:27-05:00

From kuhrusty 2006-10-04 02:50:09		To kuhrusty 2006-10-04 03:08:27


	===How does the first edition differ from the second?===		===How does the first edition differ from the second?===
-		+
		+	The main difference is that the map graphics and layouts have been redone. Here are the EastFront maps side-by-side (second edition on the left):
		+	[ImageID=133537]
		+
		+	For EastFront or WestFront games, you'll need a little more table; the new maps are twice the size of the old ones! (This is mostly because they include [gameid=79] and [gameid=80], but partially because new areas have been added to the maps.) However, for full EuroFront games, you'll need a little ''less'' table. First edition needs 4' by 7':
		+	[ImageID=1496]
		+	while second edition needs 4' by 6':
		+	[ImageID=148177]
		+
		+	The second edition includes more map area in the mideast and northern Europe, but a little bit less Eastern Europe than VolgaFront did.
		+
		+	The second edition also includes a few more blocks, and the labels have been slightly improved.
		+
		+	A more detailed comparison between EastFront and EastFront II is here: [threadid=116926]

EuroFront series: - placeholder

2006-10-04T02:50:09-05:00

From jonjac 2007-03-11 17:19:47		To kuhrusty 2006-10-04 02:50:09

-	These are notes about the [publisherid=49 Columbia Games] "Front" series of games: hex-based [[block]] games covering the European portion of the second world war.	+	These are notes about the Columbia Games "Front" series of games: hex-based [[block]] games covering the European portion of the second world war.

	First edition:		First edition:

	* [gameid=22160]		* [gameid=22160]

-	==How do they differ from other block games?==	+	===How do they differ from other block games?===

-	The main difference is the way you choose which units to move. Some of your units are '''headquarters;''' at the start of your turn, you can choose to activate any or all of them, which enables you to move all units within their command radii. However, as you use your HQs, their effectiveness decreases, and it's easy to burn your supplies faster than you can build them up. (A key part of the game is making moves which your opponent can't afford ''not'' to respond to.)	+	===How does the first edition differ from the second?===
-		+
-	These games also feature fairly simple rules for '''rail, sea, and land supply;''' most enemy units can eventually be eliminated by cutting them off and starving them.	+
-		+
-	There are also simple '''weather''' rules which have a profound effect on play.	+
-		+
-	EuroFront also includes rules for '''diplomatic events''' such as declarations of war, alliance reactions, and off-map campaigns.	+
-		+
-	==How does the first edition differ from the second?==	+
-		+
-	The main difference is that the map graphics and layouts have been redone. Here are the EastFront maps side-by-side (second edition on the left):	+
-	[ImageID=133537]	+
-	Another comparison (second edition on the right):	+
-	[ImageID=133536]	+
-		+
-	For EastFront or WestFront games, you'll need a little more table; the new maps are twice the size of the old ones! (This is mostly because they include [gameid=79] and [gameid=80], but partially because new areas have been added to the maps.) However, for full EuroFront games, you'll need a little ''less'' table. First edition needs 4' by 7':	+
-	[ImageID=1496]	+
-	while second edition needs 4' by 6':	+
-	[ImageID=148177]	+
-		+
-	The second edition includes more map area in the mideast and northern Europe, but a little bit less Eastern Europe than VolgaFront did.	+
-		+
-	The second edition also includes a few more blocks, and the labels have been slightly improved.	+
-		+
-	A more detailed comparison between EastFront and EastFront II is here: [threadid=116926]	+
-		+
-	==What do I need in order to cover various parts of the war in Europe?==	+
-		+
-	'''Eastern Front, 1941 - 1945'''	+
-	* 1st edition: [gameid=77] and optionally [gameid=80]	+
-	* 2nd edition: [gameid=22143]	+
-		+
-	'''Western Front, 1943 - 1945'''	+
-	* 1st edition: [gameid=78]	+
-	* 2nd edition: [gameid=22161]	+
-		+
-	'''"The whole thing"'''	+
-	* 1st edition (1939 - 1945): [gameid=77], [gameid=78], [gameid=79], [gameid=81], and optionally [gameid=80]	+
-	* Earlier versions of [gameid=78] may have had rules for linking up with [gameid=77], but those rules don't seem to be included in later versions	+
-	* 2nd edition (1936 - 1945): [gameid=22143], [gameid=22161], [gameid=22160] (this includes "NorthFront" and "MidEastFront" areas which aren't in first edition)	+
-		+
-	'''Spanish Civil War, 1936 - 1939'''	+
-	* 1st edition: [gameid=79]	+
-	* 2nd edition: [gameid=22161] and [gameid=22160]	+