Official Hexes and Soldiers banner unveiling

  Here she is, the Official Hexes and Soldiers banner.  Additionally, the ASL leader/US flag logo will remain as the show's alternate logo. 

What's in a name?  Graphic design as representation-

As the obvious is often overlooked, there can't be anything more obvious then the name of a particular thing.  As such, this has become big business these days for a name, effectively rendered, can result in an overwhelming intention of interest.    Corporations and companies the world over have spent mega bucks on research and development when it comes to the presentation of their monickers and for one simple reason, it works.  In fact, some could argue that it works too well.  With logos and Trademarks burned into our brains, we now come to associate more with the name of the thing rather than the thing itself (think Coca Cola).  But the power of a name is powerless without a complimentary framework.  Or do you really think you are impervious to  the box art of wargames? So what's the point?  My point is this, I'm not after a trance inducing, zombie rendering conglomeration but rather an air of legitimacy.   That said, after much consideration (perhaps a bit too much) i feel that the above banner is an accurate skin which faithfully sheaths the core of the show.   After all, if i threw up a pic of Beetle Baily and a crayon sprawled name in a rainbow of colors, you might get the wrong idea :) 
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Alright then...Lets see what all this hoopla is about...

Gettysburg: The Tide Turns: Playtest, 2nd Day Scenario/Final Turn

The final turn was a blow out of a turn with everyone in action and plenty of casualties.  The Union held on to Cemetery Ridge, but in the end Johnson's division proved too much to handle as Williams and Steuart claimed 2 victory hexes on Culp's Hill which means the CSA has emerged victorious!  What a scenario, this thing builds and builds right up to the very exploding end!

Companion Guide to episode 28.0

D-Day games: What to play

For the novice (or that one guy who wants to keep gaming and drinking but should have passed out hours ago)

For the intermediate gamer (or, the "sensible" gamer who still walks that fine line between gaming and a "healthy" relationship with his significant other.)

For the advanced gamer: (or anyone who has ever even momentarily considered the possibility that frosted Panzerblitz counters might actually make a great bowl of cereal.)

For the beach head invasion get the expansion:

And finally, a worthy candidate for group therapy:

What to read:

What to watch:

And...

Gettysburg:The Tide Turns/ Playtest: Second Day Scenerio

The penultimate turn.  The CSA has lost the victory hex it once held in the Clump Of Trees on Cemetery Ridge but has managed to hold on to another victory hex at Culp's Hill.  The Union is slowly getting pushed back and the half hearted flank attempt on the South's right pretty much fizzled out.  One more turn to go and if the CSA can hold on, history will be altered!

Gettysburg: The Tide Turns/ Playstest of 2nd Day Scenario Update

The CSA have managed to grab a victory hex at Culp's Hill as well as The Clump of Trees on Cemetery Ridge.  The Union is hanging tough, even managing to extend the encirclement maneuver in an effort to trap a large group of Confederate troops.  Ignoring the Union's threat to the rear has paid off so far.  Three turns to go, with the next turn seeing a giant influx of Union reinforcements. 

June 6, 1944

70 years ago, as if it only happened just yesterday...

Immortalize history...Always remember.