[Consim-l] Monte Cassino

[Pat Collins]

> I'll look forward to hearing other peoples opinions.  are you guys new to 
> PanzerGrenadier?  Seems like this may be a major hit for APL!

I have a large number of the PZ games - East Front, Battle of the Bulge, 
Beyond Normandy, Heros of SU, Airborne.

I have to confess, I do indeed like it. There are some things I do not like, 
and others that could be better explained in the rules, but in general it 
gives a very good game.

It really DOES reward a good plan, and good use of terrain, as a game at 
this level should. Leaders are very key, you can't advance against the enemy 
without them,  you can't have multiple hexes fire on one hex without a good 
leader. Rank matters as well, as you can have "chain" activation if you have 
your leaders set in rank order.

I wish INF was a little stronger against tanks, especially in 1943 and 
later - INF still needs to close assault tanks to do anything, and I dont 
think PG generates the fear tankers had of going into close terrain with no 
INF support.

But the role of Artillery and mortars is well shown, and fire and maneuver, 
done well, is rewarded.

If you want to try it, be sure to get a later edition of the games - the 
newer Eastern Front has more boards than the older one.  I will admit to 
lusting after the France 1940 PG game......

Regards, Pat
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