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Double Blind Rules

6/14/2014

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A number of players have expressed interest in our double blind rules, as seen in the Glendale and Jonesboro scenario AARs. If you've read those reports, you probably noticed our "matchbox rig," based on a fog of war concept developed by Don Featherstone many years ago.

Basically, a series of labeled matchboxes correspond to a gridded map. Players take turns moving their hidden formations in the matchboxes, which allows you to fight a true double blind game with a single table and no referee or GM.

I've uploaded a draft of the rules we use at our club to run these games. The rules are fairly simple, but they explain how to move, spot other units, deploy on the tabletop when contact is made, and potentially "melt" back into the woods if you want your troops to disappear again.

The rules are available now on the Free Downloads page.

--GRW


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Summer News Updates

6/8/2014

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With the dog days of summer upon us, it's time for some official updates on Altar of Freedom. First, there's a new AAR available with great photos of the Sailors Creek scenario. This was a real nail-biter that went down the last turn...could Lee's army stave off destruction? Find out here!

Second, we are not attending Historicon 2014 to run any games, as many of you have inquired. Brigade Games, which distributes printed copies of the rules, will be at the vendor hall if you'd like to check out a copy. We are planning to run games at HMGS Fall In 2014 in Lancaster.  

Finally, with the 151st anniversary of Gettysburg only weeks away, we are releasing a new set of FREE 3mm paper buildings to help you experience all three days of the battle. After the break, you can catch a quick preview of what to expect from this free PDF download, which will be made available before the end of the month. As always, happy gaming!

--GRW 


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