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Title: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 13, 2012, 01:29:27 PM
The first pass through the new GARPA column is now live (http://grogheads.com/garpa-1.html).  Go check it out and give us your thoughts.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Bison on September 13, 2012, 01:34:10 PM
Who's Pinkham?
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Capn Darwin on September 13, 2012, 01:36:28 PM
Nice work Brant.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 13, 2012, 01:37:36 PM
Quote from: Bison on September 13, 2012, 01:34:10 PMWho's Pinkham?
it's classified (http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=2876.0)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: MIGMaster on September 13, 2012, 02:08:43 PM
Looks good, gentlemen!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on September 13, 2012, 08:15:39 PM
Quote from: Bison on September 13, 2012, 01:34:10 PM
Who's Pinkham?

That may be one of my sock puppets... er ... I mean alter ego.   8)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Gusington on September 13, 2012, 08:59:37 PM
Can I call you Al?
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Bison on September 13, 2012, 09:05:38 PM
Well I'll be.  It seems everyone is showing up on the front page these days. 
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on September 13, 2012, 09:28:20 PM
Quote from: Gusington on September 13, 2012, 08:59:37 PM
Can I call you Al?

umm ???

Quote from: Bison on September 13, 2012, 09:05:38 PM
Well I'll be.  It seems everyone is showing up on the front page these days. 

Yeah not sure why they let me up there, but I've been there a couple times before.   ;D
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: jomni on September 14, 2012, 12:11:52 AM
You may want to mention Twilight Struggle PC which is already on pre-order as well.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: LongBlade on September 27, 2012, 09:14:41 AM
Round 2 is up. Good stuff in there.

Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: hammersby on September 27, 2012, 01:53:55 PM
you guys are going to cost me a lot of money damnit!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Gusington on September 27, 2012, 05:35:29 PM
^Everything is working as planned.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on September 27, 2012, 07:03:39 PM
Quote from: hammersby on September 27, 2012, 01:53:55 PM
you guys are going to cost me a lot of money damnit!

You are welcome :)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: MIGMaster on September 27, 2012, 07:24:02 PM
WOW! - Really well done! Loved the layout and the look (and the content too!). You guys did an excellent job!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Staggerwing on September 27, 2012, 07:43:01 PM
Great read! thanks for putting it together so the lazy rest of us can keep up with things. I wonder if that Zombie game would work with minis and statcards...
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: DicedT on September 28, 2012, 09:24:58 AM
Great idea. We need a crowdfunding roundup focused on wargaming.

Michael
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 11, 2012, 06:58:53 AM
New GARPA column today (http://grogheads.com/garpa-3.html)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: MIGMaster on October 11, 2012, 08:52:24 AM
Looks good! Lots of colors.....Migs likes colors! Seriously.....looks first class, gents! I may even get into this boardgame thing of which you speak!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on October 11, 2012, 06:39:13 PM
Quote from: MIGMaster on October 11, 2012, 08:52:24 AM
Looks good! Lots of colors.....Migs likes colors! Seriously.....looks first class, gents! I may even get into this boardgame thing of which you speak!

Yes come to the dark side.... :)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Staggerwing on October 11, 2012, 08:16:40 PM
I just made a kickstarter pledge for the first time based on that article- Dysis! Thanks for the update, guys!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Gusington on October 11, 2012, 09:23:06 PM
I am honored. And Dishonored.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on October 11, 2012, 09:27:01 PM
Quote from: Gusington on October 11, 2012, 09:23:06 PM
I am honored. And Dishonored.

I see what you did there. :)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Jack Nastyface on October 11, 2012, 10:51:05 PM
I note with the interest the "Block Wars" project...Just wondering, though...how many of our borned-in-the-US-of-A members are familar with some of the great story lines from 2000AD such as Block Wars / Cursed Earth / Judge Cal, etc.

