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Wargame of the Year 2013 - the results
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eddys...@hotmail.com
Jan 13, 2014, 3:08:30 AM1/13/14
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Wargame of the Year 2013 - results
Hi,
Here's the result of War-Historical's Wargame of the Year 2013 election :
It will come as no surprise to anyone following this thread that it was a two-horse race all along, and what a race it was.
But as with any race there can be only 1 winner, so earning the Gold medal :
#1 - Command : Modern Air/Naval Operations - 101 points
This means that the very honourable second spot and the Silver goes to :
#2 - Flashpoint Campaigns : Red Storm - 86 points
As an indication of how the times change, for the first time ever a non-pc wargame made it to the medals - the Bronze goes to
#3 - Sid Meier's Ace Patrol (iPad) : 14 points
Congrats to the winners, they will get a mail / forum post from me with the unique badge designed by Daniel Lamb.
The rest of the Top 10 :
# 4 - Civil War II - 10 points
# 5 - World in Flames - 9 points
# 6 - Crusader Kings II - The Old Gods - 7 points
# 7 - Scourge of War - Brandy Station - 6 points
# 8 - Drive on Moscow (iPad) - 5 points
# 9 - Combat Mission Battle for Normandy - Market Garden - 4 points
# 9 - Command Ops : Battles for Greece - 4 points
I've now assigned every voter a number and have send the xls file to Mr. Beretta - as soon as he acknowledges receiving it I'll ask Mr. Giftzwerg to pick a lucky number, then Mr. Beretta can announce who won a free game from Slitherine/Matrix Games.
Greetz,
Eddy Sterckx
Hi,
Here's the result of War-Historical's Wargame of the Year 2013 election :
It will come as no surprise to anyone following this thread that it was a two-horse race all along, and what a race it was.
But as with any race there can be only 1 winner, so earning the Gold medal :
#1 - Command : Modern Air/Naval Operations - 101 points
This means that the very honourable second spot and the Silver goes to :
#2 - Flashpoint Campaigns : Red Storm - 86 points
As an indication of how the times change, for the first time ever a non-pc wargame made it to the medals - the Bronze goes to
#3 - Sid Meier's Ace Patrol (iPad) : 14 points
Congrats to the winners, they will get a mail / forum post from me with the unique badge designed by Daniel Lamb.
The rest of the Top 10 :
# 4 - Civil War II - 10 points
# 5 - World in Flames - 9 points
# 6 - Crusader Kings II - The Old Gods - 7 points
# 7 - Scourge of War - Brandy Station - 6 points
# 8 - Drive on Moscow (iPad) - 5 points
# 9 - Combat Mission Battle for Normandy - Market Garden - 4 points
# 9 - Command Ops : Battles for Greece - 4 points
I've now assigned every voter a number and have send the xls file to Mr. Beretta - as soon as he acknowledges receiving it I'll ask Mr. Giftzwerg to pick a lucky number, then Mr. Beretta can announce who won a free game from Slitherine/Matrix Games.
Greetz,
Eddy Sterckx
Vincenzo Beretta
Jan 13, 2014, 3:19:20 AM1/13/14
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I confirmed to Eddy via e-mail but, just to be sure, I'll post here too: I got the results and I'm waiting for the lucky number by Mr. Giftzwerg :0)
Vincenzo Beretta
Jan 13, 2014, 4:22:55 AM1/13/14
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On Monday, January 13, 2014 9:19:20 AM UTC+1, Vincenzo Beretta wrote:
> I confirmed to Eddy via e-mail but, just to be sure, I'll post here too: I got the results and I'm waiting for the lucky number by Mr. Giftzwerg :0)
Well, maybe Mr. Giftzwerg went to bed. I have the participants and their lucky numbers on my iPad: as soon as Mr. Giftzwerg announces the number (and I have the opportunity to check) the winner will be declared.
> I confirmed to Eddy via e-mail but, just to be sure, I'll post here too: I got the results and I'm waiting for the lucky number by Mr. Giftzwerg :0)
Eddy, don't burn me on the announcement! :D
eddys...@hotmail.com
Jan 13, 2014, 4:30:16 AM1/13/14
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On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:22:55 AM UTC+1, Vincenzo Beretta wrote:
> Well, maybe Mr. Giftzwerg went to bed.
Vermont is at GMT-5, so it's half past 4 in the morning there - on a Monday - give the man the time do drink his morning cup of coffee will you :)
> Well, maybe Mr. Giftzwerg went to bed.
