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ASL Roundtable Recap
Views from an ex ASL player who only focuses on ASL Starter Kit at the moment.
Jerry James
Feb 171 min read


Get Ready to Howl: Unveiling the Wolfpack Giveaways from GMT Games and The War Room!
Last year when I stumbled onto the 10 War Room Wargame challenge, it sparked my interest in breaking out some games that I had not played in
Jerry James
Feb 132 min read


A Gest Of Robin Hood - My initial impression of this "COIN LIKE" game.
I had never played any type of COIN game before. Tonight was my initial introduction to that realm.
Jerry James
Jan 303 min read


Worthington Games Sale - Some Fantastic Deals!
A hex & counter war game on the Battle of D-Day. Custom dice, variable objectives, and more! Playable by 2 players in 2 hours.
Jerry James
Jan 162 min read


Gilbert Hay De Slade: Mourning, Guilt, and Aerial Redemption in March 1917
March came in fiercely for Gilbert, but not in a positive manner. His father's illness led to his passing at the beginning of the month.
Jerry James
Nov 14, 20242 min read


A Much Needed Respite: Our World War I Ace Gilbert Hay De Slade's Brief Escape from the Frontlines
In the midst of World War I's chaos and destruction,
Jerry James
Nov 13, 20244 min read


The Insatiable Skies: The Journal of World War I Fighter Ace Gilbert Hay De Slade
Sitting in a pub near Souilly Aerodrome - Remicourt, Gilbert reflects on the past three months with gratitude
Jerry James
Nov 12, 20245 min read


The Battle of Stalingrad: A Momentous Showdown at Dolgyi Gully
This month's ladder match is a rematch against Eric Pearson.
Jerry James
Nov 11, 20243 min read

Unboxing the RAF - The Battle for Britain 1940 4th Edition: A Solo Gaming Adventure!
Are you ready to dive into the historical battleground of the Battle for Britain in 1940? Get ready for some intense solo gaming action with
Jerry James
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Cardboard Commander Visits Origins for the first time.
Cardboard Commander Visits Origins for the first time. Was it worth the journey? Will I attend another Origins in the future?
Jerry James
Jun 30, 20247 min read


Cardboard Commander - Monthly After Action Report: April & May
Well spring is in the air and like most summers, my time becomes limited. However I am still very happy with my wargaming. It seems I am sti
Jerry James
May 31, 20243 min read


From Young and Naive to Seasoned Pilot.
We catch up with our young Italian pilot Giulio Nicelli. A little more experienced, but still green, Giulio is no longer that naive youngste
Jerry James
Apr 18, 20246 min read


Red Sector A - Combat Commander Ladder game. The winds of change.
This month's ladder game takes place around Aachen, Germany, in October 1944. This is a big push by the U.S. to break into the Ruhr. The...
Jerry James
Apr 10, 20242 min read


Clipping Counters - The Tools Of The Trade
After reading Grant's post on the Players Aid Blog: https://theplayersaid.com/2024/04/05/the-love-hate-relationship-counter-clipping/ I...
Jerry James
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Cardboard Commander - Monthly Action Report: March
I have had some luck on the ASLSK front and have become comfortable with the Gun & Vehicle rules. I love the system and SK makes it easier t
Jerry James
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Beautiful Skies With Bloody Sunsets.
This diary follows the life and times of Giulio Nicelli, an Italian fighter pilot called back to duty in 1916 He attended flight school...
Jerry James
Apr 1, 20246 min read


Combat Commander Ladder Game S93 Foxtrot Uniform.
Let's just say that this month's Ladder game was a struggle, in more ways than one. It took us a while to get scheduled, so we had to squeez
Jerry James
Mar 27, 20243 min read


March Madness - A weekend of pushing cardboard in Kansas City.
Last weekend I made my way to Kansas City to play in my first March Madness event . It has been over 15 years since I played in an...
Jerry James
Mar 25, 20246 min read


3 New Games! - Noble Knight Games Haul - Unboxing
Noble Knight Games Haul
Jerry James
Mar 5, 20241 min read


Cardboard Commander Monthly Action Report - February
Whew! It has been a busy wargaming month. I am doing this a little early as I will be off the grid next week
Jerry James
Feb 24, 20243 min read
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