Judge Nastyface
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Gusington on October 12, 2012, 06:40:18 AM
I am fancy like that, CT.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: LongBlade on October 21, 2012, 07:04:34 PM
Hey, while you're looking around for investment opportunities, perhaps you should add this site to the list of potential projects: http://myfreeimplants.com/
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 25, 2012, 01:57:09 PM
GARPA 4 is up!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: LongBlade on October 25, 2012, 02:51:19 PM
Good stuff in there :)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Staggerwing on October 25, 2012, 06:21:05 PM
Reading about the game 'Clang!' was especially interesting as I've just started reading 'The Mongoliad' which is set in the Alt-hist world that Neal Stephenson&Co have created. It'll be an SCA geek-gasm fer shur!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on October 26, 2012, 04:50:38 PM
Excellent stuff - keep it up Gents.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on October 26, 2012, 06:49:18 PM
Thanks guys.  Its fun to write this column with Gus.  Although when I am writing and looking for projects I have to hide my wallet first. :)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Gusington on October 26, 2012, 07:07:12 PM
CT is a good partner. I enjoy working the PC side of things...introduces me to a lot of potential gaming I would not otherwise find, like that awesome looking Arc Magica game.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 26, 2012, 07:37:03 PM
You do know that Ars Magica has been around about 25 years as a tabletop RPG, right?

http://rpggeek.com/rpgfamily/1029/ars-magica

It was one of the original "gritty realism" RPGs from the 80s that was developed as the "anti-D&D"
Those games all seemed to proliferate right around the time the D&D cartoon was on Saturday mornings
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Gusington on October 26, 2012, 08:07:38 PM
^I mentioned that in my write-up...
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on November 08, 2012, 08:26:37 PM
A big thanks to Gus and the guys for picking up the slack for this week's GARPA while I was without power.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: LongBlade on November 08, 2012, 08:31:57 PM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on November 08, 2012, 08:26:37 PM
A big thanks to Gus and the guys for picking up the slack for this week's GARPA while I was without power.

You're good. Take care of yourself and get your house back in order. We'll manage until you're ready :)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Gusington on November 11, 2012, 08:42:54 PM
Not a problem, Tent. Ironically right after I submitted the last GARPA I unexpectedly fell of the radar helping cleanup in NYC with family friends.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on January 08, 2013, 08:28:11 AM
A little update on the Kingdom Death : Monster project we covered in GARPA #7  http://grogheads.com/garpa-7.html


I saw this morning that it broke the $2 million barrier last night before funding ended.  Did any of you guys end up getting in on that project?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/poots/kingdom-death-monster?ref=live
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on January 18, 2013, 07:29:49 PM
GARPA #10 is up today.  http://grogheads.com/garpa-10.html

I can't believe they've let Gus and I keep yammering on this long. :)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on January 19, 2013, 09:46:52 AM
Nice work Gents!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: LongBlade on January 19, 2013, 11:39:46 AM
They always find some cool stuff. Fortunately I've managed to avoid blowing any cash on these projects, but I know that some day I'm going to crack.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Gusington on January 19, 2013, 10:42:30 PM
Some unfortunate news about Wildman:

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/01/19/gas-powered-facing-major-layoffs-may-halt-kickstarter/#more-138933

:/
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on January 20, 2013, 09:51:58 AM
Quote from: bob48 on January 19, 2013, 09:46:52 AM
Nice work Gents!

Thanks!


Quote from: LongBlade on January 19, 2013, 11:39:46 AM
They always find some cool stuff. Fortunately I've managed to avoid blowing any cash on these projects, but I know that some day I'm going to crack.

Come to the dark side LB.    8)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on February 01, 2013, 11:39:35 PM
GARPA #11 is up on the front page with some more interesting projects.

http://grogheads.com/garpa-11.html
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Double Deuce on February 02, 2013, 03:04:30 AM
This Sergeants Miniatures Game thing really intrigues me and I would live to jump in on it but I can see the costs to continue in the series skyrocketing with all the extras available. Its like my ASL addiction all over again.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Arctic Blast on February 02, 2013, 03:30:35 AM
Quote from: Double Deuce on February 02, 2013, 03:04:30 AM
This Sergeants Miniatures Game thing really intrigues me and I would live to jump in on it but I can see the costs to continue in the series skyrocketing with all the extras available. Its like my ASL addiction all over again.