@Mr Giftzwerg : a number between 1 and 33 inclusive if you're up to it
Greetz,
Eddy Sterckx
Vincenzo Beretta
Jan 13, 2014, 4:33:25 AM1/13/14
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On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:30:16 AM UTC+1, eddys...@hotmail.com wrote:
> On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:22:55 AM UTC+1, Vincenzo Beretta wrote:
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> > Well, maybe Mr. Giftzwerg went to bed.
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> Vermont is at GMT-5, so it's half past 4 in the morning there - on a Monday - give the man the time do drink his morning cup of coffee will you :)
As it happens, I'm going to bed now because I did an all-nighter to finish my latest script.
> On Monday, January 13, 2014 10:22:55 AM UTC+1, Vincenzo Beretta wrote:
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> > Well, maybe Mr. Giftzwerg went to bed.
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> Vermont is at GMT-5, so it's half past 4 in the morning there - on a Monday - give the man the time do drink his morning cup of coffee will you :)
We can safely say that today I and Mr. Giftzwerg are really not in sync :D
Frank E
Jan 13, 2014, 8:12:53 AM1/13/14
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On Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:08:30 -0800 (PST), "eddys...@hotmail.com"
<eddys...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>As an indication of how the times change, for the first time ever a non-pc wargame made it to the medals - the Bronze goes to
>
>#3 - Sid Meier's Ace Patrol (iPad) : 14 points
Not sure where that comment came from but I bought and played Ace
<eddys...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>As an indication of how the times change, for the first time ever a non-pc wargame made it to the medals - the Bronze goes to
>
>#3 - Sid Meier's Ace Patrol (iPad) : 14 points
Patrol on my PC (Steam).
Rgds, Frank
Giftzwerg
Jan 13, 2014, 8:15:05 AM1/13/14
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In article <79a7712b-00f1-4555...@googlegroups.com>,
rec...@hotmail.com says...
> Well, maybe Mr. Giftzwerg went to bed. I have the participants and
their lucky numbers on my iPad: as soon as Mr. Giftzwerg announces the
number (and I have the opportunity to check) the winner will be
declared.
>
> Eddy, don't burn me on the announcement! :D
What is the range? Pick a number between one and X? Find X.
--
Giftzwerg
***
"If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with
snow, you live in New England. If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter,
winter, still winter and road construction, you live in New England."
- Jeff Foxworthy
rec...@hotmail.com says...
> Well, maybe Mr. Giftzwerg went to bed. I have the participants and
their lucky numbers on my iPad: as soon as Mr. Giftzwerg announces the
number (and I have the opportunity to check) the winner will be
declared.
>
> Eddy, don't burn me on the announcement! :D
--
Giftzwerg
***
"If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with
snow, you live in New England. If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter,
winter, still winter and road construction, you live in New England."
- Jeff Foxworthy
Giftzwerg
Jan 13, 2014, 8:18:05 AM1/13/14
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In article <1a6feba4-e8e6-45ba...@googlegroups.com>,
eddys...@hotmail.com says...
it.
Ah. Should have read down-thread. OK, so I guess "42" is out.
In keeping with our modern, mobile, digital world, I just asked Google
Now, "Pick a random number between 1 and 33."
The cheerful voice replied "nineteen," and displayed "19" on my phone.
So the number is 19.
eddys...@hotmail.com says...
Ah. Should have read down-thread. OK, so I guess "42" is out.
In keeping with our modern, mobile, digital world, I just asked Google
Now, "Pick a random number between 1 and 33."
The cheerful voice replied "nineteen," and displayed "19" on my phone.
So the number is 19.
Giftzwerg
Jan 13, 2014, 8:21:06 AM1/13/14
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In article <76f649bb-88cf-4cf0...@googlegroups.com>,
rec...@hotmail.com says...
> > Vermont is at GMT-5, so it's half past 4 in the morning there - on a Monday - give the man the time do drink his morning cup of coffee will you :)
>
> As it happens, I'm going to bed now because I did an all-nighter to finish my latest script.
>
> We can safely say that today I and Mr. Giftzwerg are really not in sync :D
I'm usually up at 4:00 AM. But last night was the first in three weeks
when:
a) Mrs. G. was not working.
b) We weren't staying in some hotel attending some holiday function.
c) There were no houseguests.
d) Neither of us was sick unto dying.
So we toasted ourselves a few times.
rec...@hotmail.com says...
