Slitherine

I was wondering how this question would skew to this game's audience. I've bounced around a few different systems and a few different thousands of dollars and met all kinds of people. What is the strength of this game? And no, you can't say "All of those!" Close your eyes and really think where the Happy comes from for you.

And is the answer to that question strong enough that you could forsake one of the other categories. Two? Like, if you loved the game, would you hate it if the setting were different? If you love the minis, what if the game wasn't so good?

I voted like you apparently.

I didn't vote since I haven't played this one yet. I just found out about it while looking in to WMAB. It looks like it is hella cool, but since the only reviews are from diehard fans, I want to see what is spawning the enthusiasm.

I voted community, as the reason I game is the gathering of friends having a good time together aspect that make the gaming/modeling more than worth while.

cheers

I couldn't vote , it's more than just one thing , for me it's
History , Painting and gameplay.

I voted "community" but the game play also gives me warm fuzzies. For em it is the same as with DBM, frankly.

Marc

Which one does ' Avoiding visiting the mother-in-law' come under ?

For me, the historical aspect and game play are both equally attractive features of FoG. Since I also see the two things as inextricably linked in the rules, I voted for 'game play' in the poll.

Cheers,
Scott

I am a painter, as I have little opportunity to actually play any wargames.

Dorque wrote:I was wondering how this question would skew to this game's audience.
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Hmm, my answer is history and the accompanying research. I feel I can't answer that question clearly, as that interest could be met with most of the historical systems out there. Unless you mean historical wargaming in general and not Field of Glory specifically.

Why I have an interest in FOG, is because it seems to be the next big thing, and I want to be fluent in any bigger game system - it will be much easier finding opponents when playing DBx as well as FOG and a couple of others.

The gameplay in FoG trumps all other considerations. I was a great fan of the pre-DBM WRG rules--especially 5th edition, which is what I started playing in 1976. FoG brings back the feel of that game, but with smoother mechanics and an easier flow of play. It felt like coming home the minute I played it for the first time. Several other local gamers have also felt an immediate bond to the game after their first play.

For me it is a combination of the historical aspect and the gameplay.

I just like being around well-dressed, well-mannered, fragrant, perfect specimins of male humanity - am I shallow?

OK - I like painting the minis

Yours disgracefully

Pelagius

Gameplay for me, i find the rules refreshing and very enjoyable.