And the thing is, with US Postal rates jumping up again, I don't know how long they're going to be able to keep their shipping rates as low as they are. Wouldn't be a big deal if they had wider distribution, but no game store in Canada stocks it (at least so far as I know).  :(
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 07:16:37 AM
Quote from: Double Deuce on February 02, 2013, 03:04:30 AM
This Sergeants Miniatures Game thing really intrigues me and I would live to jump in on it but I can see the costs to continue in the series skyrocketing with all the extras available. Its like my ASL addiction all over again.

Same here. At the moment, there seems to be non of the games retailers in the UK who are keeping the game, and the shipping costs to bring it in are prohibitive.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 07:48:48 AM
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coolminiornot/rivet-wars?ref=card

If I missed this on an earlier GARPA, then abject apologies.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on February 02, 2013, 08:34:34 AM
Quote from: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 07:48:48 AM
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coolminiornot/rivet-wars?ref=card

If I missed this on an earlier GARPA, then abject apologies.

Yup that was in the pervious GARPA  ;D

http://grogheads.com/garpa-10.html

For penance you must give us 5 GARPA related puns  :P
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 09:24:31 AM
You'll have to kick-start me then.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: LongBlade on February 02, 2013, 03:45:55 PM
Quote from: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 09:24:31 AM
You'll have to kick-start me then.

ONE!

Gimme four more! (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1081.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj349%2Flongblade%2FSmilies%2Fjarhead0331.gif&hash=6d91cd42aeadbcfdee5ca5d4dcbdd22d9460a20c)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 03:56:29 PM
I dont have an infinite fund of 'em
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Arctic Blast on February 02, 2013, 04:26:24 PM
Quote from: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 07:16:37 AM
Quote from: Double Deuce on February 02, 2013, 03:04:30 AM
This Sergeants Miniatures Game thing really intrigues me and I would live to jump in on it but I can see the costs to continue in the series skyrocketing with all the extras available. Its like my ASL addiction all over again.

Same here. At the moment, there seems to be non of the games retailers in the UK who are keeping the game, and the shipping costs to bring it in are prohibitive.

Hmmm...and you might not have me pushing it on you anymore. Just got an interesting offer for most of my set that I'm contemplating.  ;D
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 04:50:59 PM
Oh? Spill the beans then AB.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Arctic Blast on February 02, 2013, 04:56:44 PM
Quote from: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 04:50:59 PM
Oh? Spill the beans then AB.

You see, bob, it's called trade. I will send this person goods, and he will pay me money for them.  ;D
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 05:27:14 PM
Numpty!

Yes, I faintly grasp the concept... but what I want to know is the why of it? Not, I assume, the game itself, but the prohibitive cost of adding all the new bits on. And, if, as I suspect, you are like me, you hate having a base game without all the expansions?
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Barthheart on February 02, 2013, 06:38:48 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on February 02, 2013, 04:56:44 PM
Quote from: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 04:50:59 PM
Oh? Spill the beans then AB.

You see, bob, it's called trade. I will send this person goods, and he will pay me money for them.  ;D

How much? And can I better the offer?
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Arctic Blast on February 02, 2013, 09:27:49 PM
Quote from: bob48 on February 02, 2013, 05:27:14 PM
Numpty!

Yes, I faintly grasp the concept... but what I want to know is the why of it? Not, I assume, the game itself, but the prohibitive cost of adding all the new bits on. And, if, as I suspect, you are like me, you hate having a base game without all the expansions?

It's a really good game, but the lack of any Canadian availability makes it a bit of a pain. Also, I have a few heavier games that take up a load of space as it is that only get played every now and again. So do I really need another one, especially when this other one keeps expanding and growing expensively?

On top of that, a friend of mine has been getting in to Dust Tactics/Warfare from Fantasy Flight. It's a simply system, but it's a lot of fun and the costs compared to other minis games are pretty damn good. So if that's going to be something I can actively play a bit more frequently, I may as well swap over to that.

Quote from: BarthheartHow much? And can I better the offer?