> > Vermont is at GMT-5, so it's half past 4 in the morning there - on a Monday - give the man the time do drink his morning cup of coffee will you :)
>
> As it happens, I'm going to bed now because I did an all-nighter to finish my latest script.
>
> We can safely say that today I and Mr. Giftzwerg are really not in sync :D
when:
a) Mrs. G. was not working.
b) We weren't staying in some hotel attending some holiday function.
c) There were no houseguests.
d) Neither of us was sick unto dying.
So we toasted ourselves a few times.
eddys...@hotmail.com
Jan 13, 2014, 8:36:12 AM1/13/14
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Greetz,
Eddy Sterckx
sunb...@gmail.com
Jan 13, 2014, 8:44:52 AM1/13/14
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We are profoundly honored by the wargaming community's emphatic vote on our game. 2013 has been a monumental year, with the release of both Command and what is already one of our all-time favorite games (FPC-RS).
With popularity and recognition comes even more responsibility, and we are as determined as ever to measure up to the community's expectations from the game and ourselves.
Thank you.
With popularity and recognition comes even more responsibility, and we are as determined as ever to measure up to the community's expectations from the game and ourselves.
Thank you.
eddys...@hotmail.com
Jan 13, 2014, 8:55:27 AM1/13/14
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On Monday, January 13, 2014 2:18:05 PM UTC+1, Giftzwerg wrote:
> So the number is 19.
While we're waiting for Mr Beretta to finish his beauty sleep here's some more or less interesting stats :
> So the number is 19.
15 people voted for both Command and Flashpoint
8 people voted for Command, but not Flashpoint
7 people voted for Flashpoint, but not for Command
3 people voted for neither
So a pretty high consensus on what games were best of class this year, Command is essence winning it because more people put it higher on their list than Flashpoint.
AFAIK this was the closest vote ever - the previous record-holder was when Battles from the Bulge beat out War in the East by 21 points back in 2010.
This was also the first year a Command Ops game didn't get a medal.
Greetz,
Eddy Sterckx
Message has been deleted
Vincenzo Beretta
Jan 13, 2014, 11:58:12 AM1/13/14
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Number 19. And the Award... er... Prize goes to
Frank E
...Who, for the curious, voted:
1. Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm
2. Alea Jacta Est - Birth of Rome
3. Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods
This year we lost Tom Clancy. I personally feel appropriate that the two "runavay horses" belong to the genre he loved so much - and made us to love thanks to books like Red Storm Rising.
After a dry spell that spanned a few years, 2013 saw a resurgence of quality wargames. While the winners are both for PC, and won by a great margin, it is interesting to note the emergence of tablets like the iPad as an alternative to traditional platforms. Sid Meier Ace Patrol (bronze medal), the excellent conversion of Tiller Games and Panzer Corps, and Drive on Moscow could be the first signs of a new way of gaming. And, while we all hope for new, fresh games, many titles already available for PC (including this year's winners) could be easily converted and allow for a new way of gaming "on the road" (which, personally speaking, was *the* way of wargaming for me for the best part of 2013). Time will tell.
Cogratulations to the winners, to Frank E for winning the prize, and to all those who participated in the 2013 Edition. 2014 already shows to be an interesting year. The hope is that the 2014 Edition will reflect this.
See you all next year!
Frank E
...Who, for the curious, voted:
1. Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm
2. Alea Jacta Est - Birth of Rome
3. Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods
This year we lost Tom Clancy. I personally feel appropriate that the two "runavay horses" belong to the genre he loved so much - and made us to love thanks to books like Red Storm Rising.
After a dry spell that spanned a few years, 2013 saw a resurgence of quality wargames. While the winners are both for PC, and won by a great margin, it is interesting to note the emergence of tablets like the iPad as an alternative to traditional platforms. Sid Meier Ace Patrol (bronze medal), the excellent conversion of Tiller Games and Panzer Corps, and Drive on Moscow could be the first signs of a new way of gaming. And, while we all hope for new, fresh games, many titles already available for PC (including this year's winners) could be easily converted and allow for a new way of gaming "on the road" (which, personally speaking, was *the* way of wargaming for me for the best part of 2013). Time will tell.
Cogratulations to the winners, to Frank E for winning the prize, and to all those who participated in the 2013 Edition. 2014 already shows to be an interesting year. The hope is that the 2014 Edition will reflect this.
See you all next year!
eddys...@hotmail.com
Jan 13, 2014, 12:05:47 PM1/13/14
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On Monday, January 13, 2014 5:58:12 PM UTC+1, Vincenzo Beretta wrote:
> to Frank E for winning the prize,
Can the winner mail me and I'll direct him to the Powers that Be at Slitherine/Matrix who were kind enough to provide the Grand Prize : pick any game out of their catalogue to download.