I'm still in the early haggling stages with him. I'll shoot you a PM.  :D
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on February 15, 2013, 05:05:29 PM
es gibt heute ein neue GARPA! 
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on March 01, 2013, 10:41:15 PM
The latest GARPA column is post out front.  Gus and I would greatly appreciate any feedback ya'll have for us.

http://grogheads.com/garpa-13.html
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Arctic Blast on March 02, 2013, 01:25:06 AM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on March 01, 2013, 10:41:15 PM
The latest GARPA column is post out front.  Gus and I would greatly appreciate any feedback ya'll have for us.

http://grogheads.com/garpa-13.html

I got some feedback for ya...STOP TEMPTING ME TO BUY THESE THINGS!  ;D
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Gusington on March 03, 2013, 12:07:57 AM
We just present you the ideas. They really sell themselves. Like hot hookers.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on March 15, 2013, 07:35:04 AM
A new GARPA is up today with lots of cool things for you to blow your money on.  ;D


http://grogheads.com/garpa-14.html
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: mirth on March 15, 2013, 12:07:17 PM
Rebel Raiders on the High Seas sounds awesome. GMT never fails to come up with new ways to part me from my money.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on March 15, 2013, 06:32:03 PM
Quote from: mirth on March 15, 2013, 12:07:17 PM
Rebel Raiders on the High Seas sounds awesome. GMT never fails to come up with new ways to part me from my money.

I know what you mean.  Whenever I browses through their P500 listings my wallet runs and hides.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on April 12, 2013, 09:05:53 PM
New GARPA up this week.

http://grogheads.com/garpa-16.html
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on April 26, 2013, 07:28:00 AM
Its that time again folks.  We've made it to our 17th GARPA column.

http://grogheads.com/garpa-17.html
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: LongBlade on April 26, 2013, 10:02:59 AM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on April 26, 2013, 07:28:00 AM
Its that time again folks.  We've made it to our 17th GARPA column.

http://grogheads.com/garpa-17.html

You guys are killing me with Dwarven Forge.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on April 26, 2013, 03:20:02 PM
It's still growing too... check the page. It's not quite "reaper" crazy, but close
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on April 26, 2013, 03:35:45 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on April 26, 2013, 10:02:59 AM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on April 26, 2013, 07:28:00 AM
Its that time again folks.  We've made it to our 17th GARPA column.

http://grogheads.com/garpa-17.html

You guys are killing me with Dwarven Forge.

Think about how hard it was to write about it and not give in. :)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: LongBlade on April 26, 2013, 03:49:03 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on April 26, 2013, 03:20:02 PM
It's still growing too... check the page. It's not quite "reaper" crazy, but close

I know. Reaper was tough to turn away from, too.

But I have always lusted after Dwarven Forge stuff. What is saving me right now is the fact that I haven't actually broken down how much I get for what. I'm sure it's good. Just not sure how great a deal it is.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on April 26, 2013, 05:08:08 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on April 26, 2013, 03:49:03 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on April 26, 2013, 03:20:02 PM
It's still growing too... check the page. It's not quite "reaper" crazy, but close

I know. Reaper was tough to turn away from, too.

But I have always lusted after Dwarven Forge stuff. What is saving me right now is the fact that I haven't actually broken down how much I get for what. I'm sure it's good. Just not sure how great a deal it is.

They have some great deals.  I wish I had $120 to drop as it gets two of the base sets plus a set of all the stretch goal add-ons.  Maybe we can ask for a review copy.....  8)   ;D
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: LongBlade on April 26, 2013, 05:30:33 PM
I am sorely tempted to get a three or five set package. Those are a ton cheaper than the regular prices listed on their website. No wonder sales are through the roof.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on April 27, 2013, 07:58:17 AM
Painting on the bulk of them would likely be pretty easy using a base coat and a fair bit of dry-brushing.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 07, 2013, 12:42:51 PM
#20 is up today:  http://grogheads.com/?p=986

Wallets beware!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on July 05, 2013, 01:27:11 PM
new one is up today

http://grogheads.com/?p=1418
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on July 20, 2013, 09:44:47 AM
¡nuevo GARPA! (http://grogheads.com/?p=1733)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on August 19, 2013, 05:47:47 AM
it's not a game, but it's still very cool stuff on Kickstarter

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1652966788/tuls-flat-tools-round-world

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/821/795/ed8924db0e95f3789378fe2eca13db41_large.jpg?1376273222)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on August 19, 2013, 05:49:54 AM
GARPA 25 is live (http://grogheads.com/?p=2136)


Books
Dean Putney's World War I Album

 
PC Games
Shades of Sanity by Robert J. Seres and Keith Leonard
Insignificant by Significant Games


Board and Card Games
The Cards of Cthulhu by Dan Verssen
Incursion by Jim Bailey
Premium RPG Maps by Rat's Mats
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 13, 2013, 01:43:51 PM
Starting year 2 of GARPA (http://grogheads.com/?p=2535).  Yes, it's been a year already.  ;D
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 11, 2013, 02:00:33 PM
New GARPA is up today - lots of good stuff!

http://grogheads.com/?p=2831
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 11, 2013, 09:08:41 PM
did you guys see that Reaper Minis are back at it again this year?  They asked for $30k and they're already over $1.6 million
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: LongBlade on October 11, 2013, 09:35:52 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on October 11, 2013, 09:08:41 PM
did you guys see that Reaper Minis are back at it again this year?  They asked for $30k and they're already over $1.6 million

I know. I'm hovering on the edge of popping my Kickstarter cherry for that. Less than $200 nets an incredible amount of love.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on October 12, 2013, 06:17:52 AM
I've had 'Stalin's Triumph' on pre-order since it was first announced. NaW is a great series so far.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 12, 2013, 01:42:35 PM
totally should've included The Parachute (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1035213898/the-parachute-a-superior-multi-tool-has-landed) in GARPA

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/907/958/a0174ca16ab4ed309a5faec8ed521257_large.jpeg)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: LongBlade on October 25, 2013, 04:54:26 PM
GARPA 30 is up and it's big: http://grogheads.com/?p=2981
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Staggerwing on October 26, 2013, 08:16:18 AM
^Cool Stuff! I just pledged for Red Baron, couldn't help myself. 8)

BTW, Brant, I pledged for the Parachute as well so please don't do that again...  >:(
( :D)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Gusington on October 27, 2013, 01:41:50 PM
I also pledged for Red Baron. It had me at hello.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on November 22, 2013, 08:12:36 PM
New GARPA is live today!  Check it out (http://grogheads.com/?p=3167)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on January 03, 2014, 09:25:21 PM
New GARPA up today!

http://grogheads.com/?p=3529
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on January 17, 2014, 11:42:00 PM
GARPA 36 up today

http://grogheads.com/?p=3677
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Bison on January 18, 2014, 05:31:06 PM
I'm intrigued by the Salerno game from MMP.  I'll have to look it up and get some more information on it.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on January 18, 2014, 06:14:10 PM
^Same here, Bison.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on January 18, 2014, 06:50:20 PM
Quote from: Bison on January 18, 2014, 05:31:06 PMI'm intrigued by the Salerno game from MMP.  I'll have to look it up and get some more information on it.
Quote from: bob48 on January 18, 2014, 06:14:10 PM^Same here, Bison.

http://talk.consimworld.com/WebX/.1dcef53b/0
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Bison on January 18, 2014, 07:44:35 PM
Oooo!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm liking the scale. 
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on January 31, 2014, 12:22:28 PM
New GARPA is live
http://grogheads.com/?p=3850
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on February 03, 2014, 11:51:13 AM
Ares Magazine made the cut over the weekend
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on February 08, 2014, 09:20:22 AM
The newest GARPA included Tiny Epic Kingdoms, the little 4x game that could.

Back then, they were at $160k funded of $15k that they were after.

With 3 hours to go, they've got $275k raised.  Yep, they're 1833% of the funding they sought.  Holy cow.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on February 14, 2014, 12:54:39 PM
New GARPA is out

http://grogheads.com/?p=3950
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on February 14, 2014, 01:54:33 PM
'Storm Over Dien Bien Phu' has been on my want list forever.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on February 28, 2014, 05:50:10 PM
Fresh new GARPA

http://grogheads.com/?p=4031
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on February 28, 2014, 06:16:20 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on February 28, 2014, 05:50:10 PM
Fresh new GARPA

http://grogheads.com/?p=4031

... that LARP project is for real? ...  :o
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 14, 2014, 10:59:20 AM
because I know y'all aren't reading the front page - a new GARPA went up today
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 28, 2014, 11:43:49 AM
new today!