> to Frank E for winning the prize,
Greetz,
Eddy Sterckx
Frank E
Jan 13, 2014, 12:27:19 PM1/13/14
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and spend the money on COMMAND or wait. :)
Email sent to your hotmail account.
Rgds, Frank
Giftzwerg
Jan 13, 2014, 1:11:33 PM1/13/14
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In article <74b657a6-9472-4a14...@googlegroups.com>,
eddys...@hotmail.com says...
> > So the number is 19.
>
> While we're waiting for Mr Beretta to finish his beauty sleep here's some more or less interesting stats :
>
> 15 people voted for both Command and Flashpoint
> 8 people voted for Command, but not Flashpoint
> 7 people voted for Flashpoint, but not for Command
> 3 people voted for neither
>
> So a pretty high consensus on what games were best of class this year,
Command is essence winning it because more people put it higher on their
list than Flashpoint.
***
In my calculus, COMMAND eked out a win only because:
a) I like air/naval games better than Cold War ground combat.
b) It's the game I've been waiting for since tossing aside HARPOON2 as
an utter dud.
> AFAIK this was the closest vote ever - the previous record-holder was
when Battles from the Bulge beat out War in the East by 21 points back
in 2010.
***
And rightly so. Been a while since we've been in the happy position of
having *two* (three, since I count ACE PATROL) excellent wargames in the
running. Usually, it's a matter of one fairly obvious choice and a
bunch of retreaded also-rans.
eddys...@hotmail.com says...
> > So the number is 19.
>
> While we're waiting for Mr Beretta to finish his beauty sleep here's some more or less interesting stats :
>
> 15 people voted for both Command and Flashpoint
> 8 people voted for Command, but not Flashpoint
> 7 people voted for Flashpoint, but not for Command
> 3 people voted for neither
>
> So a pretty high consensus on what games were best of class this year,
Command is essence winning it because more people put it higher on their
list than Flashpoint.
In my calculus, COMMAND eked out a win only because:
a) I like air/naval games better than Cold War ground combat.
b) It's the game I've been waiting for since tossing aside HARPOON2 as
an utter dud.
> AFAIK this was the closest vote ever - the previous record-holder was
when Battles from the Bulge beat out War in the East by 21 points back
in 2010.
And rightly so. Been a while since we've been in the happy position of
having *two* (three, since I count ACE PATROL) excellent wargames in the
running. Usually, it's a matter of one fairly obvious choice and a
bunch of retreaded also-rans.
Giftzwerg
Jan 13, 2014, 1:26:23 PM1/13/14
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In article <YSHUUlTf=Wc6ZWxiEz...@4ax.com>,
fakea...@hotmail.com says...
> >Can the winner mail me and I'll direct him to the Powers that Be at
Slitherine/Matrix who were kind enough to provide the Grand Prize : pick
any game out of their catalogue to download.
> >
>
> Well, I guess that answers the question of whether I want to go ahead
> and spend the money on COMMAND or wait. :)
You're gonna love it.
fakea...@hotmail.com says...
> >Can the winner mail me and I'll direct him to the Powers that Be at
Slitherine/Matrix who were kind enough to provide the Grand Prize : pick
any game out of their catalogue to download.
> >
>
> Well, I guess that answers the question of whether I want to go ahead
> and spend the money on COMMAND or wait. :)
pawel...@gmail.com
Jan 13, 2014, 4:11:58 PM1/13/14
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Now that's one lucky bastard!
;-)
;-)
DirkG
Jan 13, 2014, 10:45:38 PM1/13/14
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baloogan
Jan 14, 2014, 4:06:29 AM1/14/14
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> Well, I guess that answers the question of whether I want to go ahead
>
> and spend the money on COMMAND or wait. :)
Frank E
Jan 14, 2014, 7:16:31 AM1/14/14
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smr
Jan 14, 2014, 11:30:41 AM1/14/14
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the most fun you can have with naval warfare on the PC right now.
--
smr
sammyb
Jan 15, 2014, 8:45:15 PM1/15/14
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Cheers & Congrats Frank!
Enjoy your selection...
Anyone going to Winter Offensive 2014?
Enjoy your selection...
Anyone going to Winter Offensive 2014?
KG_Jag
Jan 17, 2014, 2:24:10 AM1/17/14
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