http://grogheads.com/?p=4195
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on April 11, 2014, 07:02:51 AM
new GARPA today
http://grogheads.com/?p=4315
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on April 25, 2014, 12:50:11 PM
New GARPA
http://grogheads.com/?p=4402

wallets beware!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 09, 2014, 08:56:42 AM
New GARPA today!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 23, 2014, 08:28:46 AM
New GARPA today. Your wallet has been warned
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 06, 2014, 09:21:12 AM
Yes, there's a D-Day game in today's GARPA.  You're welcome.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Barthheart on June 14, 2014, 05:49:07 AM
Met the guys developing Albion's Legacy here at Origns last night quite by accident.
They found your GARPA piece on their game and were thrilled that someone had posted about it. They mentioned it in one of their KS updates mentioning Grogheads as well.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 20, 2014, 11:48:35 AM
new GARPA today - with moving pictures, no less! 
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on June 20, 2014, 12:03:27 PM
That fold up terrain looks interesting but I have a feeling I ruin it while trying to assemble.  Either way I like the concept.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 20, 2014, 12:28:22 PM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on June 20, 2014, 12:03:27 PMThat fold up terrain looks interesting but I have a feeling I ruin it while trying to assemble.
says the guy busy assembling his own folding table...
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on June 20, 2014, 12:35:58 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on June 20, 2014, 12:28:22 PM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on June 20, 2014, 12:03:27 PMThat fold up terrain looks interesting but I have a feeling I ruin it while trying to assemble.
says the guy busy assembling his own folding table...

Yeah about that.  I said I got the plans I never said I started anything :)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on June 20, 2014, 01:14:55 PM
...its an open-and-shut case then?
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on July 04, 2014, 05:05:18 PM
Hey, look!  It's a new GARPA!  O0
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on July 18, 2014, 10:20:03 AM
NEW GARPA TODAY!

I do have to say that "The Attackening" is one of my favorite new game names. 

I can't believe that Monty doesn't already have 8 copies of Shadows Over Normandie.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on August 01, 2014, 12:01:31 PM
 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0

GARPA TURNS 50! (http://grogheads.com/?p=5678)

O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: TheCommandTent on August 01, 2014, 12:24:51 PM
Hard to believe the little guy is all grown up.  :)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on August 01, 2014, 12:28:30 PM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on August 01, 2014, 12:24:51 PMHard to believe the little guy is all grown up.  :)

especially since he was left to be raised by wolves when his parents abandoned him!  :))
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Boggit on August 01, 2014, 06:44:09 PM
Happy birthday GARPA! :D

BTW OSS look an interesting game company. No Trumpets, No Drums sounds fun multiplayer. 8)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on August 02, 2014, 05:46:09 AM
^+1

I seem to remember an old WWW mag game by that name, many moons ago?
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on August 02, 2014, 06:13:56 AM
Quote from: bob48 on August 02, 2014, 05:46:09 AM
^+1

I seem to remember an old WWW mag game by that name, many moons ago?

It was from The Wargamer magazine back in '82; it's a broad remake of that game
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on August 02, 2014, 06:18:52 AM
Interesting. It was quite a good game if I recall. Thanks, Brant.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on August 03, 2014, 07:02:44 PM
we sooooooo should've featured this in GARPA

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/324283889/potato-salad
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on August 15, 2014, 12:38:35 PM
MORE GARPA!

http://grogheads.com/?p=5749
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on August 16, 2014, 06:15:12 AM
Very interested in the 1870 game - I see that Compass Games have one on the list for next year as well.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on August 16, 2014, 07:47:45 AM
Compass has a bunch of interesting things on the horizon.  Unfortunately, they won't return any of the emails I've sent them about review copies, interviews, previews, anything.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on August 29, 2014, 08:23:59 AM
Last GARPA of the Summer!  Get it while it's still hot!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Boggit on August 30, 2014, 06:18:55 AM
Some good stuff there. Clockwork Wars, and Konigsberg 45 look like good candidates for a port to the PC/Mac. Konigsburg 45 looks like a simplified version of an old favourite - To the Wolf's Lair - by Peoples Wargames (not that I've played it for years, but still a very good operational level wargame).
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bob48 on August 30, 2014, 06:37:14 AM
Quote from: Boggit on August 30, 2014, 06:18:55 AM
Some good stuff there. Clockwork Wars, and Konigsberg 45 look like good candidates for a port to the PC/Mac. Konigsburg 45 looks like a simplified version of an old favourite - To the Wolf's Lair - by Peoples Wargames (not that I've played it for years, but still a very good operational level wargame).

That made me think of all the hours I spent playing 'Korsun Pocket' back in the day  ;)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: Boggit on August 30, 2014, 08:34:48 AM
Quote from: bob48 on August 30, 2014, 06:37:14 AM
Quote from: Boggit on August 30, 2014, 06:18:55 AM
Some good stuff there. Clockwork Wars, and Konigsberg 45 look like good candidates for a port to the PC/Mac. Konigsburg 45 looks like a simplified version of an old favourite - To the Wolf's Lair - by Peoples Wargames (not that I've played it for years, but still a very good operational level wargame).

That made me think of all the hours I spent playing 'Korsun Pocket' back in the day  ;)
They did some good games as I recall. I bought Black Sea, Black Death, Aachen, and To the Wolf's Lair - all good stuff. IIRC they're all Jack Radey games - a bit complex, but definitely more detail in the combat than you get in most boardgames at the scale. Whilst sometimes heavy going, there is no doubt for me that the attention to detail made up for that in large part. The games were also VERY well researched. The big downer was ever finding a local opponent who wanted to play them. :( BTW, I don't know if anyone's noticed but in all of the HOI games - don't know about HOI4 - there is no beach to land at Novorossiysk - which is the whole point of the land/sea operation modelled in Black Sea, Black Death.

OT - the future President Brezhnev fought in the battle at the Malya Zemlya (tr. the little land) - it was the diversionary landing, the main effort was a disaster, and eventually it became the main amphibious event. IIRC it was eventually relieved a couple of months later, and has the dubious fame of having had more explosive fired in anger into it's toehold per square metre, than in any other action on the Eastern front - scary when you think about battles like Stalingrad, Leningrad, Warsaw and Buda-Pest :o.
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 12, 2014, 08:18:08 AM
Fresh GARPA - your wallet has been warned :)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 12, 2014, 01:57:22 PM
wish I'd seen this in time for this week's GARPA

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1513061270/reaper-miniatures-cav-strike-operations
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 26, 2014, 08:11:36 AM
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs36%2Ff%2F2008%2F245%2F0%2Fe%2FMusic_notes_by_KibasGirlyGirl.gif&hash=48c5aff1bd673f59a3097dcc27cc129b292487b3) If it's Friday and you're GARPA (http://grogheads.com/?p=6218) clap your hands! (https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs36%2Ff%2F2008%2F245%2F0%2Fe%2FMusic_notes_by_KibasGirlyGirl.gif&hash=48c5aff1bd673f59a3097dcc27cc129b292487b3)

CLAP-CLAP!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 10, 2014, 10:31:12 AM
GARPA is back.  Your wallet cringes
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 13, 2014, 01:45:52 PM
here's something that wasn't in last GARPA but looks pretty cool

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/105474156/dark-age-z
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 24, 2014, 10:45:02 AM
{tarzan} GAAAAAAAARRRRRR-PPPPPAAAAAAAAAAA {/tarzan}

COIN, Age of Sail, and worldwide spies...  enjoy
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on November 07, 2014, 09:45:22 AM
Hey look!  It's a new GARPA!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on November 21, 2014, 11:03:27 AM
TANKS-GARPA today!
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on December 05, 2014, 09:58:50 AM
MOAR GARPA! (http://grogheads.com/?p=6824)
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on December 19, 2014, 09:55:48 AM
GARPA 60 is out there folks...  http://grogheads.com/?p=6970
Title: Re: Feedback on GARPA!
Post by: bayonetbrant on January 02, 2015, 10:48:17 AM
I've opened a new running GARPA thread for the new year...  with our spiffy new thread icon :)